As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2013.

Registration No. 333-177917

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Amendment No. 11

to

FORM S-1

REGISTRATION STATEMENT

UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

BIOAMBER INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant As Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware   2860   98-0601045

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

  (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number)  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

1250 Rene Levesque West, Suite 4110

Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 4W8

Telephone: (514) 844-8000

 

3850 Annapolis Lane North, Suite 180

Plymouth, Minnesota 55447

Telephone: (763) 253-4480

(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

Jean-François Huc

President and Chief Executive Officer

BioAmber Inc.

1250 Rene Levesque West, Suite 4110

Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 4W8

Telephone: (514) 844-8000

(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)

Copies to:

 

Jocelyn M. Arel, Esq.

Michael J. Minahan, Esq.

Goodwin Procter LLP

Exchange Place

Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Telephone: (617) 570-1000

 

Ryan R. Bekkerus, Esq.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

425 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10017

Telephone: (212) 455-2000

Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as practicable after the effective date of this registration statement.

If any of the securities being registered on this Form are to be offered on a delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, check the following box. ¨

If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(d) under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement for the same offering. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large Accelerated Filer  ¨      Accelerated Filer  ¨
Non-Accelerated Filer  x   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller Reporting Company  ¨

The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of the Securities Act of 1933 or until the registration statement shall become effective on such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to such Section 8(a), may determine.

 

 

 


EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Amendment No. 11 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on S-1 (File No. 333-177917) is being filed solely for the purposes of filing certain updated exhibits in order to respond to comments received from the Securities and Exchange Commission to the Registrant’s Amended Application for Confidential Treatment. Accordingly, the prospectus is being omitted from this filing.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Amendment No. 11 to Registration Statement on Form S-1 to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Montreal, Province of Quebec, Canada, on the 29 th day of March, 2013.

 

BIOAMBER INC.

By:

 

/s/ Jean-François Huc

 

Jean-François Huc

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Amendment No. 11 to Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated below on the 29 th day of March, 2013.

 

Signature

  

Title

*

Jean-François Huc

  

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

*

Andrew P. Ashworth

  

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

*

Raymond Land

  

Chairman of the Board of Directors

*

Kurt Briner

  

Director

*

Denis Lucquin

  

Director

*

William Camp

  

Director

*

Taro Inaba

  

Director

*

Heinz Haller

  

Director

*

Jorge Nogueira

  

Director

 

*By:

  /s/ Jean-François Huc
  Jean-François Huc
  Attorney-in-fact

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

   

Description

  1.1   Form of Underwriting Agreement.
  3.1   Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to be effective upon the closing of the offering.
  3.2   Form of Amended and Restated By-laws to be effective upon the closing of the offering
  4.1   Specimen Common Stock Certificate.
  4.2 **    Amended and Restated Shareholders’ Agreement by and among the stockholders listed therein and the Registrant, dated as of April 15, 2011.
  4.3 **    First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Shareholders’ Agreement, dated as of November 4, 2011.
  4.4 **    Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Shareholders’ Agreement, dated as of February 6, 2012.
  5.1   Opinion of Goodwin Procter LLP.
  10.1   Form of Indemnification Agreement.
  10.2 **    BioAmber Inc. (f/k/a DNP Green Technology, Inc.) Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, and Form of Option Certificate and Award Agreement.
  10.3 **    Employment Agreement between BioAmber Canada Inc. (f/k/a DNPGT Canada Inc.) and Jean-François Huc, dated July 1, 2009.
  10.4 **    Legacy Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated April 17, 2009 issued by the Registrant to Dilum Dunuwila (Certificate No. LW-41).
  10.5 **    Legacy Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated April 17, 2009 issued by the Registrant to Dilum Dunuwila (Certificate No. LW-42).
  10.6 **    Legacy Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated April 17, 2009 issued by the Registrant to Jean-François Huc (Certificate No. LW-16).
  10.7 **    Legacy Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated April 17, 2009 issued by the Registrant to Jean-François Huc (Certificate No. LW-17).
  10.8 **    Legacy Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated April 17, 2009 issued by the Registrant to Roger Laurent Bernier (Certificate No. LW-38).
  10.9 **    Subscription Agreement between the Registrant and Jean-François Huc dated February 6, 2009.
  10.10 **    Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated February 6, 2009 issued by the Registrant to Jean- François Huc.
  10.11 **    Subscription Agreement between the Registrant and Dilum Dunuwila dated February 6, 2009.
  10.12 **    Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated February 6, 2009 issued by the Registrant to Dilum Dunuwila.
  10.13 **    Subscription Agreement between the Registrant and Kurt Briner dated February 6, 2009.
  10.14 **    Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated February 6, 2009 issued by the Registrant to Kurt Briner.
  10.15 **    Subscription Agreement between the Registrant and Michael Hartmann dated February 6, 2009.
  10.16 **    Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated February 6, 2009 issued by the Registrant to Michael Hartmann.

 

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Exhibit No.

 

Description

10.17**   Subscription Agreement between the Registrant and Roger Laurent Bernier dated February 6, 2009.
10.18**   Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated February 6, 2009 issued by the Registrant to Roger Laurent Bernier.
10.19**   Secured Convertible Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and FCPR Sofinnova Capital VI dated June 22, 2009.
10.20**   Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated June 22, 2009 issued by the Registrant to FCPR Sofinnova Capital VI.
10.21**   Stock Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and FCPR Sofinnova Capital VI dated September 30, 2009.
10.22**   Stock Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and MCVP Technology Fund I, LLC dated September 30, 2009.
10.23**   Convertible Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and FCPR Sofinnova Capital VI dated November 23, 2010.
10.24**   Stock Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and the parties set forth therein dated April 15, 2011.
10.25**   Shares of Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated April 15, 2011 issued by the Registrant to FCPR Sofinnova Capital VI.
10.26**   Shares of Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated April 15, 2011 issued by the Registrant to MCVP Technology Fund I, LLC.
10.27**   Shares of Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated April 15, 2011 issued by the Registrant to Jean-François Huc.
10.28**   Shares of Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated April 15, 2011 issued by the Registrant to Michael Hartmann.
10.29**   Shares of Common Stock Purchase Warrant to purchase shares of common stock dated April 15, 2011 issued by the Registrant to Roger Laurent Bernier.
10.30**   Stock Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and the parties set forth therein dated November 4, 2011.
10.31†   Sole Commercial Field of Use Patent License Agreement by and among the Registrant, UT-Battelle, LLC, and UChicago Argonne, LLC, effective July 1, 2009.
10.32   Exclusive Distributorship Agreement by and between Bioamber S.A.S. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., dated April 9, 2010.
10.33†**   Commercial License Agreement by and between Bioamber S.A.S. and Cargill Inc., dated April 15, 2010, and Amendments to Commercial License Agreement and Development Agreement, dated October 15, 2011.
10.34†**   Development Agreement by and between Bioamber S.A.S. and Cargill Inc., dated April 15, 2010, and amendments dated July 5, 2011 and October 15, 2011.
10.35†   License Agreement by and between Bioamber S.A.S. and E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, dated June 28, 2010, as amended on February 18, 2011.
10.36†   Restated Toll Manufacturing Agreement, by and among the Registrant, Bioamber S.A.S. and Agro Industrie Recherches et Développements, S.A., dated as of December 7, 2012.
10.37†   Technology License Agreement by and between the Registrant and Celexion, LLC, dated September 25, 2010.

 

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Exhibit No.

 

Description

10.38†   Joint Venture Agreement by and among the Registrant, BioAmber International S.à.r.l., Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Bluewater Biochemicals Inc., dated November 2, 2011.
10.39**   Amendment to the Exclusive Distributorship Agreement, by and between Bioamber S.A.S. and Mitsui & Co., Ltd., dated January 1, 2013.
10.40   Amendment One to the Technology License Agreement, by and between the Registrant and Celexion, LLC, dated as of March 15, 2012.
10.41**   Second Amendment to the Technology License Agreement, by and between the Registrant and Celexion, LLC, dated as of June 8, 2012.
10.42†   Joint Development Agreement between BioAmber International S.à.r.l. and Solvay S.A., dated October 25, 2011.
10.43**   Stock Purchase Agreement by and between the Registrant and Lanxess Corporation, dated February 6, 2012.
10.44†   Supply Agreement between Bioamber S.A.S. and Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, effective July 1, 2011.
10.45**   Sublease Agreement between BioAmber Inc. (f/k/a DNP Green Technology Inc.) and General Electric Capital Canada, commencing August 1, 2009.
10.46**   Lease Agreement between the Registrant and St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, dated December 20, 2011.
10.47**   Renewal Agreement between Sinoven Biopolymers Inc and apbcOffices for premises located at Mirea Asset Shanghai, dated April 10, 2011.
10.48†   Prosperity Initiative Regional Diversification Contribution Agreement between Bluewater Biochemicals Inc. and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, effective September 16, 2011.
10.49**   Loan Agreement between Bluewater Biochemicals Inc. and Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario, effective September 30, 2011.
10.50†   Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement among the Registrant, Sinoven Biopolymers Inc, NatureWorks LLC and AmberWorks LLC, effective February 15, 2012.
10.51**   Amending Agreement #1 to Prosperity Initiative Regional Diversification Contribution Agreement, between BioAmber Sarnia Inc. and Her Majesty The Queen In Right of Canada, dated as of March 26, 2012.
10.52†   Joint Development and Scale-up Agreement by and between the Registrant and Evonik Industries AG, dated April 15, 2012.
10.53**   Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Babette Pettersen, dated February 1, 2011.
10.54**   Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Kenneth W. Wall, dated October 24, 2011.
10.55**   Summary of compensation arrangement with Kurt Briner.
10.56**   Summary of compensation arrangement with Heinz Haller.
10.57**   Summary of compensation arrangement with Raymond Land.
10.58†   Technology License Agreement by and among the Registrant, Sinoven Biopolymers Inc, NatureWorks LLC and AmberWorks LLC, dated February 15, 2012.
10.59†   Supply Agreement by and between Bioamber S.A.S. and International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., dated January 1, 2011.
10.60**   Amendment to the Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement among the Registrant, Sinoven Biopolymers, Inc, NatureWorks LLC and AmberWorks LLC, dated as of August     , 2012.

 

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Exhibit No.

 

Description

10.61**   Second Amendment to the Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement among the Registrant, Sinoven Biopolymers, Inc, NatureWorks LLC and AmberWorks LLC, dated as of November 5, 2012.
10.62†   Agreement of Purchase and Sale, by and between LANXESS Inc. and BioAmber Sarnia Inc., dated as of May 25, 2012.
10.63**   Memorandum of Agreement of Lease, by and between BioAmber Canada Inc. and Société en Commandite Douze-Cinquante/Twelve-Fifty, Company Limited, dated as of September 24, 2012.
10.65**   Consent and Amendments to Loan Agreement, by and between BioAmber Sarnia Inc. and Her Majesty The Queen In Right of The Province of Ontario, dated as of September 27, 2012.
21.1**   List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23.1**   Consent of Deloitte LLP, Independent Registered Chartered Professional Accountants.
23.2**   Consent of Deloitte & Associes, independent auditors.
23.3*   Consent of Goodwin Procter LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1).
24.1**   Power of Attorney.

 

* To be filed by amendment.
Confidential treatment has been, or will be, requested for certain portions of this Exhibit.
** Previously filed.

 

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Exhibit 10.31

 

*** Text Omitted and Filed Separately

Confidential Treatment Requested

Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

 

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UT-Battelle Reference #: PLA 1562

UC-A Reference #: IPA 0749

SOLE COMMERCIAL FIELD OF USE PATENT

LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Exclusive Commercial Patent License Agreement (Agreement) is between UT-Battelle, LLC (UT-Battelle), a Tennessee non-profit limited liability company, UChicago Argonne, LLC (UC-A), an Illinois non-profit limited liability company, and DNP Green Technology, INC, a Delaware Corporation with a principle place of business located at 1250 Rene-Levesque West, Suite 4110, Montreal QC, Canada, H3B 4W8 (“Licensee”), hereinafter referred to singly as the “Party” or jointly as the “Parties.” UT-Battelle and UC-A hereinafter referred to jointly as “Licensors.”

ARTICLE 1

BACKGROUND

1.1 UT-Battelle manages and operates the Oak Ridge National Laboratory under its Prime Contract No. DE-AC05-00OR22725 with the United States Department of Energy (“DOE”), an agency of the United States Government.

1.2 UC-A manages and operates the Argonne National Laboratory under its Prime Contract No. DE-AC02-06CH11357 with the DOE;

1.3 Licensee and Licensors entered into a Sole Commercial Patent License Agreement PLA-183 dated May 23, 1996 and amendments A-E thereto (the “PLA-183, IPA 0280 License”).

1.4 Licensee and Licensors entered into Sole Commercial Patent License PLA-251, IPA -285 dated July 10, 1998 and amendments A-B thereto (the “PLA-251, IPA -285 License”).

1.5 Licensee and Licensors desire to cancel the PLA-183 IPA 0280 License and the PLA-251 IPA -285License, and enter into this new Agreement, which is intended to grant to Licensee certain rights in all of the patents originally licensed under the PLA-183, IPA 0280 License and the PLA-251, IPA 0285 License.

1.6 This Agreement specifically includes Exhibit A, LICENSED PATENTS, Exhibit B, TERM SHEET & FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS, and Exhibit C, DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION PLAN, which are attached.

1.7 Except as provided in Article 8, the license will run through the Term of this Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE 2

DEFINITIONS

As used in this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

 

2.1 “Accounting Period” means the period from July 1 through June 30 of each year, with the first Accounting Period beginning on the Effective Date.

 

2.2 “Bioamber Sublicense” means the license executed on one side by Licensee and on the other side by Bioamber SAS, a French entity, and/or its successors of substantially all of the assets and obligations of Bioamber SAS (collectively, “Bioamber”) which grants Bioamber rights to the Licensed Patents solely or in conjunction with patents owned by Licensee or with patents licensed to Licensee by entity(ies) other than Licensors.

 

2.3 “Direct Production” means the quantity of Licensed Products (calculated in metric tons) produced by the Licensee, a Subsidiary of Licensee, and Bioamber in the Field of Use; It being understood that Licensed Products that (i) are documented to have failed to meet quality control criteria and (ii) are not Disposed or do not generate any income resulting from their Disposition will be excluded from Direct Production.

 

2.4 “Dispose” or “Disposition” means the sale, lease or other transfer of Licensed Products.

 

2.5 “Effective Date” means July 1, 2009.

 

2.6 “Field(s) of Use” means and is limited to producing salts of succinic acid using a bacteria claimed in the Licensed Patents and a claimed method in the Licensed Patents.

 

2.7 “Government” means the Federal Government of the United States of America.

 

2.8 “Government’s License Rights” means the Government’s nonexclusive, nontransferable, irrevocable, paid-up license to practice or to have practiced for or on behalf of the United States the Licensed Patents throughout the world, pursuant to 35 USC 202(c)(4).

 

2.9 “Licensed Patents” means each patent and patent application listed in Exhibit A, and any non-United States patents issuing at any time from such application and any divisions, and continuations thereof, and all reissues, reexaminations, substitutes, or extensions of any such patents. The term “Licensed Patents” does not include any patent found to be unenforceable or invalid by a final adjudication by a Court of competent jurisdiction.

 

2.10 “Licensed Products” means any device, apparatus, product, compound, composition of matter, product-by-process, kit, system, material, algorithm, or process the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, or import of which, but for the license granted in this Agreement, would infringe or contribute to the infringement of a claim of a Licensed Patent.

 

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2.11 “Patent Costs” means the verifiable costs related to the preparation, filing, prosecution and maintenance of Licensed Patents.

 

2.12 “Restricted Entity” means any person or entity identified on the Denied Persons List published by the Bureau of Industrial Security ( http://www.bis.doc.gov/dpl/thedeniallist.asp ), or any entity incorporated or having a principle place of business in an embargoed country as defined in EAR Part 746 ( http://www.bis.doc.gov/news/archive99/repts/embargod.pdf ).

 

2.13 “Running Royalty” and “Running Royalties” means the payments owed to Licensors based on Succinic Acid Equivalent as specified in Section A of Exhibit B.

 

2.14 “Sublicense” means any agreement executed by Bioamber and a third party which grants to such third party rights to the Licensed Patents solely or in conjunction with patents owned by Licensee or with patents licensed to Licensee by entity(ies) other than Licensors.

 

2.15 “Sublicensee” means one or more third parties with whom Bioamber enters into a Sublicense.

 

2.16 “Sublicensing Revenue” means the U.S. Dollar value of all consideration to which Bioamber is entitled pursuant to a Sublicense, including any license fees, royalties and milestone payments or other consideration.

 

2.17 “Sublicensing Royalty” and “Sublicensing Royalties” mean the payments owed to Licensors based on Sublicensing Revenue as specified in Exhibit B.

 

2.18 “Subsidiary” means a U.S. or foreign owned and operated corporation, company, or other entity more than fifty percent (50%) of whose outstanding shares, membership interest, or securities (any of which of the foregoing representing the right to vote for the election of directors or the managing authority), are now or hereafter, owned or controlled directly by Licensee, but such corporation, company or other entity shall be deemed to be a Subsidiary only so long as such ownership or control exists.

 

2.19 “Succinic Acid Equivalent” means the ratio of the molecular weight of succinic acid to molecular weight of Licensed Product multiplied by the dry weight mass of the Licensed Product produced in Direct Production. As an example, in the case were the Licensed Product is diammonium succinate (DAS), the Succinic Acid (SA) Equivalent would be calculated as follows: 1 metric ton DAS x (118/152) = 0.7763 metric ton of SA, where 118 is the molecular weight of succinic acid and 152 is the molecular weight of diammonium succinate.

 

2.20 “Term” means the period of time starting on the Effective Date and continuing until expiration of the last to expire Licensed Patents.

 

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ARTICLE 3

GRANT

3.1 Licensors grant to Licensee, and Licensee accepts for the Term of this Agreement, a sole commercial license under the Licensed Patents to make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, Dispose of, and import (subject to 6.1) the Licensed Products in the Field of Use.

3.2 Licensee’s exclusive commercial license is subject to, and will in no way restrict, the Government’s License Rights.

3.3 Licensee’s exclusive license is subject to, and will in no way restrict, the march-in rights of the Government pursuant to 35 USC 203.

3.4 Licensors retain the right to grant non-commercial licenses in the Field(s) of Use but solely for academic and research purposes.

3.5 Licensors may, in their sole discretion, grant licenses to the Licensed Patents outside the Field(s) of Use.

3.6 Licensee acknowledges that no license is granted or implied under, and expressly agrees not to make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, Dispose of, and import the Licensed Products outside the Field of Use. Licensee agrees that making, having made, using, offering to sell, selling, Disposing of, and importing the Licensed Products outside the Field of Use is a breach of this Agreement and is an infringement of the Licensed Patents.

3.7 The license granted to Licensee herein shall extend to a Subsidiary only after Licensor has received written notice from the Subsidiary that they assume the same terms, conditions, and obligations of this Agreement as imposed on Licensee hereunder. Any license granted to Subsidiary under this Agreement shall terminate on the date Subsidiary ceases to be a subsidiary of Licensee or upon termination of the licenses granted in this Agreement, whichever occurs earlier. Licensee shall be liable for any breach of this Agreement by Subsidiary, to the same extent that Licensee would be liable if Licensee committed the breach.

3.8 This grant includes the right for Licensee to enter into the Bioamber Sublicense that is consistent with terms of this Agreement and for Bioamber to approve Sublicenses that are consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Licensee agrees that no Sublicenses will contain the right to sublicense the Licensed Patents.

 

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ARTICLE 4

CONSIDERATION AND FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

4.1 As consideration for the License, Licensee agrees to comply with the provisions of this Agreement, to pay all fees, Running Royalties, Minimum Annual Royalties, Patent Costs, and all other consideration within the time periods and as otherwise specified in this Agreement for the Term, and to satisfy the requirements of the Commercialization Plan set forth in Exhibit C. Prompt payment of all amounts due to Licensors and satisfaction of the Commercialization Plan requirements are material to this Agreement.

4.2 Licensee shall pay to Licensor a Running Royalty on Direct Production in the amount specified in Exhibit B. Accounting Periods and due dates for Running Royalties are also specified in Exhibit B.

4.3 Licensee shall pay a minimum royalty for each Accounting Period, the amounts and due dates of which are specified in Exhibit B (“Minimum Annual Royalty”). The Running Royalties and Sublicensing Royalties for each Accounting Period shall be credited against the Minimum Annual Royalty payable for each corresponding Accounting Period.

4.4 Licensee will reimburse Licensors for all Patent Costs within thirty (30) days of submission of the proof of costs incurred by Licensors. If Licensee elects to discontinue reimbursement of Patent Costs of any patent or patent application, then that patent or patent application will be excluded from the Licensed Patents, and all rights relating to that patent or patent application will revert to Licensors and may be freely licensed by Licensors to others.

4.5 All payments will be made to Licensors in U.S. dollars by wire transfer in accordance with the following wire instructions, unless and until written notice is provided by Licensors of a change in the wire instructions:

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4.6 Licensee and Bioamber will owe no Running or Sublicensing Royalties on any production of Licensed Products or Dispositions of Licensed Products using Government funds, including funds derived through a Military Assistance Program of the Government or otherwise derived through the Government, because of the Government’s License Rights. Licensee and Bioamber will report all such production of Licensed Products or such Dispositions by providing a Government control number and identification of the Government agency in the written report for the pertinent Accounting Period.

 

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4.7 In the event that Licensee fails to make any payment due to Licensors within the time period prescribed for such payment under this Agreement, then the unpaid or overdue amount will bear interest at the rate of one and one half percent (1.5%) per month from the date when payment was due until payment in full, with interest, is made. In addition, Licensee agrees to reimburse Licensors for any costs or expenses, including attorney’s fees, incurred by Licensors in collection of such overdue payments.

ARTICLE 5

SUBLICENSES

5.1 Licensee is solely responsible for ensuring that the terms of the Bioamber Sublicense and of all Sublicenses are consistent with the terms of this Agreement. Licensee agrees that entering into a Bioamber Sublicense or a Sublicense that includes terms that are inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement is a material breach of this Agreement. Licensee agrees that approving the Bioamber Sublicense or a Sublicense that includes terms or conditions that are inconsistent with the terms and conditions of this Agreement is a material breach of this Agreement.

5.2 Effective on the date of termination of this Agreement, for any reason, prior to the end of the Term, Licensee hereby assigns to Licensors those of its rights, title and interest under the Bioamber Sublicense that is in effect on the date of termination that relate to the Licensed Patents, including the right to receive the portion of the income from Bioamber that relates to the Licensed Patents, and Licensors undertake to respect the terms of the Bioamber Sublicense entered into by Licensee as though Licensors themselves had contracted directly with Bioamber, in accordance with the terms of the Bioamber Sublicense so long as Bioamber respects the terms of the Bioamber Sublicense. Licensee shall include notification of this provision in the Bioamber Sublicense.

5.3 Effective on the date both the Bioamber Sublicense and this Agreement are terminated for any reason, prior to the end of their respective terms (the “Joint Termination Date”), and that any Sublicensee is not then in default under the terms of the Sublicense to which it is a party, then Licensee hereby assigns and shall cause Bioamber to assign to Licensors those of their rights, title and interest under any such Sublicense, the Bioamber Sublicense and this Agreement that are in effect on the Joint Termination Date that relate to the Licensed Patents, including the right to receive the portion of the income from the Sublicense that relates to the Licensed Patents, and Licensors undertake to respect the terms of any such Sublicense as though Licensors themselves had contracted directly with such Sublicensee, in accordance with the terms of any such Sublicense so long as any such Sublicensee respects the terms of its Sublicense. Licensee shall cause Bioamber to include notification of this provision in all Sublicenses.

 

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5.4 Licensee hereby agrees that each Sublicensee will have to be pre-approved in writing by Licensors, and that such approval by Licensors may only be refused if the proposed Sublicensee is a Restricted Entity. It is also agreed that Licensors may subsequently reject any possible application of the provisions of this Section 5.2 in the event that Bioamber or any Sublicensee become a Restricted Entity.

5.5 Licensee will provide a copy of the Bioamber Sublicense granted by Licensee, and a copy of each Sublicense granted by Bioamber, to Licensors within thirty (30) days of the execution of each sublicense.

5.6 Subject to Article 9, Licensee must enforce the Bioamber Sublicense and Sublicenses at its cost. The Licensee will be responsible for the acts or omissions of Bioamber and of Sublicensees. The Bioamber Sublicense granted by the Licensee and each Sublicense granted by Bioamber will include an audit right by Licensee of the same scope as provided to Licensors in Article 7 of this Agreement and will include Licensee’s right to enforce the Licensed Patents as provided in Article 9.

5.7 Licensee will require Bioamber and Sublicensees (a) to keep records and submit reports to Licensee of the same type and for the same Accounting Periods as required of Licensee in Article 7 of this Agreement, and (b) to submit to Licensee, at the same time Licensee is required to submit a written report under Article 7 of this Agreement to Licensors, a report of all uses and Licensed Products produced and the amount of payments made to Licensee in connection with such use uses and Licensed Products produced.

5.8 Bioamber will not grant to Sublicensees the right to grant sublicenses under the Licensed Patents.

ARTICLE 6

CONDITIONS OF GRANT

 

6.1 Licensee agrees that any Licensed Products for use or sale in the United States will be substantially manufactured in the United States. Licensee is responsible for ensuring that this U.S. manufacture requirement is included in all sublicenses granted by Licensee and Bioamber.

6.2 Licensee will mark all Licensed Products in accordance with the statutes of the United States relating to marking of patented articles, see 35 U.S.C. § 287. Licensee is responsible for ensuring that this marking requirement is included in the Bioamber Sublicense granted by Licensee and in all Sublicenses. Any such marking may indicate that Licensee has a license from Licensors. Otherwise, Licensee is prohibited from using Licensors’ name or the name “Oak Ridge National Laboratory” and “Argonne National Laboratory” and “United States Department of Energy” in any such marking or any advertising, promotion or commercialization of Licensed Products without written approval of Licensors.

 

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6.3 The rights and licenses granted by Licensors in this Agreement are personal to Licensee and may not be assigned or otherwise transferred in whole or in part except as may be otherwise permitted by the terms of this Agreement. If Licensee merges or is otherwise acquired by another entity that acquires substantially all of Licensee’s business assets that relate to this Agreement, then Licensee may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement to the merging or acquiring entity, effective on the date the merger or acquisition becomes effective, without any approval of the Licensors, provided that all the following requirements have been satisfied in advance of the merger or acquisition:

6.3.1 Licensee notifies Licensors within forty-five (45) calendar days prior to said merger or acquisition;

6.3.2 Licensors approve the other parties involved in such transaction, it being understood that such approval by Licensors may only be refused if any such other party is a Restricted Entity;

6.3.3 Licensee shall have paid all Running Royalties, Minimum Annual Royalties, Sublicensing Royalties, fees and payments due Licensors; and

6.3.4 The merging or acquiring entity has agreed to comply with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

6.4. Licensee will not pledge its rights under this Agreement for any reason, including as security to obtain financing, without the prior written approval of Licensors. The Parties agree that any such pledge by Licensee without such approval by Licensors will be an automatic, material and incurable breach of the Agreement resulting in termination of the Agreement effective as of the date of the attempt by Licensee to make such pledge.

6.5. Licensee hereby agrees that, in the event Licensee, by its own actions, or the action of any of its shareholders or creditors, files or has filed against it a case under the Bankruptcy Code of 1978, as previously or hereafter amended, Licensors shall be entitled to relief from the automatic stay of Section 362 of Title 11 of the U.S. Code, as amended, to pursue any rights and remedies available to it under the License. Licensee hereby waives the benefits of such automatic stay and consents and agrees to raise no objection to such relief.

 

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ARTICLE 7

RECORDS, REPORTS, AND ROYALTY PAYMENTS

7.1 Licensee will keep and make available and will cause Bioamber to keep and make available to Licensors for audit, inspection and copying by Licensors or its designee, including an accounting firm, adequate and sufficiently detailed records to enable Licensee’s financial obligations, including obligations incurred as a result of sublicensing in accordance with Article 5, required under this Agreement to be easily determined. Licensee will maintain and will cause Bioamber to maintain these records for a period of three (3) years after the end of the last Accounting Period to which the records refer. In the event an examination of Licensee’s or Bioamber’s records reveals an underpayment of more than 5% of the accurate Running or Sublicensing Royalty amount for any Accounting Period, Licensee will pay all costs incurred by Licensors related to the examination of records in addition to paying the Royalty balance due.

7.2. Licensee will provide Licensors a written report for each Accounting Period during the Term of this Agreement, no later than sixty (60) days after the end of each Accounting Period, which identifies for such Accounting Period:

(a) the quantity of Succinic Acid Equivalent;

(b) the Sublicensing Revenues;

(c) the total amount of Running Royalties, Minimum Annual Royalties, and Sublicensing Royalties due to Licensors; and

(d) If Bioamber executes a Sublicense with DNP Green or a Subsidiary,

1)The Running Royalties for the specific Sublicense

2)The Sublicensing Royalties for the specific Sublicense.

7.3 Licensee will submit a written report to Licensors within thirty (30) days after the date of any termination or expiration of this Agreement which contains the same information required in 7.2 above for Licensed Products produced prior to such expiration or termination that were not previously reported to Licensors. At the time this report is submitted, Licensee will pay to Licensors all Running Royalties and any other consideration due Licensors.

ARTICLE 8

BREACH AND TERMINATION

8.1 This Agreement may be terminated by either Party for any material breach of the Agreement by the other Party. Such termination will be effective sixty (60) days after written notice specifying the breach to the other Party. If the specified breach is cured before the effective date of termination, the Agreement will not be terminated.

 

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8.2 In the event Licensee either (a) fails to make payment to Licensors of Running Royalties or other consideration in accordance with this Agreement or (b) fails to satisfy the requirements of the Commercialization Plan in Exhibit C, Licensors may, at its sole discretion, subject to Paragraph 8.1, terminate this Agreement with respect to specified Licensed Patents. There will be no reduction in any of the payments due from Licensee, including but not limited to Running Royalties and Minimum Annual Royalties.

8.3 In addition to termination, in the event of a material breach by Licensee or Licensors, Licensors or Licensee, as the case may be, may pursue any rights and remedies available to it by law.

8.4 This Agreement will not be terminated for any breach that is the result of an act of God, acts or omissions of any government or agency thereof, compliance with rules, regulations, or orders of any governmental authority or any office, department, agency, or instrumentality thereof, fire, storm, flood, earthquake, accident, acts of the public enemy or terrorism, war, rebellion, insurrection, riot, sabotage, invasion, quarantine, restriction, transportation embargoes, or failures or delays in transportation.

8.5 The rights and remedies granted herein, and any other rights or remedies which the Parties may have, either at law or in equity, are cumulative and not exclusive of others.

8.6 Neither Party will be relieved of any obligation or liability under this Agreement arising from any act or omission committed prior to the termination date. Upon termination, Licensee will execute any documents necessary to achieve the transfer to Licensors of all rights to which Licensors may be entitled under this Agreement.

8.7 This Agreement will terminate automatically upon a final adjudication of invalidity, unenforceability, or the extinguishment of all Licensed Patents, for any reason.

8.8 Annual minimum, sublicensing royalties, and running royalty rates will all double if Licensee or Bioamber or any Sublicensee contests the validity or enforceability of any Licensed Patent, or requests reexamination of any Licensed Patent.

8.9 Expiration or termination of this Agreement will be without prejudice to any rights that may have accrued to the benefit of a Party prior to such expiration or termination.

 

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ARTICLE 9

INFRINGEMENT

9.1 Licensee will notify Licensors in writing of any suspected infringement of the Licensed Patents in the Field of Use, and each Party will inform the other of any evidence of such suspected infringement within a reasonable time of obtaining such evidence.

9.2 Licensors will have the right during the term of this Agreement to institute, prosecute, and settle at its own expense suits for infringement of the Licensed Patents for any infringement occurring within the Field of Use, and if required by law, Licensee will join as party plaintiff in such suit. Where such suit is brought by Licensors, Licensors will be entitled to retain all damages and any other consideration recovered at successful conclusion of the suit, after having reimbursed the Licensors and the Licensee for any cost incurred in such suit (including compensation for the time and expenses of any Licensee’s personnel involved in the suit), such reimbursement being made on a prorated basis in the event such damages and other consideration are not sufficient to cover the costs incurred by both the Licensors and the Licensee.

9.3 In the event Licensors decides not to bring any such suit, Licensors will so notify Licensee and Licensee may bring such suit provided that (1) there are no other licensees of any of the Licensed Patents and (2) Licensors has not commenced suit for enforcement of the Licensed Patents pursuant to 9.4 below. Settlement of any suit brought by Licensee will require the consent of Licensors and Licensee, which neither will unreasonably withhold from the other, and any settlement amount or recovery for damages will be applied as follows: (i) first, to reimburse the Parties for their expenses in connection with the litigation, including compensation for the time and expenses of any Licensors and Licensee’s personnel involved in the suit in accordance with an agreement entered into between the Parties before such suit is brought, and (ii) second, the Parties will share any monies remaining in accordance with an agreement entered into between the Parties before such suit is brought.

9.4 Licensors will have the right in its absolute discretion during the Term of this Agreement to commence suits for infringement of the Licensed Patents for any infringement outside the Field of Use.

9.5 Notwithstanding the pendency of any infringement or other claim or action by or against Licensee, Licensee will have no right to reduce, terminate, suspend or escrow payment of any amounts required to be paid to Licensors pursuant to this Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE 10

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

10.1 Licensee represents and warrants that it will not export any technical information, or the direct product thereof, furnished to Licensee, either directly or indirectly by Licensors in the grant of license to the Licensed Patents, from the United States of America, directly or indirectly without first complying with all requirements of the Export Administration Regulations, including the requirement for obtaining any export license, if applicable.

10.2 Licensee will indemnify, defend and hold harmless Licensors, DOE, their respective members, officers, directors, agents, employees, and persons acting on their behalf, (“Indemnitees”) from liability involving the violation of such export regulations, either directly or indirectly, by Licensee, Bioamber and Sublicensees.

10.3 Licensee acknowledges it may be subject to criminal liability under U.S. laws for Licensee’s failure to obtain any required export license.

10.4 Subject to Article 9, Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Indemnitees from and against any and all liabilities, penalties, fines, forfeitures, claims, demands, causes of action, damages, and costs and expenses (including the costs of defense, prosecution and/or settlement, including, but not limited to, attorney’s fees), caused by, arising out of or related to, in whole or in part, Licensee’s and/or Bioamber’s and/or Sublicensee’s exercise of rights under this Agreement or any other action or inaction relating to Licensed Patents or Licensed Products, including, but not limited to, claims or demands of product liability, personal injury, death, damage to property or violation of any laws or regulations, except for those arising from Licensors’ gross negligence.

10.5 Licensors represents that it has the right to grant all of the rights granted herein, except as to such rights as the Government of the United States of America may have or may assert.

ARTICLE 11

DISCLAIMERS

11.1 NEITHER LICENSORS, DOE, NOR PERSONS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY TO OR DEATH OF PERSONS OR OTHER LIVING THINGS OR DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY OR FOR ANY OTHER LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER RESULTING FROM LICENSORS’ GRANT OF LICENSE TO LICENSEE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.

11.2. ALL LICENSED PATENTS, INFORMATION, MATERIALS OR SERVICES FURNISHED UNDER OR WITH THIS AGREEMENT (“DELIVERABLES”) ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” BASIS. NEITHER LICENSORS, DOE, NOR PERSONS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF MAKE ANY

 

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REPRESENTATIONS, OR EXTEND ANY WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED: (a) WITH RESPECT TO THE VALIDITY OF THE LICENSED PATENTS; (b) WITH RESPECT TO THE MERCHANTABILITY, ACCURACY, COMPLETENESS, FITNESS FOR USE OR USEFULNESS OF ANY DELIVERABLES; (c) THAT THE USE OF ANY SUCH DELIVERABLES WILL NOT INFRINGE PRIVATELY OWNED RIGHTS; (d) THAT THE DELIVERABLES WILL NOT RESULT IN INJURY OR DAMAGE WHEN USED FOR ANY PURPOSE; (e) THAT THE DELIVERABLES WILL ACCOMPLISH THE INTENDED RESULTS OR ARE SAFE FOR ANY PURPOSE, INCLUDING THE INTENDED OR PARTICULAR PURPOSE; OR (f) WITH RESPECT TO USE, OR DISPOSITION BY LICENSEE OR BIOAMBER OR ITS SUBLICENSEES, VENDEES, OR OTHER TRANSFEREES OF LICENSED PRODUCTS INCORPORATING OR MADE BY USE OF (1) INVENTIONS LICENSED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR (2) INFORMATION, IF ANY, FURNISHED UNDER THE AGREEMENT. FURTHERMORE, LICENSORS AND DOE HEREBY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, FOR ANY LICENSED PRODUCTS RESULTING FROM LICENSORS’ GRANT OF LICENSE HEREUNDER. IT IS AGREED THAT NEITHER LICENSORS NOR DOE WILL BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES IN ANY EVENT. LICENSEE, BIOAMBER AND ITS SUBLICENSEES WILL MAKE NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ON BEHALF OF LICENSORS OR THE DOE.

 

11.3 Nothing in this Agreement will be construed as:

 

  a. an obligation of the Licensors to bring or prosecute actions or suits against third parties for infringement (except to the extent and in the circumstances stated in Article 9); or

 

  b. an obligation of the Licensors to furnish any manufacturing or technical information or technical assistance, or

 

  c. conferring a right to use in advertising, publicity, or otherwise any trademark or name of Licensors (except to the extent stated in 6.2); or

 

  d. granting by implication, estoppel, or otherwise, any licenses or rights under patents of Licensors other than Licensed Patents, regardless of whether such other patents are dominant of or subordinate to any Licensed Patents.

 

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ARTICLE 12

GENERAL

12.1 All notices and reports will be addressed to the Parties as follows:

If to Licensors:

Business Manager, Partnerships Directorate

UT-Battelle, LLC

One Bethel Valley Road

Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-6196

Facsimile: (865) 574-4150

Phone: [***]

Email: [***]

With a copy to:

Attn: Director, Office of Technology Transfer

UChicago Argonne. LLC

9700 S. Cass Avenue

Argonne, IL 60439

Facsimile: (630) 252-5230

Phone: [***]

Email: [***]

If to Licensee:

DNP Green Technology, Inc

1250 Rene-Levesque West, Suite 4110

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

H3B 4W8

Care of: Dr. Laurent Bernier, Vice-President

Facsimile: (514) 844-1414

Phone: (514) 844-8000 ext. [***]

E-Mail: [***]

With a copy to:

Boivin Desbiens Senecal, g.p.

2000, McGill College Avenue, Suite 2000

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

H3A 3H3

Care of: Mr. Thomas Desbiens

Facsimile: (514) 844-5836

Phone: [***]

E-Mail: [***]

 

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12.2. Any notice, report or any other communication required to be given will be in writing and delivered either: (a) personally, (b) by express, registered or certified first-class mail, (c) by commercial courier, (d) by facsimile with machine confirmation of transmission, or (e) by email.

12.3 The failure of either Party to enforce a provision of this Agreement or to exercise any right or remedy will not be a waiver of such provision or of such rights or remedies or the right of the Parties thereafter to enforce each and every provision, right or remedy.

12.4 This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written instrument signed by all Parties.

12.5 The determination by a Court of competent jurisdiction that any part, term, or provision of this Agreement is illegal or unenforceable, will not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Agreement.

12.6 Licensors may assign this Agreement and all rights, duties and obligations hereunder, to DOE or a successor contractor to Licensors, as may be required under its prime contract with DOE.

12.7 This Agreement will be construed according to the laws of the State of Tennessee and the United States of America and in the English language. Any action brought to enforce any provision or obligation hereunder will be brought in the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. However, if jurisdiction is not found in Federal Court, actions will be brought in Tennessee in either Knox, Roane, or Anderson County Court.

12.8 This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the Parties, represents the entire and integrated agreement between the Parties, and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, and agreements, either written or oral, including the Sole Commercial Patent License Agreement (ORNL License #183/ANL License IPA 0280) dated May 23, 1996 and amendments thereto, and the Sole Commercial Patent License Agreement (ORNL License #251/ANL License IPA 0285) dated April 20, 1998 and amendments thereto. This Agreement, and each and every provision thereof, is for the exclusive benefit of Licensors and Licensee and not for the benefit of any third party, except to the extent expressly provided in the Agreement.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties hereto has caused this Agreement of be executed in duplicate originals by its duly authorized officers or representatives.

 

UT-BATTELLE, LLC    
By:   /s/ Michael J. Paulus       Approved by:
Name:  

Michael J. Paulus

      Initials: [illegible]
Title:  

Director, Technology Transfer

      Date: 1/19/10
Date:   1-19-10      

 

UChicago Argonne, LLC
By:   /s/ Dennis Bugielski
Name:  

Dennis Bugielski

Title:  

Manager, Procurement

Date:   3/3/10

LICENSEE

 

DNP Green Technology, Inc.
By:   /s/ Jean- François Huc
Name:   Jean-François Huc
Title:   President & CEO
Date:   March 9 th , 2010

 

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EXHIBIT A: LICENSED PATENTS

 

Family I [***]
               

Robic

File #

 

NDQ

Ref. #

 

ORNL

Ref#

  Country   Application
Number
 

Application

Date

 

Patent

Number

 

Grant

Date

[***]

 

Family II [***]
               

Robic

File #

 

NDQ

Ref. #

 

ORNL

Ref#

  Country   Application
Number
 

Application

Date

 

Patent

Number

 

Grant

Date

[***]

 

Family III [***]
               

Robic

File #

 

NDQ

Ref. #

 

ORNL

Ref#

  Country   Application
Number
 

Application

Date

 

Patent

Number

 

Grant

Date

[***]

 

    Initials
 

Approved by:

    UT-Battelle:   [illegible]
 

Initials: [illegible]

    Date:   1-19-10
 

Date: 1/19/10

    UC-A:   [illegible]
      Date:   3/3/10
      Licensee:   [illegible]
      Date:   March 9 th , 2010

 

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EXHIBIT B: TERM SHEET & FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

 

A. Running Royalty Rate Structure:

[***] for Succinic Acid Equivalent calculated annually based on the applicable Accounting Period, payable within sixty (60) days of the end of each Accounting Period. In the event that the Licensee or a Subsidiary is granted a Sublicense by Bioamber, then the Running Royalty payable in respect of such Sublicense will be the greater of (i)  [***] for the applicable Succinic Acid Equivalent attributable to such Sublicense calculated annually based on the applicable Accounting Period, or (ii)  [***] attributable to such Sublicense calculated annually based on the applicable Accounting Period.

 

B. Minimum Annual Royalty Rate Structure:

If the Running Royalties plus Sublicensing Royalties received by Licensors in each said Accounting Period during the term of this Agreement shall not equal the Minimum Annual Royalty amount shown below, then Licensee shall pay the difference between the amount of actual royalties paid and the Minimum Annual Royalty within sixty (60) days of the end of each Accounting Period.

 

Accounting Period

  

Minimum Annual Royalty

July 1, 2009 –

June 30, 2010

 

July 1, 2010 –

June 30, 2011

   [***]
July 1, 2011-June 30, 2012 and all subsequent Accounting Periods    [***]

 

C. Execution Fee: [***]

 

D. Sublicensing Royalty Structure:

[***] calculated annually based on the applicable Accounting Period, payable within sixty (60) days of the end of each Accounting Period. [***]

 

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N O T I C E

This Exhibit contains financial and commercial information that is BUSINESS SENSITIVE and the Parties hereby agree not to use or disclose this Exhibit to any third party without the advance written approval of the other Party, except: (1) to those necessary to enable the Parties to perform under this Agreement; (2) as may be required by the UT-Battelle and UC-A Prime Contract with the DOE under the same restrictions as set forth herein; or (3) in event of breach of any provision of this Agreement by either Party, to those deemed necessary by the non-breaching Party to enforce the non-breaching Party’s rights under the Agreement.

 

Initials
UT-Battelle:   [illegible]
Date:   1-19-10
UC-A:   [illegible]
Date:   3/3/10
Licensee:   [illegible]
Date:   March 9 th , 2010
 

Approved by:

Initials: [illegible]

Date: 1/19/10

 

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EXHIBIT C: DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION PLAN

Licensee agrees to invest in the development of technology and market for Products by committing Licensee’s resources, at a minimum, to the following requirements:

 

  1) Bioamber Sublicensing

 

   

Bioamber will [***]:

[***]

[***]

[***]

 

  2) Succinic Acid Production

 

   

Licensee, Bioamber, and/or Sublicensees will produce the follow quantity of salts of succinic acid:

 

Accounting Period (AP)

   Salts of Succinic Acid Quantity
(Metric Tons MT)
 

Accounting Period

   Salts of Succinic Acid
Quantity (Metric Tons MT)

2009-2010

   [***]   2017-2018    [***]

2010-2011

   [***]   2018-2019    [***]

2011-2012

   [***]   2019-2020    [***]

2012-2013

   [***]   2020-2021    [***]

2013-2014

   [***]   All Subsequent APs    [***]

2014-2015

   [***]     

2015-2016

   [***]     

2016-2017

   [***]     

Progress and substantiation of Licensee meeting these requirements will be provided to Licensors in the form of a written report to be presented at a meeting between the Parties to be held at the mutual convenience of said Parties but no later than the first anniversary and each anniversary thereafter of the effective date thereof.

N O T I C E

This Exhibit contains financial and commercial information that is BUSINESS SENSITIVE and the Parties hereby agree not to use or disclose this Exhibit to any third party without the advance written approval of the other Party, except: (1) to those necessary to enable the Parties to perform under this Agreement; (2) as may be required by the UT-Battelle and UC-A Prime Contract with the DOE under the same restrictions as set forth herein; or (3) in event of breach of any provision of this Agreement by either Party, to those deemed necessary by the non-breaching Party to enforce the non-breaching Party’s rights under the Agreement.

 

Initials
UT-Battelle:   [illegible]
Date:   1-19-10
UC-A:   [illegible]
Date:   3/3/10
Licensee:   [illegible]
Date:   March 9 th , 2010
 

Approved by:

Initials: [illegible]

Date: 1/19/10

 

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Exhibit 10.32

EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTORSHIP AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into this 9th day of April 2010.

BETWEEN:

 

(1) BIOAMBER, S.A.S. , a company organised and existing under the laws of France, having its principal place of business at Route de Bazancourt, F-51110, Pomacle, France (“ Bioamber ”); and

 

(2) Mitsui & Co., Ltd. , a company organised and existing under the laws of Japan, having its principal place of business at 2-1, Ohtemachi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan (“ Mitsui ”).

Hereinafter, Bioamber and Mitsui are individually called the “ Party ” and collectively called the “ Parties .”

WHEREAS:

 

(a) Bioamber is dedicated to building a world-wide leadership position in the area of green chemistry business by developing and commercializing fermentation technologies through which Bioamber manufactures bio-based succinic acid and derivative products thereof;

 

(b) Bioamber possesses intellectual property and know-how with respect to production through microbial fermentation of bio-based succinic acid and derivative products thereof;

 

(c) Mitsui conducts global trading business in a variety of chemical business areas, including resource development of potential raw materials for bio-based chemicals, planning and establishment of an efficient supply system of such raw materials, and recycle and reuse of waste materials;

 

(d) Bioamber wishes to sell the Products (as defined in Article 1.1 below) to Mitsui, and wishes Mitsui to be the exclusive distributor of the Products in the Territory (as defined in Article 1.1 below); and

 

(e) Mitsui is willing to become such distributor for the purposes of reselling the Products in the Territory, subject to the terms and conditions set out herein.

 

(f)

Bioamber acknowledges that Mitsui has a strong interest in being a licensee under Bioamber’s patents, technical information and other intellectual property rights to manufacture bio based succinic acid and its derivatives and agrees to commence and actively pursue, on or after July 1 st , 2010, negotiation in good faith with Mitsui or third party designated by Mitsui for executing an agreement to grant such license to Mitsui or a third party designated by Mitsui, subject to the undertakings granted by Bioamber to a third party having expired.

NOW THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

 

1. APPOINTMENT

Subject to the terms and conditions set out herein, Bioamber appoints Mitsui as its exclusive distributor of the products specified below (the “ Products ”) within the territory set out below (the “ Territory ”), and Mitsui accepts such appointment.

Products: Bio-based succinic acid and derivatives thereof which are manufactured by Bioamber at Bioamber’s demonstration plant located in Pomacle, France with the production capacity of approximately two thousand (2,000) metric tons per year as of the date of this Agreement.

Territory: Asia-Pacific, being comprised of the countries and territories listed at Exhibit A attached hereto, which forms an integral part hereof.

 

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1.2 During the term of this Agreement or any extension thereof, Bioamber shall not:

 

  (a) appoint any other person, firm or company as a distributor, reseller or agent for sale of the Products in the Territory;

 

  (b) sell, export or otherwise supply to any other person, firm or company in the Territory any of the Products; or

 

  (c) cause any other person, firm or company to sell or export the Products to any other person, firm or company within the Territory.

 

2. INDIVIDUAL SALE AND PURCHASE

 

2.1 The relation between Bioamber and Mitsui is that of seller and buyer. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Bioamber shall sell and deliver the Products to Mitsui and Mitsui shall purchase and take delivery of the Products from Bioamber, for resale purposes in the Territory.

 

2.2 Each transaction of sale and purchase of the Products between the Parties and the terms and conditions thereof shall be conducted in accordance with, and evidenced by, a separate purchase contract (the “ Individual Contract ”) on Mitsui’s customary form in use at the time of such sale and purchase, provided that the terms and conditions of the Individual Contracts shall be subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Each such Individual Contract shall be in writing and duly signed by both Bioamber and Mitsui. In the event that any conflict arises between the terms and conditions of this Agreement and those of the Individual Contracts, those of this Agreement shall prevail.

 

2.3 Bioamber shall be entitled under this Agreement to provide samples of the Products to prospective Licensees (as defined in Article 4.4 below) in the Territory, and shall be free to sell the Products outside of the Territory, subject to the limitations provided in section 1.2 hereof. Bioamber may also negotiate with and conclude any agreement with any other third party located in the Territory and conduct business in the Territory, with a view to granting such other third party a license to use Bioamber’s technology that relates to the Products, subject to the limitations provided in Article 1.2 hereof. For the sake of clarity, the exclusive rights granted to Mitsui in connection with the Products pursuant to this Agreement shall not apply to any product that would be produced by such third party Licensee.

 

3. PRICE

The prices for the Products to be supplied in each shipment under this Agreement (the “ Price ”) shall be specified in the Individual Contracts.

 

4. QUANTITY

 

4.1 The quantity of the Products to be supplied in each shipment under this Agreement shall be specified in the Individual Contracts.

 

4.2 The non-binding annual target purchase volume of the Products will be two thousand (2,000) metric tons. For the avoidance of doubt, Bioamber assumes no obligation to sell, and Mitsui assumes no obligation to purchase, the Products of this target purchase volume.

 

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4.3 The maximum quantities of the Products to be supplied during each three (3) month period under this Agreement shall be informed by Mitsui to Bioamber by the beginning of the immediately preceding three (3) month period.

 

4.4 In the event that Bioamber grants to a third party the licence to manufacture, use, sell or lease the Products with respect to Bioamber’s intellectual property rights or confidential information subject to the limitations provided in Article 1.2 hereof, Bioamber shall use its best efforts to facilitate Mitsui’s negotiation with such third party licensee (the “ Licensee ”) so that the Licensee will grant to Mitsui a priority right to purchase from the Licensee a certain quantity of the products requested by Mitsui to the extent permitted by the applicable laws and regulations. Bioamber will not be liable for any damage incurred by Mitsui if any Licensee does not agree to grant Mitsui a priority right to purchase from any such Licensee a certain quantity of the products produced by such Licensee.

 

5. PAYMENT

Payment of the Price by Mitsui to Bioamber shall be made in Euros by telegraphic transfer to such bank account as designated by Bioamber, within thirty (30) days after Mitsui’s receipt from Bioamber of all of the following documents in good order or after acceptance by Mitsui of the Products with respect to such payment, whichever comes later:

 

  (a) commercial invoice in three (3) sets;

 

  (b) full set of clean on board ocean Bill of Lading;

 

  (c) certificates of weight and analysis in three (3) sets;

 

  (d) certificates of origin in three (3) sets; and

 

  (e) other necessary documents reasonably required by Mitsui and specified in the Individual Contracts.

 

6. DELIVERY

 

6.1 Bioamber shall deliver the Products to Mitsui on CIF the port designated by Mitsui basis.

 

6.2 Delivery of the Products by Bioamber shall be made in accordance with shipping schedules informed by Mitsui.

 

6.3 The term “ CIF” shall be interpreted in accordance with INCOTERMS 2000, as amended.

 

7. TITLE AND RISK

Title to and risk of loss of or damage to the Products shall be transferred from Bioamber to Mitsui at the time when the Products have passed ship’s rail of carrying vessel at the loading port in France.

 

8. SALES ASSISTANCE BY BIOAMBER

 

8.1 Bioamber shall at its own costs and expenses:

 

  (a) provide Mitsui with such samples, catalogues, brochures, information and data in respect of the Products as Mitsui may reasonably require; and

 

  (b) promptly answer any technical or other enquiries from Mitsui about the Products, without disclosing any information that Bioamber considers to be confidential.

 

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8.2 Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of Article 8.1, Bioamber may request Mitsui to purchase samples of Products in excess of fifty (50) kilograms for each Individual Contract for the price separately agreed by and between the Parties. For the avoidance of doubt, Mitsui assumes no obligation to purchase such samples unless Mitsui expressly agrees in writing to accept such request. If Mitsui agrees to purchase such samples, payment for such samples by Mitsui to Bioamber shall be made in accordance with Article 5.

 

9. WARRANTY

 

9.1 Bioamber warrants to Mitsui that:

 

  (a) the Products shall, for a period of one (1) year from the date of delivery thereof, correspond with the relevant specification or sample as referred to in the relevant Individual Contracts and be free from defects in design, material and workmanship; This warranty does not cover defects resulting from use that is non-compliant with the reasonable, written instructions of Bioamber, improper use, improper storage or handling after the Products have been delivered, or any modification or transformation of the Products that has not been approved by Bioamber;

 

  (b) Bioamber shall vest in Mitsui good and valid title to the Products, which shall be free and clear of all liens, security interests, encumbrances, burdens and other claims. No express and no implied warranties whether of merchantability or fitness for any particular use, or otherwise other than those expressly set forth in this agreement which are made expressly in lieu of all other warranties shall apply to the products sold to and by Mitsui, and no waiver, alteration, or modification of the foregoing conditions shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by Bioamber

 

  (c) Bioamber has the sole right and authority, without any restriction, to grant Mitsui all the rights and license under this Agreement; and

 

  (d) Bioamber is the owner or licensee of the entire right, title, and interest in and to the patents, Trade Names (as defined in Section 10 and subject to the provisions of Exhibit B) and technical information and other intellectual property rights which are necessary to resell the Products within the Territory.

 

9.2 Without prejudice to any other remedy available under applicable laws and regulations, any other provisions of this Agreement or otherwise, if any Products are not supplied in compliance with the warranties set out in Article 9.1 above, Mitsui shall be entitled:

 

  (a) to require Bioamber to repair the Products or to supply replacement Products in accordance with this Agreement within thirty (30) days; and

 

  (b) at Mitsui’s sole discretion, to terminate the relevant Individual Contracts and require the repayment of the Price which has been paid by Mitsui to Bioamber for said non-complying Products.

 

9.3 Bioamber shall fully indemnify Mitsui against all loss, damages, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, legal expenses) incurred or paid by Mitsui as a result of or in connection with the breach by Bioamber of any of the said warranties under Article 9.1 above.

 

9.4 Mitsui warrants to Bioamber that (i) Mitsui has the necessary powers to conclude this Agreement, (ii) Mitsui specifically assumes the liability and responsibility for marketing and selling the Products in the Territory, and (iii) Mitsui’s importation, packaging, storage, transportation, labeling, marketing, and all other activities related to the Products in the Territory shall conform in all respects to present and future laws, rulings, rules, standards, and regulations related to the Products by the applicable authorities in the Territory.

 

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9.5 Mitsui shall fully indemnify Bioamber against all loss, damages, costs and expenses (including, but not limited to, legal expenses) incurred or paid by Bioamber as a result of or in connection with the breach by Mitsui of any of the said representations and warranties under Article 9.4 above.

 

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

 

10.1 Bioamber authorizes Mitsui to use in the Territory the tradename(s) specified in Exhibit B attached hereto (the “ Trade Names ”), on or in relation to the Products for the purposes of exercising its rights and performing its obligations under this Agreement and in such manner as Mitsui deems fit. Bioamber shall not give authorization to use the Trade Names in the Territory to any other person, firm or company. Notwithstanding the above, Bioamber shall be permitted to grant Trade Names rights to eventual licensees in the Territory unless Bioamber does not breach its obligations provided in Article 1.2 hereof. Every representation of the Trade Names that Mitsui intends to use must, prior to any use, be submitted to Bioamber for written approval.

 

11. THIRD PARTY CLAIM

 

11.1 In the event that any third party brings any claim against Mitsui and/or any dispute arises between any third party and Mitsui, in relation to any of the Products by reason of or in connection with:

 

  (a) any defect of the Products or product liability with respect to the Products;

 

  (b) infringement of the patents, utility models, tradenames, designs, copyrights or any other intellectual property rights owned or used by any third party; or

 

  (c) infringement by any third party of any of the patents, utility models, designs, copyrights of any other intellectual property rights owned or used by Bioamber,

then, subject to the limitations provided in Section 9 hereof, Bioamber shall defend and hold Mitsui harmless from such claim and/or dispute and shall indemnify Mitsui from any costs, expenses, losses and damages sustained by Mitsui due to or in connection with such claim and/or dispute up to the limitations defined under section 12 hereinafter.

 

11.2 Without limiting or qualifying Bioamber’s liabilities, obligations or indemnities otherwise assumed by Bioamber pursuant to this Agreement, Bioamber shall maintain, at its sole cost and expense, a product liability insurance initially issued by the insurance company Zurich, with limits of liability not less than three (3) million Euros per occurrence in connection with the Products.

 

11.3 The provisions of this Article 11 shall survive the termination or expiry of this Agreement.

 

12. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Notwithstanding anything stated herein, neither Party shall be liable to the other Party for loss of profit, for loss of contract or business opportunity, or for any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, howsoever caused, incurred by the other Party or any third party, whether in an action in contract, tort or otherwise.

In any event any Bioamber liability arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall never be more than three (3) million Euros per civil year during which any claim was notified to Bioamber and shall never be more than three (3) million Euros per occurrence.

 

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13. TERM

 

13.1 This Agreement shall become effective on the day and year first above written and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2013.

 

13.2

The Parties will mutually discuss in good faith during one (1) month period commencing on 1 st  March and ending on 31 st  March of every year during the term of this Agreement in order to review and assess Mitsui’s performance during the immediately preceding eleven (11) months period commencing on 1 st April. If after such discussion Bioamber reasonably determines that Mitsui’s performance during the immediately preceding eleven (11) months period is not satisfactory to Bioamber, Bioamber may request a further discussion with Mitsui regarding termination of the Agreement. Upon such request, the Parties will discuss in good faith. If through such further discussion the Parties fail to agree not to terminate this Agreement, Bioamber shall have a right to terminate this Agreement during the term of this Agreement.

In any event, except otherwise expressly agreed by the Parties, this subsection 13.2 shall not survive after June 30 th , 2013.

 

13.3 The provisions of Articles 9, 11, 12 and 15 hereof shall survive the termination or expiry of this Agreement and shall continue in force in accordance with their respective terms.

 

14. TERMINATION

 

14.1 Each Party shall be entitled forthwith to terminate this Agreement and any Individual Contracts by written notice to the other Party if:

 

  (a) the other Party commits any breach of any of the provisions of this Agreement or those of the Individual Contracts and, in the case of a breach capable of remedy, fails to remedy the same within thirty (30) days after receipt of a written notice giving full particulars of the breach and requiring it to be remedied;

 

  (b) an encumbrancer takes possession or a receiver is appointed over any of the property or assets of the other Party;

 

  (c) the other Party makes any voluntary arrangement with its creditors or becomes subject to an administration order;

 

  (d) the other Party goes into liquidation (except for the purposes of amalgamation or reconstruction and in such manner that the company resulting therefrom effectively agrees to be bound by or assume the obligations imposed on the other Party under this Agreement);

 

  (e) anything which, under the law of any jurisdiction, is analogous to any of the acts or events specified in paragraph (b), (c) or (d); or

 

  (f) the other Party ceases, or threatens to cease, to carry on business

 

14.2 Upon the termination of this Agreement for any reason:

 

  (a) Bioamber shall, at the request of Mitsui, repurchase from Mitsui all or part of any stocks of the Products then held by Mitsui at the price at which Mitsui purchased such Products from Bioamber;

 

  (i) the delivery of the Products shall be made on the basis of EXW the place at which the Products are stored; and

 

  (ii) the repurchase price of such Products shall be paid at or before delivery of such Products;

 

  (b) Mitsui may not use the Trade Names, patents and technical information of Bioamber other than for the purpose of selling stock of the Products in respect of which Bioamber does not perform its obligations of repurchase; and

 

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  (c) subject as otherwise provided in this Agreement and to any rights or obligations which have accrued prior to termination, neither Party shall have any further obligation other than (a) and (b) above in this Article 14.2 to the other Party under this Agreement.

 

14.3 The rights under this Article 14 shall be without prejudice to any other right or remedy of either Party in respect of the breach concerned (if any) or any other breach.

 

15. CONFIDENTIALITY

Any commercial, technical or other information of a confidential nature received or obtained by any Party (“ Receiving Party ”) from the other Party (“ Disclosing Party ”), which shall be conspicuously marked by such Disclosing Party as “Confidential” (the “ Confidential Information ”), shall be treated as strictly confidential. The Receiving Party shall not, without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party, disclose the Confidential Information to any person, firm or company except for its employees, advisors and agents having need to know the Confidential Information, provided that the Receiving Party shall ensure that such employee, advisor and agent shall observe the same obligations as those of the Receiving Party under this Article and shall not use the Confidential Information for any purpose other than those for which the same is furnished, except those which:

 

  (a) is known to or possessed by Receiving Party at the time of disclosure by the Disclosing Party;

 

  (b) is now or become hereafter available to the public through no fault of Receiving Party;

 

  (c) is developed by the Receiving Party independently from any references to the Confidential Information;

 

  (d) is required to be disclosed by law or governmental order; or

 

  (e) may be acquired by the Receiving Party from any third party without any restriction of disclosure.

 

16. NON-ASSIGNMENT

Neither this Agreement nor any right or obligation hereunder may be assigned by either Party without the other Party’s prior written consent.

 

17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

 

17.1 This Agreement and Secrecy Agreement entered into between the Parties on January 29, 2010 (the “ Secrecy Agreement ”) contain the entire and only agreement between the Parties with respect to the distributorship for the sale of the Products in the Territory. This Agreement wholly cancels, terminates and supersedes any prior agreements except for the Secrecy Agreement, representations or undertakings, formal or informal, oral or written heretofore between the Parties pertaining to the subject matter.

 

17.2 The Parties hereby confirm that, upon execution of this Agreement, the Memorandum of Understanding entered into between the Parties on 30 October 2009 (the “ MOU ”) expires pursuant to Article 5.1 of the MOU.

 

18. NO IMPLIED WAIVERS

No waiver by either Party of a breach of any one or more provisions in this Agreement to be performed by the other Party shall be construed as a waiver of a subsequent breach, whether of the same or any different provision.

 

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19. AMENDMENT

Any amendment to this Agreement shall not be effective unless it is made in writing and signed by the duly authorized representatives of the Parties.

 

20. NOTICE

All notice, consents, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing in the English language and shall be deemed validly given (i) upon personal delivery in case of personal delivery or (ii) five (5) days after transmission in case of facsimile (if sent by facsimile, the said notice, consents, requests and communications shall be confirmed by registered mail or major international delivery services on the following business day) or after being sent in case of registered prepaid airmail letter or major international delivery services, to be served at the following addresses:

 

If to Bioamber:

   Address:    1250 Rene Levesque Blvd West, Suite 4110
      Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B-4W8
  

Facsimile:

   +1 (514) 844-1414
  

Attention:

   Jean-Francois Huc

With a copy to:

   Address:   

BDSA Avocats

     

2000 McGill College, Suite 2000

     

Montreal, Quebec Canada H3A-3H3

   Facsimile:    +1 (514) 844-5836
   Attention:   

Thomas Desbiens

If to Mitsui:

   Address:   

2-1, Ohtemachi, 1-Chome, Chiyoda-ku,

      Tokyo, 100-0004, Japan
   Facsimile:    +81(3)3285-4915
   Attention:    Naoki Enatsu

 

21. ARBITRATION AND GOVERNING LAW

 

21.1 Any dispute or controversy which may arise between the Parties out of or in connection with or in relation to this Agreement or any Individual Contracts, or for breach thereof, shall, unless settled amicably between the Parties without undue delay, be settled by arbitration in New York, NY, in accordance with the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The award thereof shall be final and binding to both Parties.

 

21.2 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of New York. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods shall not apply to this Agreement or the Individual Contracts.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives in duplicate as of the date first above written

 

Bioamber, S.A.S.
By   /s/ Jean-Francois Huc

Name: Jean-Francois Huc

Title: Director General

 

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Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
By   /s/ Masanori Ikebe

Name: Masanori Ikebe

Title: General Manager Special Chemicals Div.

 

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Exhibit A

List of countries and territories comprised in the Territory

 

Abkhazia    Jordan    South Ossetia
Afghanistan    Kazakhstan    Sri Lanka
Akrotiri and Dhekelia    Korea, North    State of Palestine
Armenia    Korea, South    Syria
Azerbaijan    Kuwait    Taiwan
Bahrain    Kyrgyzstan    Tajikistan
Bangladesh    Laos    Thailand
Bhutan    Lebanon    Timor-Leste
British Indian Ocean Territory    Macau    Turkey
Brunei    Malaysia    Turkmenistan
Burma    Maldives    United Arab Emirates
Cambodia    Mongolia    Uzbekistan
China    Nagorno-Karabakh    Vietnam
Christmas Island    Nepal    Yemen
Cocos (Keeling) Islands    New Zealand   
Commonwealth of Australia    Northern Cyprus   
Cyprus    Oman   
Egypt    Pakistan   
Georgia    Philippines   
Hong Kong    Qatar   
India    Russia   
Indonesia    Saudi Arabia   
Iran    Singapore   
Iraq      
Israel      
Japan      

 

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Exhibit B

 

1. Trade Names

—Bioamber, a non registered tradename in the Territory;

The rights to use such tradename in certain countries and territories comprised in the Territory may be limited or non-available.

 

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Exhibit 10.35

*** Text Omitted and Filed Separately

Confidential Treatment Requested

Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

LICENSE AGREEMENT

This License Agreement (the “Agreement”), made and effective as of June 28, 2010 (the “Effective Date”), by and between E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business at 1007 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19898 (“DuPont”) and Bioamber S.A.S., a French corporation having its principal place of business at Route de Bazancourt, F-51110, Pomacle France (“Bioamber”). In this Agreement DuPont and Bioamber shall also be referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.”

RECITALS

WHEREAS, DuPont is has certain rights in certain U.S. patents, which patents are licensed to DuPont by [***], pertaining to the hydrogenation of organic acid feedstocks, including but not limited to succinic acid, in a fixed-bed reactor to produce 1,4 butanediol (“BDO”) and tetrahydrofuran (“THF”).

WHEREAS, DuPont is the owner of the Licensed Intellectual Property (as defined below);

WHEREAS, Bioamber is in the business of manufacturing succinic acid and derivative products used in a variety of applications; and

WHEREAS, Bioamber desires to obtain a sublicense under the aforementioned patents and a license to the Licensed Intellectual Property, all to produce BDO and THF from succinic acid according to the terms hereof, and DuPont is willing to grant such sublicense and rights to Bioamber.

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with the foregoing recitals and the rights and obligations specified herein, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby recognized, DuPont and Bioamber agree as follows:

 

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1. “Affiliate” means any corporation, firm, limited liability company, partnership or other entity that directly or indirectly Controls or is Controlled by or is under common Control with a Party to this Agreement, for so long as such Control-based relationship exists.

1.2. “Catalysts” mean those catalysts claimed in the Sublicensed Patents.

1.3. “Confidential Information” means information disclosed by a Disclosing Party hereunder when such is identified as the confidential information of the Disclosing Party. Tangible embodiments of information shall be deemed as “identified as confidential information” if clearly labeled as “Confidential” or “Proprietary” or with some other legend or marking indicating the confidential nature of the information. Information that is disclosed verbally or by other non-tangible disclosure to the Receiving Party shall be deemed as “identified as confidential information” if it is set forth by the Disclosing Party in a writing clearly labeled “Confidential” or “Proprietary” or with some other legend or marking indicating the confidential nature of the information, and the writing is delivered to the Receiving Party within fifteen (15) days of said verbal/non-written disclosure. Information disclosed verbally or by other non-written disclosure to the Receiving Party shall be treated as Confidential Information during the fifteen (15) day period following such disclosure.

 

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1.3.1. Information shall not be considered Confidential Information to the extent that any such information was (a) as of the date of disclosure to the Receiving Party, known to the Receiving Party and such knowledge can be substantiated by reasonable documentation; (b) as of the date of disclosure to the Receiving Party, disclosed in published literature or generally available to the public; (c) after the date of disclosure to the Receiving Party, disclosed in published literature or generally available to the public, other than by a breach by the Receiving Party of the obligations of confidentiality and non-use set forth in this Agreement; (d) developed by the Receiving Party independently from, and without exposure to, the information provided by the Disclosing Party; or (e) obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party without binder of secrecy, provided that such third party had no obligation of confidentiality to the Disclosing Party or any of its Affiliates relating to the Confidential Information.

1.3.2. Information disclosed hereunder shall not be deemed to be within the exceptions merely set forth in Section 1.3.1 merely because such information is embraced by more general knowledge in the public domain or in the Receiving Party’s possession. In addition, no combination of features shall be deemed to be within the foregoing exceptions merely because individual features are in the public domain or in the Receiving Party’s possession, but only if the combination itself and its principles of operation are in the public domain or in the Receiving Party’s possession.

1.3.3. For the purposes of Sections 1.3 through 1.3.3, inclusive, “information” includes, without limitation, all information relating to existing and potential inventions (whether or not reduced to practice), discoveries, know-how, technologies, reports, data, results, observations, computer programs, patent applications, hypotheses, research directions, developments, improvements, drawings, designs, specifications, methodologies, algorithms, formulas, protocols, strategic plans, business plans, business opportunities, draft and/or final regulatory filings, customers, potential customers, suppliers, markets, contracts, prices, products, personnel, strategies, policies, systems, procedures, information, processes, research, applications, methods of manufacture and any other information relating to the Disclosing Party or any of its Affiliates.

1.4. “Commercial Field” means the manufacture of Hydrogenation Products and the use, selling or otherwise transferring, offering for sale, and/or exporting of such Hydrogenation Products.

1.5. “Control” means ownership, directly or through one or more Affiliates, of fifty percent (50%) (or such lesser percentage which is the maximum allowed to be owned by a foreign entity in a particular jurisdiction) or more of the shares of stock entitled to vote for the election of directors in the case of a corporation, or fifty percent (50%) (or such lesser percentage which is the maximum allowed to be owned by a foreign entity in a particular jurisdiction) or more of the equity interests in the case of any other type of legal entity, or status as a general partner in any partnership, or any other arrangement whereby a Party controls or has the right to control the board of directors or equivalent governing body of a corporation or other entity.

1.6. “Delayed Rights Date” means May 1, 2011.

 

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1.7. “Development Period” means the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the earlier of (a) the five (5) year anniversary of the Effective Date, and (b) the date on which DuPont receives a written notice from Bioamber indicating that the Development Period has ended and Bioamber’s right of termination pursuant to Section 6.2 has terminated, provided that in no event shall the Development Period end prior to the Delayed Rights Date.

1.8. “Disclosing Party” means a Party disclosing its Confidential Information to a Receiving Party hereunder.

1.9. “DuPont Background Technology” means all inventions, know-how, technology, or other information related to the Sublicensed Patents that is owned by DuPont or which DuPont has the right to license as of the Effective Date.

1.10. “DuPont Indemnitees” means DuPont and its directors, officers, agents, employees, contractors, and representatives; DuPont’s Affiliates and their directors, officers, agents, employees, contractors, and representatives of DuPont’s Affiliates; and the successors, heirs and assigns of any of the foregoing.

1.11. “Exclusion Period” means the [***] year period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on the [***] year anniversary of the Effective Date.

1.12. “Hydrogenation” means the process of hydrogenating succinic acid as claimed in the Sublicensed Patents.

1.13. “Hydrogenation Products” means BDO and/or THF made from Hydrogenation.

1.14. “Improvements” means all inventions, know-how, technology, or other information discovered or developed by or for Bioamber during the Term related to the Sublicensed Patents to the extent that such inventions, know-how, technology, or other information is not incorporated in the DuPont Background Technology.

1.15. [***]

1.16. “Licensed Intellectual Property” means the information in the Technical Reports and the Technical Know-how.

1.17. “Patent Challenge” means a challenge to the validity, patentability, enforceability and/or non-infringement of any of the Sublicensed Patents or otherwise opposing any of the Sublicensed Patents.

1.18. “PTMEG” means polytetramethylene ether glycol.

1.19. “Receiving Party” means a Party receiving Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party hereunder.

1.20. “Representatives” means the directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and/or Affiliates of a Receiving Party to whom the Receiving Party needs to disclose Confidential Information in connection with the Parties’ performance under this Agreement.

1.21. “Research Field” means making research and development quantities of Hydrogenation Products and using such Hydrogenation Products for one’s own internal research purposes. For the purposes of this Agreement “research and development quantities” includes such amounts as would be used or produced in laboratory scale research projects, but does not include amounts used or produced in pilot study projects.

1.22. “Sublicensed Patents” means the United States patents presently licensed to DuPont by [***] and listed in Schedule A.

 

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1.23. “Technical Know-how” means the information in the responses to any consulting questionnaires provided pursuant to Section 2.9.1.

1.24. “Technical Reports” means the documents listed in Schedule B.

1.25. “Term” means the period starting on the Effective Date and ending on the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Effective Date.

1.26. “Third Party” means an entity other than DuPont or Bioamber. Third Parties include, without limitation, the Affiliates of the Parties.

 

2. SUBLICENSE GRANT

2.1. Grant .

2.1.1. DuPont hereby grants the following rights to Bioamber solely within the Research Field: (a) a non-exclusive, worldwide sublicense, under the Sublicensed Patents to perform Hydrogenation, and (b) a non-exclusive, worldwide license, under the Licensed Intellectual Property to perform Hydrogenation. The sublicense and license granted in this Section 2.1.1 shall be effective as of the Effective Date.

2.1.2. DuPont hereby grants the following rights to Bioamber solely within the Commercial Field: (a) a non-exclusive, worldwide sublicense, under the Sublicensed Patents to perform Hydrogenation, and (b) a non-exclusive, worldwide license, under the Licensed Intellectual Property to perform Hydrogenation. The sublicense and license granted in this Section 2.1.2 shall be effective as of the Delayed Rights Date, provided that on the Delayed Rights Date Bioamber is in compliance with all the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

2.2. Sublicensing Rights .

2.2.1. As of the end of the Development Period, Bioamber shall have the right to sublicense the rights granted pursuant to Section 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2 to Third Parties, subject to DuPont having the right to reject any potential sublicensee, and provided that any such Third Party agrees to abide by all the terms of this Agreement as they apply to Bioamber as a rights grantee hereunder. Bioamber shall grant no sublicenses during the Development Period other than sublicenses of the rights granted pursuant to Section 2.1.1 to allow Third Parties to assist Bioamber with the further development pursuant to Section 2.12.2.

a. Prior to the granting of any such sublicense, Bioamber will provide DuPont a written notice identifying the potential Third Party that Bioamber desires to sublicense and the scope of the rights Bioamber desires to sublicense to such Third Party.

b. DuPont shall have thirty (30) days from the receipt of such notice to provide a written notice to Bioamber rejecting such Third Party as a sublicensee. Failure by DuPont to provide such notice to Bioamber within the above-noted thirty (30) day period shall be deemed as DuPont having waived its right to reject such potential sublicensee to be granted rights of the scope set forth in the notice.

c. DuPont agrees to not exercise its right of rejection in a commercially unreasonable manner, and DuPont agrees not to reject a proposed sublicensee

 

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solely on the grounds that it is a competitor of DuPont. The fact that DuPont has rejected or failed to reject any potential sublicensee shall create no obligation on DuPont with respect to its right of rejection with respect to any other potential sublicensee presented by Bioamber.

d. In the event that DuPont fails to exercise its right of rejection hereunder and, DuPont shall incur no liability for the actions of Bioamber or any sublicensee as a result of DuPont allowing Bioamber to sub-license the rights granted pursuant to Section 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2 to any Third Party, and Bioamber hereby indemnifies and hold DuPont harmless in the event of any such claim.

2.2.2. Provided that this Agreement is not terminated pursuant to any of Sections 6.2, 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.4, and or 6.5 through 6.5.2, inclusive, DuPont agrees that it shall grant a license granting such Third Party sublicensee the rights granted pursuant to Section 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2 to those Third Parties having a valid sublicense to the rights granted pursuant to Section 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2 on the date this Agreement is so terminated, provided that any such Third Party sublicensee(s) is not then in default under the terms of the sublicense agreement between the Third Party and Bioamber and further provided that DuPont shall be under no obligation to grant any such license in the event that so doing would violate any law or legal or governmental regulation. The financial terms of such license between DuPont and the Third Party shall be the same as those set forth in the sublicense agreement then in effect between the Third Party and Bioamber. The license agreement between DuPont and such Third Party shall obligate such Third Party to immediately pay to DuPont any amount in arrears under the sublicensee agreement between the Third Party and Bioamber and shall obligate such Third Party to abide by all the terms of this Agreement as they apply to Bioamber as a rights grantee hereunder. DuPont’s obligations under this Section shall not apply to any sublicense granted during the Development Period. Other than the granting of a license as described above, DuPont shall have no affirmative to take any action that Bioamber may have had in the sublicense agreement between the Third Party and Bioamber, including without limitation the obligation to provide any training, rights to improvements, technical services, etc.).

2.2.3. Bioamber shall promptly notify DuPont of the identity of any Third Party to which it has sub-licensed the rights granted pursuant to Section 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2.

2.3. License Restrictions and Limitations .

2.3.1. The Parties each agree that the rights granted pursuant to Section 2.1.1 do not include any rights to use or make the Catalysts, other than for the performance of Hydrogenation in the Research Field.

2.3.2. The Parties each agree that the rights granted pursuant to this Section 2.1.2 do not include any rights to use, manufacture, offer for sale, sell, or export the Catalysts, other than for the performance of Hydrogenation in the Commercial Field.

2.3.3. The Parties each agree that Bioamber shall make no use of the Catalysts, other than for the performance of Hydrogenation in the Research Field or for the performance of Hydrogenation in the Commercial Field, as licensed hereunder

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rights granted pursuant to Sections 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2 do not include any rights to produce PTMEG or any other downstream products from the Hydrogenation Products. This Section, however, shall not be construed to restrict Bioamber or its customers from using for any purpose the Hydrogenation Products made or produced pursuant to this Agreement. .

2.3.5. The Parties each agree that Bioamber shall make no use of the rights granted pursuant to Sections 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2 and or the Licensed Intellectual Property to produce or use PTMEG or any downstream products produced from the Hydrogenation Products.

2.3.6. The Parties each agree that Bioamber shall not make any use of the Licensed Intellectual Property outside the scope of the rights granted in Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2.

2.3.7. The Parties each agree that DuPont has made no representation that the Licensed Intellectual Property contains information concerning the production or use of PTMEG or any downstream products produced from the Hydrogenation Products or that the rights granted in Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 will allow Bioamber to make any use of the Licensed Intellectual Property outside the scope of the rights granted in Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 or to produce PTMEG or any downstream products from the Hydrogenation Products.

2.4. Commercial Benefits . The Parties each agree that the benefits accruing to Bioamber pursuant to this Agreement are not limited to the rights granted pursuant to Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 under the Sublicensed Patents. The Parties each agree that as a primary consideration Bioamber receives additional commercial benefits, including, without limitation, benefits from having access to the Licensed Intellectual Property as allowed hereunder, the reduction or abatement of research expenses that Bioamber would incur absent to access to the Licensed Intellectual Property, the forbearance obligations on DuPont (as set forth in Sections 2.7.1 through 2.7.1.b, inclusive, and being able to perform Hydrogenation, as licensed hereunder, earlier in time than Bioamber would have been able to do absent the access to the Licensed Intellectual Property as allowed hereunder.

2.5. No Implied Licenses . There are no rights or licenses implied for either Party to practice the Confidential Information and/or intellectual property of the other Party and /or any Third Party, except as expressly provided and granted in this Agreement.

2.6. Owners of the Sublicensed Patents .

2.6.1. Bioamber acknowledges that neither DuPont nor any Affiliate of DuPont can in any way restrict [***] from practicing, out-licensing, and/or transferring the Sublicensed Patents. Nothing in this Agreement shall create for DuPont or any of its Affiliates any obligation to restrict or attempt to restrict [***] from practicing, out-licensing, and/or transferring the Sublicensed Patents. Nothing in this Agreement shall create for Bioamber any remedy in the event [***] practices, out-licenses, and/or transfers the Sublicensed Patents in a manner that is contrary to the interests of Bioamber.

2.6.2. As neither DuPont nor any Affiliate of DuPont is the owner of the Sublicensed Patents, the Parties agree that neither DuPont nor any Affiliate of DuPont is under any obligation to prosecute, maintain, or otherwise keep the Sublicensed Patents in force, or enforce the Sublicensed Patents against any Third Party or to require any Third Party to do any of the same. Nothing in this Agreement shall create for Bioamber any remedy in the event [***] fails to prosecute, maintain, or otherwise keep the Sublicensed Patents in force, or enforce the Sublicensed Patents against any Third Party, even if the results of such failure by [***] are contrary to the interests of Bioamber.

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right in the Licensed Intellectual Property or (b) enforce any intellectual property right in the Licensed Intellectual Property against any Third Party or (c) require any Third Party to do (a) or (b) above. Nothing in this Agreement shall create for Bioamber any remedy in the event DuPont fails to do (a), (b), and/or (c) above.

2.6.4. Nothing in this Agreement shall create for Bioamber any remedy in the event [***] performs, or fails to perform, any act, even if the results of such performance/non-performance are contrary to the interests of Bioamber. Without limiting the foregoing, nothing in this Agreement shall create for Bioamber any remedy in the event [***] publishes any portion of the Licensed Intellectual Property.

2.7. Exclusivity with Respect to DuPont .

2.7.1. During the Exclusion Period and so long as Bioamber has not breached any material provision of this Agreement, DuPont shall not do any of the following:

a. grant to any Third Party a sublicense to any of the rights granted Bioamber pursuant to Sections 2.1 through 2.2.1.d, inclusive, or

b. to the extent DuPont may so forebear without violating an obligation to a Third Party (such Third Parties to include without limitation, [***]), share the contents of any of the Licensed Intellectual Property with Third Parties, other than as required for DuPont to practice on its own behalf, as permitted under this Agreement.

2.7.2. It shall not be considered a breach of DuPont’s forbearance obligations set forth in this Agreement, nor shall Bioamber or any of its sublicensees gain any remedy, if DuPont shares the contents of the Licensed Intellectual Property in response to a request by any legal or regulatory authority to do so, or in any legal action or proceeding.

2.7.3. For so long as this Agreement is in effect, absent the express written permission of Bioamber, DuPont shall not use the Sublicensed Patents nor the Licensed Intellectual Property to make Hydrogenation Products from succinic acid. Nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted as limiting DuPont’s right to develop and commercialize the Sublicensed Patents and/or the Licensed Intellectual Property in-house to make or manufacture BDO and/or THF from feedstocks other than succinic acid.

2.8. Technical Reports . Within ten (10) days of the Effective Date, DuPont shall provide the Technical Reports to Bioamber.

2.9. Technical Know-how . DuPont shall provide Technical Know-how to Bioamber to clarify the technical information concerning Hydrogenation and the Technical Reports licensed pursuant to Section 2.1.1 and 2.1.2, as follows:

2.9.1. DuPont shall expend up to [***] person-days, tallied in half day increments, making a good faith effort to provide answers to questionnaires submitted by Bioamber during the first twelve (12) months after the Effective Date, provided that

a. such responses do not require DuPont to violate an obligation it has to any Third Party (such Third Parties to include without limitation, [***]) with respect to information Bioamber desires to be included in such response, and

b. nothing in this Agreement obligates DuPont to perform any searches of external records or perform any experimental work or perform any other act than a review of its readily available internal records to provide a response to the questionnaires.

 

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2.9.2. During the two (2) years following the Effective Date, at Bioamber’s request, DuPont may expend efforts preparing written responses to questionnaires submitted by Bioamber after the twelve (12) month anniversary of the Effective Date and/or requiring the expenditure of effort by DuPont in addition to the [***] person-days set forth in Section 2.9.1 at DuPont’s sole discretion, such additional effort to be provided, if DuPont decides to so provide, at a cost to Bioamber of [***] per day, billed in half day increments. DuPont shall invoice Bioamber for any fees or expenses incurred pursuant to this Section.

2.10. Catalyst Suppliers . During the first twelve (12) months of the Term, DuPont shall provide to Bioamber (a) manufacturing protocols for Catalysts, (b) a list of the Third Parties that manufacture Catalysts and/or supplied Catalysts to DuPont, and (c) Catalyst batch/code numbers.

2.11. Provision of Hydrogenation Products to DuPont . Bioamber agrees that it will, at DuPont’s request, negotiate in good faith with DuPont concerning entering into an agreement with DuPont regarding the supply of Hydrogenation Products to DuPont. Any agreement resulting from such negotiations will obligate Bioamber to supply commercially reasonable quantities of Hydrogenation Products at reasonable commercial terms, shall be at terms that are [***] by Bioamber to any Third Party for a similar license regardless of when the license is granted to such Third Party, and shall include [***] terms for DuPont.

2.12. Improvements .

2.12.1. DuPont shall be under no obligation to make any further development or improvement to, in connection with, the Licensed Intellectual Property.

2.12.2. The rights granted pursuant to Sections 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2 includes the right for Bioamber to further develop the inventions claimed in the Sublicensed Patents and Licensed Intellectual Property within the scope of the license rights granted in Sections 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2. Such development shall be directed, namely and without limitation, towards methods of manufacturing Hydrogenation Products using a biobased succinic acid feedstock.

2.12.3. As part of such further development, Bioamber will test the Catalysts with succinic acid derived from Bioamber’s fermentation broth and proprietary downstream purification process. Bioamber will communicate the results of such evaluations to DuPont, which results shall be considered as Confidential Information of Bioamber.

2.12.4. The Parties acknowledge and agree that Bioamber shall own all rights, title, and interest in and to the Improvements throughout the world.

2.12.5. Bioamber shall have the right at its own discretion to secure intellectual property protection in any of the Improvements at its own expense.

2.12.6. Bioamber shall report all Improvements to DuPont promptly after the creation of such Improvement.

2.12.7. Bioamber shall provide DuPont with a semi-annual summary report regarding any further evaluations of, development in, or improvement to, the Licensed Intellectual Property. Such reports will include any Improvements made by Bioamber. Such reports will be sent to DuPont at the address set forth in Section 8.1.

2.13. License to Improvements . Bioamber hereby grants DuPont a non-exclusive, royalty-free license, to any and all Improvements outside the Commercial Field.

2.14. Option to Improvements .

2.14.1. Bioamber hereby grants DuPont the right to obtain a non-exclusive, non-sublicensable, royalty bearing license, on commercial terms acceptable to both Parties, to use the Improvements and any other technology owned by Bioamber related to the production of Hydrogenation Products inside the Commercial Field.

2.14.2. Any such license agreement resulting from such negotiations shall be at terms that are [***] by Bioamber to any Third Party for a similar license regardless of when the license is granted to such Third Party and shall include [***] terms for DuPont.

 

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3. PAYMENTS

3.1. Initial Payment . Bioamber shall make a lump-sum payment to DuPont of [***], within ten (10) days following the Effective Date, which payment shall not be creditable or refundable in any event.

3.2. Royalties . In further consideration of the non-exclusive rights granted in Sections 2.1 through 2.2.3, , inclusive, and the commercial benefits afforded Bioamber thereby, as noted in Section 2.4, Bioamber shall pay DuPont the following amounts, subject to Section 3.4.2

3.2.1. [***] percent [***] of all consideration received by Bioamber, including without limitation, upfront, milestone, and royalty payments, from any sublicensee that are received by Bioamber in exchange for the rights granted pursuant to Section 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2; and

3.2.2. [***] percent [***] of net sales of Hydrogenation Products manufactured at any plant (a) built and operated by Bioamber or (b) in which Bioamber and/or its Affiliates owns a majority interest. For the purposes of this section “net sales” means the gross amounts invoiced for the transfer of Hydrogenation Products to a non-Affiliate Third Party, less (a) shipping and insurance charges invoiced to the Third Party transferee of the Hydrogenation Products and (b) allowed product returns and (c) reasonable early payment allowances, all as determined according to standard accounting practices.

3.2.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no royalty will be paid on Bioamber sales of Hydrogenation Products to DuPont from Bioamber that [***].

3.3. Minimum Royalties . The following minimum annual royalty payments shall be paid by Bioamber to DuPont to maintain the non-exclusive rights granted in Sections 2.1 through 2.2.3, inclusive:

3.3.1. Subject to Section 3.4.2, within thirty (30) days following the first anniversary of the Effective Date, Bioamber will pay DuPont a minimum royalty of [***], less any amount paid by Bioamber to DuPont pursuant to Sections 3.2 through 3.2.2, inclusive, during the twelve (12) months preceding the first anniversary of the Effective Date.

3.3.2. Within thirty (30) days following the second anniversary of the Effective Date and each subsequent anniversary of the Effective Date thereafter, subject to Section 5.4, Bioamber will pay DuPont a minimum royalty of [***], less any amount paid by Bioamber to DuPont pursuant to Sections 3.2 through 3.2.2, inclusive, during the twelve (12) months preceding the relevant anniversary of the Effective Date.

3.4. Infringement Claims by Third Parties .

3.4.1. If the practice of the license rights granted pursuant to this Agreement results in a Third Party bringing a claim, suit or proceeding alleging patent infringement against Bioamber, Bioamber shall promptly notify DuPont in writing setting forth the facts of such claim in reasonable detail.

3.4.2. Royalty Abatement . If it is impossible for Bioamber to practice the rights granted pursuant to Sections 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2 without obtaining a license from the Third Party asserting an infringement claim pursuant to Section 3.4 and Bioamber takes a license directly from the party alleging infringement, DuPont shall reduce the royalty obligation set forth in Sections 3.2.1 and/or 3.2.2 and the minimum royalty obligation set forth in Section 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 by an amount equal to [***] percent [***] of the royalties payable to such Third Party in exchange for a license to the asserted patent that allows Bioamber to practice the rights granted pursuant to Sections 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2, provided that in no event shall the royalty reductions set forth immediately above be greater than [***] of the royalties and/or minimum royalties otherwise due to DuPont.

3.5. Invoices for Additional Technical Know-how . If DuPont expends any effort providing Technical Know-how to Bioamber pursuant to Section 2.9.2, Bioamber shall pay invoices from DuPont for such efforts within thirty (30) days of Bioamber’s receipt thereof.

 

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3.6. Payment Period .

3.6.1. Bioamber and DuPont each understands and agrees as follows:

a. all the Sublicensed Patents are set to expire prior to the end of the Term;

b. the Sublicensed Patents could each be abandoned or be held invalid or unenforceable at any time prior to their scheduled expiration date;

c. and the Licensed Intellectual Property could become part of the public domain as a result of the actions of [***] or any Third Party to whom [***] has provided the Licensed Intellectual Property; and

d. the Parties have established the payment schedules set forth in this Agreement as a method of amortizing the financial consideration to be provided by Bioamber in return for the timeliness of benefits accruing to Bioamber hereunder, such benefits to include without limitation, the rights granted pursuant to Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 and the commercial benefits set forth in Section 2.4.

3.6.2. As a result of the forgoing, the Parties each agree that Bioamber’s obligation to pay royalties and minimum royalties to DuPont as set forth in Sections 3.2 through 3.3.2, inclusive, shall continue through the Term, regardless of the status of the Sublicensed Patents or of the Licensed Intellectual Property, unless this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 6.2 or 6.3.3, in which case Bioamber’s obligation to pay royalties and minimum royalties to DuPont as set forth in Sections 3.2 through 3.3.2, inclusive, shall terminate at the date of termination of this Agreement.

3.7. Reports . Subsequent to the lump sum payment pursuant to Section 3.1, Bioamber shall report in writing to DuPont, within thirty (30) days after the end of each anniversary date of the Effective Date, the royalty payments and net sales of Hydrogenation Products subject to royalty payments pursuant to Article 3 during the prior twelve (12) month period. If there were no such royalties or sales, a report nevertheless shall be submitted so stating. Payment shall be submitted to DuPont concurrent with submission of the report. Unless DuPont notifies Bioamber otherwise, the report shall be submitted to:

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Attention: Royalty Accounting

BMP 24-1209.

4417 Lancaster Pike

Wilmington, DE 19880-0024

A copy of the report shall be submitted concurrently to the office receiving notices for DuPont in accordance with Section 8.1.

3.8. United States Dollars .

3.8.1. Unless DuPont notifies Bioamber otherwise, all payments due to DuPont hereunder shall be in U.S. Dollars and shall be submitted by wire transfer to:

[***]

3.8.2. In the event that royalties accrue in a currency other than U.S. Dollars, the royalties shall be converted into U.S. Dollars at the closing buying rate of the JPMorgan Chase Bank in effect on the last business day of the accounting period for which payment is due; provided, however, DuPont may notify Bioamber, for future payments, of (a) another published currency conversion standard that shall apply, or (b) wire transfer instructions for payment of royalties in the currency in which the royalties accrued.

 

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3.9. Late Payments . If any payment due hereunder is not paid when due, the unpaid amount shall bear interest at an annual rate of interest calculated at the Federal Reserve Prime Rate as reported by the Wall Street Journal on the date such payment is due, plus an additional [***], calculated on the number of days such payment is delinquent. Such interest shall accrue on the balance of unpaid amounts from the date such amounts become due until payment in full. The penalty and interest available to DuPont pursuant to this Section shall in no way limit any other remedies available to DuPont.

3.10. Record Retention . Bioamber shall keep, and require its sublicensees of the rights granted pursuant to Section 2.1.1 and/or 2.1.2 to keep, adequate records in sufficient detail to audit to completion Bioamber’s performance under, and compliance with, the terms of this Agreement and to verify the payments accrued, made, or to be made, and the accuracy of any reports provided hereunder. Bioamber shall maintain such records for at least three (3) years following the date on which a royalty report is due.

3.11. Audit Rights .

3.11.1. DuPont shall have the right, upon fifteen (15) days notice to Bioamber, to audit during regular business hours, those records deemed by the auditor to be reasonably necessary to audit to completion Bioamber’s performance under, and compliance with, this Agreement and to verify the payments accrued, made, or to be made, and the accuracy of any reports provided hereunder. During such examination, the auditor’s right to examine includes without limitation those records required to maintained pursuant to Section 3.10, as well as production and shipping logs and meeting notes and memoranda.

3.11.2. The auditor shall have the right, following reasonable notice to Bioamber, to interview, during regular business hours, Bioamber’s employees or contractors who may have access to information deemed by the auditor to be reasonably necessary to audit to completion Bioamber’s performance under, and compliance with, this Agreement and to verify the payments accrued, made, or to be made, and the accuracy of any reports provided hereunder.

3.11.3. The auditor shall be required to agree to terms of confidentiality consistent with this Agreement with respect to any confidential information it receives, provided that such agreement shall not prohibit the reporting to DuPont of any finding under the Audit. Bioamber shall require any sublicensees of the rights granted in Sections 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 to maintain such records as are required under this Agreement. Bioamber shall require any such sublicensees to allow DuPont to exercise the examination and interview rights granted hereunder with respect to any such sublicensee. .

3.11.4. Such examination and/or interviews shall not take place more often than once a year, nor cover any records or information that date prior to the date of the last such examination/interview.

3.11.5. In the event the report demonstrates that Bioamber has underpaid any amount contemplated hereunder, Bioamber shall promptly pay such amount together with interest calculated pursuant to Section 3.9.

3.11.6. If any such audit reveals that Bioamber has underpaid DuPont by [***] of the amount that was due DuPont, Bioamber shall reimburse DuPont’s expenses incurred in conducting the audit. Such reimbursement shall be due as of the date DuPont notifies Bioamber of the shortage causes the reimburse obligation to arise.

 

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4. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

4.1. Confidentiality and Non-Use . Confidential Information disclosed by a Disclosing Party to a Receiving Party shall be maintained in strict confidence by the Receiving Party, and not used for any purpose other than those authorized by this Agreement, for a fifteen (15) year period commencing from the Effective Date. Without limiting the foregoing, the Receiving Party shall not use Confidential Information to compete with or adversely affect the business or operations of the Disclosing Party or its Affiliates or those doing business with them. The Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information to the Receiving Party’s Representatives on a “need to know” basis, so long as such Representatives agree to be bound by the obligations of confidentiality and non-use set forth in this Agreement or at least as strict as those set forth in this Agreement. The Receiving Party shall be responsible for any breach of the obligations of confidentiality and non-use set forth in this Agreement by any of the Receiving Party’s Representatives.

4.2. Required Disclosure . If a Receiving Party is required by law to disclose any Confidential Information, such Receiving Party shall (a) notify the Disclosing Party of such requirement sufficiently in advance of such required disclosure in order to permit the Disclosing Party to take steps to prevent such disclosure, and (b) prior to any disclosure consult with and assist the Disclosing Party in obtaining a protective order or other appropriate measure. In any event, the Receiving Party will disclose only that portion of the Confidential Information which is legally required and will use best efforts to assure that confidential treatment is accorded any Confidential Information so disclosed.

4.3. Equitable Relief . The Receiving Party acknowledges that (a) the Confidential Information disclosed to the Receiving Party by the Disclosing Party is the trade secret information of the Disclosing Party, (b) any breach of the obligations of confidentiality and/or non-use set forth herein may cause irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party, (c) in the event of such breach, damages alone will not be an adequate remedy to the Disclosing Party, and (d) in addition to all other remedies to which the Disclosing Party may be entitled hereunder or otherwise, the Disclosing Party may be entitled to injunctive relief, including specific performance, with respect to said obligations in any court of competent jurisdiction.

4.4. Return of Confidential Information . Upon request by the Disclosing Party at any time, the Receiving Party will promptly destroyed or return to the Disclosing Party (at the Disclosing Party’s sole option) the original and all copies of all the Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information and will, upon request, certify in writing to the Disclosing Party as to the Receiving Party’s compliance with this paragraph, except that the Receiving Party may keep one (1) copy for archival purposes only.

4.5. No Grant of Rights . Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the Receiving Party shall not be deemed to receive any right or license under any Confidential Information disclosed by a Disclosing Party pursuant to this Agreement.

4.6. Press Release . Bioamber may not issue any press release, advertisement, or any other communication concerning this Agreement, without the express written consent of DuPont. The Parties agree to release a press release of the form attached to this Agreement as Schedule C after the exact wording of such a press release has been agreed to by the Parties. The exact wording of the press release shall be agreed to by the Parties within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date. The parties may issues future additional press releases as the Parties may agree.

 

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5. WARRANTIES AND LIMITATIONS

5.1. Representation . DUPONT REPRESENTS THAT IT HAS THE RIGHT TO GRANT THE RIGHTS GRANTED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2.1.1 AND 2.1.2 OF THIS AGREEMENT.

5.2. No Warranty of Success . DUPONT DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THAT ANY SUCCESSFUL COMMERCIAL RESULTS WILL BE OBTAINED BY BIOAMBER AS A RESULT OF EXERCISING THE RIGHTS GRANTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. NEITHER DUPONT NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE TO BIOAMBER OR ANY OF BIOAMBER’S SUBLICENSEES BECAUSE OF ANY FAILURE IN BIOAMBER AND/OR ITS SUBLICENSEES OPERATIONS.

5.3. General Disclaimer of Warranty . THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY EXTENDED IN THIS ARTICLE 5.

5.4. No Warranty of Additional Obligation . DUPONT DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THAT BIOAMBER OR ANY OF ITS SUBLICENSEES OF THE RIGHTS GRANTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.1.1 AND/OR 2.1.2 MAY PRACTICE THE RIGHTS GRANTED PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 2.1.1 AND/OR 2.1.2 ABSENT OBTAINING LICENSE RIGHTS FROM ANY THIRD PARTY, REGULATORY APPROVAL, AND/OR PERMITS. NEITHER DUPONT NOR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE TO BIOAMBER OR ANY OF BIOAMBER’S SUBLICENSEES FOR COSTS INCURRED BY BIOAMBER OR ANY OF BIOAMBER’S SUBLICENSEES IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING ANY SUCH LICENSE RIGHTS, REGULATORY APPROVAL, AND/OR PERMIT.

5.5. Confidential Information . Any Confidential Information provided hereunder is provided “AS IS,” without warranty of any kind, including, without limitation, any warranty of non-infringement.

5.6. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY . IN THE EVENT BIOAMBER BRINGS AGAINST DUPONT ANY CLAIMS, SUITS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION, SEEKING DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL CLAIMS, AWARDS FOR DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS, INTEREST, PENALTIES, ETC.), IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY RIGHTS LICENSED TO BIOAMBER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED BY DUPONT TO BIOAMBER UNDER THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION A BREACH BY DUPONT OF ANY WARRANTY, REPRESENTATION OR OBLIGATION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT), BIOAMBER AGREES THAT THE TOTAL COMBINED LIABILITY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITY FOR ALL CLAIMS, AWARDS FOR DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS, INTEREST, PENALTIES, ETC.) OF ALL DUPONT INDEMNITEES TO BIOAMBER RESULTING FROM ALL SUCH CLAIMS, SUITS, OR CAUSES OF ACTION SHALL BE NO GREATER THAN FOUR HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($400,000.00).

5.7. SPECIAL DAMAGES . NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO THE OTHER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY BE INCURRED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER.

 

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5.8. HEALTH AND SAFETY . DUPONT DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THAT THE EXERCISE OF THE RIGHTS GRANTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE USE OF ANY PRODUCTS MADE PURSUANT TO THE PRACTICE OF SUCH RIGHTS WILL NOT RESULT IN SAFETY OR HEALTH HAZARDS TO WORKERS, THE ENVIRONMENT, OR TO PURCHASERS OF SUCH PRODUCTS.

5.9. INDEMNIFICATION BY BIOAMBER . BIOAMBER HAS SOLE DISCRETION AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS DESIGN, MAKING, MANUFACTURE, AND SALE OF PRODUCTS PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. ACCORDINGLY, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BIOAMBER SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD THE DUPONT INDEMNITEES HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, OBLIGATIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LIABILITY, COSTS AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL CLAIMS, AWARDS FOR DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS, INTEREST, PENALTIES, ETC), INJURIES TO PERSONS (INCLUDING DEATH) OR PROPERTY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF USE), PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS, CLAIMS FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT, CLAIMS BY THE OWNER OF THE SUBLICENSED PATENTS THAT PRACTICING HYDROGENATION AS PERFORMED BY BIOMABER VIOLATES THE TERMS OF ANY AGREEMENT [***] HAS WITH DUPONT (EXCEPTING [***] ), AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT (COLLECTIVELY, “LIABILITIES”), WHATEVER THE CAUSE MAY BE, BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATED TO THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF BIOAMBER AND ITS AFFILIATES AND/OR ANY OF THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONSULTANTS,SUBLICENSEES OR OTHER PERSONS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF OR UNDER THEIR CONTROL, IN CONNECTION WITH BIOAMBER’S AND/OR ANY BIOAMBER SUBLICENSEES’ EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE OF, OR FAILURE TO PERFORM, THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ANY OF THE DUPONT INDEMNITEES, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LIABILITIES ARE ESTABLISHED IN A COURT OF LAW TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED SOLELY AND DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT ON THE PART OF ANY OF THE DUPONT INDEMNITEES.

5.10. Insurance .

5.10.1. Bioamber, at its expense, shall carry and maintain in force at all times relevant hereto the following insurance, on policy forms and with insurance companies authorized to do business in the jurisdiction(s) where work is to be performed and acceptable to DuPont , at the indicated minimum coverage limits. Such insurance coverage shall be of an “occurrence-based” basis, or Bioamber shall secure and maintain “tail insurance” coverage for acts occurring during the Term. DuPont shall be named as a loss payee and co-insured thereon (except for the policy for Worker’s Compensation). Bioamber shall provide proof of such insurance to DuPont upon request. In the event DuPont has requested proof of such coverage and Bioamber has not provided such proof to DuPont within thirty (30) days of such request, DuPont may obtain such coverage for Bioamber, at Bioamber’s expense, if the same is not obtained and proof thereof given to DuPont.

 

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a. Workers’ Compensation - Statutory; Employer’s Liability - five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) per accident/per employee; and such other insurance as may be required by Statutory law. This policy shall include a waiver of subrogation to DuPont. The obligation set forth in this Section is shall only apply if Bioamber builds and/or operates plants producing Hydrogenation Products.

b. Commercial General Liability (Occurrence Form), including Contractual Liability and liability for Products and Completed Operations, in a combined limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage - three million dollars ($3,000,000) per occurrence. This policy shall name DuPont as additional insured.

c. Other insurance appropriate for Bioamber’s business or as required by law.

5.10.2. Bioamber shall maintain in force the insurance required by Sections 5.10.1 through 5.10.1.c, inclusive, and shall seasonably renew all required coverage during the Term.

5.10.3. Upon the request of DuPont, Bioamber shall provide DuPont with certificates of insurance evidencing the coverage. Such certificates shall be on a standard insurance industry form and underwritten by a carrier with an AM Best rating of A- or above. Such certificates shall provide that the insurer will give DuPont at least thirty (30) days advance notice of any changes in, or cancellation or non-renewal of, coverage and note any exclusions.

5.10.4. Bioamber shall require that any sublicensee carry the same coverage in the same limits as set out above and other coverage as Bioamber deems appropriate and shall provide proof of such coverage.

5.10.5. Bioamber shall require that any subcontractor it employs carry the same coverage in the same limits as set out above and other coverage as Bioamber deems appropriate and shall provide proof of such coverage.

5.10.6. Neither failure of Bioamber to comply with any or all of the insurance sections of the Agreement, nor the failure to secure endorsements on policies as may be necessary to carry out the terms and sections of the Agreement, shall be construed to limit or relieve Bioamber from any of its obligations under the Agreement.

 

6. TERM AND TERMINATION

6.1. Term . This Agreement shall be in effect for the Term, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement.

6.2. Termination Without Cause . During the Development Period, Bioamber may terminate this Agreement at any time, and for any reason whatsoever, by providing DuPont with thirty (30) days advance written notice of termination. Such termination shall be effective thirty (30) days after DuPont’s receipt of the notice.

6.3. Termination for Cause .

6.3.1. If Bioamber breaches, or defaults in the performance of, or fails to be in compliance with, any material warranty, representation, agreement or covenant of this Agreement, other than a breach of its obligation to make any payment due under Article

 

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3, and such default or noncompliance shall not have been substantially remedied, or steps initiated to substantially remedy the same to DuPont’s reasonable satisfaction, within sixty (60) days after receipt by Bioamber of a written notice thereof and demand to cure such default from DuPont, DuPont may terminate this Agreement. DuPont shall so terminate by providing a written notice of termination, and such termination shall be effective as of the date of Bioamber’s receipt of the notice of termination.

6.3.2. If Bioamber breaches, or defaults in the payment of any payment due under Article 3, and such default or noncompliance shall not have been substantially remedied, or steps initiated to substantially remedy the same to DuPont’s reasonable satisfaction, within thirty (30) days after receipt by Bioamber of a written notice thereof and demand to cure such default from DuPont, DuPont may terminate this Agreement. DuPont shall so terminate by providing a written notice of termination, and such termination shall be effective as of the date of Bioamber’s receipt of the notice of termination.

6.3.3. If DuPont breaches, or defaults in the performance of, or fails to be in compliance with, any material warranty, representation, agreement or covenant of this Agreement, and such default or noncompliance shall not have been substantially remedied, or steps initiated to substantially remedy the same to Bioamber’s reasonable satisfaction, within sixty (60) days after receipt by DuPont of a written notice thereof and demand to cure such default from Bioamber, Bioamber may terminate this Agreement. Bioamber shall so terminate by providing a written notice of termination, and such termination shall be effective as of the date of DuPont’s receipt of the notice of termination.

6.4. Bankruptcy . Should Bioamber (1) become insolvent or unable to pay its debts as they mature, or (2) make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or (3) permit or procure the appointment of a receiver for its assets, or (4) become the subject of any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar proceeding, then DuPont may at any time thereafter terminate this Agreement. DuPont shall so terminate by providing a written notice of termination, and such termination shall be effective as of the date of Bioamber’s receipt of the notice of termination.

6.5. Termination for Patent Challenge .

6.5.1. In the event that Bioamber brings any Patent Challenge (except as required under a court order or subpoena) then DuPont may immediately terminate this Agreement. DuPont shall so terminate by providing a written notice of termination, and such termination shall be effective as of the date of Bioamber’s receipt of the notice of termination.

6.5.2. In the event that any such Patent Challenge brought by Bioamber is unsuccessful, Bioamber shall reimburse DuPont for all reasonable legal fees and expenses incurred in its defense of the Patent Challenge.

6.6. Effect of Termination .

6.6.1. On the date this Agreement is terminated for any reason prior to the end of the Term (the “Early Termination Date”), Bioamber shall immediately cease performing Hydrogenation using the Sublicensed Patents and the Licensed Intellectual Property until the later of (a) the termination/expiration of the last to terminate/expire of the Sublicensed Patents or (b) the end of the Exclusion Period.

 

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6.6.2. Early termination of this Agreement shall not affect the rights and obligations of either Party incurred prior to termination. For example, obligations to make payments then due, and to maintain Confidential Information in confidence, shall survive termination. Upon termination, each Party shall return Confidential Information of the other Party, or destroy it, as the Disclosing Party shall instruct, and cease any use of Confidential Information of the other Party.

6.6.3. If this Agreement is terminated prior to the end of the Term other than pursuant to Section 6.3.3, Bioamber hereby grants to DuPont, (a) a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use the Improvements, (b) a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to any other know-how or developments made by or on behalf of Bioamber pursuant to Section 2.12 through 2.12.7, inclusive, related to the Sublicensed Patents and/or the Licensed Intellectual Property, and (c) a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to any license rights obtained by or on behalf of Bioamber that are necessary or desirable to allow DuPont to grant licenses pursuant to Section 2.2.2.

6.6.4. If this Agreement is terminated prior to the end of the Exclusion Period other than pursuant to Section 6.3.3, DuPont’s obligations set forth in Sections 2.7 through 2.7.1.b, inclusive, shall terminate concurrently with the termination of this Agreement.

6.7. Termination Not Sole Remedy . Unless otherwise specified, termination is not the sole remedy under this Agreement and, whether or not termination is effected, all other remedies will remain available except as expressly agreed to herein.

6.8. Provision of Documents and Information . In addition to Bioamber’s obligation to return or destroy DuPont Confidential Information pursuant to Section 4.4, within ten (10) days of the termination or expiration of this Agreement, Bioamber shall (a) destroy or return to DuPont (at DuPont’s sole option) the original and all copies of all DuPont’s Confidential Information (except that Bioamber may keep one (1) copy for archival purposes only); (b) destroy or return to DuPont (at DuPont’s sole option) all documents containing derivative information based on such Confidential Information; and provide DuPont with copies of tangible embodiments of any other know-how or developments made by or on behalf of Bioamber pursuant to Section 2.12 through 2.12.7, inclusive, related to the Sublicensed Patents and/or the Licensed Intellectual Property. Bioamber will, upon DuPont’s request, certify in writing to DuPont as to Bioamber’s compliance with this Section

6.9. Survival . The provisions of Sections 2.6.1 through 2.6.4, inclusive, 3.9 through 3.11.6, inclusive, 6.7, and 6.9 and Articles 1, 4, 5, and 8 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. The obligation to pay amounts accrued under Article 3 prior to termination shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement. For the sake of clarity, the Parties each agree that the obligation to pay royalties and minimum royalties set forth in Sections 3.2 through 3.3.2, inclusive, shall not survive early termination of this Agreement.

 

7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION .

7.1. Senior Executive Panel . If any dispute or claim arising under the Agreement cannot be readily resolved by the Parties, the Parties shall refer the matter to a panel consisting of one (1) senior executive from each party for review and resolution. The senior executive shall not have been directly involved in the claim or dispute. A copy of the Agreement terms, relevant facts, areas of disagreement, and concise summary of the basis for each side’s contentions will be

 

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provided to both executives who shall review the same, confer, and attempt to reach a mutual resolution of the issue. The senior executives shall attempt to meet in person or by phone and resolve the dispute within thirty business (30) days of their appointment.

 

7.2. Mediation .

7.2.1. If the dispute cannot be resolved by the senior executive panel within ten (10) days of the date of the senior executive’s conference, then the Parties shall submit the matter to mediation within thirty (30) days thereafter in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, as modified herein, and each Party shall bear equally the costs of the mediation. Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, the mediation will take place in Wilmington, Delaware.

7.2.2. The Parties will jointly appoint a mutually acceptable mediator, seeking assistance in such regard from the American Arbitration Association if they are unable to agree upon such appointment within twenty (20) days from the conclusion of the negotiation period.

7.2.3. The Parties agree to participate in good faith in the mediation and negotiations related thereto for a period of thirty (30) days or such longer period as they may mutually agree following the initial mediation session.

7.2.4. The mediator, prior to any proceedings hereunder, will sign an agreement whereby any such mediator(s) agrees to keep the existence and substance of any proceedings hereunder in confidence.

7.3. Legal /Equitable Remedy . In the event the mediation fails to yield mutually satisfactorily results, nothing herein, however, shall preclude either Party from seeking remedy of a dispute in a court of law or equity in accordance with Section 8.2.

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8. MISCELLANEOUS

8.1. Notices . Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given by either Party under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effective when delivered, if delivered by hand or by electronic facsimile or by courier or five (5) days after mailing if mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid and return receipt requested. All such notices shall be addressed to each Party at the following addresses or such other address an may be designated by notice pursuant to this Section:

 

If to DuPont:

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Intellectual Assets & Licensing

Experimental Station 268/303

P.O. Box 80268

Wilmington, DE 19880-0268

Attn: Howard L. Hertzberg

Phone: [***]

Facsimile: (302) 695-1437

 

If to Bioamber:

Bioamber s.a.s.

1250 Rene-Levesque West, Suite 4110

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

H3B 4W8

Attn: Mr. Jean-François Huc, Director General

Phone : (514) 844-8000

E-Mail : [***]

Facsimile : (514) 844-5836

 

With a copy to :

Boivin Desbiens Senecal, g.p.

2000 McGill College, Suite 2000

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

H3A 3H3

Attn : Mr. Thomas Desbiens, Esq.

Phone: (514) 844-5468

E-Mail: [***]

Facsimile: (514) 844-5836

8.2. Choice of Law . The validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement and any disputes arising thereunder shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflict of law principles thereof. This Agreement shall not be governed by the U.N. Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods. Any legal action arising from a dispute or question regarding the terms and conditions, or performance of this Agreement may be instituted only in the appropriate court for the State of Delaware or the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Matters between the Parties pertaining to the validity or enforceability of United States Sublicensed Patents shall be instituted only in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Matters pertaining to the validity or enforceability of Sublicensed Patents, other than United States Sublicensed Patents, shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the territory in which such Sublicensed Patents exist. The Parties consent to the personal jurisdiction and waive any objection to the venue of these courts. The Parties further consent that any service of process may be served by overnight courier or express mail at the respective addresses stated in Section 8.1.

8.3. Assignment . This Agreement may be assigned or transferred by a Party to such entity that is the successor to substantially all of those business assets of the Party to which this Agreement applies, provided that the Party gives written notice thereof to the other Party within a reasonable time and such successor agrees in writing to abide by the terms and conditions hereof. Either Party may delegate performance hereunder, in whole or in part, to an Affiliate(s), but shall remain responsible for performance of its obligations hereunder. Notwithstanding the above, Bioamber shall not, and shall have no right to, assign this Agreement (a) any entity that DuPont would be barred from entering into the Agreement with under an law or regulation or (b) any entity in a country listed in Country Group E of the CFR Section 15 Supplement 1 to Part 740.

 

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8.4. Compliance with Laws . The Parties shall abide by the laws and regulations of the United States, including, without limitation, Export Control and related regulations that pertain to the export of technology.

8.5. Independent Contractors . Each Party shall remain an independent contractor. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating an agency or joint venture relationship between the Parties

8.6. Entire Agreement; Merger . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter contained herein. Any prior agreement between the Parties is subsumed by this Agreement. Any modifications shall be in writing, duly signed by both Parties. Any prior agreement, arrangement or undertaking, whether oral or in writing is hereby superseded.

8.7. Force Majeure . No Party shall be liable for any failure or delay in performance under this Agreement to the extent that, and for the period that, such failure or delay arises from Force Majeure and the affected Party has informed the other Party within five (5) business days in detail of the Force Majeure event. A Force Majeure consists of an event beyond the reasonable control of the affected Party and includes, without limitation, fire, explosion, earthquake, storm, flood, strike, labor difficulties, war, insurrection, riot, act of God or the public enemy, or any law, act, order, export or import control regulations, proclamation, decree, regulation, ordinance, or instructions of local, state, federal or foreign governmental or other public authorities, or judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction (but excluding a court injunction against a Party’s performance) and not otherwise arising out of breach by such Party of this Agreement. In the event of the occurrence of such an event, the Party so affected shall give prompt written notice to the other Party, stating the period of time the occurrence is expected to continue and shall use best efforts to end the failure or delay and ensure that the effects of such Force Majeure are minimized.

8.8. Beneficiaries . No person, other than Bioamber or DuPont and their permitted assignees hereunder, shall be deemed an intended beneficiary hereunder or have any right to enforce any obligation of this Agreement.

8.9. Advice of Counsel . DuPont and Bioamber have each consulted counsel of their choice regarding this Agreement, and each acknowledges and agrees that this Agreement shall not be deemed to have been drafted by one Party or another and will be construed accordingly.

8.10. No Trademark Rights . Except as provided herein, no right, express or implied, is granted by this Agreement to use in any manner the name “DuPont,” or any other trade name or trademark of DuPont or its Affiliates or “Bioamber,” or any other trade name or trademark of Bioamber or its Affiliates in connection with performance of this Agreement.

8.11. Waiver . No waiver of any rights or consent under this Agreement shall be deemed effective unless contained in writing signed by the Party charged with such waiver or consent, and no waiver of any breach or failure to perform shall be deemed a waiver of any future breach or failure to perform or any other right arising under this Agreement.

8.12. Headings . The section headings contained in this Agreement are included for convenience only and form no part of the agreement between the Parties

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement.

 

Bioamber S.A.S.     E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

/s/ Jean-François Huc

   

/s/ Michael Saltzeberg

Signature     Signature

Jean-François Huc

   

Michael Saltzeberg

Printed Name     Printed Name

Director General

   

Business Director, Bio Specialties

Title     Title

 

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SCHEDULE A

List of the Sublicensed Patents:

 

1. [***] issued [***]

 

2. [***] issued [***]

 

3. [***] issued [***]

 

4. [***] issued [***]

 

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SCHEDULE B

TECHNICAL REPORTS

 

1. [***]

 

2. [***]

 

3. [***]

 

4. [***]

 

5. [***]

 

6. [***]

 

7. [***]

 

8. [***]

 

9. [***]

 

10. [***]

 

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SCHEDULE C

Form of Press Release

Bioamber and DuPont Collaborate on Derivatives of Biobased Succinic Acid

Princeton, NJ – July 1, 2010 – Bioamber, a joint venture between DNP Green Technology and ARD, and E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (DuPont), have announced a strategic collaboration in the field of biobased derivatives of succinic acid. Under the terms of the agreement, Bioamber has licensed certain DuPont technology and DuPont has a right of first refusal to secure off-take from future commercial plants.

Bioamber, which recently commissioned the world’s first biobased succinic acid plant, is actively developing technologies to transform biobased succinic acid into value added derivative products. “DuPont’s technology will accelerate our development program and shorten our time to market” stated Jean-Francois Huc, President of DNP Green. “Our collaboration with DuPont will help ensure that we are first to market, and it could reduce the commercial risk associated with building large plants” he added.

About Bioamber

Bioamber is the joint venture between DNP Green Technology and Agro-industrie Recherches et Développements (ARD) that is dedicated to succinic acid. Bioamber possesses the only biobased succinic acid technology that has been proven at a commercial scale. Bioamber recently commissioned the world’s first and only biobased succinic acid plant in Pomacle, France. For more information, visit www.bio-amber.com

About DuPont

To be completed

About DNP Green Technology

DNP Green Technology is a private US company that produces renewable chemicals. Through numerous scientific and business partnerships, DNP Green Technology has built an extensive IP portfolio and know-how covering the production, purification and uses of biobased succinic acid and derivatives including modified PBS, a biodegradable polymer. DNP Green is actively developing other bio-based chemical platforms, leveraging industrial biotechnology and chemical synthesis to produce renewable chemicals and bio-based materials. The company has offices in Princeton, N.J., Shanghai, China and Montreal, Canada. For more information, visit www.dnpgreen.com

About ARD

ARD (Agro-Industrie Recherches et Développements) is the R&D centre of a large agro-industrial consortium based in Champagne-Ardenne, France. Member of the global-scale competitiveness cluster IAR (Industries and Agro-Resources), ARD adds value to and finds new outlets for agricultural crops. It develops innovative and competitive bio-based molecules produced in bio-refineries. With its subsidiary SOLIANCE, specialized in the production and commercialization of cosmetics active ingredients, ARD has 25 years of experience in biomass fractionation, bio-based chemistry, and industrial biotechnology. ARD and its affiliates employ over 130 people. For more information, please visit www.a-r-d.fr

For More Information:

Mike Hartmann

VP Corporate

DNP Green Technology

E-mail: mike.hartmann@dnpgreen.com

Phone +1 (514) 844-8000 x120

 

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AMENDMENT TO THE LICENSE AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY AND BIOAMBER S.A.S. AND ENTERED INTO FORCE AS OF JUNE 28, 2010

 

This Amendment Agreement (the Amendment”) is made as of February 18 th , 2011 and is to be effective nunc pro tunc , as of June 28, 2010, between E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (“DuPont”) and BioAmber S.A.S. (“BioAmber”).

WHEREAS DuPont and BioAmber entered into a License Agreement which entered into force on June 28, 2010 (the “Agreement”);

WHEREAS the parties desire to amend the Agreement as set forth herein;

NOW THEREFORE, DuPont and BioAmber agree to amend the Agreement as follows:

 

1. Sections 1.3 through 1.3.3, inclusive shall be replaced with the following:

1.3. “Confidential Information” means information disclosed by BioAmber hereunder when such is identified as the confidential information of BioAmber. Tangible embodiments of information shall be deemed as “identified as confidential information” if clearly labeled as “Confidential” or “Proprietary” or with some other legend or marking indicating the confidential nature of the information. Information that is disclosed verbally or by other non-tangible disclosure to DuPont shall be deemed as “identified as confidential information” if it is set forth by BioAmber in a writing clearly labeled “Confidential” or “Proprietary” or with some other legend or marking indicating the confidential nature of the information, and the writing is delivered to DuPont within fifteen (15) days of said verbal/non-written disclosure. Information disclosed verbally or by other non-written disclosure to DuPont shall be treated as Confidential Information during the fifteen (15) day period following such disclosure.

1.3.1. Information shall not be considered Confidential Information to the extent that any such information was (a) as of the date of disclosure to DuPont, known to DuPont and such knowledge can be substantiated by reasonable documentation; (b) as of the date of disclosure to DuPont, disclosed in published literature or generally available to the public; (c) after the date of disclosure to DuPont, disclosed in published literature or generally available to the public, other than by a breach by DuPont of the obligations of confidentiality and non-use set forth in this Agreement; (d) developed by DuPont independently from, and without exposure to, the information provided by BioAmber; or (e) obtained by DuPont from a third party without binder of secrecy, provided that such third party had no obligation of confidentiality to BioAmber or any of its Affiliates relating to the Confidential Information.

1.3.2. Information disclosed hereunder shall not be deemed to be within the exceptions merely set forth in Section 1.3.1 merely because such information is embraced by more general knowledge in the public domain or in DuPont’s possession. In addition, no combination of features shall be deemed to be within the foregoing exceptions merely because individual features are in the public domain or in DuPont’s possession, but only if the combination itself and its principles of operation are in the public domain or in DuPont’s possession.

1.3.3. For the purposes of Sections 1.3 through 1.3.3, inclusive, “information” includes, without limitation, all information relating to existing and potential inventions (whether or not reduced to practice), discoveries, know-how, technologies, reports, data, results, observations, computer programs, patent applications, hypotheses, research directions,

 

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developments, improvements, drawings, designs, specifications, methodologies, algorithms, formulas, protocols, strategic plans, business plans, business opportunities, draft and/or final regulatory filings, customers, potential customers, suppliers, markets, contracts, prices, products, personnel, strategies, policies, systems, procedures, information, processes, research, applications, methods of manufacture and any other information relating to BioAmber or any of its Affiliates.

 

2. Section 1.8 shall be deleted in its entirety.

 

3. Section 1.19 shall be deleted in its entirety.

 

4. Section 1.20 shall be replaced with the following:

1.20. “Representatives” means the directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, and/or Affiliates of DuPont to whom DuPont needs to disclose Confidential Information in connection with the Parties’ performance under this Agreement.

 

5. Section 6.6.2 shall be replaced with the following

6.6.2. Early termination of this Agreement shall not affect the rights and obligations of either Party incurred prior to termination. For example, obligations to make payments then due, and to maintain Confidential Information in confidence, shall survive termination. Upon termination, DuPont shall return Confidential Information to BioAmber, or destroy it, as BioAmber shall instruct, and cease any use of BioAmber Confidential Information.

 

6. Article 4, Inclusive, shall be replaced with the following.

 

  4. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

4.1. Confidentiality and Non-Use . Confidential Information disclosed by BioAmber to DuPont shall be maintained in strict confidence by DuPont and not used by DuPont for any purpose other than those authorized by this Agreement, for a fifteen (15) year period commencing from the Effective Date. Without limiting the foregoing, DuPont shall not use Confidential Information to compete with or adversely affect the business or operations of BioAmber or its Affiliates or those doing business with them. DuPont may disclose Confidential Information to DuPont’s Representatives on a “need to know” basis, so long as such Representatives agree to be bound by the obligations of confidentiality and non-use set forth in this Agreement or at least as strict as those set forth in this Agreement. DuPont shall be responsible for any breach of the obligations of confidentiality and non-use set forth in this Agreement by any of DuPont’s Representatives.

4.2. Required Disclosure . If DuPont is required by law to disclose any Confidential Information, DuPont shall (a) notify BioAmber of such requirement sufficiently in advance of such required disclosure in order to permit BioAmber to take steps to prevent such disclosure, and (b) prior to any disclosure consult with and assist BioAmber in obtaining a protective order or other appropriate measure. In any event, DuPont will disclose only that portion of the Confidential Information which is legally required and will use best efforts to assure that confidential treatment is accorded any Confidential Information so disclosed.

4.3. Equitable Relief . DuPont acknowledges that (a) the Confidential Information disclosed to DuPont by BioAmber is the trade secret information of BioAmber, (b) any breach of the obligations of confidentiality and/or non-use set forth herein may cause irreparable harm to BioAmber, (c) in the event of such breach, damages alone will not be an adequate remedy to BioAmber, and (d) in addition to all other remedies to which BioAmber may be entitled hereunder or otherwise, BioAmber may be entitled to injunctive relief, including specific performance, with respect to said obligations in any court of competent jurisdiction.

 

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4.4. Return of Confidential Information . Upon request by BioAmber at any time, DuPont will promptly destroyed or return to BioAmber (at BioAmber’s sole option) the original and all copies of all BioAmber’s Confidential Information and will, upon request, certify in writing to BioAmber as to DuPont’s compliance with this paragraph, except that DuPont may keep one (1) copy for archival purposes only.

4.5. No Grant of Rights . Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, DuPont shall not be deemed to receive any right or license under any Confidential Information disclosed by BioAmber pursuant to this Agreement.

4.6. Press Release . Bioamber may not issue any press release, advertisement, or any other communication concerning this Agreement, without the express written consent of DuPont. The Parties agree to release a press release of the form attached to this Agreement as Schedule C after the exact wording of such a press release has been agreed to by the Parties. The exact wording of the press release shall be agreed to by the Parties within thirty (30) days of the Effective Date. The parties may issues future additional press releases as the Parties may agree.

 

7. The Schedules A and B of the Agreement are deleted and replaced by the Schedules A and B attached hereto, which form an integral part hereof.

 

8. The provisions of the Agreement not modified herein shall continue to be in force as stated in the Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this agreement as of the date first written above.

 

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company     BioAmber S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Michael Saltzeberg

    By:  

/s/ Jean-François Huc

Signature     Jean-François Huc
    President

Michael Saltzeberg, Business Director, Bio Specialties

     
Name and Title      

 

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SCHEDULE A

List of the Sublicensed Patents:

 

1. [***] issued [***]

 

2. [***] issued [***]

 

3. [***] issued [***]

 

4. [***] issued [***]

 

5. [***] issued [***]

 

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SCHEDULE B

TECHNICAL REPORTS

 

1. [***]

 

2. [***]

 

3. [***]

 

4. [***]

 

5. [***]

 

6. [***]

 

7. [***]

 

8. [***]

 

9. [***]

 

10. [***]

 

11. [***]

 

12. [***]

 

13. [***]

 

14. [***]

 

15. [***]

 

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Exhibit 10.36

 

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RESTATED TOLL MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT

THIS RESTATED TOLL MANUFACTURING AGREEMENT (the “ Agreement ”), signed as of December 7, 2012 (the “ Signature Date ”), with an effective date as of December 1 st , 2011 (the “ Effective Date ”), is made and entered into by and among Agro Industrie Recherches et Développements, S.A., a French entity (“ ARD ”), BioAmber S.A.S., a French entity (“ BioAmber ”) and BioAmber Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ BioAmber US ”).

PRELIMINARY STATEMENTS

WHEREAS BioAmber US, ARD and BioAmber have signed a Transitional Work Plan Agreement as of September 30 th , 2010 (the “ Transitional Work Plan Agreement ”) providing for the possible entry into force of a Toll Manufacturing Agreement;

WHEREAS BioAmber US, ARD and BioAmber have signed a Toll Manufacturing Agreement as of September 30 th , 2010, which entered into force as of November 8 th , 2011 (the “ Initial Toll Manufacturing Agreement ”);

WHEREAS BioAmber US, ARD and BioAmber have agreed to revised terms and conditions relating to their relationship in connection with the Initial Toll Manufacturing Agreement and therefore with to execute a Restated Toll Manufacturing Agreement, being this Agreement;

WHEREAS, BioAmber agrees to grant, for the duration of this Agreement, to ARD a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty free license to any intellectual property rights (“IP”) (i.e. any required licensed patents and licensed know-how granted by BioAmber US to BioAmber as defined in the License Agreement between BioAmber US and BioAmber dated 25 September 2008, with the exclusion of the Derivative Products) required solely for ARD to perform its obligations as defined in this Agreement. ARD shall have the right to sublicense any of the aforementioned rights to third parties. ARD’s permitted use of the rights granted pursuant to the aforementioned license or sub-licenses shall be solely limited to the performance by ARD of its obligations provided in this Agreement.

WHEREAS BioAmber US accepts to warrant the performance by BioAmber of all its obligations mentioned in this Agreement.

WHEREAS ARD and BioAmber now wish to agree on the terms and conditions of such Restated Toll Manufacturing Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by each party, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the parties agree as follows:

 

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STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT

 

  1. TOLL MANUFACTURING

 

  1.1 BioAmber hereby agrees to retain the services of ARD for the production of succinic acid, either in technical grade or in polymer grade, as more fully described in this Agreement (respectively the “ Technical Grade Product ” and the “ Polymer Grade Product ”, or collectively the “ Product ”), at ARD’s succinic acid demonstration plant (“ Demonstration Plant ”), and located at Pomacle, France, adjacent to the Chamtor wheat mill, for a quantity of Product limited to the production capacity of such demonstration plant and according to the terms and conditions provided in this Agreement.

It is understood between the Parties that at the Effective Date, and solely in order to establish the maximum production capacity of ARD, the Demonstration Plant has the following estimated capacities, based on the Product Specifications attached hereto as Schedule W and based on the actual process for the manufacture of the Products more fully described in the document entitled Process Diagram TG (attached hereto as Schedule X), being in possession of both parties; BioAmber recognizes that any change in the Product Specifications or in such Process Diagram TG (including resulting from the use of an anionic columns treatment unity or the recycling of mother liquor in nanofiltration) may reduce such production capacity of the Demonstration Plant:

 

   

2,000 metric tons for Technical Grade Product, provided however the Demonstration Plant works 8,000 hours annually in [***] protocol mode only (“ [***] ”, it being, fermentation media based on [***]);

 

   

1,647 metric tons for Technical Grade Product, provided however the Demonstration Plant works 8,000 hours annually in [***] protocol mode only (“ [***] ”, it being fermentation media based on [***]);

 

   

A certain number of metric tons for Polymer Grade Product, being the number of Technical Grade Product produced and used for producing Polymer Grade Product multiplied by a factor [***].

 

  1.2

ARD shall provide such services to BioAmber on an exclusive basis, and ARD agrees that, for the term of this Agreement, no other activity will be conducted at the Demonstration Plant without the prior written approval of BioAmber. The parties agree that during the term of this Agreement and during each of the Renewed Terms, BioAmber shall have the right, at its discretion, to perform research & development activities in the Demonstration Plant relating to its succinic acid products or other products, subject to any required regulatory authorizations, provided that (i) BioAmber may not perform such research & development activities during a period corresponding to more than 50% of the total time during which it is entitled to use the Demonstration Plant, and (ii) if such research & development activities are not permitted activities under the

 

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  actual insurance policies covering the Demonstration Plant, BioAmber shall, prior to performing such activities, obtain the required insurance policies, at ARD’s satisfaction, acting reasonably. In the event that the Demonstration Plant is not operating at full capacity, ARD will have the ability to propose to a third-party manufacturing services in the Demonstration Plant to produce non-succinic acid related products, in order to reduce labor costs for BioAmber. Such third party manufacturing services shall be at BioAmber’s sole discretion and BioAmber shall be under no obligation to accept the production of non-succinic acid related products. For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that ARD does not find a third-party duly approved by BioAmber accepting to enter into a manufacturing contract in the Demonstration Plant to produce non-succinic acid related products, BioAmber shall have to pay to ARD the applicable labor costs listed in Appendix Z and fixed costs related to CO2 storage, Carbon filter rental, fork lift rental and rain water (as provided in Schedule Y) borne by ARD as provided in this Agreement resulting directly from the Demonstration Plant not operating at full capacity. BioAmber US shall also have the right to propose a third party for manufacturing services to reduce labor costs, subject to the approval of ARD; should ARD not give its approval, BioAmber shall have to pay ARD according to the provisions hereinabove.

 

  2. SPECIFICATIONS

 

  2.1 ARD agrees that it shall manufacture the Products (based on Purchase Orders, as defined in section 10 of this Agreement) in accordance with the specification sheets listed and attached hereto as Schedule W (the “ Product Specifications ”). The parties recognize that the Product Specifications are subject to change over the term of this Agreement. After each production batch, and at any other time upon BioAmber’s request, ARD shall deliver to BioAmber samples of the Product manufactured by ARD and the results of its analytical tests.

 

  2.2 In the event of a change of the Product Specifications that would trigger additional costs and/or a material change to the production process, and/or material change of schedule for ARD, and only if ARD has provided BioAmber, in writing, with evidence of same, BioAmber shall assume such additional costs through the adjustment of the then applicable Target Usage Factors and the consequent Price paid by BioAmber for a metric ton of succinic acid produced.

 

  3. LABELLING AND PACKING

 

  3.1 ARD shall package and label the Product so as to conform with the specifications relating to labelling and packing (the “ Packaging Specifications ”) provided from time to time by BioAmber. ARD shall be solely responsible for insuring that the Product is labelled and packed in conformity with the Packaging Specifications. The current Packaging Specifications are attached hereto as Schedule T.

 

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  3.2. ARD shall supply at BioAmber’s cost the material required to effect the labelling and packing of the Product (the “ Packing Materials ”). ARD will be responsible for the quality of the Packing Materials. In the event of a change to the Packaging Specifications that would trigger additional costs and/or change of process or material change of schedule for ARD, BioAmber shall pay any additional costs related therewith.

 

  4. MODIFICATIONS TO THE SPECIFICATIONS

 

  4.1 ARD will not make any changes in the specifications covering the manufacturing or processing of the Product or the production process without the express written consent of BioAmber. BioAmber may modify the Product Specifications, the Packaging Specifications or the Quality Standards (as defined in Section 5.2 below) by giving written notice of such change to ARD. Any change in the Product Specifications or the Packaging Specifications that would have an adverse effect on the production costs or schedule of the Product or on the process will be subject to good faith negotiations by the parties as to modifications in the Price and/or delivery schedule of the Product. ARD shall not be required to implement any changes in the Product Specifications, in the Packaging Specifications or in the Quality Standards to the extent that these changes are impracticable as a result of a cause or causes outside the reasonable control of ARD, including without limitation infeasible technological requirements or to the extent the approval of the changes would require ARD to violate any applicable laws, rules or regulations or would result in the breach of any agreement, including without limitation, any confidentiality, non disclosure, or license agreement.

 

  5. CONTROL AND QUALITY

 

  5.1 A Steering Committee will be put in place following the entry into force of this Agreement, consisting of one representative designated by BioAmber from time to time and one representative designated by ARD from time to time. Such committee (i) will oversee the application of this Agreement and any process development or optimization work and (ii) shall remain in force until the termination of this Agreement. In the event of any disagreement, the parties undertake to cooperate with diligence and good faith in order to find an amicable solution to any dispute that may arise between them, it being understood that BioAmber, as exclusive beneficiary of the Demonstration Plant and the party liable for the operational cost of the Demonstration Plant during the term of this Agreement, shall make the final decision. If an amicable solution is not found and agreed to between the members of the Steering Committee with respect to any disagreement within a period of two (2) weeks from its occurrence, BioAmber shall have the sole authority to make a final decision regarding the concerned disagreement. In the event that BioAmber imposes a decision that ARD does not agree with, and ARD notifies BioAmber of its objection in writing, indicating the reasons for its objection, BioAmber shall be responsible for any cost related to lost batches or partially lost batches that are the direct result of the decision imposed by BioAmber, if ARD has complied with all standard operating procedures and fulfilled its obligations under this Agreement, subject to all applicable laws.

 

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  5.2. ARD is to manufacture the Product in accordance with the Product Specifications and the prescribed quality norms and standards of good workmanship, as determined by BioAmber in collaboration with ARD (the “ Quality Standards ”) as attached in Schedule V [NTD: ADDITIONAL PROCEDURES MAY NEED TO BE ADDED TO SCHEDULE V] . The Quality Standards may be amended, as provided for in Section 4.1. In case of change of the Quality Standards that would trigger important additional costs and/or important changes to the process or an change of schedule for ARD, BioAmber shall be responsible for any related modifications in the Price and/or delivery schedule of the Product, and only if ARD has provided BioAmber in writing, with evidence of same.

 

  5.3. ARD and BioAmber shall conform to all laws and regulations applicable to the production of Products in the Demonstration Plant and to the defined Quality Standards relating to manufacturing, processing, storing and shipping of Product, without in any event being in breach of any French laws and regulations.

 

  6. EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS

 

  6.1 Except as may be otherwise provided in this Agreement, ARD covenants to manufacture and furnish the Product exclusively to BioAmber or parties designated by BioAmber subject to QC Release by BioAmber. Furthermore, ARD covenants that it shall in no way apply any aspect of the IP to which ARD may have access in connection with this Agreement in the manufacture of the Product for third parties unless expressly authorised by BioAmber.

 

  7. PRICE

 

  7.1 The parties agree that, in consideration of the manufacture by ARD of the Product in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, BioAmber will pay to ARD, (i) 50% of the capital investments or equipment leasing required for new unit operations related to improving product quality that is mutually agreed by the Parties in writing, and (ii) the following, for any Product produced by ARD according to the terms of this Agreement, duly approved by BioAmber in accordance with the terms of Sections 9 and 11 and being QC Released by BioAmber (a “ Successfully Produced Product ”):

 

  7.1.1

For the period from December 1 st , 2011 until March 31 st , 2012, a fixed price of [***] Euros/MT for Technical Grade Product and [***] Euros/MT for Polymer Grade Product, including all manufacturing and packaging costs, but excluding labor costs;

 

  7.1.2

For the period from April 1 st , 2012 until June 30 th , 2012, a fixed price of [***] Euros/MT for Technical Grade Product and [***] Euros/MT for Polymer Grade Product (including all manufacturing and packaging costs,

 

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  but excluding labor costs), based on the target usage factors listed in Schedule Y attached hereto related to the manufacture of the Product either in Technical Grade or Polymer Grade and which are broken out into variable and fixed costs (the “ Target Usage Factors ”);

any change in the unit price of the ingredients listed in the first column of Schedule Y (the “ Ingredients ”) during the aforementioned period will result in an adjustment (up or down) in the price BioAmber pays ARD, as defined in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2.

Furthermore, any reduction in the labor costs listed for such period in Schedule Z attached hereto will benefit solely to BioAmber;

 

  7.1.3

For the period from July 1 st , 2012 until September 30 th , 2012, a price calculated in Euros per metric ton of Successfully Produced Product produced by ARD, which price shall be calculated as follows: the average usage factors measured for all batches of Successfully Produced Product produced in an operating mode of three (3) batches per week (any batch produced other than in an operating mode of three (3) batches per week will not be counted) during the period from April 1 st , 2012 until June 30 th , 2012 (such average may not be higher than the Target Usage Factors indicated in subsection 7.1.2), multiplied by the Ingredients’ unit price then in effect (it being understood that any change in the unit price of such Ingredients will result in an adjustment (up or down) in the price charged to BioAmber), but that any reduction in the consumed quantity of any relevant Ingredient (owing to process, operator or other improvements) necessary for producing the Product shall be shared equally between ARD and BioAmber unless said Ingredient reduction is obtained due to a process expressly imposed on ARD by BioAmber in writing;

 

  7.1.4

For the period from October 1 st , 2012 until December 31 st , 2012, and for any subsequent periods of three (3) months, a price calculated in Euros per metric ton of Successfully Produced Product produced by ARD, which price shall be calculated as follows: the average usage factors measured for all batches of Successfully Produced Product produced in an operating mode of three (3) batches per week (any batch produced other that in an operating mode of three (3) batches per week will not be counted) during the preceding period of three (3) months (such average may not be higher than the usage factors used to determine the price for the preceding period of three (3) months), multiplied by the Ingredients’ unit price then in effect (it being understood that any change in the unit price of such Ingredients will result in an adjustment (up or down) in the price charged to BioAmber), but that any reduction in the consumed quantity of any relevant Ingredient (owing to process, operator or other improvements) necessary for producing the Product shall be shared equally between ARD and BioAmber, unless said Ingredient reduction is obtained due to a process change expressly imposed on ARD by BioAmber in writing, in which case the reduction shall be for the sole benefit of BioAmber.

 

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  7.1.5 The Parties agree that for the purpose of Sections 7.1.1 to 7.1.4, the price of the Ingredients shall be increased or decreased based on any increase or decrease of the unit price of any of the Ingredients listed in the Schedule Y attached hereto, on the basis of the unit price then in effect, it being understood that ARD hereby undertakes to (i) use its best efforts to purchase any Ingredient listed in Schedule Y at the best available price on the market; and (ii) in the case of specific Ingredients such as raw materials and utilities purchased from affiliates of ARD (e.g. Chamtor and Cristal Union), ARD shall purchase according to the pricing formulas listed in schedule Y; and (iii) to maintain separate accounting for all purchases made on behalf of the Demonstration Plant, including all Ingredients listed in Schedule Y, so that such purchases can be readily audited by BioAmber as per the process defined in this Agreement;

 

  7.1.6 A tolling fee of [***] of the variable and fixed costs (as defined in schedule Y of this Agreement) calculated according to sections 7.1.1 to 7.1.5 will be paid to ARD on a quarterly basis, based on the quantity of Successfully Produced Products produced by ARD during each applicable quarter in Technical Grade or in Polymer Grade;

 

  7.1.7

BioAmber shall pay to ARD one hundred percent (100%) of the labor costs related to the production of the Product, as more fully described in the attached Schedule Z, provided all such employees are hired by ARD. Labor costs shall be capped at an amount of [***], such amount being the total labor costs for the personnel of the Demonstration Plant in the event that the Demonstration Plant is operating at full capacity. Any new hiring of staff will be subject to the prior written consent of BioAmber, it being understood that any increase in labor costs resulting from laws or applicable regulations, as well as a 3% annual increase in employees’ salaries, shall not be subject to BioAmber consent and/or to the labor cost cap as defined hereinabove (it being understood that such labor cost cap may only be increased with respect to potential increase in employees’ salaries that will be applicable from and after July 1 st , 2013). Any changes to the labor costs listed in Schedule Z will require the prior written consent of BioAmber, which shall act reasonably taking into account the content of this paragraph;

 

  7.1.8

In the event that the manufacture of Products with the use of the [***] with the purpose of eliminate the Product’s [***] results in additional cost for ARD, then BioAmber agrees that, subject to mutual agreement between ARD and BioAmber with respect to the determination of these additional costs from time to time, BioAmber is

 

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  prepared to pay a maximum additional amount of [***]/MT for any Technical Grade Product produced and of [***]/MT for any Polymer Grade Product produced.

 

  7.2. ARD will provide BioAmber with a monthly calculation of Usage factors as well as a monthly update of the purchase price of Ingredients.

 

  8. INVOICES, PAYMENT

 

  8.1 ARD shall submit original invoices to BioAmber in form, substance and format reasonably acceptable to BioAmber, within sixty days following the QC Release of each Products produced during the term of this Agreement. All invoices must reference BioAmber’s Purchase Order number, contain an itemization of the amount of Product provided in connection with the applicable invoice period and any other information reasonably requested by BioAmber, including the invoices received by ARD related to any costs to be borne by BioAmber pursuant to the Agreement, and must otherwise comply with the provisions of this Agreement and such reasonable requirements as may be prescribed by BioAmber from time to time. Invoices shall be addressed as directed by BioAmber.

 

  8.2 BioAmber is to pay any undisputed invoice submitted by ARD concerning the Product within fifteen (15) days of receipt of such invoice. In the event any invoice is disputed the undisputed amount shall be paid immediately. An interest rate equal to the BCE interest rate plus 10 basis points shall automatically apply to any unpaid amounts as required by French law.

 

  9. DELIVERY

 

  9.1

The Technical Grade Products and Polymer Grade Products ordered by BioAmber through communication of Purchase Orders shall be delivered on behalf and under the sole liability and risk of BioAmber according to ICC Incoterm EXW to the Demonstration Plant and as per the schedule of delivery indicated by BioAmber in the Purchase Order duly approved by ARD (as provided in Section 10 below). It is agreed by the Parties that the liability and risk listed above for both Technical Grade and Polymer Grade products shall only be assumed by BioAmber after it has taken title of ownership, and that title of ownership of the Products shall only pass to BioAmber as from QC Release (as hereinafter defined in Section 11 of this Agreement) according to ICC Incoterm EXW to the Demonstration Plant. The acceptance of the Product and the payment thereof (as provided in Section 8 above), by BioAmber, shall at all times take place under reserve of inspection and approval by BioAmber that shall be completed by BioAmber no later than fifteen (15) business days after having received samples of the quarantined Products (which samples will have been taken by the parties

 

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  according to Schedule V standard operating procedure INS-BIO-A-ECHMOY) and the analytical data from the Demonstration Plant and any analytical data generated by ARD, unless BioAmber avails itself of any of its rights provided in this Section 9.1. During such period, BioAmber shall have the right to perform its own analysis of the Product (it being understood that should BioAmber wish to take additional samples of the Product from the sealed off bags (as provided in this Section 9), in addition to those taken by the parties according to Schedule V standard operating procedure INS-BIO-A-ECHMOY, both Parties will meet to open up the relevant sealed off bags and jointly affix a new seal after the new sample is extracted.) from the sample received as provided for in this section 9. The analytical methods and equipment (including limits of detection) to be used by BioAmber are listed in Schedule U, which may not be modified by BioAmber without the prior written consent of ARD. BioAmber shall have the right to refuse all or part of the Products being analysed in consideration of the fact that the Product does not conform with the Product Specifications. BioAmber may issue reservation and make claims by email with confirmation of receipt sent to ARD within fifteen (15) business days after having received samples of the Products. ARD shall be in position to remedy the reservations and claims at any time within thirty (30) days as of the reception of the above mentioned reservations and claims. ARD shall be responsible for all costs reasonably incurred for supplemental analysis undertaken by ARD or by a third party, unpacking, inspection, repacking and storing of any Product refused by BioAmber by virtue of this Section 9.1 and ARD shall pay such costs upon presentation of documents as proof, provided that BioAmber demonstrates that the Product does not meet Product Specifications. For sake of clarity, should BioAmber avail itself of any of its rights provided in this Section 9.1, the title of ownership and the risk of loss and product liability shall not be transferred to BioAmber and ARD shall thus be responsible for any costs or loss.

The parties agree that, in addition to the average representative samples taken by the parties from each big bag (containing 500 kg of Products) pursuant to the procedure provided in the standard operating procedure INS-BIO-A-ECHMOY, individual samples will be taken by the parties at the same time from each big bag comprised in a lot and will be sent to BioAmber together with the average representative samples. Within the fifteen (15) business days period provided in Section 9.1, BioAmber will analyse, at its discretion, the average representative samples and/or all or part of the individual samples received and will inform ARD of any refusal of all or part of the analysed samples according to the provisions contained in this Agreement.

In the event that BioAmber determines that Products do not conform to the Product Specifications only based on an average representative sample, then the following shall apply:

 

  (i) BioAmber shall notify ARD according to the provisions contained in this Section 9 (i.e. within fifteen (15) business days after having received the samples for the Products) that the Products do not conform to the Product Specifications;

 

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  (ii) ARD may request, within forty-eight (48) hours following the date of the notice provided in the preceding Section (i), that BioAmber proceeds with the analysis of all or part of the individual samples corresponding to the big bags refused based on the average representative sample;

 

  (iii) If ARD has exercised its rights pursuant to the preceding subsection (ii), BioAmber shall proceed with the analysis of the individual samples corresponding to the big bags refused based on the average representative sample and the provisions contained in this Section 9 shall apply with respect to the analysis and review of such individual samples as if they would have been received by BioAmber at the expiry of the forty-eight (48) hours period provided in the preceding subsection (ii), except that the fifteen (15) business days period shall be replaced by a twenty (20) business days period; for clarity, ARD shall reimburse BioAmber for all costs incurred in connection with the analysis of the individual samples for each individual big bag being confirmed as being non conform as a result to such individual analysis being made by BioAmber, which costs shall not exceed [***]/big bag, it being understood that the parties will, in good faith, determine the costs of each test comprised in the analytical methods described in Schedule U attached hereto, and establish a standard cost per test.

For clarity purposes, and without limiting the rights of BioAmber provided in the preceding paragraph, the right to take any additional samples by Bioamber, in addition to those initially sent together with the average representative samples, does not modify the QC Release procedure convened by the Parties under the Agreement, notably with respect to the following items:

 

  a) within the fifteen (15) business days period provided in Section 9.1, BioAmber shall take/obtain the requested additional samples, analyse them and (as the case may be) inform ARD of any refusal of all or part of the additional analysed sealed off bags (provided ARD’s personnel is reasonably available to open the sealed off bags with a member of BioAmber’s personnel and take the additional samples);

 

  b) The sealed off bags under additional samples analysis shall be QC Release in compliance with Section 11.3 of the Agreement.

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equipment in order to be able to proceed with the analysis of the samples of the Products received from ARD in the Demonstration Plant rather than in one of its other facilities. The use of BioAmber’s equipment will be reserved exclusively to BioAmber’s personnel or authorized parties, it being understood that ARD or the jointly designated qualified third party analytical lab could have access to such BioAmber’s equipment, subject to BioAmber’s approval, which shall not be unreasonably refused. If BioAmber elects to do so, the parties will negotiate in good faith a reduction in the analytical fees invoiced by ARD to BioAmber with respect to the Products.

In the event of any disagreement between ARD and BioAmber stemming from the refusal by BioAmber to approve any Product in connection with BioAmber’s right of inspection and approval provided in this subsection 9.1 (with respect to either the average representative samples or any individual samples taken in any particular big bag), ARD and BioAmber agree to jointly designate a qualified independent third party analytical lab who shall proceed with an analysis of the concerned Product and shall determine if such Product is in accordance or not with the Product Specifications. Such third party analytical laboratory shall be, until agreed otherwise by the parties, SGS. The analytical results of such third party, performed in triplicate, shall solely determine whether or not the contested Product meets Product Specifications, and the Parties agree to respect the results generated by the independent third party. The analytical methods and equipment (including limits of detection) to be used by third parties are listed in Schedule U. The parties will agree in good faith on the independent third party labs (e.g. SGS) that will undertake analyses in the event of a disagreement, subject to their having the necessary equipment and capabilities. By decreasing order of preference, said independent third party lab (e.g. SGS) will perform the required analysis (i) in their own laboratory, (ii) in a third party’s laboratory jointly approved by the parties every time a specific analysis can only be performed with said third party’s equipment, (iii) in ARD’s laboratory every time a specific analysis can only be performed with ARD’s equipment or (iv) in BioAmber’s laboratory every time a specific analysis can only be performed with BioAmber’s equipment.

Should the independent party lab (e.g. SGS) ultimately determine that the Products are in conformity with the Product Specifications, then any costs associated with that independent third party lab analysis shall immediately be borne by BioAmber or reimbursed by BioAmber to ARD, as the case may be, and the Product shall automatically be deemed QC Released. Otherwise, all costs associated with the independent third party lab analysis will be borne by ARD and the Product will not be QC Released.

 

  9.2. If a force majeure event, as defined hereafter, occurs between the receipt of a Purchase Order and the stated date for the delivery of the Product, and if this event prevents delivery within the time period stated in Agreement between the parties, ARD must inform BioAmber immediately by fax or e-mail with confirmation of receipt within 3 (three) business days at the latest as of the occurrence of the force majeure event.

 

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If ARD does not comply with the provisions stipulated in the preceding paragraph, it shall not be able to rely on any event of force majeure.

 

  9.3. Neither party may be held liable towards the other for any breach of its obligations hereunder if the sole cause of such breach is a force majeure event.

A force majeure event means an event beyond the control of the party which has not performed its obligation, such as strikes, natural disaster, social unrest, war, unavailability of means of transport, embargo.

The performance of obligations shall resume its normal course as soon as the force majeure event has ceased.

If the force majeure event lasts longer than a period of three months, each party shall have the option of automatically terminating this Agreement without damages due from either side.

 

  10. PURCHASE ORDER

 

  10.1 ARD shall manufacture the Product as provided in purchase orders received from BioAmber (“ Purchase Orders ”) with respect to Technical Grade Product and to Polymer Grade Product. ARD shall insure that each order complies with the quantities and dates of shipping indicated in the applicable Purchase Order. It is expressly understood that the terms and conditions of this Agreement along with the quantities of the Product and the dates of shipping indicated in a Purchase Order, will govern the sale of such Product notwithstanding any contradictory, additional or different terms and conditions that may be contained within a Purchase Order, in an acknowledgement, invoice or receipt or any kind of communication between the parties

 

  10.2. The Purchase Orders for Technical Grade Product and Polymer Grade Product shall be sent to ARD by email with confirmation of receipt. The Purchase Orders must, in particular, mention the quantity and the date of delivery, it being understood that each Purchase Order will be for a quantity of at least One Hundred (100) MT of Product and that, for each Purchase Order, ARD will have the obligation to begin the production of Products relating thereto no later than one (1) month following the date of receipt of each applicable Purchase Order (for clarity, ARD will benefit of a delay of no more than one (1) month before the date of receipt of each Purchase Order and the date of the beginning of the production relating to each such Purchase Order).

 

  10.3.

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  date, the parties will agree to a revised delivery date. The Purchase Orders shall be deemed to have been accepted by ARD if it has not made any written reservations in relation to them within eight (8) business days after the date of the confirmation of receipt of the corresponding email, it being specified that the aforesaid reservations must in any event be formally accepted by BioAmber.

 

  11. PROPERTY AND RISKS

 

  11.1 Transfer of risks of the Product and the risk involved in the loss of the Product shall be transferred from ARD to BioAmber when the Product is QC Released.

 

  11.2. Title of ownership shall be transferred from ARD to BioAmber upon QC Release.

 

  11.3. The Product will be released according to the provisions of this Agreement as soon as any of the following events happens (“ QC Release ”):

11.3.1. when the fifteen (15) business days delay specified in Section 9.1 of this Agreement is reached but only if during such period BioAmber has not indicated to ARD that it is not satisfied that such Product meets the Product Specifications and/or Packaging Specifications; or,

11.3.2. when prior to the term defined in section 11.3.1 above the Product have been reviewed by BioAmber according to the provisions of section 9 and BioAmber notifies ARD in writing that it is satisfied that such Product meets the Product Specifications and Packaging Specifications.; or,

11.3.3. if BioAmber moves the Products out of the Demonstration Plant without the prior express written consent of ARD.

11.3.4. when according to the provisions of section 9.1 the Product is deemed QC Released (solely if such determination is made by a third party laboratory) or BioAmber notifies ARD in writing of its intention to take the Product despite its non comformity to the Product Specifications.

Upon any of the above event occurrence, the Product will be released from quarantine and BioAmber will assume title of ownership as well as any risk associated with such ownership.

 

  11.4 BioAmber’s personnel will ensure that no Product shall leave BioAmber’s designated warehousing facility within the Demonstration Plant or be delivered to the designated carrier as provided in Section 9.1 prior to having been QC Release and having been closed with seals. BioAmber shall commit to complete the QC process in order to limit as much as possible the amount of quarantined Products inventory.

 

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  11.5 Subject to Section 11.6, and unless otherwise agreed to between the Parties, BioAmber’s employees shall not have access or manipulate any Product not having been QC Released, except in the presence of ARD’s employees and for the purpose of obtaining samples of such Products.

 

  11.6 Notwithstanding the preceding Section 11.5, BioAmber’s employees may have access to Products not having been QC Released, solely in order to move them from the production area of the Demonstration Plant to the warehouse of the Demonstration Plant, provided such Products are in big bags and have been sealed by ARD prior to any manipulation by BioAmber’s employees. It is agreed that by doing so, BioAmber will be deemed to have approved the Packaging Specifications solely related to each such Product being moved by BioAmber’s employees, but for clarity, the transfer of risks and ownership of such product as well as its QC Release shall only occur when the terms and conditions described in Sections 11.1 to 11.4 will be met (except with respect to the Packaging Specifications).

 

  12. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

  12.1 ARD represents and warrants to BioAmber:

 

  12.1.1 That at the time of the QC Release, ARD will be the sole owner of the Product and that the said Product will be free of any lien, will not be liable to seizure or garnishment and will not be subject to any right or claim from third parties. That the Products, when delivered to BioAmber, will comply with the Product Specifications, the Packaging Specifications and have been produced in compliance with the standard operating procedures and master batch records attached hereto as Schedule V, in addition to any other requirement, terms and conditions as provided for in this Agreement.

Notwithstanding the preceding, in the event that BioAmber imposes a decision that ARD does not agree with related to the Product Specifications, the Packaging Specifications, the standard operating procedures and/or the master batch records of any Product to be manufactured by ARD in connection with this Agreement, and ARD notifies BioAmber of its objection in writing, indicating the reasons for its objection, then, if ARD has complied with all applicable standard operating procedures and master batch records and fulfilled its obligations under this Agreement, subject to all applicable laws, ARD shall not have any liability under this section 12.1.1 in the event that the concerned Product, when delivered to BioAmber, does not comply with the Product Specifications or the Packaging Specifications, if such non compliance is the result of the decision imposed by BioAmber.

 

  12.1.2 Subject to the provisions of 12.1.3, that it has obtained all the insurances, permits and authorizations required for the purpose of manufacturing and packaging the crystalline succinic acid as required by law subject to any assistance BioAmber might provide with this respect.

 

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  12.1.3 With respect to REACH, all costs related to registration shall be borne by BioAmber, but ARD will provide any reasonable assistance to BioAmber in connection with such registration;

 

  12.1.4 That it has all the powers as required by law to sign this Agreement, to exercise its own rights and to comply with the obligations resulting from this Agreement, and is not a party to any contract whereby it would be prohibited from being a party to this Agreement.

 

  12.2. BioAmber represents and warrants to ARD that it has all the powers as required by law and has determined with appropriate legal assistance that it is authorized to sign this Agreement, to exercise its own rights and to comply with the obligations resulting from this Agreement, and is not a party to any contract whereby it would be prohibited from being a party to this Agreement.

 

  13. INDEMNITY

 

  13.1 ARD shall hold BioAmber free of any direct damage, costs (including reasonable legal and adjustment costs), losses and claims that BioAmber would have to pay relating, directly to:

 

  13.1.1 The failure by ARD to fulfill or meet any obligation, engagement, representation or warranty as stipulated in this Agreement.

For the avoidance of doubt, this article 13 does not apply to any claim made pursuant to 9.1 when ARD has remedied the reservation and claims made by BioAmber in accordance with section 9.1 of this Agreement.

 

  13.1.2 Any direct damages or material losses resulting from any Product ARD produces which is not in compliance with the standard operating procedures and master batch records attached hereto as Schedule V or resulting from gross negligence on the part of ARD or the obvious failure of ARD to comply with the Product Specifications or the Packaging Specifications at the time such Product was produced.

No party shall, in any case, be liable to the other party for any indirect consequential, consecutive, pecuniary and/or punitive damages suffered by such other party upon execution of the Agreement.

 

  13.1.3 The amount of the indemnification for which ARD may be liable with respect to any damage suffered by BioAmber will be calculated after deducting, if any, the amount of any benefit received by BioAmber from an insurance company on direct account of the damages giving rise to the claim.

 

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The amount of the indemnification for which ARD may be liable with respect to any damage suffered by BioAmber will be calculated after deducting, if any, the amount of the benefit resulting from an immediate tax savings benefiting to BioAmber as a result of the tax deductibility of said damages.

 

  13.1.4 ARD shall not be liable under this Article 13 unless a Claim Notice has been given at the latest by the first anniversary date following the occurrence date of the event giving rise to the Claim under this Section 13 at which this Agreement is terminated.

BioAmber may give notice of a Claim against ARD under this Article 13 (a “ Claim Notice ”) during the applicable claim period set out in this article 13.1.4.

Once BioAmber has become aware of events that are likely to give rise to Claims under this article 13, BioAmber must give notice of such Claims within 20 (twenty) Business Days from the date at which BioAmber has become aware of the events that were likely to give rise to such Claim. Failure to provide such Claim Notice within such time period will not operate to relieve ARD of any liability for such claim.

ARD shall be deemed to accept any Claim made by BioAmber and shall be liable to indemnify BioAmber Party for the amount of damages requested in such Claim (subject to the limitations set out in this article 13) unless ARD have given BioAmber a notice within 30 days following the Claim Notice substantially evidencing that ARD is not in breach. For the avoidance of doubt, shall ARD not reply within 30 days, this lack of reply shall be regarded as an acceptance of the Claim by ARD. If the notice to BioAmber following the Claim Notice is not given within 30 days or if said notice does not substantially evidence that ARD is not in breach, BioAmber shall be entitled to ask to ARD for payment of the indemnities within twenty (20) business days as from the expiration of the above 30-day period.

Parties shall in good faith discuss any and all Claims with a view to reaching agreement on whether and to what extent ARD is liable for the damage.

If ARD and BioAmber are unable to reach agreement within a period of two (2) months on the amount of the damage to be indemnified by ARD, each party shall be free to exercise any available remedies pursuant to the applicable law, subject to Section 22.9.

 

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  13.1.5 The liability cap for ARD under this Article 13 shall be limited, for each batch or each lot of ten (10) metric tons of Product, to the amount of the corresponding payment made by BioAmber to ARD (related variable costs, fixed costs, labour costs and tolling fees), and, annually, to 20 % of the turn-over excluding taxes realised by ARD with BioAmber, excluding any situation of gross negligence or wilful misconduct on the part of ARD.

 

  13.2. BioAmber and/or BioAmber US shall hold ARD free of any direct damage, costs (including reasonable legal and adjustment costs) or losses and claims that ARD would have to pay relating directly to:

 

  13.2.1. The failure by BioAmber to fulfill or meet any obligation, engagement, representation or warranty as stipulated in this Agreement;

 

  13.2.2. Any bodily injury (including death) or moral prejudice sustained by a person and/or any damages or material losses in connection with the Product resulting from gross negligence on the part of BioAmber.

 

  13.2.3. The provisions of the above subsections 13.1.3 to 13.1.5 shall apply to this section 13.2, mutatis mutandis .

 

  14. RECALL OF THE PRODUCT

 

  14.1 In the event of a recall of the Product initiated by BioAmber, whether voluntarily or because of an order from competent authorities, BioAmber shall be solely responsible for the organization, execution and costs of the recall unless ARD’s gross negligence is demonstrated, in which case ARD shall be solely responsible for the organization, execution and costs of the recall. In case of a shared responsibility so declared by an expert, such responsibility shall be borne by each party in its relevant proportion.

 

  15. INSPECTION, RECORDS, AUDIT AND REPORTS

 

  15.1 BioAmber, its representatives or agents shall have the right to access at all time the installations of ARD in relation to the manufacturing of the Product to make sure that the Product is manufactured according to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Samples can be taken from time to time for the purpose of laboratory evaluation independently of the Demonstration Plant and ARD analytical labs. Such independent analyses will be paid solely by BioAmber, subject to the provisions of Section 9.1.

 

  15.2. ARD will keep records for at least five (5) years showing the Product manufactured pursuant to this Agreement and more generally, in sufficient detail to allow BioAmber to audit the compliance of ARD’s obligations under the terms of this Agreement. ARD will permit BioAmber, its representatives or agents to obtain a copy of such records.

 

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  15.3. Twice per calendar year until the term of this Agreement is reached, including Renewal Options, or until termination of this Agreement, BioAmber shall have the right, upon ten (10) days’ notice to ARD, to audit during regular business hours, those records deemed by the auditor to be reasonably necessary to audit the compliance by ARD of its obligations provided in this Agreement If any such audit reveals that ARD has not complied with its obligations provided in this Agreement and/or that BioAmber has overpaid any amount contemplated hereunder, then, without limiting any other rights BioAmber may have, subject to the limitations provided in this Agreement, ARD shall immediately (i) reimburse BioAmber’s reasonable expenses incurred in conducting the audit, and (ii) promptly reimburse BioAmber with respect to any such overpaid amount.

 

  15.4. ARD hereby undertakes to provide BioAmber, on a weekly basis, with a production report containing all relevant information reasonably requested by BioAmber with respect to the activities performed in the Demonstration Plant during the preceding week, it being understood that the content of such report will be agreed upon between the Parties on an ongoing basis.

 

  16. TERM

 

  16.1 This Agreement shall enter into force as of the Effective Date and shall remain in effect until June 30, 2013, unless earlier terminated in accordance with other provisions of this Agreement or unless prorogated by the parties or renewed pursuant to the terms of Section 16.2.

 

  16.2

This Agreement shall be renewable, at the option of Bioamber, for three (3) successive periods of six (6) months (each, a “ Renewal Option ”), being from July 1 st , 2013 until December 31 st , 2013, from January 1 st , 2014 until June 30 th , 2014, from July 1 st , 2014 until December 31 st , 2014, (each, a “ Renewed Term ”).

In order to exercise a Renewal Option, BioAmber shall notify ARD accordingly, in writing, at the latest on February 15, 2013 for the first Renewal Option and at least six (6) months prior to the beginning of the applicable Renewed Term for any subsequent Renewal Options.

Prior to the beginning of each Renewed Term, BioAmber will determine the portion of such Renewed Term during which BioAmber will have the exclusive use of the Demonstration Plant (60% of the total production capacity of the Demonstration Plant), subject to the provisions of Section 1.2, and will notify ARD of same, it being understood that each period reserved by BioAmber will be for at least four weeks, provided that the minimum time between two separate periods reserved to BioAmber shall be three weeks. For the sake of clarity, during

 

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each Renewed Term, ARD will be free to use the remaining periods corresponding to 40% of the total production capacity of the Demonstration Plant for any other activities, subject to the Confidentiality and Non-Competition Agreement entered into with BioAmber.

The other terms and conditions applicable during each Renewed Term shall be identical to those applicable during the initial term of this Agreement, except for the following:

 

  (i)

During the first Renewed Term (being from July 1 st , 2013 until December 31 st , 2013), BioAmber shall have the benefit of 60% of the total production capacity of the Demonstration Plant, shall therefore not pay more than 60% of the labor costs associated with the operation of the Demonstration Plant during such period, and shall pay ARD the sum of [***] for 50% of the depreciation related to its use of the Demonstration Plant, payable in equal monthly instalments. BioAmber shall also pay ARD for maintenance costs related to the proportion of BioAmber’s use of the plant. A tolling fee of [***] will be applied to the sum of the depreciation fees and maintenance fees invoiced to BioAmber;

 

  (ii) During each of the two subsequent Renewed Terms, BioAmber shall have the benefit of 60% of the total production capacity of the Demonstration Plant, shall therefore not pay more than 60% of the labor costs associated with the operation of the Demonstration Plant during such periods, and shall pay ARD the sum of [***] for 100% of the depreciation related to its use of the Demonstration Plant. BioAmber shall also pay ARD for maintenance costs related to the proportion of BioAmber’s use of the plant, payable in equal monthly installments. A tolling fee of [***] will be applied to the sum of the depreciation fees and maintenance fees invoiced to BioAmber.

 

  17. TERMINATION

 

  17.1 This Agreement may be terminated as provided below, upon the occurrence of any of the following events:

 

  17.1.1

If the cumulative levels of the usage factors required for the production of crystalline succinic acid remain higher, after June 30 th , 2011, than the Target Usage Factors listed in Schedule Y upon execution by the Parties, BioAmber may solely terminate this Agreement without damages by giving written notice to this effect to ARD.

 

  17.1.2 If a party to this Agreement becomes insolvent, assigns its assets to its creditors, initiates a liquidation of its assets, files for bankruptcy or if a petition for bankruptcy is filed against it, the other party may immediately terminate this Agreement.

 

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  17.1.3 ARD, BioAmber and BioAmber US hereby agree that ARD shall be entitled to terminate, immediately and without damages, this Agreement in case the validity, patentability, enforceability and/or non-infringement of the IP which is licensed by BioAmber and/or BioAmber US to ARD to perform this Agreement, is challenged by a third party non-affiliated with ARD or any of its Affiliates and that a final judgment is issued by a court confirming such third party’s allegation of infringement.

BioAmber US, BioAmber and their Affiliates hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify ARD, ARD’s direct and indirect subsidiaries, affiliated entities and corporations, against any and all damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses ( including attorneys’ fees and expenses ), arising out of any above mentioned challenge of the IP which is licensed by BioAmber and/or BioAmber US to ARD to enable ARD to perform this Agreement.

 

  17.1.4 If a party infringes or fails to respect any of the terms, clauses, conditions or stipulations of this Agreement, the other party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice of such default and provided that such default has not been cured within thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice.

 

  18. OBLIGATION OF THE PARTIES AT THE TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT

Following the termination of this Agreement:

 

  18.1 ARD shall finish in an expeditious manner any Purchase Order in which the manufacturing, processing and/or packaging of the Product has begun. After completion of any such order, ARD will stop all such manufacture, processing and/or packaging of the Product.

 

  18.2. BioAmber will pay to ARD all Purchase Orders that have been completed and delivered to BioAmber or its customers, under reserve of the rights of BioAmber as provided for in Section 9.1.

 

  18.3. ARD will immediately deliver to BioAmber, at the latter’s cost, all the QC Release Product in inventory, any in process materials related to the Product and all BioAmber Packing Materials.

 

  19. INSURANCE

 

  19.1 ARD and BioAmber shall, and shall cause their respective Affiliates to, have and maintain such type and amounts of liability insurance covering the performance of this Agreement as it is normal and customary in this industry generally for parties similarly situated, and shall upon request provide the other Party with a coverage certificate in that regard, along with any amendments and revisions thereto.

 

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  20. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT / INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

 

  20.1 ARD acknowledges that all work, receipts, specifications, lists of ingredients, reports, documents, improvements or other original works relating directly or indirectly to the BioAmber Technology and the Products, as well as all intellectual property rights and trade secrets related to the BioAmber Technology and the Products, are the exclusive property of BioAmber. ARD agrees expressly to abstain from claiming rights with regards to the intellectual property, including, but not limited to, moral rights whenever applicable, and to abstain from using such property, including, but not limited to, all trade secrets, process improvements and process modifications developed by either party over the term of this Agreement, without written authorization from BioAmber.

 

  20.2. ARD acknowledges and agrees that BioAmber shall be the owner of all improvements, modifications and applications to and of the BioAmber Technology and the Products developed by ARD (the “ ARD Improvements ”) only to the extent that they relate to succinic acid, including, but not limited to the right to file any patent on such ARD Improvements. During the term of this Agreement, ARD shall be granted a non-exclusive, worldwide royalty-free license to all ARD Improvements, solely for the purposes of this Agreement, and ARD shall be granted a non-exclusive, worldwide royalty free license to any and all ARD Improvements outside the field of succinic acid. ARD shall provide to BioAmber a written notice of all ARD Improvements, in such detail as BioAmber may reasonably request. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the license granted to ARD pursuant to this Section 20.2 shall terminate immediately.

 

  20.3. Undertakings and covenants of BioAmber with respect to any intellectual property rights required for the performance of this Agreement granted under this Agreement.

20.3.1. BioAmber and BioAmber US or any of the successors of their business shall grant to ARD a non-exclusive, worldwide, free license to any intellectual property rights (“ IP ”) required for ARD to perform this Agreement.

20.3.2. Warranties:

Subject to sections below, BIOAMBER AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD ARD HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS, DAMAGES AND LOSSES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION REASONABLE ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS) ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THIRD PARTY CLAIMS BASED ON ALLEGED INFRINGMENT OF ANY OF THE BIOAMBER’S INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSED TO ARD PURSUANT TO SECTION 20.3.1 HEREOF INCLUDING THE CONSEQUENCES TRIGERRED BY THE CONSEQUENT TERMINATION OF THE AGREEMENT.

 

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SPECIAL DAMAGES. EXCEPT IN CIRCUMSTANCES OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT BY A PARTY OR ITS AFFILIATES , NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO THE OTHER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY BE INCURRED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER.

HEALTH AND SAFETY. BIOAMBER WARRANTS OR GUARANTEES THAT THE EXERCISE OF THE RIGHTS GRANTED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE USE OF ANY PRODUCTS MADE PURSUANT TO THE PRACTICE OF SUCH RIGHTS WILL NOT RESULT IN SAFETY OR HEALTH HAZARDS TO WORKERS, THE ENVIRONMENT, OR TO PURCHASERS OF SUCH PRODUCTS.

INDEMNIFICATION BY BIOAMBER. SUBJECT TO ARD LIABILITY AS MANUFACTURER ON BEHALF OF BIOAMBER AND UNDER BIOAMBER INSTRUCTIONS, BIOAMBER HAS SOLE DISCRETION AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS DESIGN, MAKING, MANUFACTURE, AND SALE OF PRODUCTS PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. ACCORDINGLY, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF FRANCE, OR ANY OTHER LAW APPLICABLE, BIOAMBER SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD ARD AND ITS AFFILATES HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, OBLIGATIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LIABILITY, COSTS AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL CLAIMS, AWARDS FOR DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS, INTEREST, PENALTIES, ETC), INJURIES TO PERSONS (INCLUDING DEATH) OR PROPERTY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF USE), PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS, CLAIMS FOR IP INFRINGEMENT AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT (COLLECTIVELY, “LIABILITIES”), WHATEVER THE CAUSE MAY BE, BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATED TO THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF BIOAMBER AND ITS AFFILIATES AND/OR ANY OF THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONSULTANTS, SUBLICENSEES OR OTHER PERSONS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF OR UNDER THEIR CONTROL, IN CONNECTION WITH BIOAMBER’S EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE OF, OR FAILURE TO PERFORM, THIS AGREEMENT, EXCLUDING LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF ARD, SUCH LIABILITIES HAVING BEEN OR NOT ESTABLISHED IN A COURT OF LAW AS HAVING BEEN CAUSED SOLELY AND DIRECTLY BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT ON THE PART OF ARD.

 

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INDEMNIFICATION BY ARD. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY THE LAW OF FRANCE, OR ANY OTHER LAW APPLICABLE, AND TO THE EXTENT THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS ARE NOT CONTRADICTORY TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 13.1 OF THIS AGREEMENT, ARD SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD BIOAMBER AND ITS AFFILATES HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, OBLIGATIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LIABILITY, COSTS AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL CLAIMS, AWARDS FOR DAMAGES, ATTORNEY FEES, COURT COSTS, INTEREST, PENALTIES, ETC), INJURIES TO PERSONS (INCLUDING DEATH) OR PROPERTY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF USE), AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT (COLLECTIVELY, “LIABILITIES”), WHATEVER THE CAUSE MAY BE, BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATED TO THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF ARD AND ITS AFFILIATES AND/OR ANY OF THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND CONSULTANTS, SUBLICENSEES OR OTHER PERSONS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF OR UNDER THEIR CONTROL, IN CONNECTION WITH ARD’S EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE OF, OR FAILURE TO PERFORM, THIS AGREEMENT, NAMELY IN CONNECTION WITH ARD’S MANUFACTURE OF PRODUCTS PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, EXCLUDING LIABILITIES ARISING OUT OF THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OF BIOAMBER, SUCH LIABILITIES HAVING BEEN OR NOT ESTABLISHED IN A COURT OF LAW AS HAVING BEEN CAUSED SOLELY AND DIRECTLY BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT ON THE PART OF BIOAMBER.

 

  21. CONFIDENTIALITY

 

  21.1

The parties hereby agree to treat the transactions contemplated hereby and all information received in connection therewith in the strictest confidence and more particularly, ARD hereby agrees to comply will all provisions of the Confidentiality and Non-competition Agreement signed by ARD and effective as of July 1 st , 2010, and BioAmber US hereby agrees to comply will all provisions of the Confidentiality Agreement signed by BioAmber US and effective as of July 1 st , 2010.

 

  22. GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

  22.1

Entire Agreement . This Agreement, together with its schedules T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and cancels and supersedes any prior understanding or agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, including the Initial Toll Manufacturing Agreement which shall be replaced and superseded by this Agreement from and after December 1 st , 2011.

 

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  22.2 Further Assurances . Each party shall at any time and from time to time, upon the request of the other party(ies), execute and deliver such further documents and do such further acts and things as the other party(ies) may reasonably request to evidence, carry out and give full effect to the terms, conditions, intent and meaning of this Agreement.

 

  22.3 Headings . The section and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for the purposes of convenience only and are not intended to define or limit the content of any section or paragraph.

 

  22.4 Notice . Any notice pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given (a) if by hand delivery, upon receipt thereof, (b) if by facsimile transmission, upon electronic confirmation thereof, (c) if by electronic mail, upon receipt of confirmation electronic mail message, if promptly followed by a confirmation copy registered mail, return receipt requested, or (d) if by internationally recognized courier delivery service (such as Federal Express), upon such delivery. All notices shall be addressed (or such other address as either Party may in the future specify in writing to the other) to each concerned party at the addresses mentioned below:

 

  22.4.1 for ARD:

Mr. Yvon Le Henaff, Directeur Général

Agro Industrie Recherches et Développements, S.A.

Route de Bazancourt

F-51110, Pomacle, France

E-Mail: [***]

Fax: (33).3.26.05.42.89

With a copy to:

Mr. Xavier DONNENFELD

Service Juridique

2, Rue Clément Ader

51100, Reims

E-Mail: [***]

Fax: 0033(0) 326 78 64 15

 

  22.4.2 for BioAmber:

Mr. Jean-François Huc, President

BioAmber S.A.S.

1250 Rene-Levesque West, Suite 4110

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

H3B 4W8

E-Mail: [***]

Fax: (514) 844-1414

 

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With a copy to:

Mr. Thomas Desbiens

Boivin Desbiens Senécal, g.p.

2000, McGill College Avenue, Suite 2000

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

H3A 3H3

E-Mail: [***]

Fax: (514) 844-5836

 

  22.5 Assignment . ARD and BioAmber may assign their rights or their obligations in this Agreement without the prior written consent of BioAmber or ARD, as applicable, provided that (a) ARD or BioAmber is in position to evidence in a satisfactory manner to ARD or BioAmber, as applicable, that (i) the beneficiary of the rights and obligations has the financial capacity to fully comply with all the terms of this Agreement as they apply to ARD, (ii) the beneficiary is not a, direct or indirect, competitor of ARD or of BioAmber and that (iii) the third party shall be bound by all the conditions, covenants and warranties of the Agreement and (b) ARD is in position to evidence in a satisfactory manner to BioAmber that the beneficiary of the rights and obligations has the ability to produce the Products and comply with the terms of this agreement.

 

  22.6 Schedule and Preliminary Statements . The schedules attached hereto and the Preliminary Statements are hereby fully incorporated herein by this reference.

 

  22.7 Amendment . No modification of or amendment to this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless set forth in writing and duly executed by all parties hereto.

 

  22.8 Costs and Expenses . Each party shall bear its own costs and expenses in connection with the negotiation of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.

 

  22.9 Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of France. Any disputes arising out of, relating to, or in connection with this Agreement, including notably any question regarding its existence, validity, interpretation, performance, non-performance or termination, shall be referred to a mediation administered by the Center for Mediation and Arbitration of Paris (CMAP). In case of failure to reach an agreement in the framework of this mediation, each party will be free to bring an action before the courts of France, in the district of Paris, which shall have exclusive jurisdiction.

 

  22.10

Publicity. Press Releases, Disclosures and Public Announcements . Each party hereby undertakes not to issue any press release or other publicity materials, or

 

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  make any public presentation with respect to the terms or conditions of this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties (such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed).

 

  22.11 Specific Performance . The parties hereof acknowledge that monetary damages may not be an adequate remedy for violations of this Agreement and that any party may, in its sole discretion, in a court of competent jurisdiction, apply for specific performance or injunctive or other relief as the court may deem just and proper in order to enforce this Agreement or to prevent violation hereof. To the extent permitted by applicable law, each party waives any objection to the imposition of such relief.

 

  22.12 Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed by the parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, but all such counterparts shall together constitute one in the same instrument. This Agreement and all other agreements, certificates, documents and instruments furnished in connection herewith or therewith may be delivered by means of an exchange of executed documents by facsimile or as an attachment in “pdf” or similar format to an electronic mail message.

 

  22.13 Extraordinary Provisions . Given that this Agreement is signed as of the Signature Date, but with an effective date as of the Effective Date, the parties hereby agree to the following with respect to certain matters having occurred since the Effective Date:

 

  22.13.1 BioAmber will pay to ARD, within five (5) business days following the Signature Date, any outstanding amount due by BioAmber to ARD (based on the terms provided in this Agreement) in connection with any invoices for any Successfully Produced Products produced by ARD since the Effective Date, which have been specifically QC Released by e-mail or in writing by BioAmber ; BioAmber will proceed with the purchase, within five (5) business days following the Signature Date, of the batches #120909, 120910, 120911, 120912, 120913, 120914, 120915, 121001, 121003, 121004, 121005 (corresponding to Technical Grade Products), and will pay ARD the amounts due in connection with such Products according to the terms of this Agreement, it being understood that such batches are accepted by BioAmber and thus QC Released, and therefore, BioAmber will take possession of such batches according to the terms of this Agreement;

 

  22.13.2 BioAmber will pay to ARD, within five (5) business days following the Signature Date, any outstanding amount due by BioAmber to ARD in connection with Section 7.1.7 (labor costs) not already paid, except that the total amount due by BioAmber to ARD pursuant to such Section 7.1.7 until the Signature Date shall be reduced by an amount equal to fifty percent (50%) of all labor costs incurred by ARD pursuant to Section 7.1.7 of this Agreement for the period between October [1] , 2012 and December [1] , 2012;

 

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  22.13.3 ARD will reprocess, at its costs, as soon as reasonably possible following the Signature Date, any Products having been manufactured by ARD since the Effective Date, which have not been QC Released at least due to the fact that the level of [***] contained therein was higher than the maximum level provided in the Product Specifications (being all batches produced since the Effective Date, other than the batches referred to in Section 22.13.1 and 22.13.4), and once reprocessed, ARD will submit to BioAmber samples of such Products and the provisions contained in Section 9 and 11 related to the analysis and release of such reprocessed Products will apply accordingly as if such Products were ordered by BioAmber pursuant to a Purchase Order accepted by ARD (the 15 business days period will begin at the date of receipt by BioAmber of the samples of such reprocessed Products); once and if QC Released, BioAmber will pay to ARD the purchase price applicable to Technical Grade Products for such Products as provided in Section 7 of this Agreement;

 

  22.13.4

ARD will send to BioAmber, as soon as reasonably possible following the Signature Date, samples of any Products having been manufactured by ARD since the Effective Date, which have not been QC Released but not due to the fact that the level of [***] contained therein was higher than the maximum level provided in the Product Specification (being batches #120603, 120904 and 120908), and BioAmber will reanalyze such Products by using the analytical methods provided in Schedule U attached hereto; the provisions contained in Section 9 and 11 related to the analysis and release of Products will apply to such reanalyzed Products as if such Products were ordered by BioAmber pursuant to a Purchase Order accepted by ARD (the 15 business days period will begin at the date of receipt by BioAmber of the new samples of such Products), it being understood that specifically for such three (3) batches, the value of the acceptable level of [***] will be adjusted to take into account the variation between the analytical methods attached hereto as Schedule U and those that were used in connection with the determination of the Product Specifications; for clarity, if any such reanalyzed Products do not meet the Product Specifications following the reanalyze performed by BioAmber, ARD will reprocess, at its costs, as soon as reasonably possible, any such Products that failed to meet the Product Specifications, and ARD will re-submit to BioAmber samples of such Products after such reprocessing and the provisions contained in Section 9 and 11 related to the analysis and release of such reprocessed Products will apply accordingly as if such Products were ordered by BioAmber pursuant to a Purchase Order accepted by ARD (the 15 business days period will

 

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  begin at the date of receipt by BioAmber of the samples of such reprocessed Products); once and if QC Released, BioAmber will pay to ARD the purchase price applicable to Technical Grade Products for such Products as provided in Section 7 of this Agreement;

 

  22.13.5 BioAmber undertakes to issue Purchase Orders, for a quantity of at least [***] MT but not more than [***] MT of Technical Grade Products (excluding the Products described in Sections 22.13.1, 22.13.3 and 22.13.4), as soon as possible following the Signature Date, but in any event BioAmber will issue such Purchase Orders in order to allow ARD to be reasonably able to complete the manufacture of such Products by no later than June 30, 2013, and ARD hereby agrees to accept such Purchase Orders provided they are in conformity with this Agreement; however, in the event that ARD is not able to complete the manufacture of such Products at the latest on June 30, 2013, and that this Agreement is not renewed by BioAmber pursuant to the first Renewal Option, then ARD undertakes to complete the manufacture of such Products, until they are QC Released, even if the Agreement is terminated;

 

  22.13.6 BioAmber and ARD hereby agree that the purchase price to be paid by BioAmber to ARD in connection with the Products to be ordered pursuant to Section 22.13.5 ([***] MT of Technical Grade Products) shall be reduced, in the aggregate, by an amount equal to [***], which special discount shall be equally applied to Successfully Produced Products resulting for such orders;

 

  22.13.7 For any Products to be ordered by BioAmber from and after the Signature Date (including the products to be ordered pursuant to Section 22.13.5, but excluding, for clarity, any Products referred to in Sections 22.13.1, 22.13.3 and 22.13.4), BioAmber will pay an additional fee to ARD corresponding to the cost incurred by ARD for [***] in connection with the manufacture of such Product, it being understood that such additional fee shall be [***] of Product and shall be adjusted in good faith by the parties according to the actual cost resulting from such [***];

 

  22.13.8 The parties may reasonably adjust the [***] limits provided in the Product Specifications based on the results of the analysis made with the analytical methods described in Schedule U attached hereto compared to the analytical methods that were used in connection with the determination of the Product Specifications.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be signed as of the date mentioned in the preamble of this Agreement.

 

AGRO INDUSTRIE RECHERCHES ET DÉVELOPPEMENTS S.A.

/s/ Yvon Le Henaff

By:   Yvon Le Henaff
Title:   Directeur Général
BIOAMBER S.A.S.

/s/ Jean-François Huc

By:   Jean-François Huc
Title:   President
BIOAMBER INC.

/s/ Jean-François Huc

By:   Jean-François Huc
Title:   President

 

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SCHEDULE T

PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS

See attached documents

LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

  
Big-Bag # :   
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-827-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    2
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO

 

   Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-827-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    3
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-827-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    4
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    XI   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    5
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    6
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    7
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    8
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    XI   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    9
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    10
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :   

11

Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    XI   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    12
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    13
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    14
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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* Confidential Treatment Requested


LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    15
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    16
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-827-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :    120601
Big-Bag # :    17
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO

   Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338  

IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several

minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.

   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    18
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO

   Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
  

P305+P351+P338

 

IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several

minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.

   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-300-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

   120601
Big-Bag # :    19
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

  
Big-Bag # :   
Net Weight :                 kg

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    Xi   Irritant
   R41   Risk of serious damage to the eyes
   H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes
   P280   Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / protective equipment for eyes and face.
   P305+P351+P338   IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victime is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.
   P310   Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately.
    
    
  

 

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods] incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-527-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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LOGO

Bio-Based Succinic Acid

 

Batch # :

      LOGO
Big-Bag # :    FINE & REFUS   
Net Weight :                 kg   
     
     
     

Storage: in unopened original packaging in a dry place

Shelf-life: one year after production date if stored in unopened packaging in dry place

 

LOGO    H318   Can cause serious damage to the eyes.
  

 

P280

 

 

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/protective equipment for eyes and face.

  

 

P305 + P351

 

 

+ P338 IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH THE EYES: Rinse carefully with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if the victim is wearing them and if they can be removed easily. Continue rinsing.

  

 

P310

 

 

Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor immediately

    
    
  

For Hazardous Materials [or Dangerous Goods) incidents

Spill, Leak, Fire, Exposure, or Accident

Call CHEMTREC Day or Night

Within USA and Canada: 1-800-424-9300

Outside USA and Canada: +1 703-627-3887 (collect calls accepted)

France: + 33 (9) 75 18 14 07

Orfila: +33 (0) 1-4542-5959

BioAmber S.A.S.

Route de Pomacle

51110 BAZANCOURT

France

Tel: +33 (0)3 26 89 48 90

 

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SCHEDULE U

ANALYTICAL METHODS AND EQUIPMENT

 

  l. The metals results were determined utilizing [***]

 

  2. The mercury results were determined utilizing [***]

 

  3. The succinic acid assay and residue on ignition were determined per [***]

 

  4. Glucose is currently run through [***]

[***]

BioAmber has received similar equipment and will be setting up to run this assay internally by a similar validated method.

 

  5. UV-Vis – SUC-108-99

 

  6. Moisture – SUC-115-99

 

  7. pH – SUC-105-99

 

  8. Melting Point – SUC-104-99

 

  9. Lactic Acid – SUC-122-02

 

  10. Acetic and Fumaric Acid – SUC-123-02

 

  11. Total Nitrogen – SUC-117-99

 

  12. Sulfate – [***]

 

  13. Total Chloride - [***]

 

  14. Phosphate – SUC-114-99

 

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SCHEDULE V

STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND MASTER BATCH RECORDS

 

Référence   Révision   Titro   Miso an appli
[*** 2 pages omitted]

 

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SCHEDULE W

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

BIOAMBERPRODUCTSPECIFICATION

 

    

TechnicalGrade

  

PolymerGrade

Titration

   [***]    [***]

Moisture

     

MeltingPoint

     

pH

     

Color (Visual Test)

     

Odor

     

Black specks

     

ResidueonIgnition

     

Lead(Pb)Arsenic

     

Iron

     

Cadmium

     

Mercury

     

Bio-carbon

     

Lactic

     

Acetic

     

Fumaric

     

Glucose

     

TotalNitrogen

     

Sulfate

     

Phosphate

     

TotalChloride

     

UV270abs

     

 

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SCHEDULE X

PROCESS DIAGRAM TG

 

ARD

 

Bio Demo

 

Process Diagram TG

 

BioAmber

     
     
     

[*** 3 pages omitted]

 

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SCHEDULE Y

TARGET USAGE FACTORS

 

LOGO

[***]

The parties recognize that the costs as indicated in the above chart are only for information purpose as their amount will fluctuate, subject to the terms of the Agreement.

The parties agree that any purchase by ARD of any of the following Ingredients will be made according to the following parameters:

 

(i) any purchase of steam will be made by ARD according to the formula attached hereto as schedule Y.2;

 

(ii) any purchase of glucose from the Chamtor Group or any of its associated entities will have to be made according to terms and conditions negotiated and agreed to by BioAmber, and in the event that BioAmber does not agree with such terms and conditions, BioAmber may request ARD to purchase glucose from any other supplier designated by BioAmber from time to time;

 

(iii) any cost associated with wasted water and the purchase of compressed air, reverse osmosis water, sulphuric acid and ammonia will have to be according to the terms and conditions of the agreements in effect from time to time between ARD and the Chamtor Group, a copy of which will be provided to BioAmber.

 

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Schedule Y.2

DETERMINATION OF THE COST OF STEAM

 

Basis of calculation    Example   
[***]    [***]   

 

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SCHEDULE Z

LABOR COSTS

 

     Base salary    Benefits    Social security    Total
     Annual         Annual     

Plant manager

           

Technical supervisor

           

Production manager 1

           

Production manager 2

           

Team manager 1

           

Team manager 2

           

Team manager 3

           

Team manager 4

           

Team manager 5

           

Tech 1

   [***]

Tech 2

           

Tech 3

           

Tech 4

           

Tech 5

           

Tech 6

           

Tech 7

           

Tech 8

           

Tech 9

           

Tech 10

           

Analytical tech

           

 

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Exhibit 10.37

*** Text Omitted and Filed Separately

Confidential Treatment Requested

Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Agreement (the “Agreement”), made and effective as of the Effective Date, by and between Celexion, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company having its principal place of business at One Memorial Drive, Suite 7, Cambridge, MA 02142 (hereinafter referred to as “Celexion” or “Licensor”) and DNP Green Technology, Inc., a Delaware corporation having its principal place of business at 1250 Rene-Levesque West, Suite 4110, Montreal, QC, Canada, H3B 4W8 (hereinafter referred to as “DNP Green” or “Licensee”).

Celexion and DNP Green shall also hereinafter be referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties”.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Celexion has filed two (2) patent applications listed in Schedule A attached hereto that describe novel metabolic pathways to producing a platform of 6-carbon chemicals (the “Celexion Patent Applications”);

WHEREAS, DNP Green desires to obtain an exclusive license to use the Celexion Patent Applications and other related rights according to the terms hereof, and Celexion is willing to grant such license and rights to DNP Green.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and the rights and obligations specified herein, Celexion and DNP Green agree as follows:

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

 

1.1 Affiliate ” means any corporation, firm, limited liability company, partnership or other entity that directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by or is under common control with a Party to this Agreement. For the purpose of this definition, control means ownership, directly or through one or more Affiliates, of fifty percent (50%) (or such lesser percentage which is the maximum allowed to be owned by a foreign entity in a particular jurisdiction) or more of the shares of stock entitled to vote for the election of directors in the case of a corporation, or fifty percent (50%) (or such lesser percentage which is the maximum allowed to be owned by a foreign entity in a particular jurisdiction) or more of the equity interests in the case of any other type of legal entity, or status as a general partner in any partnership, or any other arrangement whereby a Party controls or has the right to control the board of directors or equivalent governing body of a corporation or other entity.

 

1.2 Celexion Patent Rights ” means (a) the Celexion Patent Applications and patent applications later filed on Work Plan Intellectual Property owned by Celexion, (b) any substitutions, divisions, continuations, continuations-in-part thereof,(c) any patents issuing therefrom, (d) any reissues, renewals, re-examinations, extensions, supplementary protection certificates and the like of any such patents or patent applications, and (e) counterparts of any of the foregoing in any other jurisdiction.

 

Celexion and DNP

  1    Confidential

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1.3 Confidential Information ” means technical and business information owned or controlled by either Party (the “Disclosing Party”) that is designated in writing to be Confidential (or a similar legend) and disclosed to the other Party (the “Receiving Party”); or, if disclosed orally or visually, such technical and business information that (i) is identified as constituting Confidential Information at the time of disclosure, and (ii) a summary thereof is confirmed in writing by the Disclosing Party to be Confidential Information within thirty (30) days of the initial disclosure; provided that the term and obligations of this Agreement shall not apply to information that:

 

  (a) is or becomes known to the public through no fault of the Receiving Party; or

 

  (b) is already known to the Receiving Party prior to its receipt from the Disclosing Party, as shown by the prior written records of the Receiving Party; or

 

  (c) becomes known to the Receiving Party by disclosure from a third party who has a lawful right to disclose the information and who did not receive the information directly or indirectly from the Disclosing Party; or

 

  (d) is subsequently developed by or for the Receiving Party, provided that such subsequently developed information is not derived from or based on Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party and is developed by employees or contractors who did not have access to Confidential Information.

Information disclosed under this Agreement shall not be deemed to be within the foregoing exceptions merely because such information is embraced by more general knowledge in the public domain or in the Receiving Party’s possession. In addition, no combination of features shall be deemed to be within the foregoing exceptions merely because individual features are in the public domain or in the Receiving Party’s possession, but only if the combination itself and its principles of operation are in the public domain or in the Receiving Party’s possession.

 

1.4 “Control,” “Controlled by” and other correlatives meancontrol by Celexion in the Field of Use by ownership or license, provided that DNP Green shall be responsible for all compensation to any future licensors (for licenses entered into after the Effective Date) in consideration for sublicensing rights for Celexionto grant the licenses to DNP Green granted in this Agreementthat DNP Green has approved prior to its being agreed by Celexion and such Licensors.

 

1.5 Effective Date ” means September 25, 2010.

 

1.6 Field of Use ” means the production of the Products, either (i) as the end product of the pathways disclosed and enabled in the Licensed Intellectual Property, or (ii) through the [***] produced in the pathways disclosed and enabled in the Licensed Intellectual Property.

 

1.7

Licensed Intellectual Property ” means, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, (a) the Celexion Patent Applications, (b)the otherCelexion Patent Rights, (c) the Work Plan Intellectual Property owned by Celexion, and (d) all know-how, trade secrets, systems, copyrighted materials, software, database rights, technology, Confidential

 

Celexion and DNP

  2    Confidential

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  Information of Celexion not included in the foregoing and any other present or future intellectual property right, other than trademarks, wherever in the world enjoyable, in each case (a), (b), (c) and (d) Controlled by Celexion,and necessary for the development, piloting, scale-up and otherexercise of the license rights granted in Section 2.1, according to the terms hereof, but excluding any rights that have no application in the Field of Use.

 

1.8 “Product(s)” means all or any ofthe products listed in Schedule B, which practice, use or constitute, or which but for the license in this Agreement would infringe, Licensed Intellectual Property or DNP Green Improvements.

 

1.9 “Successful Completion” and its correlatives mean the criteria for successful completion of each Work Plan Phase as set forth in the Work Plan.

 

1.10  “Transfer Date” means the date on which each Phase of the Work Plan has been Successfully Completed.

 

1.11  “Work Plan Intellectual Property” means to the extent developed or invented solely by Celexion or DNP Green, or jointly by Celexion and DNP Green, in the performance of the Work Plan: (a) all inventions and discoveries whether or not patented or patentable, and any Celexion Patent Rights claiming such inventions and discoveries, and (b) all know-how, trade secrets, systems, copyrighted materials, software, database rights, technology, Confidential Information of Celexion not included in the foregoing and any other present or future intellectual property right, other than trademarks, wherever in the world enjoyable in each case (a) and (b) owned or controlled by, or licensed to Celexion, in which Celexion has sufficient rights to grant the rights and licenses granted in this Agreement to DNP Green, and necessary for the development, piloting, scale-up and commercially viable exercise of the license rights granted in Section 2.1, according to the terms hereof.

ARTICLE II LICENSE GRANT; COLLABORATION R&D

License

 

2.1 Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Celexion hereby grants to DNP Green an exclusive, worldwide, royalty bearing license in the Field of Use, with the right to sublicense, under and to the Licensed Intellectual Property, to develop, have developed, make, have made, use, sell or otherwise transfer, offer for sale, and/or import any Product, provided that any sublicensee has agreed in writing to be bound by terms no less strict than the terms of this Agreement and must be in compliance with Sections 2.13 and 2.14.

 

2.2 There are no rights or licenses implied for either Party to practice the Confidential Information or intellectual property of the other Party, except as expressly provided and granted in this Agreement.

 

Celexion and DNP

  3    Confidential

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Experimental Work to be made by Celexion

 

2.3 During the first six (6) months following the Effective Date, with an option to extend such period by mutual agreement between Celexion and DNP Green, Celexion will carry out [***] work relating to enzyme activity and selectivity in connection with the Licensed Intellectual Property, as more fully described in the work plan attached hereto as Schedule C (the “Work Plan”) and in accordance with the level of FTE effort described in such Schedule C and Section 2.6.

 

2.4 Celexion will provide informed personnel trained in accordance with accepted industry practices, and Celexion will be solely responsible for the negligent acts, errors and omissions of its employees, subcontractors, and agents and for any other person performing services in connection with the Work Plan.

 

2.5 Celexion will perform the Work Plan in a workmanlike manner with reasonable skill and care ordinarily exercised by members of the profession practicing under similar conditions and in accordance with accepted industry practices and professional guidelines.

 

2.6 DNP Green shall pay Celexion [***] per full-time equivalent (FTE) person (calculated on a annual basis) to perform the Work Plan, and Celexion will make available up to [***] FTE persons to perform the work as outlined in the Work Plan.

 

2.7 Celexion shall cover ordinary and customary lab supplies out of the FTE rate. Any lab expenses that are not ordinary and/or customary but are incurred as part of the Work Plan will be paid by DNP Green.

 

2.8 Celexion shall submit to DNP Green a monthly invoice for costs owed by DNP Green, accompanied by a report summarizing Celexion’s activities in relation to actual hours worked and expenses incurred.

 

2.9 DNP Green will pay Celexion’s costs within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice and supporting documentation.

 

2.10  DNP Green shall have the right to audit Celexion time sheets from time to time upon fifteen (15) days notice. Such audit shall occur during reasonable business hours by an independent third party agreed to by both parties, who shall be under written obligations of confidentiality to Celexion at least as stringent as those herein.

Sublicensing

 

2.11  DNP Green shall promptly notify Celexion of the identity of any entity to which it has sublicensed the Licensed Intellectual Property under the rights granted in Section 2.1 and subject to this Article II and provide a copy of the sublicense to Celexion, with financial and confidential information redacted that does not relate to this Agreement. DNP Green shall incorporate terms and conditions into its sublicense agreements sufficient to enable DNP Green to comply with this Agreement, including without limitation Article VI and Section 8.6. Celexion shall be a third party beneficiary of each sublicense, with the right to enforce the terms thereof in the event DNP Green does not enforce its rights.

 

Celexion and DNP

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2.12  Effective on the date this Agreement is terminated for any reason prior to the end of its term (the “Termination Date”), and provided that any DNP Green sublicensee is not then in default under the terms of the sublicense to which it is a party, then DNP Green hereby assigns and agrees to assign to Celexion those of its rights, title and interest under any such sublicense that are in effect on the Termination Date that relate to the license granted herein, including the right for Celexion to receive the portion of the income from the sublicense that relates to the license provided herein that would have been due DNP Green had this Agreement not been terminated, and Celexion undertakes to respect the terms of any such sublicense as though Celexion itself had contracted directly with such sublicensee solely with respect to the Licensed Intellectual Property, in accordance with the terms of any such sublicense so long as any such sublicensee is in full compliance with the terms of its sublicense; provided further that:

(i) such sublicensee must agree in a writing delivered to Celexion within thirty (30) days after the Termination Date to be bound to Celexion (a) for all obligations which relate to the Licensed Intellectual Property, including the payment of royalties, specified in the sublicense agreement, and (b) IV, VI and X, and Sections 2.14 (pro rata with other sublicensees), 3.6, 8.1, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.8, 8.9, and 9.4 of this Agreement; and

(ii) Celexion shall not assume any obligation of DNP Green to such sublicensee different from or beyond its obligations to DNP Green sublicensees in this Agreement.

Prosecution and maintenance of patent rights

 

2.13  Celexion shall use reasonable efforts to prosecute any and all patent application(s) included in the Celexion Patent Applications, for so long as DNP Green is in compliance with Section 2.14, and thereafter in its sole discretion.

 

2.14  DNP Green will reimburse Celexion for reasonable patent costs (including without limitation attorneys’ fees and filing and maintenance costs) associated with the preparation, filing, prosecution, translation and maintenance of the Celexion Patent Rights in the United States and in other designated jurisdictions as mutually agreed per Section 2.15. Celexion will provide an invoice in reasonable detail, and DNP Green shall reimburse such costs within thirty (30) days thereafter. Notwithstanding the preceding, the Parties agree that significant expenses related to the prosecution of claims outside of the Field of Use shall be borne by Celexion.

 

2.15  Celexion shall use reasonable efforts to obtain patents for all patent applications incorporated in the Celexion Patent Applications and to maintain said Celexion Patent Applications, for so long as DNP Green is in compliance with Section 2.14, and thereafter in its sole discretion. The Parties agree to mutually establish a list of countries in which to file national entries for the Celexion Patent Applications.

 

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ARTICLE III PAYMENTS AND DILIGENCE

Up-Front and Annual Payments

 

3.1 DNP Green shall make the following nonrefundable payments to Celexion:

 

  3.1.1 a payment of [***], at the Effective Date;

 

  3.1.2 a payment of [***], on the first anniversary of the Effective Date;

 

  3.1.3 prior to the earlier of the date of the groundbreaking (including without limitation new construction or remodeling of existing plant structure) (“Groundbreaking”) of the first plant that will commercially manufacture Products or the date of first commercial sale of a Product by Licensee, its Affiliate or sublicensee (the “First Groundbreaking Date”), an annual payment of [***], the first of such payment being due on the second anniversary of the Effective Date, and annually thereafter;

 

  3.1.4 a payment of [***], on the First Groundbreaking Date; and

 

  3.1.5 an annual payment of [***] on each anniversary of the Effective Date following the First Groundbreaking Date.

Milestone Payments

 

3.2 DNP Green shall make the following milestone payments to Celexion within thirty (30) days of achieving each of the milestones summarized below, which payments shall not be refundable in any event:

 

  3.2.1 a payment of [***], when Phase I and Phase II of the Work Plan have been Successfully Completed; and a payment of [***] when Phase III of the Work Plan has been Successfully Completed.

 

  3.2.2 a payment of [***], when a Product developed under this Agreement achieves a laboratory demonstration of [***] of Product in [***] (DNP Green shall pay this Milestone Payment for each Product developed under this Agreement);

 

  3.2.3 a payment of [***], when the Celexion Patent Application [***] or a continuation or divisional thereof is approved and a first patent is officially issued in connection therewith in the [***], according to the following schedule: $[***] upon the first such issuance, and $[***] upon the second such issuance.

 

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  3.2.4 a payment of [***], on the date when the first kilogram of Product developed under this Agreement is first produced (DNP Green shall pay this Milestone Payment for each Product developed under this Agreement);

 

  3.2.5 a payment of [***], at the First Groundbreaking Date (DNP Green shall pay this Milestone for each plant built or remodeled to manufacture Products under this Agreement during the term of this Agreement, with the limitation that the payment will be made only once for the first plant to produce each unique Product (each of the six (6) Products currently listed on Schedule B (and additional Products if Schedule B is ever amended) is a unique Product).

Royalty Payments

 

3.3 In further consideration of the license granted in Article II, DNP Green shall pay Celexion the following amounts:

 

  3.3.1 for any plant manufacturing Products in which DNP Green or its Affiliates have no ownership or less than a [***] (which shall require a sublicense to the Licensed Intellectual Property), a royalty rate of [***] on the portion of all royalty and other payments and on the cash equivalent of the fair market value of non-cash compensation received by DNP Green from any sublicensee that relate to the Products, Licensed Intellectual Property and/or the DNP Green Improvements; and

 

  3.3.2 for any plant manufacturing Products in which DNP Green or its Affiliates owns a [***], DNP Green will pay Celexion a royalty rate of [***] of net sales of such Products produced and sold (being the gross sales of such Products less allowed product returns and reasonable product allowances consistent with usual industry practices, all as determined according to standard accounting practices) and on the cash equivalent of the fair market value of non-cash compensation. If a Product shall otherwise be distributed or invoiced for a discounted price substantially lower than customary in the trade or distributed at no cost, to Affiliates of Licensee or otherwise, net sales shall be based on the average amount billed for such Products during the applicable reporting period.

Third Party Claims and Reduction of Payments

 

3.4 If the practice of the Celexion Patent Rightsgranted pursuant to this Agreement in the Field of Use results in a third party bringing a claim, suit or proceeding alleging patent infringement against DNP Green, DNP Green shall promptly notify Celexion in writing setting forth the facts of such claim in reasonable detail.

 

3.5 If it is impossible for DNP Green to practice the Celexion Patent Rightsgranted pursuant to this Agreement in the Field of Use without obtaining a license from a third party asserting an infringement claim pursuant to Section 3.4, and DNP Green takes a license directly from the third party alleging infringement, Celexion shall reduce the payment obligations set forth in Section 3.3 by an amount equal to [***] of the amounts payable to such third party in exchange for a license to the asserted patent that allows DNP Green to practice the Celexion Patent Rights granted pursuant to this Agreement, provided that in no event shall the payment reductions set forth immediately above be greater than [***] of the payments otherwise due to Celexion in any calendar quarter.

 

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3.6 All payments due hereunder shall be paid in full, without deduction of withholding taxes or other fees that may be imposed by any government, except as otherwise provided in the definition of net sales in Section 3.3.2.

Diligence

 

3.7 (a) DNP Greenshall use commercially reasonable efforts to develop Products and shall continue commercially reasonable development and marketing efforts of Products in the Field of Use throughout the term of this Agreement.

(b) In addition:

(i) DNP Green shall provide a commercialization plan to Celexion upon the first anniversary of the Transfer Date, and provide an updated plan annually thereafter on each anniversary of the Transfer Date.

(ii) DNP Green shall develop a first Product that achieves a laboratory demonstration of [***] of Product in [***] by the [***] anniversary of the Transfer Date; and

(iii) The scale-up to a pilot or demonstration plant for a Product shall begin on or before the [***] anniversary of the Transfer Date; and

(iv) DNP Green shall first produce the first kilogram of the first Product developed under this Agreement by the [***] anniversary of the Transfer Date.

(v) The First Groundbreaking Date shall occur by the [***] anniversary of the Transfer Date; and

(vi) The first commercial production and sale of Products from a commercial plant shall be achieved by the [***] anniversary of the Transfer Date.

provided, however, Licensee will not be in breach of Section 3.7(b) for failure to meet any milestone as a result of technical or manufacturing difficulties beyond Licensee’s reasonable control. In the event of technical or manufacturing difficulties beyond Licensee’s reasonable control, Licensee will notify Celexion if it anticipates missing a milestone date(s), and the parties will negotiate a milestone(s) extension in good faith. If the parties are unable to agree on a milestone extension or other settlement within ninety (90) days, either party may send notice of a dispute pursuant to Section 10.2. If neither party sends such a notice within the allotted time period in Section 10.2, either party may elect to terminate this Agreement effective on notice.

 

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ARTICLE IV PAYMENT REPORTS

 

4.1 Subsequent to the initial payment of Section 3.1.1, DNP Green shall report in writing to Celexion, within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar quarterafter the Effective Date, the royalty payments and net sales of Products subject to royalty payments pursuant to Article III during that calendar quarter. If there were no such royalties or sales, a report nevertheless shall be submitted so stating. Payment shall be submitted to Celexion concurrent with submission of the report. Unless Celexion notifies DNP Green otherwise, the report shall be submitted to:

Celexion, LLC

One Memorial Drive, Suite 7

Cambridge, MA, 02142

Attention: Brian M. Baynes, CEO

A copy of the report shall be submitted concurrently to the office receiving notices for Celexion in accordance with Article V.

 

4.2 Unless Celexion notifies DNP Green otherwise, all payments due to Celexion hereunder shall be in U.S. Dollars and shall be submitted by wire transfer to:

[***]

In the event that royalties accrue in a currency other than U.S. Dollars, the royalties shall be converted into U.S. Dollars at the closing buying rate of the bank abovementioned in effect on the last business day of the accounting period for which payment is due; provided, however, Celexion may notify Licensee, for future payments, of (i) another published currency conversion standard that shall apply, or (ii) wire transfer instructions for payment of royalties in the currency in which the royalties accrued.

 

4.3 If any payment due hereunder is not paid when due, the unpaid amount shall bear interest at an annual rate of the greater of two points above the prime rate then in effect at the above bank or five per cent (5 %), until paid. The payment of such interest shall not foreclose Celexion from exercising any other rights it may have under this Agreement or in law or equity as a consequence of the lateness of any payment.

 

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4.4 DNP Green, its Affiliates and the sublicensees shall keep adequate records in sufficient detail to enable the royalties payable to Celexion hereunder, and other compliance with this Agreement, to be determined for at least five (5) years following the date on which a royalty report is due. Upon fifteen (15) days notice, the records may be inspected, and employees involved in the sale of Products developed under this Agreement may be interviewed during normal business hours by an independent auditor appointed by Celexion for that purpose. The independent auditor shall be bound by terms of confidentiality and non-use at least as stringent as those contained herein. The independent auditor shall report to Celexion only the amount of royalties payable hereunder except in the event that the auditor deems there has been underpayment or other noncompliance, in which event the auditor may report to Celexion and DNP Green details concerning such underpayment or other noncompliance. DNP Green shall immediately pay the underpayment and reimburse Celexion for the audit expense if the audit reports a discrepancy of five percent (5%) or more in underreported royalties.

ARTICLE V NOTICES

 

5.1 All notices pursuant to the Agreement shall be in writing and sent by facsimile or overnight or two-day courier, and deemed received on the date of confirmation of transmission of facsimile or courier receipt, directed as follows, unless the Party receiving notice notifies the other Party of a different recipient for the notice:

If to Celexion:

Celexion, LLC

One Memorial Drive, Suite 7

Cambridge, MA, 02142

Attn: Brian M. Baynes, CEO

E-Mail : [***]

Facsimile : (617) 868-1115

If to DNP Green:

DNP Green Technology, Inc.

1250 Rene-Levesque West, Suite 4110

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

H3B 4W8

Attn: Mr. Jean-François Huc, President

E-Mail : [***]

Facsimile : (514) 844-5836

With a copy to :

Boivin Desbiens Senecal, g.p.

2000 McGill College, Suite 2000

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

H3A 3H3

Attn: Mr. Thomas Desbiens, Esq.

E-Mail : [***]

Facsimile : (514) 844-5836

 

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ARTICLE VI CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

 

6.1 Confidential Information disclosed by a Disclosing Party to a Receiving Party shall be maintained in strict confidence by the Receiving Party, and not used for any purpose other than those authorized by this Agreementfor the term of this Agreement and for ten (10) years after termination, if terminated early, or the term of this Agreement and for five (5) years after expiration ; provided that a Receiving Party may, in connection with the exercise of its rights hereunder, disclose the Confidential Information to third parties who have need to know in connection with the purpose pertained hereto and that agree in writing to be bound by terms of confidentiality and non-use at least as stringent as those contained herein. Each Receiving Party shall take precautions as it normally takes with its own confidential and proprietary information of similar nature to prevent disclosure to third parties, but no less than reasonable precautions. Each Receiving Party shall be responsible for the breach of this Article VI by the Receiving Party, its Affiliates, subcontractors and agents.

 

6.2 A Receiving Party agrees not to disclose Confidential Information received from a Disclosing Party to any of its employees other than those who have need to know in connection with the purpose pertained hereto, and any employee to whom disclosure is made shall be made aware of the restrictions herein provided.

 

6.3 All Confidential Information disclosed by either Party to the other hereunder shall be maintained in strict confidence, and not used or disclosed to any third party by the Receiving Party except as expressly authorized by provisions of this Agreement, for a period corresponding to the term of this Agreement and for ten (10) years after termination, if terminated early, or the term of this Agreement and for five (5) years after expiration.

 

6.4 A Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information to the extent required to be disclosed pursuant to law or regulation, judicial or administrative process; provided that prior to any disclosure, the Receiving Party shall (a) assert the confidential nature of the Confidential Information to the authority; (b) immediately notify the Disclosing Party in writing; and (c) cooperate fully with the Disclosing Party in protecting against disclosure or obtaining a protective order narrowing the scope of the compelled disclosure and protecting its confidentiality.

 

6.5 The Parties acknowledge and agree that because the breach or threatened breach of this Article VI would result in immediate and irreparable injury, each Disclosing Party shall be entitled, without posting of bond or other security, to temporary and permanent injunctive and other equitable relief restraining the Receiving Party from activities constituting a breach or threatened breach of this Article VI to the fullest extent allowed by law. Such relief shall not limit a Disclosing Party’s right to seek all other remedies available at law or in equity, including without limitation, the recovery of damages.

 

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6.6 As of the Effective Date, the Confidential Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement between the Parties dated November 6, 2009 (the “Confidentiality Agreement”) is hereby superseded by this Agreement, except as to confidential information and materials provided thereunder prior to the Effective Date of this Agreement or otherwise not subject to this Agreement.

ARTICLE VII IMPROVEMENTS

 

7.1 During the term of this Agreement, DNP Green shall have the exclusive right, at its cost, to create “DNP Green Improvements.” “DNP Green Improvements” mean any derivative works from the Licensed Intellectual Property and developments, improvements and enhancements of the Licensed Intellectual Property, directly or through sub-contractors, in the Field of Use and outside of the performance of the Work Plan.

 

7.2 The Parties acknowledge and agree that DNP Green shall own all rights, title, and interest in and to all such DNP Green Improvements throughout the world.

 

7.3 The Parties also acknowledge and agree that Celexion shall own all rights, title, and interest in and to all Work Plan Intellectual Property.

 

7.4 DNP Green shall have the right at its own discretion to secure intellectual property protection in any of the DNP Green Improvements at its own expense.

 

7.5 Licensee shall promptly disclose to Celexion any DNP Green Improvements. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensee hereby grants to Celexion and its Affiliates a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable right and license outside the Field of Use to DNP Green Improvements, with the right to grant and authorize the grant of sublicenses at any tier, under Licensee’s intellectual property rights to make, have made, use, offer for sale, sell, import and otherwise dispose of products and practice processes, and to practice processes and use, copy, modify and, if permitted under Article VI (Confidential Information), distribute information outside the Field of Use.

 

7.6 Each Party shall promptly disclose to the other Party any Work Plan Intellectual Property. The Parties shall evaluate jointly whether trade secret or patent protection is appropriate to protect any Work Plan Intellectual Property jointly invented by one or more employees of Celexion and by one or more employees of DNP Green. DNP Green agrees that it shall not use research data in support of a patent application or apply for any intellectual property protection of any Work Plan Intellectual Property, without Celexion’s express prior written consent and subject to the terms of this Agreement. In the event that one or both of the Parties believe that patent protection is appropriate, the Parties shall cooperate in the preparation, filing and prosecution of any such patent application claiming jointly invented Work Plan Intellectual Property.

 

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ARTICLE VIII REPRESENTATIONS AND LIMITATIONS

 

8.1 WHILE IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE RIGHTS PROVIDED BY CELEXION UNDER THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE USEFUL TO DNP GREEN TO MAKE PRODUCTS ON A COMMERCIAL SCALE, CELEXION DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE THAT SUCH RESULTS WILL BE OBTAINED. CELEXION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO DNP GREEN, ITS AFFILIATES OR ANY SUBLICENSEES BECAUSE OF ANY FAILURE IN ITS OPERATIONS OR OF THE LICENSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TO ACHIEVE THE DESIRED RESULTS. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THOSE EXPRESSLY EXTENDED IN THIS ARTICLE VIII.

 

8.2 To Celexion’s knowledge and belief, but without obligation of inquiry, DNP Green may exercise its rights to practice the Celexion Patent Rights in the Field of Use under the license granted in Section 2.1 of this Agreement without infringing patent(s) owned by any third partybecauseCelexion has received no third party notice of infringement. In the event that any claims or legal proceedings are brought by any third party alleging that the use of the Licensed Intellectual Property by DNP Green, any of its Affiliates or any of its sublicensees would infringe patent rights or other third party intellectual property rights, Celexion shall provide technical advice and assistance (as requested) to effectively aid DNP Green in defending such allegation of infringement.

 

8.3 In the event that either Party becomes aware that a third party is infringing any Licensed Intellectual Property in the Field of Use, it shall immediately inform the other Party and provide such information in its possession concerning the alleged infringement. Celexion may, but shall not be obligated to, take steps to abate the infringement at its own expense. If Celexion does not elect to so proceed, DNP Green may elect to bring suit, in its own name and at its own expense, against the alleged infringer solely in the Field of Use. The Party bringing suit shall receive any recoveriesafter reimbursement of the legal fees and expenses of each Party. Any recoveries by DNP Green shall be deemed to be subject to royalty payments under Section 3.3.1 as if received by a sublicensee.

 

8.4 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW AND EXCEPT FOR BREACH BY EITHER PARTY, ITS AFFILIATES OR SUBLICENSEES OF ANY LICENSE GRANTED TO SUCH PARTY IN THIS AGREEMENT, BREACH BY EITHER PARTY, ITS AFFILIATES OR SUBLICENSEES OF ARTICLE VI (CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION), OR DAMAGES SUBJECT TO INDEMNIFICATION UNDER THIS ARTICLE 8, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO THE OTHER FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY BE INCURRED PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT OR PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER.

 

8.5 WHILE IT IS BELIEVED THAT THE ORDINARY AND ANTICIPATED USE OF THE LICENSED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, AND PRODUCTS MADE THEREBY, WILL NOT RESULT IN SAFETY OR HEALTH HAZARDS TO WORKERS OR TO PURCHASERS OF SUCH PRODUCTS, CELEXION DOES NOT WARRANT OR GUARANTEE AGAINST SUCH HEALTH OR SAFETY HAZARDS.

 

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8.6 DNP GREEN HAS SOLE DISCRETION AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, AND SALE OF PRODUCTS PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. ACCORDINGLY, DNP GREEN SHALL INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD CELEXION AND ITS AFFILIATES, AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS AND CONSULTANTS, (COLLECTIVELY, “INDEMNITIES”) HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, OBLIGATIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, LIABILITY, COSTS AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ATTORNEY FEES AND COURT COSTS), BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATED TO: INJURIES TO PERSONS (INCLUDING DEATH) OR PROPERTY (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF USE), PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS, CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE TO THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THIRD PARTY CLAIMS DUE TO THE BREACH OF ANY OF ITS REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT (COLLECTIVELY, “LIABILITIES”), WHATEVER THE CAUSE MAY BE, BASED UPON, ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATED TO THE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF DNP GREEN AND ITS AFFILIATES AND/OR ANY OF THEIR EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS OR OTHER PERSONS ACTING ON THEIR BEHALF OR UNDER THEIR CONTROL, IN CONNECTION WITH DNP GREEN’S EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND PERFORMANCE OF, OR BREACH OR FAILURE TO PERFORM, THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LIABILITIES ARE ESTABLISHED IN A COURT OF LAW TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT ON THE PART OF ANY OF THE INDEMNITIES.

 

8.7 CELEXION AGREES TO DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD DNP GREEN, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS, HARMLESS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS, DAMAGES AND LOSSES (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, REASONABLE ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS) ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM THIRD PARTY CLAIMS DUE TO THE BREACH BY CELEXION OF ANY OF ITS REPRESENTATIONS, COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH LIABILITIES ARE ESTABLISHED IN A COURT OF LAW TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE OR WILLFUL MISCONDUCT ON THE PART OF ANY OF SUCH INDEMNITIES.

 

8.8 The respective indemnitee shall notify the indemnifying Party within a reasonable period of time in writing of any claim, cooperate in the defense or settlement of such claim as reasonably requested by the indemnifying Party, at the indemnifying Party’s expense, and tender the indemnifying Party with the sole control of the defense and all related settlement negotiations, although the indemnitee may be represented by separate counsel at its expense.

 

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8.9 Nothing in this Agreement will be construed to limit either Party’s remedies for use of intellectual property rights outside the uses expressly permitted in this Agreement.

ARTICLE IX TERM

 

9.1 The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue in effect until expiry of the last to expire of the patents resulting from the Celexion Patent Applications, or until the fifteenth (15th) anniversary of the Effective Date, whichever shall later occur, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Article.

 

9.2 DNP Green may terminate this Agreement at any time, and for any reason whatsoever, by providing Celexion with ninety (90) days advance written notice of termination, along with payment of any amounts then outstanding.

 

9.3 Celexion may elect to provide DNP Green with thirty (30) days advance written notice of termination in the event that DNP Green material breaches this Agreement. If DNP Green shall not have cured any such material breach within such thirty-day notice period, this Agreement shall terminate on the last day of such notice period.

 

9.4 Termination shall not affect the rights and obligations of either Party incurred prior to termination. The following Articles and Sections shall survive termination: I, 2.12, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, VI, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 8.1, 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 9.4, 9.5, and X. Upon termination, each Party shall return Confidential Information of the other Party, or destroy it, as the Disclosing Party shall instruct, and cease any use of Confidential Information of the other Party, except as otherwise provided in Section 9.5.

 

9.5 In the event this Agreement is terminated before its expiry for any reason except in the event of a breach by Celexion or a breach by DNP Green of any of its obligations listed at subsection 3.7 (b), DNP Green shall grant and hereby grants Celexion a royalty-free non-exclusive license to all DNP Green Improvements in the Field of Use, with the right to sub-license the DNP Green Improvements to third parties. In the event that this Agreement is terminated due to a breach by DNP Green of any of its obligations listed at subsection 3.7 (b), within thirty (30) days after the effective date of termination, Celexion and DNP Green shall convene to negotiate in good faith the commercially reasonable terms for a license to the DNP Green Improvements, solely to the extent it is required for Celexion, its Affiliates and sublicensees and their respective customers to practice the Licensed Intellectual Property without infringing on patents or patent applications that result from the DNP Green Improvements.

 

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ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS

 

10.1  The validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the conflict of law principles thereof.

 

10.2  Any dispute hereunder shall be referred to senior management of the Parties for amicable settlement. If the Parties still are unable to agree within thirty (30) days after referral of the dispute to senior management, they shall either: if mutually agreed, endeavor to resolve the dispute through a dispute resolution process reasonably selected for the dispute in question,or either Party may seek remedy of a dispute in a court of law.

 

10.3  This Agreement may be assigned or transferred by a Party to such entity that is the successor to substantially all of its equity or those business assets of the Party to which this Agreement applies (“Successor”), provided that the Party gives written notice thereof to the other Party within a reasonable time and such successor agrees in writing to abide by the terms and conditions hereof within ten (10) days after such assignment or transfer. Either Party may delegate performance hereunder, in whole or in part, to an Affiliate(s), but shall remain responsible for performance of its obligations hereunder and for the performance, nonperformance, negligence, omission and acts of its Affiliates. Neither Party may otherwise assign, transfer or delegate this Agreement in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the other Party. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, neither Party shall have any right or license whatsoever to any intellectual property rights, information or technology owned or controlled by an entity which becomes a Successor of the other Party hereunder (or any subsequent Successor) and which was owned or controlled by such Successor prior to its becoming a Successor. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Parties and their Successors.

 

10.4  The Parties shall abide by the laws and regulations of the United States, including, without limitation, Export Control and related regulations that pertain to the export of technology.

 

10.5  Each Party shall remain an independent contractor. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating an agency or joint venture relationship between the Parties.

 

10.6  This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter contained herein. No representation or other affirmation of fact, whether made by a Party’s employees, consultants, subcontractors or agents or otherwise, which is not contained in this Agreement will be deemed to be a warranty by such Party for any purposeor give rise to any liability of such Party whatsoever. Any modifications or waivers shall be in writing, duly signed by both Parties.

 

10.7  Neither party shall be responsible to the other for delay or failure in performance of any of the obligations imposed by this Agreement, provided such delay or failure shall be occasioned by a cause beyond the control of and without the fault or negligence of such party, including fire, flood, explosion, lightning, windstorm, earthquake, subsidence of soil, discontinuity in the supply of power, court order or governmental interference, civil commotion, riot, war, strikes, labor disturbances, transportation difficulties or labor shortage. Notwithstanding the aforesaid, if as a result either party fails to a substantial extent for at least three (3) months to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement, the other party may terminate the Agreement upon thirty (30) days advance written notice of termination.

 

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10.7  The waiver of performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of subsequent obligations to perform the same or different provisions. Should any provision of this Agreement be held invalid, unenforceable or void for any reason, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. The headings are for convenience only and shall not be used in construing this Agreement.

 

10.8  Each Party shall execute and deliver such further assignments and other instruments and do such further reasonable acts and things as reasonably may be required to carry out the intent and purpose of this Agreement.

 

10.9  Licensee agrees to mark the Products sold in the United States with all applicable United States patent numbers in accordance with applicable United States patent Law. All Products shipped to or sold in other countries shall be marked in such a manner as to conform with the patent laws and practice of the country of manufacture or sale.

 

10.10  During the term of this Agreement and for a period of twelve (12) months thereafter, each Party agrees that neither it nor any of its Affiliates shall recruit, solicit or induce any employee of the other Party to terminate his or her employment with the other party. In the event that either Party violates the above restriction and thereafter hires or engages the employee, such Party shall be liable for the greater of (i) actual damages incurred as a result of the violation or (ii) liquidated damages in the amount of three months base salary of the employee as of the date of separation of employment. Such damages shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any and all other equitable or legal remedies available including injunctive relief.

 

10.11  If either Party would like to issue a press release at any time, it shall contact the other Party, and the Parties shall mutually agree on the content of the press release.

 

10.12  This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original with all such counterparts together constituting one document. A signature transmitted via facsimile or electronic pdf shall be deemed to be and shall be as effective as an original signature upon confirmation of transmission.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement.

 

CELEXION, LLC     DNP GREEN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Name:   /s/ [illegible]     Name:   /s/ Jim Millis
Title:   CEO     Title:   CTO
Date:   11/10/2010     Date:   7 November 2010

 

 

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SCHEDULE A

List of the Celexion Patent Applications:

 

1. [***] filed [***]

 

2. Attorney docket [***]

 

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SCHEDULE B

List of Products included in the Field of Use:

 

1. Adipic acid or equivalent – includes the free acid, salts, esters or other derivatives;

 

2. 6-hydroxycaproic acid or equivalent;

 

3. 6-aminocaproic acid or equivalent;

 

4. Hexamethylene diamine;

 

5. Hexane-1,6-diol; and

 

6. 6-Aminohexanol.

 

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SCHEDULE C

Work Plan

1. Introduction

1.1 Problem Summary

DNP would like to demonstrate the use of [***]

To achieve this goal, Celexion will demonstrate the [***]

1.2 Project Summary

Celexion will undertake the characterization project in three phases. The first phase will consist of [***]

The second phase will consist of [***]. In particular, Celexion will evaluate the performance characteristics of the [***]

The third phase will consist of [***] Celexion will provide to DNP an assessment of the experimental data and recommendations for further development. Separately, an assessment of the effect of [***] will be analyzed.

The experimental work for the entire project (Phase I through Phase III) is expected to take between [***].

2. Research Project

2.1 Phase I Project Description

Celexion will initiate the project by determining [***]

In tandem, methods will be developed for [***]. The two tracks of development are the following:

[***]

Upon Successful Completion of this phase, Celexion will have the [***] necessary to carry out an evaluation of [***].

2.2 Phase II Project Description

In the second phase, Celexion will evaluate the ability of the enzymes to [***] Performance of the following reactions will be validated:

 

  (1) [***]

 

  (2) [***]

In addition, the following reactions which have previously been observed will be analyzed since they will be used for comparison in Phase III.

 

  (1) [***]

 

  (2) [***]

Celexion proposes two paths to these endpoints: [***]

The above criteria will establish that the [***]. The project will then move to Phase III to [***].

2.3 Phase III Project Description

In Phase III, Celexion will [***].

[***]

Upon Successful Completion of this phase, the [***] For example, if the desired reaction is slower than the undesired reaction, [***] may be used to improve selectivity. Alternatively, different relative levels of expression of [***].

An additional task to undertake via this phase is determination of [***]

2.4 Project Timelines

The proposed Phase I timeline encompasses [***].

Table I: Targeted schedule and timeline for Phase I

* - indicates steps that can be performed in parallel

 

Step

  

Estimated

Duration, cost

  

From start of phase

  

Milestones

[***]

   [***]    [***]    [***]

[***]

   [***]    [***]    [***]

[***]

   [***]    [***]    [***]

[***]

   [***]    [***]    [***]

[***]

   [***]    [***]    [***]

The proposed Phase II timeline encompasses use of the [***].

Table II: Targeted schedule and timeline for Phase II

 

Step

  

Estimated

Duration, cost

  

From start of phase

  

From start of project

  

Milestones

[***]    [***]    [***]    [***]    [***]

The proposed Phase III timeline encompasses measuring the [***].

Table III: Targeted schedule and timeline for Phase III

* - indicates steps that can be performed in parallel

 

Step

  

Estimated

Duration, cost

  

From start of phase

  

From start of project

  

Milestones

[***]

   [***]    [***]    [***]    [***]

[***]

   [***]    [***]    [***]    [***]

[***]

   [***]    [***]    [***]    [***]

 

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Exhibit 10.38

*** Text Omitted and Filed Separately

Confidential Treatment Requested

Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

EXECUTION COPY

JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT

by and among

BIOAMBER INC.,

BIOAMBER INTERNATIONAL S.à.r.l.,

MITSUI & CO., LTD.

and

BLUEWATER BIOCHEMICALS INC.

Dated November 2, 2011

 

tk-420278

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JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT

THIS JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into as of the 2nd day of November, 2011, by and among BioAmber Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (“ BioAmber ”), BioAmber International S.à.r.l., a limited liability company organized under the laws of Luxembourg and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of BioAmber (“ BioAmber Lux ”, and together with BioAmber, the “ BioAmber Parties ”), Mitsui & Co., Ltd., a corporation organized under the laws of Japan (“ Mitsui ”), and Bluewater Biochemicals Inc., a corporation organized under the laws of Canada (the “ Company ”).

RECITALS

A. BioAmber Lux, Mitsui and the Company have entered into respective Share Subscription Agreements, dated as of the date hereof (together, the “ Subscription Agreements ”), which provide, among other things, for the issuance by the Company, and the acquisition by BioAmber Lux and Mitsui, of Shares representing seventy percent (70%) and thirty percent (30%), respectively, of the total outstanding Shares, on a fully diluted basis, on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the respective Subscription Agreements.

B. Immediately after giving effect to the issuance of Shares to BioAmber Lux and Mitsui pursuant to the respective Subscription Agreements, BioAmber Lux and Mitsui will collectively own all of the issued and outstanding Shares.

C. As a condition to the issuance to, and the acquisition by, Mitsui and BioAmber Lux of their Shares pursuant to the respective Subscription Agreements, the parties agreed to enter into this Agreement to provide for certain matters relating to, among other things, the management and operation of the Company.

NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION; CLOSING IN ESCROW

1.1. Definitions . The following capitalized terms used herein shall have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:

Absent Shareholder ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.6 .

Additional Contribution ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.1 .

Additional Plants ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1 .

Affiliate ” means, with respect to a specified Person, any other Person that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, Controls or is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, such specified Person.

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereof.

 

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Ancillary Agreements ” means (a) the Technology License Agreement, (b) the Trademark License Agreement, (c) the BioAmber Services Agreement, (d) the Mitsui Services Agreement, (e) the Assignment Agreement and (f) the Indemnification Agreement.

Applicable Law ” means all applicable provisions of all (a) constitutions, treaties, statutes, laws (including common law), rules, regulations, ordinances or codes; and (b) orders, decisions, judgments, awards or decrees, in each case of any Governmental Authority of the United States of America, Canada, Japan or other applicable jurisdictions.

Appraiser ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3.2(a) .

Arbitration Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 22.2.1 .

Assignment Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.4.4 .

BDO ” means 1,4 Butanediol and Tetrahydrofuran (THF) produced from BSA using the DuPont Technology.

BioAmber ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereof.

BioAmber IP ” means all Intellectual Property Rights owned, co- or jointly owned, or held by BioAmber or its Affiliates that are necessary, useful or otherwise related to the operation of the Business.

BioAmber IP Agreements ” means any and all Contracts concerning Intellectual Property Rights that are necessary, useful or otherwise related to the operation of the Business to which BioAmber or any BioAmber Affiliate is a party or beneficiary, or by which BioAmber or any BioAmber Affiliate, or any of its properties or assets, may be bound, including: (a) licenses of Intellectual Property Rights by BioAmber or any BioAmber Affiliate to any third party, (b) licenses of Intellectual Property Rights by any third party to BioAmber or any BioAmber Affiliate, (c) Contracts between BioAmber or any BioAmber Affiliate and any third party relating to the transfer, development, maintenance or use of Intellectual Property Rights, (d) covenants not to sue under or releases from any claim of damages for infringement, unauthorized use or disclosure, or misappropriation of any third party’s Intellectual Property Rights and (e) Consents, settlements, decrees, orders, injunctions, judgments or rulings governing the use, validity or enforceability of Intellectual Property Rights.

BioAmber Lux ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereof.

BioAmber Parties ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereof.

BioAmber Right to Approve ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.2 .

BioAmber Services Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.4.2 .

BioAmber Technology ” means the BioAmber IP and the Licensed IP.

BioAmber Triggering Event ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.1 .

 

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BioAmber Triggering Event Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.3.1 .

Board ” means the board of directors of the Company.

Books and Records ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.2.1 .

Book Value ” means, with respect to a Share, the aggregate book value of the Company’s net assets (calculated as the Company’s total assets minus its total liabilities) based on the balance sheet of the Company for the last Financial Year, or latest complete quarter or month, whichever is most recent, divided by the number of outstanding Shares.

BSA ” means bio-based succinic acid.

Business ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 .

Change of Control ” with respect to a Person means the occurrence of any of the following events: (a) the acquisition by any other Person or group of Persons, through any transaction or series of related transactions, of Control of such Person; (b) such Person consolidates with, or merges with or into, another Entity, whether or not such Person is the surviving Entity of such transaction, unless immediately after such consolidation or merger the Person or group of Persons who Controlled such Person immediately prior to the transaction Control such surviving Entity; or (c) a sale or other transfer of all or a substantially all of the assets or business of such Person. In addition, a “Change of Control” with respect to BioAmber Lux (or any Permitted Transferee thereof) shall be deemed to occur if BioAmber sells or otherwise transfers all or substantially all of its BSA-related assets or business (including the BioAmber Technology).

Charter Documents ” of any Person means such Person’s articles of incorporation, certificate of formation, memorandum or articles of association, by-laws or equivalent governing or organizational documents.

Closing Documents ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2.6 .

Company ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereof.

Company Counsel ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2.6 .

Company Valuation ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3.2 .

Confidential Information ” means all Trade Secrets and other confidential and/or proprietary information of a Person, including business, technical, or financial information relating to the matters contemplated hereby, the terms or existence of this Agreement or other matters relating to the operation of the Business contemplated hereby.

Consent ” means any approval, consent, ratification, permission, waiver or authorization (including by or from any Governmental Authority)

Construction Budget and Schedule ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3 .

 

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Contract ” means any agreement, contract, consensual obligation, promise, understanding, arrangement, commitment or undertaking of any nature (whether written or oral and whether express or implied), whether or not legally binding.

Contribution Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2.1 .

Control ” of a Person (and, with correlative meaning, “ Controls ” and “ Controlled ”) means (i) the ownership of a majority of the voting securities of such Person or (ii) the possession, direct or indirect, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of Equity Securities, by Contract or otherwise.

Copyrights ” means all copyrights and copyrightable works, and applications for registration thereof, including all rights of authorship, publication, reproduction, distribution, performance and transformation and moral rights, together with all other interests accruing by reason of international copyright conventions.

Co-Sale Right ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.3.2 .

Defaulting Shareholder ” means a Shareholder in respect of whom an Event of Default has occurred and is continuing.

Default Option Exercise Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 18.2.3 .

Defending Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 22.2.5 .

Director ” means a member of the Board.

Disclosing Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 23.14.1 .

Dispute ” has the meaning set forth in Section 22.1 .

Dissolution Event ” has the meaning set forth in Section 19.1 .

Dissolution Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 19.1 .

Dollars ” or “ $ ” refers to lawful currency of Canada.

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Drag-Along Expiration Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.1 .

Drag-Along Right ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.1 .

Dupont ” means E. I. du Pont de Nemours.

DuPont Technology ” means all Intellectual Property Rights licensed or sublicensed by Dupont to BioAmber or a BioAmber Affiliate that are necessary or useful to or otherwise used in connection with the production of BDO, including all Patents and other Intellectual Property Rights licensed to BioAmber S.A.S. under the License Agreement, dated as of June 28, 2010, between DuPont and BioAmber S.A.S.

 

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Encumber ” and “ Encumbrance ” have the respective meanings set forth in Section 10.2.1 .

Entity ” means any corporation (including any non-profit corporation), general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, joint venture, estate, trust or company (including any limited liability company or joint stock company).

EPC Contract ” means the engineering, procurement and construction contract to be entered into between the Company and the EPC Firm in respect of Phase I of the Initial Plant consisting of the construction of the initial phase of the Initial Plant having an initial annual capacity of 17,000 MT of BSA.

EPC Firm ” means the engineering, procurement and construction firm retained by the Company for the construction of the Initial Plant pursuant to the EPC Contract.

Equity Securities ” means, with respect to any Person, such Person’s capital stock, issued share capital, membership interests, partnership interests, registered capital, joint venture or other ownership interests or any options, warrants or other securities that are directly or indirectly convertible into, or exercisable or exchangeable for, such capital stock, issued share capital, membership interests, partnership interests, registered capital, joint venture or other ownership interests (whether or not such derivative securities are issued by such Person).

Escrow Release Time ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2.6 .

Event of Default ” has the meaning set forth in Section 18.1.1 .

Fair Market Value ” means fair market value.

Financial Statements ” means the financial statements of the Company.

Financial Year ” means the financial or fiscal year of the Company, which shall end on December 31 of each year.

Financing Share Price ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3.2 .

First Disbursement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2.6 .

Governmental Approval ” means any: permit, license, certificate, concession, approval, consent, ratification, permission, clearance, confirmation, exemption, waiver, franchise, certification, designation, rating, registration, variance, qualification, accreditation or authorization issued, granted, given or otherwise made available by any Governmental Authority.

Governmental Authority ” means (a) any government or political subdivision thereof (including any state, commonwealth, province, territory, county, municipality, district or other jurisdiction of any nature); (b) any department, agency or instrumentality of any government or political subdivision thereof; (c) any court or arbitral tribunal; and (d) the governing body of any securities exchange, in each case having competent jurisdiction.

 

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Government Finance Agreements ” has the meaning set forth in Section 17.1.8 .

Hazardous Material ” means any substance, chemical, compound, pollutant, waste or other material that is listed, defined or otherwise identified as hazardous, toxic, reactive, infectious, carcinogecic, mutagenic or dangerous under any Applicable Law.

ICC ” means the International Chamber of Commerce.

ICC Rules ” has the meaning set forth in Section 22.2.1 .

IFRS ” means the international accounting standards or the international financial reporting standards prescribed by the International Accounting Standards Board and its successors.

Indemnification Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.13 .

Initial Plant ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 .

Initial Plant Site ” has the meaning set forth in Section 17.1.16 .

Intellectual Property Rights ” means all right, title, and interest arising from or in respect of any of the following, whether protected, created or arising under the laws of the United States or any other jurisdiction: (a) all Patents; (b) all Trademarks; (c) all Copyrights; (d) Trade Secrets or Know-how; and (e) all rights, benefits, privileges, causes of action, and remedies relating to any of the foregoing, whether before or hereafter accrued, including the exclusive rights to apply for and maintain all registrations, renewals, and extensions, to sue for all past, present, and future infringements, unauthorized uses or disclosures, or misappropriations of any rights relating thereto, and to settle and retain proceeds from any such actions.

Issuance Notice Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.3 .

IPO ” means an initial public offering of Equity Securities pursuant to a prospectus, an effective registration statement, a listing agreement or otherwise in any jurisdiction.

Joinder Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 23.16 .

Know-how ” means all title, right and interest in all Trade Secrets, ideas, methods, concepts, proprietary techniques, processes, formulae, specifications, inventions and discoveries (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice), business and other methodologies, scientific, technical, research, development, engineering and business information, and other know-how, including all Trade Secret rights arising under any law, including common law, state law, federal law or laws of foreign countries, other than Copyrights, Patents and Trademarks.

Lenders ” means any third-party lenders of the Company.

 

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Licensed IP ” means any and all Intellectual Property Rights that BioAmber or its Affiliates are licensed or otherwise permitted by other Persons to use under the BioAmber IP Agreements that are necessary, useful or otherwise related to the operation of the Business.

Loss ” means any loss, damage, injury, decline in value, liability, claim, demand, settlement, judgment, award, fine, penalty, tax, fee (including any attorney’s, accountant’s, expert’s or other advisor’s fees, costs and expenses), charge, cost (including any cost of investigation) or expense of any nature, whether or not involving a third-party claim.

Mitsui ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble hereof.

Mitsui Maximum Commitment ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.5 .

Mitsui Services Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.4.3 .

NatureWorks ” means NatureWorks LLC.

Offered Shares ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.1 .

Offering Shareholder ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.1 .

Offering Shareholder Terms ” has the meaning specified in Section 11.1.4 .

Offer Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.2 .

Operational Date ” means the date on which (i) the physical facilities of the Initial Plant have been constructed, installed, commissioned and become operational and (ii) the Initial Plant has had a period of ten (10) days of continuous operation.

Oversubscription Rights ” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.1 .

party ” means any signatory to this Agreement and any Person that subsequently becomes a party to this Agreement as provided herein.

Patents ” means all patent rights, title and interests in and to all letters patent and rights accorded under patent law systems, utility models, and applications therefor, including continuations, divisionals, continuations-in-part, reissues, reexaminations, substitutions, renewals, and extensions thereof, foreign counterparts thereto, and patents issuing thereon.

PBS ” means a polymer comprised primarily of residues of diacids and diols, wherein the diacid component comprises at least 65% by mole of BSA and the diol component comprises at least 65% by mole of BDO.

Permitted Issuance ” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.1 .

Permitted Transferee ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2.3 .

Person ” means any individual, Entity or Governmental Authority.

 

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Petitioning Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 22.2.5 .

Plant Manager ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.2(f) .

Preemptive Rights ” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.1 .

Proceeding ” means any action, suit, litigation, arbitration, proceeding (including any civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or appellate proceeding), prosecution, contest, hearing, inquiry, inquest, audit, examination or investigation that is, has been or may in the future be commenced, brought, conducted or heard at law or in equity or before any Governmental Authority or any arbitrator or arbitration panel.

Proposed Issuance ” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.2 .

Proposed Recipient ” has the meaning set forth in Section 14.1 .

Pro Rata Share ” means, with respect to a Shareholder, the proportion that the number of Shares held by such Shareholder (together with any Permitted Transferee thereof) bears to the aggregate number of Shares held by all Shareholders.

Provisional Remedy ” has the meaning set forth in Section 22.2.6 .

PTT-MCC Biochem ” means PTT MCC Biochem Ltd.

Receiving Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 23.14.1 .

Registered IP Assets ” means Patents, registered Trademarks, and registered Copyrights, including any pending applications for any of the foregoing owned by BioAmber or any of its Affiliates.

Release Conditions ” has the meaning set forth in Section 1.2.6 .

ROFO Exercise Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.3 .

Secretary ” means the secretary of the Company.

Shareholder ” means (i) BioAmber Lux, (ii) Mitsui or (iii) any other Person who becomes a holder of Shares in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and executes a Joinder Agreement, in each case for so long as such Person remains a holder of any Shares.

Shares ” means all ordinary shares in the share capital of the Company that may be authorized and issued from time to time.

Subscription Agreements ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals hereof.

Supply Contracts ” means the Contracts set forth in Schedule 16.5 , as such Schedule may be amended from time to time as provided herein.

 

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Technology License Agreement ” means that certain Process and Technology License Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, among BioAmber, BioAmber Lux, as licensor, and the Company, as licensee, in respect of the production of BSA and BDO.

Third Party Acquirer ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.2.1 .

Trademark License Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 16.4.1 .

Trademarks ” means all trademarks, service marks, trade names, service names, brand names, trade dress, together with the goodwill associated with any of the foregoing, and all applications, ITU Applications, registrations and renewals thereof.

Trade Secrets ” means any trade secrets or similar forms of protection for confidential information, including invention disclosures, formulae, recipes, specifications (including information regarding materials, ingredients, tools, apparatus, sources, vendors), procedures, processes, methods, techniques, ideas, creations, inventions and discoveries (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice), improvements, know-how, research and development, technical data, designs, models, algorithms, subroutines and similar confidential information.

Transfer ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.2.1 .

Transfer Negotiation Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.3 .

Transferring Shareholder ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.1 .

Transfer Terms ” has the meaning set forth in Section 11.1.3 .

Tribunal ” has the meaning set forth in Section 22.2.3 .

Valuation Deadline ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3.2 .

1.2. Interpretation .

1.2.1. The terms “herein,” “hereof,” “hereto,” “hereinafter” and similar terms, as used in this Agreement, in each case shall refer to this Agreement as a whole and not to any particular section, paragraph, sentence or other subdivision of this Agreement. Whenever the words “include,” “includes” or “including” are used, they shall be deemed to be followed by the words “without limitation” or “but not limited to” or words of like import. The term “or,” as used herein, is not exclusive. Words used herein, regardless of the number and gender specifically used, shall be deemed and construed to include any other number, singular or plural, and any other gender, masculine, feminine or neuter, as the context indicates is appropriate.

1.2.2. Any reference to a statute or statutory provision shall be construed as a reference to the same as it may have been, or may from time to time be, amended, modified or re-enacted and to any applicable rules or regulations promulgated thereunder. Any reference to any agreement or document (including this Agreement) shall be construed as a reference to such agreement or document as amended, modified or supplemented and in effect from time to time and shall include a reference to any document which amends, modifies or supplements it, or is entered into, made or given pursuant to or in accordance with its terms.

 

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1.2.3. Any reference to any Person in any capacity includes a reference to its permitted successors and assigns in such capacity and, in the case of any Governmental Authority, any Person succeeding to its functions and capacities.

1.2.4. Each party has participated in the drafting of this Agreement, and any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be applied in the construction or interpretation of this Agreement.

1.2.5. All references in this Agreement to “Section,” “Exhibit”, “Schedule” or “Annex” (or similar references) shall be deemed to be references to a section of, or exhibit, schedule or annex to, this Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires. Headings set forth in this Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this Agreement.

1.2.6 Closing in Escrow; Deliveries; Release from Escrow . This Agreement, the Technology License Agreement, the Subscription Agreements and the documents listed or referred to under Sections 8(c), 8(d) and 8(e) of the respective Subscription Agreements are referred to collectively herein as the “ Closing Documents ”. BioAmber Lux, Mitsui and the Company recognize that, subject to the delivery of the First Disbursement (as defined in this Section 1.2.6 ) and to the escrow provisions of this Section 1.2.6 , to their respective knowledge, the closing conditions set forth at Sections 8 and 9 of their respective Subscription Agreements are satisfied and, accordingly, the Initial Closing (as defined in the Subscription Agreements) is completed and the Initial Closing Date (as defined in the Subscription Agreements) is November 2, 2011. The Closing Documents shall be held in escrow by Boivin Desbiens Senécal, g.p., as Company counsel (the “ Company Counsel ”), and may not be released to any party, until the earlier of: (a)(i) the receipt by Company Counsel in trust (or directly by the Company, if so agreed by the relevant parties) of the first disbursement of each applicable party’s initial capital contribution as set forth in Schedule 5.1 ($7,000,000 for BioAmber Lux and $3,000,000 for Mitsui) (the “ First Disbursement ”), which each of BioAmber Lux and Mitsui agree to provide to Company Counsel (or directly to the Company) at the latest on 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 30, 2011, notwithstanding the fact that this Agreement and the Subscription Agreements are subject to escrow pursuant to the terms of this Section 1.2.6 , but provided that the event described in the succeeding clause (ii) has occurred and (ii) the execution and delivery by all parties thereto of the Government Finance Agreements listed under subsection B) of Schedule 17.1.8 (the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii), collectively, the “ Release Conditions ”), and (b) 5:00 p.m. New York City time on November 30, 2011, unless another time or date is agreed to in writing by BioAmber Lux and Mitsui and notified to Company Counsel (the “ Escrow Release Time ”). On the Escrow Release Time, subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by BioAmber Lux and Mitsui) of the Release Conditions, Company Counsel shall release the Closing Documents in its possession from escrow to their intended recipients and remit the First Disbursement in its possession (if any) to the Company. In the event that, as of the Escrow Release Time, the Release Conditions are not satisfied, Company Counsel shall so notify each of BioAmber Lux and Mitsui and request instructions in respect of the Closing Documents and the First Disbursement in its possession (if any). If so requested by either of such parties, Company Counsel shall forthwith return to BioAmber Lux and Mitsui their respective share of the First Disbursement and the Closing Documents received from each of them (if any), it being understood that, in such event, this Agreement shall thereafter be deemed null and void ab initio (except for any rights or obligations thereupon accrued under this Section 1.2.6 ).

 

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2. THE COMPANY

2.1. Formation . The BioAmber Parties have formed the Company as a Canadian corporation in accordance with Applicable Law and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.

2.2. Name . The name of the Company shall be Bluewater Biochemicals Inc. unless changed by mutual agreement of the Shareholders. It is the intent of the Shareholders to change the name of the Company to “BioAmber Sarnia Inc.” prior to commencing operations at the Initial Plant. All business of the Company shall be conducted in the name of the Company.

2.3. Principal Place of Business . The Company’s principal place of business shall be 1265 Vidal Street South, Sarnia, Ontario N7T 7M2 unless changed to a different location by mutual agreement of the Shareholders (it being understood that the foregoing address may change once the Initial Plant is built, as such address is the current address of the landlord of the site on which the Initial Plant will be built).

2.4. Subsidiaries; Shareholders . The Company shall have no subsidiaries except if and to the extent agreed by all of the Shareholders. The Company shall have no Shareholders (other than the then-current Shareholders) except as expressly permitted by this Agreement or as all of the Shareholders may otherwise agree.

2.5. Foreign Qualification . Prior to the Company conducting business in any jurisdiction in which it is required, as a result of such activities, to qualify to do business, the Company shall comply with all requirements necessary to qualify it to do business in such jurisdiction. Each Shareholder shall execute and deliver any certificates and other instruments that are necessary or appropriate for the Company to qualify and continue to do business as a foreign entity in such jurisdiction.

2.6. Term . The Company shall continue in existence from its date of formation until its dissolution in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, its Charter Documents and Applicable Law.

 

3. BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY

3.1. Business . The business of the Company (the “ Business ”) shall be to finance, build and operate a plant in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada to produce and sell BSA and BDO using the BioAmber Technology, and having the capacity (including expanded capacity) contemplated by Section 3.2 (the “ Initial Plant ”).

3.2. Initial Plant Commission and Capacity . As of the date hereof, the Shareholders’ present expectation is that the Initial Plant will be commissioned by the end of the second quarter of 2013 with an initial annual capacity of approximately 17,000 MT of BSA, and that the Initial Plant will be expanded in 2014 and 2015 to eventually produce a total of 34,000 MT of BSA and, subject to confirmation of feasibility of the relevant technology, 23,000 MT of BDO annually.

 

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3.3. Initial Plant Construction Budget and Schedule . The budget and schedule for the construction of the Initial Plant is attached hereto as Schedule 3.3 (the “ Construction Budget and Schedule ”).

 

4. ADDITIONAL PLANTS

4.1. Additional Plants . In addition to the Initial Plant, the BioAmber Parties and Mitsui intend to build and operate two (2) additional plants to produce and sell BSA and BDO using the BioAmber Technology (collectively, the “ Additional Plants ”), as follows:

4.1.1. Thailand Additional Plant . The first of the Additional Plants to be located in Thailand, with a target annual capacity of 65,000 MT of BSA and 50,000 MT of BDO, or a combination thereof as the applicable parties may agree. The BioAmber Parties and Mitsui may consider the possibility of building this Additional Plant in cooperation with PTT-MCC Biochem, if mutually acceptable terms therefor can be agreed, including PTT-MCC Biochem securing an agreed portion of the off-take of BSA and possibly BDO produced by such Additional Plant.

4.1.2. U.S.A./Brazil Additional Plant . The second of the Additional Plants, with a target annual capacity of 65,000 MT of BSA and 50,000 MT of BDO, or some combination thereof as the applicable parties may agree, to be located in either: (a) [***], U.S.A., [***]; or (b) Brazil, [***].

4.2. Construction of Additional Plants . The BioAmber Parties and Mitsui shall discuss in good faith the construction and operation of the Additional Plants, according to terms and conditions between them similar to those applicable to the Initial Plant or as such parties may otherwise agree. The BioAmber Parties and Mitsui will consider the possibility of seeking the participation of a local equity partner that can provide access to feedstock, offer operational capabilities or enter into a meaningful off-take agreement in respect of the output of the applicable Additional Plant.

4.3. PBS Technology . If the BioAmber Parties and Mitsui agree to jointly develop either or both of the Additional Plants, BioAmber may seek to secure rights to PBS technology in order to carry out integrated manufacturing of PBS at the applicable Additional Plant(s) through: (i) a partnership with PTT-MCC Biochem; (ii) a license from PTT-MCC Biochem; (iii) a sub-license from a licensee of PTT-MCC Biochem, such as [***]; or (iv) a partnership with, or license from, another PBS technology provider. The BioAmber Parties and Mitsui shall negotiate in good faith Mitsui’s eventual involvement in PBS manufacturing.

4.4. Non-Binding Provisions . Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the provisions of each of Sections 4.1 , 4.2 and 4.3 are a statement of intent only and are not, and shall not be deemed to be, binding obligations of either of the BioAmber Parties or Mitsui. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, as between such parties, none of the BioAmber Parties nor Mitsui shall have any obligation in respect of the construction of any of the Additional Plants, which construction is subject to, among other things, satisfactory market feasibility studies, agreement on capital budgets and obtaining necessary internal approvals, all at the sole discretion of each such party.

4.5. Exclusivity . For a period of three (3) years from the date hereof (which period may be extended upon mutual agreement by BioAmber and Mitsui), none of the BioAmber Parties nor Mitsui shall, and each such party shall cause its Affiliates not to, without the prior written consent of BioAmber (in the case of Mitsui) or Mitsui (in the case of the BioAmber Parties), discuss, engage in negotiations or enter into any Contract with any other Person in connection with such Person’s participation in the development of either or both of the Additional Plants. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, in the event that Mitsui shall have elected not to participate in the first Additional Plant, Mitsui shall relinquish its right to participate in the second Additional Plant and BioAmber shall thereupon be free to discuss and negotiate with any other Person and enter into such Contracts as it may choose with other Persons in respect of their participation in either or both of the Additional Plants. For purposes of the preceding sentence, Mitsui shall be deemed to have “elected” not to participate in the first Additional Plant if it (x) provides written notice to BioAmber expressly declining to participate in the development of such Additional Plant or (y) fails to respond to any bona fide written proposal by BioAmber in respect of the development of such Additional Plant within thirty (30) days after its receipt thereof (it being understood, for the avoidance of doubt, that Mitsui’s submission of a counterproposal shall not be deemed a failure to respond).

 

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5. FINANCING OF THE COMPANY

5.1. Financing Commitments of the Shareholders .

5.1.1. BioAmber Lux Initial Capital Contribution . BioAmber Lux shall provide to the Company an aggregate initial capital contribution of $35,000,000 (or any lesser amount as may be determined by the Board pursuant to clause (ii) below), in consideration of the issuance of BioAmber Lux’s Shares set forth opposite its name in Schedule 5.1 , to be disbursed as follows: (i) as provided in its Share Subscription Agreement, $7,000,000, and (ii) within seven (7) days following any resolution by the Board to such effect communicated in writing to the Shareholders, one or more additional disbursements not to exceed $28,000,000 in the aggregate; provided , that in order to make any capital call pursuant to the foregoing clause (ii), the Board shall make a simultaneous capital call from Mitsui pursuant to Section 5.1.2(ii) in such amount that would allow Mitsui to preserve its Pro Rata Share after giving effect to the capital call made from BioAmber Lux.

5.1.2. Mitsui Initial Capital Contribution . Mitsui shall provide to the Company an aggregate initial capital contribution of $15,000,000 (or any lesser amount as may be determined by the Board pursuant to clause (ii) below), in consideration of the issuance of Mitsui’s Shares set forth opposite its name in Schedule 5.1 , to be disbursed as follows: (i) as provided in its Share Subscription Agreement,, $3,000,000, and (ii) within seven (7) days following any resolution by the Board to such effect communicated in writing to the Shareholders, one or more additional disbursements not to exceed $12,000,000 in the aggregate; provided , that in order to make any capital call pursuant to the foregoing clause (ii), the Board shall make a simultaneous capital call from BioAmber Lux pursuant to Section 5.1.1(ii) in such amount that would allow BioAmber Lux to preserve its Pro Rata Share after giving effect to the capital call made from Mitsui.

5.1.3. Additional Shareholder Capital Contributions . If requested by the Board pursuant to a capital call in writing made to all, but not less than all, of the Shareholders as a result of the aggregate amounts payable in respect of the EPC Contract exceeding $70,000,000, each of BioAmber Lux and Mitsui shall provide to the Company an additional capital contribution equal to up to $9,800,000 and $4,200,000, respectively, in each case within thirty (30) days of the date of such capital call (or such longer period as the Board may determine, which period shall apply equally to all Shareholders), it being understood that, subject to the foregoing respective maximum amounts, any such additional capital contribution requested by the Board shall be allocated between the Shareholders in accordance with their respective Pro Rata Shares.

5.1.4. Loan Guarantees . Subject to Section 5.4 , if requested by the Board pursuant to a written request made to all, but not less than all, of the Shareholders, each of BioAmber Lux and Mitsui shall provide guarantees in favor of Lenders in respect of loans provided by such Lenders to the Company up to an aggregate amount equal to $10,500,000 and $4,500,000, respectively, in each case within thirty (30) days of the date of such request (or such longer period as the Board may determine, which period shall apply equally to all Shareholders), it being understood that, subject to the foregoing respective maximum amounts, (i) any such guarantees requested by the Board shall be allocated between the Shareholders in accordance with their respective Pro Rata Shares and (ii) if and to the extent that any such Lender so requests, such guarantees shall be provided by BioAmber on behalf of BioAmber Lux, which guarantees so provided by BioAmber shall be deemed to have been allocated to BioAmber Lux’s Pro Rata Share. In the event that Mitsui and BioAmber Lux

 

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(and/or BioAmber) provide guarantees in favor of Lenders according to the terms of this Section 5.1.4, the Company shall pay to each of Mitsui and BioAmber Lux (and/or BioAmber) an annual fee in respect of their respective guarantees of the loans provided by such Lenders in the amounts and pursuant to such terms as Mitsui and BioAmber mutually agree.

5.1.5 . Mitsui Maximum Commitment . For the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in no event shall Mitsui be obligated to provide capital contributions, guarantees or other financial support to or on behalf of the Company pursuant to this Section 5.1 , Section 5.2 or otherwise if and to the extent that the amount of such capital contributions or exposure under such guarantees or other financial support, together with all amounts previously financed by (and not repaid to) Mitsui and all amounts for which Mitsui is then currently exposed with respect to guarantees or other financial support, exceed $23,700,000 (the “ Mitsui Maximum Commitment ”). For further clarity, however, Mitsui shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to provide up to its Pro Rata Share of any financial support requested by the Board in excess of the Mitsui Maximum Commitment.

5.2. Additional Financial Contributions .

5.2.1. Additional Contributions . If the Board determines that the Company requires financial contributions in excess of the commitments set forth in Section 5.1 , in the form of equity, loans, guarantees or otherwise (any such financial contribution, an “ Additional Contribution ”), it shall provide written notice thereof to each Shareholder, setting forth the nature, amount and other relevant terms of the Additional Contribution (a “ Contribution Notice ”). The Shareholders shall thereupon engage in good faith discussions in respect of such Additional Contribution, including the terms and intended purpose thereof, for a period of fifteen (15) days (or such other period as the Shareholders may mutually agree) after the date the Board delivered to the Shareholders the relevant Contribution Notice, and the Board shall implement any agreement in respect of such Additional Contribution that the Shareholders may thereby reach. Subject to the preceding sentence, each Shareholder shall have the right, but not the obligation, to contribute up to its Pro Rata Share of any Additional Contribution, within thirty (30) days after the expiration of the fifteen (15) day period (or such other period as the Shareholders may mutually agree) referred to in the preceding sentence (subject to such additional period of time as may be necessary to determine the applicable per Share price in accordance with Section 5.3.2 , if applicable).

5.2.2. Shortfall . In the event that (i) the Board issues a Contribution Notice for an Additional Contribution in the form of equity, (ii) either Shareholder contributes less than its full Pro Rata Share of such Additional Contribution within the applicable period therefor and (iii) the other Shareholder contributes its full Pro Rata Share of such Additional Contribution within the applicable period therefor, then such contributing Shareholder shall have the right, but not the obligation, to provide funds to the Company up to the amount not contributed by the other Shareholder. In such event, the Company shall issue additional Shares to the contributing Shareholder, and the respective Pro Rata Shares of the Shareholders shall be adjusted, in accordance with Section 5.3 . For the avoidance of doubt, any reduction in Mitsui’s Pro Rata Share pursuant to this Section 5.2.2 shall proportionally reduce Mitsui’s economic right to receive dividends or other distributions from the Company but shall not reduce or otherwise affect in any manner whatsoever any other rights of Mitsui hereunder, including its rights under Section 8 .

 

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5.3 . Share Valuation .

5.3.1 . Valuation Pre-Operational Date . For any capital call made by the Board to be funded prior to the Operational Date, the price per Share to be issued pursuant to such capital call shall be equal to the per Share purchase price for the Shares acquired by Mitsui and BioAmber Lux pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, which price is equal to $10 per Share.

5.3.2 . Valuation Post-Operational Date . Except as otherwise set forth in the Subscription Agreements for any Shares issued thereunder on or after such date, for any capital call made by the Board to be funded on or after the Operational Date, the Shareholders shall discuss and negotiate in good faith on a valuation of the Company (as of the date of the applicable capital call notice) for the purpose of determining the price per Share to be issued in the applicable capital call (each, a “ Company Valuation ”), and such price per Share shall be equal to the quotient of such Company Valuation and the total number of then-issued and outstanding Shares (the “ Financing Share Price ”). If the Shareholders are unable to agree on the Company Valuation within thirty (30) days, or such other period as agreed by the Shareholders, after receipt of the applicable capital call notice (the “ Valuation Deadline ”), then the Financing Share Price shall be equal to the Fair Market Value of the Shares as of the date of such capital call notice and shall be determined by an appraisal as follows:

(a) the Shareholders shall discuss in good faith with a view to agreeing on the appointment of an independent investment bank or independent accounting firm of recognized international standing (the “ Appraiser ”), and if the Shareholders reach agreement on the appointment of the Appraiser within thirty (30) days after the Valuation Deadline, such Company Valuation shall be determined by the Appraiser in accordance with clauses (b) and (c) immediately below. If the Shareholders are unable to reach agreement on and appoint the Appraiser within thirty (30) days after the Valuation Deadline, then the Appraiser shall be appointed by the International Centre for Expertise in accordance with the provisions for the appointment of experts under the Rules for Expertise of the ICC. The cost, fees and expenses incurred in connection with the appointment of the Appraiser shall be borne equally between the Shareholders.

(b) The parties agree that the basis for determining the Fair Market Value shall be the price that would be paid in an arm’s-length sale between an informed and willing seller under no compulsion to sell and an informed and willing buyer under no compulsion to buy.

(c) The Appraiser shall submit its appraisal report to each of the Shareholders and the Company within thirty (30) days after the date of its appointment. The appraisal set forth in such appraisal report shall be the definitive Fair Market Value of the Shares, and it shall be final and binding on the Shareholders for the purposes of this Section 5.3.2 .

5.4 . Guarantees . Any obligations of the Shareholders (or BioAmber, as the case may be) in respect of third parties (whether arising from loan guarantees pursuant to Section 5.1.4 or otherwise) shall be on a several or individual basis and not on a joint or collective basis, and no Shareholder shall be liable to third parties in respect of any obligation of any other Shareholder (or BioAmber, as the case may be).

 

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6. NON-FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

6.1 . BioAmber Non-Financial Contributions . BioAmber shall make available to the Company the following functions and capabilities: (i) application development and technical sales support; (ii) hiring and training of plant personnel; and (iii) oversight of the EPC Contract.

6.2 . Mitsui Non-Financial Contributions . Mitsui shall make available to the Company the following functions and capabilities: (i) know-how regarding shipping and logistics, warehousing, credit checks, freight insurance, and trade finance globally; (ii) facilitation of potential sales in Asia; and (iii) support in implementing the Company’s internal control systems.

6.3 . Provision of Non-Financial Contributions . The functions and capabilities referred to in Sections 6.1 and 6.2 shall be provided by each of BioAmber and Mitsui to the Company (a) by appointing appropriate Directors at no cost to the Company (other than as set forth in Section 8.2.12) ; (b) by seconding to the Company personnel of such party, on terms, including costs to be charged to the Company, to be agreed (subject to Section 8.1.3 ); or (c) as BioAmber, Mitsui and the Company may otherwise agree.

 

7. REDUCTION/TERMINATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS

7.1 . Reduction/Termination of Contributions . In the event of a reduction of any Shareholder’s Pro Rata Share, the obligation of such Shareholder (or BioAmber, as contemplated by Section 5.1.4 ) to provide (a) loan guarantees pursuant to Section 5.1.4 or (b) any other form of financial support (including loans) to the Company shall be proportionally reduced or terminated, as applicable, to the extent of any such reduction (it being understood that BioAmber’s obligation to provide any financial support to the Company shall be so reduced or terminated to the extent of any reduction in BioAmber Lux’s Pro Rata Share).

7.2 . Termination of Secondments/Assignments . In the event that a Shareholder shall hold no Equity Securities of the Company, any personnel then seconded or otherwise assigned to the Company by such Shareholder shall be released from such secondment or assignment, simultaneously with, or as promptly as practicable after, the date on which such Shareholder ceases to hold any such Equity Securities.

7.3 . Action by the Parties . If and to the extent required pursuant to such Sections, the parties shall take all action necessary to effect the reduction/termination of financial support obligations and the release of seconded/assigned personnel contemplated by Sections 7.1 and 7.2 (including by providing replacement guarantees or otherwise). In furtherance, and without limiting the generality, of the foregoing, the parties also agree that if Mitsui shall hold no Equity Securities of the Company, then BioAmber Lux hereby undertakes to deploy its best efforts in order to obtain from the concerned Lenders a complete release for any guarantee granted by Mitsui in connection with any loan provided by such Lenders to the Company.

 

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8. MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY

8.1 . Shareholders .

8.1.1 . Voting . Each Shareholder shall vote its Shares at all ordinary or extraordinary meetings of Shareholders, and shall take all other actions necessary, to give effect to the provisions of this Agreement. Except as otherwise provided for herein or by Applicable Law, the adoption of any resolution at a Shareholders’ meeting shall require the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the then-issued and outstanding voting Shares.

8.1.2 . Actions Requiring Unanimous Shareholder Consent Subject to BioAmber Lux ’s Final Approval. Subject to Section 18.1.2 , the following actions are subject to, and the Company shall not take any such action without first obtaining, the prior written consent of each Shareholder:

(a) the entering into any Contract (other than the EPC Contract, which is subject to clause (e) immediately below) by the Company to effect any capital expenditure, for expansion, improvement or any other reason;

(b) any modification of the Company’s business plan;

(c) the approval of any annual budget of the Company (or any modification thereof);

(d) the execution of any raw material or utility supply Contract for the Initial Plant;

(e) the selection of the EPC Firm and the terms and conditions of the EPC Contract (and any amendment thereof or waiver of any right thereunder); and

(f) the hiring and firing of personnel in management positions at the Initial Plant, and the approval of annual performance reviews and the compensation of such personnel. For these purposes, “management positions” consists of the manager of the Initial Plant (the “ Plant Manager ”) and all persons reporting directly to the Plant Manager;

provided , that if the Shareholders are unable to agree on any such action within thirty (30) days after the Board submits, in writing, such action for approval of the Shareholders (which submission shall set forth, in reasonable detail, a description of the proposed action, the purpose and other relevant terms thereof), such proposed action shall be submitted by the Shareholders for further discussion to their respective designated senior representatives, who shall have authority to reach an agreement on behalf of the applicable Shareholder. If such designated senior representatives remain unable to reach an agreement within thirty (30) days after the date on which the proposed action was submitted to them, BioAmber Lux shall have the right to approve, and upon receipt of such approval the Company shall adopt, such action without Mitsui’s approval (the “ BioAmber Right to Approve ”).

8.1.3 . Actions Requiring Unanimous Shareholder Consent . Subject to Section 18.1.2 , the following actions are subject to, and the Company shall not take any such action without, the prior written consent of each Shareholder:

(a) any change in any service or royalty fee paid by the Company to BioAmber or any Affiliate thereof;

(b) subject to Section 19 , the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the Company (or any action for such purpose);

(c) the sale or purchase by the Company of any asset for an amount in excess of five hundred thousand Dollars ($500,000) or that is otherwise material to the Company (other than raw materials purchased, or inventory sold, in the ordinary course of business of the Company or as otherwise contemplated in an approved business plan or annual budget of the Company);

(d) any change in the scope of the Business;

(e) any change in the accounting principles or practices of the Company;

(f) any transaction between the Company and any Shareholder or Affiliate thereof other than (i) the issuance of Shares to the Shareholders pursuant to the terms of the Subscription Agreements or this Agreement, as applicable, and (ii) the transactions contemplated by the Ancillary Agreements in accordance with the respective terms and conditions thereof;

 

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(g) any borrowing or other incurrence of indebtedness of any kind, or the granting of any security or guarantees (unless contemplated by an approved business plan or annual budget of the Company);

(h) the making of loans or provision of guarantees or other financial support by the Company in favor of third parties;

(i) commencing, or making any significant decision relating to, any Proceeding outside the ordinary course of business of the Company;

(j) any change to the Company’s Charter Documents;

(k) any reorganization, amalgamation, merger or similar transaction by or involving the Company;

(l) the closure of, or cessation of activities at, the Initial Plant (other than temporary stoppages in the ordinary course of business of the Company); and

(m) any expenses of whatever nature incurred by the Company, until the time that all Governmental Approvals set forth in Schedule 17.1.7 that are necessary or required in connection with the ownership and use by the Company of its properties and assets and the operation of the Business are obtained.

8.1.4 . Meetings . The Board shall convene ordinary meetings of the Shareholders as required by Applicable Law and as set forth in the Company’s Charter Documents, and shall convene an extraordinary meeting of the Shareholders when requested by any Director (other than a Director nominated by a Defaulting Shareholder). All Shareholders’ meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Company’s Charter Documents, and shall be presided over by the Chairman or, in his or her absence, any other Director elected to preside over the meeting by the then-attending Directors. The Board shall prepare the agenda for each Shareholders’ meeting and may provide a recommendation with respect to any business set forth on such agenda. The language for all Shareholders’ meetings shall be English, and all minutes and other documents presented to Shareholders shall be prepared in English.

8.1.5 . Notice . The Secretary shall give notice to the Shareholders (other than any Defaulting Shareholder) specifying the date and time for each Shareholders’ meeting, accompanied by an agenda specifying the business of such meeting; provided , that in the event the Secretary fails to timely provide such notice, the Director calling such meeting may provide such notice himself or herself. Not fewer than fourteen (14) days’ prior written notice from the Secretary shall be given to all Shareholders (other than any Defaulting Shareholder); provided , however , that such notice period may be reduced with the written consent of all Shareholders entitled to vote at such meeting.

8.1.6 . Quorum . Subject to Section 18.1.2 , at any Shareholders’ meeting, presence of Shareholders holding at least seventy five percent (75%) of the then-issued and outstanding voting Shares shall constitute a quorum, subject to the following provisions of this Section 8.1.6 . If such a quorum is not present within one (1) hour from the time appointed for the Shareholders’ meeting due to the absence of the duly authorized representative(s) of a Shareholder (the “ Absent

 

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Shareholder ”), the meeting shall be postponed to such place and time as the Chairman shall decide, which shall be no earlier than fourteen (14) days after written notice of such postponed meeting has been given to all Shareholders. If, at such postponed meeting, such quorum is still not present due to the continuing absence of the Absent Shareholder, the Shareholders present at such postponed meeting shall be deemed a quorum and may transact the business for which the postponed meeting was originally convened (except with respect to any action that may only be approved in accordance with Section 8.1.2 or 8.1.3 ).

8.1.7 . Shareholders’ Access . Each Shareholder (through its designated representatives) other than a Defaulting Shareholder, which shall not have such right, shall be entitled to examine the Books and Records of the Company and shall have reasonable access, at all reasonable times and with prior written notice, to any and all properties and assets of the Company (subject to standard security measures applicable at any such property).

8.1.8 . No Authority of Shareholders to Act on Behalf of Company . No Shareholder shall act as an agent of the Company or have any authority to act for or to bind the Company.

8.2 . Board .

8.2.1 . Authority of the Board . Subject to the provisions of this Agreement (including Sections 8.1.2 and 8.1.3 ), the Company’s Charter Documents and Applicable Law, the management of the Company shall be exercised by the Board, which shall have full power and discretion to take all actions that it considers necessary or desirable in connection with the management of the Company.

8.2.2 . Number and Composition . The Board shall initially consist of five (5) Directors. BioAmber Lux shall have the right to nominate three (3) Directors and Mitsui shall have the right to nominate two (2) Directors. Each Shareholder shall vote its Shares for the appointment of any Director(s) nominated by the other Shareholder.

8.2.3 . Chairman . The Chairman shall be selected by a majority vote of the Directors then in office.

8.2.4 . Removal and Replacement of Directors . A Director shall be removed from the Board, with or without cause, only upon the affirmative vote of the Shareholders in accordance with this Section 8.2.4 . Each Shareholder shall vote its Shares for the removal of a Director upon the written request of the Shareholder that nominated such Director. Otherwise, no Shareholder shall vote for the removal of any Director. In the event that any Director resigns or is removed in accordance with this Section 8.2.4 , the Shareholder that nominated such Director shall have the right to nominate such Director’s successor or replacement, and such successor or replacement Director shall be nominated and elected on or as soon as practicable after the date of such resignation or removal.

8.2.5 . Directors’ Access . Each Director (other than a Director nominated by a Defaulting Shareholder, who shall not have such right) shall be entitled to examine the Books and Records of the Company and shall have reasonable access, at all reasonable times and with prior written notice, to any and all properties and assets of the Company (subject to standard security measures applicable at any such property).

 

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8.2.6 . Frequency and Location of Board Meetings; Deliberations . Meetings of the Board shall take place at least once each calendar quarter. Meetings shall be held in a location approved by all of the Directors or, failing such approval, at the principal place of business of the Company. All deliberations at Board meetings shall be held, and all resolutions shall be passed, in English.

8.2.7 . Notice . A Board meeting may be called by any Director (other than any Director nominated by a Defaulting Shareholder), by written notice to the Secretary specifying the date, time and agenda for such meeting. The Secretary shall, upon receipt of any such notice, provide a copy of such notice to all Directors (other than any Director(s) nominated by a Defaulting Shareholder), accompanied by an agenda specifying the business of such meeting and copies of all documents and other information materially relevant for such meeting; provided , that in the event the Secretary fails to timely provide such notice, the Director calling such meeting may provide such notice himself or herself. Not less than fourteen (14) days’ prior notice, delivered in writing, shall be given to all Directors (other than any Director(s) nominated by a Defaulting Shareholder); provided, however , that such notice period (i) shall not apply in the case of an adjourned meeting pursuant to Section 8.2.8 and (ii) may be reduced with the written consent of all of the Directors entitled to vote at such meeting.

8.2.8 . Quorum . Subject to Section 18.1.2 , attendance of at least one (1) Director nominated by BioAmber Lux and one (1) Director nominated by Mitsui shall be required to constitute a quorum for any meeting of the Board, subject to the following provisions of this Section 8.2.8 . If such a quorum is not present within one (1) hour from the time specified for any duly called meeting, the meeting shall be postponed to such place and time as a majority of the then-attending Directors shall decide or, in the absence of such decision, as the Chairman shall decide, which shall be no earlier than seven (7) days after written notice of such postponed meeting has been given to all Directors, and, at any such postponed meeting, a quorum shall consist of, at least, a majority of the Directors.

8.2.9 . Voting . Subject to Section 18.1.2 , at any Board meeting, each Director may exercise one (1) vote, and the adoption of any resolution of the Board shall require the affirmative vote of a simple majority of the Directors present at a duly constituted meeting of the Board.

8.2.10 . Means of Participation . To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, (i) Directors may participate in a Board meeting by telephone or video conference, provided that each Director can hear and be heard by all other Directors throughout the meeting, and (ii) participation by such means shall constitute presence for purposes of the quorum provisions of Section 8.2.8 .

8.2.11 . Action by Written Consent . To the extent permitted by Applicable Law, any action that may be taken by the Directors at a duly constituted meeting may be taken by a written resolution (in one or more counterparts) signed by all the Directors entitled to vote at such meeting.

8.2.12 . No Compensation; Expenses . The Directors shall not receive any compensation from the Company for their service as Directors. The Company shall reimburse the Directors for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection with serving as Directors, including any travel, lodging and other costs of attendance at meetings of the Board.

 

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8.2.13 . Indemnification of Directors; Director Insurance . The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless each of the Directors, in accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in an indemnification agreement, which the Company and the Shareholders shall negotiate in good faith to execute as promptly as practicable after the date hereof (the “ Indemnification Agreement ”). As soon as practicable after the date hereof, the Company shall purchase, and maintain at all times, Director insurance (with the amount of the coverage determined by the Board) for all Directors, retroactive to the date of formation of the Company and payable to the Company as beneficiary.

8.3 . Officers . The Company shall have such officers as the Board may appoint from time to time, and all such officers shall be subject to removal at any time at the discretion of the Board. Such officers shall have such duties as may be delegated thereto by the Board and as are customarily possessed by officers in similar positions in the relevant jurisdiction (except as such duties may be restricted by the Board), subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Company’s Charter Documents and Applicable Law.

8.4 . Plant Manager . The day-to-day operations of the Initial Plant shall be responsibility of the Plant Manager, who, subject to Section 8.1.2 , shall be nominated by BioAmber Lux. The Plant Manager shall report directly to the Board.

8.5 . Secondment . Mitsui shall have the right, but not the obligation, to second and appoint a representative to the Company, and to remove any such appointed representative, in Mitsui’s discretion. Any such secondment shall be on such terms, including as to cost to be charged to the Company, to be agreed among Mitsui, BioAmber and the Company (subject to Section 8.1.3 ).

 

9. OTHER OPERATIONAL MATTERS

9.1 . Dividend/Distribution Policy . At least once every Financial Year, all funds of the Company then available for distribution under Applicable Law, after deducting only any amounts that are required to (i) meet then-legally binding commitments and reasonably foreseeable contingencies and (ii) maintain or expand the Initial Plant in accordance with the then-approved annual budget, shall be distributed to the Shareholders as dividends in accordance with their respective Pro Rata Shares or in any other matter unanimously agreed by the Shareholders.

9.2 . Books and Records; Financial Statements .

9.2.1 . Books and Records . The Company shall keep and maintain Financial Statements, books, records and other accounts, in reasonable detail (collectively, the “ Books and Records ”), which accurately and fairly reflect its transactions and dispositions of assets, governance and other operational matters. The Company shall further keep and maintain the Books and Records at all times in compliance with all record keeping and reporting requirements required by Applicable Law.

9.2.2 . Financial Statements . The Financial Statements shall be maintained in Dollars and in accordance with IFRS and shall be audited annually by Deloitte & Touche or such other of the “Big Four” international accounting firms as is selected by the Board. The Company shall devise and maintain a system of internal accounting controls sufficient to provide reasonable assurance that: (i) transactions are executed and access to assets is permitted only in accordance

 

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with management’s general or specific authorization; (ii) transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of periodic financial statements and to maintain accountability for assets; and (iii) actual assets and recorded assets (and related accounting values) are compared at reasonable intervals and appropriate action is taken to address any inconsistencies.

9.3 . Information Rights .

9.3.1 . Financial Statements . The Company shall provide to each Shareholder (i) within ninety (90) days after the end of each Financial Year, the annual audited Financial Statements for such Financial Year; (ii) within thirty (30) days after the end of each quarter of each Financial Year, quarterly unaudited Financial Statements for such quarter; and (iii) within ten (10) days after the end of each month of each Financial Year, monthly trial balances of the Company.

9.3.2 . Construction Reports . During the period prior to the Operational Date, the Company shall provide to each Shareholder monthly written reports setting forth in reasonable detail the progress of the construction of the Initial Plant, including (i) any material difficulties or delays encountered and all measures being taken (or considered) to address such difficulties or delays and (ii) the costs associated with the construction to date and how such costs compare to those set forth in the Construction Budget and Schedule.

9.3.3 . Other Information . The Company shall prepare and provide, at its expense, any additional information or materials that may be reasonably requested by any Shareholder to enable it to comply with its internal policies regarding accounting and disclosure requirements as well as the requirements of any applicable securities regulatory authority, including any stock exchange on which the securities of such Shareholder (or any Affiliate thereof) are traded.

9.4 . Insurance . The Company shall obtain and maintain, at its cost, adequate insurance in respect of its assets, properties and operations as determined by the Board, and the other parties shall reasonably cooperate, if and to the extent requested by the Company, to assist the Company in obtaining such insurance.

 

10. ENCUMBRANCE OR TRANSFER OF SHARES

10.1 . Proxies and Voting Trusts . Each of the BioAmber Parties and Mitsui agrees not to grant to any third party any proxy or enter into, or become bound by, any voting trust with respect to its Shares, or enter into arrangements of any kind with any Person with respect to its Shares, in any such case in a manner that is inconsistent with this Agreement.

10.2 . Restrictions on Transfer .

10.2.1 . No Transfers or Encumbrances . Except with the prior written consent of the other Shareholder or as otherwise expressly permitted by this Agreement, no Shareholder shall, directly or indirectly, (i) sell, assign, donate or otherwise transfer or dispose of, in any way or manner whatsoever, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise (collectively, “ Transfer ”), or (ii) pledge, mortgage, hypothecate or otherwise encumber, in any way or manner whatsoever, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, by operation of law or otherwise (collectively, as the context may require, “ Encumber ” or “ Encumbrance ”), the legal or beneficial ownership of, or economic benefits pertaining to, any of its Shares. Each certificate for any Shares now held or hereafter acquired by any Shareholder shall, for as long as this Agreement is effective, bear an appropriate legend regarding the Transfer restrictions applicable in respect of such Shares.

 

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10.2.2 . Invalid Transfers/Encumbrances . Any purported Transfer or Encumbrance of Shares in violation of this Agreement shall be null and void and shall not operate to Transfer or Encumber any right, title or interest to or in favor of the purported transferee, and the Company shall not recognize or give effect to any such purported Transfer or Encumbrance.

10.2.3 . Permitted Transfers . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, each Shareholder may Transfer all or a portion of its Shares to a direct or indirect majority owned subsidiary of such Shareholder (or, in the case of BioAmber Lux, to BioAmber or another direct or indirect majority owned subsidiary of BioAmber) (each, a “ Permitted Transferee ”); provided , that (a) such Shareholder shall pay all costs, including any taxes and fees, associated with such Transfer, and (b) as conditions precedent to the effectiveness of such Transfer, (i) any Permitted Transferee to whom Shares are transferred shall agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement by entering into a Joinder Agreement with the Company, (ii) BioAmber or Mitsui, as applicable, shall guarantee all obligations of such Permitted Transferee under this Agreement pursuant to a guarantee agreement in form and substance reasonably acceptable to BioAmber or Mitsui, as applicable, (iii) any Consents required in connection with such Transfer shall have been obtained, (iv) such Shareholder shall cause such Permitted Transferee to re-transfer all transferred Shares to such Shareholder (or another Permitted Transferee thereof) in accordance with the terms hereof prior to it ceasing to be a direct or indirect majority owned subsidiary of such Shareholder (or, in the case of BioAmber Lux, of BioAmber) and (v) notwithstanding such Transfer, the transferring Shareholder shall remain solely responsible under the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party. Any Permitted Transferee to whom Shares are transferred in accordance with this Agreement shall be entitled to the rights and benefits of the transferring Shareholder under this Agreement as if it where an original party hereto, and any reference herein to a particular Shareholder shall be deemed to be a reference to such Shareholder and its Permitted Transferees.

 

11. RIGHT OF FIRST OFFER; DRAG-ALONG; CO-SALE

11.1 . Right of First Offer .

11.1.1 . Right of First Offer . A Shareholder (a “ Transferring Shareholder ”) may propose to Transfer all (but not less than all) of its Shares (the “ Offered Shares ”) to any Person who is not a Permitted Transferee; provided , that the other Shareholder (the “ Offering Shareholder ”) shall have a right of first offer in respect of the Offered Shares in accordance with the provisions of this Section 11.1 .

11.1.2 . Offer Notice . The Transferring Shareholder shall give prior written notice (the “ Offer Notice ”) to the Offering Shareholder of the Transferring Shareholder’s desire to Transfer the Offered Shares to a Person who is not a Permitted Transferee.

11.1.3 . Transfer Negotiation Period; Closing . If within thirty (30) days after the date on which it received the Offer Notice, the Offering Shareholder provides to the Transferring Shareholder written notice of its interest in purchasing the Offered Shares (a “ ROFO Exercise Notice ”), for a period of sixty (60) days after the date on which the Offering Shareholder received the

 

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Offer Notice (the “ Transfer Negotiation Period ”), the Transferring Shareholder and the Offering Shareholder shall negotiate in good faith with the objective of mutually agreeing on the price and other terms and conditions for the Offering Shareholder’s purchase of the Offered Shares (collectively, the “ Transfer Terms ”). During the Transfer Negotiation Period, the Transferring Shareholder shall not solicit any offer from, discuss, engage in negotiations or enter into any Contract with, any Person (other than the Offering Shareholder) with respect to the Offered Shares. If the Transferring Shareholder and the Offering Shareholder reach an agreement on the Transfer Terms, the closing of such Transfer shall occur, subject to obtaining any required Consents, within thirty (30) days after the date of such agreement.

11.1.4 . Transfer to Third Parties . If (x) the Offering Shareholder fails to provide a ROFO Exercise Notice within the period therefor set forth in Section 11.1.3 or (y) the Transferring Shareholder and the Offering Shareholder are unable to reach an agreement on the Transfer Terms within the Transfer Negotiation Period, the Transferring Shareholder shall be entitled, subject to, if the Offering Shareholder is Mitsui (or its Permitted Transferee), Section 11.3 , to offer and Transfer the Offered Shares, within a period of ninety (90) days after the expiration of the Transfer Negotiation Period, to any other Person for a price and on other terms no more favorable to such Person than the price and other terms last proposed by the Transferring Shareholder to the Offering Shareholder during their negotiation as contemplated by Section 11.1.3 (or, absent such proposal, the price and other terms last proposed by the Offering Shareholder to the Transferring Shareholder during such negotiation) (the “ Offering Shareholder Terms ”), except in the event referred to in clause (x) above of this Section 11.1.4 , in which case the Transferring Shareholder may so offer and Transfer the Shares to such Person at any price and on any other terms as the Transferring Shareholder and such Person may agree. If such Transfer is not consummated within such ninety (90) day period, the Transferring Shareholder shall be required to comply again with the procedures set forth in this Section 11.1 as if it had never given an Offer Notice.

11.1.5 . Change of Control . For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of this Section 11.1 shall not apply in respect of a Change of Control of any Shareholder (subject to the Co-Sale Right set forth in Section 11.3).

11.2 . BioAmber Drag-Along Right .

11.2.1 . Drag-Along Right . In the event that (i) any of the BioAmber Parties undergoes a Change of Control or (ii) BioAmber Lux (or any Permitted Transferee thereof) Transfers its Shares to a Person other than a Permitted Transferee pursuant to Section 11.1 (each of the events described in clauses (i) and (ii) above, a “ BioAmber Triggering Event ”), BioAmber shall have the right (the “ Drag-Along Right ”) to require Mitsui to sell all (but not less than all) of the Shares held by Mitsui (and any Permitted Transferee thereof) to the acquirer of the applicable assets/interests (the “ Third Party Acquirer ”) at a purchase price in cash equal to two hundred percent (200%) of the aggregate amount of Mitsui’s equity contributions to the Company as of the closing date of such purchase; provided , that the Drag-Along Right shall expire and no longer apply upon and after the earlier of (i) the date on which BioAmber completes an IPO and (ii) the Operational Date (such earlier date, the “ Drag-Along Expiration Date ”).

11.2.2 . Exercise of Drag-Along Right . In order to exercise its Drag-Along Right, BioAmber shall, at least sixty (60) days prior to the closing or consummation of the applicable BioAmber Triggering Event, provide written notice to Mitsui of its exercise of the Drag-Along Right (in addition to the BioAmber Triggering Event Notice referred to below). Subject to Section

 

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11.4 , the closing of the purchase by the Third Party Acquirer of Mitsui’s Shares pursuant to BioAmber’s exercise of the Drag-Along Right (including the payment in full of the applicable purchase price to Mitsui) shall occur, subject to obtaining any required Consents, simultaneously with the closing or consummation of the applicable BioAmber Triggering Event.

11.3 . Mitsui Co-Sale Right .

11.3.1 . BioAmber Triggering Event Notice . BioAmber shall provide to Mitsui written notice of any BioAmber Triggering Event at least sixty (60) days prior to the closing or consummation of such BioAmber Triggering Event (the “ BioAmber Triggering Event Notice ”). The BioAmber Triggering Event Notice shall set forth a description of the material terms of the BioAmber Triggering Event to which it relates, including the nature of the transaction, purchase price, expected closing date and other relevant terms and conditions.

11.3.2 . Co-Sale Right . Mitsui shall have the right (the “ Co-Sale Right ”), by providing written notice to BioAmber within thirty (30) days after its receipt of the BioAmber Triggering Event Notice, to require the applicable Third Party Acquirer (or, at Mitsui’s option, BioAmber) to purchase all (but not less than all) of the Shares held by Mitsui (and any Permitted Transferee thereof), simultaneously with the closing or consummation of the applicable BioAmber Triggering Event, at a purchase price in cash equal to:

(x) if the BioAmber Triggering Event occurs prior to the Drag-Along Expiration Date, one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the aggregate amount of Mitsui’s equity contributions to the Company as of the closing date of such purchase; or

(y) if the BioAmber Triggering Event occurs on or after the Drag-Along Expiration Date, (A) the Book Value of such Shares on the date Mitsui delivered such notice to BioAmber (if such BioAmber Triggering Event consists of the event referred to in clause (i) of the definition of BioAmber Triggering Event) or (B) the same purchase price per share at which BioAmber Lux (or any Permitted Transferee thereof) Transfers its Shares to a third-party (if such BioAmber Triggering Event consists of the event referred to in clause (ii) of the definition of BioAmber Triggering Event).

11.3.3 . Closing . Subject to Section 11.4 , the closing of the purchase by such Third Party Acquirer (or BioAmber, if applicable) of the Shares held by Mitsui (and any Permitted Transferee thereof) pursuant to the exercise of the Co-Sale Right (including the payment in full of the applicable purchase price to Mitsui or its applicable Permitted Transferee) shall occur, subject to obtaining any required Consents, simultaneously with the closing or consummation of the applicable BioAmber Triggering Event.

11.3.4 . BioAmber Parties’ Covenant . If Mitsui exercises its Co-Sale Right, each of the BioAmber Parties (i) shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the applicable Third Party Acquirer to purchase the Shares held by Mitsui (and any Permitted Transferee thereof) in accordance with the provisions of this Section 11.3 and (ii) shall not, to the extent it is within its control, close or otherwise consummate the transaction constituting the BioAmber Triggering Event in respect of which Mitsui exercised its Co-Sale Right unless and until such Third Party Acquirer has purchased the Shares held by Mitsui (and any Permitted Transferee thereof) as provided herein.

11.4 . Terms of Mitsui Share Transfer . The terms and conditions of any Contract pursuant to which Mitsui may Transfer its Shares pursuant to Section 11.2 or 11.3 shall be reasonably satisfactory to Mitsui, it being understood that neither Mitsui nor any Affiliate thereof shall be required under any such Contract to agree to any obligation or assume any liability (including making any representation or warranty) that is not specifically related to its ownership of Shares subject to such Transfer.

 

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12. PUT/CALL OPTIONS

12.1 Put/Call Option . In the event that Mitsui’s Pro Rata Share falls below ten percent (10%), (x) Mitsui shall have the right to sell to BioAmber Lux, and (y) BioAmber Lux shall have the right to purchase from Mitsui, all (but no less than all) of the Shares held by Mitsui (and any Permitted Transferee thereof) in either case at a purchase price in cash equal to one hundred percent (100%) of Mitsui’s aggregate equity contributions to the Company as of the closing date of such purchase.

12.2 . Mitsui Put Option . In the event that (i) BioAmber and Mitsui are unable to agree on the making of any payment by the Company in respect of the EPC Contract, which payment, together with all other payments made or agreed to be made by the Company under the EPC Contract, would exceed $84,000,000, and (ii) pursuant to Section 8.1.2 , BioAmber Lux unilaterally approves the making of such payment by the Company, Mitsui shall have the right to require that BioAmber Lux purchase all (but no less than all) of the Shares held by Mitsui (and any Permitted Transferee thereof) at a purchase price in cash equal to one hundred percent (100%) of Mitsui’s aggregate equity contributions to the Company as of the closing date of such purchase.

12.3 . Exercise of Options; Closing . To exercise its sale or purchase rights under Section 12.1 or 12.2 , as applicable, a Shareholder shall, within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of the event giving rise to such right, provide to the other Shareholder written notice of such exercise. The closing of any such Transfer of Shares shall occur, subject to obtaining any required Consents, within thirty (30) days after the date the applicable Shareholder delivered to the other Shareholder the notice referred to in the preceding sentence.

 

13. CLOSING OF SHARE TRANSFERS

13.1 . Time and Place . The closing of any Transfer of Shares pursuant to Section  11.1.3 , 11.3.3 (if the purchaser of such Shares is BioAmber), 12.3 , 18.2.3 or 19.3 shall take place at the offices of the Company within the period therefor specified herein or at such other time and place as the parties to such Transfer may agree.

13.2 . Closing Deliveries . At such closing, (i) the Shareholder that is transferring Shares shall deliver certificates representing such Shares, accompanied by duly executed instruments of transfer; (ii) the Shareholder purchasing such Shares shall deliver at such closing an amount equal to the aggregate purchase price determined in accordance with the relevant provisions hereof, by wire transfer in immediately available funds to an account designated by the transferring Shareholder; and (iii) all of the parties to such Transfer shall execute such additional documents as may be necessary or appropriate to effect such Transfer.

13.3 . No Encumbrances; Transfer Taxes . The Shares transferred pursuant to this Section 13 shall be free and clear of any Encumbrance (other than Encumbrances arising hereunder or attributable to actions by the purchasing Shareholder). Stamp duties or transfer taxes or fees, if any, payable on the Transfer of any such Shares shall be borne and paid by the party required to pay such duty, taxes or fees in accordance with Applicable Law or as the parties to such Transfer may otherwise agree.

 

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13.4 . Effect of Share Transfer . This Agreement shall cease to have effect with respect to any Person who is no longer a Shareholder, except that such Person shall continue to be bound, as applicable, by the provisions of this Section 13.4 , Sections 15 , 17.3 , 21 , 22 and 23 . For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section 13.4 shall be deemed to release a Person who is no longer a Shareholder from any liability for any breach of this Agreement prior to the date such Persons ceased to be a Shareholder.

 

14. PREEMPTIVE RIGHTS, OVERSUBSCRIPTION RIGHTS

14.1 . Restrictions . The Company shall not issue any Equity Securities of any type or class (including any Shares) to any Person (the “ Proposed Recipient ”) unless the Company has offered each Shareholder in accordance with the provisions of this Section 14 , the right to purchase (or have its designated Permitted Transferee purchase) such Shareholder’s Pro Rata Share of such issuance (“ Preemptive Rights ”) and the right to oversubscribe (or have its designated Permitted Transferee oversubscribe) if the other Shareholder elects not to purchase its Pro Rata Share of such securities (“ Oversubscription Rights ”) for a per unit consideration equal to the per unit consideration to be paid by the Proposed Recipient and otherwise on the same terms and conditions as are offered to the Proposed Recipient (subject to Section 5.3) . The Equity Securities that have not been purchased by a Shareholder (or its designated Permitted Transferee) who fails to exercise its Preemptive Rights or fails to complete the purchase of its Pro Rata Share shall first be offered to the Shareholder who has exercised its Oversubscription Rights (on behalf of itself or its designated Permitted Transferee) within the Issuance Notice Period (as defined below) pro rata to the number of additional Equity Securities that such Shareholder (or its designated Permitted Transferee) has agreed to take up above its Pro Rata Share; provided that no Shareholder shall be obligated to purchase more Equity Securities above its Pro Rata Share than such additional Equity Securities it indicates its agreement to take up under this Section 14.1 . The restrictions under this Section 14.1 shall not apply to the following cases or in respect of: (a) any issuance of Equity Securities in connection with any share split, share dividend or other similar event, (b) subject to Section 8.1.3 , any issuance of Equity Securities pursuant to the acquisition of another Person by the Company by consolidation, merger, purchase of assets or other reorganization in which the Company acquires, in a single transaction or series of related transactions, all or substantially all assets of such other Person, or Control of such other Person ((a) or (b), a “ Permitted Issuance ”), or (c) any Defaulting Shareholder (who shall not have Preemptive Rights or Oversubscription Rights).

14.2 . Notice . Not less than forty five (45) days prior to a proposed issuance of Equity Securities other than a Permitted Issuance (a “ Proposed Issuance ”), the Company shall deliver to each Shareholder written notice of the Proposed Issuance setting forth (a) the number, type and terms of the Equity Securities to be issued, (b) the consideration to be received by the Company in connection with the Proposed Issuance and (c) the identity of the Proposed Recipient(s).

14.3 . Exercise of Rights . Within thirty (30) days following the receipt of the notice referred to in Section 14.2 (the “ Issuance Notice Period ”), each Shareholder electing to exercise its rights under this Section 14 shall give written notice to the Company specifying the number of Equity Securities to be purchased by such Shareholder (or its designated Permitted Transferee), the calculation by such Shareholder of its Pro Rata Share and the identity of any designated Permitted Transferee of such Shareholder to exercise the rights of such Shareholder under this Section 14 .

 

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Except as provided in the next succeeding sentence, failure by any Shareholder to give such notice within the Issuance Notice Period shall be deemed a waiver by such Shareholder of its rights under this Section 14 with respect to such Proposed Issuance. If any Shareholder fails to give the notice required under this Section 14.3 solely because of the Company’s failure to comply with the notice provisions of Section 14.2 , then the Company shall not issue Equity Securities pursuant to this Section 14 , and if any Equity Securities are purported to be issued, such issuance of securities shall be null and void.

 

15. NON-COMPETE

15.1 . Non-Compete . Mitsui shall not, and shall cause its Affiliates not to, directly or indirectly, compete with the Company or the Initial Plant anywhere in the world for so long as Mitsui holds any Shares of the Company and for a period of two (2) years after Mitsui ceases to hold such Shares. For purposes hereof, “ compete ” means to engage in any commercial or manufacturing activities related to crystallized BSA and/or bio-based BDO.

15.2 . Exercise of Drag-Along Right . In the event BioAmber exercises its Drag-Along Right, the non-compete period set forth in Section 15.1 shall be reduced to one (1) year.

 

16. CERTAIN ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS AND UNDERTAKINGS

16.1 . General Shareholder Obligations . Each Shareholder shall comply with the provisions of this Agreement in relation to the Company, shall exercise its rights and powers with respect thereto in accordance with, and so as to give effect to, this Agreement and shall take all necessary actions to ensure that the Company’s Charter Documents do not, at any time, conflict with the provisions of this Agreement.

16.2 . Initial Plant . Each party shall, within the scope of its rights and obligations set forth in this Agreement, use its reasonable best efforts to cause the Initial Plant to be constructed and commissioned with the capacity (including expanded capacity) set forth in Section 3.2 and within the Construction Budget and Schedule.

16.3 . Certain Operational Matters .

16.3.1 Use of Contributions . The Company shall not use any capital or other contributions from any Shareholder for the purposes of directly or indirectly paying or otherwise satisfying any financial or monetary obligation owed by BioAmber or any BioAmber Affiliate to a third party under any BioAmber IP Agreement, including the payment of any royalties, fees, inventor awards, development costs, or other payments to any owner, inventor, licensor or developer of, or other third party thereunder, except for any payment related to the Technology License Agreement.

16.3.2 Exclusive Distributor . Except as otherwise agreed in writing by all the Shareholders, the Company shall not appoint any Person (other than a party in accordance with this Agreement) as the exclusive distributor in any geography of BSA and/or BDO produced by the Company. Notwithstanding the above, the Company shall be permitted to appoint exclusive distributors in selected geographies for specific applications using BSA or BDO. The applications will include BSA used as deicers or coolants, solvents, lubricants, flavors and fragrances, food and plasticizers. BioAmber shall consult Mitsui prior to the execution of any such exclusive distribution agreements and such agreements shall not be detrimental to the Company’s sales or profitability.

 

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16.3.3 Supply Agreements . Except as expressly provided herein or as otherwise agreed in writing by all the Shareholders, the Company shall not enter into any Contract that obligates the Company to supply to a third party a fixed amount or proportion of the BSA and/or BDO produced by the Company. The foregoing sentence shall not apply to contracts signed by BioAmber prior to the date of this Agreement that were disclosed to Mitsui prior to such date.

16.3.4 . BioAmber IP . BioAmber shall not, and shall cause its Affiliates not to (a) abandon, dedicate to the public, fail to enforce, or otherwise allow to lapse any BioAmber IP that is a Registered IP Asset, (b) terminate, willfully or negligently breach, or allow to expire any BioAmber IP Agreement, or (c) take any other action that is reasonably likely to adversely affect or impede the ability of the Company to use and exploit, in each case as contemplated or otherwise set forth in this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, any BioAmber Technology or other Intellectual Property Rights owned, co- or jointly owned, held by or licensed by BioAmber or any BioAmber Affiliate necessary, useful, or otherwise related to (i) the operation of the Business by the Company, (ii) the building, operation and exploitation of the Additional Plants in accordance with Section 4 , or (iii) the production, use, sale and commercial exploitation of BSA and/or BDO by the parties.

16.3.5 . Company Support . If, during the term of this Agreement, the Company becomes unable to continue to use or practice under any Intellectual Property Rights licensed by BioAmber or any Affiliate thereof to the Company pursuant to the Technology License Agreement in accordance with the terms thereof as a result of (a) the expiration, termination or breach of any BioAmber IP Agreement by the BioAmber Parties or any BioAmber Affiliate or (b) the abandonment, invalidation or failure to enforce such Intellectual Property Rights by BioAmber or the applicable licensor of such Intellectual Property Rights, then BioAmber shall use its best efforts to acquire a license to, or otherwise obtain all necessary rights in and to, such Intellectual Property Rights, or other Intellectual Property Rights as the Shareholders may reasonably agree, to the extent reasonably necessary for the Company to continue to operate the Business, and BioAmber shall promptly license or cause to be licensed to the Company such Intellectual Property Rights upon the terms and conditions of the Technology License Agreement or as the Shareholders may reasonably agree.

16.4 . Additional Agreements .

16.4.1 Trademark License Agreement . As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, BioAmber and Mitsui shall enter into good faith negotiations in respect of a trademark license agreement to be entered into no later than December 31, 2011 between BioAmber, as licensor, and the Company, as licensee, on terms and conditions to be agreed upon between BioAmber and Mitsui (the “ Trademark License Agreement ”), which Trademark License Agreement the Company agrees it will duly execute and deliver.

16.4.2 BioAmber Services Agreement . As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, BioAmber and Mitsui shall enter into good faith negotiations in respect of a services agreement to be entered into no later than December 31, 2011 between BioAmber and the Company, on terms and conditions to be agreed upon between BioAmber and Mitsui (the “ BioAmber Services Agreement ”), which BioAmber Services Agreement the Company agrees it will duly execute and deliver.

 

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16.4.3 Mitsui Services Agreement . As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, BioAmber and Mitsui shall enter into good faith negotiations in respect of a services agreement to be entered into no later than December 31, 2011 between Mitsui and the Company, on terms and conditions to be agreed upon between BioAmber and Mitsui (the “ Mitsui Services Agreement ”), which Mitsui Services Agreement the Company agrees it will duly execute and deliver.

16.4.4 Assignment Agreement . As promptly as practicable after the date hereof, BioAmber and Mitsui shall enter into good faith negotiations in respect of an assignment agreement or agreements with respect to the Supply Contracts to be entered into no later than December 31, 2012 between BioAmber (or its applicable Affiliate, in which case BioAmber shall cause such Affiliate to duly execute and deliver such agreement(s)), as assignor, and the Company, as assignee, on terms and conditions to be agreed upon between BioAmber and Mitsui (the “ Assignment Agreement ”), which Assignment Agreement the Company agrees it will duly execute and deliver.

16.5. Supply Contracts . In the event that BioAmber (or any Affiliate thereof, excluding any Affiliate of BioAmber that exploits or operates any of the Additional Plants or other plants that produce BSA and/or BDO) enters into any Contract for the supply of BSA and/or BDO to any third party, which Contract is not listed as a Supply Contract in Schedule 16.5 and has not been assigned to the Company pursuant to the Assignment Agreement, BioAmber shall (or shall cause its applicable Affiliate to), after consultation with Mitsui, with the objective of filling the available capacity of the Initial Plant (if any), subject to the terms of such Contract (including any applicable geographical restrictions), (i) add such Contract to the list of Supply Contracts set forth in Schedule 16.5 and (ii) assign such Contract to the Company pursuant to an agreement in form and substance similar to the Assignment Agreement, or as BioAmber and Mitsui may otherwise agree, it being understood that BioAmber shall not assign any such Contract to the Company if by doing so, the capacity of the Initial Plant would be exceeded at any point during the term of such Contract taking into account the then-existing supply commitments of the Initial Plant.

16.5.1. BioAmber Lux’s Obligations . BioAmber guarantees each and every obligation of BioAmber Lux under this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement to which BioAmber Lux is or hereafter becomes a party, including each and every representation and warranty of BioAmber Lux hereunder or thereunder, and the full and timely performance of BioAmber Lux’s obligations under this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements. This is a guarantee of payment and performance and BioAmber acknowledges and agrees that this guarantee is unconditional.

 

17. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

17.1. BioAmber Parties’ Representations and Warranties . The BioAmber Parties hereby jointly and severally represent to Mitsui as follows:

17.1.1. Organization, Good Standing . Each of the BioAmber Parties and the Company is a corporation or another Entity duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization.

 

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17.1.2. Authority; Binding Nature of Agreements . Each of the BioAmber Parties, the Company and any other applicable BioAmber Affiliate has, or prior to its execution will have, all requisite corporate (or other applicable Entity) power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is, or it will become, a party and to carry out the provisions of this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance by each of the BioAmber Parties, the Company and any other applicable BioAmber Affiliate of this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is, or it will become, a party have been, or prior to its execution will be, approved by all requisite action on the part of each such party, its board of directors and shareholders. BioAmber has delivered, or prior to its execution will deliver, to Mitsui true and complete copies of the resolutions adopted by its board of directors and shareholders approving the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements to which it is or it will become a party and the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Each of the BioAmber Parties and the Company has duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party, and it (or its applicable Affiliate) will duly and validly execute and deliver each other Ancillary Agreement to which it will become a party. Each of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which each of the BioAmber Parties, the Company and any other applicable BioAmber Affiliate is or will become a party constitutes, or upon its execution will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of each such party, enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws and equitable principles related to or limiting creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.

17.1.3. No Conflicts; Consents . The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement by each of the BioAmber Parties, the Company and any other applicable BioAmber Affiliate do not and will not (with or without notice or lapse of time) (a) conflict with, violate or result in any breach of (i) any of the provisions of such party’s Charter Documents; (ii) any resolutions adopted by such party’s shareholders, board of directors or committees thereof; (iii) any Applicable Law; or (iv) any provision of any Contract; (b) give any Governmental Authority or other Person the right to (i) challenge the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby; (ii) exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under any Applicable Law to which any of the BioAmber Parties, the Company or any other applicable BioAmber Affiliate, or any of their respective assets, is subject; (iii) declare a default of, exercise any remedy under, accelerate the performance of, cancel, terminate, modify or receive any payment under any Contract; or (iv) revoke, suspend or modify any Consent; (c) result in the imposition or creation of any Encumbrance upon or with respect to any of its assets or properties; or (d) require any of the BioAmber Parties, the Company or any other applicable BioAmber Affiliate to obtain any Consent or make or deliver any filing or notice to a Governmental Authority.

17.1.4. Company . The Charter Documents of the Company, in effect as of the date hereof (after giving effect to the issuance of Shares to Mitsui and to BioAmber Lux pursuant to the Subscription Agreements), are attached hereto as Annex A . The authorized capital stock of the Company consists of an unlimited number of shares of Class A, B, C, D, E and F. The Company has issued and outstanding (after giving effect to the Share issuance to Mitsui and to BioAmber Lux pursuant to the Subscription Agreements) One Million (1,000,000) Class A Shares. Other than such Shares, the Company has no other Equity Interests authorized or outstanding. All issued and outstanding Shares have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and

 

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non-assessable, have been issued in compliance with the Company’s Charter Documents and Applicable Law and are free and clear of all Encumbrances (other than, in the case of the Shares issued to Mitsui pursuant to Mitsui’s Subscription Agreement, any Encumbrances attributable to actions by Mitsui). Except as set forth in this Agreement, there are no (i) outstanding preemptive rights, subscriptions, options, calls, warrants or other rights to acquire any securities of the Company from the Company, any BioAmber Party or any other Person; (ii) Contracts under which the Company is or may become obligated to sell, issue or otherwise dispose of or redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire any of its securities; or (iii) stockholder agreements, voting trusts or other Contracts that may affect the exercise of voting or any other rights with respect to the Company’s capital stock to which the Company or any BioAmber Affiliate is a party. Since its formation until the Share issuance to Mitsui and BioAmber Lux pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, the Company has at all times been a wholly owned direct subsidiary of BioAmber and BioAmber Lux. The Company does not own any shares of capital stock or other securities of, or Control, any other Entity. The Company has not engaged in any business other than the Business, and to date the Company has not had any material business operations.

17.1.5. No Proceedings . There is no Proceeding pending or, to the BioAmber Parties’ knowledge, threatened against or affecting any of the BioAmber Parties or the Company, any of their respective properties, assets, operations or businesses, or the BioAmber Parties’ or the Company’s respective rights relating thereto, that could materially and adversely affect the business or operations of any such party (including, in the case of the Company, the Business) or its ability to fulfill its obligations hereunder, and to the BioAmber Parties’ knowledge, no event has occurred, and no condition or circumstance exists, that might give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such Proceeding.

17.1.6. Supply Contracts . As of the date hereof, neither BioAmber nor any of its Affiliates is a party to any Contract for the supply to third parties of BSA and/or BDO other than the Supply Contracts. BioAmber has delivered or made available to Mitsui complete and correct copies of each Supply Contract. Each Supply Contract will be validly assigned to the Company pursuant to the Assignment Agreement, except for (and only to the extent of) any portion of such Supply Contracts that is not related to the supply of BSA and/or BDO (for instance, any portion of such Supply Contracts that relates to strategic collaboration with third parties involving, without limitation, the development of application or derivative products, would not be so assigned to the Company). Each Supply Contract is currently valid and in full force and effect, and, after giving effect to its assignment to the Company pursuant to the Assignment Agreement, will be enforceable by the Company in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws and equitable principles related to or limiting creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity. Neither BioAmber nor any Affiliate thereof is in breach or default under any Supply Contract. To the knowledge of the BioAmber Parties, no event has occurred, and no circumstance or condition exists, in respect of the Supply Contracts, that is reasonably likely to (with or without notice or lapse of time) (a) result in a violation or breach of any provision of any Supply Contract; (b) give any Person the right to declare a default or exercise any remedy under any Supply Contract; (c) give any Person the right to accelerate the maturity or performance of any Supply Contract or to cancel, terminate or modify any Supply Contract; or (d) otherwise materially and adversely affect the Company or its Business. Neither BioAmber nor any Affiliate thereof has waived any of its rights under any Supply Contract. To the knowledge of the BioAmber Parties, no counterparty to any Supply Contract is in breach or default under such Supply Contract.

 

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17.1.7. Governmental Approvals . Prior to the commencement of construction of the Initial Plant, the Company will have all Governmental Approvals set forth in Schedule 17.1.7 , which are the Governmental Approvals necessary or required in connection with the ownership and use of its properties and assets and the operation of the Business (including the construction of the Initial Plant as contemplated hereby). The Company has made all filings with, and given all notifications to, all Government Authorities as required by Applicable Law. Prior to the commencement of construction of the Initial Plant, each such Governmental Approval will be valid and in full force and effect.

17.1.8. Government Finance Agreements . The Company has entered into the financing agreements to finance the construction of the Initial Plant, with the respective Governmental Authorities and for the aggregate amounts, set forth in Schedule 17.1.8 (collectively, the “ Government Finance Agreements ”). BioAmber has delivered or made available to Mitsui complete and correct copies of each Government Finance Agreement. Each of the Government Finance Agreements listed under subsection A) of Schedule 17.1.8 is currently valid and in full force and effect and each of the Government Finance Agreements listed under subsection B) of Schedule 17.1.8, once signed by the relevant parties, will be valid and in full force and effect. None of the BioAmber Parties has any reason to believe that any of the conditions to the financing contemplated by any such Government Finance Agreement will not be satisfied or that such financing will not be available to the Company on a timely basis to finance the construction of the Initial Plant as contemplated hereby.

17.1.9. Registered IP Assets; Licensed IP . Schedule 17.1.9 sets forth a complete and correct list of all BioAmber Technology that: (a) are Registered IP Assets, specifying the nature of such item, the jurisdiction in which such item has been issued or registered (or an application has been filed), registration or application number, and any co- or joint owner; and (b) are Licensed IP, specifying the licensor(s) of the applicable Licensed IP and the nature of the license granted to BioAmber or its Affiliate(s).

17.1.10. BioAmber Technology . Each item of BioAmber Technology set forth in Schedule 17.1.9 that is necessary, useful, or otherwise related to the operation of the Business will be duly and validly licensed by BioAmber Lux to the Company as of the date of this Agreement for use by the Company in connection with the operation of the Business, all of which rights shall survive unchanged by the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. Schedule 17.1.9 includes all Intellectual Property Rights owned, used or held for use or licensed by BioAmber and its Affiliates necessary, useful, or otherwise related to the operation of the Business, and there are no other Intellectual Property Rights that are material to or necessary for the operation of the Business by the Company as contemplated or otherwise set forth in this Agreement. BioAmber and BioAmber Lux have obtained all permissions, Consents, licenses and other grant of rights necessary to license the foregoing Intellectual Property Rights in and to such BioAmber Technology to the Company for use in connection with the operation of the Business.

 

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17.1.11. BioAmber IP Agreements . (a) BioAmber, BioAmber Lux and all BioAmber Affiliates are in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the BioAmber IP Agreements, (b) BioAmber has a valid license to use the Licensed IP, and the right to duly and validly sublicense its rights in and to such Licensed IP to BioAmber Lux, (c) BioAmber Lux has the right to duly and validly grant a license to use and exploit such Licensed IP to the Company in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, and (d) no BioAmber Party has knowledge of any facts which are reasonably likely to adversely affect or impede the ability of the Company to use and exploit any Licensed IP in connection with the operation of the Business.

17.1.12. No Infringement; Breach . The BioAmber Technology and operation of the Business by the Company as contemplated or otherwise set forth in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, does not and will not (i) infringe or misappropriate the Intellectual Property Rights of any third party, (ii) result in the breach of any BioAmber IP Agreement, or (iii) violate any Applicable Laws. Neither BioAmber nor any BioAmber Affiliate has received written notice from any third party (including an “invitation to take a license” from any third party) claiming that the use by BioAmber or any BioAmber Affiliate of any BioAmber Technology, or the exercise by BioAmber of any BioAmber Affiliate of any rights and licenses granted to BioAmber or any BioAmber Affiliate under any BioAmber IP Agreement, infringes or misappropriates any Intellectual Property Rights of any third party (nor does any of the BioAmber Parties have knowledge of any basis therefor).

17.1.13. No Infringement of BioAmber IP . To the knowledge of the BioAmber Parties, no Person is infringing or misappropriating any BioAmber IP.

17.1.14. No Development of Biocatalysts . BioAmber is not itself or with or through third parties currently engaged in the development of biocatalysts other than E. coli (including but not limited to the genetic modification or the optimization of fermentation conditions) which have demonstrated the ability to produce succinic acid at a concentration above five (5) grams per liter, including any biocatalysts developed, licensed or funded by BioAmber or to which BioAmber has secured a future right or right of first refusal through any payments to third parties related thereto, except for any development activities (a) conducted under any BioAmber IP Agreement between BioAmber and Cargill, Incorporated or (b) conducted for the purposes of the evaluation of such biocatalysts to identify and secure alternative technologies in the event that the development activities under such BioAmber IP Agreement with Cargill, Incorporated are unsuccessful. As of the date hereof, such development activities conducted for the purposes of evaluating biocatalysts pursuant to (b) above (i) are limited to (x) the development project with the Biotechnology Research Institute of an organism that uses methanol as a source of carbon to produce BSA and (y) the evaluation work with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation to assess the corynebacterium referred to as MCC-17 for the production of BSA as an alternative to the E. coli under license from the DOE, and (ii) have been consented to by Cargill, Incorporated pursuant to a written consent, a copy of which has been made available to Mitsui, which consent has not been revoked or modified in any way.

17.1.15. BioAmber IP Agreements; BioAmber Technology . None of the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, will (a) conflict with, result in a breach of, modify, accelerate or terminate, or give rise to a right to modify, accelerate or terminate, any BioAmber IP Agreement; (b) cause the forfeiture or termination or give rise to a right of forfeiture of, termination of, or result in the diminishment in the value of or any loss of BioAmber’s, BioAmber Lux’s or the Company’s right to use or license, as applicable, any BioAmber Technology; (c) require the Company to seek the Consent under, or to obtain an additional license of rights with respect to, any BioAmber IP Agreement or BioAmber Technology, including with respect to any restrictions or limitations on the production or sale of BSA and/or BDO in any geography; or (d) result in Mitsui or the Company (i) granting to any third party any right or license to any of the BioAmber Technology, (ii) granting to any third party any right or license to any Intellectual Property Rights of Mitsui or any of its Affiliates, (iii) being bound by, or subject to, any non-compete or other restriction on the operation or scope of its business, or (iv) being obligated to pay any royalties or other amounts to any third party, in each case other than as a result of Contracts to which Mitsui or any of its Affiliates, and not the Company, is a party.

 

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17.1.16. Environmental Matters . The site at which the Initial Plant will be located is described in Schedule 17.1.16 (the “ Initial Plant Site ”). The current owner of the Initial Plant Site conducted a Phase I environmental assessment of the Initial Plant Site in 2008, a copy of which assessment has been made available to Mitsui. In addition, jointly with the owner of the Initial Plant Site, BioAmber has conducted a Phase II environmental assessment of the Initial Plant Site, a copy of which assessment has been made available to Mitsui. Such Phase II environmental assessment has revealed no material environmental conditions relating to the Initial Plant Site, including the presence of any Hazardous Materials thereat, or any other environmental issues that could materially and adversely affect the Company or the Business. To the BioAmber Parties’ knowledge, there is no Proceeding pending or threatened involving any environmental issues at the Initial Plant Site.

17.2 . Mitsui’s Representations and Warranties . Mitsui hereby represents to the BioAmber Parties as follows:

17.2.1. Organization; Valid Existence . Mitsui is a corporation duly organized and validly existing under the laws of Japan.

17.2.2. Authority; Binding Nature of Agreements . Mitsui has, or prior to its execution will have, all requisite corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is, or it will become, a party and to carry out the provisions of this Agreement and such Ancillary Agreements. The execution, delivery and performance by Mitsui of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which it is, or it will become, a party have been, or prior to its execution will be, approved by all requisite action on the part of each such party. Mitsui has duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it a party, and it will duly and validly execute and deliver each other Ancillary Agreement to which it will become a party. Each of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to which Mitsui is or will become a party constitutes, or upon its execution will constitute, the legal, valid and binding obligation of such party, enforceable against each such party in accordance with its terms, except as may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other similar laws and equitable principles related to or limiting creditors’ rights generally and by general principles of equity.

17.2.3. No Conflicts; Consents . The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement by Mitsui do not and will not (with or without notice or lapse of time) (a) conflict with, violate or result in any breach of (i) any of the provisions of such party’s Charter Documents; (ii) any resolutions adopted by such party’s shareholders, board of directors or committees thereof; (iii) any Applicable Law; or (iv) any provision of any Contract; (b) give any Governmental Authority or other Person the right to (i) challenge the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby; (ii) exercise any remedy or obtain any relief under any Applicable Law to which Mitsui, or any of its assets, is subject; (iii) declare a default of, exercise any remedy under, accelerate the performance of, cancel, terminate, modify or receive any payment under any Contract; or (iv) revoke, suspend or modify any Consent; (c) result in the imposition or creation of any Encumbrance upon or with respect to any of its assets or properties; or (d) require Mitsui to obtain any Consent or make or deliver any filing or notice to a Governmental Authority.

 

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17.2.4. No Proceedings . There is no Proceeding pending or, to Mitsui’s knowledge, threatened against or affecting Mitsui, any of its properties, assets, operations or businesses, or its rights relating thereto, that could materially and adversely affect the business or operations of such party or its ability to fulfill its obligations hereunder, and to Mitsui’s knowledge, no event has occurred, and no condition or circumstance exists, that might give rise to or serve as a basis for the commencement of any such Proceeding.

17.3. Survival of Representations and Warranties . The respective representations and warranties of the applicable parties set forth in this Section 17 shall survive indefinitely and continue in effect notwithstanding the termination of this Agreement.

 

18. DEFAULT

18.1. Events of Default .

18.1.1. Events of Default . Each of the following events constitutes an “ Event of Default ” with respect to a Shareholder, it being understood that if such Shareholder is (x) BioAmber Lux or a Permitted Transferee thereof (other than BioAmber), the occurrence of any such event with respect to BioAmber shall constitute an Event of Default with respect to BioAmber Lux or such Permitted Transferee, as applicable, or (y) a Permitted Transferee of Mitsui, the occurrence of any such events with respect to Mitsui shall constitute an Event of Default with respect to such Permitted Transferee:

(a) such Shareholder makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors;

(b) the appointment of a conservator, custodian, receiver, trustee or similar official for such Shareholder or its assets;

(c) any voluntary or involuntary bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, debt adjustment, dissolution, liquidation, receivership or other debt relief proceedings is commenced (and not dismissed or otherwise terminated) in respect of such Shareholder (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, any bona fide corporate reorganization not involving debt relief or insolvency issues); or

(d) such Shareholder materially breaches this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements and such breach, if of a nature that can be cured, remains uncured thirty (30) days after such Shareholder received notice thereof from the other Shareholder.

18.1.2. Suspension of Certain Rights Upon an Event of Default . In addition to other limitations on a Defaulting Shareholder’s rights set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and for so long as such Event of Default has not been remedied to the reasonable satisfaction of the Shareholder other than the Defaulting Shareholder, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth herein, (i) the presence of the Defaulting Shareholder shall not be required to constitute quorum at any Shareholders’ meeting; (ii) the Defaulting Shareholder shall not have the right to vote in respect of any matter reserved for the approval of the Shareholders pursuant to Section 8.1.2 or 8.1.3 (which matter may be approved solely by the non-Defaulting Shareholder); (iii) the presence of the Defaulting Shareholder’s

 

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nominee(s) to the Board shall not be required to constitute quorum at any Board meeting; (iv) the Defaulting Shareholder’s nominee(s) to the Board shall not have the right to vote in respect of any matter subject to Board approval (which matter may be approved solely by the non-Defaulting Shareholder’s nominee(s) to the Board); and (v) the Defaulting Shareholder shall have no right to receive dividends or other distributions from the Company.

18.2. Option to Buy/Sell Upon an Event of Default .

18.2.1. Mitsui Event of Default . If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing and Mitsui is the Defaulting Shareholder, BioAmber Lux shall have the right to purchase the Shares held by Mitsui (and any Permitted Transferee thereof) at a purchase price equal to seventy five percent (75%) of the lesser of (i) the Fair Market Value of such Shares (calculated in accordance with Section 5.3.2 applied mutatis mutandis hereto) and (ii) the Book Value of such Shares, in each case calculated on the date BioAmber Lux delivered the Default Option Exercise Notice.

18.2.2. BioAmber Event of Default . If an Event of Default occurs and is continuing and a BioAmber Party is the Defaulting Shareholder, Mitsui shall have the right to sell to BioAmber Lux the Shares held by Mitsui (and any Permitted Transferee thereof) at a purchase price equal to one hundred twenty five percent (125%) of the greater of (i) the Fair Market Value of such Shares (calculated in accordance with Section 5.3.2 applied mutatis mutandis hereto) and (ii) the Book Value of such Shares, in each case calculated on the date Mitsui delivered the Default Option Exercise Notice.

18.2.3. Exercise of Rights; Closing . To exercise its purchase or sale right under Section  18.2.1 or 18.2.2 , as applicable, the non-Defaulting Shareholder shall provide notice thereof to the Defaulting Shareholder (the “ Default Option Exercise Notice ”). The closing of any such Transfer of Shares shall occur, subject to obtaining any required Consents, within thirty (30) days after the date the applicable Shareholder delivered to the Defaulting Shareholder the Default Option Exercise Notice.

 

19. DISSOLUTION

19.1. Dissolution Events . In the event that (i) the Operational Date does not occur by January 31, 2015; (ii) the cumulative losses of the Company exceed seventy five percent (75%) of its paid-in capital; (iii) the Company earns no after-tax profit in three (3) consecutive Financial Years; (iv) the Company becomes unable to pay its debts generally as they become due or subject to a bankruptcy, insolvency or other analogous proceeding; or (v) there occurs any other dissolution event in respect of the Company provided for under Applicable Law (each, a “ Dissolution Event ”), each Shareholder shall have the right, by providing written notice to the other Shareholder (the “ Dissolution Notice ”), to cause the Company to be dissolved and liquidated, whereupon the Shareholders shall cooperate and take all necessary steps for dissolving and liquidating the Company in accordance with Applicable Law and terminating their respective contractual obligations therewith.

19.2. Distribution of Remaining Assets . Unless otherwise agreed by the Shareholders, any assets and property of the Company remaining after such liquidation shall be allocated and distributed to the Shareholders in accordance with their then respective Pro Rata Shares.

19.3. Right to Prevent Dissolution . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 , the Company shall not be so dissolved and liquidated if, upon the occurrence of a Dissolution Event, (i) a Shareholder opposes the dissolution and liquidation requested by the other Shareholder and

 

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(ii) such Shareholder opposing the dissolution and liquidation agrees to purchase the Shares held by the other Shareholder (and any Permitted Transferee thereof) at a purchase price equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Book Value of such Shares calculated on the date of such agreement. The closing of such Transfer of Shares shall occur, subject to obtaining any required Consents, within thirty (30) days after the date of such agreement.

 

20. TERMINATION

20.1. Termination of the Agreement . This Agreement shall become effective from its date and shall continue in effect until (a) any date agreed upon in writing by all of the parties, (b) the Company is liquidated, dissolved or wound-up or (c) there is only one (1) Shareholder.

20.2. Consequences of Termination . If this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 20.1 , this Agreement shall have no further force and effect, except that the parties shall continue to be bound, as applicable, by the provisions of this Section 20 , Sections 8.2.13 , 15 , 17.3 , 21 , 22 and 23 . For the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section 20 shall be deemed to release any party from any liability for any breach of this Agreement prior to the effective date of such termination.

 

21. INDEMNIFICATION

21.1. General Indemnification . Subject to, in the case of the Company, any applicable indemnification obligation of the Company to the Directors pursuant to the Indemnification Agreement, each party shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless each other party, its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors from and against any Loss arising out, relating to or resulting from any breach by such party of any representation or warranty, or covenant, agreement or undertaking, contained in this Agreement.

21.2. IP Indemnification . BioAmber, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of Mitsui and the Company, its respective Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and advisors from and against any Loss arising out, relating to or resulting from the Company’s use of, and the exercise of any rights licensed by BioAmber or any Affiliate thereof to the Company in and to, any BioAmber Technology, including with respect to the operation of the Business generally and the production, sale and use of BSA and/or BDO.

21.3. No Consequential Damages . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 21 , to the maximum extent permitted by Applicable Law, no party shall be liable under this Agreement to any Person for any indirect, incidental, punitive, exemplary or consequential damages; provided, however , that the foregoing shall not be construed to preclude recovery by any party in respect of Losses incurred from third party claims.

 

22. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

22.1. Escalation Procedure . Any dispute, controversy, claim or disagreement between or among any parties (each, a “ Dispute ”) arising out of this Agreement, its interpretation or the performance by any party of its obligations hereunder, including any questions regarding the existence, validity or termination hereof, shall be resolved pursuant to this Section 22 . For clarity, any disagreement related to the matters set forth in Section 8.1.2 shall be subject to the BioAmber Right to Approve set forth in the provision included in such Section. Any Dispute that the relevant

 

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parties are unable to resolve through amicable negotiations shall be submitted by the parties for further review and discussion to designated senior representatives of each such party with authority to reach an agreement in connection with such Dispute. Such designated senior representatives shall meet or otherwise confer as promptly as practicable, and endeavor in good faith to resolve the Dispute. If such designated senior representatives are unable to reach an agreement to resolve the Dispute within ten (10) days after their initial meeting, then the Dispute shall be resolved pursuant to Section 22.2

22.2. Arbitration .

22.2.1. Rules . Any Dispute that is not resolved pursuant to Section 22.1 shall be finally settled by binding arbitration administered by the ICC, in accordance with the ICC Rules of Arbitration (the “ ICC Rules ”) in effect at the time of the arbitration, except as they may be modified herein or by agreement of all the parties to the Dispute. Each party to the arbitration shall be deemed to be an “ Arbitration Party ” for purposes of this Section 22.2 .

22.2.2. Place; Language . The place of arbitration shall be New York, New York, and the proceedings shall be conducted in the English language.

22.2.3. Tribunal . The arbitration shall be conducted by three arbitrators (such panel of arbitrators, the “ Tribunal ”).

22.2.4. Arbitrators–Two Arbitration Parties . If there are two Arbitration Parties to the arbitration, each Arbitration Party shall nominate one (1) arbitrator within thirty (30) days after delivery of the “Request for Arbitration” (as defined in the ICC Rules). In the event an Arbitration Party fails to nominate an arbitrator within this time period, then upon request of either Arbitration Party, such arbitrator shall instead be appointed by the ICC within thirty (30) days of receiving such request. The two (2) arbitrators appointed in accordance with the above provisions shall nominate the third arbitrator within thirty (30) days of the appointment of the second arbitrator. If the first two appointed arbitrators fail to nominate a third arbitrator within this time period, then upon request of either Arbitration Party, the third arbitrator shall be appointed by the ICC. The third arbitrator shall serve as chairman of the Tribunal.

22.2.5. Arbitrators–More Than Two Arbitration Parties . If there are more than two (2) Arbitration Parties to the arbitration, they shall in good faith attempt to group themselves into a “ Petitioning Party ” and a “ Defending Party ” for purposes of selecting arbitrators. Each of the Petitioning Party and the Defending Party shall nominate one arbitrator within thirty (30) days after delivery of the Request for Arbitration. The two (2) arbitrators appointed in accordance with the above provisions shall nominate the third arbitrator within thirty (30) days of their appointment. If the first two appointed arbitrators fail to nominate a third arbitrator within this time period, then upon request of any party to the arbitration, the third arbitrator shall be appointed by the ICC. The third arbitrator shall serve as chairman of the Tribunal. If it shall not be possible to form a Petitioning Party or a Defending Party, as the case may be, or if the Petitioning Party or the Defending Party, as the case may be, fails to select an arbitrator in accordance with this Section 22.2.5 , then, in accordance with Article 10(2) of the ICC Rules, the ICC shall appoint each member of the Tribunal and shall designate one of them to act as chairman.

 

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22.2.6. Provisional Remedies . By agreeing to arbitration, the Arbitration Parties do not intend to deprive any court of competent jurisdiction of its ability to issue any form of provisional remedy, including a preliminary injunction or attachment in aid of the arbitration, or to order any interim or conservatory measure (each, a “ Provisional Remedy ”). A request for such Provisional Remedy by a party to a court shall not be deemed a waiver of this agreement to arbitrate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, once the selection of the arbitrators is complete in accordance with this Section 22.2 , the continuation, termination, amendment, or modification of any Provisional Remedy shall be determined by the arbitrators and, after an arbitration hearing is commenced, the action, suit, or proceeding commenced in such court seeking such Provisional Remedy shall be dismissed by the stipulation of all parties to the relevant Dispute. In the event that any such party fails to stipulate to the dismissal of the action, the parties agree that the arbitrators may submit a stipulation dismissing the action. The arbitrators may conduct any hearings or order any discovery they deem necessary to properly review the Provisional Remedy. This Section 22.2.6 shall be specifically enforceable by each party.

22.2.7. Award . The award rendered by the arbitrators shall be final and binding on the Arbitration Parties. Judgment on the award may be entered and the award may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.

22.2.8. Confidentiality . Any arbitration hereunder shall be confidential, and the Arbitration Parties and their agents and the arbitrators shall not disclose to any non-Arbitration Party the subject of the arbitration, any information about the arbitration or the substance of the proceedings thereunder except as may be required by Applicable Law, for insurance purposes, or as necessary to enforce this agreement to arbitrate or any award hereunder or in connection with a request for any Provisional Remedy.

 

23. MISCELLANEOUS

23.1. No Partnership . The Shareholders expressly intend not to form a partnership hereby, either general or limited, under any jurisdiction’s partnership law. The Shareholders do not intend to be partners one to another, or partners as to any third party, or create any fiduciary relationship among themselves, solely by virtue of their status as Shareholders.

23.2. Discrepancies . If there is any discrepancy between any provision of this Agreement and any provision of the Company’s Charter Documents, the provisions of this Agreement shall prevail as between the Shareholders, and the parties shall procure that the Company’s Charter Documents are promptly amended, to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, in order to conform to this Agreement.

23.3. Notices .

23.3.1. Notices . Each notice, demand or other communication given or made under this Agreement shall be in writing, in English and delivered or sent to the relevant party at its address or fax number set out below (or such other address or fax number as the addressee has by five (5) days’ prior written notice specified to the other parties). Any notice, demand or other communication so addressed to the relevant party shall be deemed to have been delivered, (a) if delivered in person or by messenger, when proof of delivery is obtained by the delivering party; (b) if sent by post within the same country, on the third (3rd) day following posting, and if sent by post to another country, on the fifth (5th) day following posting; and (c) if given or made by fax, upon dispatch and the receipt of a transmission report confirming dispatch.

 

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23.3.2. Addresses; Fax Numbers . The initial address and facsimile for each party for the purposes of this Agreement are:

(1) for Mitsui:

Address: 2-1, Ohtemachi 1-Chome

     Chiyoda-Ku, Tokyo, Japan 100-0004

     Attention : Mr. Naoki Enatsu, General Manager

     Green Chemicals Business Dept.

Fax: 81-(0)3-3285-4915

(2) for BioAmber:

Address: 1250 Rene-Levesque West, Suite 4110

     Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3B 4W8

     Attention: Jean-François Huc, President & CEO

Fax: (514) 844-1414

(3) for the Company:

Address: 1250 Rene-Levesque West, Suite 4110

     Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3B 4W8

     Attention: Jean-François Huc, President & CEO

Fax: (514) 844-1414

23.4. Expenses . Except as otherwise noted herein, each Shareholder shall bear the expenses incurred by it in connection with the negotiation and execution of this Agreement and the performance of its obligations hereunder.

23.5. Entire Agreement . This Agreement, the Exhibits, the Schedules and the Ancillary Agreements constitute the entire agreement among the parties relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof and supersede all prior oral and written understandings, all contemporaneous oral negotiations and discussions, and all other writings and agreements relating to the subject matter hereof and thereof.

23.6. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, with the same effect as if the parties had signed the same document. Each counterpart so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one agreement. Delivery of a signature page by facsimile or electronic means shall have the same effect as the delivery of a manually executed original thereof.

23.7. Governing Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to its principles or rules of conflict of laws to the extent such principles or rules would require or permit the application of the laws of another jurisdiction.

 

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23.8. Severability . Each and every obligation under this Agreement shall be treated as a separate obligation and shall be severally enforceable as such. If a term of this Agreement is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under any jurisdiction, that shall not affect (a) the legality, validity or enforceability in that jurisdiction of any other term of this Agreement or (b) the legality, validity or enforceability in any other jurisdictions of that or any other term of this Agreement. If a term of this Agreement is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any respect under any jurisdiction, it shall be replaced by a mutually acceptable provision, which being valid, legal, enforceable and in compliance with applicable government policy comes closest to the intention of the parties underlying such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision.

23.9. Survival of Rights, Duties and Obligations . Termination of this Agreement for any cause shall not release any party from any liability which at the time of termination has already accrued to any other party or which thereafter may accrue in respect of any act or omission prior to such termination, nor shall any such termination hereof affect in any way the survival of and right, duty or obligation of any party which is expressly stated elsewhere in this Agreement to survive termination hereof or which by its nature shall survive the termination of this Agreement.

23.10. Specific Performance . The parties acknowledge that it may be impossible to measure in money the damages that would be suffered by a party by reason of the failure by any of the other parties to perform any of its obligations hereunder, and that irreparable damage may occur in the event that any of the provision of this Agreement is not performed in accordance with its specific terms or otherwise breached. Therefore, if a party shall institute any Proceeding to enforce the provisions hereof, a party against whom such Proceeding is brought hereby waives any claim or defense therein that the other party has an adequate remedy at law.

23.11. Assignment . No Shareholder shall assign, or suffer or permit an assignment (by operation of law or otherwise), of its rights or obligations under or interest in this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Shareholder and the Company, except to the extent expressly permitted hereunder, and any purported assignment or other disposition by a Shareholder in violation of this Section 23.11 shall be deemed to be a breach of this Agreement. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

23.12. Amendment; Waiver . This Agreement cannot be amended or otherwise modified nor any performance, term, or condition waived in whole or in part, except by a writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of the amendment, modification or waiver is sought. No delay or failure on the part of any party in exercising any rights hereunder, and no partial or single exercise thereof, will constitute a waiver of such rights or of any other rights hereunder. Without limiting the foregoing, no waiver by a party of any breach by any other party of any provision hereof shall be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of that or any other provision hereof.

23.13. Limitation on Rights of Third Parties . This Agreement is entered into among the parties for the exclusive benefit of the parties and their successors and permitted assigns. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement is not intended for the benefit of any other Person.

 

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23.14. Confidentiality .

23.14.1. Confidential Information . In order to protect the Confidential Information of any party (a “ Disclosing Party ”) that becomes available to any other party (a “ Receiving Party ”), the Receiving Party agrees that (i) it shall make no use of such Confidential Information except in furtherance of the purposes of, and as contemplated by, this Agreement, and (ii) it shall not (and it shall cause its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives not to) without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party, disclose to any third party Confidential Information of such Disclosing Party, so long as such Receiving Party is a Shareholder and for a period of ten (10) years thereafter or, in the case of the Company, so long as it remains in existence; provided , however , that:

(a) a Receiving Party may disclose Confidential Information to those of its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives who have a need to know such Confidential Information in relation to the matters contemplated hereby and who are under obligations of confidentiality and non-use consistent with those set forth herein; provided that any disclosure of Confidential Information by a party’s Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives that is not permitted by this Section 23.14 shall be a breach by such party of this Section 23.14 ;

(b) disclosure of Confidential Information is permitted to the extent that such disclosure is required pursuant to Applicable Law; provided however , that the Receiving Party shall promptly notify the Disclosing Party in writing of the existence of any such requirement and reasonably cooperate with the Disclosing Party in seeking an appropriate protective order or other reliable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded the Confidential Information;

(c) this Section 23.14 shall not apply to any Confidential Information which:

i. was in the public domain or the subject of public knowledge at the time of its disclosure;

ii. becomes part of the public domain or the subject of public knowledge through no breach by or act of default of the Receiving Party or its representatives, employees or agents;

iii. is obtained by the Receiving Party from a third party other than in breach of a legal or contractual obligation of confidentiality owed by such third party to the Disclosing Party in respect thereof, the existence of which obligation was known or should have been known by the Receiving Party; or

iv. the Receiving Party establishes was independently developed by it without reference to Confidential Information.

23.15. Advertising; Publicity . Each party agrees not to issue any press release or otherwise make any public disclosure with respect to this Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby without the prior written approval of the other parties, unless, and only to the extent, required pursuant to Applicable Law (including the rules of

 

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any stock exchange to which such party or any Affiliate thereof may be subject), in which case, to the extent practicable, the party intending to make such disclosure shall give advance notice thereof to the other parties. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is the parties’ intent to issue a press release following the signing of this Agreement, subject to the parties agreeing to the content of such press release.

23.16. Subsequent Shareholders . Any Person not a signatory to this Agreement who hereafter becomes a Shareholder as provided hereby shall be bound by all of the terms and provisions, and shall be entitled to all the benefits and privileges, of this Agreement. Before any Person not a signatory to this Agreement, including any Person to whom transfers of Shares may be made hereunder, may be entitled to be a Shareholder, such Person shall be required to execute and deliver to the Company an agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Company and the Shareholders (a “ Joinder Agreement ”) pursuant to which such Person agrees to be bound by all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement, and the failure of any such Person to do so shall preclude such Person from becoming a Shareholder.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Joint Venture Agreement as of the date first written above.

 

BIOAMBER INC.
By:   /s/ Jean-François Huc
  Name:   Jean-François Huc
  Title:   President & Chief Executive Officer

 

BIOAMBER INTERNATIONAL S.À.R.L.
By:   /s/ Jean-François Huc
  Name:   J.F. Huc
  Title:   Manager
By:   /s/ Jean-Michel [illegible]
  Name:  

Jean-Michel [illegible]

  Title:  

B Manager

 

MITSUI & CO., LTD.
By:   /s/ Yoshihiro Hombo
  Name:  

Yoshihiro Hombo

  Title:  

Managing Officer

Chief Operating Officer

Basic Chemicals Business Unit

By:    
  Name:  

Masanori Ikebe

  Title:  

General Manager

Special Chemicals Div.

 

BLUEWATER BIOCHEMICALS INC.
By:   /s/ Jean-François Huc
  Name:   Jean-François Huc
  Title:   President

 

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE

The undersigned hereby acknowledges having taken cognizance of this Agreement and accepts the duties incumbent upon it pursuant to Section 1.2.6 of said Agreement.

 

Boivin Desbiens Senécal, g.p.
By:   Thomas Desbiens
Name:   Thomas Desbiens
Title:   Partner

 

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Schedule 3.3

Construction Budget and Schedule

[ Attached ]

PROJECTED SPEND BY QUARTER

 

PROJECT RELATED COSTS

  Q1     Q2     Q3     Q4     Q5     Q6     Q7     Total  

Site Lease

               

Soil & Groundwater Assessment

               

Federal Environmental Assessment

               

Application for Certificates of Approval

               

Project Manager

               

EPC Retainer

               

Insurance (BlueWater LLC)

               

Other

               

TOTAL PROJECT RELATED COSTS

               

CONSTRUCTION COSTS

                                               

Site Improvement

               

Equipment Purchases

               

Concrete Work

    [***]   

Process Buildings

               

Structural Steel

               

Equipment Installation

               

Piping

               

Electrical

               

Distributed Control System

               

Insulation

               

Painting

               

Construction Equipment

               

Architectural, Duct Work & Safety Systems

               

Temporary Facilities & Services

               

Total Facility Cost - Installed Basis

               

EPCM

               

Contingency - 15%

               

TOTAL PROJECTED CONSTRUCTION COSTS

               

TOTAL PROJECTED SPEND BY QUARTER

  $ 1 229 772      $ 11 125 824      $  10 286 335      $  17 337 353      $  19 475 779      $ 12 074 500      $ 8 179 273      $  79 708 837   

CUMULATIVE SPENDING BY QUARTER

  $ 1 229 772      $ 12 355 597      $ 22 641 932      $ 39 979 284      $ 59 455 064      $  71 529 564      $ 79 708 837     

 

     Start    End

EPC Selection

   nov-11    févr-12

Environmental & Permitting

   août-11    févr-12

Detailed engineering

   févr-12    mai-12

Procurement & Construction

   mars-12    mars-13

Employee Hiring

   sept-12    mars-13

Mechanical Completion

      mars-13

Water tests & Start Up

   avr-13    juin-13

Commissioning

   juil-13   

 

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Schedule 5.1

Initial Capital Contributions and Pro Rata Shares

 

SHAREHOLDER

  

FIRST
DISBURSEMENT OF
INITIAL CAPITAL
CONTRIBUTION

  

SHARES OF
COMMON

STOCK

  

SUBSEQUENT
DISBURSEMENTS
OF INITIAL
CAPITAL
CONTRIBUTION*

  

SHARES OF
COMMON STOCK**

  

PRO RATA SHARE

BIOAMBER    $7,000,000   

700,000

Class A

   $28,000,000   

2,800,000

Class A

   70%
MITSUI    $3,000,000   

300,000

Class A

   $12,000,000   

1,200,000

Class A

   30%

 

* Maximum aggregate amounts. The Board may call for lesser amounts in accordance with Sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 , as applicable.
** Maximum number of shares issuable in respect of maximum aggregate subsequent disbursements of initial capital contribution. Actual number of shares may be proportionally adjusted (i) if Board calls for lesser amounts of subsequent disbursements of initial capital contribution in accordance with Sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2 , as applicable, and (ii) to account for stock splits, stock recombinations and similar transactions in respect of the Company’s capital stock.

 

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Schedule 16.5

Supply Contracts

 

1. Supply Agreement dated as of January 1, 2011 entered into between BioAmber S.A.S. and International Flavors and Fragrances Inc.;

 

2. Supply Agreement dated as of May 1, 2011 entered into between BioAmber S.A.S. and Inolex Chemical Company;

 

3. Supply Agreement dated as of June 1, 2011 entered into between BioAmber S.A.S. and [***]

 

4. Supply Agreement dated as of July 1, 2011 entered into between BioAmber S.A.S. and [***]

 

5. Supply Agreement dated as of August 1, 2011 entered into between BioAmber S.A.S. and [***]

 

6. Supply Agreement dated as of August 1, 2011 entered into between BioAmber S.A.S. and [***]

 

7. Supply Agreement dated as of September 1, 2011 entered into between BioAmber S.A.S. and [***]

 

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Schedule 17.1.7

List of Governmental Approvals to be obtained

prior to the commencement of construction of the Initial Plant

Certificates of Approval from the Ministry of Environment

 

   

Air emissions

 

   

Noise assessment

 

   

Industrial Sewage Works – to determine if there needs to be any modification of the existing discharge permits for Lanxess’s wastewater treatment plant

 

   

Storm water management plan

Environmental Assessment required under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act for companies receiving Federal funding. This includes review of the following criteria:

 

   

Meteorology, climate

 

   

Air and noise

 

   

Physiography and topography

 

   

Soil quality and hydrogeology

 

   

Groundwater quality

 

   

Surface and ground water

 

   

Terrestrial and aquatic environment

 

   

Socio-economic conditions

 

   

Existing and planned land uses

 

   

Heritage and culture

 

   

First Nation Interests.

City of Sarnia

 

   

Planning act approval for lease & redevelopment of the site

 

   

Construction permit

 

   

Building permit

 

   

Occupancy permit

 

   

Fire protection inspection

 

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Schedule 17.1.8

Government Finance Agreements

A) EXECUTED AGREEMENTS:

 

Governmental Authorities

  

Amount of the financing

Her Majesty the Queen in right of the province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Economic Development and Trade    CAD$15,000,000
Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada, as represented by the Minister responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario    CAD$12,000,000

B) AGREEMENTS TO BE EXECUTED SHORTLY AFER EXECUTION OF THIS JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT:

 

Governmental Authorities

  

Amount of the financing

Canadian Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology    CAD$7,500,000
Sustainable Chemistry Alliance    CAD$500,000

 

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Schedule 17.1.9

List of BioAmber Technology

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BIOAMBER PATENT FAMILIES PERTAINING TO SUCCINIC ACID & DERIVATIVES,

AND APPLICATIONS THEREOF

 

FAMILY

  

DESCRIPTION

  

PATENT OR PATENT

APPLICATION NO.

   FILING DATE   

DESCRIPTION/ OWNED

BY OR LICENSED FROM/

MANAGED BY

1    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Licensed from UT-Battelle, LLC and UChicago Argonne, LLC to BioAmber Inc.

 

Exclusively sub-licensed worldwide to BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by Robic

2    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Licensed from UT-Battelle, LLC and UChicago Argonne, LLC to BioAmber Inc.

 

Exclusively sub-licensed worldwide to BioAmber S.A.S.

 

[***]

3    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Licensed from UT-Battelle, LLC and UChicago Argonne, LLC to BioAmber Inc.

 

Exclusively sub-licensed worldwide to BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by Robic

4    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Licensed from Michigan State University to BioAmber Inc.

 

Exclusively sub-licensed worldwide to BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by Robic

 

 

 

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FAMILY

  

DESCRIPTION

  

PATENT OR PATENT

APPLICATION NO.

   FILING DATE   

DESCRIPTION/ OWNED

BY OR LICENSED FROM/

MANAGED BY

5-11   
12    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

Owned by BIOAMBER S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC .

13    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Licensed from Michigan State University to BioAmber Inc.

 

Exclusively sub-licensed worldwide to BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by Robic

14    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Licensed from Michigan State University to BioAmber Inc.

 

Exclusively sub-licensed worldwide to BioAmber S.A.S.

15    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Licensed from Michigan State University to BioAmber Inc.

 

Exclusively sub-licensed worldwide to BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by Robic

 

 

 

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FAMILY

  

DESCRIPTION

  

PATENT OR PATENT

APPLICATION NO.

   FILING DATE   

DESCRIPTION/ OWNED

BY OR LICENSED FROM/

MANAGED BY

16    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Licensed from Michigan State University to BioAmber Inc.

 

Exclusively sub-licensed worldwide to BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by Robic

17    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

18-19   
20    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Licensed from Michigan State University to BioAmber Inc.

 

Exclusively sub-licensed worldwide to BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by Robic

21-29   

 

 

 

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FAMILY

  

DESCRIPTION

  

PATENT OR PATENT

APPLICATION NO.

   FILING DATE   

DESCRIPTION/ OWNED

BY OR LICENSED FROM/

MANAGED BY

30    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

31   
32   
33    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

34   
35    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

36-44    [***]
45    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

 

 

 

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FAMILY

  

DESCRIPTION

  

PATENT OR PATENT

APPLICATION NO.

   FILING DATE   

DESCRIPTION/ OWNED

BY OR LICENSED FROM/

MANAGED BY

46-49   
50    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC. Filed under the Green Technology Pilot Program

51    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

52    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

53-69   
70    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC. Filed under the Green Technology Pilot Program

71    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC. Filed under the Green Technology Pilot Program

72-107   
108-121   
122-124   
125   
126   
127-150   

 

 

 

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FAMILY

  

DESCRIPTION

  

PATENT OR PATENT

APPLICATION NO.

   FILING DATE   

DESCRIPTION/ OWNED

BY OR LICENSED FROM/

MANAGED BY

151    [***]    [***]    [***]   

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

152            
153    [***]   

[***]

[***]

[***]

     

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

154-159            
160    [***]    [***]      

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

161    [***]    [***]      

[***]

 

Owned by BioAmber S.A.S.

 

Managed by DLA Piper LLC.

 

 

 

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Schedule 17.1.16

Site of the Initial Plant located at 1201 Vidal Street, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

LOGO

 

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Annex A

Charter Documents of the Company

[ Attached ]

 

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Schedule / Annexe

Description of Classes of Shares / Description des categories d’actions

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE SHARE CAPITAL OF THE CORPORATION

The authorized share capital of the Corporation is composed of an unlimited number of Class “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E” and “F” shares, with the following privileges and restrictions:

3.1. CLASS “A” SHARES

Holders of Class “A” shares:

Vote

3.1.1. Shall have the right to vote at any meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation. Each Class “A” share confers one (1) vote.

Dividends

3.1.2. Shall have the right to receive, during each financial year and out of the funds which can legally serve this purpose, a dividend, of which the amount, declaration and payment thereof is left to the discretion of the Directors, subject to the order of priority defined in section 3.7.

Liquidation or dissolution

3.1.3. In the event of the dissolution or the liquidation of the Corporation or any other distribution of its property, shall have the right to share in the remaining property of the Corporation, subject to the prior rights of other classes of shares, as defined in section 3.7.

Participation

3.1.4. Shall participate in the profits or surplus assets of the Corporation.

3.2. CLASS “B” SHARES

Holders of Class “B” shares:

Vote

3.2.1. Shall have the right to vote at any meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation. Each Class “B” share confers one (1) vote.

Dividends

3.2.2. Shall have the right to receive, as and when such dividends are declared, an annual maximal non-cumulative dividend of six percent (6%) on the amount paid for said shares; such dividend shall be payable at the time and in the manner which the Directors may determine and subject to the order of priority as defined in section 3.7.

 

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Participation

3.2.3. Subject to the provisions of subsection 3.2.2, shall not participate in the profits or surplus assets of the Corporation.

Redemption

3.2.4. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act and the order of priority defined in section 3.7, the Corporation will have the right to redeem Class “B” shares upon a thirty (30)-day written notice, at a price equivalent to the amount paid on said shares and any and all declared but yet unpaid dividends on same. In the event of a partial redemption, such redemption shall be made in proportion with the number of outstanding Class “B” shares, without taking into account share fractions. A partial redemption may be made in any other manner as unanimously approved by the shareholders of Class “B” shares.

Right to purchase

3.2.5. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Corporation may, when it so deems advisable, without notice and without taking into account any other classes of shares, purchase by mutual agreement, at the best possible price, all or part of the outstanding Class “B” shares, which price shall not exceed, in any way, the aforementioned redemption price.

Liquidation or dissolution

3.2.6. In the event of the dissolution or the liquidation of the Corporation or any other distribution of its property, shall have the right to be reimbursed for the amount paid on the Class “B” shares as well as the amount of any and all declared but yet unpaid dividends on same, subject to the order of priority defined in section 3.7.

3.3. CLASS “C” SHARES

Holders of Class “C” shares:

Vote

3.3.1. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, shall neither be entitled to vote at any meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation, nor to receive a notice of such meeting nor to attend any such meeting.

Dividends

3.3.2. Shall have the right to receive, as and when such dividends are declared, an annual variable non-cumulative dividend of one percent to twenty percent (1% to 20%) on the amount paid for the said shares, payable at the time and in the manner which the Directors may determine and subject to the order of priority as defined in section 3.7.

Participation

3.3.3. Subject to the provisions of subsection 3.3.2, shall not have the right to participate in the profits or surplus assets of the Corporation.

 

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Redemption

3.3.4. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act and the order of priority defined in section 3.7 hereof, have the right to demand from the Corporation, upon a thirty (30)-day written notice, that the latter redeem the Class “C” shares that are held by the shareholder(s) at a price equivalent to the amount paid on said shares and any and all declared but yet unpaid dividends on same. In the event of a partial redemption, such redemption shall be made in proportion with the number of outstanding Class “C” shares, without taking into account share fractions. A partial redemption may be made in any other manner as unanimously approved by the shareholders of Class “C” shares.

Purchase

3.3.5. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Corporation may, when it so deems advisable, without notice and without taking into account any other classes of shares, purchase by mutual agreement, at the best possible price, all or part of the outstanding Class “C” shares, which price shall not exceed, in any way, the aforementioned redemption price.

Liquidation or dissolution

3.3.6. In the event of the dissolution or the liquidation of the Corporation or any other distribution of its property, shall have the right to be reimbursed for the amount paid on Class “C” shares as well as the amount of any and all declared but yet unpaid dividends on said shares, subject to the order of priority defined in section 3.7.

3.4. CLASS “D” SHARES

Holders of Class “D” shares:

Vote

3.4.1. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, shall netheir be entitled to vote at any meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation, nor to receive a notice of such meeting nor to attend any such meeting.

Dividends

3.4.2. Shall have the right to receive, as and when such dividends are declared, a monthly variable non-cumulative dividend of half of one percent to two percent (0.5% to 2%) on the amount paid for said shares, payable at a time and in the manner in which the Directors may determine and subject to the order of priority as defined in section 3.7.

Participation

3.4.3. Subject to the provisions of subsection 3.4.2, shall not participate in the profits or surplus assets of the Corporation.

 

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Redemption

3.4.4. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act and the order of priority defined in section 3.7 hereof, have the right to demand from the Corporation, upon a thirty (30)-day written notice, that the latter redeem the Class “D” shares that are held by the shareholder(s) at a price equivalent to the amount paid on said shares and any and all declared but yet unpaid dividends on same. In the event of partial redemption, such redemption shall be made in proportion with the number of outstanding Class “D” shares, without taking into account share fractions. A partial redemption may be made in any other manner as unanimously approved by the shareholders of Class “D” shares.

Purchase

3.4.5. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Corporation may, when it so deems advisable, without notice and without taking into account any other classes of shares, purchase by mutual agreement, at the best possible price, all or part of the outstanding Class “D” shares, which price shall not exceed, in any way, the aforementioned redemption price.

Liquidation or dissolution

3.4.6. In the event of the dissolution or the liquidation of the Corporation or any other distribution of its property, shall have the right to be reimbursed for the amount paid on Class “D” shares as well as the amount of any and all declared yet unpaid dividends on said shares, subject to the order of priority defined in section 3.7.

3.5. CLASS “E” SHARES Holders of Class “E” shares:

Vote

3.5.1. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, shall neither be entitled to vote at any meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation, not to receive a notice of such meeting nor to attend any such meeting.

Dividends

3.5.2. Shall have the right to receive, as and when such dividends are declared, a monthly variable non-cumulative dividend of half of one percent to two percent (0.5% to 2%) on the amount paid for the said shares, plus a redemption premium as defined in subsection 3.5.4.1, payable at the time and in the manner which the Directors may determine and subject to the order of priority as defined in section 3.7.

Participation

3.5.3. Subject to the provisions of subsection 3.5.2, shall not participate in the profits or surplus assets of the Corporation.

Redemption

3.5.4. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act and the order of priority defined in section 3.7, have the right to demand from the Corporation, upon a thirty (30)-

 

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day written notice, that the latter redeem the Class “E” shares that are held by the shareholder(s) at a price equivalent to the amount paid for said shares plus the redemption premium as defined in subsection 3.5.4.1, and any and all declared but yet unpaid dividends on same. In the event of partial redemption, such redemption shall be made in proportion with the number of outstanding Class “E” shares, without taking into account share fractions.

3.5.4.1. The Class “E” share redemption premium shall be equivalent to the difference between the amount paid for said shares and the fair market value of the consideration received at the time of issuance of same. Subject to the provisions of subsection 3.5.4.2, the fair market value shall be determined by the Board of directors of the Corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and its decision shall be final, binding and without appeal.

3.5.4.2. Should the competent tax authorities evaluate the fair market value of the transferred property in a different manner, and, following a final negotiation or a judgement rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction on the matter, the fair market value thus obtained is different from the value established in subsection 3.5.4.1, it is understood that, in the event the fair market value is increased, the said premium shall be increased to match the difference, and that, in the event the fair market value is reduced, the premium shall be reduced to take into account such difference.

3.5.4.3. If, between the date of issuance of the Class “E” shares and the date at which the premium is adjusted as mentioned in subsection 3.5.4.2, some Class “E” shares of the share capital of the Corporation have been redeemed, the shareholders at the time of redemption will have to, at the date of adjustment, make a cash payment to the Corporation or the Corporation will have to, at such date, make a cash payment to said shareholders, as the case may be, equal to the difference between the amount paid at the time of the redemption of the shares and the amount that should have been paid to the shareholders if the adjustment had been taken into consideration.

3.5.4.4. Furthermore, if dividends have been paid by the Corporation on some Class “E” shares between the date of issuance of the Class “E” shares and the date at which the premium is adjusted according to subsection 3.5.4.2, the Corporation will have to, at the date of adjustment, make a cash payment to the holders of Class “E” shares at the time the dividend was paid, or said Class “E” shareholders will have to, at the same date, make a cash payment to the Corporation, in order to compensate the other party for the insufficiency of the paid dividends or the overpayment of said dividends, as the case may be, stemming from the fact that the redemption premium has been modified.

Purchase

3.5.5. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Corporation may, when it so deems advisable, without notice and without taking into account any other classes of shares, purchase by mutual agreement, at the best possible price, all or part of the outstanding Class “E” shares, which price shall not exceed, in any way, the aforementioned redemption price.

Liquidation or dissolution

3.5.6. In the event of the dissolution or liquidation of the Corporation or any other distribution of its property, shall have the right to be reimbursed for the amount paid on Class “E” shares as well as the amount of any and all declared but yet unpaid dividends on said shares, subject to the order of priority defined in section 3.7.

 

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3.6. CLASS “F” SHARES

Holders of Class “F” shares:

Vote

3.6.1. Subject to the provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, shall neither be entitled to vote at any meeting of the shareholders of the Corporation, nor to receive a notice of such meeting nor to attend said meeting.

Dividends

3.6.2. In the event of a Class “A” shareholder’s death, shall have the right to receive, out of the funds which can legally serve this purpose, a dividend whose amount shall be determined as hereinafter set forth. The dividend shall be declared and paid within three (3) months of the receipt by the Corporation of any proceeds from a life insurance policy following the death of a Class “A” shareholder, subject to the order of priority defined in section 3.7.

The amount of the dividend is equivalent to the amount by which the capital dividend account will be increased (as defined in subsection 89(1) (b) (iv) of the Income Tax Act and the equivalent sections of the Quebec Tax Act) upon receipt, by the Corporation, of any proceeds from any life insurance policy following the death of a Class “A” shareholder. For this purpose, the directors will have to create a reserve fund equivalent to the increase of the capital dividend account as mentioned above, which said reserve fund shall be distributed exclusively to Class “F” shareholders.

Participation

3.6.3. Subject to the provisions of subsection 3.6.2, shall not participate in the profits or surplus assets of the Corporation.

Redemption

3.6.4. An hour before the time as considered by any tax law to be “immediately before the death” of a Class “F” shareholder, the Corporation must redeem all Class “F” shares held by such shareholder in priority to any other outstanding shares of the Corporation, at a price equivalent to the amount paid to the Corporation at the time of their issuance plus any and all declared but yet unpaid dividends.

Issuance

3.6.5. No Class “F” share may be issued as long as the dividends that Class “F” shareholders have a right to receive according to subsection 3.6.2 have not been declared by the Board of Directors.

Purchase

3.6.6. The Corporation shall not be able to purchase Class “F” shares by mutual agreement.

 

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Liquidation or dissolution

3.6.7. In the event of the dissolution or the liquidation of the Corporation or any other distribution of its property, shall have the right to be reimbursed for the amount paid on Class “F” shares as well as the amount of any and all declared but yet unpaid dividends on said shares, subject to the order of priority defined in section 3.7 and the reserve fund as calculated in subsection

3.7. Order of priority

3.7.1. The order of priority applicable to all classes of shares of the Corporation with respect to the redemption, liquidation, dissolution or distribution of property is as follows:

Firstly, the Class “F” shares;

Secondly, the Class “E” shares;

Thirdly, the Class “D” shares;

Fourthly, the Class “C” shares;

Fifthly, the Class “B” shares;

Sixthly, the Class “A” shares;

Notwithstanding the above-mentioned order of priority, shareholders of a class of shares may renounce to the above-mentioned order of priority by unanimous approval by all shareholders of said class of shares.

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Restrictions on Share Transfers / Restriction sur le transfert d’actions

4. RESTRICTION ON SECURITIES TRANSFERS

4.1. Subject to subsection 4.2, no securities of the Corporation, other than non-convertible debt securities, can be transferred without:

4.1.1. The approval of the Directors of the Corporation. Such approval must be in written form duly signed by the majority of the Directors or by resolution of the Board of Directors; or

4.1.2. The approval of the Shareholders of the Corporation. Such approval must be in written form duly signed by the holder(s) of the majority of the outstanding shares of the share capital of the Corporation or by resolution of the Shareholders.

4.2. There shall be no restrictions on the transfer of securities following the death of a shareholder.

 

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Other Provisions / Autres dispositions

7. OTHER PROVISIONS

BORROWING POWERS

7.1. The Board of Directors may, by resolution and without the approval of the shareholders:

7.1.1. Borrow money, taking into account the credit of the Corporation;

7.1.2. Issue, reissue, sell or pledge the Corporation’s debt instruments;

7.1.3. Guarantee in the name of the Corporation the execution of an obligation of which another person is responsible.

7.1.4. Delegate one or many of the aforementioned powers to a director, a committee of directors or to an officer of the Corporation.

 

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Exhibit 10.40

AMENDMENT ONE TO THE TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Amendment One to the Technology License Agreement with an effective date of September 25, 2010 (the “Celexion License”) is made effective on the date of last signature below (“Amendment One Date”) and is entered into by and between BioAmber Inc. (formerly DNP Green Technology, Inc.) (“BioAmber” or “DNP Green”) and Celexion, LLC (“Celexion”).

WHEREAS, BioAmber now intends to enter into:

 

(i) a Development Agreement (the “Cargill Development Agreement”) with Cargill, Incorporated (“Cargill”) pursuant to which Cargill and/or BioAmber would further develop or modify certain proprietary Cargill yeast strains (“CB1”) with the goal of fermenting dextrose and/or sucrose as the feedstock to produce free adipic acid and inorganic salts of adipic acid solely via the CoB-Adipic Pathway (as defined below), and as more fully described in the Cargill Development Agreement; and

 

(ii) in carrying out at least part of the work under the Cargill Development Agreement, Cargill will be a sub-contractor to BioAmber under the Celexion License (as defined below) implementing portions of the CoB-Adipic Pathway within CB1 for the production of adipic acid and inorganic salts of adipic acid. The work carried out by Cargill as a sub-contractor to BioAmber will be subject to the terms and conditions of the Celexion License, as amended hereby. Cargill will not be a sublicensee under the Celexion License, except to the extent that Cargill is performing the subcontractor work for BioAmber under the Cargill Development Agreement; and

 

(iii) a Commercial License Agreement (the “Cargill License”) with Cargill pursuant to which Cargill would grant and BioAmber would acquire certain rights to use certain Cargill intellectual property rights, improvements made by Cargill and/or BioAmber under the Cargill Development Agreement and related know-how and patent rights, for the production of free adipic acid and inorganic salts of adipic acid, as more fully described in the Cargill License; and

WHEREAS, Cargill, as a BioAmber sub-contractor, may, in connection with the Cargill Development Agreement, create “DNP Green Improvements”, as defined in Section 7.1 of the Celexion License, as amended herein; and

WHEREAS, the undersigned wish to establish that “Cargill Intellectual Property” (as defined below) is not DNP Green Improvements.

 

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ACCORDINGLY, the undersigned hereby agree as follows:

A. ARTICLE VII IMPROVEMENTS of the Celexion License is hereby amended to replace Articles 7.1, 7.4 and 7.5 in their entirety with the following:

7.1 During the term of this Agreement, DNP Green shall have the exclusive right, at its cost, to create “DNP Green Improvements” in the Field of Use; provided that the Parties acknowledge that certain of such DNP Green Improvements may be useful both in the Field of Use and outside the Field of Use. “DNP Green Improvements” mean any derivative works from the Licensed Intellectual Property and developments, improvements and enhancements of the Licensed Intellectual Property, made by DNP Green directly or through sub-contractors outside of the performance of the Work Plan, but excluding Cargill Intellectual Property (as defined below). “Product Improvements” mean any DNP Green Improvements that directly relate solely to Products in the Field of Use.

For work carried out by Cargill and/or DNP Green under the Cargill Development Agreement (and any successor agreement, thereto directed to the production of Adipic Acid and/or inorganic salts of Adipic Acid):

(i) “Cargill Intellectual Property” means all patent rights, know-how, trade secrets, systems, copyrighted materials, software, database rights, technology, confidential information of Cargill not included in the foregoing and any other present or future intellectual property right, wherever in the world enjoyable, in each case that is controlled by Cargill (or by its designee) by ownership or license and that in each case directly relates to CB1 or to the fermentation process for CB1, and that in each case is made by DNP Green or Cargill outside of the performance of the Work Plan, and any derivative works from the foregoing and developments, improvements and enhancements of the foregoing (including, but not limited to: (a) all strain developments, improvements, and enhancements carried out through genetic engineering, metabolic engineering and/or directed genetics directly relating to CB1 and/or the use of CB1; and (b) any and all fermentation developments, improvements, and enhancements directly relating to CB1 and the use of CB1. Notwithstanding the above, but without otherwise limiting the rights of Celexion, for clarification Cargill Intellectual Property shall not include the CoB-Adipic Pathway, per se, nor any improvements to the enzymes or nucleic acid sequences within the CoB-Adipic Pathway. (CoB-Adipic Pathway as used herein shall mean any points in the biochemical pathway depicted in FIG. 1 of International Publication Number WO 2010/068944 A2, published 17 June 2010), starting with the first enzyme depicted (i.e. homocitrate synthase); and

(ii) Cargill (or its designee) shall own and have unencumbered rights to utilize all Cargill Intellectual Property and Celexion shall obtain no rights to Cargill Intellectual Property as a result of this Agreement. Without limiting the preceding and solely as a clarifying example: CB1 modified to include the CoB-Adipic Pathway (and CB1 modified to include any enzymes within the CoB-Adipic Pathway) will be Cargill Intellectual Property, but modifications to the CoB-Adipic Pathway and any improvements to the enzymes or nucleic acid sequences within the CoB-Adipic Pathway carried out by Cargill and/or BioAmber under the Celexion License will be DNP Green Improvements.

7.4 DNP Green shall have the right at its own discretion to secure intellectual property protection in any of the DNP Green Improvements at its own expense initially in the name of DNP Green; provided that, without limiting the rights of DNP Green and Celexion and so long as Celexion’s rights are preserved and subject to Section 7.5, and as an example, DNP Green may designate Cargill to act on its behalf in securing such intellectual property protection for DNP Green. For clarification, Cargill shall have the right at its own discretion to secure intellectual property protection in any of the Cargill Intellectual Property at its own expense in the name of Cargill or a designee.

7.5 Licensee shall promptly disclose to Celexion any DNP Green Improvements. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensee hereby grants to Celexion and its Affiliates a nonexclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, irrevocable right and license outside the Field of Use to DNP Green Improvements, but excluding Product Improvements , with the right to grant and authorize the grant of sublicenses at any tier, under Licensee’s or its designee’s (including without limitation, Cargill) (directly or by assignment from Cargill or other sub-contractors) DNP Green Improvements, to make, have made, use, offer for sale, sell, import and otherwise dispose of products and practice processes, and to practice processes and use, copy, modify and, if

 

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permitted under Article VI (Confidential Information), distribute information outside the field of use. Licensee shall add a provision in each subcontract or other agreement (including without limitation the Cargill Development Agreement and any successor agreement thereto) with a designee that Celexion shall be a third party beneficiary for purposes of any terms and conditions directly relating to DNP Green Improvements.

 

B. All other terms of the Celexion License remain in full force and effect as amended hereby.

This Amendment is made effective as of the Amendment One Date.

 

BIOAMBER INC.      
Per:  

[illegible]

    Date:  

3/15/2012

  Name:      
  Title:   C.E.O.      
CELEXION, LLC      
Per:  

/s/ Brian M. Baynes

    Date:  

3/14/2012

  Name: Brian M. Baynes      
  Title:   CEO      

 

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Exhibit 10.42

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Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

JOINT DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

 

Parties:   SOLVAY SA , a company incorporated in Belgium with its registered office located at 33 rue du Prince Albert, B-1050 Brussels (Belgium),    Bioamber International S.à.r.l. , a company incorporated in Luxembourg with its registered office located at 1 rue Nicolas Simmer, L-2538 Luxembourg,
  hereinafter referred to as “ Solvay    hereinafter referred to collectively as “ Bioamber
Recitals:  

Solvay, as an international chemical company, is active in research and development of various technologies, products and applications such as, but not limited to, the plasticization of polymers, and owns proprietary and valuable information related to the same.

 

Bioamber is engaged in the development, production and sales of bio-based succinic acid and salts of succinic acid, and derivatives thereof and technologies for producing them.

 

Solvay and Bioamber wish to collaborate to fulfill the Purpose (as hereinafter defined).

Definitions:     

Purpose

  means the development of Product according to the Program for use in the Application.

Product

  means aliphatic and/or aromatic esters of (i) bio-succinic acid, and/or (ii) its derivatives.

Application

  means the plasticization of polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

Effective Date

  means 1 October, 2011.

JDA Term

  means two (2) years from the Effective Date.

NDA

  means the Non-Disclosure Agreement entered on 1 February, 2011 between Solvay and Bioamber S.A.S., an Affiliate of Bioamber Inc.

Secrecy Period

  means the period starting on the Effective Date and ending five (5) years after the expiration, or termination for whatever cause, of this Joint Development Agreement.

Governing Law

  means the law of France, excluding its conflicts of law principles.

Arbitration Rules

  means the Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce.
Arbitration Place   means Paris (France) .

Operative provisions:

The parties agree to collaborate under the terms and conditions set forth hereabove and in the hereunder General Terms and Conditions.

 

    June 2011   Initials of parties:             

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General Terms and Conditions

1. A DDITIONAL D EFINITIONS

 

  1.1. In addition to the definitions given hereabove, the following capitalized terms shall have the following meanings:

 

  (a) Affiliate ” means, with respect to a party, any entity or person controlling, or controlled by, or under common control with, such party, whether directly or indirectly; “control” (including, with correlative meanings, “controlling”, “controlled by”, and “under common control with”) meaning the power to cause the direction of the management of such person or entity, directly or indirectly, whether through ownership of voting securities or otherwise.

 

  (b) “Background” shall mean either Background Solvay or Background Bioamber.

 

  (c) Background Solvay ” means any know-how and patent right related to the Purpose and the use of plasticizers in PVC, developed or acquired by Solvay independently of the receipt of succinic esters from Bioamber and/or Agro-Industries Recherches et Développement (the former Bioamber joint venture partner in biobased succinic acid) both prior to and after the Effective Date, and which Solvay is free to disclose and license without accounting to third parties, excluding the Results.

 

  (d) Background Bioamber ” means any know-how and patent right related to the Purpose, the production of bio-succinic acid and/or its derivates, and the chemistry based on such bio-succinic acid and/or derivatives, developed or acquired by Bioamber both prior to and after the Effective Date, and which Bioamber is free to disclose and license without accounting to third parties, excluding the Results.

 

  (e) Confidential Information ” means (i) the existence and Purpose of this Agreement, (ii) any Background Solvay disclosed directly or indirectly by Solvay to Bioamber under the NDA, or under this Agreement, including any material sample, (iii) any Background Bioamber disclosed directly or indirectly by Bioamber to Solvay under the NDA, or under this Agreement, including any material sample, and (iv) any Results.

 

  (f) Program ” means the program set up by the parties for the fulfillment of the Purpose, including the tasks to be performed by each party and their associated timing, as detailed in Appendix A hereto, and as may be amended pursuant to Sub-Clause 3.4.

 

  (g) Result ” means any data or information obtained, or any improvement or invention made, by either party, or jointly by both parties, through the performance of the Program, but excluding any Background.

 

  1.2. The singular includes the plural and vice versa.

2. P URPOSE OF THE A GREEMENT

 

  2.1. The purpose of this Agreement is to define the terms which shall control the respective activities, rights and obligations of the parties with respect to the performance of the Program, and the ownership and exploitation of the Results.

3. P ERFORMANCE OF THE P ROGRAM

 

  3.1. Each party shall perform its tasks in accordance with the Program with the aim of having it completed within two (2) years from the Effective Date.

 

  3.2. Each party shall disclose to the other party its Background as it deems necessary for the performance of the Program.

 

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  3.3. Each party shall disclose to the other party the Results it obtains at regular intervals.

 

  3.4. The parties shall be entitled to jointly amend the Program, including the associated timing, as they deem appropriate.

 

  3.5. Each party shall support all costs and expenses it may incur during the performance of the Program.

 

  3.6. Solvay shall be entitled to have any of its activities hereunder performed by any of its Affiliates, including, but not limited to, by SolVin SA.

 

  3.7. The parties shall explore jointly in good faith the possibility to appeal to sub-contractors that could bring esterification and/or plasticizer market expertise, such as, but not limited to, Lanxess AG.

4. I NTELLECTUAL P ROPERTY

Background Technology

 

  4.1. Each party shall retain full ownership of its Background.

 

  4.2. Each party shall be entitled to use the other party’s Background as disclosed pursuant to section 3.2 for the purpose of performing its tasks under the Program.

Ownership and protection of the Results

 

  4.3. (a) The parties shall jointly own all Results and shall examine the best means to protect them. In case they elect to patent any Result, the parties shall determine the party (the “ Filing Party ”) that will (i) file, in its own name, the patent application(s) embodying such Result in the relevant countries jointly agreed upon by the parties, and (ii) take all actions in connection with the prosecution, maintenance and defense of such patent application(s), and of all patents derived therefrom. The parties shall equally share all external expense incurred for such purposes by the Filing Party.

(b) Each party shall be entitled to file patent applications embodying Result in its name and at its expense in those countries where the other party does not wish to file.

(c) Each party shall be entitled to continue, in its name and at its expense, the prosecution, maintenance or defense of any patent right resulting from the actions taken under Sub-Clause 4.3(a) in the event the other party does not wish to continue the same.

 

  4.4. The other party shall provide assistance, do any act and execute any document, as may be requested by the Filing Party for the purpose of protecting any Results pursuant to Sub-Clause 4.3.

 

  4.5. Each party shall be responsible for remunerating its employed inventors according to applicable inventors’ laws.

Exploitation rights of the Results

 

  4.6. Upon successful completion of the Program and provided the Results are deemed satisfactory by both parties, the parties shall jointly decide the way to exploit jointly such Results and shall enter into the required arrangement with the view to jointly produce and commercialize Product.

 

  4.7. In case, (i) the Results are not deemed satisfactory by either party, or (ii) despite their reasonable endeavors, the parties do not succeed in entering into a further arrangement pursuant to Sub-Clause 4.6 within six (6) months from the completion of the Program;

 

  (a) The parties shall be free to exploit directly or indirectly any Result, and for such purpose, the Filing Party shall grant to the other party a non-exclusive and free-of charge (subject to the patent expense sharing under Sub-Clause 4.3 (a)) license, with the right to sublicense, under any patent application filed pursuant to Sub-Clause 4.3 (a), and any patents to be granted thereof.

 

  (b) Upon each party’s request, the other party shall grant to the requesting party a non-exclusive license, with the right to sublicense, under any Results claimed in any patent right filed, prosecuted, maintained and/or defended pursuant to Sub-Clauses 4.3 (b) and/or (c), and any patents to be granted thereof, subject to the reimbursement by the requesting party of half of the external expense (to be) incurred by the other party in connection with such filing, prosecution, maintenance and/or defense.

 

  (c) Upon either party’s request, the other party shall negotiate in good faith fair and reasonable terms and conditions for the grant of a non-exclusive license under its Background as necessary for the exploitation of the Results by the requesting party, it being understood that Bioamber shall not be under no obligation to license to Solvay its proprietary technology for the production of biobased succinic acid.

5. R EPRESENTATION , W ARRANTIES AND R ESPONSIBILITIES

 

  5.1. Representation . Each party represents and warrants that it has the right to enter into this Agreement and to fulfill its obligations hereunder, and that it is under no contract or agreement, and will not enter into any contract or agreement during or after the term of this Agreement that will prevent it from performing its duties and obligations under this Agreement.

 

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  5.2. Disclaimer of warranties . Neither party makes any warranties, express, implied, statutory or otherwise, concerning any information, results or materials provided to the other party under this Agreement. In particular, any and all warranties, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability, non-infringement of third party intellectual property rights, fitness for a particular purpose, and any other warranty arising from the course of performance; course of dealing or usage in the trade of the same, are hereby disclaimed.

 

  5.3. Limitation of liability . Except in case of gross negligence, willful misconduct, or fraudulent misrepresentation, neither party nor its employees shall be liable to the other party for any loss, damage, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever incurred or suffered of an indirect, incidental or consequential nature, including any economic loss or other loss of turnover, loss of profits, business or goodwill arising out of the performance of the Program, the use of any Background or Result, and/or the handling, use or disposal of any material sample, apparatus, equipment, method or process.

 

  5.4. Indemnification for bodily injury . Each party shall indemnify the other party, its Affiliates and subcontractors for any damages any representative of any of the foregoing may suffer as result of personal bodily injury, including death, or property damage or loss which may occur while such representative is performing any activity under this Agreement in the premises of the indemnifying party and which is due to the negligence or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party, or its Affiliates, or employees or subcontractors of any of the foregoing.

6. C ONFIDENTIALITY AND P UBLICATION

 

  6.1. Obligations . With respect to Confidential Information, the receiving party shall:

(a) use the same degree of care as it uses for protecting its own confidential information of a like nature (but in no event less than a reasonable degree of care), including, by keeping the same in tangible or documented form, in secure storage and reasonably separate from other information,

(b) not disclose the same to any third party except to its Affiliates, or as authorized under this Agreement,

(c) not use the same for any purpose other than as explicitly permitted under this Agreement,

(d) limit access to the same, on a strict need to know basis, to its and its Affiliates’ employees, requiring that access to perform the Program and/or exploit the receiving party’s rights hereunder, provided such employees are subject to confidentiality obligations through appropriate agreements, have been informed by the receiving party of the obligations hereunder, and the receiving party remains responsible for any violation of the obligations hereunder by such employees;

(e) not disassemble, analyze, or have others analyze, Confidential Information (except Results) in the form of material samples to determine the chemical composition, microscopic structure or method of manufacture of such samples, except to the extent strictly required to fulfill the Purpose, and

(f) upon request and option of the disclosing party, either return Confidential Information (except Results), including copies, extracts and notes of the same, and material samples, to the disclosing party, or destroy (or delete permanently in the case of digital or electronic media) the same, except that the receiving party may retain one (1) copy of such Confidential Information in limited access files in accordance with the terms of this Agreement for the sole purpose of determining its legal obligations hereunder with respect to such Confidential Information, and that this obligation shall not apply to routinely created backup copies of electronic data.

 

  6.2. Exceptions . The obligations of Sub-Clause 6.1 shall not apply to any portion of Confidential Information that the receiving party can prove:

(a) was available to the public prior to receipt or achievement hereunder, or becomes available to the public thereafter through no fault or negligence of the receiving party, or

 

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(b) was already in the receiving party’s possession and was obtained from a source other than the disclosing party or any of its Affiliate prior to receipt or achievement hereunder, or

(c) was lawfully obtained from a third party legally entitled to do so after the time of receipt or achievement hereunder, and the receiving party is free to disclose without breach of any of its obligations, or

(d) was independently developed by or for the receiving party without using Confidential Information.

For the purpose of this Article, any information which is specific, shall not be deemed to be within any of the foregoing exceptions, merely because it is embraced by more general information which falls within any one or more of the foregoing exceptions. In addition, any combination of features shall not be deemed to be within any of the foregoing exceptions, merely because individual features fall within any one or more of the foregoing exceptions, but only if the combination itself falls within any one of the foregoing exceptions.

 

  6.3. Disclosure upon process . In the event the receiving party is required to disclose Confidential Information under applicable law, regulation, supervisory authority or other applicable judicial or governmental order, the receiving party shall (i) inform the disclosing party in writing before any disclosure thereof so that the disclosing party may seek an appropriate protective order, (ii) give upon the disclosing party’s request all necessary information and support to ward off the disclosure thereof, (iii) ask the receiving third party to maintain confidentiality, and (iv) strictly limit the content of such disclosure to that portion of Confidential Information that it is strictly compelled to disclose. In any event, the receiving party shall not oppose action by the disclosing party to obtain an appropriate protective order or other reliable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded to Confidential Information.

 

  6.4. Disclosure to consultants and sub-contractors . The receiving party shall be entitled to disclose Confidential Information to its consultants and sub-contractors, provided (i) such disclosure is required for the performance of the Program and/or the exploitation of the receiving party’s rights hereunder, (ii) such consultants and sub-contractors have been informed by the receiving party of the obligations hereunder, and (iii) the receiving party remains responsible for any violation of the obligations hereunder by such consultants and sub-contractors.

 

  6.5. Publication . Either party shall not make any use of the name of the other party, or of any of its Affiliates, in connection with this Agreement in any technical, advertising, promotional or sales literature without the prior written consent of the other party, with the exception of publications required for, or resulting from, the filing of patent applications as provided hereunder.

7. T ERM AND T ERMINATION

 

  7.1. Term . This Agreement shall enter into force as of the Effective Date, and unless terminated pursuant to Sub-Clause 7.2 or 7.3, shall remain in full force and effect until the completion of the Program, or the JDA Term, whichever occurs first.

 

  7.2. Termination for breach or bankruptcy . Each party shall have the right, but shall be under no obligation, to terminate this Agreement if the other party:

(a) is shown to be in breach or default in the performance of any of its obligations or covenants hereunder and fails to remedy the same within sixty (60) days of a written notice to do so;

(b) ceases to do business; or

 

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(c) is adjudged a bankrupt or has its assets placed in the hands of a receiver or make any assignment or other accommodation for the benefit of creditors or files or has filed against it a petition for reorganization.

 

  7.3. Termination for convenience . Each party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time if the Results so-far obtained are not satisfactory.

 

  7.4. Survival . The provisions of Clauses 4 and 5, and of Sub-Clauses 6.5, 8.1 and 8.2, shall survive the expiration, or termination for any cause, of this Agreement. The provisions of Sub-Clauses 6.1 to 6.4 shall survive the expiration, or termination for any cause, of this Agreement during the Secrecy Period.

8. M ISCELLANEOUS

 

  8.1. Applicable Law . This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Governing Law.

 

  8.2. Arbitration . All disputes arising out of, or in connection with, the interpretation, performance and/or termination of this Agreement, which cannot be amicably settled between the parties, shall be finally settled under the Arbitration Rules by one or more arbitrators appointed in accordance with such Arbitration Rules. Arbitration proceedings shall take place in the Arbitration Place, and shall be conducted in the English language. The award rendered therein shall be final and binding upon the parties. The foregoing is without prejudice to each party’s right to seek injunctions and other relief in any appropriate court, to the extent such relief is not available in arbitration.

 

  8.3. Clauses and Headings . Unless the context otherwise indicates, references to Clauses, Sub-Clauses and Appendices are to Clauses and Sub-Clauses of, and Appendices to, this Agreement. Headings to Clauses and Sub-Clauses in this Agreement are included for the purpose of ease of reference only and shall not have any effect on the construction or the interpretation of this Agreement.

 

  8.4. Entire Agreement . This Agreement, as may be amended pursuant to the provisions hereof, constitutes the entire understanding between the parties in connection with the Purpose, and supersedes any agreements, communications, understandings, promises, or any other arrangement, whether written or oral, made or existing between the parties prior to or simultaneously with this Agreement in connection with the Purpose. For the sake of clarity, from and after the Effective Date, the NDA will remain in effect, other than as it applies to the Purpose, such that (i) any Confidential Information disclosed by one party to the other from and after the Effective Date in connection with the Purpose will be subject to the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement, and (ii) any Confidential Information disclosed by one party to the other that is not in connection with the Purpose will remain subject to the NDA.

 

  8.5. Export Regulation . Each party agrees to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations, including the requirement for obtaining any export license or agreement, if applicable. Without limiting the foregoing, each party agrees that it will not transfer any export controlled item, information, data, or technology, generated or received in connection with the Purpose, to foreign persons employed by, associated with, or under contract to, such party in violation of applicable regulations.

 

  8.6. Force Majeure . If either party is prevented from or delayed in carrying out any of the provisions of this Agreement by reason of any acts of God, war, labor disturbances, lack or failure of transportation facilities, sources of supply of labor, raw materials, power or supplies, or by reason of any law, order, proclamation, regulation, ordinance, demand or requirement of any Government or any subdivision, authority or representatives of any such Government, or by reason of any other cause whatsoever beyond the reasonable control of such party, preventing or delaying the performance of its obligations hereunder, the party so prevented in or delayed shall be excused from such performance to the extent and during the period of such prevention or delay, without, however, extending the term of this Agreement.

 

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  8.7. Further agreement . Except as expressly set forth hereunder, nothing herein shall be deemed to provide a commitment by either party to enter into any further agreement with the other party.

 

  8.8. Independence of the parties. Nothing in this Agreement shall grant to either party the right to make commitments of any kind for, or on behalf of, the other party. This Agreement is not intended to be, nor shall it be construed as, a joint venture, teaming relationship, partnership, or other formal business arrangement.

 

  8.9. No assignability . Either party shall not, without prior written consent of the other party, assign this Agreement or any right or obligation hereunder, in whole or in part, without prior written consent of the other party, except that the parties shall be entitled to assign this Agreement and/or such rights and obligations, to any of their respective Affiliates, and/or to any third party acquiring all or substantially all assets of the business to which this Agreement relates, provided that such Affiliate and/or third party agree in writing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.

 

  8.10. Notice. Any notice provided for in this Agreement, shall be in the English language and shall be served by registered mail, postage prepaid and shall be therefore effective from the fifth day after the date of mailing.

Notices to Solvay shall be addressed to :

SOLVAY SA

Attention : Philippe Meyrant

Rue de Ransbeek, 310

B-1120 Brussels, Belgium

With a copy to :

SOLVAY SA

Attention : Intellectual Assets Management Department

Rue de Ransbeek, 310

B-1120 Brussels, Belgium

Notices to Bioamber shall be addressed to :

Attention : Jean-François Huc

1, rue Nicolas Simmer

L-2538 Luxembourg

With a copy to :

Boivin Desbiens Senécal, s.e.n.c.

Attention : Thomas Desbiens

2000 McGill College, Suite 2000

Montréal, Québec, Canada

H3A 3H3

 

  8.11. No variation . No variation of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing signed by a duly authorized representative of each party.

 

  8.12. Severability . In case any one of the provisions contained in this Agreement should be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect in any jurisdiction, the validity, legality and enforceability of such provision or provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby in any other jurisdiction and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein and therein shall not in any way be otherwise affected or impaired thereby.

 

  8.13. Waiver . No waiver by either party of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any other provision nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives in two (2) original copies, each party acknowledging having received its own copy.

 

SOLVAY SA     BIOAMBER INTERNATIONAL S.à.r.l.
/s/ Jean-François Serrier     /s/ J.F. Huc
    Name:   Jean-François Serrier         Name:  

J.F. Huc

    Title:  

Senior Executive Vice President

General Manager

Intellectual Assets Management

        Title:  

President

          Name:  

 

          Title:  

 

 

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Appendix :

Appendix A: General Outline Of Respective Tasks

BioAmber

 

   

Identification and sourcing of [***]

 

   

[***] assessment of potential Products

 

   

Production of [***]

 

   

Characterization of the Products, including [***]

Solvay

 

   

Identification of potentially [***]

 

   

[***] of various Products

 

   

[***] of potential Products

While each party will have specific responsibilities, the joint development program will be executed in close coordination between the parties and all results and milestones will be shared in a regular manner.

 

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Exhibit 10.44

*** Text Omitted and Filed Separately

Confidential Treatment Requested

Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

SUPPLY AGREEMENT

ENTERED AS OF JULY 1, 2011 (THE “EFFECTIVE DATE”).

 

BETWEEN:    BIOAMBER S.A.S ., a French “Société par Actions Simplifiée”, having a corporate office located at 1250, Rene-Levesque West, Suite 4110, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3B 4W8;
   (hereinafter referred to as “ BioAmber ”)
AND:    Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation , a Japanese entity duly existing and having its principal place of business located at 14-1, Shiba 4-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 108-0014, Japan;
   (hereinafter referred to as “ MCC ”)

Whereas, BioAmber is inter alia engaged in the development, production and sales of bio-based succinic acid (the “ Product(s) ”);

Whereas, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding dated as of March 7, 2011 entered into between BioAmber Inc., Mitsui & Co., Ltd. (“ Mitsui ”) and MCC, BioAmber Inc. has agreed to make its best efforts to conclude this Agreement with MCC, by July 1 st , 2011;

Whereas MCC and PTT Public Company Limited (“ PTT ”), a Thai state-owned SET-listed oil and gas company, have established PTT MCC Biochem Company Limited (“ PTT MCC ”) as a joint venture in the field of PBS products;

Whereas BioAmber secured a source of bio-based succinic acid in a 2,000MT production plant located in Route de Bazancourt – 51100 REIMS, France (the “Demo Plant”);

Whereas BioAmber and Mitsui have entered into a distribution agreement (the “Mitsui Distribution Agreement”) pursuant to which BioAmber has appointed Mitsui as its exclusive distributor in Asia for Products produced at the Demo Plant;

Whereas BioAmber is going to build a large-scale production plant for the Products located in Sarnia, Canada (the “Commercial Plant”);

Whereas BioAmber is willing to supply Products to MCC according to the terms of this Agreement;

Whereas MCC wishes to source the Products exclusively from BioAmber, subject to the terms of this Agreement;

THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

 

1. Term and Commitments

 

  1.1

This Agreement shall be in force from the Effective Date (as this term is defined in the preamble of this Agreement) and for a period of five (5) years thereafter. In the event that MCC transfers its business of PBS products to PTT MCC, then this Agreement shall be assigned from MCC to PTT MCC so that PTT MCC becomes a party to this Agreement having rights and obligations identical to those of MCC under this Agreement, and shall be

 

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  subsequently terminated with respect to PTT MCC, upon the commencement of commercial operation of PTT MCC’s own manufacturing facilities for PBS products, provided the Supply Agreement attached hereto as Schedule A enters into force concurrently.

 

  1.2 Notwithstanding the preceding, either party shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement prior to its expiry date upon the occurrence of any default or omission of the other party to fulfill any of its material obligations under this Agreement, on the thirtieth calendar day following the sending of a written notice to such defaulting party indicating any such default or omission, unless such defaulting party has remedied said default or omission, within the said 30 days.

 

  1.3 During the term of this Agreement, MCC shall, on its own account and on behalf of its affiliates (as defined in subsection 1.4 below):

 

  i. cooperate with BioAmber to assess the market potential of the Products;

 

  ii. update its purchasing forecast every three months; and

 

  iii. purchase, whether directly or indirectly, the Products exclusively from BioAmber, to meet all the Products requirements of MCC and its affiliates (as defined in subsection 1.5 below), unless BioAmber does not have the capability to fulfill MCC’s volume requirement.

 

  1.4 During the term of this Agreement, BioAmber shall, on its own account and on behalf of its affiliates:

 

  i. cooperate with MCC to assess the market potential of the Products;

 

  ii. update its production plan in accordance with the purchase forecast to be provided by MCC; and

 

  iii. supply, whether directly or indirectly, the Products to meet all requirements of the Products to MCC, in priority to other customers of BioAmber.

 

  1.5 For the purpose of this Agreement, an affiliate of MCC shall mean any corporation, firm, limited liability, partnership or other entity that directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by or is under common control with MCC. For the purpose of this definition, control means ownership, directly or through one or more affiliates, of fifty percent (50%) or more of the shares of stock entitled to vote for the election of directors in the case of a corporation, or fifty percent (50%) or more of the equity interests in the case of any other type of legal entity, or status as a general partner in any partnership, or any other arrangement whereby an ability to appoint fifty percent (50%) or more of the members of or the board of directors or equivalent governing body of a corporation or other entity is owned.

 

  1.6 MCC’s current non-binding purchase requirement of Products for the following years are as follows:

[***]

 

  1.7 MCC shall issue its binding written purchasing orders for any purchase of Product according to this Agreement at least 45 days before the requested delivery date (a “Purchase Order”). Each Purchase Order shall be at least five hundred kilograms (500 kg) of Product.

 

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  1.8 BioAmber shall confirm and approve or refuse to approve each Purchase Order in writing within 10 days of receipt (BioAmber may refuse to approve a Purchase Order only if it does not have the capability to fulfill MCC’s volume requirement, [***]). BioAmber shall deploy commercially reasonable efforts to produce and deliver the ordered Products as per MCC’s Purchase Orders.

 

  1.9 BioAmber shall produce and deliver the Products according to the specifications described in Exhibit A attached hereto, which forms an integral part hereof (the “Product Specifications”). Delivery shall take place through BioAmber’s distributor Mitsui. Such Product Specifications are subject to change from time to time provided both parties agree to the changes in advance, acting reasonably, and the actual Product Specifications will be delivered and remitted to MCC together with each Product delivery, in the form of a certificate of analysis.

 

  1.10 BioAmber shall assist MCC in all its reasonable commercial or technical questions related to the Product. BioAmber shall provide MCC with samples and brochures related to the Product as reasonably requested by MCC.

 

  1.11 During the term of this Agreement and thereafter, MCC shall not resell the Products to any other person, firm or entity, it being understood that internal assignment of Products to an affiliate of MCC (as defined in subsection 1.4 hereof) shall not be deemed to be a resale of Products for the purpose of this Agreement.

 

  1.12 All Parties shall keep adequate records in sufficient detail to allow the other Parties (“Auditing Party”) to audit the compliance of undertakings by each Party (“Audited Party”) hereunder . Auditing Party shall have the right, upon fifteen (15) days prior notice to Audited Party, to audit during regular business hours, those records deemed by the Auditing Party to be reasonably necessary to audit the compliance by Audited Party of its undertakings under this Agreement. During such examination, the Auditing Party has a right to examine any and all relevant documents including without limitation those records required to be maintained pursuant to Section 1.11. If any such audit reveals that Audited Party has not complied with its undertakings provided under this Agreement, then, without limiting any other rights Auditing Party may have, Audited Party shall immediately (i) reimburse Auditing Party’s expenses incurred in conducting the audit, and (ii) pay to Auditing Party an amount equal to the number of kilos by which it failed to meet its obligation under subsection 1.3 iii) or 1.4 iii), as the case may be, multiplied by the then applicable price per kg as per subsection 2.1 hereof.

 

  1.13 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, MCC acknowledges and accepts that (i) so long as the Mitsui Distribution Agreement is in force, all Products produced at the Demo Plant to be purchased by MCC hereunder shall first be sold by BioAmber to Mitsui, which shall in turn sell such Products to MCC upon the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement and (ii) BioAmber may, in its discretion, appoint a distributor for Products produced at the Commercial Plant and, in such event, all Products produced at the Commercial Plant to be purchased by MCC hereunder shall first be sold by BioAmber to such distributor, which shall in turn sell such Products to MCC upon the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement.

 

2. Price, Incoterms (2010), Packaging and Payment Terms

 

  2.1 For the Product produced at the Demo Plant, MCC shall pay BioAmber [***] of Product ordered pursuant to a Purchase Order duly approved by BioAmber.

 

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For the Product produced at the Commercial Plant, MCC shall pay BioAmber [***] of Product ordered pursuant to a Purchase Order duly approved by BioAmber, it being understood that such price of [***] is based on the fact that the price paid by BioAmber for the corn used as raw material for the manufacture of the Products is of [***], as established by the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT). Should the price of corn deviate by more than 10% from this basis, the parties will renegotiate in good faith to adjust downwards or upwards the price of the Products. The monthly average price of corn on the CBOT shall be used as the basis for future price adjustments.

In order (i) to maintain its competitive advantage, and (ii) to allow MCC to increase the quantity of Product to be purchased pursuant to this Agreement, BioAmber may, without being obliged to do so, reduce the abovementioned prices as (a) improvements are made to the BioAmber technology operating in the Demo Plant, and (b) cost reductions are achieved through any technology development between BioAmber and MCC, including but not limited to the use of MCC’s proprietary corynebacterium strain. Such price adjustments shall be negotiated in good faith between the parties.

In any event, MCC shall not pay [***] than equivalent quality bio-based succinic acid available from third parties, and notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, MCC shall be free to source from third parties any portion of its needs that cannot be supplied by BioAmber. Neither BioAmber nor Mitsui (as distributor of the Products) will be liable for any portion of MCC’s bio-based succinic acid needs that BioAmber and Mitsui fail to supply.

 

  2.2 Payment shall be made electronically by MCC to BioAmber’s bank account within thirty (30) days after invoice date. MCC agrees to pay a monthly interest charge on overdue amounts for Products purchased hereunder calculated on the basis of an annual rate of interest equal to 12%.

 

  2.3 BioAmber shall deliver the Products (CIF Japanese port - Incoterms 2010) in 500 kg big-bags that will be transported and labelled in accordance with international regulations. BioAmber shall deliver the goods with all necessary shipping documents.

 

  2.4 Risk in the Products and title to the Products shall pass from BioAmber to MCC pursuant to the Incoterms mentioned in 2.3 above.

 

3. Confidentiality

 

  3.1 In connection with this Agreement, it is acknowledged that either party (a “disclosing party”) may disclose its Confidential Information to the other party (a “receiving party”). For the purposes of this Agreement “Confidential Information” shall mean all information in the broadest sense in whatever form or medium that relates to past, present, or future research, development, manufacture and sale of the products of the disclosing party, and will include, but not be limited to, this Agreement and its terms.

 

  3.2 The receiving party shall maintain the Confidential Information of the disclosing party in confidence, and shall not disclose or otherwise communicate such Confidential Information to others, or use it for any purpose except pursuant to, and in order to carry out, the terms and objectives of this Agreement, and hereby agrees to exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent and restrain the unauthorized disclosure of such Confidential Information by any of its directors, officers, employees, consultants or agents.

 

  3.3 The confidentiality obligations and use restrictions provided herein will be valid during the term of this Agreement and for an additional ten (10) years thereafter.

 

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  3.4 The confidentiality obligations and use restrictions provided herein shall not apply to any Confidential Information which – as the receiving party can prove by written instrument – (i) was in the lawful possession of the receiving party prior to the disclosure thereof by the disclosing party or, (ii) is or becomes generally available to the public through no act or failure to act of the receiving party or, (iii) is given to the receiving party by a third party which is under no direct or indirect confidentiality obligation to the disclosing party or, (iv) is developed independently by employees of the receiving party who had no access to Confidential Information disclosed hereunder.

 

  3.5 BioAmber and MCC agree that no public announcement of this Agreement shall be made by either party without the prior written approval of the other party, unless required by law or the SEC.

 

  3.6 Notwithstanding the preceding, BioAmber shall be free to disclose the terms of this Agreement (explicitly excluding any and all technical and marketing information of MCC) to its shareholders or prospective investors under a relevant confidentiality agreement with such shareholders or prospective investors without prior written approval from MCC.

 

4. Representations and Warranties

 

  4.1 MCC and BioAmber warrant that they have the necessary power to conclude this Agreement.

 

  4.2 BioAmber warrants that it has secured the right to use the Demo Plant until December 31, 2014, while it is expected that the manufacture of Products will be made from the Commercial Plant before that date.

 

  4.3 BioAmber warrants that the Products that will be produced from the Commercial Plant will be at least of a quality comparable to the Products produced from the Demo Plant.

 

  4.4 BioAmber warrants that it has the full intellectual property rights to produce and sell the Products to MCC according to the terms hereof.

 

  4.5 BioAmber warrants to MCC that the Products shall, for a period of one (1) year from their respective date of production, correspond with the Product Specifications attached hereto as Exhibit A or then applicable. This warranty does not cover defects resulting from (i) use that is non-compliant with the reasonable, written instructions of BioAmber, (ii) improper use, improper storage or improper handling after the Products have been delivered, or (iii) any modification or transformation of the Products that has not been approved by BioAmber.

 

  4.6 BioAmber shall vest in MCC good and valid title to the Products sold and paid, which shall be free and clear of all liens, security interests, encumbrances, burdens and other claims. No express and no implied warranties whether of merchantability or fitness for any particular use, or otherwise other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement which are made expressly in lieu of all other warranties shall apply to the Products sold to MCC, and no waiver, alteration, or modification of the foregoing conditions shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by BioAmber and MCC.

 

  4.7 IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST INCOME OR LOST REVENUE, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF SUCH PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

 

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  4.8 Without prejudice to any other remedies under the applicable laws, if any Products sold under this Agreement are not supplied in compliance with the warranties set out in Section 4 hereof, MCC shall be entitled (i) to require BioAmber to repair the Products or to supply replacement Products in accordance with this Agreement within thirty (30) days; or (ii) at MCC’s sole discretion, to terminate the relevant Purchase Order and require the repayment of the price which has been paid by MCC to BioAmber for the Products in question.

 

  4.9 Notwithstanding the generality of the provisions set out in Section 4.8, BioAmber shall indemnify and hold harmless MCC, its Affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all suits, claims, losses, demands, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) in connection with any suit, demand or action by any third party (“Losses”) arising out of or resulting from (A) any actual breach of its representations, warranties or obligations under this Agreement; (B) any negligence or willful misconduct by BioAmber, except to the extent that any of the foregoing arises out of or results from the actual negligence, willful misconduct or breach of this Agreement by MCC; or (C) any actual infringement or violation of any patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights by BioAmber in the manufacture of the Products pursuant to this Agreement.

 

  4.10 MCC warrants to BioAmber that (i) MCC specifically assumes the liability and responsibility related to the use of the Products sold pursuant to this Agreement, and (ii) MCC’s importation, packaging, storage, transportation, labelling, marketing, and all other activities related to the Products sold pursuant to this Agreement shall conform in all respects to present and future laws, rulings, rules, standards, and regulations related to the Products by the applicable authorities.

 

  4.11 MCC shall indemnify and hold harmless BioAmber, its Affiliates, directors, officers employees and agents from and against all Losses arising out of or resulting from (A) any breach of its representations, warranties or obligations under this Agreement; (B) any negligence or willful misconduct by MCC, except to the extent that any of the foregoing arises out of or results from the actual negligence, willful misconduct or breach of this Agreement by BioAmber.

 

  4.12

All indemnification obligations in this Agreement are conditioned upon the party seeking indemnification (the “Indemnified Party”): (A) promptly notifying the indemnifying party (the “Indemnifying Party”) of any claim or liability of which the Indemnified Party becomes aware (including a copy of any related complaint, summons, notice or other instrument), provided, however, that failure to provide such notice within a reasonable period of time shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of any of its obligations hereunder except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is materially prejudiced by such failure; (B) cooperating with the Indemnifying Party in the defense of any such claim or liability (at the Indemnifying Party’s expense), and (C) not compromising or settling any claim or liability without prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party. The liability of an Indemnifying Party under this section 4 with respect to Losses arising from claims of any third party which are subject to the indemnification provided for in this section 4 (“ Third Party Claims ”) shall be governed by and contingent upon the following additional terms and conditions. If an Indemnified Party shall receive notice of any Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party notice of such Third Party Claim within thirty (30) days of the receipt by the Indemnified Party of such notice; provided , however , that the failure to provide such notice shall not release the Indemnifying Party from any of its obligations under this section 4 except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is materially prejudiced by such failure. The Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to assume and control the defense of such Third Party

 

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  Claim at its expense and through counsel of its choice if it gives notice of its intention to do so to the Indemnified Party within thirty (30) days of the receipt of such notice from the Indemnified Party; provided , however , that if there exists a material conflict of interest that would make it inappropriate for the same counsel to represent both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party, then the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to retain its own counsel, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not be obligated to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of more than one separate counsel for all Indemnified Parties, taken together. In the event the Indemnifying Party exercises the right to undertake any such defense against any such Third Party Claim as provided above, the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in such defense and make available to the Indemnifying Party, all witnesses, pertinent records, materials and information in the Indemnified Party’s possession or under the Indemnified Party’s control relating thereto as is reasonably required by the Indemnifying Party. Similarly, in the event the Indemnified Party is, directly or indirectly, conducting the defense against any such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall cooperate with the Indemnified Party in such defense and make available to the Indemnified Party, all such witnesses, records, materials and information in the Indemnifying Party’s possession or under the Indemnifying Party’s control relating thereto as is reasonably required by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), (a) settle or compromise any Third Party Claim or consent to the entry of any judgment which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a written release from all liability in respect of such Third Party Claim or (b) settle or compromise any Third Party Claim if the settlement imposes equitable remedies or material obligations on the Indemnified Party other than financial obligations for which such Indemnified Party will be indemnified hereunder and which contains no admission of fault or wrongdoing. No Third Party Claim shall be settled or compromised by the Indemnified Party without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) if such settlement or compromise would result in an obligation of the Indemnifying Party to indemnify such Indemnified Party, or would otherwise result in liability of, or have an adverse impact upon, such Indemnifying Party.

 

5. General Provisions

 

  5.1 Force majeure . Any failure or omission by a party to timely perform any obligation under this Agreement shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement to the extent such failure or omission directly results from an event of force majeure. Force majeure is any cause which is not within the reasonable control of the parties, that they could not reasonably have planned for and against which they have not protected themselves. Force majeure includes notably, without limitation, a third party strike, partial or complete interruption of work, lock-out, fire, rebellion, interventions by military or civil authorities, compliance with regulations or rules of any governmental authority, and act of war (declared or not).

 

  5.2 Notice . Any notice, demand, request, or other documents required or permitted to be given shall be given in hand to its recipient or be sent by registered mail, major international delivery service, or by fax (and in which case said notice shall be confirmed by registered mail or major international delivery service the following business day) at the address indicated at the beginning of this Agreement or at any other address which a party may indicate to the other party in accordance with this Agreement. Any such demand, request, or other document shall be deemed to be received by its recipient at the time of its delivery, if delivered in person or the fifth (5th) day following its sending by registered mail, major international delivery service or fax.

 

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  5.3 Severability . Should any provision of this Agreement be deemed contrary to applicable law and/or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be considered severed from this Agreement but all remaining provisions shall continue in full force.

 

  5.4 Modification of the Agreement . This Agreement may be modified in whole or in part by common agreement between the parties and solely in writing.

 

  5.5 Titles . The titles are used for convenience only and do not affect the significance or the reach of the sections they refer to.

 

  5.6 Non-waiver . Except for the provisions of this Agreement where the exercise of a right is accompanied with a specific delay, the silence of a party, its negligence, or its lateness to exercise a right or recourse which is given to it or opened pursuant to this Agreement shall not be interpreted against such party as a waiver of its rights and recourses.

 

  5.7 Cumulative and non-alternative . Rights mentioned are cumulative and not alternative. The waiver of the exercise of a right shall not be interpreted as a waiver of any other right.

 

  5.8 Independent parties . The parties acknowledge that they are acting as independent contractors and entrepreneurs and that nothing in this Agreement shall be interpreted in such manner as to modify their respective positions. This Agreement does not in effect create a mandatory relation of associate, employee or a legal counsel acting in a dispute or disagreement between MCC and BioAmber.

 

  5.9 Arbitration . Any dispute or controversy which may arise between the parties out of or in connection with or in relation to this Agreement, or for breach thereof, shall, unless settled amicably between the parties without undue delay, be settled by arbitration in New York, NY, in accordance with the rules of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). The award thereof shall be final and binding to both parties.

 

  5.10 Governing Law . This Agreement is made in, and shall be governed and controlled in all respects by the laws of the state of New York and all disputes, including interpretation, enforceability, validity, and construction, shall be determined under the laws of the state of New York, without regard to any conflict of law provisions.

 

  5.11 Entire Agreement . This Agreement expresses the complete and final agreement between the parties regarding the matters set forth herein and replaces all prior contracts, agreements, commitments and understandings, oral or written between the parties bearing on the matters set forth herein.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HAVE SIGNED THIS AGREEMENT AT THE PLACE AND AT THE DATE HEREINABOVE FIRST MENTIONED.

 

BIOAMBER S.A.S.
By:   /s/ Jean-François Huc
  Jean-François Huc, President
MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CORPORATION
By:   /s/ S. Handa
  Signature
 

/s/ Shigeru Handa, General Manager

  Name and Title Sustainable Resources Business Development Dept.

MITSUI & CO., LTD. intervenes to this agreement, hereby acknowledging and accepting the rights and obligations accruing to it pursuant to Section 1.13.

 

MITSUI & CO., LTD.
By:    
  Signature
   
  Name and Title

 

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Exhibit A

Product Specifications

Succinic Acid 99%

 

Analysis

   Method    Specifications
Appearance       [***]
Particle size       [***]
Color       [***]
Water content    [***]    [***]
Assay    [***]    [***]
Melting Point       [***]
Residue on Ignition       [***]
Total Heavy Metals       [***]

Storage: Store in unopened original packaging in dry place

Packaging: 500kg big-bags / 800kg big-bags

 

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Exhibit 10.48

*** Text Omitted and Filed Separately

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Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

 

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PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

REGIONAL DIVERSIFICATION

CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

This Contribution Agreement is made as of September 16, 2011

 

BETWEEN:   HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA (“Her Majesty”) hereby represented by the Minister responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
AND :   BLUEWATER BIOCHEMICALS INC. (“Recipient”) a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada

WHEREAS the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (“Agency”) was created to support to help make Canadians more productive and competitive in the knowledge-based economy, by supporting economic development, economic diversification, job creation, and sustainable, self-reliant communities in Southern Ontario (as defined herein);

WHEREAS the Minister has developed a vision for the application of the Southern Ontario Development Program funding entitled the Southern Ontario Advantage consisting of sub-programs with the aim of encouraging innovation and business productivity, strengthening business investment and helping to diversify the economy of Southern Ontario by working in partnership with business, communities and other organizations;

WHEREAS as part of the Southern Ontario Advantage, the Minister has established the Prosperity initiative with the intent to build on the strengths of businesses and regions through a focus on economic development in the areas of: productivity enhancements, regional diversification, and building a competitive advantage;

WHEREAS the Recipient is a SME, located in Southern Ontario, and planning to undertake activities to promote new industries or opportunities in Southern Ontario with the potential to have long-term impacts on the region’s economic diversity, and;

WHEREAS the Minister has agreed to make a repayable contribution to the Recipient up to the maximum amount of twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) in support of the Recipient’s Eligible and Supported Costs (as defined herein) of the Project,

NOW THERETOFORE, in accordance with the mutual covenants and agreements herein, Her Majesty and the Recipient agree as follows:

 

1. Purpose of the Agreement

The purpose of this Agreement is to set out the terms and conditions under which the Minister will provide Prosperity Initiative (as defined herein) funding in support of the Project (as defined herein).

 

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2. Interpretation

 

2.1 Definitions . In this Agreement, a capitalized term has the meaning given to it in this section, unless the context indicates otherwise:

Agency means the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.

Agreement means this agreement including all the annexes attached hereto, as such may be amended, restated or supplemented, from time to time.

Change of Control means a proposed change in the identity of the individual or legal entity or group of individuals or legal entities that owns fifty point one percent (50.1%)] or more of the outstanding voting shares of the Recipient.

Completion Date means the Project completion date, March 31, 2013.

Contribution means the contribution to Eligible and Supported Costs in the amount stipulated in Subsection 4.1.

Control Period means the period of six (6) years following the period determined in Subsection 3.2 as the duration of the Agreement.

Date of Acceptance means the date on which the duplicate fully executed copy of this Agreement is received by the Minister.

Eligibility Date means July 4, 2011.

Eligible Costs means those costs incurred by the Recipient and which, in the opinion of the Minister, are reasonable and required to carry out the Project and which are identified in Annex 1 – Statement of Work.

Eligible and Supported Costs means those Eligible Costs supported by the Contribution and which are identified in Annex 1 – Statement of Work and relating to the Project activities described therein and which are in compliance with Annex 2 – Costing Memorandum.

Eligible and Not Supported Costs means those Eligible Costs which are not supported by the Contribution and which are identified in Annex 1 – Statement of Work.

Event of Default means the events of defaults described in Subsection 13.1 hereof.

Fiscal Year means the Government of Canada’s fiscal year beginning on April 1st of a year and ending on March 31st of the following year.

Foreground Intellectual Property includes, without limitation, all technical data, designs, specifications, software, data, drawings, plans, reports, patterns, models, prototypes, demonstration units, practices, inventions, methods and related technology, processes or other information conceived, produced, developed or reduced to practice in carrying out the Project, and all rights therein, including, without limitation, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade-

 

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marks and any registrations or applications for the same and all other rights of intellectual property therein, including any rights which arise from the above items being treated by the Recipient as trade secrets or confidential information.

Ineligible Costs means those Project Costs incurred by the Recipient and which are not Eligible Costs as set out in Annex 1 – Statement of Work.

Minister means the Minister responsible for the Agency or any one or more of his representatives.

Parties means the Minister and the Recipient and Party means any one of them.

Project means the project described in Annex 1 – Statement of Work.

Project Costs means the total costs of the Project as set out in Annex 1 – Statement of Work.

Prosperity Initiative means the Prosperity initiative as described in the recitals to this Agreement.

SME means small and medium sized enterprises, located in Southern Ontario and having fewer than 1000 employees in Southern Ontario.

Southern Ontario includes the following 2006 Statistic Canada Census Regions: 1 Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry; 2 Prescott and Russell; 6 Ottawa; 7 Leeds and Grenville; 9 Lanark; 10 Frontenac; 11 Lennox and Addington; 12 Hastings; 13 Prince Edward; 14 Northumberland; 15 Peterborough; 16 Kawartha Lakes; 18 Durham; 19 York; 20 Toronto; 21 Peel; 22 Dufferin; 23 Wellington; 24 Halton; 25 Hamilton; 26 Niagara; 28 Haldimand-Norfolk; 29 Brant; 30 Waterloo; 31 Perth; 32 Oxford; 34 Elgin; 36 Chatham-Kent; 37 Essex; 38 Lambton; 39 Middlesex; 40 Huron; 41 Bruce; 42 Grey; 43 Simcoe; 46 Haliburton; and 47 Renfrew.

 

2.2 Singular/Plural . Wherever from the context it appears appropriate, each term stated in either the singular or plural shall include the singular and the plural.

 

2.3 Entire Agreement . This Agreement comprises the entire agreement between the Parties. No prior document, negotiation, provision, undertaking or agreement in relation to the subject matter of this Agreement has legal effect. No representation or warranty, whether express, implied or otherwise, has been made by the Minister to the Recipient, except as expressly set out in this Agreement.

 

2.4 Inconsistency . In case of inconsistency or conflict between a provision contained in the part of the Agreement preceding the signatures and a provision contained in any of the Annexes to this Agreement, the provision contained in the part of the Agreement preceding the signatures will prevail.

 

2.5 Annexes . This Agreement contains the following Annexes as described below, which form an integral part of this Agreement:

 

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Annex 1 – Statement of Work : this annex is a comprehensive description of the Project, including without limitation, the scope of work, cost breakdown, location of Project and sources of funding.

Annex la – Environmental Mitigation Measures : this annex summarizes the current status of the Project under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act and if necessary the mitigation measures identified for the Project which the Recipient will have to implement, as a condition of the Contribution.

Annex 2 – Costing Guideline Memorandum : this annex describes the rules for eligibility for certain costs.

Annex 3 – Direct Deposit Authorization

Annex 4 – Certified Copy of Authorizing Documents : This annex contains certified copies of the constating documents, borrowing by-law and resolution.

Annex 5 – Forms of Progress and Job Creation Reports this annex contains substantially the forms to be used in order to prepare the progress report, the job creation report and the performance report.

Annex 6 – Forms of Final Report and Final Certificate : this annex contains substantially the forms to be used in order to prepare the final report and the final certificate.

Annex 7 – Repayment Schedule : this annex contains the repayment schedule.

Annex 8 – Form of Postponement and Subordination Agreement : this annex contains substantially the form of postponement and subordination agreement.

 

3. Duration of Agreement

 

3.1 Critical Dates :

Eligibility Date: July 4, 2011

Completion Date: March 31, 2013

 

3.2 Duration of Agreement . This Agreement comes into force on the Date of Acceptance and will terminate upon the date all amounts due by the Recipient to Her Majesty under this Agreement have been paid in full, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

 

3.3 Control Period . Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 3.2 above, during the Control Period, the rights and obligations described in the following sections shall continue beyond the duration of the Agreement:

Section 5 - Other Government Financial Support

Subsection 6.6 - Overpayment and non-entitlement

 

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Subsections 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9 - Monitoring, Audit and Evaluation

Subsection 8.1c) - Representations

Section 12 - Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

Section 13 - Default and Remedies

Subsection 16.10 - Dispute Resolution

 

3.4 Commencement . The Recipient agrees to commence the Project, no later than sixty (60) calendar days after the Date of Acceptance, otherwise the Minister may terminate this Agreement at his sole discretion.

 

4. The Contribution

 

4.1 The Minister will make a repayable Contribution to the Recipient in respect of the Project in an amount not exceeding the lesser of (a) and (b) as follows:

 

  (a)    (i)   17.1% of Eligible and Supported Costs representing capital costs of the Project incurred by the Recipient; plus
     (ii)   0% of Eligible and Supported Costs representing non-capital costs of the Project; and
  (b)    $12,000,000

 

4.2 The payment of the Contribution is estimated at amounts specified below in each of the following Fiscal Years:

 

2011/2012   $ 3,580,000   
2012/2013   $ 8,420,000   

The Minister will have no obligation to pay any amounts in any other years than those specified herein

 

4.3 The Minister shall not contribute to any Eligible and Supported Costs incurred prior to the Eligibility Date or later than the Completion Date.

 

4.4 The Minister shall not contribute to any Eligible and Supported Costs incurred by the Recipient which could cause the Contribution, noted in Subsection 4.1 herein to be exceeded.

 

4.5 The Recipient shall use the Contribution solely and exclusively to support the Eligible and Supported Costs of the Project, as detailed in Annex 1 – Statement of Work and in Annex 2 – Costing Guideline Memorandum and shall carry out the Project in a diligent and professional manner, using qualified personnel.

 

4.6 The Recipient shall be responsible for all costs of the Project, including cost overruns, if any.

 

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4.7 Holdbacks . Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, the Minister will, at the Minister’s sole discretion, withhold up to ten percent (10%) of the Contribution amount until:

(a) the Project is completed to the satisfaction of the Minister;

(b) the Recipient has satisfied all the conditions of this Agreement;

(c) the final report described in Subsection 6.4(a)(iv) has been submitted to the satisfaction of the Minister;

(d) audits and site visit, where required by the Minister, have been completed to the satisfaction of the Minister; and

(e) the Minister has approved the final claim described in Subsection 6.4.

 

5. Other Government Financial Support

 

5.1 The Recipient hereby confirms that for the purposes of this Project, the following federal, provincial, municipal or local government assistance has been requested, received, or will be received:

 

Federal

  

SDTC Technology Fund

   $ 7,500,000   

Canadian Sustainable Chemistry Alliance

   $ 500,000   

Provincial

  

Ontario Strategic & Investment Fund

   $ 15,000,000   

 

5.2 The Recipient shall promptly inform the Minister in writing in the event additional other government financial support has been requested or received, during the term of this Agreement and acknowledges and agrees that an adjustment to the amount of the Contribution and a request for repayment of part or all of the amounts paid to the Recipient may be made as a result thereof. In such event, Annex 7 – Repayment Schedule, will be adjusted accordingly and communicated to the Recipient. The amount of repayment requested will constitute a debt due to Her Majesty and will be recovered as such from the Recipient.

 

5.3   (a)    In no instance will the total government funding towards the Eligible Costs representing capital costs of the Project be allowed to exceed fifty percent (50%) of the total Eligible Costs representing capital costs, and
  (b)    In no instance will the total government funding towards the Eligible Costs representing non-capital costs of the Project be allowed to exceed seventy-five percent (75%) of the total Eligible Costs representing non-capital costs.

 

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6. Claims and Payments

 

6.1 The Recipient shall maintain accounting records that account for the Contribution paid to the Recipient and the related Project Costs in respect of this Agreement, separate and distinct from any other funding.

 

6.2 Claims Procedures . The Recipient shall submit claims for reimbursement of Eligible and Supported Costs incurred, not more frequently than monthly and not less frequently than quarterly, in a form satisfactory to the Minister. Each claim will include the following information:

 

  (a) an itemized summary of Eligible and Supported Costs incurred;

 

  (b) a brief explanation of the claim as it relates to Annex 1 – Statement of Work;

 

  (c) identification of any deferred payment amounts;

 

  (d) a certification of the claim by a director or officer of the Recipient, confirming the accuracy of the claim and all supporting information provided;

 

  (e) if applicable, a certification by a director or officer of the Recipient that any mitigation measures listed in Annex la – Environmental Mitigation Measures have been implemented; and

 

  (f) any other substantiating documentation (including without limitation, any invoice or proof of payment), as may be required by the Minister.

 

6.3 Advance Payments.

No advances will be paid under this Agreement.

 

6.4 Final Claim Procedures .

 

  (a) The Recipient shall submit a final claim pertaining to the final reimbursement of any Eligible and Supported Costs previously claimed or not, signed by a director or officer of the Recipient and accompanied by the following, in addition to the requirements set out in Subsection 6.2, in a form satisfactory to the Minister in scope and detail:

 

  (i) a final itemized statement of all Eligible Costs incurred and paid by the Recipient;

 

  (ii) a final statement of total Project Costs;

 

  (iii) a statement of the total government assistance (federal, provincial and municipal assistance) received or requested towards the Eligible Costs of the Project;

 

  (iv) a final report on the Project, as more fully described in Subsection 7.2;

 

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  (v) a final certificate executed by a director or officer of the Recipient substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex 6 – Forms of Final Report and Final Certificate; and

 

  (vi) a certificate by a director or officer of the Recipient confirming that it is the final claim for payment and as such, it includes all final Eligible and Supported Costs submitted for payment.

 

  (b) The Recipient shall submit the final claim for reimbursement of Eligible and Supported Costs to the satisfaction of the Minister no later than three (3) months after the Completion Date or the date the Project is completed to the satisfaction of the Minister, whichever is earlier. The Minister shall have no obligation to pay any claims submitted after this date.

 

6.5 Payment Procedures .

 

  (a) The Minister shall review and approve the documentation submitted by the Recipient following the receipt of the Recipient’s claim and in the event of any deficiency in the documentation, it will notify the Recipient and the Recipient shall immediately take action to address and rectify the deficiency.

 

  (b) Subject to the maximum Contribution amounts set forth in Subsection 4.1 and all other conditions contained in this Agreement, the Minister shall pay to the Recipient the Eligible and Supported Costs set forth in the Recipient’s claim, in accordance with the Minister’s customary practices.

 

  (c) The Minister may request at any time that the Recipient provides satisfactory evidence to demonstrate that all Eligible and Supported Costs claimed have been paid.

 

  (d) The Minister may require, at his expense, any claim submitted for payment of the Contribution be certified by the Recipient’s external auditor or by an auditor approved by the Minister.

 

6.6 Overpayment or non-entitlement . Where, for any reason, the Recipient is not entitled to all or part of the Contribution or the amount paid to the Recipient exceeds the amount to which the Recipient is entitled, the Contribution or the amount in excess, as the case may be, shall constitute a debt due to Her Majesty and shall be recovered as such from the Recipient. The Recipient shall repay Her Majesty within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the Minister’s notice, the amount of the Contribution disbursed or the amount of the overpayment, as the case may be, together with interest calculated in accordance with the Interest and Administrative Charges Regulations , in effect on the due date, from the date of the notice until payment is received by Her Majesty.

 

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6.7 Repayment Terms

 

  (a) The Recipient shall repay the Contribution to Her Majesty in accordance with the repayment schedule attached hereto as Annex 7 - Repayment Schedule and as summarized as follows:

60 consecutive, monthly instalments of $200,000

 

  (b) The amounts described in Annex 7 are calculated to repay the outstanding balance of the Contribution in equal instalments except the last instalment which is calculated to include all outstanding amounts owing.

 

  (c) The first repayment instalment is due and payable on October 1, 2013

 

  (d) As a condition precedent to any disbursement of this Contribution by the Minister, the Recipient shall arrange pre-authorized payments or such other method of payment, as requested in writing by the Minister, for scheduled repayments for the period until full repayment of the Contribution is completed. The Recipient shall return a completed and duly executed copy of the Direct Deposit Authorization form attached hereto as Annex 3 with a voided cheque.

 

  (e) Any overdue amount will bear interest in accordance with Subsection 16.2.

 

  (f) A Fifty dollars ($50) administration fee will be charged on every payment for which sufficient funds were unavailable in the account identified or used for payment.

 

  (g) The Recipient may at any time make prepayments on account of repayment instalments and each such prepayment will be applied first to interest owing and secondly to repayment instalments in reverse order of maturity.

 

7. Monitoring, Audit and Evaluation

 

7.1

Progress and Job Creation Reports. The Recipient shall submit to the Minister a progress report, job creation report and a performance report, substantially in the form of Annex 5 - Forms of Progress and Job Creation Reports, on the Project satisfactory to the Minister in scope and detail, in order to allow the Minister to assess the progress of the Project. Reports will be submitted quarterly for the period up to and including the quarter following the completion of the Project. Each report is due by the tenth (10 th ) calendar day following the end of the quarter to which the report relates.

 

7.2 Final Report. In accordance with Subsection 6.4, the Recipient shall submit to the Minister a final report, substantially in the form of Annex 6 - Forms of Final Report and Final Certificate, on the Project satisfactory to the Minister in scope and detail, in order to allow the Minister to assess the outcome of the Project.

 

7.3 Upon request of the Minister and at no cost to him, the Recipient shall promptly elaborate upon any report submitted or provide such additional information as may be requested.

 

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7.4 Financial Statements. The Recipient shall submit to the Minister a copy of the Recipient’s financial statements, accompanied by an externally prepared audit report or review report (as determined by the Minister) that has been issued by a licensed public accountant. These financial statements will be submitted within one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days of the Recipient’s fiscal year end or within such longer period, as may be authorized in writing by the Minister.

 

7.5 The Minister may request a copy of any report or publication produced as a result of this Agreement, whether interim or final, as soon as the same becomes available.

 

7.6 The Recipient shall at its own expense:

 

  (a) preserve and make available for audit and examination by the Minister, proper books, accounts and records of the Project Costs, wherever such books, and records may be located, and permit the Minister to conduct such independent audits and evaluations as the Minister in his discretion may require;

 

  (b) upon reasonable notice and after consultation with the Recipient, permit the Minister, reasonable access to the Project site and/or the Recipient’s premises and documents in order to inspect and assess the progress and results of the Project;

 

  (c) supply promptly, on request, such other data in respect of the Project and its results, as the Minister may require for purposes of this Agreement and for statistical and/or evaluation purposes.

 

7.7 The Minister shall have the right, at his own expense, and as and when he determines necessary, to perform audits of the Project Costs and the Recipient’s books, accounts, records, financial statements and claims for reimbursement of Eligible and Supported Costs, and the Recipient’s administrative, financial and claim certification processes and procedures, for the purposes of verifying the costs of the Project, validating claims for reimbursement of Eligible and Supported Costs, ensuring compliance with the terms of this Agreement, and confirming amounts repayable to Her Majesty under the provisions of this Agreement.

 

7.8 Any audits performed hereunder will be carried out by auditors selected by the Minister, which may include any of the following: Agency officials, an independent auditing firm, and/or the Recipient’s external auditors. The Minister will provide the Recipient with a description of the scope and criteria of the audit and the expected time frames for completion of the audit and public release of the related reports.

 

7.9 Auditor General of Canada. The Recipient acknowledges that the Auditor General of Canada may, at the Auditor General’s cost, after consultation with the Recipient, conduct an inquiry under the authority of Subsection 7.1(1) of the Auditor General Act in relation to any funding agreement (as defined in Subsection 42(4) of the Financial Administration Act) with respect to the use of funds received. For purposes of any such inquiry undertaken by the Auditor General, the Recipient shall provide, upon request and in a timely manner, to the Auditor General or anyone acting on behalf of the Auditor General:

 

  (a) all records held by the Recipient or by agents or contractors of the Recipient, relating to this Agreement and the use of the Contribution; and

 

  (b) such further information and explanations as the Auditor General, or anyone acting on behalf of the Auditor General, may request relating to this Agreement and/or the Contribution.

 

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8. Representations and Covenants

 

8.1 The Recipient represents and warrants that:

 

  (a) it is a corporation, duly incorporated and validly existing and in good standing under the laws of Canada and has the power and authority to carry on its business, to hold its property and to enter into this Agreement. The Recipient warrants that it shall remain as such for the duration of this Agreement;

 

  (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement have been duly and validly authorized by the necessary corporate actions of the Recipient and when executed and delivered by the Recipient, this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Recipient, enforceable in accordance with its terms;

 

  (c) it has acquired or will acquire general liability insurance and property damage insurance, in an adequate amount consistent with the scope of the operations and the Project and will maintain such for the duration of the Agreement and the Control Period.

 

  (d) the signatory(ies) to this Agreement, on behalf of the Recipient, has(ve) been duly authorized under a borrowing by-law to execute and deliver this Agreement;

 

  (e) this Agreement constitutes a legally binding obligation of the Recipient, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject as to enforcement of remedies to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and other laws affecting generally the enforcement of the rights of creditors and subject to a court’s discretionary authority with respect to the granting of a decree, ordering specific performance or other equitable remedies;

 

  (f) the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the performance by the Recipient of its obligations hereunder will not, with or without the giving of notice or the passage of time or both:

 

  (i) violate the provisions of the Recipient’s by-laws, any other corporate governance document subscribed to by the Recipient or any resolution of the Recipient;

 

  (ii) violate any judgment, decree, order or award of any court, government agency, regulatory authority or arbitrator; or

 

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  (iii) conflict with or result in the breach or termination of any material term or provision of, or constitute a default under, or cause any acceleration under, any license, permit, concession, franchise, indenture, mortgage, lease, equipment lease, contract, permit, deed of trust or any other instrument or agreement by which it is bound.

 

  (g) there are no actions, suits, investigations or other proceedings pending or, to the knowledge of the Recipient, threatened and there is no order, judgment or decree of any court or governmental agency, which could materially and adversely affect the Recipient’s ability to carry out the activities contemplated by this Agreement;

 

  (h) it has obtained or will obtain all necessary licences and permits in relation to the Project, which satisfy the requirements of all regulating bodies of appropriate jurisdiction; and

 

  (i) it owns or holds sufficient rights in any intellectual property required to carry out the Project.

 

8.2 The Recipient covenants and agrees that:

 

  (a) it shall obtain the prior written consent of the Minister before making any change to any aspect of the Project or to the management of the Project or Recipient.

 

  (b) no Change of Control will occur without the prior written consent of the Minister.

 

  (c) it shall acquire and manage all equipment, services and supplies required for the Project in a manner that ensures the best value for funds expended.

 

9. Federal Visibility Requirements

 

9.1 The Recipient agrees that its name, the amount of the Contribution and a description of the general nature of the activities supported under this Agreement may be made publicly available by the Minister.

 

9.2 In order to promote the support received from Her Majesty, and to raise awareness of the Agency’s Southern Ontario Advantage Prosperity initiative, the Recipient agrees to the following requirements, to be implemented at the discretion of the Minister:

 

  (a) Participate in and assist with coordination of a public announcement of the Agreement by the Minister in the form of an event and/or news release as provided by the Minister. The Recipient shall maintain the confidentiality of this Agreement until such public announcement;

 

  (b) Coordinate a mutually agreeable venue, date and time, in light of the availability of the Minister, for public/media events outlining to Project achievements or initiatives undertaken by the Recipient and acknowledging the role of Her Majesty on these occasions. Unless agreed to in advance, no event will take place without at least fifteen (15) business days’ notice to the Minister, unless otherwise agreed to by the Minister;

 

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  (c) Upon completion of the Project, hold a public/media event, which will include the Minister outlining the achievements of the Project at a mutually agreeable venue, date and time. Unless agreed to in advance, no event will take place without at least fifteen (15) business days’ notice to the Minister, unless otherwise agreed to by the Minister;

 

  (d) At the request of the Agency, participate in, coordinate and accommodate activities that showcase the results or expected results of the Minister’s support, including but not limited to public showcase events, site visits, photo opportunities, production of promotional products (including but not limited to, photos and images, video, print and new media). This includes providing access to the Recipient’s work site(s) to the Agency staff, (without divulging any trades secrets or sensitive material - such as intellectual property or proofs of concept that may exist under or be in the patent process). The Recipient agrees that the Minister may contact it for the purposes of preparing project success stories;

 

  (e) When providing information on the products and services funded in whole or in part by this Agreement (including financial assistance for an enterprise or organization), specify that the financial assistance is made possible through a contribution from Her Majesty;

 

  (f) Prominently display at the Project site in a manner prescribed by the Minister, promotional material or signage which may be provided by the Minister and installed at the Recipient’s expense, communicating the nature of the funded activities and/or the involvement of Her Majesty; and

 

  (g) Include the appropriate “Government of Canada” wordmark and Agency signature in all publications and advertising describing or promoting the products and services funded in whole or in part by this Agreement, including, but not limited to, electronic media (web, television, video), and print media (signs, print advertising, brochures, magazines, maps, posters). The Recipient will consult with the Minister in preparing the content and look of all such material, which must be approved in advance. The Recipient will provide the Agency with no less than ten (10) business days for the approval of all materials prior to its release.

The Minister may, by notice in writing given to the Recipient, require that recognition of the support provided by the Minister not be made in any public communication of the Recipient.

 

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10. Official Languages

Where the Recipient communicates with members of the public regarding Project activities supported by the Contribution, and/or where the Recipient provides services supported by the Contribution to members of the public, the Recipient shall:

 

  (a) make available in both official languages any notice, advertisement, announcement, document or publication for the information primarily of members of the public;

 

  (b) actively offer and provide in both official languages any services to be provided or made available to members of the public;

 

  (c) encourage members of both official language communities to participate in its activities; and

 

  (d) organize activities when appropriate to meet the needs of members of both official language communities.

 

11. Environmental and Other Requirements

 

11.1 The Recipient acknowledges that an environmental assessment of the Project is required to be conducted in accordance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (“CEAA”). The Recipient further acknowledges that no funds will become payable to it under this Agreement unless:

 

  a) an environmental assessment of the Project, including all nodes and locations, has been conducted in accordance with CEAA; and

 

  b) the Minister has determined that the Project is unlikely to result in any significant adverse environmental effects after the implementation of mitigation measures, if any.

If the Minister determines that taking into account the implementation of certain mitigation measures, the Project is not likely to cause any significant adverse environmental effects, the Minister shall complete Annex la - Environmental Mitigation Measures and the Recipient agrees to implement, at its own expense, the mitigation measures set out in Annex la - Environmental Mitigation Measures. The Recipient shall inform the Minister in writing within 30 calendar days of implementing or satisfying each mitigation measure.

 

11.2 The Recipient shall comply with all federal, provincial, territorial, municipal and other applicable laws governing the Recipient and the Project, including but not limited to, statutes, regulations, by-laws, rules, ordinances and decrees. This includes legal requirements and regulations relating to environmental protection and the successful implementation of and adherence to any mitigation measures, monitoring or follow-up program, which may be prescribed by the Minister or by other federal, provincial, territorial, municipal bodies. The Recipient will certify to the Minister that it has done so.

 

11.3 The Recipient will provide the Minister with reasonable access to any Project site, for the purpose of ensuring that the terms and conditions of any environmental approval are met, and that any required mitigation measures, monitoring or program follow up have been carried out, to the satisfaction of the Minister.

 

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11.4 If a change that would trigger a re-assessment of the Project under CEAA is proposed for, or made to the Project, the Minister and the Recipient agree that despite any other provision in this Agreement, the Minister’s obligations under this Agreement will be suspended, until a federal environmental assessment is completed, an amendment to the Agreement has been signed, which specifies the required mitigation measures and any updated mitigation measures have been implemented, as the case may be.

 

11.5 Aboriginal consultation. The Recipient acknowledges that the Minister’s obligation to pay the Contribution is conditional upon Her Majesty satisfying any obligation that Her Majesty may have to consult with or to accommodate any Aboriginal groups, which may be affected by the terms of this Agreement.

 

12. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability

 

12.1 The Recipient shall at all times indemnify and save harmless Her Majesty, its officers, officials, employees and agents, from and against all claims and demands, losses, costs, damages, actions, suits or other proceedings (including, without limitation, those relating to injury to persons, damage to or loss or destruction of property, economic loss or infringement of rights) by whomsoever brought or prosecuted, or threatened to be brought or prosecuted, in any manner based upon or occasioned by any injury to persons, damage to or loss or destruction of property, economic loss or infringement of rights, caused by, or arising directly or indirectly from:

 

  (a) the Project, its operation, conduct or any other aspect thereof;

 

  (b) the performance or non-performance of this Agreement, or the breach or failure to comply with any term, condition, representation or warranty of this Agreement by the Recipient, its officers, employees and agents, or by a third party or its officers, employees, or agents;

 

  (c) the design, construction, operation, maintenance and repair of any part of the Project or,

 

  (d) any omission or other wilful or negligent act or delay of the Recipient or a third party and their respective employees, officers, or agents, except to the extent to which such claims and demands, losses, costs, damages, actions, suits, or other proceedings relate to the negligent act or omission of an officer, official, employee, or agent of Her Majesty, in the performance of his or her duties.

 

12.2 The Minister shall have no liability under this Agreement, except for payments of the Contribution, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Minister shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, special or consequential damages, or damages for loss of revenues or profits of the Recipient.

 

12.3 Her Majesty, her agents, employees and servants will not be held liable in the event the Recipient enters into loan, a capital or operating lease or other long-term obligation in relation to the Project for which the Contribution is provided.

 

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13. Default and Remedies

 

13.1 Event of Default. The Minister may declare that an Event of Default has occurred if:

 

  (a) the Recipient has failed or neglected to pay Her Majesty any amount due in accordance with this Agreement;

 

  (b) the Project is not completed to the Minister’s satisfaction by the Completion Date;

 

  (c) the Recipient makes a materially false or misleading statement concerning support by Her Majesty in any internal and/or public communication, other than in good faith;

 

  (d) the Recipient becomes bankrupt or insolvent, goes into receivership, or takes the benefit of any statute, from time to time in force, relating to bankrupt or insolvent debtors;

 

  (e) an order is made or the Recipient has passed a resolution for the winding up of the Recipient, or the Recipient is dissolved;

 

  (f) the Recipient has, in the opinion of the Minister, ceased to carry on business or has sold all or substantially all of its assets;

 

  (g) the Project is carried out at locations, other than those mentioned in Annex 1 - Statement of Work;

 

  (h) the Recipient has submitted false or misleading information, or has made a false or misleading representation to the Agency, the Minister or in this Agreement;

 

  (i) the Recipient has not, in the opinion of the Minister, met or satisfied a term or condition of this Agreement;

 

  (j) the Recipient has not met or satisfied a term or condition under any other contribution agreement or agreement of any kind with Her Majesty;

 

  (k) the Recipient is not eligible or is otherwise not entitled to the Contribution; or,

 

  (l) the Recipient has not complied with the monitoring, audit and evaluation requirements, specified in this Agreement.

 

13.2 Notice and Rectification Period. Except in the case of default under Subsection 13.1 (d) (e) and (f), the Minister will not declare that an Event of Default has occurred unless he has given prior written notice to the Recipient of the occurrence, which in the Minister’s opinion constitutes an Event of Default. The Recipient shall, within such period of time as the Minister may specify in the notice, either correct the condition or event or demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Minister, that it has taken such steps as are necessary to correct the condition, failing which the Minister may declare that an Event of Default has occurred.

 

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13.3 Remedies. If the Minister declares that an Event of Default has occurred, the Minister may immediately exercise any one or more of the following remedies, in addition to any remedy available at law:

 

  (a) terminate the Agreement, including any obligation by the Minister to make any payment under this Agreement, including any obligation to pay an amount owing prior to such termination;

 

  (b) suspend any obligation by the Minister to make any payment under this Agreement, including any obligation to pay an amount owing prior to such suspension; and

 

  (c) require the Recipient to repay forthwith to Her Majesty all or part of the Contribution, and that amount is a debt due to Her Majesty and may be recovered as such.

 

13.4 The Recipient acknowledges the policy objectives served by the Minister’s agreement to make the Contribution, that the Contribution comes from the public monies, and that the amount of damages sustained by Her Majesty in an Event of Default is difficult to ascertain and therefore, that it is fair and reasonable that the Minister be entitled to exercise any or all of the remedies, provided for in this Agreement and to do so in the manner provided for in this Agreement, if an Event of Default occurs.

 

14. Project Assets

 

14.1 The Recipient shall retain title to, and ownership of any assets (including any Foreground Intellectual Property), the cost of which has been contributed to by the Minister under this Agreement and shall not sell, assign, transfer, encumber, pledge, grant a security interest or otherwise dispose of same, without the prior written consent of the Minister. As a condition of such consent, the Minister may require the Recipient to repay Her Majesty the whole or any part of the Contribution paid to the Recipient hereunder.

 

15. Miscellaneous

 

15.1 The Recipient represents and warrants that no member of the House of Commons or Senate of Canada shall be admitted to any share or part of this Agreement or to any benefit arising from it, that are not otherwise available to the general public.

 

15.2 The Recipient confirms that no current or former public servant or public office holder, to whom the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service or the Conflict of Interest Act applies, shall derive direct benefit from the Agreement, including any employment, payments or gifts, unless the provision or receipt of such benefits is in compliance with such codes and the legislation. Where the Recipient employs or has a major shareholder, who is either a current or former (in the last twelve (12) months) public office holder or public servant in the federal government, the Recipient shall demonstrate compliance with these codes and the legislation.

 

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15.3 The Recipient represents and warrants that:

 

  (a) it has not paid, nor agreed to pay to any person, either directly or indirectly, a commission, fee or other consideration that is contingent upon the execution of this Agreement, or upon the person arranging a meeting with a public office holder;

 

  (b) it will not pay, nor agree to pay to any person, either directly or indirectly, any commission, fee or other consideration that is contingent upon the person arranging a meeting with a public office holder;

 

  (c) any persons who are or have been engaged by the Recipient to communicate or arrange meetings with public office holders, regarding the Project or this Agreement, are in full compliance with all requirements of the Lobbying Act; and

 

  (d) any persons who may be engaged by the Recipient to communicate or arrange meetings with public office holders, regarding the Project or this Agreement, will at all times be in full compliance with the requirements of the Lobbying Act.

 

15.4 The Recipient acknowledges that the representations and warranties in this section are fundamental terms of this Agreement. In the event of breach of these, the Minister may exercise the remedies provided under Subsection 13.3.

 

16. General

 

16.1 Debt due to Canada. Any amount owed to Her Majesty under this Agreement shall constitute a debt due to Her Majesty and shall be recoverable as such. Unless otherwise specified herein, the Recipient agrees to make payment of any such debt forthwith on demand.

 

16.2 Interest. Debts due to Her Majesty will accrue interest in accordance with the Interest and Administrative Charges Regulations, in effect on the due date, compounded monthly on overdue balances payable, from the date on which the payment is due, until payment in full is received by Her Majesty. Any such amount is a debt due to Her Majesty and is recoverable as such.

 

16.3 Set-Off . Without limiting the scope of set-off rights provided in the Financial Administration Act, the Minister may set off against the Contribution, any amounts owed by the Recipient to Her Majesty under legislation or contribution agreements and the Recipient shall declare to the Minister all amounts outstanding in that regard, when making any claim under this Agreement.

 

16.4 No Assignment of Agreement. Neither this Agreement nor any part thereof shall be assigned by the Recipient, without the prior written consent of the Minister.

 

16.5 Annual Appropriation. Payment by the Minister of amounts due under this Agreement shall be conditional on there being a legislated appropriation for the Fiscal Year in which the payment is to be made. The Minister shall have the right to terminate or reduce the Contribution, in the event that the amount of the appropriation is reduced or denied by Parliament. In the event that any portion of the Contribution has been paid to the Recipient and the legislated appropriation for the Fiscal Year in which such payment is made is not obtained, the Minister shall have the right to recover the amount so paid from the Recipient.

 

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16.6 Successors and Assigns. This Agreement is binding upon the Recipient, its successors and permitted assigns.

 

16.7 Confidentiality. Subject to the Access to Information Act (Canada), the Privacy Act, the Library and Archives Act of Canada and Section 9.0 of this Agreement, the Parties shall keep confidential and shall not disclose the contents of this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby, without the consent of all Parties.

 

16.8 International Disputes. Notwithstanding Subsection 16.7, the Recipient waives any confidentiality rights to the extent such rights would impede Her Majesty from fulfilling its notification obligations to a world trade panel for the purposes of the conduct of a dispute, in which Her Majesty is a party or a third party intervener.

 

16.9 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be subject to and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein.

 

16.10 Dispute Resolution. If a dispute arises concerning the application or interpretation of this Agreement, the Parties shall attempt to resolve the matter through good faith negotiation, and may, if necessary and the Parties consent in writing, resolve the matter through mediation or by arbitration, by a mutually acceptable mediator or arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Code set out in the schedule to the Commercial Arbitration Act (Canada), and all regulations made pursuant to that Act.

 

16.11 No Amendment. No amendment to this Agreement shall be effective unless it is made in writing and signed by the Parties hereto.

 

16.12 No Agency. No provision of this Agreement or action by the Parties will establish or be deemed to establish any partnership, joint venture, principal-agent or employer-employee relationship in any way, or for any purpose, between Her Majesty and the Recipient, or between Her Majesty and a third party. The Recipient is not in any way authorized to make a promise, agreement or contract and to incur any liability on behalf of Her Majesty, nor shall the Recipient make a promise, agreement or contract and incur any liability on behalf of Her Majesty, and shall be solely responsible for any and all payments and deductions, required by the applicable laws.

 

16.13 No Waiver. Any tolerance or indulgence demonstrated by one Party to the other, or any partial or limited exercise of rights conferred on a Party, shall not constitute a waiver of rights, and unless expressly waived in writing the Parties shall be entitled to exercise any right and to seek any remedy, available under this Agreement or otherwise at law. Either Party may, by notice in writing, waive any of its rights under this Agreement.

 

16.14 Public Dissemination. All reports and other information that the Minister collects, manages or has a right to receive or produce in accordance with this Agreement, or that the Recipient collects, creates, manages and shares with the Minister, shall be deemed to be “Canada Information”. The Minister shall have the right, subject to the provisions of the Access to Information Act, to release to the public, table before Parliament, or publish by any means, any Canada Information, including such excerpts or summaries of the Canada Information as he may, from time to time, decide to make.

 

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16.15 No conflict of interest. The Recipient and its consultants and any of their respective advisors, partners, directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents and volunteers shall not engage in any activity where such activity creates a real, apparent or potential conflict of interest in the sole opinion of the Minister, with the carrying out of the Project. For greater certainty, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a conflict of interest includes a situation where anyone associated with the Recipient owns or has an interest in an organization that is carrying out work related to the Project.

 

16.16 Disclose potential conflict of interest. The Recipient shall disclose to the Minister without delay any actual or potential situation that may be reasonably interpreted as either a conflict of interest or a potential conflict of interest.

 

16.17 Severability. If for any reason a provision of this Agreement that is not a fundamental term of the agreement between the Parties is found to be or becomes invalid or unenforceable, whether in whole or in part, such provision or part thereof declared invalid or unenforceable shall be deemed to be severable and shall be deleted from this Agreement and all remaining terms and conditions of this Agreement will continue to be valid and enforceable.

 

16.18 Intellectual Property. Title to any Foreground Intellectual Property shall vest exclusively in the Recipient. The Recipient shall take appropriate steps to protect the Foreground Intellectual Property and shall, upon written request, provide information to the Minister in that regard. The Recipient agrees that it shall not agree to any exclusive and irrevocable licenses of the Foreground Intellectual Property or to the sublicensing of the Foreground Intellectual Property in any license agreement except where the Recipient will be entitled to receive royalties directly or indirectly from such sublicense.

 

16.19 Business Information. Notwithstanding anything else contained in this Agreement, the Minister shall be given the right to the use of any of the Recipient’s publicly available business information about the Project (e.g. brochures, awareness, packages, etc.).

 

17. Notice

 

17.1 Any notice, information or document required under this Agreement shall be effectively given, if delivered or sent by letter or facsimile (postage or other charges prepaid). Any notice that is delivered shall be deemed to have been received on delivery; any notice sent by facsimile shall be deemed to have been received one (1) working day after being sent, any notice that is mailed shall be deemed to have been received eight (8) calendar days after being mailed.

 

17.2 Any notice or correspondence to the Minister shall be addressed to:

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

101 Frederick Street, Suite 702

Kitchener, ON N2H 6R2

Attention: Prosperity Initiative

 

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17.3 Any notice or correspondence to the Recipient shall be addressed to:

Blue Water Biochemicals Inc.

c/o BIO AMBER

1250 Rene-Levesque Blvd West

Suite 4110

Montreal, QC Canada H3B 4W8

Attention: Mike Hartmann

 

17.4 Each of the Parties may change the address, which they have stipulated in this Agreement by notifying in writing the other party of the new address, and such change shall be deemed to take effect fifteen (15) calendar days after receipt of such notice.

 

18. Special Conditions

 

18.1 The Recipient certifies that the copy of its constating documents, borrowing by-law and resolution (collectively, the “Authorizing Documents”) attached hereto as Annex 4 is a true copy of the Authorizing Documents of the Recipient and such documents are in full force and effect and are unamended as of the Date of Acceptance.

 

18.2 The Recipient represents that it is an SME located in Southern Ontario.

 

18.3 The Recipient agrees that the Minister, at his expense, may engage outside firms or individuals, unrelated to the Government of Canada, with the required expertise to evaluate and monitor the Project and its implementation or review any documents submitted by the Recipient. The Recipient agrees to provide access to any site, meeting or to any document in relation to the Project to such firms or individuals.

 

18.4 The Recipient agrees to submit its first claim for Eligible and Supported Costs within sixty (60) calendar days of the Date of Acceptance.

 

18.5 The Recipient agrees that it shall not pay any dividends whatsoever, make payments to a parent company or to any of its affiliates, nor payout shareholders loans without the prior written consent of the Minister except for royalty payments paid to BioAmber Inc. or to one of its affiliates in the amount of ten cents a pound of bio-based succinic acid produced at the Recipient’s plant to be build in Sarnia in connection with the Project (“Plant”) in consideration of the grant to the Recipient of a license to use certain technologies required to operate the Plant.

 

18.6 As a condition precedent to disbursement of the Contribution, the Recipient shall obtain from its shareholders a postponement and subordination agreement in favour of Her Majesty in order to postpone all shareholders’ loan, substantially in the form attached hereto as Annex 8 - Form of Postponement and Subordination Agreement.

 

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18.7 The Recipient agrees that it shall contribute no less than ten percent (10%) to the Eligible and Supported Costs of the Project.

 

18.8 As a condition precedent to the disbursement of the Contribution, the Recipient agrees to provide the Minister with satisfactory evidence that it has obtained insurance in accordance with the requirement of Paragraph 8(1 )c) in an amount satisfactory to the Minister.

 

19. Acceptance

The Recipient agrees that unless the Minister receives a duly executed duplicate copy of this Agreement within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of execution by the Minister, this Agreement is revocable at the discretion of the Minister.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement through authorized representatives.

Project No.:

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA

 

Per:   

/s/ Bruce Archibald

     Date: Sep 28, 2011
   Dr. Bruce Archibald, PhD., President     
   Federal Economic Development Agency     
   For Southern Ontario     
BLUEWATER BIOCHEMICALS INC.     
Per:   

/s/ Jean-Francois Huc

     Date: Sept 28, 2011
   Jean-Francois Huc     
   President     

I have authority to bind the corporation.

 

Per:   

/s/ Mike Hartmann

     Date: Sept 28, 2011
   Mike Hartmann     
   Vice President Corporate Affairs     

I have authority to bind the corporation.

 

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Annex 1

PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

THE PROJECT - STATEMENT OF WORK

 

Recipient:    BlueWater Biochemicals Inc.
Project Number:    509040
Project Location:    Sarnia, ON
Timing:    Start date: July 4, 2011
   End date: March 31, 2013

Purpose / Objectives / Activities of the Project

 

 

The purpose of the project is to finance the construction and start-up of the Recipient’s bio-based succinic acid plant in Sarnia., Ontario.

 

 

The Sarnia plant would serve as a catalyst for a new bio-chemical cluster which will attract more businesses to the area and support the economic diversification of the region.

 

 

Succinic acid is an organic acid that can be used as a building block to produce a range of products including bio-based plastics, polyurethanes, polyesters, non-toxic solvents, green plasticizers and non-corrosive de-icing solutions for roads and runways.

 

 

The objective of the project is to address the growing global demand for bio-based succinic acid and requirement for new capacity by leveraging the experience and latest technologies obtained through the operation of a large scale succinic acid demonstration plant in Pomacle France and apply it towards the construction of a commercial scale plant.

 

 

The Recipient will build and operate a $79 million Bio-based Succinic Acid Plant. The proposed facility would utilize the existing but under used chemical cluster infrastructure in Sarnia and be the first step in creating the world’s first bio-based chemical cluster.

 

 

The project will take up to two years to construct and is projected to create 150 jobs during the construction period. Once operational the business will create 40 on-going skilled jobs. Independent studies project an impact the creation of an additional 70 indirect jobs through supply chain support services for plant construction and plant operations.

 

 

Specific activities and projected completion dates are as follows:

 

Project Activity

   Estimated
Costs
   

Estimated Completion Date

Major equipment purchase

     [***]     

40% by end of Q1 2012,

60% by end of Q3 2012

Process Building

     100% by end of Q4 2012

Equipment installation

     100% by end of Q1 2013

Site improvement

     100% during Q4 2011

Concrete work

     100% by end of Q1 2012

Structural steel

     100% by end of Q1 2012

Architectural, ductwork & safety

     100% by end of Q4 2012

Piping

    

70% by end of Q3 2012,

30% by end of Q1 2013

Control systems

     100% by end of Q1 2013

Electrical

    

70% by end of Q3 2012,

30% by end of Q1 2013

Insulation

     100% by end of Q4 2012

Painting

     100% by end of Q1 2013

Construction equipment

     100% by end of Q1 2013

Facilities & services

     100% by end of Q1 2013

EPCM costs

    

25% by end of Q4 2011 for Engineering, 3% by end of Q1 2012 for Procurement,

3% by end of Q1 2012 for Procurement,

18% by end of Q2 2012 for Construction & Management,

18% by end of Q3 2012 for Construction & Management,

18% by end of Q4 2012 for Construction & Management,

18% by end of Q1 2013 for Construction & Management,

Total

   $ 78,842,681     

 

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Expected Results of the Project

1. Please provide anticipated sales data in dollars to be realized through this Project per the table below:

 

Measurement    Pre-project      Post-project                
            2013      2014      2015  

Sales in Canada

     $0         $2.4 mil         $3.4 mil         $5.2 mil   

Export Sales

     $0         $21.6 mil         $30.4 mil         $46.8 mil   

 

 

The project will create 40 direct skilled jobs once the plant is operational and serve to support the creation of an additional 18 indirect jobs throughout the region. There will be approximately 217 jobs created in the construction of the facility.

2. Please describe any patent/copyrights to be created as a result of this Project.

 

 

Bluewater will be licensing patented technology and know for the production bio based succinic acid.

 

 

Bluewater also plans to double capacity in Sarnia by 2014 through the introduction of a next-generation yeast being developed with Cargill.

 

 

Bluewater also plans to produce 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) on the site, using technology exclusively licensed from DuPont that converts succinic acid to BDO.

3. Please describe new opportunities for regional economic diversification to be created as a result of this Project in terms of companies expanded, attracted and/or created in Southern Ontario. Please include in your response the communities in which these companies are located.

 

 

The project will diversify the Sarnia area through the construction and operation of a new production plant for succinic acid.

 

 

It is expected that the plant constructed through this project will double its capacity in Sarnia by 2014 through the introduction of next-generation yeast being developed with Cargill.

 

 

Additionally, Bluewater plans to produce 1,4 Butanediol (BDO) in the Sarnia facility using technology licensed from Dupont that converts succinic acid to BDO

4. Please describe any linkages to be established with educational/technical/not-for-profit institutions as a result of this Project that will contribute to advancing innovative capacity:

 

 

Bluewater will continue its work with its alliance partner the Sustainable Energy Alliance of Canada and others to leverage its succinic acid production facility for further development work including the doubling of capacity of the Sarnia plant by 2014, introduction of next generation yeast and production of BDO.

 

 

Bluewater also anticipates engagement of local community college for training and skills development of its workforce once in place.

 

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Key Contacts

Designated Signing Authority   

Name

Title

Phone number

Email Address

 

Fax

  

Jean-Francois

Huc President

514-844-8000[***]

514-844-1414

Designated Financial Administrator   

Name

Title

Phone number

Email Address

 

Fax

  

Mike Hartmann

VP Corporate Affairs

514-844-8000 [***]

514-844-1414

Designed Manager/Administrator   

Name

Title

Phone number

Email Address

 

Fax

  

Mike Hartmann

VP Corporate Affairs

514-844-8000 [***]

514 844-1414

 

COSTS

   [***]    

FINANCING

   [***]  

CAPITAL

  

Eligible and Supported Costs

       

Major equipment purchase

     [***   FedDev Contribution      [***

Equipment installation

     Other Federal Contribution   

Site improvement

     Provincial Government   

Concrete work

     Other Investor Equity   

Structural steel

     Applicant Equity/Financing   

Architectural, ductwork & safety

     Other   

Piping

       

Control systems

       

Electrical

       

Insulation

       

Painting

       

Construction equipment

       

Facilities & services

       

EPCM costs

       

Sub-Total Eligible and Supported Costs

     Total Financing   

 

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Eligible and Not-Supported Costs

  

     [***   FedDev Contribution      [***
     Other Federal Contribution   
     Provincial Government   
     Other Investor Equity   
     Applicant Equity/Financing   
     Other   

Sub-Total Eligible and Not-Supported Costs

     Total Financing   

Sub-Total Eligible Costs

     Total Financing   

Ineligible Costs

       

Process building

     [***   FedDev Contribution      [***
     Other Federal Contribution   
     Provincial Government   
     Other Investor Equity   
     Applicant Equity/Financing   
     Other   

Sub-Total Ineligible Costs

     Total Financing   

TOTAL CAPITAL COSTS

     TOTAL Financing   

COSTS

        

FINANCING

      
NON-CAPITAL   

Eligible and Supported Costs

  

All Costs

     [***   FedDev Contribution      [***]   
     Other Federal Contribution   
     Provincial Government   
     Other Investor Equity   
     Applicant Equity/Financing   
     Other   

Sub-Total Eligible and Supported Costs

     Total Financing   

 

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Eligible and Not-Supported Costs

       

All Costs

     [***   FedDev Contribution      [***
     Other Federal Contribution   
     Provincial Government   
     Other Investor Equity   
     Applicant Equity/Financing   
     Other   

Sub-Total Eligible and Not-Supported Costs

     Total Financing   

Sub-Total Eligible Costs

     Total Financing   

Ineligible Costs

       

All Costs

     [***   FedDev Contribution      [***
     Other Federal Contribution   
     Provincial Government   
     Other Investor Equity   
     Applicant Equity/Financing   
     Other   

Sub-Total Ineligible Costs

     Total Financing   

TOTAL NON-CAPITAL COSTS

     TOTAL FINANCING   

PROJECT COSTS

   $ 78,342,681        

 

STACKING LIMITS

 

STACKING - CAPITAL

  

Total Eligible Costs

   $ 70,106,205   

Total Government Contributions

   $ 35,000,000   

Estimated Investment Tax Credits

     $0   

Contributions Subject to Stacking %

   $ 35,000,000   

Stacking %

     50.00

Stacking Limit

     50.00

STACKING - NON-CAPITAL

  

Total Eligible Costs

     $0   

Total Government Contributions

     $0   

Estimated Investment Tax Credits

     $0   

Contributions Subject to Stacking %

     $0   

Stacking %

     0.0

Stacking Limit

     75.0

 

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Please Note:

 

  1) Eligible and Supported Costs include the amount of the harmonized sales tax (HST), net of any refund or eligible credits due from the Canada Revenue Agency

 

  2) The Recipient shall not redirect funding greater than 15% between cost categories without the prior written consent of the Minister

 

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Annex 1a

PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURE

 

Recipient:    BlueWater Biochemicals Inc.
Project Number:    509040
Project Location:    Sarnia, ON
Timing:    Start date: July 4, 2011
   End date: March 31, 2013

The Minister has determined that the Project is a “project” as defined by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, therefore the Contribution is conditional upon the Recipient successfully implementing the mitigation measures from the environmental assessment, as identified below, satisfactory in scope and detail to the Minister.

Further to Subsection 11.1, the Recipient agrees to successfully implement the following mitigation measures:

 

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Annex 2

PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

COSTING GUIDELINE MEMORANDUM

 

1.0 General Conditions

 

1.1 Costs are Eligible and Supported Costs for the purposes of this Agreement only if they are, in the opinion of the Minister,

 

  (a) directly related to the intent of the Project,

 

  (b) reasonable,

 

  (c) appear in Annex 1 - Statement of Work,

 

  (d) incurred in respect of activities, which are incremental to the usual activities of the Recipient, and

 

  (e) incurred between the Eligibility Date and the Completion Date,

 

1.2 Costs submitted for reimbursement must be net of any refund or eligible tax credits (including HST).

 

1.3 Costs incurred by way of the exercise of an option to purchase or hire are eligible, only if the exercise of the option is at the sole discretion of the Recipient and the option has been exercised between the Eligibility Date and the Completion Date

 

1.4 The costs of all goods and services acquired from an entity which, in the opinion of the Minister, is not at arm’s length from the Recipient, shall be valued at the cost which, in the opinion of the Minister, represents the fair market value of such goods or services, which cost shall not include any mark up for profit or return on investment.

 

1.5 No cost described in Subsection 1.4 above shall be eligible for inclusion in Eligible and Supported Costs, unless the Recipient causes the supplying entity to maintain proper books, accounts and records of the costs related to the Project, and to provide the Minister access to such books, accounts and records.

 

2.0 Eligible Costs

Where consistent with the approved Eligible and Supported Costs, as defined in Annex 1 - Statement of Work, the following criteria will be used in determining eligibility of costs:

 

2.1 Travel Costs - Prime Transportation

Eligible and Supported Costs incurred for travel are those, which are deemed necessary to the performance of the Project. To be eligible, travel costs must be clearly documented as to the purpose of each trip. Travel expenses, at economy rates, shall be charged at actual costs, but only to the extent that they are considered reasonable by the Minister.

 

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Necessary return airfare, train fare or bus fare at economy rates for participating personnel, where a personal automobile is to be used, kilometre (mileage) allowance will be based on current Treasury Board of Canada Travel Directives. Eligible and Supported Costs shall be limited to the cost that would have been incurred and paid had normal public transportation at economy rates been used.

Food, accommodation and entertainment (hospitality) costs are not eligible.

 

2.2 Audit of Project Costs Claimed

If expressly approved in writing by the Minister, Eligible and Supported Costs may include the cost of professional accountants certifying the accuracy of any costs claimed.

 

2.3 Consultants

The direct costs of studies and/or services carried out by a private contractor or consultant are eligible.

Where a particular contractor or consultant has been specified in the Agreement, and the Recipient wishes to proceed with the Project using another contractor or consultant, prior consultation with the Project officer is advised to ensure eligibility.

The Minister shall not contribute to the cost of the services of any consultant that is not, in the opinion of the Minister, at arm’s length from the Recipient.

 

2.4 Calculation of Direct Labour

Labour and benefit costs claimed by the Recipient as direct Eligible and Supported Costs toward the Project will include only that time worked directly on the Project at the payroll rate and excludes indirect time, non-project related time, holidays, vacation, paid sickness, etc, except as noted below. Paid overtime, where considered reasonable in the opinion of the Minister, may be claimed. Time off in lieu of payment is not eligible. Time claimed will normally be expressed in hours.

The payroll rate is the actual gross pay rate for each employee (normal periodic remuneration before deductions). The payroll rate excludes all premiums (e.g. overtime), shift differentials and any reimbursement or benefit conferred in lieu of salaries or wages except those noted below.

Claims relating to the employer’s portion of WSIB, statutory benefits (CPP, EI and vacation) and discretionary benefits (i.e., dental, extended health, disability and life insurance, pension plans, holiday and paid leave) negotiated as part of collective agreements or other salary and benefit packages shall be limited to the lesser of (i) actual cost and (ii) twenty percent (20%) of the payroll rate of each employee.

Benefits such as car allowances and other benefits beyond those listed above are not eligible.

 

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2.5 Sales Taxes

Eligible and Supported Costs include the amount of the harmonized sales tax (HST), net of any refund or eligible credits due from the Canada Revenue Agency.

In order to have the HST approved as an Eligible and Supported Cost on future claims, the Recipient will be required to provide documentation verifying the organization’s status under the relevant tax legislation.

 

3.0 Ineligible Costs

For greater certainty, any costs not specifically described as Eligible and Supported Costs in accordance with Section 1.0 of this Annex, shall be ineligible for inclusion in the Eligible Costs. By way of example only, Ineligible Costs include the following:

 

  (a) costs of land, building or vehicle purchase;

 

  (b) refinancing;

 

  (c) costs of intangible assets such as goodwill, whether capitalized or expensed;

 

  (d) depreciation or amortization expenses;

 

  (e) interest on invested capital, bonds, debentures, or mortgages;

 

  (f) bond discount;

 

  (g) losses on investments, bad debts and any other debts;

 

  (h) fines or penalties;

 

  (i) costs related to litigation;

 

  (j) non-incremental wages;

 

  (k) fees for administrators, including payments to any member or officer of the Recipient’s Board of Directors;

 

  (l) opportunity costs;

 

  (m) food, accommodation and entertainment costs;

 

  (n) costs of membership in a professional body; and

 

  (o) lobbyist fees.

 

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Annex 3

PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

DIRECT DEPOSIT AUTHORIZATION

 

LOGO

Recipient Name: BlueWater Biochemicals Inc.

FEDDEV Project Number: 509040

Direct Deposit:

Progress and final disbursements of assistance can be deposited directly in below-mentioned bank account. Do you wish to take advantage of this service?

     No      Yes If yes, Email Address:                     

Name of Account Holder(s) (If different from above)

 

     

 

  

 

 

Please attach a voided cheque. If you are not providing a voided cheque, please have the following completed and confirmed by your financial institution:

 

Branch No.: ________________

      Institution No.: ___________________________

Account No.:

   __________________________________________________________

Name(s) of Account Holder(s):

   __________________________________________________________

Financial Institution:

   __________________________________________________________

Address:

   __________________________________________________________
   __________________________________________________________

Telephone No.:

   __________________________________________________________

________________________________________

   ________________________________________

 

 

If I/we have checked YES for the Direct Deposit Service, I/we hereby authorize the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario to credit the bank account identified above.

 

BlueWater Biochemicals Inc.

        
____________________________________      

 

  

Signature of Authorized Signing Officer(s)

      Date   
Mike Hartmann         

 

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Annex 4

PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

CERTIFIED COPY OF AUTHORIZING DOCUMENTS

 

LOGO

 

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Schedule / Annexe

Other Provisions / Autres dispositions

7. OTHER PROVISIONS

BORROWING POWERS

7.1. The Board of Directors may, by resolution and without the approval of the shareholders:

7.1.1. Borrow money, taking into account the credit of the Corporation;

7.1.2. Issue, reissue, sell or pledge the Corporation’s debt instruments;

7.1.3. Guarantee in the name of the Corporation the execution of an obligation of which another person is responsible.

7 1.4. Delegate one or many of the aforementioned powers to a director, a committee of directors or to an officer of the Corporation.

 

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RESOLUTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BLUEWATER BIOCHEMICALS INC.

EFFECTIVE DATE:             AUGUST 25, 2011

REPAYABLE CONTRIBUTION FROM HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA REPRESENTED BY THE MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR FEDERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SOUTHERN ONTARIO

WHEREAS the corporation wishes to be granted a repayable contribution of up to a maximum amount of twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) from her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada represented by the Minister Responsible for Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (the “Agency”) and that the Agency wishes to make a repayable contribution of such amount to the corporation as part of its Prosperity initiative, the whole in accordance with the Prosperity Initiative Regional Diversification Contribution Agreement to be entered into between her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada represented by the Minister Responsible for the Agency and the corporation (the “Contribution Agreement”);

IT IS RESOLVED:

 

1. To approve that the corporation be granted a repayable contribution of up to a maximum amount of twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) from her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada represented by the Minister Responsible for the Agency, the whole in accordance with the Contribution

 

2. To authorize Mr. Jean-Francois Hue and Mr. Mike Hartmann to sign, for and on behalf of the corporation, the Contribution Agreement, substantially in the form and terms in which it has been submitted to the Board of directors of the corporation, with any modification that may be required to be done at the sole discretion of Mr. Jean-Francois Hue and Mr. Mike Hartmann, and to sign any document and to take any action, required or useful, at their sole discretion, in order to give full effect to these resolutions.

INSERTION

IT IS RESOLVED to keep a copy of the above-mentioned resolutions in the corporate book of the corporation in accordance with section 117(2) of the Canada Business Corporations Act .

VALIDITY

We, the undersigned, being all the directors of the corporation entitled to vote, hereby sign these resolutions so that they shall have the same value as if they had been adopted at a meeting of the Board of directors, in accordance with section 117(1) of the Canada Business Corporations Act .

 

  /s/ Jean-Francoise Huc       /s/ Mike Hartmann
  JEAN FRANCOIS HUC       MIKE HARTMANN

 

 

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Annex 5

PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

FORMS OF PROGRESS AND JOB CREATION REPORTS

PROGRESS REPORT

 

Report for the Quarter ending MONTH of YEAR:

Project Location :

 

Please answer the following with each report    Yes    No    Unsure

1.      Are all aspects of the Project activity on schedule?

                                   

2.      Will the Project be complete by March 31, 2014?

                                   

3.      Are all aspects of spending on schedule?

                                   

4.      Is there a revised cost forecast?

                                   

5.      Would a meeting with an Agency representative be beneficial now?

                                   

Explanation of above:

    

    

    

    

    

    

 

Statement of Work Items

   Percent Complete

Major equipment purchase

  

Equipment installation

  

Site improvement

  

Concrete work

  

Structural steel

  

Architectural, ductwork & safety

  

Piping

  

Control systems

  

Electrical

  

Insulation

  

Painting

  

Construction equipment

  

Facilities & services

  

EPCM costs

  

BlueWater Biochemicals Inc.

 

 

Per:

 

 

      Date   

 

            

 

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JOB CREATION REPORT

 

Report for the Quarter ending MONTH of YEAR:

Job Creation for this quarter:

Report incremental job creation by number of person/months created in this quarter by the project

Report only jobs created within your organization (do not include suppliers, etc.)

 

•   Permanent full-time:

             person/months

•   Permanent part-time:

             person/months

•   Seasonal full-time:

             person/months

•   Seasonal part-time:

             person/months

•   Total person months this quarter:

             person/months

Job Creation to date:

Report total cumulative incremental job creation in person/months created since the start of this project

Report only jobs created within your organization (do not include suppliers, etc.)

 

•   Permanent full-time:

             person/months

•   Permanent part-time:

             person/months

•   Seasonal full-time:

             person/months

•   Seasonal part-time:

             person/months

•   Total person months to date:

             person/months

BlueWater Biochemicals Inc.

Per:

 

 

      Date   

 

 

 

        

 

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PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT REPORT

Report for the Quarter ending MONTH of YEAR:

1. Please provide sales data per the table below:

Report incremental sales generated in this quarter and cumulatively by the Project

Report only sales generated within your organization

 

Measurement    Data for the
Quarter
   Data since project start
(cumulative)

Sales in Canada

     

Export Sales

     

2. Please describe any patent/copyrights created during the most recent quarter as a result of this Project.

3. Please describe any linkages established with educational/technical/not-for-profit institutions, government and/or private-sector organization during the most recent quarter as a result of this Project that contribute to advancing innovative capacity.

 

BlueWater Biochemicals Inc.         

Per:

 

 

      Date   

 

 

 

        

 

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Annex 6

PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

FORMS OF FINAL REPORT AND FINAL CERTIFICATE

FINAL REPORT

Project Summary

Upon completion of the Project, please provide a summary of the purpose, objectives and benefits, and the results as compared to the information contained in Annex 1- Statement of Work.

Please aggregate the results as described in Subsection 7.2 (Final Report) of each progress report submitted quarterly to the Minister based on the Project experience.

Please comment on unexpected results, hurdles and considerations for the success of future Projects.

Please provide a description of the benefits of any products, processes, practices and/or intellectual property which is/are developed through this Project and how benefits will accrue to Southern Ontario.

Please feel free to add any other details or items of interest regarding the Project.

Final Results

1. Sales Increase: for each of the first 3 years, please provide actual annual sales data in dollars realized through this Project per the table below:

1. Please provide anticipated sales data in dollars to be realized through this Project per the table below:

PROPOSED

 

Measurement    Pre-project      Post-project                
            2013      2014      2015  

Sales in Canada

     $0         $2.4 mil         $3.4 mil         $5.2 mil   

Export Sales

     $0         $21.6 mil         $30.4 mil         $46.8 mil   

 

 

The project will create 40 direct skilled jobs once the plant is operational and serve to support the creation of an additional 18 indirect jobs throughout the region. There will be approximately 217 jobs created in the construction of the facility.

ACTUAL

 

Measurement    Pre-project           Post-project     
            Year 1    Year 2    Year 3

Sales

     $0            

Export Sales

     $0            

2. Please describe any patent/copyrights to be created as a result of this Project.

PROPOSED

 

 

Bluewater will be licensing patented technology and know for the production bio based succinic acid.

 

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Bluewater also plans double capacity in Sarnia by 2014 through the introduction of a next-generation yeast being developed with Cargill.

 

 

Bluewater also plans to produce 1,4-Butanediol (BDO) on the site, using technology exclusively licensed from DuPont that converts succinic acid to BDO.

ACTUAL:

3. Please describe new opportunities for regional economic diversification to be created as a result of this Project in terms of companies expanded, attracted and/or created in Southern Ontario. Please include in your response the communities in which these companies are located.

PROPOSED

 

 

The project will diversify the Sarnia area through the construction and operation of a new production plant for succinic acid.

 

 

It is expected that the plant constructed through this project will double its capacity in Sarnia by 2014 through the introduction of next-generation yeast being developed with Cargill.

 

 

Additionally, Bluewater plans to produce 1,4 Butanediol (BDO) in the Sarnia facility using technology licensed from Dupont that converts succinic acid to BDO

ACTUAL:

4. Please describe any linkages to be established with educational/technical/not-for-profit institutions as a result of this Project that will contribute to advancing innovative capacity:

PROPOSED

 

 

Bluewater will continue its work with its alliance partner the Sustainable Energy Alliance of Canada and others to leverage its succinic acid production facility for further development work including the doubling of capacity of the Sarnia plant by 2014, introduction of next generation yeast and production of BDO.

 

 

Bluewater also anticipates engagement of local community college for training and skills development of its workforce once in place.

ACTUAL:

5. Please provide actual total investments by source as a result of the Project:

 

Total Investments by Source - Leveraged
Funds
   Projected    Actual

Source of Investment

  

Leveraged Funds Actual (CAD)

  

Leveraged Funds Actual (CAD)

Applicant Equity

  

$30,000,000

  

FedDev contribution

   $12,000,000   

Other Federal Contribution SDTC Technology Fund

   $7,500,000   

Canadian Sustainable Chemistry Alliance

   $500,000   

Provincial Government – Ontario Strategic & Investment Fund

   $15,000,000   

Other Investor Equity

   $0   

Commercial Financing

   $13,842,681   

 

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FINAL CERTIFICATE

Recipient Name: BlueWater Biochemicals Inc.

Application #              Project #: 509040

 

1. The Project was completed on   

 

   (Date)

2. Has the Project been successfully completed in accordance with the Statement of Work in Annex 1 of the Contribution Agreement? Yes                No              

3. Have all costs claimed been paid to the suppliers? Yes              No              If no, please provide details:

 

 

 

4. Have all costs been claimed at actual arm’s length cost or at fair market value, net of any refunds or other consideration provided by any supplier?

Yes              No             

5. Are there any present or potential liens or claims known to you, which could the ownership of Project assets at risk? Yes                No               .

 

If yes, who is this party?  

 

6. Is the Project in compliance with environment protection measures, which satisfy the requirements of all regulatory bodies of appropriate jurisdiction?

Yes              No             

7. Have all special and general conditions stated in the Contribution Agreement been satisfied? Yes              No             

8. Have you disposed of, leased to other parties or ceased to use in the operation any Project assets?

Yes              No             

9. Is a final itemized statement of all Project Eligible Costs attached?

Yes              No             

10. Is a final statement of all Project Costs attached? Yes              No             

11. Is a statement of all funding applied to this Project, including the total government funding received, attached? Yes                No              

12. Is the Recipient’s most recent accountant prepared/audited annual financial statement attached? Yes              No             

 

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13. Have you spent the entire Contribution amount approved? Yes              No             

14. Have you achieved any of the results described in Annex 1 of the Contribution Agreement? Yes              No             

 

Describe results:  

 

 

 

15. Are you ready for a site visit in order to approve the payment of the 10% Holdback? Yes              No             

I,                                          ,                                          of the Recipient, certify that I have examined the Prosperity Initiative Contribution Agreement for the above Project and that the above responses are true and correct.

BlueWater Biochemicals Inc.

 

Per:  

 

   

 

Authorized Signing Authority

    Date

 

   
Title      

 

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Annex 7

PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

Recipient Name: BlueWater Biochemicals Inc.

Project Number: 509040

REPAYMENT SCHEDULE

 

Payment #

   Date of Payment    Payment Amount      Total Paid      Total Outstanding  
0       $ 0.00       $ 0.00       $ 12,000,000.00   
1    01-Oct-13    $ 200,000.00       $ 200,000.00       $ 11,800,000.00   
2    01-Nov-13    $ 200,000.00       $ 400,000.00       $ 11,600,000.00   
3    01-Dec-13    $ 200,000.00       $ 600,000.00       $ 11,400,000.00   
4    01-Jan-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 800,000.00       $ 11,200,000.00   
5    01-Feb-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 1,000,000.00       $ 11,000,000.00   
6    01-Mar-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 1,200,000.00       $ 10,800,000.00   
7    01-Apr-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 1,400,000.00       $ 10,600,000.00   
8    01-May-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 1,600,000.00       $ 10,400,000.00   
9    0l-Jun-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 1,800,000.00       $ 10,200,000.00   
10    01-Jul-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 2,000,000.00       $ 10,000,000.00   
11    01-Aug-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 2,200,000.00       $ 9,800,000.00   
12    01-Sep-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 2,400,000.00       $ 9,600,000.00   
13    01-Oct-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 2,600,000.00       $ 9,400,000.00   
14    01-Nov-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 2,800,000.00       $ 9,200,000.00   
15    01-Dec-14    $ 200,000.00       $ 3,000,000.00       $ 9,000,000.00   
16    01-Jan-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 3,200,000.00       $ 8,800,000.00   
17    01-Feb-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 3,400,000.00       $ 8,600,000.00   
18    01-Mar-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 3,600,000.00       $ 8,400,000.00   
19    01-Apr-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 3,800,000.00       $ 8,200,000.00   
20    01-May-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 4,000,000.00       $ 8,000,000.00   
21    01-Jun-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 4,200,000.00       $ 7,800,000.00   
22    01-Jul-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 4,400,000.00       $ 7,600,000.00   
23    01-Aug-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 4,600,000.00       $ 7,400,000.00   
24    01-Sep-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 4,800,000.00       $ 7,200,000.00   
25    01-Oct-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 5,000,000.00       $ 7,000,000.00   
26    01-Nov-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 5,200,000.00       $ 6,800,000.00   
27    01-Dec-15    $ 200,000.00       $ 5,400,000.00       $ 6,600,000.00   
28    01-Jan-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 5,600,000.00       $ 6,400,000.00   
29    01-Feb-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 5,800,000.00       $ 6,200,000.00   
30    01-Mar-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 6,000,000.00       $ 6,000,000.00   
31    01-Apr-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 6,200,000.00       $ 5,800,000.00   
32    01-May-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 6,400,000.00       $ 5,600,000.00   
33    0l-Jun-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 6,600,000.00       $ 5,400,000.00   
34    01-Jul-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 6,800,000.00       $ 5,200,000.00   
35    01-Aug-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 7,000,000.00       $ 5,000,000.00   
36    01-Sep-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 7,200,000.00       $ 4,800,000.00   
37    01-Oct-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 7,400,000.00       $ 4,600,000.00   
38    01-Nov-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 7,600,000.00       $ 4,400,000.00   
39    01-Dec-16    $ 200,000.00       $ 7,800,000.00       $ 4,200,000.00   
40    01-Jan-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 8,000,000.00       $ 4,000,000.00   
41    01-Feb-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 8,200,000.00       $ 3,800,000.00   
42    01-Mar-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 8,400,000.00       $ 3,600,000.00   
43    01-Apr-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 8,600,000.00       $ 3,400,000.00   
44    01-May-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 8,800,000.00       $ 3,200,000.00   
45    01-Jun-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 9,000,000.00       $ 3,000,000.00   
46    01-Jul-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 9,200,000.00       $ 2,800,000.00   
47    01-Aug-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 9,400,000.00       $ 2,600,000.00   
48    01-Sept-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 9,600,000.00       $ 2,400,000.00   
49    01-Oct-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 9,800,000.00       $ 2,200,000.00   
50    01-Nov-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 10,000,000.00       $ 2,000,000.00   
51    01-Dec-17    $ 200,000.00       $ 10,200,000.00       $ 1,800,000.00   
52    01-Jan-18    $ 200,000.00       $ 10,400,000.00       $ 1,600,000.00   
53    01-Feb-18    $ 200,000.00       $ 10,600,000.00       $ 1,400,000.00   
54    01-Mar-18    $ 200,000.00       $ 10,800,000.00       $ 1,200,000.00   
55    01-Apr-18    $ 200,000.00       $ 11,000,000.00       $ 1,000,000.00   
56    01-May-18    $ 200,000.00       $ 11,200,000.00       $ 800,000.00   
57    0l-Jun-18    $ 200,000.00       $ 11,400,000.00       $ 600,000.00   
58    01-Jul-18    $ 200,000.00       $ 11,600,000.00       $ 400,000.00   
59    01-Aug-18    $ 200,000.00       $ 11,800,000.00       $ 200,000.00   
60    01-Sept-18    $ 200,000.00       $ 12,000,000.00       ($ 0.00

 

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Annex 8

PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

FORM OF POSTPONEMENT AND SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT

 

BETWEEN:

  

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA

(“Her Majesty”) represented by the Minister responsible for the Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario (“Minister”)

AND :

   BioAmber Inc. (“Postponer”)

AND:

   BlueWater Biochemicals Inc. (“Recipient”)

WHEREAS the Recipient is indebted to the Postponer pursuant to certain loans, advances or other amounts (“ Shareholder Indebtedness ”);

WHEREAS Her Majesty has agreed to make to the Recipient a repayable contribution under the Prosperity initiative; and

WHEREAS the Postponer has agreed to postpone and subordinate the repayment by the Recipient of all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations owing to it, to the repayment by the Recipient of all present and future indebtedness and liability of the Recipient to Her Majesty;

NOW THEREFORE for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged), the parties make the following covenants, acknowledgements and agreements:

 

1. Subordination and Postponement

The Recipient and the Postponer hereby agree that all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations present and future, direct and indirect, absolute and contingent, mature or not, at any time owing by the Recipient to the Postponer including without limitation the Shareholder Indebtedness (together with all interest accruing thereto) (collectively, the “ Postponed Debt ”) are hereby deferred, postponed and subordinated in all respects by the Postponer to the prior repayment in full by the Recipient of all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations, present and future, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, matured or not at any time owing by the Recipient to Her Majesty.

For greater certainty, the Postponed Debt does not include royalty payments paid to the Postponer in the amount of ten cents a pound of bio-based succinic acid produced at the Recipient’s plant to be build in Sarnia in connection with the Project (“Plant”) in consideration of the grant to the Recipient of a license to use certain technologies required to operate the Plant.

 

2. Repayment of Postponed Debt

The Recipient may not make and the Postponer may not accept payments against the indebtedness owing pursuant to the Postponed Debt.

 

3. Status of Postponed Debt

The Recipient and the Postponer covenant and agree not to amend the terms of any Postponed Debt (including without limitation, the maturity date, payment schedule, applicable interest rates and other covenants) without the prior written consent of the Minister.

 

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4. Restriction on Enforcement

The Postponer agrees that it shall not take any steps whatsoever to demand or enforce payment of the Postponed Debt or to enforce any security interest, liens, pledges or charges granted as security for the Postponed Debt (including without limitation, rights of set-off, commencement of bankruptcy proceedings, initiating an action, appointing or making application to a court for an order appointing an agent or a receiver or receiver manager or by any other means of enforcement whatsoever) until: (i) all amounts owing to Her Majesty have been paid in full; or (ii) the Minister consents to the payment/enforcement of the Postponed Debt and any security attached thereto (which consent shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Minister).

 

5. Payments Received by the Postponer

Except as otherwise provided herein, if, prior to the payment in full of all amounts owing to Her Majesty, the Postponer or any person on its behalf receives any payment from or distribution of assets of the Recipient or on account of the Postponed Debt, then the Postponer shall, and shall cause such other person to, receive and hold such payment or distribution in trust for the benefit of Her Majesty and promptly pay the same over or deliver to the Minister in precisely the form received by the Postponer or such other person on its behalf, and such payment or distribution shall be applied by the Minister to the repayment of the amounts owing to Her Majesty.

 

6. Successors and Assigns

This agreement shall be binding upon the Recipient and the Postponer and their respective heirs, administrators, executors and legal representatives.

 

7. Further Assurances

The Postponer and the Recipient hereby undertake to perform such acts and enter into such documents as may be requested by the Minister, from time to time, for purposes of confirming or giving effect to the terms hereof.

 

8. Governing Law

This agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario.

 

9. Counterparts

This agreement may be executed by the parties in separate counterparts and by facsimile, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, and all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

10. Termination

This agreement will terminate upon the repayment in full of all amounts owing to Her Majesty.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date written below.

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA

 

 

     Date:

Dr. Bruce Archibald, PhD. President

Federal Economic Development Agency

for Southern Ontario

    
BIO AMBER INC.
Per:   

 

     Date:
  

Jean-Francois Huc

President

    
Per:   

 

     Date:
  

Mike Hartmann

Vice President Corporate Affairs

    

 

We have authority to bind the Corporation

BLUEWATER BIOCHEMICALS INC.
Per:   

 

     Date:
   Jean-Francois Huc     
   President     
Per:   

 

     Date:
   Mike Hartmann     
   Vice President Corporate Affairs     

We have authority to bind the Corporation

 

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PROSPERITY INITIATIVE

FORM OF POSTPONEMENT AND SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT

 

BETWEEN:

  

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA

(“Her Majesty”) represented by the Minister responsible for the Federal Development Agency for Southern Ontario (“Minister”)

AND:

   Mitsui and Co. (“Postponer”)

AND:

   BlueWater Biochemicals Inc. (“Recipient”)

WHEREAS the Recipient is indebted to the Postponer pursuant to certain loans, advances or other amounts (“Shareholder Indebtedness”);

WHEREAS Her Majesty has agreed to make to the Recipient a repayable contribution under the Prosperity initiative; and

WHEREAS the Postponer has agreed to postpone and subordinate the repayment by the Recipient of all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations owing to it, to the repayment by the Recipient of all present and future indebtedness and liability of the Recipient to Her Majesty;

NOW THEREFORE for good and valuable consideration (the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged), the parties make the following covenants, acknowledgements and agreements:

 

1. Subordination and Postponement

The Recipient and the Postponer hereby agree that all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations present and future, direct and indirect, absolute and contingent, mature or not, at any time owing by the Recipient to the Postponer including without limitation the Shareholder Indebtedness (together with all interest accruing thereto) (collectively, the “Postponed Debt”) are hereby deferred, postponed and subordinated in all respects by the Postponer to the prior repayment in full by the Recipient of all indebtedness, liabilities and obligations, present and future, direct or indirect, absolute or contingent, matured or not at any time owing by the Recipient to Her Majesty.

 

2. Repayment of Postponed Debt

The Recipient may not make and the Postponer may not accept payments against the indebtedness owing pursuant to the Postponed Debt.

 

3. Status of Postponed Debt

The Recipient and the Postponer covenant and agree not to amend the terms of any Postponed Debt (including without limitation, the maturity date, payment schedule, applicable interest rates and other covenants) without the prior written consent of the Minister.

 

4. Restriction on Enforcement

The Postponer agrees that it shall not take any steps whatsoever to demand or enforce payment of the Postponed Debt or to enforce any security interest, liens, pledges or charges granted as security for the Postponed Debt (including without limitation, rights of set-off, commencement of bankruptcy proceedings, initiating an action, appointing or making application to a court for an order appointing an

 

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agent or a receiver or receiver manager or by any other means of enforcement whatsoever) until: (i) all amounts owing to Her Majesty have been paid in full; or (ii) the Minister consents to the payment/enforcement of the Postponed Debt and any security attached thereto (which consent shall be in the sole and absolute discretion of the Minister).

 

5. Payments Received by the Postponer

Except as otherwise provided herein, if, prior to the payment in full of all amounts owing to Her Majesty, the Postponer or any person on its behalf receives any payment from or distribution of assets of the Recipient or on account of the Postponed Debt, then the Postponer shall, and shall cause such other person to, receive and hold such payment or distribution in trust for the benefit of Her Majesty and promptly pay the same over or deliver to the Minister in precisely the form received by the Postponer or such other person on its behalf, and such payment or distribution shall be applied by the Minister to the repayment of the amounts owing to Her Majesty.

 

6. Successors and Assigns

This agreement shall be binding upon the Recipient and the Postponer and their respective heirs, administrators, executors and legal representatives.

 

7. Further Assurances

The Postponer and the Recipient hereby undertake to perform such acts and enter into such documents as may be requested by the Minister, from time to time, for purposes of confirming or giving effect to the terms hereof.

 

8. Governing Law

This agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario.

 

9. Counterparts

This agreement may be executed by the parties in separate counterparts and by facsimile, each of which when so executed and delivered shall be an original, and all such counterparts shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

10. Termination

This agreement will terminate upon the repayment in full of all amounts owing to Her Majesty.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have executed this agreement as of the date written below.

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA

 

 

     Date:

Dr. Bruce Archibald, PhD. President

Federal Economic Development Agency

for Southern Ontario

      
MITSUI AND CO.       
Per:   

 

     Date:
   Masanori Ikebe     
   General Manager, Specialty Chemicals Division     
Per:   

 

     Date:
We have authority to bind the Corporation
BLUEWATER BIOCHEMICALS INC.
Per:   

 

     Date:
   Jean-Francois Huc     
   President     
Per:   

 

     Date:
   Mike Hartmann     
   Vice President Corporate Affairs     

We have authority to bind the Corporation

 

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Exhibit 10.50

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Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT

AMONG

SINOVEN BIOPOLYMERS INC. (“Sinoven”)

AND

NATUREWORKS LLC (“NatureWorks”)

AND

AMBERWORKS LLC (the “Company”)

AND

BIOAMBER INC. (“BioAmber”) (solely for the purpose of Section 15.4 hereof)

THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTERESTS IN THE COMPANY REPRESENTED BY THIS LLC AGREEMENT HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED, OR UNDER ANY APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS. THE INTERESTS ARE RESTRICTED SECURITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF RULE 144 PROMULGATED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933. AS A RESULT, THE INTERESTS MAY NOT BE SOLD, ASSIGNED, PLEDGED, OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF AT ANY TIME WITHOUT EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION UNDER SUCH ACT AND LAWS (OR EXEMPTIONS THEREFROM) AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE OTHER SUBSTANTIAL RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFERABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS LLC AGREEMENT, UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED IN WRITING BY THE MEMBERS.

 

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This RESTATED LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ” or this “ LLC Agreement ”) is entered into as of the 15 th day of February, 2012, among Sinoven Biopolymers Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Sinoven”), NatureWorks LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company (“ NatureWorks ”) and AmberWorks LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “ Company ”) and BioAmber Inc. (“BioAmber”) (solely for the purpose of Section 15.4 hereof).

RECITALS:

1. Sinoven and NatureWorks desire to form AmberWorks LLC (the “ Company ”) as a new Delaware limited liability company; and

2. Sinoven and NatureWorks are entering this LLC Agreement as permitted by the Act in order to set forth the agreed details of their relationship and the governance and management of the Company.

In consideration of the terms, conditions and the mutual agreements contained in this LLC Agreement, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Sinoven, NatureWorks and the Company (and BioAmber, solely for the purpose of Section 15.4 hereof) agree as follows:

Article I.

DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

Section 1.1 Terms.

Capitalized terms used but not defined in this LLC Agreement have the meanings given to them in the Glossary attached as Exhibit A to this LLC Agreement. Other words, terms or phrases used in this LLC Agreement, but not specifically defined in Exhibit A, will have the meanings commonly ascribed to such words, terms or phrases.

Section 1.2 Interpretive Rules.

(a) Each term used in this LLC Agreement includes the singular and the plural, and reference to the neuter gender includes the masculine and feminine where appropriate.

(b) The headings of the Articles and Sections are for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this LLC Agreement.

 

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(c) Except as otherwise stated, reference to Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules means the Articles, Sections, Exhibits and Schedules of this LLC Agreement.

(d) The Exhibits and Schedules referred to throughout this LLC Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into, and shall be deemed a part of, this LLC Agreement provided that no Exhibit that consists of a form of agreement or instrument shall be deemed to be effective until executed and delivered by the applicable parties.

(e) Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the word “including” when used in this LLC Agreement means “including but not limited to,” the word “include” means “include, without limitation,” the word “or” is not exclusive and the words “hereof,” “herein” and “hereunder” and words of similar import when used in this LLC Agreement refer to this LLC Agreement as a whole and not to any particular provision of this LLC Agreement.

(f) It is acknowledged by the parties that this LLC Agreement and the other Operative Agreements are negotiated agreements and, therefore, no presumptions will arise favoring either party by virtue of the authorship of any of its provisions or the changes made through revisions. For clarity, none of the Operative Agreements shall be construed or interpreted against the party who might be deemed to have drafted it.

Article II.

FORMATION OF THE COMPANY

Section 2.1 Formation.

The Members have formed the Company as a limited liability company in accordance with the Act and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this LLC Agreement. The Members agree that their respective rights, duties, obligations and liabilities are as provided in this LLC Agreement and in the Act (as amended by this LLC Agreement). The Members agree to execute and deliver the Certificate of Formation for the Company to the Secretary of State for the State of Delaware.

 

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Section 2.2 Name.

(a) The name of the Company will be AmberWorks LLC unless changed by the Members in accordance with Article V. All business of the Company will be conducted in the name of the Company.

Section 2.3 Principal Place of Business.

The Company’s principal place of business will be 3850 Annapolis Lane North, Suite 180, Plymouth, Minnesota unless changed by the Governance Board in accordance with Article VI. The Company may not maintain an office or a principal place of business in any jurisdiction that would jeopardize the limitation of liability afforded to the Members, and the Member Representatives under the Act or this LLC Agreement.

Section 2.4 Registered Office and Registered Agent.

The registered office of the Company in Delaware will be 1201 North Market Street, Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware, 19801. The agent of the Company for service of process in Delaware will be Delaware Corporation Organizers, Inc.. The registered office and registered agent may be changed, from time to time, in accordance with the Act.

Section 2.5 Foreign Qualification.

Prior to the Company conducting business in any jurisdiction in which it is required, as a result of such activities, to qualify to do business, the Company will comply with all requirements necessary to qualify the Company to do business in that jurisdiction. Each Member agrees to execute and deliver all certificates and other instruments that are necessary or appropriate for the Company to qualify and continue to do business as a foreign limited liability company in that jurisdiction.

Section 2.6 No State Law Partnership.

The Members intend that the Company be treated as a partnership only for U.S. federal, state, local and other tax purposes. The Company is not to be considered or treated as a partnership for any other purpose. No Member or Member Representative is to be considered or treated as a partner or joint venturer of (i) the Company; (ii) any other Member or (iii) any Member Representative; and this LLC Agreement may not be construed otherwise. The Members agree not to take any action inconsistent with the express intent of the parties in this Section.

 

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Section 2.7 Term.

The Company will continue in existence from the effective date of the Certificate of Formation until the dissolution of the Company in accordance with the provisions of this LLC Agreement or the Act.

Article III.

BUSINESS OF THE COMPANY

Section 3.1 Permitted Businesses.

The Company will have all of the powers and authority granted by the Act, any other Law and this LLC Agreement, necessary, appropriate, advisable or convenient to the conduct, promotion or attainment of the Business Purpose of the Company. The Company may not conduct, however, any business or activities outside the scope of the Business Purpose.

Section 3.2 Modification of Business Purpose.

The scope of the Business Purpose may be modified only upon the written agreement of all Voting Members.

Section 3.3 Subsequent Phases.

The Members contemplate that their collaboration shall occur in three phases (Phase I, Phase II and Phase III) , but they are not making any commitment with respect to Phase II or Phase III. Phase I consists in the implementation of the transactions described in this Agreement and in the Operative Agreements. Phase II involves the [***] The Members acknowledge that Phase II and III involve the potential participation and consent of third parties who have expressed their interest in participating in Phase II and III (though none of them are committed to do so) and a number of issues that cannot be resolved at the time of the entry into force of this Agreement. Accordingly, the Parties are limiting their legally binding commitments to the transactions described in this Agreement and the Operative Agreements.

 

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Article IV.

MEMBERS AND CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS

Section 4.1 Initial Members and Initial Capital Contributions.

The initial Members of the Company are Sinoven and NatureWorks. On a date mutually-agreed by the Members, within five (5) days of the later of the execution of this LLC Agreement and the formation of the Company, Sinoven and NatureWorks will make the Initial Capital Contributions set forth in Schedule 4.1. In return for these Initial Capital Contributions, Sinoven and NatureWorks will acquire the Membership Interests in the Company set forth in Schedule 4.1.

Membership Interests are personal to each Member and, except as otherwise set forth in this LLC Agreement, do not give any Member any rights in the Property.

Section 4.2 Additional Funding; Additional Capital Contributions

(a) It is the intent of the Members to fund the operations of the Company and its working capital needs through the Initial Capital Contributions and net cash flow or from external funding sources on terms acceptable to the Voting Members. If these sources of funds are insufficient to fund the company’s operations and working capital needs, the operating and working capital needs may be funded by Additional Capital Contributions as provided in this Section 4.2.

(i) If the Voting Members unanimously agree on the amount and timing of Additional Capital Contributions, the Members shall be required to make them as so agreed. The Members may agree that Additional Capital Contributions are not to be made in proportion to their then current Membership Interest Percentages, in which case, the Members shall also agree on other applicable terms in connection therewith, such as the Members’ respective Membership Interest Percentages after the capital is contributed;

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the Company may from time to time during that Fiscal Year make a written request (a “Capital Notice”) to each Member to make Additional Capital Contributions equal to the amount of cash reasonably estimated by the General Manager to be needed to fund the Company through the end of such Fiscal Year; provided, however, that the aggregate amount so requested in the Capital Notices in such Fiscal Year may not exceed the Estimated Expenses for such Fiscal Year. The Members shall be required to make such Additional Capital Contributions in proportion to their respective Membership Interest Percentages at the time of the Capital Notice. For the avoidance of doubt, no Additional Capital Contribution under this Section 4.2(a)(ii) shall be permitted in any Fiscal Year in which the failure of the Voting Members to approve an Annual Business Plan and Budget for such Fiscal Year constitutes a Deadlock. A Capital Notice shall specify the amount of funds or capital needed and the date on or before which the Additional Capital Contribution under this Section 4.2(a)(ii) must be made to the Company, which date shall be at least sixty (60) days after the date of the Capital Notice.

(b) Failure of Member to Contribute Additional Capital Contributions.

If a Member (the “ Non-Contributing Member ”) fails to contribute capital as required by Section 4.2(a), such Member shall be in Default and the other Member (the “ Contributing Member ”) shall have the right, but not the obligation, to contribute to the Company its required Additional Capital Contribution and, if such Member so elects, also contribute the capital which the Non-Contributing Member failed to contribute. Any contribution made by the Contributing Member, in respect of the contribution the Non-Contributing Member failed to make, shall be treated as an Additional Capital Contribution made by such Contributing Member; and the Membership Interests of the Members shall be adjusted in accordance with Section 4.2(c)(i).

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(i) In the event Additional Capital Contributions are not made by the Members in proportion to their current Membership Interest Percentages, the Membership Interest Percentages of each Member thereafter shall be adjusted so that each Member holds a percentage Membership Interest determined by the following formula:

[(A x B) + C] / (A+D)

Where:

 

  “A” is the Company Value at the date of the Additional Capital Contributions;

 

  “B” is the Member’s Membership Percentage Interest immediately prior to the completion of the funding pursuant to the Additional Capital Contribution;

 

  “C” is the dollar amount contributed by the Member pursuant to the Additional Capital Contribution; and

 

  “D” is the total dollar amount contributed by the Members pursuant to the Additional Capital Contributions.

(ii) Subject to Section 4.2(c)(iii), provided a Voting Member makes all Additional Capital Contributions required under Section 4.2, such Voting Member shall retain the same number of Member Representatives on the Governance Board and decisions requiring unanimous Member Representative or Voting Member approval pursuant to this Agreement shall continue to do so, notwithstanding any change in the Members’ respective Membership Interest Percentages.

(iii) If a Member’s Membership Interest Percentage falls below 25% for any reason, such Member shall thereupon become a Non-Voting Member, the Member Representatives who were appointed by such Non Voting Member shall be removed from the Governance Board and such Non Voting Member and shall lose its right to name Member Representatives to the Governance Board. If a Member’s Membership Interest Percentage falls below 10% for any reason, the other Member shall have a right to dissolve the Company or purchase all of the such Member’s Membership Interest pursuant to Section 12.3(e).

Section 4.3 Capital Accounts.

A separate Capital Account will be maintained and adjusted for each Member in accordance with the Code and Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv). With regard to each Capital Account, the following provisions will apply:

(a) The Capital Account of each Member will be credited with:

 

  (i) the cash amount or Gross Asset Value of Capital Contributions made by that Member,

 

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  (ii) the distributive share of Net Profits of that Member,

 

  (iii) any items in the nature of income or gain which are specially allocated pursuant to Section 10.2(a)-k) hereof, and

 

  (iv) the amount of any Company liabilities assumed by that Member or which are secured by any Property distributed to that Member.

(b) The Capital Account of each Member will be debited with

 

  (i) the amount of cash and the Gross Asset Value of any Property distributed to that Member pursuant to any provision of this LLC Agreement,

 

  (ii) the distributive share of Net Losses of that Member

 

  (iii) any items in the nature of expenses or losses which are specially allocated pursuant to Section 10.2(a)-(k), and

 

  (iv) the amount of any liabilities of that Member assumed by the Company or which are secured by any Property contributed by that Member to the Company.

The Capital Account of a Member who receives a distribution of a promissory note, (the maker of which is the Company and which is not readily traded on an established securities market) will not be decreased until that Member makes a taxable disposition of that note or until (and to the extent) principal payments are made on the note, all in accordance with Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(e)(2).

(c) In determining the amount of any liability for purposes of Sections 4.3(a) and 4.3(b) above, Code §752(c) and any other applicable provisions of the Code and the Treasury Regulations will be taken into account.

(d) In the event of a permitted Transfer of a Membership Interest in the Company, the Capital Account of the transferor will become the Capital Account of the transferee to the extent it relates to the transferred Membership Interest in accordance with Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(I).

 

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(e) The manner in which Capital Accounts are to be maintained pursuant to this Section 4.3 is intended to comply with the requirements of Code §704(b) and Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b) promulgated thereunder. In the event the Governance Board determines that it is prudent to modify the manner in which the Capital Accounts, or any debits or credits thereto (including debits or credits relating to liabilities that are secured by contributions or distributed property or that are assumed by the Company or any Member) are computed in order to comply with Code §704(b) and Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b), the Governance Board may make such modification; provided that it is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the amounts distributed to any Member pursuant to Article XIII upon the dissolution of the Company. The Governance Board may also make: (i) any adjustments necessary or appropriate to maintain equality between the aggregate value of the Capital Accounts of the Members and the amount of Company capital reflected on the Company’s balance sheet, as computed for book purposes, in accordance with Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(q), and (ii) any appropriate modifications in the event that unanticipated events might otherwise cause this LLC Agreement not to comply with Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b).

(f) Except as otherwise required in the Act or this LLC Agreement, no Member will have any obligation to restore all or any portion of a deficit balance in the Capital Account of that Member.

(g) No Member is entitled to receive any interest, salary or draw:

 

  (i) with respect to its Capital Contributions or its Capital Account, or

 

  (ii) for services rendered to or on behalf of the Company, or

 

  (iii) otherwise, in its capacity as a Member

except (x) as specifically provided in this LLC Agreement or another Operative Agreement or (y) as approved by the Governance Board.

 

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Section 4.4 Withdrawal or Reduction of Capital Accounts.

No Member is entitled to withdraw any part of its Capital Contributions to, or receive any distributions from, the Company except as provided in Articles X and XIII. No Member may receive, out of the Property, any part of its Capital Account until all other liabilities of the Company have been paid (or there has been reserved or set aside Reserves or Property sufficient to pay them). A Member, irrespective of the nature of its Capital Contributions, will only have the right to receive cash in reduction of its Capital Account, at the times and to the extent determined by the Governance Board. A purchase by any Member or by an Affiliate of a Member of any Property will not reduce or be deemed to reduce the Capital Account of that Member.

Section 4.5 Loans.

No Member will be required to make loans (long or short-term, secured or unsecured) to the Company.

Article V.

POWER AND AUTHORITY OF MEMBERS; MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

Section 5.1 Powers and Authority Reserved of the Members.

The Members have agreed to delegate all powers and authorities of the Members required for the management of the Company to the Governance Board; provided, however, the powers and authorities set forth in Schedule 5.1 are reserved exclusively to the Voting Members.

Section 5.2 Annual, Special and Telephone Meetings.

The annual meeting of the Members will be held at such time and place as is determined by resolution of the Governance Board. Unless otherwise prescribed by Law, the Governance Board or any Voting Member may call a special meeting of the Members, for any purpose or purposes. The Governance Board may designate any place as the place of any meeting of the Members. If no designation is made, the place of meeting will be the principal place of business of the Company.

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hear each other. Such participation will be deemed to constitute presence in-person at such meeting except where the Member attends solely for the purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the grounds the meeting is not lawfully called.

Section 5.3 Notice of Meeting/Waiver of Notice.

Company must deliver written notice stating the date, time and place of the annual or any special meeting and the purpose(s) for which the meeting is called. Notice, together with an agenda and any supporting material, must be delivered to each Voting Member no fewer than ten (10) nor more than thirty (30) days before the date of the meeting. A written waiver of the notice, signed by an authorized representative of a Voting Member excuses the requirement to give notice to that Member. Attendance of a Voting Member at a meeting will also constitute a waiver of notice of that Member, except where the Voting Member attends solely for the purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the grounds that the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.

Section 5.4 Quorum/Voting/Proxies/Action without Meeting.

(a) Quorum. Quorum for the annual or any special meeting of the Members shall be Members representing 100% of the Membership Interests held by the Voting Members at the date of the Meeting.

(b) Voting. Unless otherwise expressly provided in this LLC Agreement or required under applicable Law, Voting Members may vote upon any matter (whether or not they have an economic interest) and their vote will be counted in the determination of whether the particular matter is approved by the Voting Members. A unanimous vote of the Voting Members shall be the act of the Members. No provision of this LLC Agreement requiring that any action be taken only upon unanimous approval of the Voting Members, may be modified, amended or repealed unless such modification, amendment or repeal is approved by unanimous approval of the Voting Members.

(c) Proxies. A Voting Member may vote either in person or by proxy. A facsimile, e-mail or similar transmission from the Voting Member will be treated as an execution in writing for purposes of this Section. Any proxy shall be revocable. Proxies must be in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of the Voting Member. A proxy must be filed with the Company before or at the time of the meeting to be valid.

 

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(d) Action by Members Without a Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of Members may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without vote if the action is evidenced by one or more written consents, describing the action to be taken, signed by all Voting Members. Action taken under this Section is effective when all of the Voting Members have signed the consent, unless the consent specifies a different effective date.

Section 5.5 Member Fiduciary Obligations.

(a) Each Voting Member shall be entitled to vote, or refrain from voting in its sole and absolute discretion, considering its own interests, whether or not such interests are consistent with the interests of the JV or the Members as a whole.

(b) Except to the extent prohibited by Article XV, each Member (and such Member’s Affiliates) may have business interests and engage in business activities in addition to those relating to the Company (including business interests and activities in direct competition with the Company except as may be limited by Article XV) for such Member’s or such Member’s Affiliates’ own account or for the account of others. Neither the Company nor any of the other Members will have any rights by virtue of this LLC Agreement or the relationship contemplated herein in any such business interests or activities. Each Member and the Company waive any claims it may have against any Member for conducting the business activities described above.

Section 5.6 Limitation on Authority.

Except as otherwise provided in this LLC Agreement, or in one or more of the Operative Agreements, or otherwise resolved by the Governance Board, no Member and no Member Representative may:

(a) act as an agent for or on behalf of the Company or have any authority to act for, or to assume any obligations or responsibilities or make any expenditures on behalf of, the Company; or

 

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(b) take part in the day to day management, operation or control of the Company.

Article VI.

MANAGEMENT RIGHTS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE GOVERNANCE BOARD

Section 6.1 Powers and Authority of Governance Board.

Except for the powers and authority exclusively reserved to the Voting Members in Article V and the powers and authority delegated to the Officers in accordance with Article VIII or by resolution of the Governance Board, the Company will be directed solely and exclusively by the Governance Board. For clarity, any powers and authority not expressly reserved to the Voting Members or delegated to the Officers will reside exclusively with the Governance Board.

Section 6.2 Makeup of Governance Board/Member Representative Qualifications.

(a) Number/Initial Reps. The Governance Board will be comprised of four (4) Member Representatives; two (2) appointed by each of the Voting Members. The initial Member Representatives will be the individuals identified in Schedule 6.2(a).

(b) Chair. The responsibility for naming a chairperson of the Governance Board, who will hold the position for a period of one year, will rotate between the Voting Members. The Chairperson’s responsibilities are limited to organizing meetings of the Members and Governance Board and preparing the agenda for each such meeting. The Chairperson will not have a tie-breakup vote. NatureWorks shall appoint the first Chairperson.

(c) Qualifications. Member Representatives must meet the following qualifications:

 

  (i) current employee of a Member;

 

  (ii) no material conflicts of interest between the Member Representative’s responsibilities to the Company and to any other Entity unless waived by the other Member.

 

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  (iii) not serve on the management committee, board of directors or other similar governing body of any Entity (other than such committee, board or similar governing body of a Member or its Affiliates) that competes, directly or indirectly, with the Company;

 

  (iv) not have direct responsibility for decisions relating to pricing, terms of sale, levels of production and other competitively sensitive business information (“Competitive Information”) with respect to any product or service of a Member that competes with a product or service of the Company or any other Member.

(d) Confidentiality. No Member Representative may disclose (i) to a Member, any Competitive Information of the Company with respect to any Company product that competes with a product of a Member and (ii) to the Company, any Competitive Information with respect to any product of a Member that competes with any Company product.

(e) No Member Representative may act as any agent of the Company or have the authority to act for or to assume any obligations or responsibilities on behalf of the Company except as may be expressly resolved by the Governance Board.

Section 6.3 Appointment and Tenure of Member Representatives.

(a) Vacancy. Each Voting Member is entitled to fill any vacancy resulting from the removal, resignation or death of any Member Representative appointed by that Voting Member pursuant to Section 6.2. Each Member Representative will hold office until the earlier of the appointment of a successor or the death, resignation or removal of that Member Representative. Each Member must give written notice to the Company and to the other Member(s) of each new Member Representative appointed.

(b) Removal. Except as provided below, a Member Representative may be removed at any time (with or without cause), by, but only by, the Member who appointed that Member Representative. A Member must give written notice to the Company and to the other Members of each Member Representative removed. The removal of any Member Representative will take effect upon the receipt of that notice by the Company, or at such

 

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later time as may be specified in the notice. If a Member ceases to be a Member or becomes a Non-Voting Member pursuant to Section 4.2(d), then all Member Representatives appointed by that Member will be automatically removed, without further action of the Members or Governance Board, as of the date the Member ceases to be a Member or a voting Member, as the case may be.

(c) Resignation. Any Member Representative may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Company and to the Members. The resignation of any Member Representative will take effect upon receipt of that notice by the Company or at such later time as is specified in the notice. Acceptance of the resignation is not necessary to make it effective.

Section 6.4 Certain Powers Reserved to the Governance Board.

The Governance Board has the power to delegate to one or more Officers the powers and authority necessary for the day to day operation of the business of the Company; provided, however, the powers and authorities set forth in Schedule 6.4 may not be delegated and are reserved exclusively to the Governance Board.

Section 6.5 Decisions Reserved to a Single Member’s Representative

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this LLC Agreement:

(a) A decision to exercise or enforce any rights of the Company against NatureWorks or any of its Subsidiaries (including any action under the Guarantee or the institution and conduct of mediation or arbitration proceedings and the right to select any LLC-appointed arbitrator) may be made by Sinoven-appointed Member Representatives on behalf of the Company without the consent of the NatureWorks-appointed Member Representatives.

(b) A decision to exercise or enforce any rights of the Company against Sinoven or any of its Subsidiaries (including the institution or conduct of litigation, mediation or arbitration proceeding and the right to select any LLC-appointed arbitrator) may be made by the NatureWorks appointed Member Representatives on behalf of the Company without the consent of the Sinoven appointed Member Representatives.

 

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Section 6.6 Board Committees.

The Governance Board may, by resolution, (i) establish committees of the Governance Board; (ii) define the roles, responsibilities and authorities of those committees and (iii) delegate its decision-making authority on any matter to one or more of the committees of the Board. The Governance Board shall approve each such appointment.

Article VII.

MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNANCE BOARD

Section 7.1 Regular, Special and Telephonic Meetings.

(a) Regular Meetings. Meetings of the Governance Board will be held at least four (4) times a year (unless the Governance Board decides otherwise) at such times and places as is, from time to time, determined annually by the Governance Board. If no designation is made, the place of the meeting will be the principal place of business of the Company.

(b) Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Governance Board may be held at any time and place upon the request of any Member Representative.

(c) Telephonic Meetings. Member Representatives may participate in a meeting of the Governance Board by means of conference telephone, videoconference or similar communications equipment if individuals participating can hear each other. Such participation will be deemed to constitute presence in person at such meeting except when the Member attends solely for the purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business on the grounds the meeting was not lawfully called.

Section 7.2 Meetings/Waiver of Notice

(a) Regular Meeting. Written notice (including facsimile transmission) thereof together with an agenda and any supporting materials will be provided to each Member Representative not less than ten (10) and no more than thirty (30) days before the date of each regular meeting.

(b) Special Meeting. Any Member Representative may call a special meeting. Reasonable oral (including by telephone) or written notice (including by e-mail or facsimile transmission) thereof, together with the purpose for which the special meeting is called, will be given by the Member Representative(s) calling the meeting, not later than seventy-two (72) hours before the special meeting.

 

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(c) Waiver of Notice. When any notice is required to be given to Member Representatives, a written waiver of notice signed by a Member Representative will excuse the requirement to give notice to that Member Representative. Attendance of a Member Representative at a meeting will also constitute a waiver of notice by such Member Representative except when the Member Representative attends solely for the purpose of objecting to transaction of any business on the grounds the meeting is not lawfully called.

(d) Action Without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Governance Board may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without vote if the action is evidenced by one or more written consents describing the action to be taken, signed by all Member Representatives. Action taken under this is effective when all Member Representatives have signed the consent, unless the consent specifies a different effective date.

(e) Company Minutes. The decisions and resolutions of the Governance Board and the Members shall be reported in minutes which shall record the date, time and place of the meeting (or the effective date of the result of such voting) or written consent in lieu of a meeting, those minutes shall be kept in the Company’s minute books with copies provided to each Member. Such minutes shall be subject to the confidentiality restrictions contained in the Operative Agreements.

Section 7.3 Quorum/Voting.

(a) Attendance of all Member Representative will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Governance Board. Each Member Representative is entitled to one vote. If a quorum is not present at any meeting of the Governance Board, then any Member Representative present may adjourn the meeting for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, from time to time, without notice, other than announcement at the meeting, until a quorum is present. At an adjourned meeting at which a quorum is present, any business may be transacted which might have been transacted at the meeting originally noticed.

 

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(b) If a quorum is present, then the unanimous vote of all of the Member Representatives will be the act of the Governance Board.

Section 7.4 Compensation.

The Company will pay no compensation to any Member Representative but Member Representatives will be reimbursed for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred in performance of their duties and responsibilities to the Company.

Section 7.5 Conflicts, Disclosures of Interest.

(a) All Member Representatives will, upon appointment and annually thereafter, provide to the Secretary of the Company and each Member, a notice of all Entities of which they are officers, directors or managers or in which they are otherwise interested, together with a brief description of such interest. Member Representatives shall not be required to devote their full time and efforts to the Company, but only so much of their time and efforts as is reasonably necessary to perform their duties and responsibilities to the Company. The Member Representatives may engage for their own accounts and for the accounts of their Members and other Member Representatives in any business activities or ventures.

(b) A Member Representative must agree not to disclose (i) to a Member or its Affiliates, any Competitive Information of the Company with respect to a “competing product” or a “competing service” and (ii) to the Company, any Competitive Information with respect to any “competing product” or “competing service” of a Member or its Affiliates. A Member Representative that has direct responsibility for Competitive Information related to a product or a service reasonably determined by such Member Representative to be a “competing product” or a “competing service” shall disclose such fact to the Members and the other Member Representatives. In such event, the Company shall not be required to give access to or disclose to that Member Representative or the Member which appoints that Member Representative the following confidential information directly relating to the “competing product” or the “competing service:”

 

  (i) current or prospective pricing or bidding information;

 

  (ii) current or future cost information;

 

  (iii) current or future marketing plans; or

 

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Article VIII.

OFFICERS/SENIOR MANAGERS

Section 8.1 Designation of Officers and Senior Managers.

(a) The Governance Board will elect or appoint (i) the officers of the Company listed in Schedule 8.2 and (ii) such other officers as may be designated by the Governance Board in accordance with Section 6.4 (“Officers”). The Officers will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Company, subject to the overall direction and control of the Governance Board. An Officer of the Company shall not be considered to be an employee of the Company solely by reason of holding such office.

Section 8.2 Duties and Authority of Officers.

Except as modified by the Governance Board, the duties and authorities of the Officers are as set forth in Schedule 8.2.

Section 8.3 Tenure of Officers and Senior Managers.

(a) Tenure. Each Officer will hold office until the earlier of the appointment of a successor, or the resignation, death or removal of that Officer.

(b) Removal. The Governance Board may remove any Officer at any time, with or without cause, by the unanimous vote of the Governance Board; provided, however, that nothing contained herein shall limit any rights of any Officer under any employment agreement which such Officer may have entered into with the Company.

(c) Resignation. Any Officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Governance Board and the General Manager. A resignation to take effect upon receipt by the Governance Board and General Manager of that notice or at such later time as is specified in the notice. Acceptance of the resignation is not necessary to make it effective.

 

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(d) Vacancies. The Governance Board in accordance with Section 8.1(a) will fill a vacancy, however created, in any Officer position. The General Manager may make recommendations to the Governance Board of individuals to fill those vacancies.

Section 8.4 Disclosure of Interest.

All Officers will, upon appointment and annually thereafter, provide to the Secretary of the Company and each Member, notice of all Entities of which they are officers, directors or managers or in which they are otherwise interested, together with a brief description of such interest.

Article IX.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

Section 9.1 Limitation of Liability.

Unless otherwise agreed to by a Member in accordance with the provisions of Section 18-303(b) of the Act, the liability of each Member, each Member Representative and each Officer will be limited as set forth in this LLC Agreement and the Act. Except to the extent of their respective Capital Contributions, no Member (or any of its Member Representatives) will be obligated for any debt, loss, liability or obligation of the Company to a Member or Third Party, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise solely by reason of being a Member or a Member Representative of the Company. No Member will be liable for any Damages to any other Member except to the extent caused by the Member’s breach of this LLC Agreement or of any of the Operative Agreements, and then only to the extent explicitly provided herein or therein.

Section 9.2 Transactions with Affiliates

The Company shall not enter into, amend, modify or subject to waiver any transaction or contract, or series of related transactions and contracts with any Member or any Affiliate of any Member, unless the transaction, contract, amendment, modification or waiver is approved by a unanimous vote of (a) disinterested Members, or (b) Member Representatives not appointed by the interested Member. The provisions of this section shall not apply to the entry of the Company into, or execution by the Company of, any of the Operative Agreements on the date hereof.

 

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Section 9.3 Responsibility of Member Representatives and Officers; Limitation of Liability.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, Member Representatives and Officers will perform their duties in good faith and to the best of their abilities in a manner reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the Company, and with such care as an ordinarily prudent person, in a like position, would use under similar circumstances. Member Representatives may take into account the interests of the Member which appointed such Member Representative in making decisions or otherwise acting on behalf of the Company and will not be liable if any such decisions or actions are not in the best interests of the Company, unless such decision or action constituted fraud or willful misconduct.

(b) A Member Representative will, in the performance of his/her duties, be fully protected in relying, in good faith, on (i) the records or books of account of the Company, (ii) reports made to the Company, (iii) information supplied to such Member Representative by the Officers, any independent certified public accountant or an appraiser or other expert selected with reasonable care by the Governance Board, (iv) the advice of legal counsel for the Company or (v) other records of the Company. The above are only examples of when a Member Representative may be deemed to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Section and is not an exclusive list.

(c) A Member Representative in no way guarantees the return of the Capital Contributions of a Member or a profit for the Members from the operations of the Company.

(d) A Member Representative will not be liable to the Company or to any Member for any Damages incurred by the Company or any Member, except to the extent such Damages directly result from acts or omissions that (i) constitute a failure of such Member Representative to act in accordance with the standard of conduct set forth in this Section or (ii) are outside the scope and authority of that Member Representative in which case, the Member Representative and the Member who appointed that Member Representative will be liable for, and will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Company, the other Member(s) and their appointed Member Representative(s) from, any Damages suffered by the Company, that Member or its appointed Member Representative(s).

 

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Section 9.4 No Exclusive Duty.

Member Representatives will not be required to manage the Company as their sole and exclusive function and they may have other business interests and may engage in other investments or activities in addition to those relating to the Company. The Company will not have any right, by virtue of this LLC Agreement, to share or participate in such permitted business interests, investments or activities of a Member Representative, or to the income or proceeds derived therefrom. No Member Representative will incur liability to the Company or to any Member solely by reason of engaging in any such permitted business, investment or activity.

Section 9.5 Company Indemnification and Insurance.

(a) Except for acts or omissions of a Member Representative or an Officer outside the scope of authority of such Member Representative or Officer, or failing to meet the standard of conduct set forth in Section 9.3 the Company will indemnify, to the fullest extent permitted by Law and the Act, any current or former Member Representative or Officer who was or is a party, or is threatened to be made a party, to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or for the right of the Company), by reason of the fact that such person:

 

  (i) is or was a Member Representative or Officer or

 

  (ii) is or was serving at the request of the Company as a member, member representative, director, officer, employee or agent of another Entity from and against expenses (including reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees and expenses), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such individual in connection with that action, suit or proceeding; provided that such individual acted in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 9.3 and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his/her conduct was unlawful.

 

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(b) The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, will not, of itself, create a presumption that a Member Representative or Officer did not act in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 9.3.

(c) The Company will indemnify any Member Representative or Officer who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he or she is or was a Member Representative or Officer, against expenses (including reasonable and documented attorneys’ fees and expenses) actually incurred by him or her in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he or she acted in accordance with the standards set forth in Section 9.3; except that no indemnification will be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter as to which such Member Representative or Officer has been adjudged to be liable to the Company unless and only to the extent that the court in which such action or suit was brought determines upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, that Member Representative or Officer is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the court will deem proper.

(d) Any indemnification under this Article IX (unless ordered by a court) will be made by the Company only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the Member Representative or Officer is proper in the circumstances because he or she has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Section 9.3. Such determination will be made by a unanimous vote of the Governance Board. However, if a Member Representative or Officer of the Company has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit or proceeding brought by or in the right of the Company, or in defense of any claim, issue or matter therein, he or she will be indemnified against expenses (including attorneys’ fees and expenses) actually and reasonably incurred and documented by him or her in connection therewith, without the necessity of authorization in the specific case.

 

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(e) Expenses incurred by any current or former Member Representative or Officer in defending or investigating a civil or criminal threatened or pending action, suit or proceeding may, upon a decision made in accordance with this Section, be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding, upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the Member Representative or Officer to repay such amount if it ultimately is determined that the Member Representative or Officer is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company as authorized in this Section.

(f) The Company may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any individual who is or was (i) a Member Representative or Officer of the Company, or (ii) serving at the request of the Company as a member, member representative, director, officer, employee or agent of another Entity against any liability asserted against and incurred by such individual in any of these capacities, whether or not the Company would have the obligation to indemnify such individual under this LLC Agreement.

(g) The indemnification and advancement of expenses provided by, or granted pursuant to, this LLC Agreement will, unless otherwise restricted when authorized or ratified (i) continue as to an individual who has ceased to be a Member Representative or Officer and (ii) inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such individual.

(h) Any repeal, amendment or modification of this Article IX will not affect any rights or obligations then existing between the Company and individuals entitled to the benefits of this Article IX with respect to any events or circumstances then existing whether or not any action, suit or proceeding is then pending or subsequently brought.

(i) The Company may, but shall have no obligation, to the extent authorized from time to time by the Governance Board and permitted by the Act, provide rights to indemnification and to the advancement of expenses to other employees and agents of the Company similar to those conferred to Member Representatives and Officers in this LLC Agreement

 

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Article X.

ALLOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTIONS

Section 10.1 Allocations of Net Profits and Net Losses from Operations.

(a) After giving effect to the special allocations set forth in Section 10.2, the Net Profits of the Company for each Fiscal Year will be allocated in the following order and priority:

 

  (i) First, to the Members in proportion to their Membership Interest Percentages to offset prior allocations of Net Losses pursuant to Section 10.1(b)(i) to the extent such allocations have not been so previously offset; and

 

  (ii) Second, to the Members in proportion to their Membership Interest Percentages.

(b) Subject to Section 10.2, the Net Losses of the Company for each Fiscal Year will be allocated to the Members in proportion to their Membership Interest Percentages.

Except as otherwise required by the last sentence of this Section 10.1(b), no allocations of loss, deduction, and/or expenditures described in Code §705(a)(2)(B) will be charged to the Capital Accounts of any Member if such allocation would cause such Member to have an Adjusted Deficit Capital Account. The amount of the loss, deduction, and/or Code §705(a)(2)(B) expenditure which would have caused a Member to have an Adjusted Deficit Capital Account will instead be charged to the Capital Account of any Members which would not have an Adjusted Deficit Capital Account as a result of the allocation, in proportion to their positive Capital Accounts (after giving effect to the adjustments described in the definition of Adjusted Deficit Capital Account), or, if no such Members exist, then to the Members in accordance with their Percentage Interests.

(c) Subject to any specific requirements to the contrary, the general allocation rules for Net Profits and Net Losses of the Company will be as follows:

 

  (i)

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  allocations arising in the same Fiscal Year that are subject to reversal exceed the current Fiscal Year allocations that remain to reverse prior allocations, the remaining current Fiscal Year allocations will be deemed to reverse the prior allocations for each Member pro rata in accordance with such Member’s prior Fiscal Year allocations.

 

  (ii) All allocations of Net Profits and Net Losses will be deemed to be comprised of a proportionate share of all items comprising those Net Profits and Net Losses.

Section 10.2 Special Allocations.

(a) If any Member unexpectedly receives any adjustments, allocations, or distributions described in Treasury Regulations. §1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5), or (6), which create or increase an Adjusted Deficit Capital Account of the Member, then items of Company income and gain (consisting of a pro rata portion of each item of Company income, including gross income, and gain for such year) will be specially allocated to the Capital Account of the Member in an amount and manner sufficient to eliminate, to the extent required by the Treasury Regulations, the Adjusted Deficit Capital Account so created as quickly as possible; provided, however, that an allocation pursuant to this Section 10.2(a) will be made only if and to the extent that such Member would have an Adjusted Deficit Capital Account after all other allocations provided for in Section 10.2 have been tentatively made as if this Section 10.2(a) were not in this LLC Agreement. It is the intent that this Section 10.2(a) be interpreted to comply with the alternate test for economic effect set forth in Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(d).

(b) If any Member would have a deficit Capital Account at the end of any Fiscal Year which is in excess of the sum of (i) the amount that the Member is obligated to restore to the Company under Treasury Regulations. §1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(c), and (ii) the amount such Member is deemed to be obligated to restore pursuant to the penultimate sentences of Treasury Regulations. §§1.704-2(g)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(5), then such Member will be specially allocated items of Company income (including gross income) and gain in the amount of the excess as quickly as possible; provided, however, that an allocation pursuant to this Section 10.2(b) will be made only if and to the extent that such Member would have

 

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a deficit Capital Account in excess of such sum after all other allocations provided for in this Section 10.2 have been made as if Section 10.2(a) hereof and this Section 10.2(b) were not in this LLC Agreement.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in Treasury Regulations. §1.704-2(f), and notwithstanding any other provision of Section 10.2, if there is a net decrease in Company Minimum Gain during any Fiscal Year, then each Member will be specially allocated items of Company income and gain for such Fiscal Year (and, if necessary, subsequent Fiscal Years) in an amount equal to such Member’s share of the net decrease in Company Minimum Gain, determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations. §1.704-2(g). Allocations pursuant to the previous sentence will be made in proportion to the respective amounts required to be allocated to each Member pursuant thereto. The items to be so allocated will be determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations. §§1.704-2(f)(6) and 1.704-2(j)(2). This Section 10.2(c) is intended to comply with the minimum gain chargeback requirement in Treasury Regulations. §1.704- 2(f) and will be interpreted consistently therewith.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in Treasury Regulations. §1.704-2(i)(4), notwithstanding any other provision of Section 10.2, if there is a net decrease in Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain attributable to a Member Nonrecourse Debt during any Fiscal Year, then each Entity which has a share of the Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain attributable to such Member Nonrecourse Debt, determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations. §1.704-2(i)(5), will be specially allocated items of Company income and gain for such Fiscal Year (and, if necessary, subsequent Fiscal Years) in an amount equal to such Member’s share of the net decrease in Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain attributable to such Member Nonrecourse Debt, determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations. §1.704-2(i)(4). Allocations pursuant to the previous sentence will be made in proportion to the respective amounts required to be allocated to each Member pursuant thereto. The items to be so allocated will be determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations. §§1.704-2(i)(4) and 1.704-2(j)(2). This Section 10.2(d ) is intended to comply with the minimum gain chargeback requirement in Treasury Regulations. §1.704-2(i)(4) and will be interpreted consistently therewith.

 

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(e) Nonrecourse Deductions for any Fiscal Year will be specially allocated to the Members in the proportions they share Net Profits pursuant to Section 10.1(a)(ii).

(f) Any Member Nonrecourse Deductions for any Fiscal Year will be specially allocated to the Member who bears the economic risk of loss with respect to the Member Nonrecourse Debt to which those Member Nonrecourse Deductions are attributable in accordance with Treasury Regulations. §1.704-2(i)(1).

(g) To the extent an adjustment to the adjusted tax basis of any Property pursuant to Code §734(b) or Code §743(b) is required, pursuant to Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(2) or §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(4), to be taken into account in determining Capital Accounts as the result of a distribution to a Member in complete liquidation of its Membership Interest in the Company, the amount of that adjustment to Capital Accounts will be treated as an item of gain (if the adjustment increases the basis of the asset) or loss (if the adjustment decreases such basis) and that gain or loss will be specially allocated to the Member in accordance with its Membership Interest in the Company in the event that Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(2) applies, or to the Member to whom such distribution was made in the event that Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(4) applies.

(h) For purposes of determining the Net Profits, Net Losses, or any other items allocable to any period, Net Profits, Net Losses, and any such other items will be determined on a daily, monthly, or other basis, as determined by the Tax Matters Partner using any permissible method under Code §706 and the Treasury Regulations thereunder.

(i) The Members are aware of the income tax consequences of the allocations made by this Article X and hereby agree to be bound by the provisions of this Article X in reporting their allocations of Company income and loss for income tax purposes.

(j) Solely for purposes of determining the proportionate share of a Member of the “excess nonrecourse liabilities” of the Company within the meaning of Treasury Regulations §1.752-3(a)(3), each interest of a Member in the profits of the Company will be the Membership Interest Percentage of that Member.

 

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(k) To the extent permitted by Treasury Regulations §1.704-2(h)(3), the Members will endeavor to treat distributions as having been made from the proceeds of a Nonrecourse Liability or a Member Nonrecourse Debt only to the extent that those distributions would cause or increase an Adjusted Deficit Capital Account for any Member.

(l) Except as otherwise provided in this Section 10.2(l), each item of income, gain, loss and deduction of the Company for federal income tax purposes shall be allocated among the Members in the same manner as such items are allocated for book purposes under this Article X. In accordance with Code §704(c) and the Treasury Regulations thereunder, income, gain, loss, and deduction with respect to any Property contributed to the capital of the Company will, solely for tax purposes, be allocated among the Members so as to take account of any variation between the adjusted basis of such property to the Company for Federal income tax purposes and its initial Gross Asset Value.

In the event the Gross Asset Value of any Property is adjusted pursuant to paragraph (b) of the definition of Gross Asset Value, subsequent allocations of income, gain, loss, and deduction with respect to that asset will take into account any variation between the adjusted basis of that asset for Federal income tax purposes and its Gross Asset Value in the manner provided in Treasury Regulations. §1.704-3(c).

The Members will make any elections or other decisions relating to allocations under this Section 10.2(l) in a manner that reasonably reflects the purpose and intention of this LLC Agreement.

Allocations pursuant to this Section 10.2(l) are solely for purposes of federal, state, and local taxes and will not affect, or in any way be taken into accounting or computing, any Member’s Capital Account or share of Net Profits, Net Losses, other items, or distributions pursuant to any provision of this LLC Agreement.

Section 10.3 Distributions.

(a) Except as provided in Section 10.4, all distributions will be made to the Members in proportion to their Membership Interest Percentage, as and if agreed annually by the Governance Board, based on the Annual Business Plan and Budget for the Company’s forthcoming Fiscal Year.

 

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(b) All amounts withheld pursuant to the Code or any provisions of state or local tax Law from any distribution to the Members from the Company will be treated as amounts distributed to the relevant Member or Members pursuant to this Section 10.3.

Section 10.4 Limitations Upon Distributions.

Anything in this LLC Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, no distribution will be made to a Member if:

(a) Such Member has an Adjusted Deficit Capital Account, or if such distribution would cause such Member to have an Adjusted Deficit Capital Account.

(b) After giving effect to the distribution, the fair value of the liabilities of the Company exceeds the fair value of all assets of the Company, excluding those liabilities (i) to Members on account of their Capital Accounts, and (ii) for which the recourse of creditors is limited to specified Property, but then also excluding that Property from the calculation of assets. The fair market value of Property that is subject to a liability for which the recourse of creditors is limited will be included in the assets of the Company only to the extent the fair market value of that Property exceeds that liability;

(c) The distribution would violate the provisions of §18-607 of the Act or any other Law; or

(d) The distribution would violate the provision of any instrument evidencing loans made to the Company by Third Party financial institutions.

Section 10.5 Restoration of Funds.

Except as otherwise provided by Law, no Member will be required to restore to the Company any funds properly distributed to it pursuant to this LLC Agreement. A Member will not be required to restore a deficit balance in its Capital Account or to lend any funds to the Company, except as otherwise provided herein or in the other Operative Agreements.

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Article XII, will, to the extent of the Membership Interest Percentage assigned, be entitled to such Member’s allocation of the Net Profits and Net Losses and distributions, but will have no right, until such assignee does become an additional or substituted Member pursuant to Article XII, to require any information or account of the Company’s business or transactions, to inspect the Company’s books and records, to vote on any of the matters as to which a Member would be entitled to vote under this LLC Agreement or otherwise.

Section 10.7 Priority and Return of Capital.

Except as otherwise expressly provided in this LLC Agreement, no Member will have priority over any other Member either for the return of Capital Contributions or for Net Profits, Net Losses, or distributions. This Section and the rest of Article X will not apply to loans (as distinguished from Capital Contributions) that a Member has made to the Company in accordance with this LLC Agreement.

Article XI.

BUSINESS PLANS, BUDGETS AND OPERATIONS; BOOKS AND RECORDS; AUDITS; TAX RETURNS AND TAX MATTERS

Section 11.1 Business Plans and Budgets.

The Company will prepare, at least sixty (60) days prior to the commencement of each Fiscal Year subsequent to its first Fiscal Year, an annual business strategic plan (including a risk management plan) and an annual budget (the “ Annual Business Plan and Budget ”) for the Company for such Fiscal Year. Each Annual Business Plan and Budget will describe the short term and long term strategic business plan of the Company and include budgets for the estimated capital, operating and other expenditures required in connection with, and estimated receipts from, the activities of the Company for the period covered by each Annual Business Plan and Budget. Each Annual Business Plan and Budget approved by the Governance Board will remain operative until amended by the Governance Board or until a subsequent Annual Business Plan and Budget has been approved. If the Governance Board does not approve an Annual Business Plan and Budget for any Fiscal Year, the business of the Company will be conducted substantially

 

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in accordance with the most recently approved Annual Business Plan and Budget. In the event the most recently approved Annual Business Plan covers less than a one year period, the approved Annual Business Plan will be prorated to a 12 month period in order to be applied to the Fiscal Year in question.

Section 11.2 Business Operations.

(a) Business Conduct Policies. Company will comply with the Members’ business policies related to business conduct/ethics (in NatureWorks’s case, the Guiding Principles) as well as policies related to employee health and safety, environment, food and product safety and intellectual property. The Company will establish a corporate compliance program to be approved by the Governance Board. The corporate compliance program must include, among other things, a requirement that designated employees sign an annual compliance certificate. To the extent required Law, by Company will comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.

(b) Insurance. The Company shall maintain the types and limits of insurance listed in Schedule 11.2(b) in accordance with the requirements and conditions set forth in that Schedule, unless otherwise directed by the Governance Board. The Company shall provide annually, on or before January 15th, a report of insurance coverage (including the insurer’s name(s), each policy’s period and limits, applicable deductibles and a brief coverage commentary) to each of the Members.

Section 11.3 Books and Records.

(a) The Company will keep accurate complete books and accounts showing its assets and liabilities, operations, transactions and financial condition.

(b) The Company will maintain, at minimum, the following books, accounts, records and other information:

 

  (i) A current list of the full name and last known business, residence, or mailing address of each past and present Member, Member Representative, and Officer;

 

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  (ii) A copy of this LLC Agreement, each of the Operative Agreements and the Certificate of Formation of the Company and all amendments thereto, together with executed copies of any powers of attorney pursuant to which any amendment has been executed;

 

  (iii) Copies of the federal, state, and local income tax returns and reports of the Company and all supporting work papers, if any, for ten (10) years after the due date for filing (including extensions) the Company’s annual or short period tax returns;

 

  (iv) Copies of the currently effective written agreements of the Company, copies of any writings permitted or required with respect to any past, present or future obligation of a Member to contribute cash, property, or services (together with any written information regarding the description and agreed value of any such property or services), and copies of books and records of account and any financial statements of the Company;

 

  (v) Copies of the financial statements and other reports referred to in Section 11.4 and all supporting work papers;

 

  (vi) Minutes of every meeting of the Members;

 

  (vii) Minutes of every meeting of the Governance Board;

 

  (viii) Any written consents obtained from Members or Member Representatives for actions taken by Members or the Governance Board without a meeting;

 

  (ix) Originals or copies of the insurance policies purchased by the Company; and

 

  (x) Such other books and records as may be required to be maintained or filed by the Act or any other Law; or which a Member may reasonably request be kept by the Company.

 

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Section 11.4 Financial Statements and Other Periodic Reports.

(a) All financial statements will present fairly the financial position and results of operations and cash flow of the Company and will be prepared on an accrual basis in accordance with GAAP.

(b) The Company will cause to be prepared and delivered to each Member:

 

  (i) No later than fifteen (15) business days after the end of each fiscal quarter, (A) an unaudited balance sheet as of the end of that quarter, (B) an income statement and a statement of cash flow for that quarter and for the period from the beginning of the Fiscal Year to the end of that quarter, and (C) an updated forecast for the remaining periods of the Fiscal Year, together with such other financial statements and information as may be reasonably requested by a Member, including any information required to enable a Member or any of its Affiliates to prepare quarterly and annual reports to be filed pursuant to any Law;

 

  (ii) No later than sixty days (60) days following the end of each Fiscal Year of the Company, an audited balance sheet and income statement of the Company for that Fiscal Year, together with such other audited financial statements as may be requested by a Member; and

 

  (iii) No later than January 15 of each year, executive summaries of the Companies insurance coverage for that year shall include insurer name, policy period and limits, applicable deductibles, brief coverage commentary and such other information reasonably requested by a Member.

(c) Operating Reports. Within five days after the end of each month, the Company will deliver to each of the Members, monthly reports generally summarizing the operations of the Company over the past month. All such reports may be in a form (including daily report formats) agreed by the Members. Each calendar quarter or in advance of each regularly scheduled Board meeting, a more formal report will be provided to the Member Representatives containing such information as the Members may reasonably request.

 

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Section 11.5 Where Maintained; Access.

(a) The books, accounts and records of the Company (including those described in Sections 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 and 11.4) will, at all times, be maintained at the principal office of the Company or such other location as designated by the Governance Board. Each Member and its duly authorized representatives will, at all reasonable times, have access to and may inspect and copy (at its own cost and expense) the books, accounts and records of the Company. The Company will maintain its books, accounts and records in accordance with a record retention schedule approved by the Members. Without limiting the foregoing, it is expressly agreed that each Member will have the opportunity (at its own cost and expense) to obtain a complete set of the documents described in Sections 11.3(b) prior to their destruction and upon dissolution of the Company.

(b) The Company will cooperate fully with Members to facilitate a Member’s access to, copying of and, auditing of the books, records and accounts of the Company.

Section 11.6 Audits.

Each Member may, at its option and expense, conduct internal audits of the (a) books, records (including those relating to Member or Company intellectual property) and accounts of the Company, (b) information protection policies and practices and (c) other business processes. Member audits will be conducted by employees of the Member or an Affiliate of the Member, or by independent accountants retained by the auditing Member, provided such independent accountants are bound by confidentiality obligations in respect of the Company’s Confidential Information at least as stringent as those to which the Members are bound by under this LLC Agreement or the Master Confidentiality Agreement. The timing of any Member audit(s) will be subject to the approval of the Governance Board, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld.

 

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Section 11.7 Company Bank Accounts; Investments.

Capital Contributions, revenues and any other Company funds shall be deposited by the Company in one or more bank accounts established in the name of the Company at such financial institution(s) as may be approved by the Governance Board, or shall be invested by the Company, in accordance with parameters established by the Governance Board, in furtherance of the purposes of the Company. Except as may otherwise be provided in any other Operative Agreement or approved by the Governance Board: (i) no other funds shall be deposited into Company bank accounts or commingled with Property and (ii) funds deposited in the Company’s bank accounts may be withdrawn only to be invested in furtherance of the Company’s purposes, to pay Company debts or obligations or to be distributed to the Members pursuant to this LLC Agreement.

Section 11.8 Tax Matters Partner.

(a) The Company will (i) prepare or cause to be prepared, all federal, state, and local tax returns and statements required to be filed by the Company by applicable Law, (ii) unless the Governance Board determines that any such returns need not be submitted to the Members, submit such returns and statements to the Members for their approval prior to filing, and (iii) when approved by the Members, make timely filing thereof. Returns, statements and other pertinent information for a given Fiscal Year, will be prepared and submitted to the Members for examination no less than thirty (30) days prior to the date the Tax Return for such Fiscal Year must be filed. In addition, the Company will cause to be furnished to the Members, no less than thirty (30) days prior to the date the Member’s Tax Return is due, a report for that Fiscal Year setting forth all data and information regarding the business of the Company as may be necessary to enable the Company and each Member to prepare its federal, state and local tax returns.

(b) If a Member disagrees with the proposed treatment of any item on a proposed tax return of the Company, then such Member must give written notice to the Company. The Members agree to use their good faith reasonable efforts to resolve any disputes with respect to the proposed treatment of any item on a Tax Return of the Company prior to the required filing date thereof. Nothing in this Agreement will prevent any Member from filing its tax returns in a manner inconsistent with the returns of the Company (in accordance with applicable provisions of the Code and Treasury Regulations) in the event such dispute is not resolved.

 

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(c) No Member will file, pursuant to Section 6222(b) of the Code a notification of inconsistent position without first notifying the Member who is not the Tax Matters Partner (the “ Other Member ”).

(d) NatureWorks will be specially authorized to act as the Tax Matters Partner of the Company, and in any similar capacity under any Law. The Tax Matters Partner will take no material action in that capacity, including, but not limited to, submitting any written material to any taxing authority, settling or offering to settle any controversy, filing a petition for adjustment or readjustment of a partnership item, or selecting the Company’s choice of litigation forum in a tax controversy, without the written authorization or consent of the Other Member, other than that action the Tax Matters Partner may be required to take by Law. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 11.8, tax elections, including but not limited to elections relating to depreciation, will be made only as agreed to by the Tax Matters Partner and the Other Member. The Tax Matters Partner will use its good faith reasonable efforts to comply with the responsibilities outlined in Sections 6221 through 6233 of the Code, and the Treasury Regulations thereunder, but in doing so will incur no liability to the Other Member. The Other Member agrees to cooperate with the Tax Matter Partner’s efforts to comply with Sections 6221-6233. Each of the Company and the other Members agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Tax Matter Partner with relation to any action undertaken by the Tax Matter Partner, in good faith, as Tax Matters Partner other than for willful misconduct or gross negligence in the performance of its duties. So long as any NatureWorks remains a Member, NatureWorks may be removed and replaced as Tax Matters Partner only by action of the Governance Board; provided that (i) NatureWorks may resign as Tax Matters Partner by thirty (30) days advance notice to the Other Member and (ii) the Governance Board shall appoint a Tax Matters Partner effective at such time as NatureWorks otherwise becomes ineligible to serve as Tax Matters Partner under the applicable provisions of the Code and Treasury Regulations.

 

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(e) The Tax Matters Partner will not enter into any extension of the period of limitations for making assessments on behalf of the Company or the Other Member without first obtaining the written consent of the Other Member.

(f) The Tax Matters Partner will keep the Other Member fully advised of the status of any audit, appeal or litigation and will supply the Other Member with copies of any written communications received from the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority within ten (15) days of receipt thereof, and will, at least fifteen (15) days prior to submitting any materials to the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing authority, provide such materials to the Other Member for its approval. Each Member and its representatives will be entitled to attend and participate in any meeting or telephone conference call with the Internal Revenue Service, or other taxing authority.

(g) No Member will file, pursuant to Section 6227 of the Code, a request for an administrative adjustment for Company items for any Fiscal Year without first notifying the other Member. If the non-requesting Member agrees with the requested adjustment, then the Tax Matters Partner will file the request for administrative adjustment on behalf of the Company. If unanimous consent of all Members is not obtained within thirty (30) days from receipt of notice, or within the period required to timely file the request for administrative adjustment, if shorter, any Member, including the Tax Matters Partner, may file a request for administrative adjustment on its own behalf.

(h) Any Member intending to file a petition under Section 6226(b), 6228(b) or other Section of the Code with respect to any item or other matter involving the Company will notify the other Member of its intention and the nature of the contemplated proceeding. If any Member intends to seek review of any court decision rendered as a result of a proceeding instituted under the provisions of this Section 11.8(h)., that Member must notify the other Member of its intended action.

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respect to any Company items (within the meaning of the term “partnership items” in Section 6231(a)(3) of the Code) will notify the other Member of that settlement agreement and its terms within ten (10) days after the settlement.

(j) The provisions of this Section 11.8 which relate to the Fiscal Years prior to the dissolution of the Company or a Transfer of a Member’s Membership Interest in the Company will survive the liquidation of the Company or the Transfer of such Member’s Membership Interest in the Company and will remain binding on the Members for a period of time necessary to resolve all federal, state and local tax matters with the Internal Revenue Service, the United States Department of the Treasury and any other tax authority for those Fiscal Years.

Section 11.9 Company Treated As Partnership.

Since the Members intend that the Company will be treated as a partnership for federal state, local and other tax purposes (but only for federal, state, local and other tax purposes), each Member agrees that no Member, Member Representative, Officer or Tax Matters Partner will make an election to treat the Company as anything other than a partnership under Treasury Regulations §3301.7701-1 through 4 without the prior written consent of all of the other Members. None of the Company, the Governance Board, or any Member may make an election for the Company to be excluded from the application of the provisions of Subchapter K of Chapter 1 of Subtitle A of the Code or similar provisions of applicable state Law, and no provision of this LLC Agreement shall be construed to sanction or approve such an election.

Article XII.

TRANSFERS/DEADLOCKS/WITHDRAWAL/NEW MEMBERS

Section 12.1 Transfer Restrictions.

(a) The Membership Interest of each Member is personal property and no Member may, directly or indirectly, Transfer its Membership Interest, except in accordance with the provisions of this Article XII.

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than all) of its Membership Interest to an Entity which is an Affiliate of such Member upon notice to the other Member and without the prior consent of the other Member. Pursuant to this paragraph 12.1(b), Sinoven intends, as a wholly-owned subsidiary of BioAmber, to merge itself into BioAmber during calendar 2012. So long as the provisions of this Section 12.1 and Section 12.4 are met, such merger will be considered to be a transfer by Sinoven of its entire Membership Interest in the LLC to an Affiliate hereunder; provided, however, that in connection with such Transfer, BioAmber and NatureWorks will work together in good faith to amend the Operative Agreements to which Sinoven is a Party, as reasonably necessary, to substitute BioAmber for Sinoven as a Party, and to make such other changes are reasonably necessary so that the Operative Agreements have the same effect as if Sinoven was merged into BioAmber prior to formation of the LLC and BioAmber, rather than Sinoven, was the original Party to such Agreements as of the date of the formation of LLC.

(c) No Member may, at any time, Transfer less than all of its Membership Interest without the prior written consent of the other Member, which consent will be in that Member’s sole and absolute discretion.

Section 12.2 Non Deadlock Transfer Provisions.

If either Member (the “ Transferring Member ”) wishes to Transfer, subject to satisfaction of all conditions in this Article, all (but not less than all) of its Membership Interest, the other Member (the “ Non Transferring Member ”) will have a right to purchase that Membership Interest, or portion thereof, in accordance with the following:

(a) The Transferring Member will give written notice (the “Offering Notice”) to the Non Transferring Member of the Transferring Member’s desire to Transfer all (but not less than all) of its Membership Interest (the “Offered Interest”).

(b) Within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the Offering Notice, the Non Transferring Member will notify the Transferring Member whether or not it desires to negotiate to purchase all (but not less than all) of the Offered Interest. If the Non Transferring Member fails to notify the Transferring Member within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the Offering Notice that it is willing to negotiate to purchase the Offered Interest, the Non Transferring Member will be deemed to have declined to purchase the Offered Interest.

 

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(c) For a period of ninety (90) days (the “ Transfer Negotiation Period ”) after the Offering Notice is received, the Members will, if the Non Transferring Member notifies the Transferring Member it desires to negotiate to purchase the Offered Interest, negotiate, in good faith, in an attempt to mutually agree on a Transfer price and other terms and conditions of any Transfer between them. During the Transfer Negotiation Period, the Transferring Member will make no offers to or solicit offers from any Entity. If the Members agree, in writing, on the Transfer price and the other terms and conditions of the Transfer within the Transfer Negotiation Period, the Transfer of the Membership Interest will occur within sixty (60) days of the date of such written agreement.

(d) If the Non Transferring Member declines to purchase the Offered Interest or the Members cannot agree on transfer price items and conditions in accordance with 12.2(c), the Transferring Member will be entitled, subject to Sections 12.2(e) and 12.2(g), to offer and sell the Offered Interest to any Entity, within a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days after either (i) the date upon which the Non Transferring Member declined or is deemed to have declined to purchase the Offered Interestor (ii) the expiration of the Transfer Negotiation Period, as the case may be. If such sale is not closed within such one hundred and eighty (180) day period, then prior to the sale of any Membership Interest, the Transferring Member will again be required to comply with all the procedures set forth in this Article XII as though no Offering Notice had ever been given.

(e) If the proposed Transfer price to a Third Party Entity is less than the Transferring Member’s last demand price or the proposed Transfer is on other more favorable terms and conditions, the Transferring Member must offer to sell the Offered Interest to the Non Transferring Member at the same Transfer price and on the same terms and conditions as were offered by or to the proposed transferee. This offer must be made in writing and the Non Transferring Member will have thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice to either accept or reject the offer. If the Non Transferring Member fails to notify the Transferring Member within the thirty (30) day period, the Non Transferring Member will be deemed to have declined to purchase the Offered Interest and, subject to 12.2(g), the

 

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Transferring Member may sell the Offered Interest to the Third Party Entity within the time period set forth in Section 12.2(d). If the Non Transferring Member accepts the offer, the Transfer of the Offered Interest will occur within sixty (60) days of the date of such acceptance.

(f) If any Law requires the prior approval of any governmental Entity to permit an acquisition by the Non Transferring Member or any Third Party Entity of the Offered Interest, the sixty (60) day periods referred to in subsection 12.2(c) and (e) and the 180 day period referred to in subsection 12.2(d) will be extended by such additional period, not in any event to exceed one hundred and twenty (120) days, as may be reasonable in the circumstances to obtain such approvals; provided that the Transferring and Non Transferring Members or the Third Party transferee diligently pursue all reasonable measures to obtain such approval.

(g) If, after having complied with the provisions of this Section 12.2, the Transferring Member may Transfer the Offered Interest to a Third Party Entity, any such Transfer shall be conditional upon the Non Transferring Member having a right of co-sale. Upon the Transferring Member concluding an agreement with a Third Party Entity (the “ Purchaser ”) for the Transfer of the Offered Interest, the Transferring Member will notify the Non-Transferring Member in writing of the terms and conditions of the proposed Transfer (this notice may be incorporated into the notice that is under Section12.2(e), if the latter is required). The Non Transferring Member will have thirty (30) days from receipt of the notice to notify the Transferring Member that it is exercising its right of co-sale and is requiring the Purchaser to purchase all (but not less than all) the Non Transferring Member’s Membership Interest upon the same terms and conditions as those governing the Transfer of the Offered Interest to the Purchaser. If the Non Transferring Member fails to notify the Transferring Member within the thirty (30) day period, the Non Transferring Member will be deemed to have declined to exercise its right of co-sale. If the Non Transferring Member notifies the Transferring Member within the thirty (30) day period that it is exercising its right of co-sale, the Transferring Member may only Transfer the Offered Interest to the Purchaser if the Purchaser concurrently purchases the Non Transferring Member’s Membership Interest upon the same terms and conditions.

 

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Section 12.3 Deadlock Provisions.

(a) To the extent the Voting Members are unable to reach an agreement in a timely manner with respect to the items set forth in Schedule 12.3, provided however that (i) such inability to reach an agreement continues for a period of more than six (6 months and (i) the first anniversary of such inability falls after the second (2nd) anniversary of the date of this Agreement, a deadlock shall deemed to have occurred (a “ Deadlock ”). If a Deadlock arises, senior executives of each Voting Member shall meet and use their reasonable best efforts to resolve the Deadlock within sixty (60) days of the initial written submission of the issue by one Voting Member to the other. If the senior executives agree upon a resolution or disposition of the matter, they shall jointly execute a statement setting forth the term of the resolution or disposition and the Voting Members shall exercise their voting rights and other powers available to them in relation to the Company to procure that the resolution or disposition is fully and promptly carried into effect. If a Deadlock arises which has not been so resolved within the sixty (60) day time frame, each Voting Member will advise the other Voting Member, within thirty (30) days after the Deadlock is reached, whether it wishes (i) to dissolve the Company, (ii) to sell its Membership Interest to the other Member,(iii) to sell its Membership Interest to a Third Party Entity, or (iv) to purchase the Membership Interest of the other Member;

(b) If both Voting Members desire to dissolve the Company and sell the assets of the Company on other than an ongoing concern basis, then the provisions of Article XIII will apply;

(c) If both Voting Members desire to sell their Membership Interests (and the Company as an ongoing concern), then both Voting Members will cooperate in an effort to sell their Membership Interests to a Third Party Entity;

(d) If both of the Voting Members desire to purchase the Membership Interest of the other Voting Member, then each of the Voting Members will, within sixty (60) days after the date the last notice from the Voting Members is given, submit a sealed bid to the independent accountants of the Company (or other mutually acceptable independent Third Party) specifying the price at which said Voting Member is willing to purchase the Membership Interest of the other Voting Member for cash at closing. The Voting Member

 

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submitting the highest timely bid, as certified by the independent Third Party within two (2) business days after the last timely bid is submitted, will have the right to purchase the Membership Interest of the other Voting Member. The Transfer of such Membership Interest will be closed not later than thirty (30) days following the certification of the highest bid by the independent accountants or other Third Party; and

(e) If one Voting Member wishes to purchase the Membership Interest of the other Member and the other Voting Member opted to sell or dissolve, then for a period of ninety (90) days (the “Deadlock Negotiation Period”) after the date the last notice from the Members is given, the Voting Members will negotiate, in good faith, in an attempt to mutually agree on a Transfer price and other terms and conditions of any Transfer between them. If the Voting Members fail to reach agreement on a Transfer price or terms during the Deadlock Negotiation Period, the Members will attempt to agree on an independent Third Party appraiser of national reputation who then will determine the fair market value of the selling Member’s Membership Interest within sixty (60) days after appointment by the parties. If the Voting Members are unable to agree on an independent Third Party appraiser within ten (10) days after the end of the Deadlock Negotiation Period, each Voting Member will appoint an independent Third Party appraiser of national reputation within ten (10) days after the end of the Deadlock Negotiation Period which appraisers will within ten (10) days of the date of the later of the two was appointed, agree on a third independent Third Party appraiser of national reputation who is qualified to make the fair market value determination and has no material relationship with either NatureWorks or Sinoven or any of their Affiliates. Within sixty (60) days of the appointment of the third independent Third Party appraiser, the three appraisers will report back to the Voting Members with a fair market value of the Membership Interest to be sold that is agreeable to all three appraisers; or, absent agreement of the appraisers, will each report their fair market value assessment and the fair market value at which the Membership Interest will be sold will be the average of the three appraisals. The Transfer of the Membership Interest of the selling Member will be closed not later than thirty (30) days following the final determination of the selling price of such Membership Interest and the purchase price will be fully paid in cash upon the closing of such transaction to the selling Member.

 

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(f) If one Voting Member wishes to sell its Membership Interests and the Company as an ongoing Entity to a Third Party and the other Voting Member desires to dissolve the Company, the Voting Members will, in good faith, negotiate a resolution. If the Voting Members are unable to negotiate a resolution within thirty (30) days, the Company will be dissolved.

Section 12.4 Conditions to Transfer of Interests.

(a) Even though a Transfer is otherwise permitted in accordance with this Article XII, a Member may not Transfer its Membership Interest (or portion thereof) to any Entity:

 

  (i) unless a written instrument of Transfer, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the other Member(s), is delivered to the Company pursuant to which the transferee of the Membership Interest and its parent company, if applicable, (A) agree to be bound by the terms of this LLC Agreement and all other Operative Agreements, (B)assume all of the duties and obligations of the Transferring Member under this LLC Agreement and all other Operative Agreements, and (C) waives any rights to sovereign immunity; and

 

  (ii) unless the transferee has delivered to the Company an opinion of counsel, in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the Company and the other Member with respect to those matters referred to in Subsection (b) of this Section.

 

  (iii) unless such transferee and its parent, if applicable, execute and deliver such other agreements (including a confidentiality agreement or a guaranty), documents or instruments as the other Member may deem reasonably necessary or advisable in connection with the Transfer; and

 

  (iv)

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  material Contract (including any Contract for Company indebtedness) or other obligation to which the Company is a party or is otherwise bound; and

 

  (v) unless the Transferring Member or transferee reimburse the Company for all reasonable direct out of pocket costs reasonably incurred by the Company as a result of the Transfer, and, the Transferring Members agrees in writing to indemnify the Company (in a manner which is reasonably satisfactory to the Company) for any other costs to be reasonably incurred by it or any loss or liability accruing as a result of such Transfer.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this LLC Agreement, no Transfer of a Membership Interest or any part thereof may be made by a Member if :

 

  (i) any required waiting period, including extensions thereof, have not expired;

 

  (ii) any suit, action or other proceeding is pending or threatened before any court or government agency in which it is sought to restrain or prohibit the proposed Transfer or to obtain substantial damages in connection therewith.

 

  (iii) the Transfer would result in the violation of any applicable Laws or the order of any court having jurisdiction over the Company or any of its Property;

 

  (iv) the Transfer would cause a material adverse tax consequence to the Company or any of its Members, or result, directly of indirectly, in the termination of the Company under Section 708 of the Code;

 

  (v) the Transfer would cause the Company to be classified as an entity other than a partnership for purposes of the Code;

 

  (vi)

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  with respect to any “employee benefit plan” as defined in and subject to ERISA or become a “disqualified Entity” as defined in Section 4975(e)(2) of the Code with respect to any “plan” as defined in Section 4975(e)(1) of the Code, or otherwise result in the holder of a Membership Interest or the assets of the Company being subject to the prohibited transaction provisions of ERISA or the Code; or

 

  (vii) all necessary regulatory approvals have not been received prior to such Transfer.

Section 12.5 Member Costs.

Each Member will bear the costs of its own Third Party appraiser and one half of the cost of any mutually agreed independent appraiser incurred as a result of a proposed Transfer. Each Member will also bear its own legal and other out of pocket costs incurred as a result of a proposed Transfer.

Section 12.6 Effective Date of Transfer.

The Transfer of all or part of a Membership Interest will become effective on the first day of the month following the satisfaction of all of the conditions set forth in Section 12.4. The Company will, from time to time, as Membership Interests are registered in the name of the transferee on the Company’s books in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Article XII, pay to the transferee all further distributions on account of the Membership Interest Transferred. Until the registration of the Transfer on the Company books, the Company may proceed as if no Transfer had occurred.

Section 12.7 Transfer in Violation of Article XII.

Any Transfer or attempted Transfer of a Membership Interest or any part thereof which is in violation of this Article XII will be null and void; and the Company will not recognize the same for any purpose, including distributions pursuant to Article X with respect to such Membership Interest or part thereof. The Company may enforce the provisions of this Article either directly or indirectly, including through its agents by entering an appropriate stop transfer order on its books or otherwise refusing to register or transfer or permit the registration or transfer on its books of any proposed Transfers not in compliance with this Article.

 

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Section 12.8 Subsequent Transfers.

A Membership Interest will continue to remain subject to all the provisions of this Article as if that Membership Interest were still owned by its original owner, no matter how many times that Membership Interest has been Transferred. If a Member Transfers some but not all of its Membership Interest, then any subsequent sale of the remainder of its Membership Interest or portion thereof will be subject to all the provisions of this Article.

Section 12.9 Continuing Obligations under this LLC Agreement.

In the event of a Transfer of a Membership Interest or portion thereof to an Entity other than a Member Affiliate, except as provided below, the Transferring Member will be relieved (on a pro rata basis in the case of a sale of a portion of its Membership Interest) from all obligations or liabilities arising under this LLC Agreement in its capacity as owner of that Membership Interest, it being understood that the Transferring Member shall nevertheless remain liable and bound by the other Operative Agreements, to the extent required by and in accordance with their terms. The Transferring Member will not, however, be relieved of:

(a) any obligations or liabilities which have arisen under this LLC Agreement or any of the other Operative Agreements prior or incident to such Transfer including a breach of or default under any of the Operative Agreements;

(b) any obligations to make Capital Contributions under calls that were been made prior to the effective date of the Transfer (unless such obligations are assumed by the transferee in a manner reasonably satisfactory to the non-Transferring Members);

(c) any obligations of confidentiality under the Master Confidentiality Agreement; and

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Section 12.10 Withdrawal by a Member; Events of Withdrawal.

(a) No Member may resign or withdraw from the Company without the prior written consent of the other Member(s), which consent may be withheld by each of the other Member(s) in its sole and absolute discretion.

(b) A Member will cease to be a Member upon the Bankruptcy (subject to Section 13.2(a)), dissolution or liquidation of such Member. In the event a Member ceases to be a Member of the Company in accordance with this Section 12.10, that Member will remain liable for any obligations to the Company accrued at the time of such cessation as if it had continued as a Member.

Section 12.11 Additional or Substitute Members.

Any Entity may be admitted to the Company as an additional Member from time to time (a) with the prior written consent of all of the existing Voting Members (which consent will be in their sole and absolute discretion) and (b) in exchange for such Capital Contributions and on such terms and conditions as is agreed to by each of the Voting Members. New Members will receive distributions and allocations of profits and losses as are agreed to by all of the then existing Voting Members.

Article XIII.

DEFAULT/REMEDIES/DISSOLUTION

Section 13.1 Rights of Defaulting Members.

If any event of Default, the defaulting Member, while that Member remains in Default, will not have any voice in the management and operation of the Company, nor have any rights that it would have under the terms of this LLC Agreement to transfer any part of its Membership Interest in the Company. During such time, the non-defaulting Member will have the right to make all of the management decisions for the Company without first having to obtain the consent or approval of the defaulting Member. The Defaulting Member shall also continue to bear its share of any losses of, and be entitled to receive its share of any profits or distributions from the Company, subject to offset as otherwise provided in this Section 13.1.

 

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Section 13.2 Put Right; Call Right.

If an event of Default has occurred and shall be continuing, the non-defaulting Member shall have the right, exercisable within the time periods specified below, to purchase all, but not less than all, of the Defaulting Member’s Membership Interest at 80% of the Transfer Value of such Membership Interest, or (except in the case of an event of Default due to Bankruptcy) to require the defaulting Member to purchase all, but not less than all of the non-defaulting Member’s Membership Interest at 120% of the Transfer Value of such Membership Interest, in accordance with the following:

(a) A non-defaulting Member may exercise its call right immediately and for a period of 120 days, in case of an event of Default due to the Bankruptcy, dissolution or liquidation of a Member (subject to any necessary extension related to the bankruptcy stay, if applicable); and a non-defaulting Member may exercise its put or call right (i) within sixty (60) days following the date of receipt by the defaulting Member of notice from the Company or a non-defaulting Member that any other event of Default has occurred; if at the time of such exercise a Default is continuing; or, (ii) if the existence of an event of Default has been submitted to arbitration in accordance with Section 14.2, within thirty (30) days after an arbitration panel has determined that an event of Default occurred.

(b) Any Member invoking its put or call right under this Section 13.2 shall so notify the other Member in writing within the applicable time period as set forth in Section13.2(a) and shall have the right at any time to require a determination of Company Value. Within thirty (30) days of the date on which the Transfer Value of the relevant Membership Interests are determined, each Membership Interest to be transferred shall be transferred on the terms set forth herein, by payment of the purchase price for such Membership Interest by wire transfer of immediately available funds against delivery by the selling Member of all documents necessary to fully transfer such Membership Interest, free and clear of all Liens to the purchasing Member.

(c) The Members acknowledge the uncertainty surrounding the calculation of damages in respect of this LLC Agreement and agree that the difference between any purchase price paid and the Transfer Value under this Section 13.2 represents a reasonable measure of damages (i.e., liquidated damages) and not a penalty and shall not be in violation of any provisions contained in Article XIV.

 

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Section 13.3 Dissolution.

The Company will be dissolved upon the first to occur of:

(a) the consent of all the Members;

(b) the occurrence of any other event specified under the Act as one effecting dissolution; or

(c) a failure of a Member to cure a Default (other than the Bankruptcy of a Member) within thirty (30) days of receiving writing notice of such Default form the other Member unless another Member exercises its put or call right pursuant to Section 13.2, each of the foregoing being a “ Dissolution Event ”.

Section 13.4 Predistribution Accounting.

Promptly upon the occurrence of a Dissolution Event, an accounting will be made by the independent auditors of the Company of the accounts of the Company and of its Property, liabilities and operations, from the date of the last previous accounting until the date of the Dissolution Event.

Section 13.5 Distribution of Intellectual Property Assets.

Upon the dissolution of the Company, unless otherwise agreed by the Members, all Patent Rights and Technology , as defined in the Technology License Agreement, and all trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and other intellectual property rights owned by the Company will be distributed in accordance with the Technology License Agreement.

Section 13.6 Distribution of Other Assets Upon Dissolution.

(a) Upon the dissolution of the Company and after the distribution of the intellectual property of the Company in accordance with Section 13.5, the Governance Board, or its designees, will proceed, subject to the provisions herein, to wind up the affairs of the Company, liquidate the remaining Property and apply the proceeds of such liquidation, or in its sole discretion, to distribute some or all of the Company’s remaining Property, in the following order of priority and in accordance with the Act:

 

  (i) First, to the payment of debts and liabilities of the Company, including any secured loans or advances that may have been made by any of the Members to the Company, and the expenses of liquidation;

 

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  (ii) Second, to the establishment of any Reserves that the Governance Board may deem reasonably necessary. Reserves may be paid over to any attorney at law, or other agreed Entity, as escrow agent to be held (A) for disbursement in payment of any of the aforementioned liabilities or obligations, and (B) at the expiration of such period of time as is agreed to by the Governance Board for distribution of the balance, in the manner provided in this Section;

 

  (iii) Third, to the repayment of any unsecured loans or advances that may have been made by any of the Members to the Company; and

 

  (iv) Fourth, to all Members according to the positive balance(s) (if any) of the Capital Accounts of the Members (as determined after taking into account all Capital Account adjustments for the Fiscal Year during which the liquidation occurs), either in cash or in kind, as determined by the Governance Board, with any assets distributed in kind being valued for this purpose at their fair market value as determined in the manner provided for in Section 12.3(e) with appropriate adaptations. Any such distributions to the Members in respect of their Capital Accounts will be made in accordance with the time requirements set forth in Treasury Regulations § 1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(b)(2) until such balances are reduced to zero. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may offset Damages to the Company arising out of a breach of this LLC Agreement by a Member whose interest is liquidated (either upon the withdrawal of the Member or the liquidation of the Company) against the amount otherwise distributable to the Member, any amount due by a defaulting Member to the non-defaulting Member shall be offset against the amount otherwise distributed to the defaulting Member and paid over to the defaulting Members.

 

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(b) If any Property is to be distributed to the Members in kind, then the fair market value of those assets as of the date of dissolution will be determined by independent appraisal or by agreement of the Members. Those assets will be deemed to have been sold as of the date of dissolution for their fair market value, and the Capital Accounts of the Members will be adjusted pursuant to the provisions of Article X of this LLC Agreement to reflect such deemed sale. The Company will also allocate any profit or loss resulting from sales of Property to third parties to the Capital Accounts of the Members in accordance with Article X.

(c) Anything in this LLC Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, upon a liquidation within the meaning of Treasury Regulations. Section 1.704 1(b)(2)(ii)(g), if any Member has a deficit Capital Account (after giving effect to all contributions, distributions, allocations and other Capital Account adjustments for all Fiscal Years, including the Fiscal Year during which such liquidation occurs), then such Member will have no obligation to make any Capital Contribution and the negative balance of the Capital Account of such Member will not be considered a debt owed by the Member to the Company or to any other Entity for any purpose whatsoever.

(d) Upon completion of the winding up, liquidation and distribution of the Property, the Company will be deemed terminated for tax purposes.

(e) The Governance Board will comply with the requirements of the Act and of applicable Law pertaining to the winding up of the affairs of the Company and the final distribution of its Property.

(f) When all debts, liabilities and obligations have been paid and discharged or adequate Reserves have been made therefore and all of the remaining Property has been distributed to the Members, a Certificate of Cancellation will be executed and filed as required by the Act. Upon the filing of the Certificate of Cancellation, the existence of the Company will cease, except for the purpose of suits, other proceedings and appropriate action as provided in the Act. The Governance Board will have authority to distribute any Property discovered after dissolution, convey real estate and take such other action as may be necessary on behalf of and in the name of the Company.

 

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(g) Within 120 days after the final distribution to the Members of the proceeds of liquidation, the Members will arrange for each of them to receive a statement audited by the Company’s independent certified public accountants (or another independent certified public accountant of nationally recognized standing agreed to by the Members) showing the profits and losses of the Company from the date of the last annual statement to the date of such final distribution. Such statement will show the manner in which the proceeds of liquidation of the Company have been distributed.

(h) Upon dissolution of the Company, each Member will look solely to the Property for the return of its Capital Contribution or Capital Account. If the Property remaining after the payment or discharge of the debts and liabilities of the Company is insufficient to return the Capital Contributions or Capital Account of one or more Members, then the Members will have no recourse against any other Member nor to their respective assets; provided, however, that the foregoing will not preclude a Member from pursuing a claim against another Member for breach of its obligations under this LLC Agreement.

(i) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, nothing will prevent a Member or any of its Affiliates from purchasing any of the Property upon the dissolution or liquidation of the Company.

(j) Upon the occurrence of a Dissolution Event, the Company will continue solely for the purposes of winding up its affairs in an orderly manner, liquidating its Property, and satisfying the claims of its creditors and Members. No Member will take any action that is inconsistent with, or not necessary to or appropriate for, the winding up of the Company’s business and affairs. All covenants contained and obligations provided for in this LLC Agreement and the other Operative Agreements will continue to be fully binding upon the Members until such time as the Property has been distributed pursuant to this Section 13.4 and the Certificate of Formation has been canceled pursuant to the Act. The Governance Board will use reasonable efforts to wind up and dissolve the Company within ninety (90) days of the occurrence of the Dissolution Event.

 

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(a) Dissolution, winding up or termination of the Company shall not relieve or release any Member from any liability arising from a breach or default of any of its obligations under this LLC Agreement occurring prior thereto. Notwithstanding any provision of this LLC Agreement to the contrary, Sections 7.5(b), 9.1, 9.3, 9.5, 10.5, 11.8, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6 and Article XIV, XV and XVI of this LLC Agreement shall survive the termination or expiration of this LLC Agreement and the liquidation, dissolution, winding up and termination of the Company.

Article XIV.

RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

Section 14.1 Mediation.

If a dispute or disagreement arising out of, or relating to, the formation, interpretation, performance or breach of this LLC Agreement or any of the other Operative Agreements which provide for the resolution of disputes pursuant to this Section, or, if a dispute or disagreement arises in connection with the operation, management or dissolution of the Company, excluding any Deadlock pursuant to Section 12.3 (a “Dispute”) exists, any Member may submit the reasons for its position, in writing, to the other Member and require the other Member within five (5) days to submit the reasons for its position, in writing, to the first Member and to then enter into good faith negotiations to attempt to resolve the Dispute. If the Dispute cannot be settled between the Members within thirty (30) days after the last written submission is due, then either Member may require that the Dispute be submitted, in writing, for resolution to the CEO of Sinoven and the CEO of NatureWorks (or their functional successors). All negotiations and written statements conducted or made pursuant to this Section are confidential and will be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations for purposes of the U.S. Federal Rules of Evidence and state rules of evidence. If the Members reach agreement pertaining to any Dispute pursuant to the procedures set forth in this Section, that agreement will be reduced to writing, signed by both Members and will be final and binding upon both Members. The parties agree to negotiate/act in good faith and use reasonable efforts to expeditiously resolve any Dispute.

 

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Section 14.2 Arbitration.

If any Dispute is not resolved through the use of the procedures specified in Section 14.1 within sixty (60) days of the initial, written submission of the issue by one Member to the other, then, then either Member may initiate the arbitration procedures set forth in this Section 14.3.

Section 14.3 Arbitration Procedures

(a) If Dispute cannot be resolved utilizing the Section 14.1 procedures, the Dispute will, unless the Members otherwise agree, be submitted to and settled by arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“ AAA ”), now in effect, except to the extent modified herein.

(b) Each Member will, within thirty (30) days of receipt of notice from AAA that a Member has referred the Dispute to arbitration, appoint one arbitrator and, within thirty (30) days of the appointment of the last of such two arbitrators, the two arbitrators will appoint a third arbitrator. If either party or the two arbitrators fail to timely appoint an arbitrator, the said arbitrator will be appointed by AAA within thirty (30) days of the request to appoint.

(c) The arbitrators will set a time for the hearing of the Dispute which will commence no later than ninety (90) days after the date of the appointment. The hearing will be no longer than thirty (30) days (unless in the judgment of the arbitrators the matter is unusually complex and sophisticated and thereby requires a longer time, in which event the hearing will be no longer than ninety (90) days. The place of any arbitration will be Minneapolis and the arbitration will be conducted in English, unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing.

(d) The final award of the arbitrator(s) will be rendered in writing in English to the parties not later than sixty (60) days after the last hearing date, unless otherwise agreed by the parties in writing. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding on the parties. Arbitration awards will bear interest at ten (10) percent per annum from the date of the arbitration award or, if less, the maximum rate permitted by applicable Law.

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may request limited document production from the other party or parties, with the reasonable expenses of the producing party incurred in such production paid by the requesting party. Depositions, interrogatories or other forms of discovery (other than the document production set forth above) will not occur except by consent of the parties involved in the applicable Dispute. Disputes concerning the scope of document production and enforcement of the document production requests will be determined by written agreement of the parties involved in the applicable dispute or, failing such agreement, will be referred to the arbitrators for resolution. In addition to the parties’ confidentiality and restricted use obligations with respect to information contained in this LLC Agreement or other Operative Agreements, the arbitrators will adopt procedures to protect the proprietary rights of the parties and to maintain the confidential treatment of the arbitration proceedings (except as may be required by Law). Subject to the foregoing, the arbitrators will have the power to issue subpoenas to compel the production of documents relevant to the Dispute.

(f) The arbitrators will have full power and authority to determine issues of arbitrability but will otherwise be limited to interpreting or construing the applicable provisions of this LLC Agreement or, and will have no authority or power to limit, expand, alter, amend, modify, revoke, terminate or suspend any condition or provision of this LLC Agreement; it being understood, however, that the arbitrators will have full authority to implement the provisions of this LLC Agreement, and to fashion appropriate remedies for breaches of this LLC Agreement (including specific performance or interim or permanent injunctive relief), provided that the arbitrators will not have (i) any authority in excess of the authority a court having jurisdiction over the parties and the Dispute would have absent these arbitration provisions or (ii) any right or power to award punitive exemplary or treble damages. It is the intention of the parties that in rendering a decision the arbitrators give effect to the applicable provisions of this LLC Agreement and other Operative Agreements and follow applicable Law (it being understood and agreed that this sentence will not give rise to a right of judicial review of the arbitrator’s award).

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(h) The interpretation of the provisions of this Section 14.3, insofar as they relate to the agreement to arbitrate and any procedures pursuant thereto, will be governed by the United States Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. §§1-14, as amended from time to time and other applicable U.S. Federal Law.

(i) To the extent that the provisions of this LLC Agreement and the prevailing rules of the AAA conflict, the provisions of this LLC Agreement will govern.

Section 14.4 Limited Court Actions

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a party will have the right to initiate litigation to (a) toll any statute of limitations, or (b) seek injunctive relief or other equitable remedy if, in such party’s sole discretion, such action is deemed necessary to avoid irreparable damage or preserve the status quo. The institution of any litigation in accordance with this Section 14.4does not excuse the party’s obligation to participate in good faith in the other dispute procedures in this Article XIV.

ANY LITIGATION PERMITTED HEREUNDER MUST BE BROUGHT IN THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE, AND EACH OF THE PARTIES HEREBY ACCEPTS FOR ITSELF AND IN RESPECT OF ITS PROPERTY, GENERALLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY, THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF THE AFORESAID COURTS. EACH THE PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION, INCLUDING ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY SUCH LITIGATION, BASED ON THE GROUNDS OF FORUM NON CONVENIENS, WHICH IT MAY NOW OR HEREAFTER HAVE TO THE BRINGING OF ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING IN SUCH JURISDICTION. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ITS RESPECTIVE RIGHTS TO A TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY LITIGATION PERMITTED HEREUNDER.

 

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Section 14.5 Remedies.

(a) The procedures specified in this Article will be the sole and exclusive procedures for the resolution of disputes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this LLC Agreement or any other Operative Agreement, (i) in no event will any party be liable for any lost profits, exemplary, indirect, special, punitive or consequential Damages of any nature arising out of or in connection with this LLC Agreement, the other Operative Agreements or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby (except for any such otherwise excluded damages payable to a Third Party by a Member or the Company), regardless of whether a claim is based on contract, tort, strict liability or any other theory of liability and (ii) no arbitrator or court have the ability to terminate this LLC Agreement.

(b) Awards (including any interest provided thereon) rendered by an arbitrator or court may be offset by the party entitled to such award against any payment obligation owed by such party under this LLC Agreement or the other Operative Agreements to the party against whom such award was rendered. Judgment in any award rendered by an arbitrator or court may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Section 14.6 Survival.

The terms and conditions of this Article XIV will continue to apply notwithstanding that a party may no longer be a Member of the Company.

Article XV.

NON-COMPETITION/NON-SOLICITATION

Section 15.1 Member Non-Competes and Exceptions

(a) Except as provided in Section 15.1(b) or as otherwise permitted in writing by the Company and the other Member(s), during the period in which a Party is a Member of the Company, and in the event a Party Transfers its Membership Interest in the Company, for the period specified in Section 15.1(c) after such Transfer, such Member shall not, and shall cause its respective Subsidiaries not to, (i) manufacture, market or sell any Non-Compete Products or (ii) license to a Third Party (other than a Subsidiary) technology and/or intellectual property directly related to the manufacture, marketing, or sale of any Non-Compete Products (collectively the “Non-Competition Scope”).

 

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(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 15.1(a) and elsewhere in this or any other agreement, each Member and its Subsidiaries will be permitted to:

(i) manufacture, market and sell any products other than Non-Compete Products to each other or to any Third Party who manufactures, markets or sells Non-Compete Products;

(ii) enter into nondisclosure agreements with any of its customers or provide technical service to any of its customers with respect to any products sold by such Member or its Subsidiaries, including LLC Products to the extent permitted under Section 15.1(b)(iii) and (iv);

(iii) subject to the restrictions set forth in any purchase or distribution agreement between the Company and a Member, resell to each other and to any Third Party any LLC Products purchased from the Company;

(iv) in the case of NatureWorks and its Subsidiaries, purchase and resell any LLC Product purchased from a Third Party to the extent Company cannot supply NatureWorks and its Subsidiaries’ requirements for LLC Products (other than due to a failure of NatureWorks to supply Company’s requirements for the PLA necessary to make such LLC Products in accordance with the PLA Sales Agreement of even date herewith, between NatureWorks and the Company, as amended from time to time);

(v) conduct research and development of any kind, including without limitation related to Non-Compete Products, provided, however, that no Subsidiary of BioAmber, Sinoven or NatureWorks shall be permitted to conduct such research and development unless any Technology(as defined in the Technology License Agreement) that (1) is a Recipe, (2) specifically pertains to a use or methods of using of LLC Products, or (3) specifically pertains to methods of making LLC Products (but not to methods for making any ingredients of LLC Products, including without limitation PLA, PBS or Sinoven Modified PBS),and that is conceived by at least one employee, agent or

 

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contractor of such Subsidiary after the Effective Date but prior to the earliest of (i) the first anniversary of the Transfer by the parent of such Subsidiary of its Membership Interest (other than to an Affiliate) or (ii) the dissolution of LLC, is subject to the terms of the Technology License Agreement applicable to Collaboration Technology developed by the parent of said Subsidiary;

(vi) license available technology and intellectual property to each other or to a Third Party for use outside the Non-Competition Scope;

(vii) license any technology or intellectual property relating to methods of using LLC Products within or outside the Non-Competition Scope; and

(viii) make any disclosure permitted under the Master Confidentiality Agreement.

(c) The provision of Section 15.1(a) of this Agreement shall continue to apply to a Transferring Member and its Subsidiaries for a period of (i) [***] years after the Transfer of all of such Member’s Membership Interest in the Company to any Entity(s) other than such Member’s Affiliate(s) if such Transfer occurs prior to the first anniversary of the formation of the Company, (ii) for a period of [***] years after the Transfer of all of such Member’s Membership Interest in the Company to any Entity(s) other than such Member’s Affiliates if such Transfer occurs on or after the [***] anniversary of the formation of the Company, but prior to the [***] anniversary of the formation of the Company and (iii) for a period of [***] after the Transfer of all of such Member’s Membership Interest in the Company to any Entity(s) other than such Member’s Affiliate(s) if such Transfer occurs on or after the [***] anniversary of the formation of the Company, but prior to the [***] anniversary of the formation of the Company. The provisions of Section 15.1(a) of this Agreement shall terminate if such Transfer occurs on or after the [***] anniversary of this Agreement. The provisions of this Section 15.1 shall also terminate on the earliest to occur of (i) a dissolution of the Company or (ii) the concurrent transfer by both Members of their Membership Interests to an Entity other than an Affiliate of such Member. In addition, NatureWorks will no longer be bound by this Section 15.1 if [***].

 

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Section 15.2 Acquisitions Within the Scope of the Business Purpose.

(a) Neither Member (or a Subsidiary thereof) may, directly or indirectly, purchase a Controlling interest in any Entity or assets thereof (an “Acquired Entity”), where 50% or more of the annual revenues of such Acquired Entity or from such assets are derived from operations (including licensing) within the Non-Competition Scope, without the written consent of the Governance Board. If a Member (or a Subsidiary thereof), directly or indirectly, purchases a Controlling interest in an Acquired Entity or a portion thereof, where less than 50% of the annual revenues of the Acquired Entity or from such assets are derived from operations (including licensing) within the Non-Competition Scope, then that Member shall offer to sell that portion of the Entity that falls within the Non-Competition Scope to the Company at fair market value. The Company then will have ninety (90) days within which to accept or reject the offer. If the Company rejects the offer, then the Member will have eighteen (18) months to sell, or cause to be sold, the portion that falls within the Non-Competition Scope, provided, however, that a Member may not offer that portion of the Entity that falls within the Business Purpose to a Third Party upon terms more favorable than those offered to the Company. If the Member is unable to sell, or cause to be sold such portion within the specified time period, it may retain such portion and it shall be exempt from the restrictions contained in Article XV; provided, however, that in such case and subject to such Member (or a Subsidiary thereof) having Control over such Acquired Entity’s business decisions, such Member shall (or cause its Subsidiary to) use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause such Acquired Entity to: (i) enter into a mutually acceptable exclusive distribution agreement with the Company under which any sales of such portion of such Acquired Entity that falls within the Non-Competition Scope shall be conducted by the Company on such Acquired Entity’s behalf; and (ii) offer to the Company licenses to any technology owned or controlled by the Acquired Entity (or the Member or a Subsidiary of the Member) for use within the Non-Competition Scope at terms and conditions that when considered as a whole are not less favorable to the

 

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Company than the terms and conditions offered to or agreed by any Third Party. Nothing in this subsection 15.2 (b) will require a Member (or its Subsidiary) to provide the Company a license to any technology that was exclusively licensed to a Third Party by the Acquired Entity, prior to the Member (or its Subsidiary) acquiring a Controlling interest in such Acquired Entity.

(b) The provisions of this Section shall apply only for so long as a Member owns, directly or indirectly, a Membership Interest in the Company.

Section 15.3 Non-Hire/Non-Solicitation.

For so long as a Member holds a Membership Interest in the Company, and for a period of one (1) year thereafter (or, if the Exclusive Distribution Agreement between the Company and NatureWorks is still in effect after the end of such one year period, for so long as such Exclusive Distribution Agreement remains in effect), and except if agreed to in writing by the Members or by the Governance Board, (a) such Member or former Member will not solicit for employment employees of the Company or employees of the other Member (or NatureWorks, if it is a distributor under the Exclusive Distribution Agreement), and (b) the Company will not solicit for employment employees of such Member (other than employees of such Member that are seconded to the Company); provided, however, that the preceding restrictions on non-hiring and non-solicitation will terminate upon dissolution of the Company or the concurrent transfer by both Members of their Membership Interests to a Third Party; provided, however, further, that the foregoing shall not restrict general solicitations of employment through advertisements or other means that are not directed specifically at such employees.

Section 15.4 Obligations of BioAmber

Until such time as BioAmber becomes a Member of the Company in connection with the merger of Sinoven into BioAmber, and subject to the satisfaction by BioAmber of the requirements of this Agreement, BioAmber agrees to be bound by the obligations of this Article XV as if it were a Member as defined herein. In addition, for the purpose of resolving disputes related to this Section 15.4, BioAmber agrees to be bound the dispute resolution provisions of Article XIV as if it were a “Member” for the purposes of

 

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such Article. BioAmber also agrees to be bound by any additional provisions of this Agreement that are necessary to ensure that NatureWorks and the Company receive the benefit of this Section 15.4.

Article XVI.

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 16.1 Further Assurances.

At any time and from time to time after the date of this LLC Agreement, each Member will, upon the reasonable request of another Member, perform, execute, acknowledge, deliver, file or record all such further acts, deeds, assignments, instruments, certificates, transfers, conveyances, powers of attorney, assurances or other documents as may be reasonably required to effect or evidence the transactions contemplated in this LLC Agreement or to comply with any Laws.

Section 16.2 Notices.

All notices and consents (collectively, “Notices”) provided for in this LLC Agreement or by Law must be in writing and given by delivery (including personal delivery, delivery by courier, overnight delivery service, delivery by U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, confirmed facsimile or email transmittal). Notices are effective on receipt. Notices must be addressed as follows:

 

if to Company:    AmberWorks LLC
   3850 Annapolis Lane North, Suite 180
   Plymouth, Minnesota 55447
   Attention: General Manager
   Phone: [***]
   Fax: (763) 253-4499
   Email: [***]

 

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   With a copy to Sinoven (if not sent by Sinoven) and to NatureWorks (if not sent by NatureWorks)
if to Sinoven at:    Sinoven Biopolymers Inc.
   3850 Annapolis Lane North
   Plymouth, Minnesota
   55447
   Attn: President & CEO
   Phone: (514) 844-8000 ext. [***]
   Fax: (514) 844-1414
   Email: [***]
with a copy to:    Boivin Desbiens Senecal, g.p.
   2000 McGill College, Suite 2000
   Montreal, Quebec, Canada
   H3A 3H3
   Attn: Thomas Desbiens
   Phone: (514) 844-5468, ext. [***]
   Fax: (514) 844-5836
   Email: [***]
if to NatureWorks at:    NatureWorks, LLC
   15305 Minnetonka Blvd.
   Minnetonka, MN 55345
   Attn: President
   Phone: [***]
   Fax: (952) 931-1466
   Email: [***]

or to such other address as the Company, Sinoven or NatureWorks may, from time to time, designate by notice duly given in accordance with the provisions of this Section. A copy of any Notice given by a Member to another Member will also be delivered to the Company.

Section 16.3 Reproductions.

For purposes of this LLC Agreement, any copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reliable reproduction of a writing, transmission or signature may be substituted or used in lieu of the original writing, transmission or signature for any and all purposes for which the original writing, transmission or signature could be used; provided that such copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction will be a complete reproduction of the entire original writing, transmission or signature, as the case may be.

 

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Section 16.4 Governing Law.

This LLC Agreement, and the application and interpretation hereof, will be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with its terms and by the internal laws of the State of Delaware, and specifically the Act, without reference to any conflict of law or choice of law principles that the State of Delaware might apply.

Section 16.5 Waiver of Action for Partition.

Each Member hereby irrevocably waives any right that it may have to maintain any action for partition with respect to the Property.

Section 16.6 Entire Agreement.

(a) This LLC Agreement and the other Operative Agreements constitute the entire agreement of the Members relating to the subject matter hereof and supersede all prior contracts or agreements, whether oral or written, relating to such subject matter including the Memorandum of Understanding entered into between BioAmber and Natureworks as of June 23 rd 2011 and the initial Limited Liability Company Agreement entered into between Sinoven, NatureWorks, the Company and BioAmber as of February 15th, 2012. There are no representations, warranties, agreements, arrangements or understandings, oral or written, between or among the Members relating to the subject matter of the Operative Agreements that are not fully expressed in the Operative Agreements.

Section 16.7 Amendment.

Neither this LLC Agreement nor any of the terms hereof may be terminated, amended, supplemented or modified, except by an instrument in writing signed by all of the Members.

Section 16.8 Waivers.

The failure or delay of any Member to exercise any of its rights under this LLC Agreement may not be construed as a waiver thereof. The acceptance by one Member of the defective performance of the other Member or a waiver of the non performance of the other Member may not be construed as a waiver of the rights of the Member with respect

 

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to any subsequent defective performance or nonperformance by the other Member; and no single or partial exercise of any rights by any Member will preclude any other or further exercise of those rights or the exercise of any other rights hereunder by that Member or any other Member. No waiver or release of any of the terms, conditions, covenants or provisions of this LLC Agreement will be valid or effective unless the same is in writing duly executed by the Member to be bound thereby.

Section 16.9 Limitation on Rights of Others.

Nothing in this LLC Agreement, whether express or implied, may be construed to give any Entity (other than the Company, the Members and their permitted successors and assigns in their capacity as Members) any legal or equitable right, benefit, remedy or claim under or in respect of this LLC Agreement or any covenants, conditions or provisions contained herein, whether as a direct, indirect, intended or incidental third-party beneficiary or otherwise. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, none of the provisions of this LLC Agreement are for the benefit of, or enforceable by, any creditors of the Company or creditors of a Member; and no creditor of the Company or a Member will have any rights to compel any actions or payments under this LLC Agreement or any agreement between the Company and any Member with respect to any Capital Contribution or otherwise.

Section 16.10 Successors and Assigns.

The terms, conditions, and obligations contained in this LLC Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and, to the extent permitted by Article XII of this LLC Agreement, their respective successors and assigns.

Section 16.11 Public Announcements.

Except as may be required by Law, none of the parties may make any public announcement or filing with respect to this LLC Agreement without the prior written consent of the other parties hereto. The announcing or filing party must review any public announcements or filings required by Law with the other parties prior to public announcement or filing.

 

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Section 16.12 Counterparts.

This LLC Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all signatory parties had signed the same document. All counterparts will be construed together and will constitute one and the same instrument.

Section 16.13 Severability.

If any provision contained in this LLC Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect against, it is the intent and agreement of the parties that this LLC Agreement will be amended by reforming any such provision to the extent necessary to render it valid, legal and enforceable while preserving its intent and, in any event, any such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will only apply in the specific jurisdiction where the determination is made, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions contained herein will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby, except that this LLC Agreement may not be reformed in any way that will deny to any party the essential benefits of this LLC Agreement.

Section 16.14 Expenses.

Except as otherwise specifically provided in this LLC Agreement, each Member will bear its fees, costs and expenses in connection with the transactions contemplated herein.

Section 16.15 Confidentiality.

The parties hereto will be bound by the terms of the Master Confidentiality Agreement with respect to Confidential Information provided or otherwise obtained under or in connection with this LLC Agreement.

Section 16.16 Enforcement by Members.

Each of the Members will have the right and authority to enforce the rights of the Company against the other Member or its Affiliates, whether under this LLC Agreement or any Operative Agreement or otherwise.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has caused this LLC Agreement to be duly executed and delivered in its name and on its behalf, all as of the day and year first above written.

 

  SINOVEN BIOPOLYMERS INC.    
  By:  

 

     
  Name: Jean-François Huc    
  Title: Director    
  NATUREWORKS LLC    
  By:  

/s/ Marc Verbruggen

     
  Name: Marc Verbruggen    
  Title: President & CEO    
  AMBERWORKS LLC    
  By:  

/s/ Marc Verbruggen

    By:  

 

  Name: Marc Verbruggen   Name: Jean-François Huc
  Title: Duly authorized by the Board   Title: Duly authorized by the Board

Solely in respect of its undertaking in Section 15.4 of this Agreement

 

  BIOAMBER INC.  
  By:  

 

     
  Name: Jean-François Huc  
  Title: President & CEO  

 

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EXHIBIT A

OPERATIVE AGREEMENTS GLOSSARY

Each agreement defined in Exhibit A means that Agreement as amended, supplemented and modified, from time to time in accordance with the provisions of that Agreement.

“AAA” has the meaning given that term in Section 14.3(a).

“Acquired Entity” has the meaning given to that term in Section 15.2.

“Act” means the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act, Delaware Code, Title 6, Section 18-101, et seq., as amended from time to time.

“Additional Capital Contributions” means any Capital Contributions other than the Initial Capital Contributions.

“Adjusted Deficit Capital Account” means with respect to each Member, the deficit balance, if any, in that Member’s Capital Account as of the end of the Company’s Fiscal Year, after giving effect to the following adjustments:

(a) Credit to that Capital Account of any amount which that Member is obligated to restore under Treas. Reg. §1.704-1 (b)(2)(ii)(c), as well as any addition thereto pursuant to the penultimate sentences of Treasury Regulations. §§1.704-2(g)(1) and (i)(5); and

(b) Debit to such Capital Account of the items described in Treasury Regulations §§1.704-1 (b)(2)(ii)(d)(4), (5) and (6).

This definition of Adjusted Deficit Capital Account is intended to comply with Treasury Regulations §1.704-1 (b)(2)(ii)(d), and is to be interpreted consistently with that regulation.

“Affiliate” means, with respect to an Entity, any other Entity that directly or indirectly Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with that Entity.

“Annual Business Plan and Budget” has the meaning given that term in Section 11.1.

 

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“Bankruptcy” means any of the events set forth in Section 18-304 of the Act, including the passage of any time periods referred to therein. It means, with respect to any Entity, (i) the filing of any petition or answer by such Entity seeking to adjudicate itself as bankrupt or insolvent, or seeking for itself any liquidation, winding-up, reorganization, arrangement, adjustment, protection, relief, or composition of such Entity or its debts under any Laws relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization or relief of debtors or seeking, consenting to, or acquiescing in the entry of an order for relief where a receiver, trustee, custodian or other similar official is appointed for such Entity or for any substantial part of its property, (ii) the entering of an order for relief or approving a petition of relief for reorganization or any other petition seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, winding up, dissolution, or other similar relief under any present or future bankruptcy, insolvency or similar Law, (iii) the filing of any such petition against any such Entity which petition will not be dismissed within ninety (90) days, or (iv) without the consent or acquiescence of such Entity, the entering of an order appointing a trustee, custodian, receiver, liquidator or other similar representative of such Entity or of all or any substantial part of the property of such Entity which order will not be dismissed within ninety (90) days.

“Bio-PBS” means a PBS material wherein [***].

“Business Purpose” means directly or indirectly engaging in the research, development, manufacture, licensing or sale of LLC Products and all other activities that are necessary in furtherance thereof.

“Capital Account” means, with respect to any Member, the Capital Account maintained for such Member in accordance with Section 4.3 of this LLC Agreement.

“Capital Contributions” will mean, collectively, the Initial Capital Contribution and any Additional Capital Contributions.

“Capital Notice” will have the meaning given to that term in Section 4.2(a).

“Certificate of Formation” means the Certificate of Formation of the Company as filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware.

 

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“Code” means the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time, or corresponding provisions of subsequent superseding U.S. federal revenue Laws. A reference to a section of the Code will be deemed to include any mandatory or successor provisions thereto.

“Company” means AmberWorks LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company.

“Company Minimum Gain” will have the meaning set forth in the term “partnership minimum gain” in Treasury Regulations §§1.704 2(b)(2) and 1.704 2(d).

“Company Value” shall mean, as of a date of determination, the aggregate value of all the Members’ Membership Interests, determined as of such date as follows. Upon the occurrence of an event requiring the determination of the Transfer Value or upon the occurrence of a valuation required because of an Additional Capital Contribution, the Members shall for a period of sixty (60) days of the occurrence of such event (the “ Company Value Negotiation Period ”), negotiate, in good faith, in an attempt to mutually agree on the Company Value. If the Members fail to reach agreement on a Company Value or terms during the Company Value Negotiation Period, the Members will attempt to agree on an independent Third Party appraiser of national reputation who then will determine the Company Value within sixty (60) days after appointment by the parties. If the Members are unable to agree on an independent Third Party appraiser within fifteen (15) days after the end of the Company Value Negotiation Period, each Member will appoint an independent Third Party appraiser of national reputation within thirty (30) days after the end of the Company Value Negotiation Period which appraisers will within fifteen (15) days of the date upon which the last of the two appraisers was appointed, agree on a third independent Third Party appraiser of national reputation who is qualified to make the Company Value determination and has no material relationship with either Member or any of their Affiliates (the “ Independent Third Party Appraiser ”). Within sixty (60) days of the appointment of the Independent Third Party Appraiser, the three appraisers will report back to the Members with the Company Value that is agreeable to all three appraisers or, absent agreement of the appraisers, will each report its Company Value, and the Company Value will be deemed to be an amount equal to: (A) the sum of (x) the determination of Company Value as determined by the Third Party Appraiser,

 

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plus (y) whichever of the two determinations of Company Value determined by the appraisers appointed by the Members is closer to the determination of Company Value as determined by the Third Party Appraiser, divided by (B) two. The Company Value determined in accordance herewith shall be final and binding on the Members and not challengeable by them. The Members shall split the cost of, as applicable, the one appraiser or the Independent Third Party Appraiser in accordance with their respective Percentage Interests and, if applicable, each Member shall be responsible for the cost of the appraiser appointed by it. When determining Company Value, the Company shall be valued on a going concern basis and the restrictions on Transfers set forth in Article XII shall be ignored so that the Company Value will be determined as though the membership interests were freely transferable.

“Competitive Information” has the meaning given that term in Section 6.2(c).

“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Master Confidentiality Agreement.

“Contributing Member” shall have the meaning given to that term is Section 4.2(b)

“Control” means, with respect to an Entity, the direct or indirect ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting membership interests, equity securities or other evidences of ownership interest of the Entity, except that, with respect to the use of the term “Affiliate” in Sections 6.2(c)(iii) and 9.2 only, it means the direct or indirect ownership of fifty percent (50%) or more of the membership interests, equity securities or other evidences of ownership of the Entity, and “Controlled” and “Controlling” have meanings correlative thereto.

“Damages” means collectively the following: actual losses, liabilities, damages, claims, demands, judgments, interest, fines, penalties, costs, settlements or settlement amounts and expenses (including all reasonable attorney, consultant, contractor, accountant or similar fees) plus the costs of enforcing any indemnity provided for in this LLC Agreement or any of the Operative Agreements. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Damages” will not include lost profits, consequential, indirect, special, punitive or exemplary damages (except for those payable to a Third Party by the Company or a Member).

 

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“Deadlock” will have the meaning set forth in Section 12.3.

“Deadlock Negotiation Period” will have the meaning set forth in Section 12.3(e).

“Default” means any of the following acts or conditions of a Member: (i) Bankruptcy of a Member; (ii) any material breach of this LLC Agreement, including Transfer by such Member of all or any portion of its Membership Interest in violation of Article XII; any failure by a Member to make any Additional Capital Contribution pursuant to Section 4.2(a); or any material breach of Article 12 or 15 of this LLC Agreement; which material breach remains uncured for sixty (60) days (five (5) days for a failure to make a required Additional Capital Contribution) after notice thereof from the Company or any other Member; or (iii) a Member’s willful and material bad faith breach of the Technology License Agreement, the Master Confidentiality Agreement, the PLA Sales Agreement or the Exclusive Distribution Agreement.

“Depreciation” means, for each Fiscal Year, an amount equal to the depreciation, amortization, or other cost recovery deduction allowable for federal income tax purposes with respect to an asset for such Fiscal Year, except that if the Gross Asset Value of an asset differs from its adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes at the beginning of such Fiscal Year, then Depreciation will be an amount which bears the same ratio to such beginning Gross Asset Value as the federal income tax depreciation, amortization, or other cost recovery deduction for such Fiscal Year bears to such beginning adjusted tax basis; provided, however, that, if the adjusted basis for federal income tax purposes of an asset at the beginning of such Fiscal Year is zero, then Depreciation will be determined with reference to such beginning Gross Asset Value using any reasonable method selected by the Governance Board.

“Dispute” has the meaning given that term in Section 14.1.

“Dissolution Event” means each of the events listed in Section 13.3.

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cooperative, association, foreign trust or foreign business organization; government or governmental organization, and the heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of the Entity when the context so permits.

“Estimated Expenses” for any Fiscal Year shall mean and equal the excess, if any, of (a) the Total Expenses (excluding the Sinoven License Fee Payment or Sinoven offset, however characterized) set forth in the Annual Business Plan and Budget for the immediately preceding Fiscal Year, over (b) 50% of the Gross Profit set forth in the Annual Business Plan and Budget for such preceding year. “Fiscal Year” means the taxable year of the Company, which will, unless otherwise required by the Code, be the calendar year.

“GAAP” means generally accepted accounting principles, as in effect from time to time, set forth in the opinions and pronouncements of the Accounting Principles Board of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and statements and pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or in such other statements by such other Entity as may be approved by a significant segment of the accounting profession in the United States, all as applied on a consistent basis during the period involved.

“Governance Board” means the entity established and described in Article VI.

“Gross Asset Value” means, with respect to any asset, the adjusted basis of such asset for Federal income tax purposes, except as follows:

(a) The initial Gross Asset Value of any asset contributed by a Member to the Company will be the fair market value of such asset at the time it is accepted by the Company, unreduced by any liability secured by such asset, as determined by the contributing Member and the Governance Board;

(b) The Gross Asset Values of all Company assets will be adjusted to equal their respective fair market values, unreduced by any liabilities secured by such assets, as determined by the Governance Board, as of the following times: (i) the acquisition of an additional interest in the Company by any new or existing Member in exchange for more than a de minimus Capital Contribution; (ii) the distribution by the Company to a Member

 

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of more than a de minimus amount of Property as consideration for an interest in the Company; and (iii) the liquidation of the Company within the meaning Of Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(ii)(g); provided, however, that adjustments pursuant to clauses (i) and (ii) above will be made only if the Governance Board reasonably determines that such adjustments are necessary or appropriate to reflect the relative economic interests of the Members in the Company;

(c) The Gross Asset Value of any Company asset distributed to any Member will be adjusted to equal the fair market value of such asset, unreduced by any liability secured by such asset, on the date of distribution as determined by the distributee and the Governance Board; and

(d) The Gross Asset Values of Company assets will be increased (or decreased) to reflect any adjustments to the adjusted basis of such assets pursuant to Code §734(b) or Code §743(b), but only to the extent that such adjustments are taken into account in determining Capital Accounts pursuant to Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m) and paragraph (f) of the definition of “Net Profits” and “Net Losses” and Section 10.2(g) of this LLC Agreement; provided, however, that Gross Asset Values will not be adjusted pursuant to this paragraph (d) to the extent the Governance Board determines that an adjustment pursuant to paragraph (b) of this definition is necessary or appropriate in connection with a transaction that would otherwise result in an adjustment pursuant to this paragraph (d).

If the Gross Asset Value of an asset has been determined or adjusted pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), or (d) of this definition, then such Gross Asset Value thereafter will be adjusted by the Depreciation taken into account with respect to such asset for purposes of computing Net Profits and Net Losses.

Guarantee ” shall mean the Guarantee and Agreement, dated as of the date of this LLC Agreement, by BioAmber in favor of NatureWorks and the Company.

“Initial Capital Contributions” means a Member’s initial contribution to the capital of the Company pursuant to Section 4.1 of this LLC Agreement.

 

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“LLC Agreement” means this restated Limited Liability Company Agreement among NatureWorks, Sinoven and the Company, and any Exhibits and Schedules hereto, as the same may be amended from time to time.

“LLC Products” means compounded blend products, in pelletized form, in which the compounded blend pellets contain [***] of PLA and [***] of PBS; provided, however, that on a case by case basis Sinoven and NatureWorks may by mutual written agreement include as LLC Products certain PLA/PBS blends that [***].

“Law” means any foreign or US federal, state or local law, rule, regulation, code, ordinance, treaty or order of any governmental agency. The term “Law” will include each of the foregoing (and each provision thereof) as in effect at each, every and any of the times in question, including any amendments, replacements, supplements, extensions, codifications, consolidations, restatements, revisions or reenactments thereto or thereof, and whether or not in effect at the date of this LLC Agreement.

“Lien” means, with respect to any property, any mortgage, lien, pledge, charge, conditional sales agreement, title retention agreement, lease, security interest, easement, right-of-way, title defect, restriction or other encumbrance of any kind or with respect to that property.

“Master Confidentiality Agreement” means the Master Confidentiality Agreement of even date among the Company, NatureWorks, Sinoven, and BioAmber as same may be amended from time to time.

“Member” means each of NatureWorks and Sinoven and each of the Entities that hereafter may become a Member in accordance with the procedures as set forth in this LLC Agreement.

“Member Nonrecourse Debt” has the meaning set forth in “Partner Nonrecourse Debt” in Treasury Regulations §1.704-2(b)(4).

“Member Nonrecourse Debt Minimum Gain” means an amount, with respect to each Member Nonrecourse Debt, equal to the Company Minimum Gain that would result if such Member Nonrecourse Debt were treated as a Nonrecourse Liability, determined in accordance with Treasury Regulations §1.704-2(i)(3).

 

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“Member Nonrecourse Deductions” has the meaning set forth in “partner nonrecourse deductions” in Treasury Regulations §§1.704-2(i)(1) and 1.704-2(i)(2).

“Member Representatives” means the individuals designated to serve on the Governance Board of the Company in accordance with Article VI of this LLC Agreement.

“Membership Interest” means the entire beneficial ownership interest of a Member in the Company, including that Member’s (i) right to participate in the management of the business and affairs of the Company, provided the Member is a Voting Member (ii) right to vote on, consent to, or otherwise participate in, any decision or action of or by the Members granted pursuant to this LLC Agreement and the Act, provided the Member is a Voting Member, (iii) right to inspect the books and records of the Company, (iv) Capital Account, and (v) right to share in the profits and losses of the Company and to receive distributions, together with that Member’s obligations to comply with the terms of this LLC Agreement and of the Operative Agreements; and those obligations attributable to a Member under the Act or the Certificate of Formation.

“Membership Interest Percentage” means the percentage set forth for each Member in Section 4.1 of the LLC Agreement as adjusted in accordance with the provisions of this LLC Agreement.

“NatureWorks” means NatureWorks LLC, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware.

“Non-Compete Products” means [***].

“Non Contributing Member” shall have the meaning given to that term in Section 4.2(b).

“Non-Voting Member” shall mean a Member which becomes a non-voting Member pursuant to Section 4.2(d) of this LLC Agreement.

 

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“Net Profits” and “Net Losses” means, for each Fiscal Year, an amount equal to the taxable income or loss of the Company for such Fiscal Year, determined in accordance with Code §703(a) (for this purpose, all items of income, gain, loss, or deduction required to be stated separately pursuant to Code §703(a)(1) will be included in taxable income or loss), with the following adjustments:

(a) Any income of the Company that is exempt from federal income tax and not otherwise taken into account in computing Net Profits or Net Losses pursuant to this definition will be added to such taxable income or loss;

(b) Any expenditures of the Company described in Code §705(a)(2)(B) or treated as Code §705(a)(2)(B) expenditures pursuant to Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(i), and not otherwise taken into account in computing Net Profits or Net Losses pursuant to this definition will be subtracted from such taxable income or loss;

(c) In the event the Gross Asset Value of any Company asset is adjusted pursuant to paragraphs (b) or (c) of the definition of “Gross Asset Value,” the amount of such adjustment will be taken into account as gain or loss from the disposition of such asset for purposes of computing Net Profits or Net Losses;

(d) Gain or loss resulting from any disposition of Property with respect to which gain or loss is recognized for federal income tax purposes will be computed by reference to the Gross Asset Value of the Property disposed, notwithstanding that the adjusted tax basis of such Property differs from its Gross Asset Value;

(e) In lieu of the depreciation, amortization, and other cost recovery deductions taken into account in computing such taxable income or loss, there will be taken into account Depreciation for such Fiscal Year, computed in accordance with the definition of Depreciation above;

(f) To the extent an adjustment to the adjusted tax basis of any Property pursuant to Code §734(b) or Code §743(b) is required pursuant to Treasury Regulations §1.704-1(b)(2)(iv)(m)(4) to be taken into account in determining Capital Accounts as a result of a distribution other than in complete liquidation of a Membership Interest, the amount of such adjustment will be treated as an item of gain (if the adjustment increases the basis of

 

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the asset) or loss (if the adjustment decreases the basis of the asset) from the disposition of the asset and will be taken into account for purposes of computing Net Profits or Net Losses; and

(g) Notwithstanding any other provision of this definition, any items that are specially allocated pursuant to Section 10.2 of this LLC Agreement will not be taken into account in computing Net Profits or Net Losses. The amounts of the items of Company income, gain, loss or deduction available to be specially allocated pursuant to Section 10.2 will be determined by applying rules analogous to those set forth in paragraphs (a) through (f) above.

“Nonrecourse Deductions” has the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulations §1.704-2(b)(1).

“Nonrecourse Liability” has the meaning set forth in Treasury Regulations §1.704-2(b)(3).

“Non Transferring Member” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.2.

“Notices” has the meaning given that term in Section 16.2.

“Offered Interest” has the meaning given that term in Section 12.2(a).

“Offering Notice” has the meaning set forth in Section 12.2(a).

“Officers” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1 of this LLC Agreement.

“Operative Agreements” means this LLC Agreement, and the following agreements, all of even date herewith, as the same may be amended from time to time, and any Research Services Agreement that may be executed between each Member (or BioAmber) and the Company from time to time, in the form of the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit B; provided that if the BioAmber is a Party to a Research Services Agreement and is not yet a Member of the Company, the Agreement will be substantially in the form of Exhibit B, with appropriate modifications to reflect BioAmber’s status:

(a) the Administrative Services Agreements between NatureWorks and the Company and between Sinoven and the Company,

(b) the Employee Seconding Agreement, between BioAmber and the Company

 

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(c) the Technology License Agreement,

(d) the PLA Sales Agreement between NatureWorks, and the Company,

(e) the Exclusive Distribution Agreement between NatureWorks and the Company,

(f) the Master Confidentiality Agreement,

(g) the Guarantee, and

(h) the Side Letter Regarding Additive Efficacy among NatureWorks, the Company and Sinoven.

“Other Member” has the meaning given that term in Section 12.2(c).

“PBS” is a polymer comprised primarily of residues of diacids and diols, wherein the diacid component comprises [***] by mole of succinic acid and the diol component comprises [***] by mole of 1,4-butanediol.

“PLA” means a polymer comprised primarily of lactic acid residues.

“Property” means all real and personal property (tangible or intangible) contributed to or acquired by the Company, including cash and any improvements, additions and alterations thereto.

“Purchaser” has the meaning given that term in Section 12.2(g).

“Reserves” means, for any period, funds set aside or amounts allocated during such period to reserves that will be maintained in amounts deemed sufficient by the Governance Board for working capital, capital expenditures and to pay taxes, insurance, debt service, or other costs or expenses, including potential future tort and environmental liabilities incidental to the ownership or operation of the business of the Company. “Tax Matters Partner” has the meaning set forth in Code §6231.

“Sinoven” means Sinoven Biopolymer Inc., a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware.

“Sinoven Modified PBS” and “Sinoven Modified PBS Products” have the meaning given to them in the Technology License Agreement.

“Subsidiary” means, with respect to an Entity, any other Entity that directly or indirectly is Controlled by such Entity.

 

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“Technology License Agreement” means the agreement among NatureWorks, Sinoven and the Company of even date regarding the disclosure and licensing of intellectual property, as the same may be amended from time to time.

“Third Party” means an Entity other than, NatureWorks, Sinoven or the Company. “Transfer” means a sale, assignment, transfer or other disposal, directly or indirectly, of a Membership Interest, or portion thereof, including a pledge, hypothecation, security interest or other encumbrance that gives the pledgee, secured party or other Entity, upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of an event, the right to acquire a Membership Interest, or portion thereof, or to require that a Membership Interest, or portion thereof, be sold, assigned or transferred.

“Transfer Negotiation Period” will have the meaning set forth in Section 12.2(c).

“Transferring Member” will have the meaning set forth in Section 12.2.

“Transfer Value” shall mean, as of a date of determination with respect to a Member’s Membership Interest, the Company Value as of such date times the Membership Interest Percentage of that Member.

“Treasury Regulations” means and includes LLC proposed temporary and final regulations promulgated under the Code in effect on the date of this LLC Agreement and the corresponding sections of any Treasury Regulations subsequently issued that amend or supersede those Treasury Regulations.

“Voting Member” means a Member of the Company that is not a Non-Voting Member.

 

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EXHIBIT B

Form of the Research Services Agreement

(A) RESEARCH SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Research Services Agreement is entered into as of [date] (the “Effective Date”) by and between [Member] a                      duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of                     , having its principal office at                      (hereinafter called “Member”) and AMBERWORKS LLC a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of State of Delaware, having its principal office at                      (hereinafter called “LLC”);

W I T N E S S E T H:

WHEREAS, Member operates certain research and development facilities;

WHEREAS, LLC is interested in certain Research Services from Member; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and covenants hereinafter set forth, the Parties agree as follows:

Section 16.17 ARTICLE 1 - Definitions

As used in this Research Services Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings, each equally applicable to the singular and plural forms of the terms defined.

1.1 Capitalized terms used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the LLC Agreement.

1.2 “ Patent Rights ”, “ Research Patent Rights ” and “ Research Technology ” and “ Technology ” shall have the respective meanings as set forth in the Technology License Agreement.

1.3 “ Confidential Information ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Master Confidentiality Agreement.

 

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1.4 The following terms have the following meanings:

CPA Firm ” means an independent accounting firm selected by LLC, to whom Member has no reasonable objection.

LLC Indemnitees ” means LLC and its Affiliates and their respective equity holders, officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives.

LLC Agreement ” means a certain Limited Liability Company Agreement among Sinoven Biopolymers, Inc., NatureWorks LLC, AmberWorks LLC and BioAmber Inc. for the organization, operation and management of LLC, having an effective date of February 15 th , 2012, as amended from time to time.

Member Indemnitees ” means the Member, its Affiliates, and their respective equity holders, officers, directors, employees, agents and representatives.

Notices ” means any communications, notices, consents and other communications, provided for in this Research Services Agreement or by law.

Party ” means a party to this Research Services Agreement and Parties shall mean both parties to this Research Services Agreement.

Research Project ” means a research and development project undertaken by Member on behalf of LLC pursuant to an executed Research Service Order.

Research Services Coordinator ” means the individual named by a Party to act as the primary contact person for Research Services provided or received under this Research Services Agreement, designated in accordance with Paragraph 11.4.

Research Service Order ” means a research and development plan describing technical objectives, personnel requirements and timetables for a specific Research Project undertaken pursuant to this Research Services Agreement, substantially in the form of Appendix A or other form mutually acceptable to the Parties, as approved by the Research Services Coordinators of the Parties. Upon establishment of each Research Project, the corresponding Research Service Order shall be incorporated herein by reference. .

Research Services ” means any services rendered by Member (itself or through its Affiliate or subcontractor) to LLC pursuant to a Research Service Order.

 

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Technology License Agreement ” means a certain Technology License Agreement among NatureWorks LLC, Sinoven Biopolymers, Inc., BioAmber Inc. and LLC dated February 15 th , 2012, as amended from time to time.

“                “ Third Party ” shall mean any Entity that is not a Party to this Agreement.

Section 16.18 ARTICLE 2 – Research Projects and Research Service Orders

2.1 Establishing Research Projects . Beginning on the Effective Date, the Parties may enter into one or more Research Projects pursuant to Research Service Orders. The number and nature of specific Research Projects undertaken hereunder shall be at the mutual discretion of the Parties. For each Research Project, Member and LLC shall complete a Research Service Order substantially in the form set forth in Appendix A hereto, specifying at least (a) the scope of Research Services to be rendered (deliverables), (b) an estimated time period for performing the Research Services (including if applicable time periods for performing specific portions of the Research Services as the Parties may agree), (c) an estimate of the cost (budget) of carrying out the Research Project, (d) any Patent Rights of Member that Member believes may have claims that will cover any of the Research Technology to be conceived under the Research Project and (e) any other matters pertaining to the Research Services to which the Parties may agree. However, no Research Service Order shall operate to supersede or amend any inconsistent or conflicting provision of this Research Services Agreement, the Master Confidentiality Agreement, the Technology License Agreement or the LLC Agreement. To the extent any Research Service Order is inconsistent with or conflicts with any of such agreements, that portion of the Research Service Order shall be without effect. A Research Project will become established upon the completion of a Research Services Order and execution thereof by the Research Services Coordinators of each Party. Once a Research Service Order has been executed by the Parties, the Member shall be obligated to perform the Research Project pursuant to the terms of the Research Service Order except (1) if the parties agree in writing to terminate the Research Project or (2) as provided in any of Paragraphs 2.6, 2.7, 3.1 and 7.1.

(a) 2.2 Costs . Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties in a Research Service Order, the estimated costs shall reflect the full cost incurred by Member in providing Research Services under the Research Service Order, including all salary, fringe benefits, travel, direct overhead, materials, supplies, telecommunications, rent, leases, insurance and depreciation of allocable capital plus an adder of fifteen percent (15%), pre-tax, of such full cost.

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Research Service Order that is approved by the Member. The Member shall provide Research Services that are substantially similar in nature and quality to those performed by the Member for its own businesses. Research Services will be provided during normal working hours and under such terms and conditions of employment as are usual for the individuals performing the Research Services. If agreed by the Member and LLC, a Research Service Order may specify that the Research Services will be provided in whole or in part by designated individuals.

2.4 Subcontracting . Unless and to the extent specified in a Research Service Order, the Member, may, as it in its sole discretion deems necessary or appropriate: (a) use personnel of the Member to perform the Research Services; or (b) subcontract the Research Services (in whole or in part) to a Third Party, to the extent such Third Party services are routinely utilized by Member to provide similar services to the Member or are reasonably necessary for the efficient performance of Research Services under the Research Service Order, with the proviso that such subcontractor agrees in writing to comply with all terms and conditions of this Research Services Agreement that run to the Member.

2.5 Reporting and Consultation by Member . The Member and LLC will from time to time mutually arrange for the Member to transmit Research Technology conceived and related technical data generated under a given Research Project to LLC, in writing or orally, as the Parties may find convenient. To facilitate such transmission of such Research Technology and related technical data, the Member will, at the request of LLC, make its employees or agents who are knowledgeable about a Research Project available for consultation with LLC and such other persons as LLC may specify, for reasonable periods, and at such times and places as the Parties may agree.

2.6 Amendment of Research Service Orders . Any mutually agreeable changes in a Research Project shall be detailed in an amended Research Service Order that has been approved by the Research Services Coordinators for the Parties, and will become effective as the date of such approval. The amended Research Service Order will upon taking effect supersede the original Research Service Order with respect to all Research Services not already performed under the original Research Service Order.

2.7 Termination of Research Projects .

(a) Subject to Paragraphs 3.1 and 7.1, a Member may terminate any Research Project:

(1) by providing of at least ninety (90) days prior written notice to LLC;

 

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(2) at any time, if it becomes apparent to the Member that the goals and/or deliverables of the Research Project cannot reasonably be accomplished within the estimated budget or that the Research Project will otherwise be futile; or

(3) at any time, if an individual specified in the Research Service Order becomes unable to perform the Research Services and no replacement acceptable to LLC is available to Member.

Upon termination of any Research Services under this Section 2.7(a), LLC shall pay Member for all Research Services performed under the applicable Research Service Order, through the date of termination.

(b) Subject to Paragraphs 3.1 and Article 7, LLC may terminate any Research Project by providing written notice to the Member at any time, provided that (1) LLC shall pay Member for all Research Services performed under the applicable Research Service Order, through the date of termination and (2) if LLC provides Member with less than ninety (90) days prior written notice of its intention to terminate any Research Project, LLC shall further reimburse Member for any out-of-pocket costs Member reasonably incurred in anticipation of performing such Research Project, including without limitation expenditures for materials and equipment to the extent Member cannot defray such costs or use acquired materials and/or equipment on its own account. Upon paying for such acquired materials and equipment, title and right of possession thereto shall pass to LLC.

(c) If a Research Service Order is to be terminated by either Party, both Parties will exercise reasonable efforts to cooperate to assure a smooth transition.

2.8 Communication of Active Research Projects . Member’s Research Services Coordinator shall maintain a listing of active Research Projects established under the provisions of Paragraph 2.1 above. Member’s Research Services Coordinator shall provide a copy of that listing to the Research Services Coordinator for the other Member of LLC promptly upon request.

Section 16.19 ARTICLE 3 – Term

3.1 Term. This Research Services Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall continue until the earlier of:

(a) the dissolution of LLC;

 

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(b) the Transfer of all of Member’s Membership Interest in LLC to any Entity other than an Affiliate of Member;

(c) December 31, 2014, after which point this Research Services Agreement shall continue from year to year until cancelled by either Party upon notice at least sixty (60) days in advance of a calendar year-end.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, at LLC’s request, Member shall continue to provide Research Services to LLC in accordance with the terms of any Research Service Order pending on the termination date, for a period not to exceed three months following the termination date or such other time as may be agreed by the Parties.

Section 16.20 ARTICLE 4 – Payments and Records

4.1 Payments . For each Research Service Order, LLC will pay to the Member the sums described in the applicable Research Service Order.

4.2 Invoicing by Member . The Member will, within fifteen (15) calendar days of the close of end of each calendar month during the term of this Research Services Agreement, deliver to LLC an invoice for the Research Services for LLC for that month. Each invoice shall separately detail the amounts owed under each Research Service Order.

4.3 Prompt Payment by LLC . LLC shall render full payment of any undisputed amount invoiced under Paragraph 4.2, within thirty (30) calendar days of its first receipt of any invoice for the same. Amounts past due shall be accompanied by interest at the U.S.A. prime rate plus two percent (2%) per year, compounded monthly, or the highest lawful rate (whichever is less), calculated from the date payment is due until the date on which it is paid.

4.4 Maintenance of Records by Member . The Member will maintain books of account and other records, in reasonable detail and in accordance with the Member’s standard practices, in a level of detail suitable to substantiate the Member’s invoices for allowable costs. The Member shall preserve and make these books and records open to inspection during normal business hours as provided in Paragraphs 4.5 and 4.6 below, for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the end of the calendar year in which such Research Services were rendered.

 

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4.5 Disputed Invoices . If LLC disputes any amounts invoiced by the Member, LLC shall, within thirty (30) calendar days of its receipt of the invoice, notify the Member of any amounts disputed. As to such disputed invoices, LLC’s payment and/or Member’s acceptance of such payment shall not waive either Party’s rights hereunder against the other with respect to such invoices. The Research Services Coordinators for the Parties shall meet and attempt in good faith to resolve the disputed charges. If within thirty (30) days the Research Services Coordinators have been unable to resolve the dispute, and if the dispute relates to whether amounts were properly charged or work actually performed, a CPA Firm shall conduct an audit of the disputed charges in accordance with the procedures of Paragraph 4.6.

4.6 Audit of Member’s Books and Records . LLC shall have the right to have its CPA Firm audit the books of account and other records of the Member pertaining to the Research Services provided to LLC and to audit all invoiced and reimbursed costs, in each case, for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the end of the calendar year in which such Research Services were rendered. Prior to commencing its audit, the CPA Firm shall execute a confidentiality agreement reasonably acceptable to the Member to protect the Member’s confidential information. Upon completing its audit, the CPA Firm shall issue a report itemizing disputed charges and the correct amounts that should have been charged together with supporting information. Member shall have fifteen (15) days to point out any alleged errors in the report. If any errors are alleged by Member, the CPA firm will thereafter have fifteen (15) days to consider the alleged errors and issue a final report. The Parties will accept the determination of the CPA Firm as reflected in the final report as binding and final. If the audit determines that either Party owes money to the other Party, the owing Party shall pay such amount to the other Party within ten (10) days of its receipt of the CPA Firm’s final report. The cost of the audit shall be borne by LLC unless the CPA Firm determines that the Member overcharged LLC by more than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), in the aggregate, in which case the Member shall pay for the audit.

 

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Section 16.21 ARTICLE 5 – Ownership and Licensing of Intellectual Property

5.1 Ownership of Technology and Patent Rights . Ownership of all Technology and Patent Rights, including Research Technology and Research Patent Rights, shall be as provided in the Technology License Agreement.

5.2 No Licenses . Except as expressly set forth in the Technology License Agreement, nothing contained in this Research Services Agreement shall grant either Party a license under any Technology or Patent Rights of the other Party, by implication, estoppel, or otherwise. .

Section 16.22 ARTICLE 6 – Confidentiality

6.1 Confidential Information . All Research Technology shall be considered to be the Confidential Information of LLC and shall be subject to the Master Confidentiality Agreement. All other Confidential Information of either Party shall be subject to the Master Confidentiality Agreement.

Section 16.23 ARTICLE 7 – Excused Performance

7.1 Availability of Excused Performance . If, during the course of a Research Project, an event occurs that is beyond the reasonable control of the Member, and that event renders impossible the performance by the Member under the applicable Research Service Order, then LLC shall excuse the Member from performance during the pendency of such circumstance. A non-limiting list of such events includes acts of God, fire, accident, flood, explosion, war, hurricanes, tornadoes, riots, government action or inaction or request of governmental authority, including any law, decree, order or regulation of any governmental agency or authority, whether federal, state or local, strike, collective bargaining obligations, labor dispute or shortage, injunction or inability to obtain or shortage of fuel or raw materials, utilities, equipment, transportation or materials, or accident to or malfunction or breakage of machinery, equipment or apparatus.

7.2 Procedure for Claiming Excused Performance . To claim excused performance under Paragraph 7.1, the Member must give LLC prompt written notice of the beginning and expected duration of the event, as well as the cause thereof. The Member shall take reasonable steps to attempt to resolve the cause for any such delay of performance or nonperformance. During any period of excused performance, the Member shall treat LLC like other businesses of the Member with regard to the provision of research and development services, and LLC shall be free to obtain substitute research and development services from other sources.

 

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7.3 Excused Counterperformance . In the event of excused performance pursuant to Paragraph 7.1, any corresponding counterperformance by LLC pursuant to Article 4 shall likewise be held in abeyance during the period of excused performance.

Section 16.24 ARTICLE 8 – Liability, Indemnity

8.1 Limitation of Member’s Liability . The Member shall have no liability to LLC for any Damages, except as provided in Paragraphs 8.2 and 8.3 hereof, and except with respect to Research Services that are not performed (other than as a result of an amendment of a Research Service Order pursuant to Section 2.6, termination of a Research Project pursuant to Section 2.7 hereof, termination of this Research Services Agreement pursuant to Section 3.1, for reasons attributed to LLC or during a period of excused performance pursuant to Article 7) or that are, because of the gross negligence of the Member or its subcontractor, performed improperly, with respect to which. LLC’s sole and exclusive remedy and Member’s sole and exclusive liability with respect to Research Services performed improperly because of the gross negligence of the Member or its subcontractor will be for the Member to properly perform (or cause to be properly performed) said Research Services at no additional cost to LLC.

8.2 Indemnification by Member . The Member shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the LLC Indemnitees from and against and in respect of Damages suffered or incurred by any LLC Indemnitee by reason of or arising out of any acts or omissions constituting willful misconduct of the Member or its subcontractor.

8.3 Indemnification for Acts by Subcontractors . To the extent that the Member uses personnel of its Affiliates or utilizes Third Parties as a subcontractor to provide Research Services hereunder, the Member shall be responsible for the acts and omissions of such Affiliate personnel and Third Parties only to the extent provided in Paragraph 8.1 hereof for LLC and in Paragraph 8.2 hereof for the LLC Indemnities, and no Member Affiliate or Third Party shall have any liability to any the LLC Indemnitee on account of any Damages suffered by any the LLC Indemnitee arising out of this Research Services Agreement, whether or not such Damages were caused by their negligence and/or gross negligence, including their sole negligence and/or sole gross negligence, or their willful, intentional misconduct. Nothing contained herein shall require the Member to institute any litigation or other proceeding against such Third Party.

 

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8.4 Insurance . The Member shall maintain, at all times during the term of this Research Services Agreement, workers’ compensation and employer’s liability insurance or shall self-insure said risk with respect to employees of the Member and its Affiliates who perform Research Services hereunder, in such amounts and with such limits as may be required by applicable laws. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the Member hereby waives any and all rights of recovery, claims, actions or causes of action against the LLC Indemnitees for any and all Damages incurred by the Member under this Research Services Agreement (in its capacity as Member), to the extent insured against (or self-insured) under insurance coverage of the type and amount described above, regardless of cause or origin, except to the extent such Damages are attributable to acts or omissions constituting the gross negligence or willful misconduct of a LLC Indemnitee.

8.5 Express Exclusion . NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING TO THE CONTRARY CONTAINED IN THIS RESEARCH SERVICES AGREEMENT IN GENERAL OR IN THIS ARTICLE 8 IN PARTICULAR, OR AT LAW OR IN EQUITY, IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

ARTICLE 9 – Independent Contractor

9.1 Independent Contractor . In performing the Research Services hereunder, Member and its employees and subcontractors are acting as independent contractors and in no way shall be construed to be partners, agents or employees of LLC and shall have no authority, express or implied, to bind LLC except as otherwise expressly provided herein.

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Member who perform Research Services under a Research Service Order shall not be deemed employees of LLC by virtue of their provision of Research Services on behalf of LLC. The Member shall inform its employees and Third Party agents providing Research Services hereunder of the terms and conditions hereof, and shall see to it that such persons perform the Research Services in accordance with the terms of this Research Services Agreement.

 

  (A) ARTICLE 10 – Dispute Resolution

10.1 Dispute Resolution . Except for disputes or disagreements which are to be fully and finally settled pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph 4.6, the dispute resolution procedures and remedies set forth in Article XII of the LLC Agreement will be the sole and exclusive procedures and remedies for resolving any dispute or disagreement arising out of, or relating to, the formation, interpretation, performance or breach of this Research Services Agreement or any amendment hereto.

ARTICLE 11 – General

11.1 Non-Exclusivity . Either Party may, in its sole discretion, enter into any agreements with any other Entity, for the provision of services of any kind, provided further that no Research Services being performed hereunder may be terminated or reduced except in accordance with the provisions of this Research Services Agreement, and provided that the Party adheres to the obligations of Article 6.

11.2 Taxes . Any taxes (other than income taxes) assessed on the provision of Research Services hereunder shall be paid by LLC. If the Member pays such taxes, LLC shall promptly reimburse the Member for the amount of such taxes, upon receipt from the Member of an invoice pursuant to Paragraph 4.2 such amount.

11.3 Notices . All Notices shall be in writing and be given by delivery (including personal delivery, delivery by courier, overnight delivery service, delivery by U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, or facsimile transmittal), with such Notices effective on receipt. Notices shall be addressed as follows:

if to LLC:

with a copy to:

if to Member:

with a copy to the Research Services Coordinators. Either Party may change its address indicated above by the provision of notice duly given in accordance with the provisions of this Paragraph 11.3.

 

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11.4 Research Service Coordinators . LLC and Member shall each nominate a representative to act as the primary contact person for all of the Research Services, including the approval of Research Service Orders on behalf of that Party. LLC and Member shall advise each other in writing, as provided in Paragraph 11.3, of any change in their respective Research Service Coordinator. Unless otherwise indicated by a Party, all communication originating from the other Party that relates to the initiation of a Research Service Order or the delivery of Services thereunder shall be directed to the Party’s Research Service Coordinator. The initial Research Service Coordinators are as follows:

LLC:

Member:

11.5 Facsimiles . For purposes of this Research Services Agreement, any copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reliable reproduction of a writing, transmission or signature may be substituted or used in lieu of the original writing, transmission or signature for any and all purposes for which the original writing, transmission or signature could be used; provided that such copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction shall be a complete reproduction of the entire original writing, transmission or signature, as the case may be.

11.6 Application of Delaware Law . This Research Services Agreement, and the application and interpretation hereof, shall be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with its terms and by the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to any conflict of law or choice of law principles that the State of Delaware might apply.

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are no representations, warranties, agreements, arrangements or understandings, oral or written, between or among the Parties relating to the subject matter of this Research Technology Agreement that are not fully expressed herein, in the Master Confidentiality Agreement and the Technology License Agreement.

11.8 Amendments . Neither this Research Services Agreement nor any of the terms hereof may be terminated, amended, supplemented or modified except by an instrument in writing signed by all of the Parties.

11.9 Waivers . The failure or delay on the part of any Party to exercise any of its respective rights hereunder upon the nonperformance by the other Party of any term, condition, covenant or provision herein shall not be construed as a waiver thereof, nor shall the acceptance by one Party of the defective performance or a waiver of the non performance of any such terms, conditions, covenants or provisions on the part of the other Party be construed as a waiver of the rights of such Party with respect to such defective performance or nonperformance or as a waiver of the rights of the Party as to any subsequent defective performance or nonperformance thereof or of any other term, condition, covenant or provision herein nor shall any single or partial exercise of any right by any Party preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right hereunder by such Party. No waiver or release of any of the terms, conditions, covenants or provisions hereof shall be valid or effective unless the same is in writing duly executed by the Party to be bound thereby.

11.10 Successors and Assigns . Each and all of the covenants, terms, provisions, and agreements contained in this Research Services Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and, subject to the succeeding sentence, their respective successors and assigns. This Research Services Agreement may not be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party. Any unpermitted assignment shall be null and void.

11.11 Counterparts . This Research Services Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all signatory Parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same instrument.

 

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11.12 Severability . If any provision of this Research Services Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

11.13 Headings . Article, paragraph and other headings contained in this Research Services Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be construed to define, interpret, limit or expand the scope, extent or intent of this Agreement or any provision hereof.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Research Services Agreement to be executed on their behalf by their duly authorized representatives.

 

[MEMBER]     AMBERWORKS LLC
By:  

 

    By:  

 

Name:  

 

    Name:  

 

Title:  

 

    Title:  

 

Date:  

 

    Date:  

 

 

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  (1) Appendix A: Sample Research Service Order

 

RESEARCH SERVICE ORDER #    COST CENTER   RESEARCH PROJECT EFFECTIVE DATE
          
     Research Project Tracking ID   DURATION OF RESEARCH PROJECT
          
STATEMENT OF INTENT

This is a Research Service Order pursuant to the Research Services Agreement between Member and LLC. Performance of Research Services under this Research Service Order shall be in all respects governed by the Research Services Agreement.

 

 

 

Is there a LLC Related Capital

Project:

    
 
 
RESEARCH PROJECT TITLE
 
 
SCOPE OF RESEARCH PROJECT
 
 
 
DELIVERABLES    ESTIMATED TIMING     
           
           
           
      

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PRIMARY MEMBER (DEPARTMENT)
 
 

SERVICE

REQUESTED

  

UNIT OF

MEASURE

  

COST PER UNIT

Used for Budgeting

Only

  

ESTIMATED

COST

   
                  
                    

ESTIMATED SUB-TOTAL:

 

        
Other Member resources required to complete project?              
Will there be extraordinary expenses associated with project (Materials, travel, equip. rental, chemicals, consultants, etc.)              

(ii)    ESTIMATED TOTAL FOR RESEARCH PROJECT

 

 

        
 
 
Other Provisions Specific to this Research Project     
      
      
LLC Project Manager:         Member Project Manager     
Telephone Number:         Telephone Number:     
 
 
LLC COPIES TO:         MEMBER COPIES TO:     
                
                

 

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SCHEDULE 4.1

Initial Members and Initial Capital Contributions

 

MEMBER

   INITIAL CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION      MEMBERSHIP INTEREST  
     Cash      

NatureWorks

     $1,000,000         50

Sinoven

     $1,000,000         50

 

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SCHEDULE 5.1

POWERS & AUTHORITY RESERVED TO THE MEMBERS

(a) Changing, expanding and amending the Business Purpose or any other provision of this LLC Agreement or the Company’s Certificate of Formation;

(b) Incorporating the Company or approving the merger or consolidation of the Company with or into any other Entity;

(c) Approving the sale, lease, license, exchange, transfer, or other disposition of all, or substantially all, of the Property as part of a single transaction or plan;

(d) Approving the acquisition or divestiture by the Company of any interest in any other Entity; or the acquisition, licensing, or lease by the Company of all or substantially all of the assets of another Entity;

(e) Approving the borrowing, prepayment, renewal or refinancing of any debt of the Company or the guarantee of any payments/debts or performance/obligations of any other Entity;

(f) Approving the liquidation or other dissolution of the Company or institution of any Bankruptcy proceedings by or on behalf of the Company;

(g) Admitting any Entity to the Company as an additional or substitute Member;

(h) Changing the name of the Company; and

(i) Exercising any other powers expressly reserved to Members by the Act, this LLC Agreement or any other Operative Agreements.

 

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SCHEDULE 6.2(a)

INITIAL MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES

Sinoven Appointees:

Jean-François Huc

Louise Batchelor

NatureWorks Appointees:

Patrick Brunner

Steve Davies

 

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SCHEDULE 6.4

CERTAIN POWERS RESERVED TO THE GOVERNANCE BOARD

(a) Approving the overall policy and vision of the Company in accordance with its Business Purpose and approving the business and strategic plans and budget of the Company (including the initial and each subsequent Annual Business Plan and Budget), and any amendment to any of the foregoing;

(b) Determining and making distributions to the Members other than in accordance with the terms of this LLC Agreement;

(c) Approving capital expenditures of the Company in excess of the amounts the Governance Board, from time to time, determines;

(d) Establishing Reserves; provided, however, the Governance Board may delegate to the General Manager the authority to establish operating Reserves in accordance with the Annual Business Plan and Budget;

(e) Subject to Section 5.1, determining the banking, borrowing and investment policies of the Company;

(f) Lending any of the Company’s funds to any Entity or other than the extension of customary commercial payment terms to customers of the Company;

(g) Approving Company credit policies;

(h) Approving any Contract (or series of related Contracts) and any modifications thereto (with a value or term in excess of such amounts or time frames as the Governance Board may, from time to time, determine;.

(i) Approving any Contract (or series of related Contracts) and any modifications thereto between the Company and any (i) Officer; (ii) Member Representative; (iii) Member; (iv) Affiliate of any Member; or (v) an officer, director or employee of a Member or an Affiliate of a Member;

 

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(j) Electing, appointing or removing Officers; determining or modifying their duties and terms of reference, from time to time; and determining or modifying the salaries and bonuses of Officers;

(k) Establishing, amending or terminating compensation (including bonus plans) and benefit plans (including retirement and welfare benefit plans) for employees of the Company and the administration thereof or approving any material changes thereto;

(l) Approving the commencement, continuance or settlement of litigation involving the Company, where the claim, potential liability or the amount of the proposed settlement is in excess of such amount(s) as the Governance Board may from time to time determine;

(m) Confessing judgment against Company or causing the Company to take any action that would constitute a Bankruptcy of the Company;

(n) Approving any non capital expenditure that exceeds that amount set forth in the then effective Annual Business Plan and Budget, or that would cause the amounts set forth therein to be exceeded, by more than the amounts is established by the Governance Board, from time to time, (i) any single item or group of related items or (ii) aggregate non capital expenditures during any Fiscal Year. Notwithstanding the foregoing; Governance Board approval will not be required for (a) emergency expenditures required as a result of safety or regulatory requirements or as a result of other emergency situations; and (b) ordinary operating expenditures incurred in the ordinary course of business, approval.

(o) Approving (i) the pledge of any Property; or (ii) the creation of any Lien on any Property (other than Liens arising in the ordinary course of the business) if the obligations secured exceed such amount, in the aggregate, as is established by the Governance Board, from time to time.

(p) The use or sale of any of the Property other than in the ordinary course of the Company’s business

(q) Determining or changing the accounting policies or principles of the Company (except changes required by GAAP), or changing the independent accountants or Tax Matters Partner of the Company. Initially the Company’s independent accountants will be Deloitte.

 

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(r) Selecting tax accounting methods and making other decisions and elections with respect to treatment of various transactions for foreign and U.S., federal and state income tax purposes, except to the extent such decisions have expressly been delegated to the Tax Matter Partner pursuant to Section 11.8

(s) Entering into any partnership or joint venture; or forming a Company subsidiary;

(t) Issuing additional Membership Interests in the Company to new Members; or approving the Transfer of any Membership Interest;

(u) Changing the Company’s Fiscal Year;

(v) Approving policies on the management of the Company’s intellectual property including policies as to whether and to what extent to license Company’s intellectual property to Entities other than the Members and their Subsidiaries;

(w) Making, deferring, or accelerating any calls for Additional Capital Contributions;

(x) Approving the insurance program to protect the property and business of the Company and any material changes thereto;

(y) Approving, from time to time, the location of the Company’s principal place of business;

(z) Making the decisions reserved to the Governance Board by the Act or in any of the Operative Agreements; and

(aa) Approving the use of any d/b/a’s for the Company.

 

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SCHEDULE 8.2

OFFICERS/SENIOR MANAGERS

(a) General Manager. The General Manager will direct the day to day operations of the Company, ensure that all directives of the Governance Board are effectuated promptly and report directly to the Governance Board. The General Manager will attend all meetings of the Members and the Governance Board but will not have the right to vote. The General Manager is authorized to (i) execute on behalf of the Company any and all Contracts pertaining to the Company within the limits prescribed by the Governance Board, except as such authorization may be restricted under Sections 5.1 or 6.4 or by the Governance Board, and (ii) perform such other duties and exercise such other powers as may, from time to time, be delegated to the General Manager by the Governance Board.

(b) Chairperson. The Chairperson will be responsible for organizing meetings of the Members and Governance Board and preparing the agenda for each such meeting.

(c) Treasurer. The Treasurer will have charge and custody of, and be responsible for, all funds and securities of the Company and will keep, or cause to be kept, full and accurate books of account and other financial records of the Company and will deposit, or cause to be deposited, all moneys and other valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Company. The Treasurer, from time to time, may open or close, or cause to be opened or closed, bank accounts in the name of the Company. The Treasurer will make the calls for the Initial Capital Contributions and other Capital Contributions approved by the Governance Board in the annual operations budget and will disburse the funds of the Company as may be directed by the Governance Board or the General Manager, taking proper vouchers for such disbursements, and will render to the Governance Board and to the General Manager at their regular meetings, or when the Governance Board so requires, an account of all transactions and of the financial condition of the Company. The Treasurer will report directly to the Governance Board.

(d) Secretary. The Secretary will be responsible for recording the minutes of meetings of the Members and the Governance Board, maintaining the official records of the Company and performing other typical duties of the office of Secretary, including the giving of notice of meetings of the Members and the Governance Board. The Secretary will

 

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see that all books, reports, statements, filings, qualifications, certificates and the like required by the Act or any other Law relating to limited liability companies and qualifications to do business are properly kept and filed. The Secretary will report directly to the Governance Board.

(e) Other Officers. Other Officers will have such titles, duties and authorities as may be prescribed by the Governance Board in accordance with Section 6.4.

(f) Standards of Performance. The Officers will perform their duties in a manner consistent with this LLC Agreement, the Certificate of Formation and the directions, from time to time, given by the Governance Board.

 

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SCHEDULE 11.2 (c)

INSURANCE

The Company shall maintain the following types and limits of insurance listed below:

 

Type of Insurance

  

Limits

  

Coverage Discussion

Workers Compensation    Statutory.    Medical Treatment, Expenses, and lost wages for injured employees. If appropriate, coverage may also include Longshoremen and Harbor Workers, Jones Act, etc.
Employers Liab.    $1 million    Protection for Employer from liability actions.
Product/General Liability    $1 million per occurrence and $2 million Aggregate    Tort claims arising out of accidents/occurrences involving Company products, Company property.
Auto Liability    $1 million per occurrence    Tort claims arising out of accidents/occurrences involving JV leased or owned vehicles. Physical damage to the vehicle may be self-funded (no insurance)
Umbrella/Excess Liability    $10 million per occurrence and in aggregate    Additional limits of Liability insurance
Property/Boiler Machinery    Replacement Value for Bldgs., equip., inventory and appropriate Business Interruption value    All Risks of physical loss or damage and resulting loss of earnings (business interruption), except normal exclusions. Value of buildings and contents at replacement value with no coinsurance. Value of goods in transit or storage.
Marine   

Liability Limits of $5 million.

 

Value of Goods in transit or storage valued at Bill of Lading and expenses.

  

Protection and Indemnity (Liability) incurred due to the negligent operation or ownership of vessels or barges.

 

Loss resulting from the loading, unloading, or berthing of vessels/barges or, providing fleeting services to others.

 

Value of goods shipped via marine transportation and while in storage in which JV has an insurable interest.

Blanket Crime    Limits selected based on management’s analysis of the exposure.    Employee Dishonesty. Forgery. Destruction, disappearance of money or securities. Money order and counterfeit currency. Theft through fraudulent funds transfer. Computer theft. Theft of a 3 rd party’s property.
Directors and Officers Liability    $1 million or greater    Protects individuals of a governing board (Directors and Officers) from liability claims arising out of alleged errors in judgment, breaches of duty, and wrongful acts related to their organizational activities.
Other       Any other insurance that the governing board deems to be normal given the industry or operations of the Company. (examples: Intellectual Property, Professional Errors and Omissions, etc.)

 

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Insurance must be purchased from a financially secure insurer that maintains a Best Rating of A-, VII or comparable rating by valid/recognized rating agency.

Liability policies must be purchased with “occurrence” coverage, when possible. If “claims made” coverage is purchased, then the “reporting” endorsement must be purchased at policy expiration/termination.

The Company may elect to self-fund in lieu of purchasing insurance if (1) it meets the financial criteria established by the appropriate regulators, and (2) obtains the approval of the Governance Board.

The Governance Board may choose to increase limits to purchased by the Company if it deems it appropriate given the size of the Company or type of exposure.

 

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Schedule 12.3

Deadlock Triggers

(a) Changing, expanding and amending the Business Purpose or any other provision of this LLC Agreement or the Company’s Certificate of Formation;

(b) Incorporating the Company or approving the merger or consolidation of the Company with or into any other Entity;

(c) Approving the sale, lease, license, exchange, transfer, or other disposition of all, or substantially all, of the Property as part of a single transaction or plan;

(d) Approving the acquisition or divestiture by the Company of any interest in any other Entity; or the acquisition, licensing, or lease by the Company of all or substantially all of the assets of another Entity;

(e) Approving the borrowing, prepayment, renewal or refinancing of any debt of the Company or the guarantee of any payments/debts or performance/obligations of any other Entity in excess of $100,000;

(f) Approving the liquidation or other dissolution of the Company or institution of any Bankruptcy proceedings by or on behalf of the Company;

(g) Admitting any Entity to the Company as an additional or substitute Member;

(h) Approving the overall policy and vision of the Company in accordance with its Business Purpose and approving the business and strategic plans and budget of the Company (including the initial and each subsequent Annual Business Plan and Budget), and any amendment to any of the foregoing, provided that a Deadlock shall not occur unless the Voting Members have failed to agree on an Annual Business Plan and Budget for the Company for two successive Fiscal Years;

(i) Making, deferring, or accelerating any calls for Additional Capital Contributions, other than Additional Capital Contributions required to be made pursuant to Section 4.2(a);

(j) Determining and making distributions to the Members other than in accordance with the terms of this LLC Agreement;

(k) Approving capital expenditures of the Company in excess of the amounts set forth in the most recently approved Annual Business Plan and Budget for the Company;

 

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(l) Establishing Reserves outside the amounts set forth in the most recently approved Annual Business Plan and Budget for the Company;

(m) Approving any Contract (or series of related Contracts) and any modifications thereto with a value in excess of $5million.

(n) Approving any Contract (or series of related Contracts) and any modifications thereto between the Company and any (i) Officer; (ii) Member Representative; (iii) Member; (iv) Affiliate of any Member; or (v) an officer, director or employee of a Member or an Affiliate of a Member.

(o) Electing, appointing or removing Officers; determining or modifying their duties and terms of reference, from time to time; and determining or modifying the salaries and bonuses of Officers;

(p) Establishing, amending or terminating compensation (including bonus plans) and benefit plans (including retirement and welfare benefit plans) for employees of the Company and the administration thereof or approving any material changes thereto;

(q) Approving the commencement, continuance or settlement of litigation involving the Company, where the claim, potential liability or the amount of the proposed settlement is in excess of $100,000;

(r) Lending any of the Company’s funds to any Entity (other than the extension of customary commercial payment terms to customers of the Company).

(s) Confessing judgment against Company or causing the Company to take any action that would constitute a Bankruptcy of the Company;

(t) Approving any non capital expenditure that exceeds that amount set forth in the then effective Annual Business Plan and Budget by more than $100,000, or that would cause the amounts set forth therein to be exceeded, by more than $100,000;

(u) Approving (i) the pledge of any Property; or (ii) the creation of any Lien on any Property (other than Liens arising in the ordinary course of the business) if the obligations secured exceed $100,000;

 

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(v) The use or sale of any of the Property other than in the ordinary course of the Company’s business;

(w) Determining or changing the accounting policies or principles of the Company (except changes required by GAAP), or changing the independent accountants or Tax Matters Partner of the Company;

(x) Entering into any partnership or joint venture; or forming a Company subsidiary;

(y) Issuing additional Membership Interests in the Company to new Members; or approving the Transfer of any Membership Interest, other than in accordance with this LLC Agreement;

(z) Approving policies on the management of the Company’s intellectual property including policies as to whether and to what extent to license Company’s intellectual property to Entities other than the Members and their Subsidiaries;

 

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Exhibit 10.52

**Text Omitted and Filed Separately

Confidential Treatment Requested

Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

J OINT D EVELOPMENT AND S CALE - UP AGREEMENT

RELATED TO C ATALYSTS AND THEIR U SE IN B IOBASED C HEMISTRY

- hereinafter “this AGREEMENT” -

This AGREEMENT, to be effective as of the 15 th day of April, 2012, and made and entered into by and between

BioAmber Inc. of 1250 Rene Levesque West, Suite 4110, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 4WB

- hereinafter called BIOAMBER -

and

Evonik Industries AG , having a place of business at Rodenbacher Chaussee 4, Postfach 1345, D-63403 Hanau, Germany

- hereinafter called EVONIK -

- BIOAMBER and EVONIK hereinafter PARTY or PARTIES -

WHEREAS, EVONIK inter alia is a manufacturer of catalyst products and has developed proprietary know-how, technology and expertise related to their development, scale-up, manufacture, marketing and industrial application; and

WHEREAS, BIOAMBER is active in the field of biobased chemistry and has developed proprietary technology platform which combines industrial biotechnology, an innovative purification process and chemical catalysis to convert renewable feedstocks into chemicals that are cost competitive replacements for petroleum derived chemicals; and

WHEREAS, EVONIK and BIOAMBER have expressed a mutual interest to jointly develop improved and/or new catalysts and their use in the conversion of biobased succinic acid into BDO/THF/GBL, with a particular view to an exclusive supply of such catalysts to BIOAMBER if successfully scaled up by EVONIK, and to possibly expand into the fields of (i) other C4 derivatives of succinic acid and of succinic salts and (ii) C6 substrates and derivatives at a later stage.

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS:

 

1 Definitions

 

1.1 “AFFILIATE” with respect to a PARTY means any company including joint-ventures which is directly or indirectly controlled by such PARTY (with “control” meaning directly or indirectly owning or controlling at least fifty percent (50%) of such company’s voting stock, or possessing the power to direct or cause the direction of its management and policies), and which agrees to be bound by the terms of this AGREEMENT as if being an original party hereto.

 

1.2

“BACKGROUND IP” of a PARTY means all its secret know-how and expertise as well as all its patent applications, patents and other intellectual property rights which such PARTY

 

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  owns or controls prior to the commencement of the PROJECT, or thereafter acquires or develops, however, independent of pursuing the PROJECT.

 

1.3 “BDO / THF / GBL” means butanediol / tetrahydrofurane / gamma-butyrolactone

 

1.4 “BIOAMBER FIELD” means the liquid phase hydrogenation of biobased succinic acid to manufacture BDO / THF / GBL.

 

1.5

“CATALYST” means a DUPONT CATALYST or a 2 ND GEN CATALYST, or, for the purposes of Article 7, an ALTERNATIVE CATALYST as defined in Article 7.2.

 

1.6 “DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM” means a plan and schedule mutually agreed pursuant to Article 2.2 below and specifying the scope and nature of the work to be conducted separately or jointly by the PARTIES, including deadlines and milestones.

 

1.7 “DUPONT CATALYSTS” means catalysts according to BIOAMBER’s [***] and other FORMULATIONS which BIOAMBER has licensed from DuPont and further developed in-house, including modifications made to the DUPONT CATALYSTS or catalyst supports to optimize economics, conditions relating to catalyst recovery, regeneration and analysis of spent catalyst.

 

1.8 “FOREGROUND IP” means all results, improvements, developments, inventions, materials, processes and software, whether patentable or not, produced and adequately documented in the performance of the PROJECT, including without limitation notebooks, experimental designs, models, and prototypes. “FOREGROUND IPR” means intellectual property rights related to FOREGROUND IP.

 

1.9 “FORMULATION” means the description of a lab-scale CATALYST specifying the general type, the active components and their percentaged compositions, and other typical specification features, as will result from the preparation of that CATALYST from a RECIPE.

 

1.10

“2 ND GEN CATALYSTS” means catalysts for use in the BIOAMBER FIELD that can offer better overall economics compared to the DUPONT-CATALYSTS.

 

1.11 “INFORMATION” of a PARTY (hereinafter the “PROVIDER”) means any and all technical and/or commercial information in tangible or non-tangible form which is disclosed or made available by said PARTY to the other PARTY (hereinafter the “RECIPIENT”) for the purposes of this AGREEMENT; information provided hereunder by a PARTY’s affiliates, consultants or agents shall equally be considered such PARTY’s INFORMATION. INFORMATION may include, but is not limited to, formulae, compositions, specifications, designs, ideas, software, algorithms, machine readable data, production and quality control methods, processes, techniques, business policies or practices, and other technical and/or commercial information and data, as well as product samples. PROVIDER’s INFORMATION shall include, but shall not be limited to, its non-public BACKGROUND-IP.

 

   A PARTY’s INFORMATION shall also include any information obtained by the other PARTY under this AGREEMENT by visual inspection during audits, visits and/or demonstrations in laboratories, pilot plants and/or production facilities of the first PARTY, e.g. regarding plant and equipment, and the applications and modes of operation thereof.

 

1.12 “RECIPE” means the lab-scale description of a process to synthesize a CATALYST, specifying raw materials and laboratory procedures to prepare the CATALYST in the laboratory.

 

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1.13 “SCALE-UP” means the scale-up of a CATALYST into pilot-plant and commercial scale, starting with the CATALYST RECIPE.

 

1.14 “PRODUCTION PROCESS” means a pilot-plant and/or commercial scale process to manufacture a CATALYST, based on a RECIPE.

 

1.15 “PROJECT” means development of a new or improved process for the conversion of biobased succinic acid to BDO / THF / GBL via liquid phase hydrogenation.

 

1.16 “THIRD PARTY” means any company or person except the PARTIES and their AFFILIATES.

Further definitions are provided elsewhere in this AGREEMENT.

 

PART I Biobased Succinic Acid to BDO / THF / GBF

 

2 Joint Development Collaboration

 

2.1 Each PARTY shall designate a development team, headed by a managing coordinator, to pursue the PROJECT.

 

   The managing coordinators shall identify within their own organizations all BACKGROUND-IP which may be suitable and necessary for the purposes of the PROJECT and which the respective PARTY, at its sole discretion, is willing and able to make available for the purposes of the PROJECT at the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.

 

   Details as to the PROJECT objective and all necessary work to be carried out by the development teams shall be agreed by the managing coordinators in form of the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. According to the progress of the PROJECT work and the FOREGROUND IP achieved, the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM may be subject to necessary amendments from time to time as mutually agreed by the managing coordinators.

 

2.2 Each PARTY’s managing coordinator shall organize and oversee all work relative to the PROJECT within his/her organization in accordance with the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, shall report on the progress toward reaching the objective, and shall cause all necessary decisions to be made within his/her organization.

 

2.3 Managing coordinators shall not be authorized to agree to any changes in the objective or overall scope or direction of the PROJECT, to authorize amendments to this AGREEMENT, or to give legally binding representations on behalf of any of the PARTIES.

 

2.4 In a first step, EVONIK shall look into the FORMULATIONS and RECIPES of the DUPONT CATALYSTS to identify possible improvements, shall modify the RECIPES accordingly, and shall prepare samples for testing by BIOAMBER. Number, quality, quantity and other details pertaining to such samples shall be agreed by the managing coordinators and specified in the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

 

2.5

In a second step, the PARTIES shall look into (i) catalysts belonging to EVONIK and its AFFILIATES, (ii) catalysts belonging to THIRD PARTIES, and (iii) catalysts in the public domain, to identify possible 2 ND GEN CATALYSTS candidates. EVONIK shall work on the development of RECIPES and FORMULATIONS fur such 2 ND GEN CATALYSTS, and shall prepare samples for testing by BIOAMBER. Number, quality, quantity and other details pertaining to such samples shall be agreed by the managing coordinators and specified in the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.

 

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2.6

BIOAMBER shall test the samples of modified DUPONT CATALYSTS and 2 ND GEN CATALYSTS with respect to the BIOAMBER FIELD.

 

2.7 For the term of this AGREEMENT, however, only to the extent necessary for the performance of the PROJECT, and subject to THIRD PARTY’s rights, each PARTY grants to the other PARTY the non-exclusive royalty-free right to use its BACKGROUND IP; the PARTIES shall duly inform each other of any such THIRD PARTY’s rights restrictions.

 

2.8 In the event a PARTY wishes to commission a THIRD PARTY with the performance of selected tasks according to the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, the PARTIES shall mutually agree on any such possible commissioning; each PARTY shall be free to commission AFFILIATES with such tasks at its sole discretion.

 

2.9 The PARTIES shall endeavor to achieve FOREGROUND IP which will not infringe any THIRD PARTIES’ rights. For this purpose, patent surveys and other freedom-to-operate analyses shall be part of the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. In any event, if such THIRD PARTIES’ rights come to either PARTY’s knowledge, and/or if the use of such rights deems necessary or appropriate to achieve the objective of the PROJECT, such PARTY shall inform the other PARTY thereof, and the PARTIES shall mutually agree on the appropriate action to be taken.

 

3 EVONIK Scale Up

 

3.1

After successful development, the PARTIES shall select one or more DUPONT CATALYST and/or 2 ND GEN CATALYST for possible commercial manufacture and supply.

 

3.2 EVONIK shall perform the upscaling of such selected CATALYST(S) to develop a PRODUCTION PROCESS.

 

4 Costs

 

4.1 BIOAMBER shall pay for all costs incurred by EVONIK for CATALYSTS, including all samples and pilot scale quantities, which are produced for testing. All such CATALYST related costs are pre-approved by BIOAMBER before engaging.

 

4.2 For the preparation and delivery of lab samples BIOAMBER and EVONIK shall periodically (e.g. semi-annually) specify a work package and budget to be borne by BIOAMBER. For scale-up and commercial scale test production, EVONIK shall make individual offers for BIOAMBER’s approval.

 

4.3 Otherwise, each PARTY shall bear its own labor and other costs and expenses it incurs in context with the performance of the PROJECT.

 

5 Ownership Rights in BACKGROUND IP and FOREGROUND IP

 

5.1 Each PARTY shall retain all right, title and interest to its BACKGROUND IP.

 

5.2

FOREGROUND IP which is related to the RECIPE, the FORMULATION and/or use and application of a DUPONT CATALYST shall be solely owned by, and is hereby assigned to BIOAMBER. EVONIK shall fully disclose all such FOREGROUND IP developed by EVONIK to BIOAMBER. Subject to Article 5.10 below, BIOAMBER has, at its sole discretion, the exclusive right (at its own cost and expense but with the necessary

 

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  cooperation of EVONIK), but no obligation, to apply for protection by FOREGROUND IPR related to such FOREGROUND IP.

 

5.3 FOREGROUND IP which is related to the RECIPE, the FORMULATION and/or use and application of a 2ND GEN CATALYST shall be solely owned by, and is hereby assigned to BIOAMBER if such 2ND GEN CATALYST has originated from BIOAMBER, or was secured by BIOAMBER from a THIRD PARTY (by license or other arrangement). EVONIK shall fully disclose all such FOREGROUND IP developed by EVONIK to BIOAMBER. Subject to Article 5.10 below, BIOAMBER has, at its sole discretion, the exclusive right (at its own cost and expense but with the necessary cooperation of EVONIK), but no obligation, to apply for protection by FOREGROUND IPR related to such FOREGROUND IP.

 

5.4

FOREGROUND IP which is related to the RECIPE, the FORMULATION and/or use and application of a 2 ND GEN CATALYST shall be solely owned by, and is hereby assigned to EVONIK if such 2 ND GEN CATALYST has originated from EVONIK. BIOAMBER shall fully disclose all such FOREGROUND IP developed by BIOAMBER to EVONIK. Subject to Article 5.10 below, EVONIK has, at its sole discretion, the exclusive right (at its own cost and expense but with the necessary cooperation of BIOAMBER), but no obligation, to apply for protection by FOREGROUND IPR related to such FOREGROUND IP.

 

5.5

FOREGROUND IP which is related to the RECIPE, the FORMULATION and/or use and application of a 2 ND GEN CATALYST shall be jointly and equally owned by both PARTIES if such 2 ND GEN CATALYST has originated from the public domain. The PARTIES shall fully disclose to each other all such FOREGROUND IP developed by the PARTIES.

 

5.6 In case such jointly owned FOREGROUND IP (according to Article 5.5 above) may be protectable by FOREGROUND IPR, the PARTIES shall mutually agree on the world-wide joint application for such FOREGROUND IPR (hereinafter “JOINT FOREGROUND IPR”), or to retain the said FOREGROUND IP as trade secret, e.g. if a PARTY has good reasons to believe that the patent application would lack a reasonable chance to be granted. The PARTIES shall each have an equal share in JOINT FOREGROUND IPR, and shall each bear one-half of the external costs associated therewith; each PARTY shall bear its own internal costs it may incur in context therewith.

 

5.7 In case a PARTY is not interested in the application, maintenance and prosecution of any JOINT FOREGROUND IPR, then the other PARTY shall be entitled to further pursue such JOINT FOREGROUND IPR as its solely owned FOREGROUND IPR at its own cost and in its own name; the waiving PARTY shall retain a non-exclusive, royalty-free license for its and its AFFILIATES’ scientific and commercial purposes.

The PARTIES shall come to a mutual understanding concerning how the FOREGROUND IPR maintenance fees shall be paid. If either PARTY fails to pay its share of the fee when due then the other PARTY may pay this fee to prevent the FOREGROUND IPR from lapsing. The non-paying PARTY shall have six (6) months to reimburse the paying PARTY along with interest and costs. Failure to do this shall be interpreted as the non-paying PARTY abandoning all its rights. The non-paying PARTY shall then become obligated to assign all its rights and interest to the paying PARTY.

 

5.8 In case the (alleged) infringement of any JOINT FOREGROUND IPR by any THIRD PARTY may come to the knowledge of a PARTY, such PARTY shall promptly notify the other PARTY thereof. The PARTIES shall then mutually agree on any action to be taken in context therewith.

If the PARTIES agree to jointly act against such a THIRD PARTY infringer, then any judgment awarded to the PARTIES shall be shared between the PARTIES according to the PARTIES’ share of the related cost and expense. If a PARTY waives its right in such

 

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joint action against such a THIRD PARTY, the other PARTY may do so at its own cost and risk; the other PARTY shall be fully entitled to any judgment awarded in context therewith. The waiving party shall execute all declarations, proxies and other documents as are reasonably necessary or appropriate to enable the other PARTY to take such action, and shall pro forma joining such action at the acting PARTY’s cost where required by applicable law.

 

5.9 FOREGROUND IP which is related to the PRODUCTION PROCESS shall be solely owned by, and is hereby assigned to EVONIK, irrespective of the source of the underlying compositions and lab-recipes (BIOAMBER, EVONIK, licensed in, or from the public domain), and irrespective of which PARTY owns the rights to the respective of CATALYST pursuant to the foregoing. Subject to Article 5.10 below, EVONIK has, at its sole discretion, the exclusive right (at its own cost and expense but with the necessary cooperation of BIOAMBER), but no obligation, to apply for protection by FOREGROUND IPR related to such FOREGROUND IP. There is no obligation for EVONIK to disclose to BIOAMBER any details with respect to such FOREGROUND IP.

 

5.10 The PARTIES shall coordinate and harmonize their applications for FOREGROUND IPR, including without being limited to JOINT FOREGROUND IPR, pursuant this Article 5 above to optimize the PARTIES’ chances and probabilities to obtain broad FOREGROUND IPR coverage. Without PROVIDER’s prior written consent, RECIPIENT shall not file any FOREGROUND IPR application which may disclose or may be based on or require use of or incorporate or incorporate by reference or otherwise any of PROVIDER’s INFORMATION, including without limitation product samples or INFORMATION pertaining thereto.

 

5.11 Any further details in context with the above shall be agreed by the PARTIES in due time; otherwise, however, subject to the foregoing provisions, the PARTIES shall endeavor to, and shall cause and direct its inventors and other concerned personnel (as may apply) to, cooperate and provide all reasonable assistance, however, not financially, as may be necessary in context with the assignment, application, maintenance and prosecution of FOREGROUND IPR, as well as with action to be taken against THIRD PARTY infringers, as provided above.

 

5.12 In anticipation of this AGREEMENT and as mutually agreed by the PARTIES, EVONIK has, during the period from Jan 1, 2012 and the effective date hereof, prepared certain CATALYST samples on a lab scale, and has performed certain CATALYST scale-up work. Such preparation of samples and scale-up work shall be deemed as if having been made hereunder within the scope of the PROJECT, and the results obtained shall be deemed FOREGROUND IP, subject to all relevant terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT.

 

6 Commercialization of FOREGROUND IP / Rights to Use

 

6.1 BIOAMBER is hereby granted a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to practice any FOREGROUND IP, including without being limited to FOREGROUND IPR related thereto, owned by EVONIK pursuant to Article 5.4, subject to the exclusivity arrangements pursuant to Article 7 below and related thereto. There shall be no further obligations or liabilities for EVONIK with respect to such license grant.

 

6.2

EVONIK is hereby granted a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to practice any FOREGROUND IP, including without being limited to FOREGROUND IPR related thereto, owned by BIOAMBER pursuant to Article 5.2 and 5.3, subject to the exclusivity arrangements pursuant to Article 7 below and related thereto. There shall be no further obligations or liabilities for BIOAMBER with respect to such license grant. Further, if the

 

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  results are depending on a license granted to BIOAMBER, BIOAMBER is under no obligation to grant to EVONIK a sublicense, or to otherwise arrange for a license to be granted to EVONIK, except that BIOAMBER shall arrange for all necessary rights for EVONIK to lawfully manufacture CATALYST for BIOAMBER, BIOAMBER’s AFFILIATES and/or licensees of BIOAMBER.

 

6.3 Otherwise, the PARTY solely owning FOREGROUND IP, including without being limited to FOREGROUND IPR related thereto, according to Article 5 above shall have the exclusive right to commercially use such FOREGROUND IP and FOREGROUND IPR.

 

6.4 With respect to jointly owned FOREGROUND IP, including without being limited to FOREGROUND IPR related thereto, the PARTIES shall equally be entitled to commercially use such FOREGROUND IP including JOINT FOREGROUND IPR for its own purposes, without obligation to pay any compensation to the other PARTY, subject to the exclusivity arrangements pursuant to Article 7 below and related thereto.

To the extent jointly owned FOREGROUND IP is protected by copyright(s), each PARTY shall have, within the rights and limitations as provided elsewhere in this AGREEMENT, the right to use and/or commercialize for its own purposes any such copyrightable jointly owned FOREGROUND IP including without limitation their reproduction, modification, preparation of derivative work, release, sale, distribution of copies, performance, display or disclosure.

Commercial use pursuant to the foregoing in this Article 6.4 shall include without being limited to the manufacture, distribution, sale and use by a PARTY, and its suppliers, agents and customers (as may apply).

 

6.5 Each PARTY may, without notice to or consent required from the other PARTY, extend its rights under in this Article 6 above to any AFFILIATE (such extension to be effective only so long as the AFFILIATE remains an AFFILIATE of such PARTY), provided such AFFILIATE agrees to be bound by all relevant obligations and restrictions in connection with such rights as provided in this AGREEMENT, including without being limited to the exclusivity provisions in Article 7.

 

6.6 The using PARTY may grant licenses, sublicenses and/or immunities (as may apply) within the scope of its own rights to use granted to it hereinabove. However, any other licenses under JOINT FOREGROUND IPR to THIRD PARTIES shall require the prior written consent of the other PARTY which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.

 

6.7 By virtue of this AGREEMENT, no rights or licenses are granted to either PARTY except as expressly stated herein. In particular, except as provided in Article 2.7 above, nothing in this AGREEMENT shall be construed as granting, or as an undertaking to subsequently grant, to a PARTY any license, right, immunity, title or interest in or to any INFORMATION including without being limited to BACKGROUND IP of the other PARTY.

 

7 Exclusive Commercialization

 

7.1 For the duration of the PARTIES’ performance of PROJECT work hereunder, EVONIK shall not pursue independently or engage with any THIRD PARTY in a project related to catalysts for use in the BIOAMBER FIELD. For the avoidance of doubt: This obligation will terminate as soon as the PARTIES have finally terminated their PROJECT work according to the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, even if this AGREEMENT has not yet formally expired pursuant to Article 11.1.

 

7.2

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  PARTY development work related to the BIOAMBER FIELD or not and/or catalysts therefor, and/or to license such catalysts, (with respect to the BIOAMBER FIELD: both, “ALTERNATIVE CATALYST”).

however :

 

7.3 BIOAMBER shall source its requirement of CATALYST (i.e. SCALE-UP and commercial supply, even if licensed in or independently developed) exclusively from EVONIK for a period terminating fourteen (14) years from the first commercial scale delivery to BIOAMBER (“EXCLUSIVITY PERIOD”), and to give EVONIK a first right to match competing offers for the supply of CATALYST for five years after the EXCLUSIVITY PERIOD, provided that EVONIK has successfully scaled up such CATALYST (meaning that mutually agreed milestones, price and performance targets are met). For all BDO / THF / GBL production in or destined for the European Union, the EXCLUSIVITY PERIOD shall be initially limited to seven (7) years, and after the initial 7-year-period the PARTIES shall seek to renew for another seven (7) years, subject to European anti-trust regulations then in effect.

 

7.4 For the duration of the EXCLUSIVITY PERIOD, EVONIK shall not itself commercially use, nor supply to any AFFILIATE or THIRD PARTY any CATALYST for commercial use in the BIOAMBER FIELD, without BIOAMBER’s prior written consent which may be given or withheld at BIOAMBER’s sole discretion.

 

7.5 The EXCLUSIVITY PERIOD shall terminate prior to its regular expiration pursuant to Article 7.3, unless otherwise agreed to by the PARTIES in writing, in the event:

 

  (a) that EVONIK fails to successfully perform the SCALE-UP of a CATALYST as selected by BIOAMBER according to mutually agreed milestones, price and performance targets; or

 

  (b) that BIOAMBER does not wish to perform any SCALE-UP within three (3) months from successful development of a CATALYST and EVONIK’s proposal for a SCALE-UP; or

 

  (c) that EVONIK has successfully performed the SCALE-UP of a CATALYST as selected by BIOAMBER, however, BIOAMBER has not purchased a commercial amount within two (2) years from completion of the SCALE-UP; or

 

  (d) of the insolvency or bankruptcy of a PARTY.

 

7.6 The commercial supply of CATALYST(S) to BIOAMBER is to be governed by one or more separate agreement(s) between the PARTIES which would include price indexing, margin protection, value sharing, the right to source catalysts from third parties if EVONIK has not the capability to fulfill BIOAMBER’s volume requirements and second look clauses (second look being BIOAMBER’s right, from time to time, to consult THIRD PARTY catalyst suppliers to ensure that EVONIK CATALYST performance and pricing is in line with the market). A commercial master agreement covering an initial term of seven (7) years shall be duly executed by the PARTIES by September 30, 2012 specifying all relevant details. CATALYST specification, price, quantities and delivery dates shall be defined in an addendum to the commercial master agreement at least six (6) months before the first commercial supply of any CATALYST. If such a commercial master agreement (supply agreement) cannot be reached by the said day, the PARTIES may continue their collaboration and contract negotiations hereunder, however, each PARTY has a right to terminate this AGREEMENT pursuant to Article 11.2(ii) at any time after such day as long as the PARTIES have not yet executed such a commercial master agreement.

 

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After the said 7-year initial term, the PARTIES shall in good faith negotiate a renewal of such supply agreement. If a THIRD PARTY catalyst supplier (a “Supplier”) offers to BIOAMBER to supply CATALYST(S) at significantly better terms and conditions (a price that is at least [***] below the price offered by EVONIK shall be deemed to constitute significant better terms and conditions) than those offered by EVONIK, and such third party CATALYST has been scaled up by the Supplier, and has been successfully tested by BIOAMBER in a pilot or semi-commercial plant for at least five hundred (500) hours, then EVONIK will have the option to adjust the terms and conditions offered to BIOAMBER, including the pricing, in accordance with those contained in the offer from the Supplier, failing which BIOAMBER will be entitled to source all or a certain quantity of CATALYST(S) from the Supplier, according to the terms presented to EVONIK, and the EXCLUSIVITY PERIOD as provided in Article 7.3 above will terminate.

PART II    Prospect - Possible Extension of the Collaboration

 

8 Further Fields for Collaboration

 

8.1 EVONIK and BIOAMBER may, at a later date and on a non-exclusive basis, decide to undertake joint development of novel catalysts that can assist in chemical reactions related to derivatives of succinic acid and succinate salts other than BDO / THF / GBL (“C4 DERIVATIVES”), and/or EVONIK may decide to optimize and scale up catalysts identified by BIOAMBER and possibly secured from THIRD PARTIES. If the PARTIES agree to extend their collaboration to the C4 DERIVATIVES field, it is the current expectation that the arrangement would be substantially identical to the arrangement according to PART I hereinabove.

 

8.2 EVONIK and BIOAMBER may, at a later date and on a non-exclusive basis, decide to undertake joint development of catalysts that can assist in the conversion of certain fermentation derived intermediates into adipic acid, HMDA, caprolactam and possibly other C6 chemicals such as hexanediol (“C6 DERIVATIVES”). More discussion on the scope of this work is required between the PARTIES. Alternatively, or additionally, BIOAMBER may secure catalyst ideas from THIRD PARTIES that EVONIK would develop and optimize. If the PARTIES agree to extend their collaboration to the C6 DERIVATIVES field, it is the current expectation that the arrangement would substantially identical to the arrangement according to PART I hereinabove.

PART III    General Provisions

 

9 Confidentiality and Restricted Use

 

9.1 For the term of this AGREEMENT and for ten (10) years thereafter, RECIPIENT shall keep in strict confidence PROVIDER’s INFORMATION and shall not, subject to Article 8.2 below, without the prior written consent of PROVIDER

 

  a) use any such INFORMATION for any purpose other than in context with the pursuance of the PROJECT; nor

 

  b) disclose or make available any such INFORMATION to any third party; nor

 

  c) disclose or make available any such INFORMATION to any officers, employees, consultants or other collaborators other than to those who require access to the INFORMATION in context with the pursuance of the PROJECT, and who agree to be bound by the terms of this AGREEMENT, and then only to the extent required for this purpose; RECIPIENT shall assume full responsibility for the performance of its officers, employees, consultants and/or other collaborators under this AGREEMENT; nor

 

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  d) make any other commercial use of any such INFORMATION, nor make any such INFORMATION the subject matter of or otherwise use it directly or indirectly in context with any application for patent or other intellectual property rights.

In the event PROVIDER has in advance agreed in writing that RECIPIENT may disclose PROVIDER’s INFORMATION to a THIRD PARTY, RECIPIENT shall assure that such THIRD PARTY shall be bound by obligations not less onerous than RECIPIENT’s obligations assumed hereunder, and RECIPIENT shall remain liable for any unauthorized disclosure, dissemination and/or use of PROVIDER’s INFORMATION by such THIRD PARTY.

 

9.2 The restrictions provided in Article 9.1 above shall not apply to any INFORMATION for which RECIPIENT can prove that such INFORMATION

 

  a) at the time of disclosure hereunder was, or thereafter becomes, part of the public domain through no act or omission of RECIPIENT in breach of this AGREEMENT; or

 

  b) was already in RECIPIENT’s possession at the time of disclosure hereunder, or is hereafter in good faith received by RECIPIENT from a third party without an obligation of confidentiality and/or restrictions as to its use still in effect; or

 

  c) is hereafter independently developed by or on behalf of RECIPIENT without recourse to PROVIDER’s INFORMATION or relevant part thereof.

Specific items of INFORMATION shall not fall within any exception merely because they are embraced by more general information falling within any exception. Likewise, any combination of specific items of INFORMATION shall not fall within any exception merely because the specific items themselves fall within any exception, but only if the combination itself, and its principles of operation, fall within any exception.

 

9.3 All INFORMATION provided hereunder shall at all times remain the property of PROVIDER. Upon PROVIDER’s written request, RECIPIENT shall (a) return to PROVIDER all documents and electronic or other storage media received hereunder and containing INFORMATION, including without limitation all unconsumed samples, and shall (b) destroy (including without limitation deletion from electronic or other storage media, except for backups of computer records maintained as part of the RECIPIENT’s reasonable IT policy always provided such records shall not be accessible or usable by any party unless as necessary when computer records of the RECIPENT are otherwise lost and then provided all obligations hereunder shall apply to any access and/or use thereof) all copies, reproductions, summaries, notes, memoranda and other tangible documents to the extent containing PROVIDER’s INFORMATION. Such request may be submitted at any time; provided, however, RECIPIENT is not obliged to keep any such documents, electronic storage media, samples etc. for more than six (6) months after expiration or termination of this AGREEMENT to comply with such obligation to return INFORMATION. Notwithstanding the foregoing, RECIPIENT may retain one (1) copy of INFORMATION in its confidential files for documentation purposes, subject to all confidentiality and non-use obligations contained herein.

 

9.4 The disclosure of any INFORMATION hereunder will not be considered a “publication” thereof for patent or copyright purposes, nor will it constitute release of said INFORMATION into the public domain.

 

9.5

With respect to a PARTY, the obligations provided in this Article 9 above shall apply, mutatis mutandis , to such FOREGROUND IP which according to Article 5 above will be assigned to the other PARTY, as well as for the jointly owned FOREGROUND IP pursuant to Article 5 above. Where the commercialization activities by a PARTY in connection with this AGREEMENT require the disclosure of jointly owned

 

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  FOREGROUND-IP, the PARTIES shall in good faith discuss and shall mutually agree on the terms and conditions of such disclosures.

 

9.6 Once this AGREEMENT is executed, the PARTIES shall jointly issue a press release describing their partnership related to catalysts in the field of biobased chemicals, with an initial focus on BDO / THF / GBL and possible further work in the other fields if agreed to by the PARTIES. Disclosure of this agreement will be permitted if obligated by a securities exchange. In such event, the Parties will use their best efforts to obtain confidential treatment of important terms and conditions contained in this Agreement.

 

10 Warranties and Liabilities

 

10.1 Although PROVIDER believes its INFORMATION is accurate, INFORMATION is provided strictly on an as-is basis, and RECIPIENT shall be solely responsible for its practice or use of, or reliance on, or inability to practice or use PROVIDER’s INFORMATION. In particular, however, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, PROVIDER makes no representation, extends no warranty or condition of any kind, express or implied, and accepts no liability, with respect to any INFORMATION provided hereunder, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, novelty, completeness, merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose or non-infringement of the intellectual property rights of third parties.

 

10.2 Each PARTY shall use commercially reasonable efforts to duly pursue its tasks under the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM to ensure the best possible results based on the scientific evidence, methods and techniques known at the time and in accordance with current legislation, as may apply; provided, however, that it is understood that the PROJECT is exploratory in nature and the performance of the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM hereunder is subject to normal experimental error, and that neither PARTY warrants that the PROJECT will be successful and/or that any FOREGROUND IP obtained hereunder will meet either PARTY’s scientific and/or commercial expectations, in whole or in part. The failure of a PARTY to e.g. successfully perform its work according to the DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM or to meet the objectives of the PROJECT, or to successfully commercialize the PROJECT results will not constitute a breach of any representation or warranty or other obligation under this AGREEMENT. In particular, however, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, neither PARTY makes any representation or extends any warranty or condition of any kind, express or implied, and accepts no liability, with respect to the CATALYSTS and other FOREGROUND IP developed hereunder, including but not limited to warranties of accuracy, reliability, novelty, completeness, merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose or non-infringement of the intellectual property rights of third parties .

 

10.3 Neither PARTY shall, under any circumstances, be liable to the other for indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages (including but not limited to loss of profits, revenue, anticipated savings or business) resulting from or in any way related to this AGREEMENT, termination of this AGREEMENT or failure by either PARTY. Further, a PARTY’s liability to the other PARTY shall be restricted to intent and gross negligence. These limitations apply regardless of whether such damages are sought based on breach of contract, negligence or any other legal theory.

 

10.4 The foregoing liability restrictions pursuant to Article 10.3 shall not apply with respect to any breach of confidentiality and non-use obligations pursuant to Article 9, and with respect to any unauthorized use of the other PARTY’s BACKGROUND IP and/or FOREGROUND IP, or in cases of mandatory liability.

 

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10.5 Warranties and liabilities with respect to a possible future CATALYST(S) supply to BIOAMBER shall be governed by the respective CATALYST supply agreement between the PARTIES, however, it is the PARTIES understanding that EVONIK shall bear liability with respect to possible THIRD PARTY rights regarding the manufacture of the CATALYST, subject to possible licenses required to be arranged by BIOAMBER pursuant to Article 6.2, while BIOAMBER shall bear liability with respect to the use of such CATALYST.

 

11 Term and Termination

 

11.1 This AGREEMENT shall become effective as of the date first above written and shall remain in force for a period of three (3) years.

 

11.2 Either PARTY may terminate this AGREEMENT

(i) with or without reason upon six (6) months prior written notice (by registered mail/return receipt requested or equivalent)

(ii) effective immediately upon written notice (by registered mail/return receipt requested or equivalent) pursuant to Article 7.6.

 

11.3 Either PARTY may terminate this AGREEMENT, effective immediately, for good cause, upon written notice (by registered mail/return receipt requested, or equivalent), provided that the terminating PARTY has prior to such termination consulted with the other PARTY to discuss its reasons for such intended termination.

Good cause shall be deemed to exist, in particular:

 

   

in case of only marginal progress or of a substantial delay in the pursuance of the PROJECT which is not attributable to the terminating PARTY, or in case of other circumstances which may prevent the PARTIES from achieving the objectives of the PROJECT,

 

   

if, to the reasonable judgment of the terminating PARTY, the objectives of the PROJECT can not be achieved at all, or may only be achieved upon unexpectedly high efforts or efforts which may render the PROJECT economically unviable,

 

11.4 Good cause shall further be deemed to exist in case the other PARTY has committed or permitted a substantial breach of this AGREEMENT and has failed to remedy the same within thirty (30) days after being called upon by the first PARTY to do so by written notice specifying the nature of the breach; in which case termination pursuant to this Article 11.3 shall be without prejudice to any other right or remedy the non-defaulting PARTY may have by law or otherwise.

 

11.5 Rights and obligations pursuant to Article 4, 5, 6, 7 (except, for the avoidance of doubt, Article 7.1, and subject to the provisions contained in Section 7), 9, 10 and 12 herein shall survive expiration of this AGREEMENT pursuant to Article 11.1 or any extension thereof above for an indefinite period of time, unless otherwise specified therein.

 

11.6 Rights and obligations pursuant to Article 4, 9, 10 and 12 herein shall survive early termination of this AGREEMENT pursuant to Article 11.2, 11.3 or 11.4 above for an indefinite period of time, unless otherwise specified therein; the same shall apply accordingly with respect to Article 5 and 6 above to the extent FOREGROUND IP has been achieved prior to such termination, except that in the event of termination pursuant to

(i) Article 11.2(i) or 11.3 the terminating PARTY, or

(ii) Article 11.4 the defaulting PARTY,

 

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the license rights to use the other PARTY’s FOREGROUND IP, including without being limited to FOREGROUND IPR related thereto, shall come into effect only after five (5) years from the date of termination.

 

12 Miscellaneous

 

12.1 Should any of the provisions of this AGREEMENT become or prove to be null and void this will be without effect on the validity of this AGREEMENT as a whole. The PARTIES will, however, endeavor to replace the void provision by a valid one which in its economic effect complies most with the void provision. The same shall apply accordingly in the event that this AGREEMENT contains any unintended omissions.

 

12.2 Should the effect of this AGREEMENT resulting from future unforeseen events and/or by the alteration of any circumstances surrounding this AGREEMENT lead to an unjust hardship for either PARTY which hardship does not correspond with the intentions of the PARTIES as set out in this AGREEMENT and which cannot be expected of the PARTIES in good faith, the PARTIES shall without delay enter into negotiations to see in what way the conditions of the AGREEMENT can be made to suit the altered circumstances.

 

12.3 The failure of either PARTY to perform any obligation under this AGREEMENT solely by reason of causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, acts, laws, regulations or rules of any government body or governmental agency, war, revolution, invasion, insurrection, riots, mob violence, sabotage or other civil disorders, strikes or other labor disputes, shall not be deemed a breach of this AGREEMENT; provided, however, that the PARTIES shall promptly meet to determine an equitable solution to the effects of such force majeure, and provided further the PARTY so prevented from complying herewith shall continue to take all reasonable actions within its power to comply as fully as possible herewith and to resume with the least possible delay compliance with its obligations.

 

12.4 No failure or delay of either PARTY in insisting upon or enforcing any of the provisions of this AGREEMENT, or in exercising any right, power, privilege or remedy hereunder, and no partial or single exercise thereof, shall be construed or constitute a waiver or subsequent waiver of such right, power, privilege, remedy or of any other rights hereunder.

 

12.5 This AGREEMENT is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of Switzerland without giving effect to its conflict of laws rules. All disputes arising out of or in connection with this AGREEMENT which cannot be amicably solved by the PARTIES shall be finally settled by arbitration under the Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce by three (3) arbitrators appointed in accordance with the said Rules. The place of arbitration shall be Zurich, Switzerland. The arbitration shall be held in English. The award of the arbitration shall be final and binding upon the PARTIES, and shall be enforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction. The PARTIES shall cooperate with each other in causing the arbitration proceedings to be held in as efficient and expeditious a manner as practicable, and the prevailing PARTY shall be entitled to recover from the other PARTY all its costs and expenses, including without limitation reasonable attorney fees, incurred in context therewith.

 

12.6 In the event of a substantial breach of this AGREEMENT, the recovery of monetary damages may be an insufficient and inadequate remedy and either PARTY may, notwithstanding the foregoing and without waiving any other rights or remedies, apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for an injunction or other equitable relief to prevent or restrain the breach of this AGREEMENT.

 

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12.7 This AGREEMENT shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon each of the PARTIES hereto and its successors and permitted assignees, provided that any such assignee shall agree to abide to all obligations and restrictions as provided in this AGREEMENT. Either PARTY may assign this AGREEMENT and/or its rights and obligations to an entity which acquires all or substantially all of such PARTY’s business or assets to which this AGREEMENT pertains, whether by merger, reorganization, acquisition, sale or otherwise. Any other assignment shall be subject to the prior written consent of the other PARTY which shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned.

Either PARTY shall at its discretion be entitled to assign its ownership and license rights pursuant to Article 5 and 6 to any AFFILIATE or THIRD PARTY, provided such AFFILIATE or THIRD PARTY agrees to honor all grants of rights, and all obligations and restrictions arising from this AGREEMENT and associated therewith as if being an original party to this AGREEMENT.

 

12.8 This AGREEMENT constitutes the entire understanding between the PARTIES hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof, and its terms, including this provision itself, may not be changed or amended except by an instrument in writing mutually agreed to by the PARTIES. The collaboration hereunder shall not be considered work for hire, and the relationship created by this AGREEMENT shall be that of independent contractors. Neither PARTY, by operation of this AGREEMENT, obtains the authority to bind or act as agent for the other PARTY or its employees for any purpose.

 

Hanau, this April 27, 2012              Montreal, this April 16, 2012    
Evonik Industries AG              BioAmber Inc.  

 

/s/ Wilfried Eul      /s/ Ulrich Hertz     

/s/ Jean-François Huc

    
ppa. Dr. Wilfried Eul      ppa. Dr. Ulrich Hertz      Jean-François Huc   
Senior VP      Head of TechTransfer      President & Chief Executive Officer   
Catalysts Business Line      & Licensing        

 

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TECHNOLOGY LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Technology License Agreement (hereinafter “ Agreement ”) dated February 15 th , 2012 (the “ Effective Date ”) is by and among Sinoven Biopolymers, Inc., a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal place of business in Malvern, Pennsylvania (hereinafter called “ Sinoven ”); NatureWorks LLC, a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal place of business in Minnetonka, Minnesota (hereinafter called “ NatureWorks ”); AmberWorks LLC, a limited liability company duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware, having its principal place of business in Plymouth, Minnesota (hereinafter called “ LLC ”), and BioAmber, Inc. a corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of Delaware (hereinafter called “ BioAmber ”).

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, NatureWorks and Sinoven have formed LLC and each own, directly or indirectly, a fifty percent (50%) interest in LLC;

WHEREAS, in establishing LLC, NatureWorks and Sinoven, along with BioAmber, wish to enter into this Agreement, along with LLC, to establish the Parties’ rights and obligations regarding certain know-how, inventions and patent rights;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth herein, the Parties agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS

1.1 Capitalized terms that are not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given those respective terms in the LLC Agreement.

1.2 “ Confidential Information ” shall have the meaning as set forth in the Master Confidentiality Agreement.

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1.3 The following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:

Additive ” shall mean the additive set forth in Schedule A.

“Application” means any use of an LLC Product or any method for using an LLC Product.

BioAmber Collaboration Patent Rights ” means Patent Rights owned or controlled by BioAmber claiming all or any part of BioAmber Collaboration Technology.

Sinoven Background Patent Rights ” means the Patent Rights set forth in Schedule A, and any Patent Rights owned or controlled by Sinoven as may be identified by Sinoven pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Research Services Agreement.

Sinoven Background Technology ” means the Technology relating to the use of the Additive in conjunction with PBS or LLC Products, as described in Schedule A.

Sinoven Collaboration Patent Rights ” means Patent Rights owned or controlled by Sinoven claiming all or any part of Sinoven Collaboration Technology.

Collaboration Technology ” of a Party (other than LLC) means Foreground Technology (other than Research Technology) owned by a Party other than LLC pursuant to Section 2.2 hereof, that is (1) a Recipe, (2) Technology specifically pertaining to a use or methods of using of LLC Products, or (3) Technology specifically pertaining to methods of making LLC Products (but not to methods for making any ingredients of LLC Products, including without limitation PLA, PBS or Sinoven Modified PBS), and that is conceived by at least one employee, agent or contractor of such Party after the Effective Date but prior to the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the Transfer by such Party (or in the case of BioAmber, the Transfer by Sinoven) of its Membership Interest (other than to an Affiliate), and (ii) the dissolution of LLC.

Exploit ” and cognates thereof, means: (a) with respect to a Patent Right, making, having made, using, selling, offering for sale, importing, or exporting an invention claimed in such Patent Right, or granting license rights under such Patent Right to do any of the foregoing; and (b) with respect to Technology, using or transferring the Technology or part thereof in conjunction with the making, having made, using, selling, offering for sale, importing, or exporting of a product or method, or granting license rights under such Technology to do any of the foregoing.

 

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Field ” means the research and development, manufacture, sale and use of LLC Products.

Foreground Patent Rights” shall mean any Patent Right claiming all or any part of Foreground Technology.

Foreground Technology” shall mean Technology, including any Recipes, conceived after the Effective Date by one or more employees, agents or contractors of any one of the Parties, or jointly by at least one employee, agent or contractor of one Party with at least one employee, agent or contractor of at least one other Party.

LLC ” shall mean that limited liability corporation formed and jointly owned by NatureWorks and Sinoven (directly or indirectly) pursuant to the LLC Agreement.

LLC Agreement ” shall mean the agreement of even date herewith among NatureWorks, Sinoven and LLC for the organization, operations and management of LLC, as the same may be amended from time to time.

LLC Technology ” means Foreground Technology owned by LLC pursuant to Article II, including without limitation Research Technology.

LLC Patent Rights ” means Patent Rights owned by LLC pursuant to Article II, including without limitation Research Patent Rights.

Master Confidentiality Agreement ” shall mean Master Confidentiality of even date herewith among NatureWorks, Sinoven, BioAmber Inc. and LLC, as the same may be amended from time to time.

NatureWorks Background Patents Rights ” shall mean the Patent Rights set forth in Schedule B, and any Patent Rights owned or controlled by NatureWorks as may be identified by NatureWorks pursuant to Section 2.1 of the Research Services Agreement.

NatureWorks Collaboration Patent Rights ” means Patent Rights owned or controlled by NatureWorks claiming all or any part of the NatureWorks Collaboration Technology.

Net Revenues ” means the gross revenues received by NatureWorks and its Subsidiaries for the sale of LLC Products, net of any of the following items, to the extent paid or incurred by NatureWorks or its Subsidiaries: (i) all taxes paid with respect to such LLC Products (other than taxes on income), (ii) interest and other finance charges, (iii) customs duties, surcharges and other governmental charges, (iv) freight, postage, transportation, insurance, packing and storage and warehousing charges incurred with unaffiliated entities, and (v) refunds, returns, credits,

 

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discounts, and allowancesactually paid, incurred or given, provided that such refunds, returns, credits, discounts and allowances are not inconsistent with any written policy approved by Sinoven or are otherwise agreed to in writing by Sinoven.

Non-LLC Products ” means products other than LLC Products, including without limitation Modified PBS Products.

Patent Rights ” means (a) the claim(s) of any patent application filed in any country; (b) the claim(s) of all Letters Patent including supplemental protection certificates that have issued or may in the future issue including, without limitation, utility models, design patents, and certificates of invention; and (c) the claim(s) of all divisionals, continuations, continuations-in-part, reissues, re-examination certificates, renewals, extensions, or additions to any such Letters Patent and patent applications.

Party ” shall mean one of the parties to this Agreement; Parties shall mean all of the parties to this Agreement.

Related Party ,” of any Party, for the purpose of this Agreement, means any other Entity at least percent (25%) of the total voting securities of every class or other evidences of ownership interest of which is directly or indirectly owned or controlled by such Party. For purposes of this Technology License Agreement, LLC is not a Related Party of Sinoven, BioAmber or NatureWorks.

“Recipe” shall mean a formulation for an LLC Product, including a listing of all ingredients and the operable ranges concentrations and/or ratios of each such ingredient in the formulation.

Research Services Agreement ” shall mean each agreement of even date herewith between LLC and either of NatureWorks and Sinoven for the provision of certain research services by each such Party to LLC, as the same may be amended from time to time.

Research Technology ” means any Technology conceived under a Research Agreement.

Research Patent Rights ” means any and all Patent Rights claiming all or any part of Research Technology.

Seconding Agreement ” means that certain Seconding Agreement of even date herewith between BioAmber Inc. and LLC whereby certain employees of BioAmber Inc. are seconded to the LLC, as the same may be amended from time to time.

“Sinoven Modified PBS” means PBS modified by the incorporation of the Additive.

 

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Sinoven Modified PBS Products ” means any product made with or incorporating Sinoven Modified PBS.

Sole Foreground Technology ” of a Party means Foreground Technology solely owned by that Party pursuant to Article II.

Technology ” means any discovery, development or invention (including without limitation any Recipe) whether or not patentable, or susceptible to any other form of legal protection.

Third Party ” means any Entity that is not Sinoven, BioAmber Inc. or NatureWorks, or LLC.

ARTICLE II – OWNERSHIP AND DISCLOSURE OF TECHNOLOGY

2.1. Each of BioAmber, Sinoven and NatureWorks will retain ownership of all Technology and Patent Rights owned by such Party as of the Effective Date, including without limitation, as to each Member, the respective Members’ Background Technology and Background Patent Rights.

2.2 Except as provided in Section 2.4, each Party will own all right, title, and interest in and to any Foreground Technology conceived by one or more employees, agents or contractors of such Party, either solely or jointly with one or more Third Parties, and all Patent Rights claiming all or any part of such Foreground Technology.

2.3 Except as provided in Section 2.4, Foreground Technology conceived jointly by at least one employee, agent or contractor of a Party other than LLC and at least one employee, agent or contractor of LLC, and any Patent Rights claiming all or any part of such Foreground Technology, shall be solely owned by LLC if and to the extent such Foreground Technology relates to LLC Products, and shall be solely owned by such Party other than the LLC if and to the extent such Foreground Technology relates to Non-LLC Products.

2.4 Notwithstanding Sections 2.2 and 2.3, LLC shall own all Research Technology and Research Patent Rights, and any technical data generated pursuant to any research services provided to LLC pursuant to a Research Services Agreement.

 

 

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2.5 For purposes of this Agreement, a contractor, employee or agent of BioAmber or Sinoven who is seconded to LLC pursuant to the Seconding Agreement is deemed to be a contractor, employee or agent of LLC while so seconded, for the sole purpose of determining ownership of Technology or Patent Rights under this Agreement, including Sections 2.2 and 2.3 hereof.

2.6 Notwithstanding this Article II, and subject to the terms and conditions of the LLC Agreement, the Parties may otherwise decide in writing the ownership of any Foreground Technology or Foreground Patent Rights between or among them and/or the LLC.

2.7 Each Member and BioAmber may freely Exploit any Technology and Patent Rights solely owned by such Party, without the consent of or accounting to the other Parties, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Master Confidentiality Agreement and the LLC Agreement, including without limitation the provisions of Article XV of the LLC Agreement. The LLC may Exploit any Technology and Patent Rights owned by the LLC, or licensed to the LLC hereunder or by any Third Party, only for the Business Purpose, or as otherwise permitted in writing by the Governance Board, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Master Confidentiality Agreement and the LLC Agreement.

2.8 Disclosures of Technology and Patent Rights

(a) Each Member shall disclose all Research Technology and, to the extent such disclosure does not require the consent of any Third Party (other than a Subsidiary of such Member), each Party shall disclose all of that Party’s Collaboration Technology to the other Parties. If such Collaboration Technology is of a general nature and is applicable to both LLC Products and Non-LLC products, the Member or BioAmber, as the case may be, shall advise LLC and the other Parties that such Collaboration Technology forms part of Technology of a general nature. LLC shall disclose all LLC Technology to each of the Members.

(b) All Recipes disclosed by Sinoven as Sinoven Background Technology or required to be disclosed by either Member or BioAmber pursuant to Section 2.8 (a) hereof will include instructions, to the extent known by the disclosing Party, for making and using that Recipe.

(c) Each Member and BioAmber shall provide an updated list of their respective Background Patent Rights (if a Member) and Collaboration Patent Rights (to the extent such disclosure does not require the consent of any Third Party (other an a Subsidiary of such Member or of BioAmber)) to the other Parties, and LLC will provide an updated list of any LLC Patent Rights to each Member.

 

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(d) Disclosures and updated lists made in accordance with paragraphs (a) and (c) of this Section 2.8 will be made in writing at least once each calendar quarter, promptly upon request by either Member or the LLC, or as otherwise agreed by the Governance Board. LLC shall maintain a written inventory of all of the foregoing disclosures of Technology and lists of Patent Rights.

2.9 Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no Party shall be required to license, disclose or transfer any Patent Rights or Technology under this Agreement that cannot be disclosed, licensed or transferred without the consent of Third Parties (other than Subsidiaries of such Party or BioAmber).

2.10 Each Party shall upon request of another Party execute and deliver one or more written assignments of any Technology and Patent Rights as may be necessary to effect the provisions of this Article II and/or permit the owning Party to record its ownership interest therein.

ARTICLE III – LICENSE GRANTS TO AND FROM LLC

3.1 Sinoven hereby grants to LLC a worldwide, non-exclusive license under the Sinoven Background Technology and the Sinoven Background Patent Rights, solely to the extent necessary to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale, export and import LLC Products for the Business Purpose. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, for such period as Sinoven owns a Membership Interest in LLC, LLC will pay Sinoven a running royalty of seven percent (7%) of Net Revenues from sales by NatureWorks and its Subsidiaries of LLC Products, in consideration of the license granted under this Section 3.1. The annual royalty payable with respect to any calendar year shall be paid to Sinoven by January 31 of the succeeding calendar year. The first such annual royalty shall become due on January 31, 2013 (for the period from the inception of the LLC until December 31, 2012). If Sinoven Transfers its Membership Interest (other than to an Affiliate of Sinoven), the license granted under this Section 3.1 shall thereafter be fully paid-up and royalty-free.

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have made, use, sell, offer for sale, export and import LLC Products for the Business Purpose, provided that any right granted under the [***] Patents (as defined in Section 7.3 of this Agreement) solely applies to the use of LLC Products to the extent they contain PLA purchased from NatureWorks.

3.3 Each Member and BioAmber hereby grants to LLC a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license under its respective Collaboration Technology and Collaboration Patent Rights solely to the extent necessary to make, have made, use, sell, offer for sale, export and import LLC Products for the Business Purpose.

3.4 The licenses granted under Sections 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 shall be non-transferrable, except as permitted under Article IX hereof.

3.5 (a) LLC shall have the right to grant sublicenses under the licenses granted to it under Sections 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3 hereof only (1) to Subsidiaries of LLC, (2) in accordance with Section 10.3(a) hereof, in the event of a Transfer by a Member of its Membership Interest, to the remaining Member, or (3) solely to the extent the Technology or Patent Rights licensed under such sections pertain to or claim any Application, to any direct or indirect purchaser or transferee of LLC Products or downstream products made from or with LLC Products.

(b) The purchase by NatureWorks of any LLC Products from LLC shall include a royalty-free license under the Sinoven Background Patent Rights, the Sinoven Collaboration Patent Rights, the BioAmber Collaboration Patent Rights and LLC Patent Rights solely to the extent necessary to use the LLC Product so sold or transferred in any Application, which license shall be transferrable with the further sale or transfer of such LLC Products by NatureWorks or its Subsidiaries.

3.6 Either Member, while it owns a Membership Interest in LLC, including immediately prior to the Transfer of its Membership Interest or immediately prior to dissolution of LLC, shall have the right to obtain a license from LLC under any or all of LLC Technology and LLC Patent Rights to make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, export and import Non-LLC Products other than Sinoven Modified PBS and Sinoven Modified PBS Products.

(a) A license granted under this Section 3.6 shall be royalty-free, non-exclusive, worldwide, and transferrable only with the sale or transfer of that portion of the requesting Member’s business to which this Agreement pertains.

(b) A license granted under this Section 3.6 shall permit the licensed Member to grant sublicenses to any Third Party.

 

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(c) No license granted under this Section 3.6 shall extend to any LLC Technology conceived after the effective date of the Transfer of the requesting Member’s Membership Interest, or any Patent Rights claiming all or any part of any such LLC Technology.

3.7 All licenses granted under this Article III are subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Master Confidentiality Agreement and the LLC Agreement, including without limitation Article XV of the LLC Agreement.

ARTICLE IV –CONFIDENTIALITY, PROHIBITED RESEARCH AGREEMENTS

4.1 All non-public proprietary Technology shall be considered to be the Confidential Information of the owning Party. Except as expressly permitted herein, each Party will treat the non-public proprietary Technology of each other Party in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Master Confidentiality Agreement.

4.2 Without the prior written consent of the other Member, while each Member (or an Affiliate of such Member) owns a Membership Interest in LLC and for one year after such Member Transfers its Membership Interest in LLC (other than to an Affiliate), such Member will not, and will cause its Subsidiaries not to, enter into any agreement with any Third Party (which is not a Subsidiary of such Member) to perform research and/or development to develop Recipes for LLC Products unless such agreement permits such Member or Subsidiary to disclose and license any such Recipes to LLC as that Member’s Collaboration Technology as provided in Article III hereof. Without the prior written consent of NatureWorks, until the merger of Sinoven into BioAmber, BioAmber will not, and will cause its Subsidiaries not to, enter into any agreement with any Third Party (which is not a Subsidiary of BioAmber) to perform research and/or development to develop Recipes for LLC Products unless such agreement permits BioAmber or such Subsidiary to disclose and license any such Recipes to LLC as BioAmber’s Collaboration Technology as provided in Article III hereof. However, nothing in this Section 4.2 will prohibit any Member or BioAmber from entering into nondisclosure agreements with any of its direct or indirect customers or from providing technical service to any of its direct or indirect customers.

 

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ARTICLE V - PATENT PROTECTION

5.1 Each Party shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to file one or more patent applications claiming its Sole Foreground Technology. Any such application and Patent Rights deriving therefrom shall be owned by such Party. If a Member or BioAmber decides not to file a patent application claiming all or any part of its Collaboration Technology, it shall inform the other Parties, and the LLC may at its own expense file prosecute issue or maintain such patent application(s); however, in that event such Member or BioAmber, as the case may be, will continue to own such Collaboration Technology and the Patent Rights claiming all or any part of such Collaboration Technology.

5.2 If requested to do so, the other Parties shall provide any reasonable assistance requested by the filing Party for the preparation, filing and prosecution of any patent applications entitled to be filed by such Party under this Agreement, and the enforcement of any patents that may issue therefrom, including the execution of inventorship declarations, assignment deeds, and affidavits, participation in examiner interviews, and providing deposition and trial testimony where needed, but not including the payment of any attorney’s fees, expenses or other costs associated with the preparation, prosecution or issuance of any Patent Right or any litigation. The filing Party shall reimburse the Party(s) providing such assistance for their reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by them under this Section 5.2.

5.3 Should a Party elect not to prosecute or maintain any of its Patents Rights which such Party has licensed or is obligated to license to another Party hereunder, then it shall provide timely notice to the other Parties, who shall then have the secondary right to prosecute and maintain such Patent(s) at their own cost. Such Patent Rights shall, however, continue to be owned by the original owning Party and not by the Party electing to prosecute or maintain the Patent(s).

5.4 Coordination of Patent Filings

(a) Before filing any patent application claiming all or any part of Research Technology or any jointed conceived Foreground Technology which it owns pursuant to Section 2.3 hereof, LLC will inform the Party that performed the corresponding Research Services or jointly conceived the Foreground Technology and will at the request of such Party coordinate the filing of such patent applications with such Party.

 

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(b) Before filing any patent application claiming all or any part of any jointed conceived Foreground Technology which it owns pursuant to Section 2.3 hereof, a Party that jointly conceived the Foreground Technology will at the request of LLC coordinate the filing of such patent applications with the LLC.

ARTICLE VI - PATENT/TRADE SECRET ENFORCEMENT

6.1 Each Party will have the exclusive right, but not the obligation, at its sole expense, to enforce its respective Patent Rights or other intellectual property rights outside the Field. The other Parties have no obligation to cooperate in or contribute to any such enforcement and will have no right to share in any recovery. The Party bringing any such enforcement action shall keep all proceeds recovered from such legal proceeding.

6.2 Each Party will promptly notify the other Parties in writing if it learns of any actual, alleged or threatened infringement of any Background Patent Right, LLC Patent Right, Collaboration Patent Right or other intellectual property right with respect to any Background Technology, LLC Technology or Collaboration Technology by a Third Party in the Field, unless such Party is not permitted to do so because of an obligation of non-disclosure to such Third Party (other than a to a Subsidiary of such Party, or in the case of Sinoven, to an Affiliate). The Party owning or controlling the affected Patent Right or other intellectual property right (the “Controlling Party”) will have the first right, but not the obligation, at its own expense, to bring suit (or take other appropriate legal action) against any such actual, alleged, or threatened infringement of the Patent Right or other intellectual property right, including the defense and settlement. In such a case, the Controlling Party shall keep all proceeds recovered from such legal proceeding. If the Controlling Party is a Member, and does not initiate an infringement action or otherwise take affirmative measures to abate any such actual, alleged, or threatened Third-Party infringement within ninety (90) days after receiving the written notice of the infringement, then the LLC will have the right, but not the obligation, at its own expense and upon written consent of all Members (which each Member may withhold in its sole and absolute discretion), to bring suit (or take other appropriate legal action) against such Third Party(ies)

 

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with respect to such actual, alleged, or threatened infringement, including the defense and settlement thereof. In the event any Party brings an infringement action in accordance with this Section 6.2, such Party will notify the other Parties in writing at least fifteen (15) days prior to filing such action and the other Parties will provide reasonable assistance and authority to file and bring the action, including, if required to bring such action, being joined as a party plaintiff; provided, however, that no Party will be required to transfer any right, title, or interest in or to any of its Patent Rights or Technology to any other Party to confer standing on a Party hereunder. In addition, if any Party brings an infringement action hereunder, the other Parties will have the right to be represented separately in such action by counsel of its own choice, at its own expense. Any recovery realized as a result of such suit, claim, or action or related settlement will first be applied pro rata to reimburse the Parties’ reasonable costs and expenses in connection with such suit, claim, or action. Any recovery remaining after such application shall be allocated as mutually agreed by the Party bringing such enforcement action and the Party which owns the Patent Right or Technology that was the subject of such enforcement action.

6.3 Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Article VI, LLC may enforce its intellectual property rights or those of another Party as provided in Paragraph 6.2 only with the prior written consent of all Members (which consent may be withheld by each Member in its sole and absolute discretion).

ARTICLE VII – WARRANTY

7.1 Express Warranties of Each Member

(a) Sinoven, NatureWorks and BioAmber each represents and warrants that, as of the Effective Date, it has the right to grant any licenses that it provides, pursuant to Article III, and to disclose any Confidential Information that it discloses, pursuant to Article II and that it has not made and will not make any commitments to others inconsistent with or in derogation of such rights.

(b) Sinoven, BioAmber and NatureWorks each represents and warrants that, as of the Effective Date, it and its Subsidiaries own or control no Patent Rights other than those listed in Schedule A (as to Sinoven and BioAmber) and Schedule B (as to NatureWorks) that claim any Recipe listed in Schedule A hereto, or method of making or using such Recipe.

 

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7.2 In addition, Sinoven and BioAmber make the following additional representations and warranties, as of the Effective Date, with respect to the Sinoven Background Technology and Sinoven Background Patent Rights: (i) Sinoven is the sole, absolute and exclusive owner of the Sinoven Background Technology and the Sinoven Patent Rights; (ii) as of the Effective Date, neither Sinoven nor BioAmber has received any written notice of a pending or threatened claim or litigation to which Sinoven or BioAmber is a party contesting the ownership, derivation, inventorship, validity or right to use any of the Sinoven Background Technology or Background Patent Rights; and (iii) there are no Patent Rights or other rights, other than the Background Patent Rights, which are owned or controlled by Sinoven, BioAmber or their respective Subsidiaries that are reasonably necessary for the Exploitation of LLC Products.

7.3 In addition, NatureWorks makes the following additional representations and warranties, as of the Effective Date, with respect to the NatureWorks Background Patent Rights: (i) NatureWorks is the sole, absolute and exclusive owner of US Patent No. [***], US Patent No. [***], Japanese Patent No. [***] and European Patent No. [***]; (ii) NatureWorks is a licensee under United States Patent No. [***], Japanese Patent No. [***] and European Patent No. [***] (collectively, the “[***] Patents ”) and has the right to grant sublicenses thereunder as provided herein, (iii) as of the Effective Date, NatureWorks has not received any written notice of a pending or threatened claim or litigation to which NatureWorks is a party contesting the ownership, derivation, inventorship, validity or right to use any of the NatureWorks Background Patent Rights, and (iv) there are no Patent Rights or other rights, other than the NatureWorks Background Patent Rights, which are owned or controlled by NatureWorks or its Subsidiaries that are reasonably necessary for the Exploitation of LLC Products.

7.4 AS A LICENSOR, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SECTIONS 7.1, 7.2 OR 7.3, EACH PARTY MAKES NO WARRANTIES OF ANY MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGEMENT, PATENT VALIDITY, PATENT ENFORCEABILITY, OR ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY REGARDING ITS TECHNOLOGY, PATENT RIGHTS OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. ALL SUCH WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

 

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ARTICLE VIII - INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 Except to the extent the one or more of the other Parties is required to provide indemnity to a Party pursuant to Section 8.2 hereof, each Party shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other Parties from any and all demands, claims, causes of action, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys and expert witness fees), arising out of, resulting from, or related to that Party’s own actions, including without limitation exploitation of the license rights granted to it under this Agreement, including patent infringement actions.

8.2 Each Party agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other Parties, their Affiliates, and their respective, officers, directors, employees, and agents, (each, an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any claims, demands, suits or causes of action, and judgments, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting therefrom, related to any breach of the representations and warranties made by such Party in Sections 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 hereof; provided that Indemnified Party provides the indemnifying Party with (i) prompt written notice of such claim or action, (ii) the opportunity to control the defense or settlement of such claim or action, and (iii) reasonable information and assistance in the defense and/or settlement any such claim or action.

8.3 NatureWorks agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other Parties, their Affiliates, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents, (each, an “Indemnified Party”) from and against any claims, demands, suits or causes of action, and judgments, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) resulting therefrom, related to any claim of infringement of United States Patent No. [***] arising out of the sale of LLC Products by LLC to NatureWorks; provided that the Indemnified Party provides NatureWorks with (i) prompt written notice of such claim or action, (ii) the opportunity to control the defense or settlement of such claim or action, and (iii) reasonable information and assistance in the defense and/or settlement any such claim or action.

ARTICLE IX - TERM AND TERMINATION

9.1 This Agreement shall be effective as of the Effective Date and shall terminate upon the dissolution of LLC. A Party’s obligations pursuant to Articles IV, VI, VII and VIII of this Agreement, shall survive termination of this Agreement.

 

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9.2 Upon dissolution of LLC by Sinoven and NatureWorks:

(a) All license rights provided to the LLC by NatureWorks, Sinoven and/or BioAmber shall terminate;

(b) The ownership of LLC Technology and all intellectual property rights owned by LLC, including without limitation LLC Patent Rights, trademarks, copyrights and trade secret rights, shall be vested equally and jointly in Sinoven and NatureWorks. Sinoven and NatureWorks each may freely Exploit such LLC Technology and intellectual property rights formerly owned by the LLC without the consent of or accounting to the other; and

(c) Any trademark license granted to LLC pursuant to Article 11 shall terminate.

9.3 In the event either Sinoven or NatureWorks (or both of them) (“Transferring Member”) Transfer its respective entire Membership Interest in the LLC to any Entity(s) other than an Affiliate of the Transferring Member, then:

(a) All license rights provided to LLC by the Transferring Member or by BioAmber (if Sinoven is the Transferring Member) pursuant to Section 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 remain in effect, and may be transferred or sublicensed by LLC to the remaining Member, provided that if the Transferring Member is Sinoven any license under Section 3.1 that is transferred or sublicensed to NatureWorks under this Section 9.3(a) shall be fully paid-up and royalty-free; and

(b) All license rights provided to the Transferring Member by the LLC pursuant to Section 3.6 remain in effect.

ARTICLE X-LICENSES BETWEEN MEMBERS UPON DISSOLUTION OR

TRANSFER OF A MEMBER’S MEMBERSHIP INTEREST

10.1 (a) Upon (i) any dissolution of LLC by Sinoven and NatureWorks or (ii) upon the Transfer of either Member’s Membership Interest (other than to an Affiliate) and if NatureWorks Transfers its Membership Interest, the expiration of the applicable period specified in Section 15.1(c) of the LLC Agreement, NatureWorks shall have the right to obtain a license from Sinoven under any or all of the Sinoven Background Technology and Sinoven Background Patent Rights solely to the extent necessary to make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, export and import LLC Products.

 

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(b) The license granted under this Section 10.1 shall be royalty-bearing as follows:

(1) NatureWorks shall pay Sinoven a royalty equal to five percent (5%) of the Net Revenues from sales by NatureWorks or its sublicensees of LLC Products that contain Sinoven Modified PBS, multiplied by the percentage by weight of Sinoven Modified PBS in such LLC Products.

(2) The license granted under this Section 10.1 shall be royalty-free with respect to LLC Products that do not contain the Sinoven Modified PBS.

(3) Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as (i) preventing NatureWorks or its sublicensees from making any use of the Recipes, in whole or in part, (including the Additive described therein), other than in connection with LLC Products or PBS or (ii) requiring NatureWorks to pay royalties to Sinoven hereunder for any use of the Additive other than in connection with LLC Products.

(4) To the extent NatureWorks pays a royalty to Sinoven under this Section 10.1 with respect to any specific quantity of Sinoven Modified PBS contained in an LLC Product, NatureWorks shall not be required to pay any additional royalty with respect to the use of that specific quantity of Sinoven Modified PBS by NatureWorks, its sublicensees or any other Third Party to make LLC Products.

(5) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the obligation to pay further royalties under this Section 10.1 will cease upon the first to occur of (i) the seventh anniversary of this Technology License Agreement, (ii) the payment by NatureWorks of aggregate royalties of five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) under this Section 10.1 and (iii) the date upon which the Sinoven Background Technology (A) becomes part of the public domain through no unauthorized act of NatureWorks, its Subsidiaries, agents, contractors or sublicensees, or (B) is independently developed by any party other than NatureWorks, its Affiliates, agents or contractors.

10.2 Upon any dissolution of LLC by Sinoven and NatureWorks or upon the Transfer of either Member’s Membership Interest (other than to an Affiliate), Sinoven shall have the right to obtain a license from NatureWorks under any or all of the NatureWorks Background Patent Rights solely to the extent necessary to make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, export and import LLC Products, provided that any such license under the [***] Patents shall be granted only to the extent such LLC Products include PLA purchased from NatureWorks.

 

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(a) Subject to the payment of the royalty specified in Section 10.2(b) and, in the event of a Transfer by Sinoven’s Membership Interest, after the applicable period specified in Section 15.1(c) of the LLC Agreement, Sinoven shall have the the right to grant sublicenses under the NatureWorks Background Patent Rights to any Third Party with the sale or transfer of any product by Sinoven or its Affiliates solely with respect to the use of such sold or transferred product.

(b) Sinoven shall pay NatureWorks a reasonable royalty to be negotiated by Sinoven and NatureWorks with respect to LLC Products made by Sinoven or its sublicensees under this Section 10.2 under the NatureWorks Background Patent Rights. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the obligation to pay further royalties under this Section 10.2 will cease upon the first to occur of (i) the seventh anniversary of this Technology License Agreement and (ii) the payment by Sinoven of aggregate royalties of five million dollars ($5,000,000) under this Section 10.2.

10.3 (a) Upon any dissolution of LLC by Sinoven and NatureWorks, (i) Sinoven shall have the right to obtain a royalty-free license from NatureWorks under any or all of NatureWorks’ Collaboration Technology and NatureWorks’ Collaboration Patent Rights solely to the extent necessary to make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, export and import LLC Products and (ii) NatureWorks shall have the right to obtain a royalty-free license from Sinoven under Sinoven’s Collaboration Technology and Sinoven’s Collaboration Patent Rights and from BioAmber under BioAmber’s Collaboration Technology and BioAmber’s Collaboration Patent Rights, in each case solely to the extent necessary to make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, export and import LLC Products.

(b) Upon the Transfer of either Member’s Membership Interest (other than to an Affiliate of such Member), (i) Sinoven shall have the right to obtain a license from NatureWorks under any or all of NatureWorks’ Collaboration Technology and Collaboration Patent Rights solely to the extent necessary make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, export and import LLC Products and (ii) NatureWorks shall have the right to obtain a license from Sinoven under Sinoven’s Collaboration Technology and Sinoven’s Collaboration Patent Rights and from BioAmber under BioAmber’s Collaboration Technology and BioAmber’s Collaboration Patent Rights, in each case solely to the extent necessary to make, have made, use, offer to sell, sell, export and import LLC Products. In the event of such Transfer, the license under this Section 10.3(b) to the remaining Member shall be royalty free, and the license to the Transferring

 

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Member will bear a reasonable royalty to be negotiated by Sinoven or BioAmber, as the case may be, and NatureWorks with respect to LLC Products made pursuant to a license granted under this Section 10.3(b). If NatureWorks and Sinoven or BioAmber, as the case may be, are unable to agree on a reasonable royalty, the royalty will be determined by an independent licensing expert mutually chosen by Sinoven and NatureWorks.

(c) No license granted under this Section 10.3 shall extend to any Collaboration Technology conceived after the effective date of any dissolution of LLC by Sinoven and NatureWorks. If either Member Transfers its Membership Interest (other than to any Affiliate of such Member), then any license granted to the Transferring Member under Section 10.3 hereof shall not include any Collaboration Technology conceived after the effective date of such Transfer.

(d) Subject to the payment of the royalty specified in Section 10.3(b) and, to the extent it is a Transferring Member, the expiration of the applicable period specified in Section 15.1(c) of the LLC Agreement, Sinoven and NatureWorks each shall have the right to grant sublicenses under the other Member’s Collaboration Technology and Patent Rights (and/or BioAmber’s Collaboration Technology and Collaboration Patent rights, in the case of NatureWorks) to any Third Party with the sale or transfer of any product by Sinoven or its sublicensees or NatureWorks or its sublicensees, as the case may be, solely with respect to the use of such sold or transferred product.

10.4 Any license granted under this Article X shall be non-exclusive, worldwide, and transferrable only with the sale or transfer of that portion of the licensee’s business to which this Agreement relates.

10.5 A Member taking a license from the other Member (or from BioAmber, in the case of NatureWorks) under this Article X shall have the right to grant sublicenses to its Related Parties, subject to the payment of royalties (to the extent such Member is not permitted to provide such sublicense on a royalty free basis) as provided in this Article X.

10.6 Any license requested pursuant to this Article X shall be requested in writing within one year of the effective date of dissolution of LLC by Sinoven and NatureWorks, or the Transfer of the of either of Sinoven’s or NatureWorks Membership Interest (other than to an Affiliate).

 

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10.7 Neither BioAmber nor a Member granting a license under this Article X (“Licensor”) will assert against any Third Party, any claim for infringement of any Patent Rights licensed under such license, based on the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale, or import of any product made or sold by the licensee or any permitted sublicensee under such license, provided that if a royalty is due on any such product, such royalty is paid in accordance with the provisions hereof.

10.8 All licenses granted under this Article X (including any sublicenses granted hereunder) shall be subject to the obligations under Article XV of the LLC Agreement and the Master Confidentiality Agreement.

10.9 Upon (i) any dissolution of LLC by Sinoven and NatureWorks or upon the Transfer of either Member’s Membership Interest (other than to an Affiliate) and (ii) the expiration of the applicable period specified in Section 15.1(c) of the LLC Agreement, NatureWorks and Sinoven may enter into good faith negotiations for the conclusion of one or other of a supply agreement, distribution agreement or license agreement allowing the use by NatureWorks of Sinoven Modified PBS in products other than LLC Products.

ARTICLE XI – CERTAIN TRADEMARK MATTERS

11.1 Sinoven and/or BioAmber, at their sole expense, may conceive and develop a trademark for LLC Products and apply to register and register such trademark in any jurisdiction (each, a Sinoven Funded Trademark”). Any such Sinoven Funded Trademark, and any goodwill pertaining thereto, shall be owned solely by Sinoven. Sinoven may offer a royalty-free license such trademark to LLC under such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the Governance Board, and upon taking such a license, LLC may sell LLC Products under such trademark (as permitted in the Operative Agreements). LLC, with the advice and consent of the Governance Board, may permit direct or indirect purchasers of LLC Products from NatureWorks or LLC to re-sell such LLC Products under such Sinoven Funded Trademarks under reasonable terms and conditions.

11.2 Upon dissolution of LLC by Sinoven and NatureWorks, all right, title and interest in and to such Sinoven Funded Trademarks, including any goodwill pertaining thereto, shall remain owned solely by Sinoven. If requested by NatureWorks, Sinoven shall grant NatureWorks a worldwide, royalty free license to use such trademarks in connection with the sale of LLC Products, for a period of one year after dissolution, subject to terms and conditions similar to those granted to LLC or NatureWorks prior to dissolution.

 

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11.3 If Sinoven Transfers its Membership Interest in LLC, any license granted under the Sinoven Funded Trademarks to LLC, NatureWorks or any purchaser of LLC Products from NatureWorks or LLC shall remain in effect, subject to the same terms and conditions as existed immediately prior to such Transfer. In addition, in such case, if such Transfer is other than to an Affiliate of Sinoven, LLC shall have the option to purchase from Sinoven all of its right, title and interest in and to the Sinoven Funded Trademarks at a price equal to one-half of the costs incurred by Sinoven in prosecuting and maintaining such Sinoven Funded Trademarks prior to the date Sinoven transferred its Membership Interest.

ARTICLE XII - NOTICES

12.1 All communications, notices, consents and other communications (collectively “Notices”) provided for in this Agreement or by law shall be in writing and be given by delivery (including personal delivery, delivery by courier, overnight delivery service, delivery by U.S. certified mail, return receipt requested, or facsimile transmittal), with such Notices effective on receipt. Notices shall be addressed as follows:

 

if to LLC:    AmberWorks, LLC
   3850 Annapolis Lane North, Suite 180
   Plymouth, Minnesota, 55447
   Attention: General Manager
   Phone: [***]
   Fax: (763) 253-4499
   Email: [***]

With a copy to Sinoven (if not sent by Sinoven) and to NatureWorks (if not sent by NatureWorks)

 

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if to Sinoven at:    Sinoven Biopolymers Inc.
   3850 Annapolis Lane North, Suite 180
   Plymouth, Minnesota
   55447
   Attn: President & CEO
   Phone: (514) 844-8000 ext. [***]
   Fax: (514) 844-1414
   Email: [***]
with a copy to:    Boivin Desbiens Senecal, g.p.
   2000 McGill College, Suite 2000
   Montreal, Quebec, Canada
   H3A 3H3
   Attn: Thomas Desbiens
   Phone: (514) 844-5468, ext. [***]
   Fax: (514) 844-5836
   Email: [***]
if to NatureWorks at:    NatureWorks, LLC
   15305 Minnetonka Blvd.
   Minnetonka, MN 55345
   Attn: President
   Phone: [***]
   Fax: (952) 931-1466
   Email: [***]
If to BioAmber, at:    BioAmber, Inc.
   3850 Annapolis Lane North
   Plymouth, Minnesota
   55447
   Attn: President & CEO
   Phone: (514) 844-8000 ext. [***]
   Fax: (514) 844-1414
   Email: [***]

or at such other address as the LLC, Sinoven, NatureWorks or BioAmber may from time to time designate by Notice duly given in accordance with the provisions hereof.

 

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ARTICLE XIII - DISPUTE RESOLUTION

13.1 Dispute Resolution . The dispute resolution procedures and remedies set forth in Article XIV of the LLC Agreement will be the sole and exclusive procedures and remedies for resolving any dispute or disagreement arising out of, or relating to, the formation, interpretation, performance or breach of this Agreement or any amendment hereto. If BioAmber is a party to such a dispute or disagreement, the provisions of Article XIV shall apply mutatis mutandis to BioAmber.

ARTICLE XIV - MISCELLANEOUS

14.1 Except as expressly set forth herein, no license or right is granted, by implication, estoppel or otherwise, by any Party with respect to or under any patent, trade secret, copyright, technology, or other intellectual property or proprietary right of such Party. For the avoidance of doubt, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, in no event is any license or right granted by NatureWorks hereunder under any patent, trade secret, technology, or other intellectual property right to make lactic acid, lactide, any polymers or copolymer of lactic acid, lactide or any derivative of lactic acid or lactide.

14.2 This Agreement, the LLC Agreement and the other Operative Agreements constitute the entire agreement of the Parties relating to the subject matter of such Agreements, and supersede all prior contracts or agreements, whether oral or written, relating to such subject matter including the Memorandum of Understanding entered into between BioAmber Inc. and Natureworks as of June 23rd 2011. There are no representations, warranties, agreements, arrangements or understandings, oral or written, between or among the Parties relating to the subject matter of the Operative Agreements that are not fully expressed in the Operative Agreements.

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the original writing, transmission or signature for any and all purposes for which the original writing, transmission or signature could be used; provided that such copy, facsimile telecommunication or other reproduction shall be a complete reproduction of the entire original writing, transmission or signature, as the case may be.

14.4 Nothing in this Agreement, whether express or implied, shall be construed to give any Entity (other than the Parties and their permitted successors and assigns) any legal or equitable right, remedy or claim under or in respect of this Agreement or any covenants, conditions or provisions contained herein, as a direct, indirect, intended or incidental third party beneficiary or otherwise.

14.5 Each and all of the covenants, terms, provisions and agreements contained in this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and, to the extent permitted by this Agreement, their respective successors and assigns.

14.6 If any provision of this Agreement shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality or enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby.

14.7 The failure or delay on the part of any Party to exercise any of its respective rights hereunder upon the nonperformance by any other Party of any term, condition, covenant or provision herein, shall not be construed as a waiver thereof nor shall the acceptance by one Party of the defective performance or a waiver of the non-performance of any such terms, conditions, covenants or provisions on the part of any other Party be construed as a waiver of the rights of such Party with respect to such defective performance or nonperformance or as a waiver of the right of any Party as to any subsequent defective performance or nonperformance thereof or of any other term, condition, covenant or provision hereof; nor shall any single or partial exercise of any rights by any Party preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right hereunder by any such Party or any other Party. No waiver or release of any of the terms, conditions, covenants or provisions of this Agreement shall be valid or effective unless the same is in writing duly executed by the Party to be bound thereby.

14.8 This Agreement shall not be assigned by any Party except to a Transferee of such Party’s Membership Interest in LLC permitted by the LLC Agreement.

14.9 Neither this Agreement nor any of the terms hereof may be terminated, amended, supplemented or modified, except by an instrument in writing signed by all of the Parties.

 

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14.10 Article, Section, paragraph and other headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not be construed to define, interpret, limit or expand the scope, extent or intent of this Agreement or any provision hereof.

14.11 None of the Parties shall knowingly export or re-export any information or software received from the disclosing party, or the direct products of such information or software, to any country, person, or entity, or for any use prohibited by the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, unless properly authorized by the U.S. Government. This assurance will be honored even after the expiration or termination of this Agreement.

14.12 This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts with the same effect as if all signatory parties had signed the same document. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall constitute one and the same instrument.

14.13 This Agreement, and the application and interpretation hereof, shall be governed exclusively by and construed in accordance with its terms and by the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to any conflict of law or choice of law principles that the State of Delaware might apply the law of another jurisdiction.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed through their duly authorized and empowered representatives as of the date set forth above.

 

NATUREWORKS, LLC     SINOVEN BIOPOLYMERS, INC.
By:  

/s/ Marc Verbruggen

    By:  

/s/ Jean-François Huc

Name:   Marc Verbruggen     Name:   Jean-François Huc
Title:   President & CEO     Title:   Director
Date:   February 15 th , 2012     Date:   February 15 th , 2012
AMBERWORKS, LLC     BIOAMBER INC.
By:  

/s/ Marc Verbruggen

    By:  

/s/ Jean-François Huc

Name:   Marc Verbruggen     Name:   Jean-François Huc
Title:   Duly authorized by the board     Title:   President & CEO
Date:   February 15 th , 2012     Date:   February 15 th , 2012
By:  

/s/ Jean-François Huc

     
Name:   Jean-François Huc      
Title:   Duly authorized by the board      
Date:   February 15 th , 2012      

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Schedule A: Sinoven Recipes , Sinoven Background Patents, and Additive

[DISCLOSED SEPARATELY BY SINOVEN]

 

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Schedule B: Natureworks Background Patent Rights

United States Patent No. [***]

United States Patent No. [***]

European Patent No. [***] (registered in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom)

Japanese Patent No. [***]

US Patent No. [***]

Japanese Patent No. [***]

European Patent No. [***]

 

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Exhibit 10.59

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Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

SUPPLY AGREEMENT

ENTERED AS OF THE 1 ST DAY OF JANUARY, 2011.

 

BETWEEN:    BioAmber S.A.S. , a French entity having a corporate office located at 1250, Rene-Levesque West, Suite 4110, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3B 4W8 (“BioAmber”)
AND :    International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. , a New York entity having a business place located at 521 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019 (“IFF”)

Whereas IFF is inter alia engaged in the development, production and sales of flavor and fragrance chemicals (the “Field”);

Whereas IFF identified natural succinic acid as a strategic product in connection with the “Field” and wishes to develop new products based on natural succinic acid;

Whereas BioAmber is inter alia engaged in the development, production and sales of natural succinic acid, as defined in the Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 16, 2008, as published in the Official Journal of the European Union dated December 31, 2008 (the “Natural Succinic Acid”);

Whereas BioAmber is dedicated to build a world-wide Natural Succinic Acid business;

Whereas BioAmber secured a source of Natural Succinic Acid in a production plant located in Route de Pomacle – 51110 BAZANCOURT, France;

Whereas BioAmber is willing to supply Natural Succinic Acid to IFF according to the terms of this Agreement;

Whereas IFF audited BioAmber’s production plant located in Bazancourt, France, and found that such BioAmber production plant was suitable to produce Natural Succinic Acid to be used in flavor and fragrances applications;

Whereas IFF wishes to source Natural Succinic Acid exclusively from BioAmber, subject to the terms of this Agreement;

THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS :

 

1. Term and Commitments

 

  1.1

This Agreement shall be in force from January 1 st , 2011 until June 30 th , 2015.

 

  1.2

Notwithstanding the preceding, either party shall be entitled to terminate this Agreement prior to its expiry date upon the occurrence of any default or omission of the other party to fulfill any of its obligations under this Agreement, on the thirtieth calendar day

 

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  following the sending of a written notice to such defaulting party indicating any such default or omission, unless such defaulting party has remedied said default or omission, within the said 30 days.

 

  1.3 During the term of this Agreement, IFF shall :

 

  i. update its purchasing forecast every two months;

 

  ii. purchase Natural Succinic Acid exclusively from BioAmber, unless BioAmber does not have the capability to fulfill IFF’s volume requirement.

 

  iii. If a force majeure event, as defined hereafter, occurs during the term of this Agreement, and if this event prevents BioAmber to supply IFF with Natural Succinic Acid according to the terms hereof, then, for so long as such event will last, IFF may purchase Natural Succinic Acid from third parties. A force majeure event means an event beyond the control of BioAmber, such as strikes, natural disaster, social unrest, war, unavailability of means of transport, embargo. The performance of IFF’s obligations shall resume its normal course as soon as the force majeure event has ceased.

 

  1.4 IFF shall issue its binding written purchasing orders for any purchase of Natural Succinic Acid according to this Agreement at least 60 days before the requested delivery date (a “Purchase Order”). Each Purchase Order shall be at least five hundred kilograms (500 kg) each of Product.

 

  1.5 BioAmber shall confirm and approve or not each Purchase Order in writing within 10 days of receipt (BioAmber may refuse to approve a Purchase Order only if (i) it does not have the capability to fulfill IFF’s volume requirementand (ii) IFF’s Purchase Orders, during any given 12 month period, exceed the maximal annual quantity of Natural Succinic Acid that BioAmber is able to produce, such annual quantity being of at least [***] of Natural Succinic Acid). BioAmber shall produce and deliver the ordered Natural Succinic Acid as per IFF’s Purchase Orders duly approved by BioAmber. Time is of the essence in delivery of the Natural Succinic Acid.

 

  1.6 BioAmber shall produce and deliver Natural Succinic Acid according to the specifications described in Exhibit A attached hereto, which forms an integral part hereof (the “Product Specifications”). Such Product Specifications are subject to change from time to time with IFF written approval, acting reasonably, and the actual Product Specifications will be delivered and remitted to IFF together with each Natural Succinic Acid delivery. In no event shall BioAmber change, revise or modify its specifications without the express written permission of IFF, acting reasonably.

 

  1.7 BioAmber shall assist IFF in all its reasonable commercial or technical questions related to Natural Succinic Acid. BioAmber shall provide IFF with samples and brochures related to Natural Succinic Acid as reasonably requested by IFF.

 

  1.8

During the term of this Agreement and thereafter, IFF shall not resell the Natural Succinic Acid sold to it by BioAmber to any other person, firm or company, it being understood that internal assignment of Natural Succinic Acid to an affiliate of IFF shall not be deemed to be a resale of Natural Succinic Acid for the purpose of this Agreement. For the purpose

 

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  of this Agreement, an affiliate of IFF shall mean any corporation, firm, limited liability company, partnership or other entity that directly or indirectly controls or is controlled by or is under common control with IFF. For the purpose of this definition, control means ownership, directly or through one or more affiliates, of fifty percent (50%) or more of the shares of stock entitled to vote for the election of directors in the case of a corporation, or fifty percent (50%) or more of the equity interests in the case of any other type of legal entity, or status as a general partner in any partnership, or any other arrangement whereby IFF controls or has the right to control the board of directors or equivalent governing body of a corporation or other entity.

 

2. Price, Incoterms (2010), Packaging and Payment Terms

 

  2.1 IFF shall pay BioAmber [***]/kg of Natural Succinic Acid ordered pursuant to a Purchase Order duly approved by BioAmber DAP (Incoterms 2010) during the term of this Agreement.

 

  2.2 Notwithstanding the preceding, in the event IFF provides BioAmber with documentary evidence demonstrating that, in the three (3) months preceding the date of a given Purchase Order, a competitor of IFF is paying a lower price per kg of Natural Succinic Acid than that paid hereunder, then BioAmber may elect to match such lower price for the said Purchase Order. In the event BioAmber does not elect to match the competitive price, IFF shall be free to have only said Purchase Order filled by any other vendor of Natural Succinic Acid.

 

  2.3 Payment shall be made electronically by IFF to BioAmber’s bank account within sixty (60) days after invoice date. IFF agrees to pay a monthly interest charge on overdue amounts for Natural Succinic Acid purchased hereunder calculated on the basis of an annual rate of interest equal to the EURIBOR 3 month rate on the date payment was due, plus [***].

 

  2.4 BioAmber shall deliver the Natural Succinic Acid (DAPIFF’s designated premises – Incoterms 2010) in 25 kg bags that will be transported and labeled in accordance with international regulations. BioAmber shall deliver the goods with all necessary shipping documents (e.g. specifications sheet, bill of lading, MSDS, certificate of analysis).

 

  2.5 Title of ownership and the risks involved in the loss of Natural Succinic Acid shall be transferred from BioAmber to IFF when the Natural Succinic Acid is placed at the disposal of IFF at IFF’s production site, not cleared of customs duties. The costs of delivery and transportation will be paid entirely by BioAmber.

 

3. Confidentiality

 

  3.1 In connection with this Agreement, it is acknowledged that either party (a “disclosing party”) may disclose its Confidential Information to the other party (a “receiving party”). For the purposes of this Agreement “Confidential Information” shall mean all information in the broadest sense in whatever form or medium that relates to past, present, or future research, development, manufacture and sale of the products of the disclosing party, and will include, but not be limited to, this Agreement and its terms.

 

  3.2 The receiving party shall maintain the Confidential Information of the disclosing party in confidence, and shall not disclose or otherwise communicate such Confidential Information to others, or use it for any purpose except pursuant to, and in order to carry out, the terms and objectives of this Agreement, and hereby agrees to exercise every reasonable precaution to prevent and restrain the unauthorized disclosure of such Confidential Information by any of its directors, officers, employees, consultants or agents.

 

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  3.3 The confidentiality obligations and use restrictions provided herein will be valid during the term of this Agreement and for an additional five (5) years thereafter.

 

  3.4 The confidentiality obligations and use restrictions provided herein shall not apply to any Confidential Information which – as the receiving party can prove by written instrument – (i) was in the lawful possession of the receiving party prior to the disclosure thereof by the disclosing party or, (ii) is or becomes generally available to the public through no act or failure to act of the receiving party or, (iii) is given to the receiving party by a third party which is under no direct or indirect confidentiality obligation to the disclosing party or, (iv) is developed independently by employees of the receiving party who had no access to Confidential Information disclosed hereunder.

 

  3.5 BioAmber and IFF agree that no public announcement of this Agreement shall be made by either party without the prior written approval of the other party.

 

  3.6 Notwithstanding the preceding, BioAmber shall be free to disclose the terms of this Agreement to its shareholders or prospective investors, providing they are subject to confidentiality obligations at least as constraining as those set out herein.

 

4. Representations and Warranties

 

  4.1 IFF and BioAmber warrant that they have the necessary power to conclude this Agreement.

 

  4.2 BioAmber warrants that it secured the exclusive right to use the succinic acid plant located in Bazancourt, France for the term of this Agreement.

 

  4.3 BioAmber warrants that it has the full intellectual property rights to produce and sell the Natural Succinic Acid to IFF according to the terms hereof.

 

  4.4 BioAmber warrants to IFF that the Natural Succinic Acid shall:

 

  a. for a period of one (1) year from their respective date of production, correspond with their accompanying specifications sheets (the current specifications for the Natural Succinic Acid being attached hereto as Exhibit A)(the “Specifications”);

 

  b. be “natural succinic acid” as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 16, 2008, as published in the Official Journal of the European Union dated December 31, 2008;

 

  c. comply with all applicable European Union laws and regulations; and

 

  d. shall be merchantable as a natural product under all applicable European Union laws, regulations and guidelines; and

 

  e. will meet the requirement of FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) Monograph Specifications 7 supplement.

 

  4.5 The warranties set out in section 4.4 do not cover defects resulting from (i) use that is non-compliant with the reasonable, written instructions of BioAmber, (ii) improper use, improper storage or handling after the Natural Succinic Acid has been delivered, or (iii) any modification or transformation of the Natural Succinic Acid that has not been approved by BioAmber.

 

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  4.6 No express and no implied warranties whether of fitness for any particular use, or otherwise other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement which are made expressly in lieu of all other warranties shall apply to the Natural Succinic Acid sold to and by IFF, and no waiver, alteration, or modification of the foregoing conditions shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by BioAmber.

 

  4.7 BioAmber shall vest in IFF good and valid title to the Natural Succinic Acid sold and paid, which shall be free and clear of all liens, security interests, encumbrances, burdens and other claims.

 

  4.8 BioAmber warrants that its production plant located in BAZANCOURT, France, is REACH pre-registered. BioAmber shall use best efforts to have the Natural Succinic Acid being registered under the requirements of REACH by the end of 2011. BioAmber shall immediately notify IFF (a) when the product is registered under REACH or (b) if the registration is not granted, or is withdrawn or refused by European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).

 

  4.9 IFF warrants to BioAmber that (i) IFF’s importation (subject to section 2.4), storage, transportation and all other activities related to the Natural Succinic Acid sold pursuant to this Agreement shall conform in all respects to present and future laws, rulings, rules, standards, and regulations related to the Natural Succinic Acid by the applicable authorities, and (ii) IFF has the full rights to produce and sell flavor and fragrances applications made with Natural Succinic Acid.

 

  4.10 In the event of any failure or defect in the product produced hereunder resulting from BioAmber’s failure to comply with the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to failure to meet the Specifications, BioAmber agrees (upon IFF’s request) to replace, rework and/or scrap any defective product or authorize IFF to do so at BioAmber’s expense and BioAmber shall assume responsibility for IFF’s total finished product-related costs including any production, raw materials, packaging materials and freight costs incurred by IFF and the cost of inspecting, recovering, sorting, reworking and scrapping such product.

 

  4.11 BioAmber shall indemnify and hold harmless IFF, its affiliates, directors, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all suits, claims, losses, demands, liabilities, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees) in connection with any suit, demand or action by any third party (“Losses”) arising out of or resulting from (A) any actual or alleged breach of its representations, warranties or obligations under this Agreement; (B) any negligence or willful misconduct by BioAmber, except to the extent that any of the foregoing arises out of or results from the actual or alleged negligence, willful misconduct or breach of this Agreement by IFF; or (C) any actual or alleged infringement or violation of any patent, trade secret, copyright, trademark or other proprietary rights by BioAmber in connection with the manufacture of the Natural Succinic Acid sold to IFF pursuant to this Agreement.

 

  4.12 IFF shall indemnify and hold harmless BioAmber, its Affiliates, directors, officers employees and agents from and against all Losses arising out of or resulting from (A) any breach of its representations, warranties or obligations under this Agreement; (B) any gross negligence or willful misconduct by IFF, except to the extent that any of the foregoing arises out of or results from the negligence, willful misconduct or breach of by BioAmber of its representations, warranties or obligations under this Agreement.

 

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  4.13 All indemnification obligations in this Agreement are conditioned upon the party seeking indemnification (the “Indemnified Party”): (A) promptly notifying the indemnifying party (the “Indemnifying Party”) of any claim or liability of which the party seeking indemnification becomes aware (including a copy of any related complaint, summons, notice or other instrument), provided, however, that failure to provide such notice within a reasonable period of time shall not relieve the Indemnifying Party of any of its obligations hereunder except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is materially prejudiced by such failure; (B) cooperating with the Indemnifying Party in the defense of any such claim or liability (at the Indemnifying Party’s expense), and (C) not compromising or settling any claim or liability without prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party. The liability of an Indemnifying Party under this section 4 with respect to Losses arising from claims of any third party which are subject to the indemnification provided for in this section 4 (“ Third Party Claims ”) shall be governed by and contingent upon the following additional terms and conditions. If an Indemnified Party shall receive notice of any Third Party Claim, the Indemnified Party shall give the Indemnifying Party notice of such Third Party Claim within thirty (30) days of the receipt by the Indemnified Party of such notice; provided , however , that the failure to provide such notice shall not release the Indemnifying Party from any of its obligations under this Section 4 except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is materially prejudiced by such failure. The Indemnifying Party shall be entitled to assume and control the defense of such Third Party Claim at its expense and through counsel of its choice if it gives notice of its intention to do so to the Indemnified Party within thirty (30) days of the receipt of such notice from the Indemnified Party; provided , however , that if there exists a material conflict of interest that would make it inappropriate for the same counsel to represent both the Indemnified Party and the Indemnifying Party, then the Indemnified Party shall be entitled to retain its own counsel, at the expense of the Indemnifying Party, provided that the Indemnifying Party shall not be obligated to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of more than one separate counsel for all Indemnified Parties, taken together. In the event the Indemnifying Party exercises the right to undertake any such defense against any such Third Party Claim as provided above, the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with the Indemnifying Party in such defense and make available to the Indemnifying Party, all witnesses, pertinent records, materials and information in the Indemnified Party’s possession or under the Indemnified Party’s control relating thereto as is reasonably required by the Indemnifying Party. Similarly, in the event the Indemnified Party is, directly or indirectly, conducting the defense against any such Third Party Claim, the Indemnifying Party shall cooperate with the Indemnified Party in such defense and make available to the Indemnified Party, all such witnesses, records, materials and information in the Indemnifying Party’s possession or under the Indemnifying Party’s control relating thereto as is reasonably required by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnifying Party shall not, without the written consent of the Indemnified Party (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), (a) settle or compromise any Third Party Claim or consent to the entry of any judgment which does not include as an unconditional term thereof the delivery by the claimant or plaintiff to the Indemnified Party of a written release from all liability in respect of such Third Party Claim or (b) settle or compromise any Third Party Claim if the settlement imposes equitable remedies or material obligations on the Indemnified Party other than financial obligations for which such Indemnified Party will be indemnified hereunder and which contains no admission of fault or wrongdoing. No Third Party Claim shall be settled or compromised by the Indemnified Party without the written consent of the Indemnifying Party (which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) if such settlement or compromise would result in an obligation of the Indemnifying Party to indemnify such Indemnified Party, or would otherwise result in liability of, or have an adverse impact upon, such Indemnifying Party.

 

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  4.14 BioAmber agrees to provide [***] (maximum coverage per year) of commercial liability insurance in support of the indemnity provided at section 4.11 with reputable companies. BioAmber expressly acknowledges that it will defend and indemnify IFF against personal injury claims of BioAmber’s employees where BioAmber is responsible to those employees for worker’s compensation.

 

  4.15 Notwithstanding anything stated herein, neither party shall be liable to the other party for loss of profit, for loss of contract or business opportunity, or for any indirect, consequential, special or exemplary damages of any kind or nature whatsoever, howsoever caused, incurred by the other Party or any third party, whether in an action in contract, tort or otherwise.

 

  4.16 BioAmber’s liability in respect of any claim made hereunder shall in all cases be limited to the lesser of (i) the price paid by IFF for Products purchased pursuant to this Agreement in the twelve months preceding the date of such claim, and (ii) the maximum coverage amount to which BioAmber benefits pursuant to its commercial liability insurance policy, currently being [***] per year.

 

  4.17 This Agreement and all dealings between the parties hereunder shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New Jersey, including the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code and subsequent amendments adopted by New Jersey, but excluding the conflict-of-laws principles of that State, and all other U.S. laws, regulations and orders that may apply. The parties agree that the United Nations Convention on International Sale of Goods shall have no force or effect on transactions relating to this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, THE PARTIES HAVE SIGNED THIS AGREEMENT AT THE PLACE AND AT THE DATE HEREINABOVE FIRST MENTIONED.

 

BIOAMBER S.A.S.
By:  

/s/ Jean-François Huc

  Jean-François Huc, President
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC.
By:  

/s/ Hernan Vaisman

 

Signature

  Hernan Vaisman, Group President, Flavors

 

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Exhibit A

Product Specifications

Natural Succinic Acid 99%

 

Analysis

   Method    Specifications

Appearance

      [***]

Particle size

      [***]

Color

      [***]

Water content

   [***]    [***]

Assay

   [***]    [***]

Melting Point

      [***]

Residue on Ignition

      [***]

Total Heavy Metals

      [***]

Storage: Store in unopened original packaging in dry place

Packaging: 500kg big-bags / 800kg big-bags

Natural Succinic Acid compliant with EC regulation nº1334/2008

 

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Exhibit 10.62

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Under 17 C.F.R. §§ 200.80(b)(4)

and 203.406

AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

May 25, 2012

BETWEEN:

LANXESS INC.

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BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

1.  

DEFINITIONS

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2.  

PURCHASE PRICE

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3.  

VENDOR’S DELIVERIES

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4.  

CLOSING

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5.  

ADJUSTMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE

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6.  

VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

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7.  

PURCHASER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

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8.  

VENDOR’S COVENANTS

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9.  

PURCHASER’S CONDITIONS

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10.  

VENDOR’S CONDITIONS

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11.  

PURCHASER’S LAYOUT/HAZOP PLANS AND VENDOR’S DEMOLITION

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12.  

CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING, EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES

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13.  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE LANDS

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14.  

BIOINDUSTRIAL PARK MANDATORY AND OPTIONAL ANCILLARY SERVICES AGREEMENTS

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15.  

EASEMENTS AND UTILITIES

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16.  

VENDOR’S RIGHT TO REACQUIRE THE LANDS IF DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION

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17.  

CLOSING CONDITIONS

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18.  

TITLE

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19.  

ADJUSTMENTS

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20.  

HARMONIZED SALES TAX

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21.  

MAJOR CHANGES

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22.  

PARTIES’ OPTIONS AND RIGHTS OF FIRST REFUSAL

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23.  

MISCELLANEOUS

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24.  

CONFIDENTIALITY

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SCHEDULE “A”      - 35 -   

DESCRIPTION OF LANDS AND EASEMENTS

  
SCHEDULE “B”      - 37 -   

VENDOR’S BIOINDUSTRIAL PARK – SKETCH

  
SCHEDULE “C”      - 38 -   

PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES

  

 

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SCHEDULE “D”      - 39 -   

VENDOR’S BIOINDUSTRIAL PARK RULES

  
SCHEDULE “E”      - 63 -   

FORM OF STEAM SUPPLY AGREEMENT

  
SCHEDULE “F”      - 106 -   

GENERAL TERMS APPLICABLE TO EASEMENTS

  

FOR PIPELINES AND FACILITIES

  
SCHEDULE “G”      - 108 -   

VENDOR’S PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION PLAN

  
SCHEDULE “H”      - 109 -   

RULES OF ARBITRATION

  
SCHEDULE “I”      - 117 -   

RELOCATION/DEMOLITION

  

SCOPE OF WORK

  
SCHEDULE “J”      - 122 -   

FORM OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT

  
SCHEDULE “K”      - 127 -   

EXISTING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BE RETAINED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PLANT

  
SCHEDULE “L”      - 128 -   

PURCHASER’S EARLY WORKS

  

 

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AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN:

LANXESS INC. , a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada, with offices at P.O. Box 3001, 1265 Vidal Street South, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada

(hereinafter the “ Vendor ”)

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BIOAMBER SARNIA INC., a corporation incorporated under the laws of Canada, with offices at 1250, Rene-Levesque Blvd West, Suite 4110, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3B 4W8

(hereinafter the “ Purchaser ”)

(each a “ Party ”, and collectively the “ Parties ”)

WHEREAS the Vendor owns the lands more particularly described in section 1 of Schedule “A” annexed hereto consisting of approximately eleven (11) acres (the “ Lands ”);

AND WHEREAS the Purchaser is interested in purchasing the Lands from the Vendor and the Vendor is interested in selling the Lands to the Purchaser in order for the Purchaser to build, construct, operate and maintain a plant for the production of bio-based succinic acid products and all related improvements and apparatus on the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth;

AND WHEREAS the Lands are situate within the vicinity of the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park (as defined hereinafter); and

AND WHEREAS the Parties are currently engaged in negotiations for the supply of steam and other services by the Vendor to the Purchaser in order for the Purchaser to operate the Plant (as defined hereinafter) on the Lands;

NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the payments set out below and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable, the Parties hereto agree as follows:

 

1. DEFINITIONS

 

  1.1 Acceptance ” has the respective meaning ascribed to it in sections 22.1(b), 22.4(b) and 22.10(b) herein;

 

  1.2 Agreed Standard ” means the minimum extent of removal, environmental remediation and/or other action that is required to prevent, at the lowest possible cost, any relevant Material Site Conditions from materially impeding, impairing or interfering with the Purchaser’s construction or operation of the Plant;

 

  1.3 Agreement ” means this agreement of purchase and sale between LANXESS Inc., as seller, and BioAmber Sarnia Inc., as buyer;

 

  1.4

AMEC Current Environmental Report ” means the environmental report with respect to the Lands prepared by the Environmental Consultant dated the 8 th day of December, 2011 as same may be amended, supplemented and updated from time to time to the date of this Agreement;

 

  1.5 BioIndustrial Park Mandatory Ancillary Services Agreement ” is the agreement as described in section 14.1 herein;

 

  1.6 BioIndustrial Park Optional Ancillary Services Agreement ” is the agreement as described in section 14.2 herein;

 

  1.7 Block 2 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.1(a) herein;

 

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  1.8 Block 2 Agreement of Purchase and Sale ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.2(b) herein;

 

  1.9 Block 2 Lease ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.3 herein;

 

  1.10 Block 2 Purchase Price ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.2(a) herein;

 

  1.11 Block 3 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.5 herein;

 

  1.12 Block 5 Notice ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.9 herein;

 

  1.13 Business Day ” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or statutory holiday in Ontario;

 

  1.14 City of Sarnia Final Consent ” means the date on which the Secretary of the City of Sarnia Committee of Adjustment has issued a certificate of final consent to the severance of the Lands under subsection 53(42) of the Planning Act (Ontario) so as to permit the transfer of the Lands from the Vendor to the Purchaser;

 

  1.15 Closing ” means the completion of the purchase and sale of the Lands contemplated by this Agreement;

 

  1.16 Closing Date ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 4.1 herein;

 

  1.17 Conditional Commencement Date ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 11.2(b) herein;

 

  1.18 Conditional Consent ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 17.1 herein;

 

  1.19 Contaminant ” has the meaning ascribed to it in the Ontario Environmental Protection Act R.S.O. 1990 Chapter E.19 as amended to the date of this Agreement, and “ Contamination ” has a corresponding meaning;

 

  1.20 Deposi t” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 2.1(i) herein;

 

  1.21 Environment ” means the components of the earth and includes:

 

  (a) air, land and water;

 

  (b) all layers of the atmosphere;

 

  (c) all organic and inorganic matter and living organisms; and

 

  (d) the interacting natural systems that include components referred to in subclasses (a), (b) and (c) above.

 

  1.22 Environmental Consultant ” means AMEC Earth & Environmental, a division of AMEC Americas Limited;

 

  1.23 Environmental Law(s) ” means, as such exist at the date of this Agreement, all applicable and legally enforceable federal and provincial statutes, municipal and local laws, common law, deed restrictions, by-laws, regulations, codes, licences, permits, orders and decisions rendered by any Governmental Authority having jurisdiction over the Lands relating to the protection of the environment, natural resources, occupational health and safety or the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, packaging, transport, handling, containment, clean-up or other remediation or corrective action of any Contaminant;

 

  1.24 EPC Contract ” means the definitive and legally binding contract to be entered into by the Purchaser with a reputable and qualified engineering, procurement and construction contractor, for the engineering, procurement and construction of the Plant;

 

  1.25 ETA ” means the Excise Tax Act (Canada);

 

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  1.26 Governmental Authority ” means any federal, provincial, municipal, county or regional government or governmental authority or other law, regulation or rule making entity, and includes any court, department, commission, bureau, board, administrative agency or regulatory body of any of the foregoing.

 

  1.27 Hazardous Material ” means and includes:

 

  (a) any asbestos, PCBs or dioxins, or insulation or other materials composed of or containing asbestos, PCBs or dioxins; and

 

  (b) any hazardous, toxic, or dangerous waste, substance, material or recyclable as those terms are defined under Environmental Laws, or in or under any Law regulating, relating to, or imposing liability or standards of conduct concerning any hazardous, toxic, or dangerous waste, substance, material or recyclable, as now or at any time hereafter in effect.

 

  1.28 HST ” means all taxes payable under the ETA or under any provincial legislation similar to the ETA and any reference to a specific provision of the ETA or any such provincial legislation shall refer to any successor provision thereto of like or similar effect;

 

  1.29 Lands ” has the meaning ascribed to it in the first recital paragraph herein;

 

  1.30 Lands Reference Plan ” means Reference Plan of Survey No. 25-9996;

 

  1.31 Laws ” means all federal, provincial, local and municipal statutes, laws, by-laws, rules, orders (including court orders) regulations, directives, permits, licenses, authorizations and approvals in effect from time to time and made or issued by Governmental Authorities having jurisdiction over the Parties, any of the Lands, any facilities located on any of the Lands, or any of them.

 

  1.32 Major Change ” means any planned activity(ies) for which prior notice is required pursuant to section 3.2 (or any successor provision) of the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park Rules;

 

  1.33 Material Offsite Impact ” means any one or more of the following:

 

  (a) any material interference with the current or intended use or enjoyment of any lands in the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park including, without limitation, by reason of any adverse effect upon the safety or comfort of any persons upon such lands;

 

  (b) any Release or discharge of any Contaminants causing any adverse effect on any lands in the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park and/or to any persons upon such lands; and

 

  (c) any material adverse effect or constraint upon any activities which are, or reasonably may be, conducted upon the lands of any owner or tenant in the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park.

 

  1.34 Material Site Conditions ” means any below grade structures, obstructions and Contaminants that would materially impede or impair: (i) the Purchaser’s construction of the Plant in accordance with the Purchaser’s Layout Plan; or (ii) the Purchaser’s reasonable operation of the Plant; save and except for any structures to remain in accordance with this Agreement;

 

  1.35 MOE ” means the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and any successor ministry;

 

  1.36 Notice ” has the respective meaning ascribed to it in sections 22.1(b), 22.4(b), 22.10(b) and 23.15 herein;

 

  1.37 Offer ” has the respective meaning ascribed to it in sections 22.1(b), 22.4(b) and 22.10(b) herein;

 

  1.38 “Party” or “ Parties ” has the meaning ascribed to it in the preamble herein;

 

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  1.39 Permitted Encumbrances ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 18.1 herein;

 

  1.40 Plant ” means the plant and related improvement and apparatus described in the second recital paragraph herein, which the Purchaser intends to build, construct, operate and maintain in the first phase of its projected development of the Lands and which shall be the subject of the EPC Contract;

 

  1.41 Purchase Price ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 5.1 herein;

 

  1.42 Purchaser “ means BioAmber Sarnia Inc.;

 

  1.43 Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.10(a) herein;

 

  1.44

Purchaser’s Development Approvals ” means all rights, easements, agreements, permits, licenses, consents and approvals necessary for the Purchaser’s proposed development, construction, operation and use of the Lands as described in the second (2 nd ) recital paragraph of this Agreement;

 

  1.45 Purchaser’s Due Diligence Agents ” means its servants, agents, contractors, consultants, advisers, workers and other representatives;

 

  1.46 Purchaser’s Early Works ” means all the work described in Schedule “L” attached hereto;

 

  1.47 Purchaser’s Engineers ” means the engineers appointed and retained by the Purchaser from time to time;

 

  1.48 Purchaser’s Hazop Plan ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 11.1(b) herein;

 

  1.49 Purchaser’s Layout Plan ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 11.1(a) herein;

 

  1.50 “Purchaser’s Option to Lease Block 2 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.3 herein;

 

  1.51 Purchaser’s Option to Lease Block 3 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.7 herein;

 

  1.52 Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.2 herein;

 

  1.53 Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 3 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.6 herein;

 

  1.54 Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Lease Block 2 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.4(a) herein;

 

  1.55 Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Purchase Block 2 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.1(a) herein;

 

  1.56 Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Lease Block 3 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.8 herein;

 

  1.57 Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Purchase Block 3 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.5 herein;

 

  1.58 Purchaser’s Rights Over Block 5 ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.9 herein;

 

  1.59 Purchaser’s Services Easement ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 15.1(a)(ii) herein;

 

  1.60 Purchaser’s Vehicular/Pedestrian Easement ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 15.1(a)(i) herein;

 

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  1.61 Reasonable Professional Judgment” means an objectively reasonable and impartial belief, opinion or conclusion held with confidence, and founded on appropriate professional knowledge, skills, abilities, qualifications and/or competencies, after careful review, analysis and consideration of the relevant subject matter and all relevant facts and circumstances that were then known by, or reasonably available to, the person or party holding such belief, opinion or conclusion;

 

  1.62 Related Agreements ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 15.1(a)(ii) herein;

 

  1.63 Release ” means any release, discharge, deposit, emission, leak, spill, pumping, pouring, emptying, injecting, escaping, seepage, leaching, migrating, dispersing, disposing or dumping;

 

  1.64 Relocation/Demolition Scope of Work ” means the scope of work attached hereto as Schedule “I”;

 

  1.65 “Remaining Material Site Conditions” means any Material Site Conditions that the Purchaser identifies or discovers before or in the course of its construction of the Plant and for which the Purchaser notifies the Vendor in accordance with section 11.2(c) herein by no later than eighteen (18) months after the date the Purchaser commences construction of the Plant;

 

  1.66 Restrictive Covenant ” means the agreement to be entered into between the Parties in the form attached hereto as Schedule “J”;

 

  1.67 Seventeen (17) Year Rights Period ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.1(a) herein;

 

  1.68 Steam Supply Agreement ” is the agreement to be entered into between the Parties in the form attached hereto as Schedule “E”;

 

  1.69 Thirty-six (36) Month Option Period ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.2(a)(ii);

 

  1.70 Vendor ” means LANXESS Inc.;

 

  1.71 Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park ” means all of the real property owned (or formerly owned) by the Vendor consisting of approximately four hundred and ninety-three (493) acres of land in the City of Sarnia in the vicinity of the St. Clair River, Huron Boulevard, Scott Road, Vidal Street and Kenny Street as shown in blue on the sketch attached hereto as Schedule “B”;

 

  1.72 Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park Rules ” means the rules and regulations set out in Schedule “D” attached hereto and forming party of this Agreement (as such may be changed from time to time by the Vendor, acting reasonably, and on notice to the Purchaser);

 

  1.73 Vendor’s Covenants ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 17.1(b) herein;

 

  1.74 Vendor’s Notice ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 23.5 herein;

 

  1.75 Vendor’s Proposed Property Disposition Plan ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.1(a) herein;

 

  1.76 Vendor’s Right of First Refusal to Re-Purchase the Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands ” has the meaning ascribed to it in section 22.10(a) herein;

 

2. PURCHASE PRICE

 

  2.1 The purchase price for the Lands is TWO HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($275,000.00) subject to adjustment as set out in section 4.1 herein (the “ Purchase Price ”). The Purchase Price shall be payable as follows:

 

  (i) a deposit (the “ Deposit ”) of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00); (1) the Vendor acknowledging receipt as at the date hereof of the sum of EIGHT THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($8,125.00); and (2) as to the sum of SIXTEEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($16,875.00), by certified cheque payable to the Vendor’s solicitor, in trust, to be delivered

 

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  within seven (7) days following the date of acceptance of this Agreement, to be held in trust by the Vendor’s solicitor pending Closing or other termination of this Agreement, and to be credited on account of the Purchase Price on Closing; and

 

  (ii) the balance of the Purchase Price to be paid to the Vendor on Closing by certified cheque, money order or bank draft, subject to the adjustments in sections 4.1 and 19.1 as well as subject to the usual adjustments.

 

  2.2 The Deposit shall be placed in a daily-interest savings account or term deposit with a Canadian chartered bank pending Closing or other termination of this Agreement. If this Agreement is terminated for any reason other than a default by the Purchaser hereunder, the Deposit shall be returned to the Purchaser with interest and without deduction. Interest earned on the Deposit shall be for the credit of the Purchaser and shall be paid to the Purchaser forthwith after Closing or other termination of the Agreement. The Vendor’s solicitor shall not be required to maximize such interest earned on the Deposit.

 

3. VENDOR’S DELIVERIES

 

  3.1 The Vendor shall deliver to the Purchaser the following:

 

  (i) promptly, upon receipt of requests by the Purchaser from time to time, executed letters of authorization or consents to Governmental Authorities authorizing disclosure to the Purchaser and its agents of all information, orders, notices and documentation directly or indirectly relating to the Lands, and authorizing the submission by the Purchaser of applications for rezoning, official plan amendments, minor variances and/or site plan approval, if required; and

 

  (ii) from time to time prior to Closing, in addition to information already provided to the Purchaser, copies of any other new soil, environmental, noise, traffic, planning and other tests and reports and any other new planning and other similar documents and information (to the extent relevant to the Lands), as soon as reasonably possible in the circumstances after the Vendor obtains possession or control of same.

 

  3.2 If this Agreement is terminated, the Purchaser shall return to the Vendor the items delivered under section 3.1 except authorizations and consents delivered under section 3.1(i) that have already been forwarded to Governmental Authorities.

 

4. CLOSING

 

  4.1 The date on which the within transaction shall be completed (the “ Closing Date ”) is the date that is fourteen (14) Business Days after the City of Sarnia Final Consent is issued or such earlier date after the City of Sarnia Final Consent has issued as the Parties may mutually agree, provided that if the City of Sarnia Final Consent has not issued by August 15, 2012 this Agreement shall be terminated, notwithstanding any intermediate act or negotiations, and neither Vendor or Purchaser shall be liable to the other for any loss, costs or damages arising from such termination, and the Deposit paid by the Purchaser shall be returned to the Purchaser (without deduction and with interest).

 

5. ADJUSTMENT OF PURCHASE PRICE

 

  5.1 The Purchase Price has been calculated at a rate of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000.00) per acre (the “ Purchase Price ”). The said Purchase Price shall be adjusted according to the actual acreage conveyed to the Purchaser on the Closing Date. The Vendor shall, within seven (7) days prior to the Closing Date provide the Purchaser with a surveyor’s certificate confirming the actual acreage of the Lands.

 

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6. VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

  6.1 The Vendor represents and warrants as follows:

 

  (a) the Vendor is not, and will not be on the Closing Date, a non-resident of Canada within the meaning of section 116 of the Income Tax Act (Canada);

 

  (b) the Vendor is a Canadian corporation validly subsisting under the laws of Canada and has the corporate capacity and authority to own the Lands and to enter into, execute and to accept this Agreement and complete the transaction contemplated hereby;

 

  (c) The Vendor has not committed any act of bankruptcy and is not an insolvent person (as such term is defined by the Bankruptcy Act ) and no petition or receiving order has been filed against the Vendor, and no proceedings for a compromise with or proposal to the Vendor’s creditors or for the winding-up, liquidation or other dissolution of the Vendor have been instituted by or against the Vendor under any applicable Law;

 

  (d) To the best of the Vendor’s knowledge and belief (which shall be deemed to include only the knowledge and belief of those senior managers of the Vendor who are responsible for managing the Vendor’s environmental affairs):

 

  (i) save and except as identified in the AMEC Current Environmental Report prepared by the Environmental Consultant, the Vendor is unaware of any Contaminants on the Lands that might reasonably be expected to materially interfere with the Purchaser’s construction of the Plant on the Lands; and

 

  (ii) there are no restrictions, regulations, orders, by-laws or agreements issued by any governmental body or authority pursuant to or relating to the Environmental Protection Act (Ontario), the Ontario Water Resources Act or the Conservation Authorities Act in respect of the Lands, except such as are associated with the Vendor’s current operations on the Lands for which required permits have been obtained from the relevant authorities.

 

  (e) With respect to any construction lien which has been registered prior to the Closing Date, the Vendor shall be solely responsible for the payment of same and shall pay, without delay, the principal, interest and costs of any such construction lien either to the claimant or into court pursuant to the Construction Lien Act (Ontario) and shall discharge it prior to the Closing Date. In addition, if a construction lien in respect of any work conducted at the request of the Vendor prior to the Closing Date is registered subsequent to the Closing Date, the Vendor shall assume and be solely responsible for the full amount, including the principal, interest and costs and indemnify the Purchaser, and must discharge any such construction lien at its own expense as aforesaid within seven (7) Business Days of its registration. The Vendor shall provide the Purchaser with its statutory declaration on Closing that all work performed on the Lands up to the Closing Date for which payment is due and payable on or before the Closing Date has been paid up to the Closing Date.

 

  (f) The Lands have not been ordinarily occupied by any officer, director or employee of the Vendor or by any of their spouses as their family residence.

 

  (g) No other person, firm, corporation, association or entity other than the Purchaser has any written or oral agreement, option, right of first refusal, understanding or commitment for the purchase from the Vendor of any interest in the Lands or any part thereof, except such as are listed as Permitted Encumbrances on Schedule “C” hereof.

 

  (h) No notice relating to any threatened or impending condemnation or expropriation or any similar proceeding in respect of the Lands, or any part of the Lands, has been received by the Vendor.

 

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  (i) The Lands have not been designated as an historic site under the Ontario Heritage Act (Ontario) and, to the best of the Vendor’s knowledge, no steps have been taken to so designate the Lands or any part thereof; and

 

  (j) To the best of the Vendor’s knowledge and belief, there are no work orders, deficiency notices, orders to comply or similar orders issued by any authority that are outstanding in respect of the Lands.

 

  6.2 The Vendor shall deliver to the Purchaser, on Closing, a statutory declaration sworn by an officer of the Vendor confirming the accuracy of the representations and warranties contained in section 6.1 as at the Closing Date.

 

  6.3 The warranties contained in section 6.1 shall survive and not merge on the Closing of this transaction but shall survive for a period of two (2) years following the Closing Date and thereafter shall merge.

 

7. PURCHASER’S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

  7.1 The Purchaser represents and warrants to the Vendor that:

 

  (a) The Purchaser is a corporation duly incorporated, organized, in good standing and validly subsisting under the laws of Canada;

 

  (b) The Purchaser has good and sufficient power, authority and right to enter into and deliver this Agreement and to complete the transactions to be completed by the Purchaser contemplated hereunder;

 

  (c) This Agreement constitutes a valid and legally binding obligation of the Purchaser, enforceable against the Purchaser in accordance with its terms subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization and other laws of general application limiting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and to the fact that specific performance is an equitable remedy available only in the discretion of the court;

 

  (d) The execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Purchaser and the consummation of the transactions herein provided for will not result in the violation of, or constitute a default under, or conflict with or cause the acceleration of any obligation of the Purchaser under:

 

  (i) any contract to which the Purchaser is a party or by which it is bound;

 

  (ii) any provision of the constating documents or by-laws or resolutions of the board of directors (or any committee thereof) or shareholders of the Purchaser;

 

  (iii) any judgment decree, or award of any court, governmental body or arbitrator having jurisdiction over the Purchaser; or

 

  (iv) any applicable law, statute, ordinance, regulation or rule.

 

  (e) There is no requirement for the Purchaser to make any filing with, give any notice to or obtain any licence, permit, certificate, registration, authorization, consent or approval of, any government or regulatory authority as a condition to the lawful consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement;

 

  (f) The Purchaser is registered under Part IX of the Excise Tax Act (Canada) with HST registration number 813019858RT0001 .

 

  7.2 Survival of Purchaser’s Representations, Warranties and Covenants

The representations and warranties of the Purchaser set forth in Section 7 will survive the completion of the sale and purchase of the Lands herein provided for and, notwithstanding such completion, will continue in full force and effect for the benefit of the Vendor thereafter.

 

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8. VENDOR’S COVENANTS

 

  8.1 The Vendor covenants as follows:

 

  (i) subject to the easements and rights reserved to the Vendor pursuant to section 15.3 and to the conditions set out in any easement agreement to be entered into between the Vendor and the Purchaser prior to Closing pursuant to section 15.4, allowing the Vendor continued access to and occupation and use of certain parts of the Lands, to deliver vacant possession of the Lands to the Purchaser on Closing;

 

  (ii) that no site plan, development or other agreement, conveyance or encumbrance affecting the Lands will be entered into, created or registered against the title to the Lands prior to Closing or other termination of the Agreement without the prior written consent of the Purchaser, which consent may be unreasonably withheld;

 

  (iii) to pay on or before Closing all realty taxes, levies, impost charges, capital contributions, cash-in-lieu of parkland dedication payments, local improvement charges, development charges, education development charges or similar charges owing in respect of the Vendor’s development and use of the Lands prior to Closing but specifically excluding any such charges that arise from or relate to the Purchaser’s proposed development and use of the lands, which latter charges shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser;

 

  (iv) to complete at its own expense, prior to Closing, all works, conveyances, payments and matters required to be completed to ensure that the Lands conform to all applicable Laws, including prompt satisfaction and removal of any work orders, deficiency notices, directives and orders to comply issued prior to Closing; and

 

  (v) to convey to the Purchaser all easements, rights of way and licences over the Vendor’s abutting lands, as more particularly described in section 15.

 

9. PURCHASER’S CONDITIONS

 

  9.1 This Agreement is subject to the conditions set forth in this section, which have been inserted for the sole benefit of the Purchaser and any one or more of such conditions may be waived by the Purchaser in its sole discretion, or by its solicitors on its behalf. Each condition shall be waived or fulfilled within the time limited therein.

If a condition is not fulfilled within the applicable time period, and the Purchaser notifies the Vendor or the Vendor’s solicitor within the applicable time period that such condition has not been waived, this Agreement shall be terminated, notwithstanding any intermediate act or negotiations, and neither Vendor or Purchaser shall be liable to the other for any loss, costs or damages arising from such termination, and the Deposit paid by the Purchaser shall be returned to the Purchaser (without deduction and with interest). If the Purchaser fails to provide such notice to the Vendor within the applicable time period, such condition shall be deemed to have been waived by the Purchaser.

All conditions set out in this section are conditions of the obligation of the Purchaser to complete the transaction contemplated by this Agreement, and are not conditions precedent to the existence or enforceability of this Agreement.

The said conditions are as follows:

 

  (a) that the Purchaser receives the approval of this Agreement by the Purchaser’s Board of Directors on or before the Closing Date;

 

  (b) the Vendor and Purchaser entering into the Steam Supply Agreement on or before the Closing Date;

 

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  (c) the Vendor and the Purchaser entering into the BioIndustrial Park Mandatory Ancillary Services Agreement on or before the Closing Date; and

 

  (d)

that the Purchaser satisfies itself, acting reasonably, on or before the fourteenth (14 th)  day after the date this Agreement is signed and accepted, that there are no instruments registered on title to the Lands that would materially adversely affect the Purchaser’s proposed use of the Lands.

 

10. VENDOR’S CONDITIONS

 

  10.1 This Agreement is subject to the conditions set forth in this section, which have been inserted for the sole benefit of the Vendor and any one or more of such conditions may be waived by the Vendor in its sole discretion, or by its solicitors on its behalf. Each conditions shall be waived or fulfilled within the time limited therein.

If a condition is not fulfilled within the applicable time period, and the Vendor notifies the Purchaser or the Purchaser’s solicitors within the applicable time period that such condition has been not waived, this Agreement shall be terminated, notwithstanding any intermediate act or negotiations, and neither Vendor or Purchaser shall be liable to the other for any loss, costs or damages arising from such termination and Deposit monies paid by the Purchaser shall be returned to the Purchaser without deduction and with interest. If the Vendor fails to provide such notice to the Purchaser within the applicable time period, such condition shall be deemed to have been waived by the Vendor.

All conditions set out in this section are conditions of the obligation of the Vendor to complete this Agreement and are not conditions precedent to the existence or enforceability of this Agreement.

The said conditions are as follows:

 

  (a) that the Vendor receives the approval of this Agreement by the Board of Directors of the Vendor on or before the Closing Date; and

 

  (b) the Vendor and Purchaser entering into the Steam Supply Agreement, the BioIndustrial Park Mandatory Ancillary Services Agreement and the Restrictive Covenant on or before the Closing Date.

 

11. PURCHASER’S LAYOUT/HAZOP PLANS AND VENDOR’S DEMOLITION

 

  11.1 Purchaser’s Layout Plan and Purchaser’s Hazop Plan

 

  (a) The Purchaser shall prepare at its expense and deliver to the Vendor, no later than ninety (90) days prior to the Purchaser’s commencement of construction of the Plant, a detailed layout plan showing the proposed location, configuration and approximate size of the Plant and improvements to be constructed on the Lands by or on behalf of the Purchaser (the “ Purchaser’s Layout Plan ”).

 

  (b) The Purchaser shall prepare at its expense and deliver to the Vendor no later than ninety (90) days prior to the Purchaser’s commencement of construction of the Plant, a hazard and operability study and plan (being a structured and systematic examination of the Purchaser’s proposed Plant addressing management and mitigation of identified hazards to the reasonable satisfaction of the Vendor (the “ Purchaser’s Hazop Plan ”)).

 

  (c) If the Vendor is not satisfied with the results of the Purchaser’s Hazop Plan and/or the Purchaser’s Layout Plan provided by the Purchaser due to concern that the proposed construction of the Plant may create substantial risk of Material Offsite Impact, the Vendor shall advise the Purchaser of its concerns by Notice given to the Purchaser within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Purchaser’s Hazop Plan and/or the Purchaser’s Layout Plan describing such concerns of the Vendor. The Purchaser shall make such revisions to the Purchaser’s Hazop Plan and/or the Purchaser’s Layout Plan as, on the basis of Reasonable Professional Judgment,

 

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  are reasonably necessary to address such concerns, such revised Purchaser’s Hazop Plan and/or Purchaser’s Layout Plan to be provided to the Vendor within thirty (30) days thereafter.

 

  (d) The Parties shall enter into the Restrictive Covenant in the form attached in Schedule “J” of this Agreement. The Parties agree that the transfer/deed of the Lands from the Vendor to the Purchaser shall include the restrictions and covenants on the future use of the Lands that are contained in the Restrictive Covenant. Alternatively, in the Vendor’s sole discretion, the Parties shall enter into a registrable agreement substantially in the form of the Restrictive Covenant, which shall include the restrictions and covenants on the future use of the Lands that are contained in the Restrictive Covenant and which shall be registered against title to the Lands immediately after registration of the transfer/deed of land in favour of the Purchaser.

 

  (e) The Purchaser acknowledges that the Purchaser’s Hazop Plan, the Purchaser’s Layout Plan and the construction of the Plant are the sole responsibility of the Purchaser and that no review thereof undertaken by the Vendor for any purpose shall result in any loss, damages or liability of the Vendor, its directors, officers shareholder, employees, agents and consultants, nor shall any such review by the Vendor reduce the responsibility and obligations of the Purchaser arising from or in connection with the Purchaser’s Hazop Plan, the Purchaser’s Layout Plan and the construction of the Plant.

 

11.2 Vendor’s Demolition

 

  (a) The Purchaser acknowledges that the Vendor has demolished and removed all existing buildings, structures and improvements located on the Lands, save and except the following, which shall be permitted to remain:

 

  (i) those improvements and appurtenances required for the supply of utilities or for the supply of steam pursuant to the Steam Supply Agreement or for the supply of other underground services required for construction and operation of the Plant;

 

  (ii) existing underground cables, piping and valve facilities at the perimeter of the Lands and which relate to the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park fire suppression water connection, storm water drainage, water distribution, electricity distribution and information technology distribution systems;

 

  (iii) the existing underground oily water sewer connected to the Vendor’s “pilot plant”;

 

  (iv) the existing “pipe rack” and flare gas system connected to the Vendor’s “pilot plant” (which “pipe rack” and “flare gas system” shall be demolished and/or relocated off the Lands after Closing in accordance with the terms of the Relocation / Demolition Scope of Work, to accommodate Purchaser’s construction of the Plant);

 

  (v) the Vendor’s existing “pipe bridge” supports connected at Avenue “D” (which supports may be relocated by the Vendor if reasonably necessary to accommodate the Purchaser’s development of the Lands);

 

  (vi) those improvements or appurtenances which are situate on the Lands for the purposes of any easements included in the Permitted Encumbrances; and

 

  (vii) an abandoned six-inch domestic water line (which Purchaser may remove, at its expense, if necessary for Purchaser’s development of the Lands).

 

  (b) The Parties acknowledge that they have mutually agreed which existing underground and above ground services and improvements shall be relocated and/or demolished, and which shall be retained, for the purposes of development of the Plant. The Parties agree that: (i) the Relocation / Demolition Scope of

 

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  Work attached as Schedule “I” to this Agreement summarizes the scope of work for such relocation and/or demolition; and (ii) the existing services and improvements that will be retained for the purposes of development of the Plant are as described in Schedule “K” attached to this Agreement. The Vendor will retain a qualified contractor to undertake the Relocation / Demolition Scope of Work. The Vendor will commence the Engineering Work (as defined in section 1 of the Relocation / Demolition Scope of Work) in accordance with section 2 of the Relocation / Demolition Scope of Work. The Vendor shall not be required to commence any of the other work contemplated by the Relocation / Demolition Scope of Work until the date (the “ Conditional Commencement Date ”) that is the later of: (i) ninety (90) days after the Closing; and (ii) such date as the Purchaser has provided the Vendor with written evidence, reasonably satisfactory to the Vendor, confirming that all of the following events have occurred: (1) the Purchaser has received all Purchaser’s Development Approvals necessary for carrying out Purchaser’s Early Works; (2) the Purchaser has entered into the EPC Contract; and (3) the Purchaser has entered into binding contracts for the completion of Purchaser’s Early Works and has fully mobilized in the field for undertaking such work on the Lands. From and after the Conditional Commencement Date, the Vendor shall carry out the remainder of the work contemplated by the Relocation / Demolition Scope of Work in accordance with the requirements thereof, provided that the Purchaser acts promptly, and reasonably co-operates with the Vendor at all times, in facilitating and assisting the Vendor in carrying out such work. The Vendor shall not be responsible for any delay in carrying out the Relocation / Demolition Scope of Work that is caused by circumstances beyond the Vendor’s reasonable control. All costs and expenses associated with carrying out the Relocation / Demolition Scope of Work shall be paid by the Vendor, except that in the event the Purchaser causes any delay or interference with the Vendor’s conduct of such work, the Purchaser shall release, indemnify and save harmless the Vendor, its affiliates, directors and employees from and against all costs, expenses and liabilities arising from such delay or interference.

 

  (c) Subject to the Vendor’s removal of certain structures, appurtenances and/or apparatus not required by the Purchaser pursuant to section 11.2(b) herein, the Purchaser acknowledges that the Vendor has advised the Purchaser that the Vendor has removed (to the best of the Vendor’s knowledge and belief) any Material Site Conditions, at the Vendor’s sole cost and expense. If the Purchaser identifies or discovers any Remaining Material Site Conditions before or in the course of its construction of the Plant, the Purchaser shall immediately give the Vendor Notice thereof. The Vendor shall give Notice to the Purchaser within ten (10) Business Days thereafter if the Vendor intends to remove, remediate or otherwise address such Remaining Material Site Conditions, in which case the Vendor shall proceed diligently with such work, which the Vendor shall be required to carry out to the Agreed Standard and in accordance with Environmental Laws, and the Purchaser grants the Vendor the right to enter the Lands for such purpose, provided Vendor is accompanied at all times by a representative of the Purchaser, and the Purchaser shall reasonably co-operate with the Vendor with respect to the Vendor’s completion of such work. In the event the Purchaser causes any delay or interference with the Vendor’s conduct of such work by, among other things, failing to grant the Vendor access to the Lands when reasonably requested or failing to provide such a representative during any time for which the Vendor reasonably requests such access, the Purchaser shall release, indemnify and save harmless the Vendor, its affiliates, directors and employees from and against all costs, expenses and liabilities arising from such delay or interference.

 

  (d) If, upon receiving Notice from the Purchaser pursuant to section 11.2(c), the Vendor does not give the required Notice that it will remove, remediate and/or otherwise address such Remaining Material Site Conditions to the Agreed Standard or if the Vendor fails to proceed diligently with such work, the Purchaser may carry out such work and, subject as aforesaid and to paragraph 11.2(g) herein, the Vendor shall reimburse the Purchaser for the out-of-pocket costs and expenses reasonably incurred by the Purchaser to promptly carry out such work to the Agreed Standard. Such costs and expenses shall be payable within thirty (30) Business Days after the Purchaser provides the Vendor with the invoices evidencing the costs for such work.

 

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  (e) The Purchaser shall act reasonably and co-operatively in assisting the Vendor: (i) to determine the removal, remediation and/or other action necessary to address such Remaining Material Site Conditions to the Agreed Standard, including the methods, timing and costs of such work and a plan for such work; and (ii) to minimize the costs and expenses to achieve the Agreed Standard.

 

  (f) In the event that the Vendor disputes the existence of, or the extent to which it is necessary to remove, remediate and/or otherwise address, any Remaining Material Site Conditions identified or discovered by the Purchaser or the costs and expenses claimed by the Purchaser to remove, remediate and/or otherwise address any such Remaining Material Site Conditions, such dispute shall be determined in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions set out in section 23.22 herein.

 

  (g) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement that may otherwise impose any greater liability on the Vendor, the Vendor’s maximum aggregate liability to the Purchaser for all claims arising out of or in connection with the Relocation / Demolition Scope of Work, Material Site Conditions, or any other matters relating to the condition of the Lands as at the Closing Date including, without limitation, the soil, groundwater and other environmental conditions of the Lands, and whether such claims are based on breach of contract, breach of warranty, breach of statutory duty, negligence or other tort, strict liability or any other legal basis, shall not exceed the lesser of:

 

  (i) the minimum cost to remove, remediate and/or otherwise address any Remaining Material Site Conditions to the Agreed Standard; or

 

  (ii) two million ($2,000,000) dollars.

 

  11.3 Condition of Land

Subject to the representations and warranties contained in this Agreement and the obligations of the Vendor pursuant to the provisions of sections 11.2 and 13.1 to 13.2 both inclusive, the Purchaser hereby accepts the Lands on an “as is/where is” basis and the Purchaser hereby releases, indemnifies and saves harmless the Vendor, its affiliates, directors and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, damages and liability in connection with the condition of the Lands including, without limitation, the soil, groundwater and other environmental conditions of the Lands.

 

12. CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING, EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES

 

  12.1 Purchaser To Construct/Purchaser’s Basic Development Obligations

Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Purchaser shall commence forthwith, and continuously and diligently proceed at its own cost and expense with the requisite construction of the Plant, all in accordance with the Purchaser’s Layout Plan, plans relating to the construction of the Plant and in connection therewith shall supervise and direct all aspects of the construction of the Plant in order to prevent any materially adverse impacts on adjacent parcels of land due to such construction.

The Purchaser shall perform and comply with the following covenants and requirements in the construction of the Plant:

 

  (a) the Plant shall be constructed in all respects as may be required by Governmental Authorities;

 

  (b) all necessary building permits shall be obtained and all municipal by-laws and legal requirements pertaining to the conduct of the construction work shall be complied with;

 

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  (c) the construction work shall be conducted expeditiously in a good and workmanlike manner and otherwise in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement; and

 

  (d) the Purchaser, through engineers appointed by the Purchaser from time to time (the “ Purchaser’s Engineers ”), shall properly supervise the work.

 

  12.2 Liaison During Construction

The Vendor and the Purchaser shall maintain a continuing liaison with one another at all times during construction and development of the Plant.

 

  12.3 Co-ordination of Construction and Site Activities

 

  (a) In order to ensure that, on the one hand, construction of the Plant is carried out in a manner that minimizes to the greatest extent possible interference with the ongoing operations within the balance of the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park and that, on the other hand, construction of the Plant is carried out as efficiently as possible in the circumstances, the Purchaser shall use best efforts to organize and co-ordinate construction activities so as to minimize disruption to the balance of the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park.

 

  (b) The Vendor has the right to require the Purchaser to construct, at the Purchaser’s sole expense, a secondary alternative construction gate leading to the Lands. The Purchaser shall commence construction of such gate immediately upon receipt of Notice from the Vendor to do so.

 

  12.4 Vendor’s Access to Site

During construction, the Vendor, its representatives, and consultants shall, provided they are accompanied by a representative of the Purchaser (who the Purchaser shall make available upon the Vendor’s reasonable request) have access to the Lands during business hours for the purposes of:

 

  (a) monitoring construction and confirming that such construction is being proceeded with in such a manner so that it does not negatively impact on the neighbouring properties; and

 

  (b) carrying out utility services connection work.

In the event the Purchaser fails to provide its representative when reasonably requested by the Vendor hereunder, the Purchaser shall release, indemnify and saves harmless the Vendor, its affiliates, directors and employees from and against all costs, expenses and liabilities arising from such failure.

 

13. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION OF THE LANDS

 

  13.1     

 

  (a) The Vendor and Purchaser acknowledge receipt of the AMEC Current Environmental Report.

 

  (b) The Purchaser acknowledges that upon completion of the work for which the Vendor is responsible under section 11.2 and subject to its compliance with section 11.2, the Vendor shall be under no obligation to remediate the Lands to any further degree or extent. Without limiting the generality of and subject to the foregoing, and for purposes of clarity, provided that the Lands are in compliance with all Environmental Laws at the Closing Date, the Vendor shall not be obligated to remediate the Lands beyond or above the Agreed Standard and such remediation obligation shall only apply to the extent required to address Remaining Material Site Conditions in accordance with section 11.2(c).

 

  (c) The Vendor and Purchaser shall jointly fund and pay for the cost of the AMEC Current Environmental Report on an equal 50:50 basis.

 

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  (d) The Purchaser may also, at the Purchaser’s sole risk and expense and prior to the Closing Date, conduct such additional environmental, geotechnical and other studies and tests as the Purchaser considers necessary or advisable with respect to the Lands and take reasonable steps to prepare the Lands for construction of the Plant, provided that such studies, tests and preparations are compatible with the Vendor’s reasonable ongoing use of the Lands prior to the Closing Date. The Vendor shall provide the Purchaser with reasonable access to the Lands prior to the Closing Date to perform such studies, tests and preparations, and the Purchaser will abide by the plant rules, security protocols and permitting requirements reasonably requested by the Vendor in conducting such studies, tests and preparations. The Purchaser and its servants, agents and contractors shall maintain a minimum, two million dollars ($2,000,000.00) comprehensive general liability insurance with respect to all such studies, tests and preparations, and shall save harmless and indemnify the Vendor in respect thereof. The Purchaser shall promptly following such studies and testing, at its sole expense, restore the Lands substantially to its same state as existed prior to such studies and testing.

 

  13.2 Respective Obligations: General

The following principles shall apply in respect of responsibility for the environmental condition of the Lands:

 

  (a) The Vendor and the Purchaser agree that the AMEC Current Environmental Report is the best available evidence describing the environmental condition of the Lands as at the date of this Agreement;

 

  (b) The Vendor’s responsibility for remediating or otherwise addressing any matters identified in the AMEC Current Environmental Report is strictly limited to the removal of certain hydrocarbons identified in said report, in the manner and to the extent described in the Relocation / Demolition Scope of Work; and

 

  (c) Subject only to the Vendor’s responsibility: (i) to address Remaining Material Site Conditions as set out in section 11.2(c); and (ii) for the Lands’ compliance with Environmental Laws at the Closing Date; the Vendor shall not be obligated to remediate the Lands or otherwise address: (1) the soil, groundwater or other environmental conditions of the Lands as at the Closing Date; or (2) any future conditions that may arise or result from any such conditions that exist as at the Closing Date.

 

14. BIOINDUSTRIAL PARK MANDATORY AND OPTIONAL ANCILLARY SERVICES AGREEMENTS

 

  14.1 Immediately upon execution of this Agreement, the Parties shall negotiate and use their best mutual best efforts to enter into a mandatory ancillary services agreement with respect to the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park in a form satisfactory to both Parties, which agreement shall address the following mandatory services to be provided to the Purchaser by the Vendor:

 

  (a) the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park security services system;

 

  (b) the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park fire suppression water connection system;

 

  (c) the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park Emergency response services system; and

 

  (d) the Vendor’s supply of road maintenance services to the roadways on the Vendor’s lands that provide access to the Lands and a right in the nature of a license for an agreed number of parking spots for the Purchaser’s employees.

(the “ BioIndustrial Park Mandatory Ancillary Services Agreement ”)

 

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  14.2 Immediately upon execution of this Agreement, the Parties shall negotiate and shall endeavour to enter into an optional ancillary services agreement with respect to the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park in a form satisfactory to both Parties, which agreement may address one or more of the following topics or services:

 

  (a) the Vendor’s supply of water from the St. Clair River to the Lands;

 

  (b) the Vendor’s treatment of wastewater generated at the Lands;

 

  (c) instrument air;

 

  (d) Praxair nitrogen distribution;

 

  (e) electricity distribution;

 

  (f) medical surveillance;

 

  (g) the Purchaser’s use of a double locker system and showers in the Vendor’s central change facility located on the Vendor’s nearby lands;

 

  (h) payroll management;

 

  (i) information technology including fibre optic cable connection systems;

 

  (j) the Purchaser’s use of the Vendor’s rail spur to the Lands’ property line; and

 

  (k) other optional ancillary services that the Vendor may be in a position to supply to the Purchaser.

(the “ BioIndustrial Park Optional Ancillary Services Agreement ”)

 

15. EASEMENTS AND UTILITIES

 

  15.1 Easements Over Vendor’s Adjacent Properties

 

  (a) Subject to paragraph (b) below, the Vendor agrees to grant the following easements and rights in the nature of easements, in perpetuity to and, for the benefit of the Purchaser and its employees, agents, invitees and licensees:

 

  (i) Purchaser’s Vehicular and Pedestrian Easement

an easement in the nature of a right-of-way over a portion of the Vendor’s abutting lands for pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress to and from Vidal Street, as further described in section 2 of Schedule “A” attached hereto;

(the “ Purchaser’s Vehicular/Pedestrian Easement ”); and

 

  (ii) Purchaser’s Services Easement

an easement over a portion of the Vendor’s abutting lands for purposes of constructing, using, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, replacing and reconstructing utility installations necessary to service the Plant and to operate the Purchaser’s business on the Lands, which may include storm water and sanitary sewers, drains, watermains, and electricity, gas, water and telephone lines, but which exclude services provided pursuant to the Steam Supply Agreement, the BioIndustrial Park Mandatory Ancillary Services Agreement, and any other similar agreements entered into by the Vendor and Purchaser (the “ Related Agreements ”), as further described in section 2 of Schedule “A” attached hereto.

(the “ Purchaser’s Services Easement ”)

 

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Such rights and easements shall be subject to the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park Rules and shall be in common with the rights of others entitled thereto, including without limitation the rights of the Vendor, its successors and assigns, such rights being for the benefit of the Vendor and its occupants and/or buyers of the Vendor’s nearby lands, their employees, agents, invitees and licensees within the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park.

 

  (b) The Purchaser shall give not less than ten (10) Business Days prior Notice to the Vendor of its intention to enter upon the Vendor’s abutting Lands to construct or install any services pursuant to the aforesaid Purchaser’s Services Easement and shall consult with the Vendor as to the manner and time of such construction or installation. Any maintenance, inspection, alteration, repair, removal, replacement or reconstruction of such services shall be done on reasonable Notice to the Vendor. Any work to be done on the Vendor’s abutting lands in relation to such services shall be done at reasonable speed, with due diligence, in a good and workerlike manner and in such a manner as to minimize, to the extent reasonably possible, disruption to activities of the Vendor.

 

  (c) If required by the Vendor from time to time, easements or rights granted hereby over the Vendor’s abutting lands shall be released upon the granting to the Purchaser of alternate easements for the same purposes at locations which are mutually satisfactory to the Vendor and the Purchaser, both acting reasonably.

 

  15.2 Temporary Access in Favour of the Purchaser for Construction

 

  (a) Temporary Access

In the event that the Purchaser requires temporary access over the Vendor’s abutting lands in connection with the initial construction of the Plant for any of the purposes set out in section 15.1 and the location of such required temporary access has not been determined prior to the Closing Date, the Purchaser may thereafter give the Vendor Notice of its requirements, with reasonable particulars as to the proposed location and the purpose of the requested temporary access. The granting of such temporary access right, the location of the temporary access areas and the terms and conditions thereof shall be subject to the approval of the Vendor, in its sole discretion. The Vendor shall respond to such request within thirty (30) days of receipt to the said Notice.

 

  (b) Further Easements for Construction

In the event that the Purchaser requires further easements over the Vendor’s abutting lands from time to time in connection with the construction of additional buildings and structures on the Lands, for the purposes set out in section 15.1 and subject to the terms of this Agreement, the Purchaser shall give the Vendor Notice of its requirements, with reasonable particulars as to the proposed location and purpose of such easements. The granting of any such further easements and the terms and conditions therof shall be subject to the approval of the Vendor, in the sole discretion of the Vendor. The Vendor shall respond to such request within thirty (30) days of receipt of the said Notice.

 

  15.3 Easements in Favour of the Vendor

The following easements and rights in the nature of easements are hereby reserved to the Vendor, its successors and assigns, and for the benefit of the Vendor and the occupants or buyers of the Vendor’s nearby Lands, their employees, agents, invitees and licensees:

 

  (a) an easement in the nature of a right-of-way over, along and upon a portion of the Lands for the purpose of pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress to and from Vidal Street and the Vendor’s abutting or nearby properties, as further described in section 3 of Schedule “A” attached hereto;

 

  (b) an easement for purposes of constructing, using, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, enlarging, replacing and reconstructing utility, pipeline, cable and other installations from Vidal Street to, in, under, over, along and upon a portion of the Lands, as further described in section 3 of Schedule “A” attached hereto; and

 

  (c) an easement in, over, under, along, upon and across those parts of the Lands subject to existing easements in favour of third parties, which easements are included in Permitted Encumbrances.

 

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  15.4 Further Easements in Favour of the Vendor

In the event that the Vendor requires further easements over the Lands from time to time for any of the purposes set out in section 15.3, the Vendor shall give Notice to the Purchaser of its requirements, with reasonable particulars as to the proposed location and purpose of such easements. Provided the location of the easements shall not interfere with the Purchaser’s use or intended use of the Lands, the Purchaser shall grant such easements, subject to compliance with the Planning Act (Ontario) at the expense of the Vendor.

 

  15.5 Further Easements in Favour of the Purchaser

In the event that the Purchaser requires further easements over the Vendor’s abutting or nearby properties from time to time for any of the purposes set out in section 15.1, the Purchaser shall give Notice to the Vendor of its requirements, with reasonable particulars as to the proposed location and purpose of such further easements. Provided the location of the easements shall not interfere with the Vendor’s use or intended use of the Vendor’s abutting or nearby properties, the Vendor shall grant such easements, subject to compliance with the Planning Act (Ontario) at the expense of the Purchaser.

 

  15.6 Easements, General

With respect to the easements herein provided for, the form of easement agreement shall be the Vendor’s solicitor’s standard form. The easement agreements in respect of easements for pipelines, cables, bridges and similar facilities shall include the terms set out in Schedule “F” hereto, subject to such revisions as may be agreed upon by the Vendor and the Purchaser, both acting reasonably.

 

  15.7 Services

 

  (a) The Purchaser acknowledges that it has satisfied itself that all public utility services which the Purchaser requires are located within the public street (Vidal Street) near to the Lands.

 

  (b) The Purchaser shall be responsible for the cost of connecting into the services referred to in subparagraph (a) above, the cost of connections therefrom to the Plant, and the cost of all services within the Lands.

 

  (c) The Purchaser shall accept title to the Lands hereunder subject to rights of the Vendor and third parties to maintain any existing services within the Lands being used as of the Closing Date to service other properties, including without limitation those services which are the subject matter of any of the Permitted Encumbrances.

 

  (d) The Vendor shall, at its sole cost and expense, be responsible for the removal of any services within the Lands which will not be required by the Purchaser to service or operate the Plant to be located on the Lands to the extent provided for in section 11.2, but subject to paragraph (c) immediately above.

 

  15.8 Minor Adjustments

 

  (a) The Vendor hereby acknowledges that the Purchaser may require:

 

  (i) further minor easements on the Vendor’s lands that abut the Lands; or

 

  (ii) a minor extension of the northeast property limits of the Lands (specifically the north and eastern boundaries of that part of the Lands described as Part 34 on the Lands Reference Plan), onto the Vendor’s abutting lands;

 

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to reasonably accommodate: (1) construction, operation and maintenance of the Purchaser’s cooling and storm water pond on the Lands; and/or (2) construction, operation and maintenance of the Purchaser’s cooling water discharge sewer system to the Cole Drain.

 

  (b) The Purchaser hereby acknowledges that the Vendor may require:

 

  (i) a minor easement on the Lands that abut the Vendor’s remaining lands; or

 

  (ii) a minor extension of the property limit of the Vendor’s lands abutting the south property limit of the northeast corner of the Lands (specifically the northeast corner of that part of the Lands described as Part 34 on the Lands Reference Plan), onto the Lands;

to reasonably accommodate an access road providing the Vendor access to the scale up facility (pilot plant) located northeast of the Lands.

 

  (c) If, on or before January 1, 2014, the Purchaser requests any easement and/or adjustment to the property boundary of the Lands as described in section 15.8(a) or the Vendor requests any easement and/or adjustment to the property boundary of the Lands as described in section 15.8(b), and such easement and/or adjustment to the property boundary can be reasonably accommodated by the other Party without causing any adverse impact on the other Party’s operation of its facilities or the other Party’s current or intended use of its lands, the other Party shall grant such easement on its abutting lands and/or, at the other Party’s discretion, transfer in fee simple to the Party making such request at the price of $25,000 per acre such lands of the other Party as described above that are reasonably required by the Party making such request to accommodate such Party’s works noted above, all subject to the Parties first securing any required severance consent pursuant to the subdivision control provisions of the Planning Act (Ontario) at the expense of the Party making such request.

 

16. VENDOR’S RIGHT TO REACQUIRE THE LANDS IF DELAY IN CONSTRUCTION

 

  16.1 The Vendor and Purchaser agree that if :

 

  (i) the Purchaser has not, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Vendor, completed at least the pouring of the foundations for the Plant’s processing fermentation building and for the equipment to be located in such building, as required for the construction of the Plant in accordance with the EPC Contract, by November 15, 2013; or

 

  (ii) the Purchaser has exercised its right to terminate the Steam Supply Agreement pursuant to section 17.2 thereof;

the Vendor shall have the option, by notice in writing to the Purchaser, to reacquire the Lands at a price of one (1) dollar. Such notice may be given at any time within thirty (30) days after the date on which the Vendor reasonably knows that the condition for exercising such option has occurred. Upon the Vendor giving such notice, there shall be constituted an agreement of purchase and sale with respect to the Lands between the Purchaser and the Vendor for the above-stated price. The said transaction shall be completed on the sixtieth (60 th ) day following the date of receipt of such notice or, if such date is not a Business Day, then on the next Business Day thereafter. On the said completion date, the Purchaser shall reconvey the Lands to the Vendor free and clear of all encumbrances, save and except for those encumbrances (including easements) in existence at the time of the Purchaser’s purchase of the Lands. The Vendor shall have

 

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  the right to set off against the repurchase price any amounts owing by the Purchaser under this Agreement as of the completion date and any arrears of realty taxes then owing on the Lands.

 

  16.2 Subject to section 16.3 below, the Vendor shall have the right to register this option on title, at its sole cost and expense as a right retained by the Vendor upon transfer of title to the Lands to the Purchaser.

 

  16.3 In connection with the registration to be made by the Vendor pursuant to section 16.2, the Vendor covenants and agrees that it shall, within forty five (45) days of its receipt of a written request of the Purchaser, release and discharge the registration upon receipt of a statutory declaration of an officer of the Purchaser’s Engineers that it has substantially completed construction of the Plant on the Lands, provided that such request of the Purchaser is not received until after the Purchaser’s right to terminate the Steam Supply Agreement pursuant to section 17.2 thereof has expired unexercised.

 

  16.4 In addition to section 16.3 the Vendor shall, upon receipt of Notice from the Purchaser, subordinate and postpone its registration to any mortgage or other security or other documentation in respect of financing given by the Purchaser to its financiers in order to allow the Purchaser to develop the Lands for its intended uses, provided that such Notice is accompanied by evidence satisfactory to the Vendor, acting reasonably, from the Purchaser or its financiers that the financing will be used for the construction of the Plant. The Vendor further covenants and agrees that it will execute such further and other documents and assurances as may be reasonably required by the Purchaser’s financers to give effect to this section.

 

17. CLOSING CONDITIONS

 

  17.1 This Agreement is subject to the following conditions to be satisfied on or before the Closing Date:

 

  (a) This Agreement shall be effective to create an interest in the Lands only if the subdivision control provisions of the Planning Act (Ontario) are complied with by the Purchaser and Vendor on or before the Closing Date.

 

  (b) The Purchaser hereby acknowledges that the Vendor has secured a conditional severance consent for the severance of the Lands in accordance with the Planning Act (Ontario) from the City of Sarnia, namely the following three (3) conditional consents and one (1) minor variance:

 

  (i) severance conditional consent B24/2011;

 

  (ii) severance conditional consent B25/2011;

 

  (iii) severance conditional consent B26/2011; and

 

  (iv) minor variance A52/2011.

(hereinafter the “ Conditional Consent ”)

 

  (c) The Purchaser acknowledges having received a copy of the Conditional Consent and that certain conditions of the Conditional Consent are outstanding and dependent upon certain actions and steps to be taken by the Parties after the execution of this Agreement and prior to the City of Sarnia Final Consent.

 

  (d) In an effort to secure the City of Sarnia Final Consent as expeditiously as possible:

 

  (i) the Vendor shall use its reasonable efforts to satisfy the City of Sarnia’s requirements stipulated in conditional severance consent B25/2011, B26/2011 and in sections 1(f) through (k) of conditional severance consent B/24-2011;

 

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  (ii) the Purchaser shall diligently take all steps and actions that may be necessary to satisfy the City of Sarnia’s requirements stipulated in sections 1(a) through 1(e) of the conditional severance consent B/24-2011 and shall provide the Vendor copies of all such agreements, information, drawings, information, opinions and reports resulting from such steps and actions;

 

  (iii) in an effort to secure the City of Sarnia Final Consent at an earlier date than such consent would otherwise be available under section 17.1(d)(ii) above, if the City of Sarnia agrees, the Vendor and/or the Purchaser (as requested by the City of Sarnia) may, as an alternative to section 17.1(d)(ii) above, enter into an agreement with the City of Sarnia by which the City of Sarnia agrees to grant the City of Sarnia Final Consent in exchange for the Purchaser agreeing to fulfill at the Purchaser’s sole cost and expense those conditions set out in sections 1(a) through 1(e) of the conditional severance consent B/24-2011 and in said agreement as required by the City of Sarnia after Closing and prior to the City of Sarnia issuing the Purchaser a building permit allowing the Purchaser to construct the Plant or any part thereof on the Lands. Such agreement shall be registered on title to the Lands and shall constitute one of the Permitted Encumbrances, and the Purchaser shall close this transaction and accept title to the Lands subject to such agreement. If the Vendor is a party to such agreement, the Purchaser shall hereby release, indemnify and save harmless the Vendor, its affiliates, directors and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, damages and liability in connection with such agreement.

 

  (e) It is further agreed between the Parties that in pursuing the City of Sarnia Final Consent under either section 17.1(d)(ii) or 17.1(d)(iii) above, the Parties shall at all times cooperate with each other, acting reasonably, and use reasonable efforts to satisfy such reasonable requests and conditions of the City of Sarnia required of either Party, as applicable, for the City of Sarnia: (i) to issue the City of Sarnia Final Consent; and/or (ii) where such a consent has been granted but is subject to an agreement registered on title in accordance with the process stipulated in section 17.1(d)(iii) above, to issue a building permit to the Purchaser for the construction of the Plant on the Lands.

 

  (f) The Vendor shall, at its sole cost and expense, prepare and deposit in the appropriate Land Registry office, the Lands Reference Plan; and

 

  (g) compliance by the Vendor with the covenants set out in section 8 (“ Vendor’s Covenants ”) hereof.

 

  17.2 The conditions in subsection 17.1(g) are inserted for the benefit of the Purchaser and may be waived by the Purchaser by Notice in writing to the Vendor. Failing such waiver or satisfaction of these conditions on or before the Closing Date, the Agreement shall be terminated and the Deposit returned to the Purchaser with interest and without deduction.

 

18. TITLE

 

  18.1 The Purchaser is to be allowed until the Closing Date to examine the title to the Lands at its own expense. The Vendor covenants, represents and warrants that it has a good and marketable title to the Lands in fee simple and that, on Closing, the title shall be free of all mortgages, charges, liens, encumbrances, encroachments, restrictions, easements, rights-of-way, agreements, rights arising from adverse possession, tenancies, licences, inhibiting orders, certificates of pending litigation, and any and all rights and interests of every nature and kind whatsoever, save and expect those encumbrances set out in Schedule “C” (the “ Permitted Encumbrances ”).

 

  18.2 The Vendor covenants and agrees to take all necessary steps to deliver title to the Purchaser on Closing as aforesaid and to discharge all existing mortgages, liens or other encumbrances registered against or affecting the Lands save and except the Permitted Encumbrances, and to satisfy any municipal work orders or deficiency notices at its own

 

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  expense on or before Closing and to deliver vacant possession to the Purchaser on Closing, subject to the terms of section 8.1(i). If, on or before the Closing Date, any valid objection to title, or to any outstanding work orders, deficiency notices or similar orders or notices, or to any non-compliance of the Lands with any applicable Laws, is made in writing to the Vendor which the Vendor is unable or unwilling to remove, remedy or satisfy and which the Purchaser will not waive, the Agreement, notwithstanding any intermediate acts or negotiations in respect of such objections shall be terminated and the Deposit shall be returned to the Purchaser with interest and without deduction and the Vendor and Purchaser shall be released from liability hereunder (except for liability in respect of any breach of covenant, warranty or representation contained in the Agreement).

 

  18.3 Save as to any valid objection so made by the Closing Date and except for any objection going to the root of title or arising out of the covenants made by the Vendor in the Agreement, the Purchaser shall be conclusively deemed to have accepted the Vendor’s title to the Lands. The Purchaser shall be entitled to waive or vary requisitions made by it at any time prior to Closing.

 

  18.4 If a discharge of any charge/mortgage held by a corporation incorporated pursuant to the Trust and Loan Companies Act (Canada), chartered bank, trust company, credit union, caisse populaire or insurance company and which is not to be assumed by the Purchaser on Closing, is not available in registrable form on the Closing Date, the Purchaser agrees to accept Vendor’s lawyer’s personal undertaking to obtain a discharge in registrable form and to register same on title within a reasonable period of time after the Closing Date, if, on or before Closing, the Vendor provides to the Purchaser a mortgage statement prepared by the mortgagee setting out the balance required to obtain the discharge and a direction executed by Vendor directing the Purchaser to pay to the mortgagee, out of the balance due on Closing, the amount required to obtain the discharge.

 

  18.5 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Vendor covenants to indemnify and save harmless the Purchaser from and against any and all claims, losses, damages and liability suffered or incurred by the Purchaser following Closing in respect of any breach of covenant or other default by Vendor.

 

  18.6 Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the Purchaser covenants to indemnify and save harmless the Vendor from and against any and all claims, losses, damages and liability suffered or incurred by the Vendor following Closing in respect of any breach of covenant or other default by Purchaser.

 

19. ADJUSTMENTS

 

  19.1 The Vendor covenants to pay, on or before Closing, all municipal taxes which are due, the full amount of any outstanding local improvement charges (whether or not due on the Closing Date) and all public utility charges to the Closing Date. Realty taxes shall be apportioned on Closing, the Closing Date itself to be apportioned to the Purchaser.

 

20. HARMONIZED SALES TAX

 

  20.1 The Purchaser shall pay the HST, if any, which is exigible with respect to the within transaction under the Excise Tax Act (Canada) (the “ ETA ”). The Purchaser shall be permitted to self-assess the payment of HST and accordingly shall not be required to make any payment on account of HST to the Vendor on Closing, provided that the following statutory declaration is delivered to the Vendor on or before Closing. The Purchaser shall deliver to the Vendor, on or before Closing, a statutory declaration of a senior officer of the Purchaser together with a copy of its HST registration number and declaration that the Purchaser is a registrant for HST purposes under the ETA and that it is entitled to self-assess the payment of the HST in accordance with the ETA. Such declaration shall have attached to it a copy of the Purchaser’s HST registration number.

 

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21. MAJOR CHANGES

 

  21.1 Major Change

The Purchaser agrees that, following the Closing Date, the Purchaser shall not make any Major Change except in accordance with the provisions of section 3.2 of the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park Rules. Likewise, the Vendor agrees that, following the Closing Date, the Vendor shall not make any change that would constitute a Major Change if undertaken by the Purchaser, if such change may cause any Material Offsite Impact affecting the Lands or any persons thereon, except in accordance with the provisions of section 3.2 of the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park Rules, which provisions, for the purpose only of such changes by the Vendor, shall be interpreted as if the Vendor was the “Member business” and the Purchaser was the “BPS Operator”.

 

  21.2 Purchaser’s Sole Responsibility for Major Change

The Purchaser acknowledges that construction of a Major Change is the sole responsibility of the Purchaser and that no review undertaken by the Vendor for any purpose shall reduce the responsibility and obligations of the Purchaser arising from or in connection with construction of the Major Change.

 

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22. PARTIES’ OPTIONS AND RIGHTS OF FIRST REFUSAL

 

  22.1 Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Purchase Block 2

 

  (a) In the event that the Vendor, in its sole discretion, elects to make those lands shown and described as Block 2 on the Vendor’s proposed property disposition plan attached hereto as Schedule “G” (the “ Vendor’s Proposed Property Disposition Plan ”) being approximately three (3) acres in area (“ Block 2 ”) or a part thereof available for sale to a bona fide third party purchaser at any time during the seventeen (17) year period immediately after the expiration of the Thirty-six (36) Month Option Period (the “ Seventeen (17) Year Rights Period ”), the Vendor shall provide the Purchaser with at least one hundred and sixty (160) days written Notice of the Vendor’s intention to dispose of Block 2 and in such event the Purchaser shall have a right of first refusal to purchase Block 2 on the terms set out in this section 22.1 (the “ Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Purchase Block 2 ”).

 

  (b)

In the event that the Vendor intends to dispose of Block 2 at any time during the Seventeen (17) Year Rights Period to a bona fide third party purchaser, the Vendor shall give written notice to the Purchaser of its intention to so dispose of Block 2 (the “ Notice ”) and shall enclose with the Notice a copy of the offer it has received with respect to Block 2 which it is willing to accept (the “ Offer ”), which Offer shall specify the proposed acquisition price and other relevant terms. The Purchaser shall have a period of twenty (20) Business Days from its receipt of the Notice and Offer to elect to acquire Block 2 for the same price and upon the same terms as are contained in the Offer, which election shall be by Notice to the Vendor (the “ Acceptance ”). In the event the Purchaser shall have sent the Acceptance, then the Vendor, as seller, and the Purchaser, as buyer, shall be deemed to have entered into an agreement of purchase and sale upon the terms of the Offer and such transaction shall be completed on the later of the date of completion in the Offer or the sixtieth (60 th ) day following delivery of the Acceptance.

In the event that the Purchaser does not deliver the Acceptance within such period of twenty (20) Business Days, then:

 

  (i) the Vendor shall be at liberty to dispose of Block 2 to the buyer named in the Offer or as it directs on substantially the same terms and conditions contained in the Offer, and thereupon this right of first refusal shall be terminated and at an end; and

 

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  (ii) the Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 (as defined in section 22.2 hereof) shall be terminated and at an end.

 

  (c) For purposes of clarity, the aforesaid right of first refusal shall apply solely to an offer to purchase only Block 2 or a part thereof, but shall not apply in respect of an offer to purchase Block 2 together with other lands owned by the Vendor.

 

  22.2 Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2

 

  (a) Provided:

 

  (i) the Purchaser is substantially in compliance with the surviving sections of this Agreement, the Steam Supply Agreement, the BioIndustrial Park Mandatory Ancillary Services Agreement and the Restrictive Covenant, when it exercises the Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2; and

 

  (ii) the Purchaser delivers written notice exercising the Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 to the Vendor at any time during the thirty-six (36) month period immediately after the Closing Date (the “ Thirty-six (36) Month Option Period ”);

then in such case the Vendor shall grant to the Purchaser the sole and exclusive right to purchase Block 2 at any time during the Thirty-six (36) Month Option Period at a purchase price of TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($25,000) per acre (the “ Block 2 Purchase Price ”) (the “ Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 ”);

 

  (b) Exercising Option During Thirty-six (36) Month Option Period

The Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 hereby granted during Thirty-six (36) Month Option Period shall be exercised by the Purchaser by delivering Notice to the Vendor of the Purchaser’s exercise of the Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 in accordance with the terms and provisions of this section 22.2. Provided that if the Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 is not exercised by the Purchaser in the manner set out herein, then the Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 shall become null and void and of no further force or effect. If the Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 is exercised by the Purchaser as provided herein, then the Vendor and Purchaser shall, within thirty (30) days thereafter, sign a binding Agreement of Purchase and Sale on an Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) Form 500 Commercial Agreement of Purchase and Sale (as amended from time to time) which shall contain the terms and provisions of this section 22.2 (the “ Block 2 Agreement of Purchase and Sale ”);

 

  (c) Deposit

The Purchaser shall pay a non-refundable deposit to the Vendor in an amount equal to twenty percent (20%) of the Purchase Price;

 

  (d) Purchaser’s Conditions and Testing

Section 9.1(a) and section 13.1(d) of this Agreement shall apply, mutatis mutandis , to Purchaser’s acquisition of Block 2, provided that for the purposes of section 9.1(a), the approval of Purchaser’s acquisition of Block 2 by the Purchaser’s Board of Directors shall be obtained on or before the forty-fifth (45 th ) day after the date of execution of the binding Agreement of Purchase and Sale on an Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) Form 500 Commercial Agreement set out in paragraph (b) of this section 22.2;

 

  (e) Balance of the Purchase Price;

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  (f) Closing Date

The Block 2 Agreement of Purchase and Sale and transaction arising from the exercise of the Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 shall be completed on a date which is ninety (90) days from the date of the exercise of the Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 2 by the Purchaser (herein referred to as the “closing date”, “date of closing”, “time of closing”, “closing”, “completion”). Upon completion, the Vendor will convey Block 2 to the Purchaser pursuant to a good and sufficient Transfer/Deed;

 

  (g) “As Is/Where Is”

The Purchaser will buy Block 2 on an “as is/where is” basis with respect to the condition of Block 2 including, without limitation, soil, groundwater and any other environmental conditions, as they will then exist and with respect to any existing building and zoning by-laws and regulations, and the Purchaser will release, indemnify and save harmless the Vendor, its affiliates, directors and employees from and against any and all claims, losses, damages and liability in connection with the condition of Block 2;

 

  (h) Title

The Purchaser will agree to accept title to Block 2 subject to the following:

 

  (i) Any and all rights-of-way, easements, agreements (including, without limiting the generality of the term, development and/or subdivision agreements), fence/boundary agreements, cost sharing and mutual use agreements, front-end financing agreements, restrictions, reservations, licenses, regulations, covenants, conditions, restrictive covenants, noise warning clauses or other warning clauses and obligations now or to be registered on or effecting title prior to the closing date;

 

  (ii) Any registered restrictions or covenants running with title to Block 2;

 

  (iii) Any regulations and restrictions of or agreements with any conservation authority; and

 

  (iv) Any municipal requirements including but not limited to building and zoning by-laws and regulations and orders, and official plan requirements and land use designations.

The Vendor will not be obligated to obtain nor register on title any releases of any development agreements or similar agreements or to provide any proof of compliance with same. The Purchaser will satisfy itself as to compliance with any such agreements or instruments listed above and will not require releases of same;

 

  (i) Examination of Title

The Purchaser will be allowed until fifteen (15) days prior to closing to examine the title to Block 2 at its own expense. ; and

 

  (j) The transfer/deed of land for Block 2 shall contain reciprocal undertakings of indemnification with respect to environmental matters, such undertakings to be substantially in the form set out in this Agreement.

 

  22.3 Purchaser’s Option to Lease Block 2

Provided:

 

  (a) The Purchaser is substantially in compliance with the surviving sections of this Agreement, the Steam Supply Agreement, the BioIndustrial Park Mandatory Ancillary Services Agreement and the Restrictive Covenant when it exercises the Purchaser’s Option to Lease Block 2; and

 

  (b) Purchaser delivers written notice exercising the Purchaser’s Option to Lease Block 2 to the Vendor during the Thirty-six (36) Month Option Period;

 

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  then the Vendor shall grant to the Purchaser the right during the Thirty-six (36) Month Option Period to lease Block 2 for a period of seventeen (17) years in consideration of a rental in the amount of SIX HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($625) per acre per year for five (5) years, and thereafter to be increased or decreased every five (5) years by a percentage equal to the percentage increase or decrease in the assessed value of Block 2 between the lease commencement date and the adjustment date as reflected in the last MPAC assessment of Block 2 prior to the lease commencement date and the last MPAC assessment of Block 2 prior to the adjustment date in question (the “ Purchaser’s Option to Lease Block 2 ”). Purchaser will pay all property taxes on land and improvements on the Property. The lease for Block 2 shall be conditional on the execution of further agreements on substantially the same terms and provisions as contained in the Steam Supply Agreement and the BioIndustrial Park Mandatory Ancillary Services Agreement (the “ Block 2 Lease ”). All other terms and conditions of the Block 2 Lease shall be as mutually agreed by the Vendor and the Purchaser. In the event the Vendor and Purchaser do not settle and agree upon the terms and conditions of the Block 2 Lease and execute same within the said Thirty-six (36) Month Option Period, then the Purchaser’s Option to Lease Block 2 shall be terminated and at an end.

 

  22.4 Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Lease Block 2

 

  (a) In the event that the Vendor, in its sole discretion, elects to make Block 2 or a part thereof available for lease to a bona fide third party lessee at ant time during the Seventeen (17) Year Rights Period, the Vendor shall provide the Purchaser with at least sixty (60) days written notice of the Vendor’s intention to so lease Block 2 and in such event, the Purchaser shall have a right of first refusal to lease Block 2 on the terms set out in this section 22.4 (the “ Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Lease Block 2 ”).

 

  (b) In the event that the Vendor intends to lease Block 2 to a bona fide third party lessee at any time during the Seventeen (17) Year Rights Period, the Vendor shall give written notice to the Purchaser of its intention to so lease Block 2 (the “ Notice ”) and shall enclose with the Notice a copy of the offer it has received with respect to Block 2 which it is willing to accept (the “ Offer ”), which Offer shall specify the proposed rental rate and other relevant terms. The Purchaser shall have a period of twenty (20) Business Days from its receipt of the Notice and Offer to elect to lease Block 2 for the rental rate and upon the same terms as are contained in the Offer, which election shall be by Notice to the Vendor (the “ Acceptance ”). In the event the Purchaser shall have sent the Acceptance, then the Vendor, as lessor, and the Purchaser, as lessee, shall be deemed to have entered into a lease agreement upon the terms of the Offer and such transaction shall be completed on or before the date specified in the Offer.

 

  (c) In the event that the Purchaser does not deliver the Acceptance within such period of twenty (20) Business Days, then the Vendor shall be at liberty to lease Block 2 to the lessee named in the Offer or as it directs on substantially the same terms and conditions contained in the Offer, and thereupon this right of first refusal shall be terminated and at an end.

 

  22.5 Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Purchase Block 3

In the event the Vendor, in its sole discretion, elects to make Block 3 as shown on the Vendor’s Proposed Property Disposition Plan (“ Block 3 ”) available for purchase, it shall so notify the Purchaser and the Purchaser shall have thereupon the same rights and obligations with respect to Block 3 as are described in section 22.1 hereof with respect to Block 2 (the “ Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Purchase Block 3 ”).

 

  22.6 Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 3

In the event the Vendor, in its sole discretion, elects to make Block 3 available for purchase, it shall so notify the Purchaser and the Purchaser shall have thereupon the same rights and obligations with respect to Block 3 as are described in section 22.2 hereof with respect to Block 2 (the “ Purchaser’s Option to Purchase Block 3 ”).

 

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  22.7 Purchaser’s Option to Lease Block 3

In the event the Vendor, in its sole discretion, elects to make Block 3 available for lease, it shall so notify the Purchaser and the Purchaser shall have thereupon the same rights and obligations with respect to Block 3 as are described in section 22.3 hereof with respect to Block 2 (the “ Purchaser’s Option to Lease Block 3 ”).

 

  22.8 Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Lease Block 3

In the event the Vendor, in its sole discretion, elects to make Block 3 available for lease, it shall so notify the Purchaser and the Purchaser shall have thereupon the same rights and obligations with respect to Block 3 as are described in section 22.4 hereof with respect to Block 2 (the “ Purchaser’s Right of First Refusal to Lease Block 3 ”).

 

  22.9 Purchaser’s Rights Over Block 5

On or before December 31, 2012, the Vendor shall give Notice to the Purchaser (the “ Block 5 Notice ”) advising whether or not the Vendor intends to or is prepared to grant to the Purchaser: (i) the same rights and obligations with respect to Block 5 as shown on the Vendor’s Proposed Property Disposition Plan (“ Block 5 ”) as are described in section 22.2 and section 22.3 hereof with respect to Block 2; or (ii) the same rights and obligations with respect to Block 5 as are described in section 22.1 and section 22.4 hereof with respect to Block 2 (the “ Purchaser’s Rights Over Block 5 ”).

If, within thirty (30) days after the Purchaser’s receipt of the Block 5 Notice, the Purchaser advises the Vendor in writing that the Purchaser requires Block 5 for the expansion of the Plant, the Parties hereto shall discuss in good faith a potential arrangement for the Purchaser to lease or purchase Block 5, as well as the terms and provisions of such lease or purchase arrangement.

 

  22.10 Vendor’s Right of First Refusal to Re-Purchase Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands

 

  (a) In the event the Purchaser has acquired registered ownership of the Lands, Block 2 and/or Block 3 or any other properties in the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park from the Vendor (collectively the “ Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands ”) pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement, if the Purchaser at any time thereafter desires to sell, transfer or assign the Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands or any part thereof to a bona fide third party purchaser, the Purchaser shall provide the Vendor with at least sixty (60) days written notice of the Purchaser’s intention to dispose of such lands and in such event the Vendor shall have a right of first refusal to re-purchase the Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands on the terms set out in this section 22.10 (the “ Vendor’s Right of First Refusal to Re-Purchase the Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands ”).

 

  (b)

Each time the Purchaser receives a bona fide third party offer to purchase all or part of the Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands which the Purchaser is willing to accept, then the Purchaser shall give Notice to the Vendor of its intention to dispose of such properties (the “ Notice ”) and shall enclose with the Notice a copy of the offer (the “ Offer ”) it has received with respect to such properties which Offer shall specify the proposed acquisition price and other relevant terms. The Vendor shall have a period of twenty (20) Business Days from its receipt of the Notice and Offer to elect to re-acquire such properties for the same price and upon the same terms as are contained in the Offer, which election shall be by Notice to the Purchaser (the “ Acceptance ”). In the event the Vendor shall have sent the Acceptance, then the Purchaser, as seller, and the Vendor, as buyer, shall be deemed to have entered into an agreement of purchase and sale upon the terms of the Offer and such transaction shall be completed on the later of the date of completion in the Offer or the ninetieth (90 th ) day following delivery of the Acceptance.

In the event that the Vendor does not deliver the Acceptance within such period of twenty (20) Business Days, then the Purchaser shall be at liberty to dispose of the relevant part of the Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands to the buyer named in the Offer or as it directs on the same terms and conditions contained in the Offer,

 

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  and thereupon this right of first refusal shall be terminated and at an end with respect to such part of the Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands, provided the transaction with the third party contemplated in the Offer actually completes. If such transaction does not complete this right of first refusal to re-purchase such lands shall continue; and

 

  (c) The aforesaid right of first refusal shall not apply in the event the Purchaser sells all or substantially all of its assets to a bona fide third party purchaser or in the event the Purchaser sells the subject lands in conjunction with the sale of its Plant as a going concern. The aforesaid right of first refusal shall be an on-going right with respect to all or any part of the Purchaser’s BioIndustrial Park Lands.

 

  22.11 Planning Act

The foregoing various options and rights set out in sections 22.1 to 22.10 inclusive are subject to the subdivision control provisions of the Ontario Planning Act as and if applicable.

 

  22.12 Condition Precedent

As a condition precedent to the Purchaser acquiring registered ownership of any of the Vendor’s property in the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park pursuant to any right of first refusal or option in this Agreement, the Vendor and Purchaser shall enter into agreements similar to the Steam Supply Agreement and the BioIndustrial Park Mandatory Ancillary Services Agreement with respect to all such properties, and the Purchaser shall agree to comply with the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park Rules with respect to all such properties.

 

23. MISCELLANEOUS

 

  23.1 The transfer/deed of the Lands will be prepared by the Vendor, except for the Affidavit of Residence and Value of the Consideration (“ Land Transfer Tax Affidavit ”), which will be prepared by the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall be responsible for all the Purchaser’s costs associated with this transaction, including, but not limited to the payment of Land Transfer Tax and registration fees, disbursements and any other taxes and fees payable in connection with the registration of the transfer/deed of the Lands.

 

  23.2 The Lands are in an area where electronic registration is mandatory and the transaction will be completed by electronic registration pursuant to Part III of the Land Registration Reform Act , (Ontario), and the Electronic Registration Act , (Ontario) and any amendments thereto. The Vendor and the Purchaser acknowledge and agree that the exchange of Closing funds, non-registerable documents and other items (the “ Requisite Deliveries ”) and the release thereof to the Vendor and Purchaser will

 

  (a) not occur at the same time as the registration of the transfer/deed (and other documents intended to be registered in connection with the completion of this transaction); and

 

  (b) be subject to conditions whereby the lawyer(s) receiving any of the Requisite Deliveries will be required to hold them in trust and not release same except in accordance with the terms of a document registration agreement between the said lawyers. The Vendor and the Purchaser irrevocably instruct the said lawyers to be bound by the document registration agreement which is recommended from time to time by the Law Society of Upper Canada. Unless otherwise agreed to by the lawyers, such exchange of the Requisite Deliveries will occur in the applicable Land Titles Office or such other location agreeable to the respective solicitors.

 

  23.3 The Purchaser shall be credited towards the Purchase Price with the amount, if any, necessary for Purchaser to pay to the Canada Revenue Agency in order to satisfy Purchaser’s liability in respect of tax payable by Vendor under the non-residency provisions of the Income Tax Act (Canada) by reason of this sale. The Purchaser shall not claim such credit if the Vendor delivers on Closing the prescribed certificate or a statutory declaration that the Vendor is not then a non-resident of Canada.

 

  23.4 Time shall in all respects be of the essence of the Agreement, provided that the time for doing or completing any matter may be extended or abridged by an agreement in writing signed by the Vendor and the Purchaser or by their respective solicitors who are hereby expressly authorized in this regard.

 

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  23.5 If, prior to the Closing Date, the Vendor receives any notice of any proposed or pending action to take, by expropriation or condemnation of any part of the Lands, the Vendor shall immediately notify the Purchaser of such fact (“ Vendor’s Notice ”). The Vendor’s Notice shall specify any taking of any portion of the Lands. If the taking materially and adversely affects the value of the Lands and/or the Purchaser’s intended use and/or development of the Lands, then the Purchaser shall thereupon have the option, in its sole and absolute discretion, acting reasonably, to terminate this Agreement upon written notice to Vendor given no later than five (5) Business Days after receipt of Vendor’s Notice describing the extent and nature of the proposed taking. If this Agreement is terminated, then the Deposit with interest and without deduction shall be returned to the Purchaser and any documents delivered by any Party to the other Party shall be returned to the delivering Party, and neither Party shall have any further rights or obligations hereunder. If the Purchaser does not exercise this option to terminate this Agreement, neither Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement as a result of the foregoing, but the Vendor shall assign and turn over, and the Purchaser shall be entitled to receive and keep, all awards and rights thereto for the taking by eminent domain which accrue to the Vendor and the Parties shall proceed to the Closing pursuant to the terms hereof, without modification of the terms of this Agreement and without any reduction in the Purchase Price. Unless or until this Agreement is terminated, the Vendor shall take no action with respect to any expropriation proceeding without the prior written consent of the Purchaser, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

  23.6 Any tender of documents or money hereunder may be made upon the Vendor or the Purchaser or their respective solicitors on the Closing Date. Money may be tendered by cash, certified cheque or money order of a Canadian chartered bank or Canadian trust company or a bank draft of a Canadian chartered bank.

 

  23.7 In this Agreement, words importing the singular include the plural and vice-versa, words importing gender include all genders and words importing persons include corporations and vice-versa.

 

  23.8 Any reference to a section or schedule in this Agreement shall be deemed a reference to the applicable section or schedule contained in this Agreement and to no other agreement or document unless specific reference is made to such other agreement or document.

 

  23.9 Any reference to a statute in this Agreement includes a reference to all regulations made pursuant to such statute, all amendments made to such statute and regulations in force from time to time and to any statute or regulation which may be passed and which has the effect of supplementing or superseding such statute or regulations.

 

  23.10 The Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein and shall be treated in all respects as an Ontario contract. Each of the Parties irrevocably attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.

 

  23.11 Unless otherwise expressly provided, all dollar amounts referred to in this Agreement are stated and shall be paid in Canadian currency.

 

  23.12 The Agreement has been negotiated and approved by the Parties and, notwithstanding any rule or maxim of law or construction to the contrary, any ambiguity or uncertainty will not be construed against either of the Parties by reason of the authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.

 

  23.13 The Lands shall be and remain at the Vendor’s risk until the Closing Date. The Vendor shall hold all insurance policies and the proceeds thereof in trust for the Parties as their respective interests may appear pending Closing.

 

  23.14 The Purchaser may assign its right, title and benefit under this Agreement to any legal entity, subject to the Vendor’s written approval, which approval shall not be

 

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  unreasonably withheld. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Vendor agrees that the Purchaser may at any time after execution of this Agreement assign its rights under this Agreement to any of the Purchaser’s financiers as a form of collateral security and no consent of the Vendor shall be required in such a case. In the event that Purchaser assigns its rights under this Agreement to any of Purchaser’s financiers, Purchaser shall remain liable for its obligations under this Agreement.

 

  23.15 Any notice or other communication required or permitted to be given by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be effectively given if:

 

  (a) delivered personally;

 

  (b) sent by prepaid courier service; or

 

  (c) sent by fax, or other similar means of electronic communication.

in the case of notice to:

the Purchaser, at:

BioAmber Sarnia Inc.

1250 Rene-Levesque Boulevard West

Montreal, Quebec

H3B 4W8

Attention: President

Fax: (514) 867-9675

With a copy to the Purchaser’s solicitor at:

BOIVIN DESBIENS SENÉCAL CHALIFOUR GP

2000-2000 McGill College Avenue

Montreal, Quebec

H3A 3H3

Attention: Thomas Desbiens

Fax (514) 844-5836

E-mail [***]

the Vendor, at:

LANXESS INC.

P.O. Box 3001

1265 Vidal Street

Sarnia, Ontario

N7T 7M2

Attention: Manager, Bio-Industrial Park Sarnia

Fax: (519) 339-7723

with a copy to the Vendor’s in house solicitor at:

Attention: Law & Intellectual Property Department

Fax (519) 339-7785

or at such other address as the Party to whom such notice or other communication is to be given shall have advised the Party giving same in the manner provided in this section. Any notice or other communication delivered personally or by prepaid courier service shall be deemed to have been given and received on the day it is so delivered at such address, provided that if such day is not a Business Day such notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the next following

 

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  Business Day. Any notice or other communication transmitted by fax, or other similar form of an electronic communication shall be deemed given and received on the day of its transmission provided that such transmission is completed before 5:00 p.m on a Business Day, failing which such notice or other communication shall be deemed to have been given and received on the first Business Day after its transmission.

(referred to herein as “ Notice ”)

 

  23.16 The Vendor’s and the Purchaser’s representations, warranties, covenants and agreements contained in sections 6, 7 and 8 of this Agreement shall not merge on the Closing Date but shall survive for a period of two (2) years following the Closing Date of the within transaction. Subject to any applicable limitation period(s) ending as of any earlier date and any termination of such obligations as of any earlier date, the Vendor’s obligations under this Agreement with regard to the Lands’ compliance with Environmental Laws at the Closing Date shall survive for a maximum period of ten (10) years after the Closing Date. All other terms and provisions of this Agreement (save and except as to title to the Lands) shall survive the Closing Date and continue in full force and effect forever thereafter.

 

  23.17 The Parties represent and warrant that they have had no dealings with any real estate brokers or agents in connection with the negotiation of this Agreement. The Vendor shall pay all real estate commissions relating to this transaction, if any. Each Party agrees to indemnify and hold the other harmless from any cost, expense or liability arising from a breach of this representation and warranty.

 

  23.18 The Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns including, without limitation, those with registered and/or beneficial title to the Lands.

 

  23.19 The Agreement and its acceptance may be executed in any number of counterparts and by different Parties in separate counterparts and each of such counterparts shall be deemed to be an original document and such counterparts, taken together, shall constitute one and the same document.

 

  23.20 To evidence the fact that it has executed the Agreement, each Party may send a copy of its executed counterpart to the other Party by electronic or fax transmission. Such Party shall be deemed to have executed and delivered the Agreement on the date it sent such electronic or fax transmission. An original executed copy of the Agreement shall be forwarded to the other Party hereto forthwith after the electronic or fax copy is transmitted.

 

  23.21 The Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties hereto with respect to the Lands. The Vendor and Purchaser acknowledge that there is no representation, warranty, collateral agreement or condition affecting the Agreement other than as expressed herein in writing.

 

  23.22 Dispute Resolution Process

 

  (a) In the event of a dispute arising between the Parties under or in connection with this Agreement, such dispute, unless otherwise provided for herein, shall be promptly referred to a member of senior management of each of the Parties who shall attempt to resolve such dispute. If such members of senior management are unable to resolve any such dispute within twenty (20) days after referral to them or such further time as the Parties may agree in writing, then the Parties shall resolve such dispute in accordance with the remaining provisions of this section 23.22.

 

  (b) At any time prior to such Party submitting such dispute to arbitration hereunder, a Party may, without initiating or completing the dispute resolution process described in section 23.22(a), commence litigation with respect to any claim concerning any non-payment of monies that the other Party has an accrued obligation to pay hereunder.

 

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  (c) Except for such claims as a Party may pursue in accordance with section 23.22(b), any dispute between the Parties under or in connection with this Agreement that is not resolved in accordance with section 23.22(a), shall not be resolved through litigation, and any Party may submit such dispute to arbitration, by a single arbitrator, in accordance with the rules of arbitration set forth in Schedule “H”; provided that this section 23.22(c) shall not be construed as an agreement to arbitrate any matter where this Agreement merely provides that the Parties will negotiate in good faith towards a resolution of such matter or endeavour to agree on such matter, if that provision does not expressly commit the Parties to arbitration.

 

  (d) All performance required hereunder by the Parties under this Agreement shall continue during the dispute resolution proceedings contemplated by this section 23.22, provided that in the case of any such proceedings pertaining to amounts payable under this Agreement, any payments or reimbursements required as a result of such proceedings shall be payable as of a date to be determined in such proceedings, and interest shall be paid, from such date until the date of payment, by the Party required to make any such payment or reimbursement on the amount thereof at the Toronto Dominion Bank prime commercial rate of interest plus one percent (1%).

 

  (e) Nothing herein contained shall prevent either Party from seeking an injunction and any relief ancillary thereto from a court of competent jurisdiction.

 

  23.23 The Purchaser acknowledges that the provisions of this Agreement extend only to the Lands and the permitted uses thereof permitted by Law and that, except as may be specifically provided in this Agreement, all other matters relating to the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park and to any use thereof by the Purchaser shall be subject to the Vendor’s BioIndustrial Park Rules, with which the Purchaser hereby agrees to comply.

 

  23.24 Each Party shall attend meetings, execute and deliver further documents, instruments and agreements and do and cause to be done all such further acts and things which are reasonably required in order for the Parties to perform their respective obligations contemplated by, and to give full force and effect to, the provisions of this Agreement.

 

  23.25 In this Agreement, the words “include” and “including” shall be deemed to be qualified by a reference to “without limitation”.

 

24. CONFIDENTIALITY

 

  24.1 Confidentiality

Subject to section 24.4, each Party shall keep confidential and shall not:

 

  (a) use, except for the purpose of performing its obligations or exercising its rights under this Agreement; or

 

  (b) disclose, except as contemplated or permitted in this Agreement;

any confidential information, trade secret or confidential financial, technical, scientific, business or other information or document of the other Party or its affiliates received by it or any of its affiliates in the course of, or as a result of, the relationship established between the Parties pursuant to this Agreement (herein referred to collectively as the “Information”)

 

  24.2 Internal Confidential Treatment

Each Party shall treat the Information with the same degree of proprietary care as it gives its own confidential information except as may be otherwise agreed to in writing.

 

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  24.3 Internal Disclosure

Each Party may disclose Information only to those of its affiliates and to its and their directors, officers, employees, agents, professional advisors and consultants who have a bona fide need to know the Information, it being understood that such affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, professional advisors and consultants shall be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and shall be required to treat such Information confidentially.

 

  24.4 Exceptions

A Party shall be entitled to use or disclose any Information to the extent:

 

  (a) such Information is or becomes generally known to the public other than through a breach of this Agreement or any other obligation of confidentiality between the Parties;

 

  (b) such Information is lawfully obtained by that Party from a third party or parties without breach of this Agreement or any other obligation of confidentiality between the Parties, as shown by documentation sufficient to establish the third party as the source of such Information and to the knowledge of the disclosing Party, without such disclosure constituting a breach by such third party or parties of an obligation of confidentiality;

 

  (c) such Information is comprised of technical information and was already known to the Party prior to receipt thereof from the other Party, as shown by documentation sufficient to establish such knowledge;

 

  (d) such disclosure is required in connection with any regulatory, legal or administrative proceeding, the issues of which touch on such Information; provided that where circumstances permit prior to disclosure the disclosing Party shall notify the other Party in writing of such proposed disclosure and at the other Party’s request (and expense) the disclosing Party shall either apply for appropriate court or other orders to preserve the confidentiality of such Information or only disclose such Information to persons who shall have agreed in writing not to use or disclose such Information to the same extent that the disclosing Party is precluded from using or disclosing such Information under this Agreement;

 

  (e) that such disclosure is required by law or competent authority of any governmental body; provided that where the circumstances permit prior to disclosure (other than any disclosure required by applicable securities laws) the disclosing Party shall notify the other Party in writing of any such proposed disclosure and shall at the other Party’s request (and expense) apply for appropriate court or other orders to preserve the confidentiality of such Information; or

 

  (f) the other Party shall have provided its prior written approval for such disclosure by the disclosing Party.

 

  24.5 Preservation of Existing Rights

 

  (a) The provisions of this section 24 shall not permit the disclosure or use by the Vendor of Information to the extent that the Vendor is precluded from disclosing or using such Information under any other agreement binding the Parties.

 

  (b) The provisions of this Agreement shall not permit the disclosure or use by the Purchaser of Information to the extent that the Purchaser is precluded from disclosing or using such Information under any other agreement binding the Parties.

 

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  24.6 Responsibility for Others

Each of the Parties shall be responsible for the violation of the secrecy and non-use provisions of this Agreement by its directors, officers, employees, agents, professional advisors, consultants, contractors and affiliates.

The Purchaser agrees that this Agreement shall be irrevocable by the Purchaser until 5:00 p.m. on the 25 th day of May, 2012, after which time, if not accepted by the Vendor, this Agreement shall be null and void and the Deposit, if paid, shall be returned to the Purchaser without interest or deduction.

Dated at Montreal, Quebec, this 18th day of May, 2012.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Purchaser has executed this Agreement.

 

BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.
Per:

/s/ J.F. Huc

Name: J.F. Huc
Title: C.E.O.
I have authority to bind the corporation.

THE UNDERSIGNED accepts the above Agreement.

DATED at Sarnia, Ontario this 25 day of May, 2012.

 

LANXESS INC.
Per:

/s/ Bruce Cusack

Print Name: Bruce Cusack
Title: Head, C4 Business
Per:

/s/ Karsten Lerch

Print Name: Karsten Lerch
Title: Manager, Finance Canada
We have authority to bind the corporation.

 

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SCHEDULE “A”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

DESCRIPTION OF LANDS AND EASEMENTS

The following descriptions are made with reference to the Lands Reference Plan (Reference Plan of Survey No. 25-9996). Both Parties agree that should good faith error or omission in the following descriptions be discovered prior to Closing, said descriptions shall be amended to correct such error or omission to such extent as may be reasonably accommodated by both Parties.

 

1. Description of Lands

The description of the Lands to be conveyed by the Vendor to the Purchaser is as follows:

approximately 5 hectares, more or less, being part of Lot 4 of Registrar’s Compiled Plan 725, City of Sarnia, and being more specifically defined as Parts 24, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34 and 60 on the Lands Reference Plan,

all subject to the Permitted Encumbrances.

 

2. Description of Easements in Favour of Purchaser

 

  (a) an easement in the nature of a right-of-way over part of Lot 4, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 725, City of Sarnia, of the Vendor’s abutting lands designated as Parts 6, 7, 18-21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 32, 36 - 38, 53, 57 - 59 and 61 on the Lands Reference Plan (hereinafter, the totality of these parts are referred to as the “Right-of-Way Corridor”), for pedestrian and vehicular ingress and egress to and from Vidal Street, and for pedestrian and vehicular travel generally, provided that only those portions of the Right-of-Way Corridor that are ordinarily and customarily used from time to time for pedestrian and vehicular travel, as evidenced by the presence of paved and maintained roadways and sidewalks, are used by the Purchaser for such purposes;

 

  (b) an easement in, under and over part of Lot 4, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 725, City of Sarnia, of the Vendor’s abutting lands designated as Parts 25 and 32 on the Lands Reference Plan (hereinafter, each of Parts 25 and 32 is referred to separately as the “Sewer and Utilities Connection Easement Corridor”), for purposes of constructing, installing, using, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, enlarging, replacing and reconstructing communication cables, natural gas pipeline connections and water and sanitary sewer connections to the communication cables, natural gas connections and the City of Sarnia’s water and sanitary sewer system located at or under Vidal Street within the Sewer and Utilities Connection Easement Corridor, provided that, prior to exercising any such easement rights in, under and/or over any part of the Sewer and Utilities Connection Easement Corridor, the Purchaser has first secured the Vendor’s written approval, acting reasonably, as to the design of the sewer, communication cable and natural gas pipeline works and as to the specific location within the Sewer and Utilities Connection Easement Corridor that such works are to be constructed and installed , which location shall be verified and confirmed by an engineer’s “as built” drawing prepared at the Purchaser’s sole expense; and

 

  (c) an easement in, under and over part of Lot 4, Registrar’s Compiled Plan 725, City of Sarnia, of the Vendor’s abutting lands designated as Parts 52 and 53 on the Lands Reference Plan (hereinafter referred to as the “Drain Easement Corridor”), for purposes of constructing, installing, using, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, enlarging, replacing and reconstructing an underground cooling water and storm water drain within the Drain Easement Corridor, provided that, prior to exercising any such easement rights in, under and/or over any part of the Drain

 

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  Easement Corridor, the Purchaser has first secured the Vendor’s written approval, acting reasonably, as to the design of the cooling water and/or storm water sewer and as to the specific location within the Drain Easement Corridor that such works are to be constructed and installed, which location shall be verified and confirmed by an engineer’s “as built” drawing prepared at the Purchaser’s sole expense.

 

3. Description of Easements in Favour of Vendor

 

  (a) an easement for purposes of constructing, installing, using, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, enlarging, replacing and reconstructing utility pipelines and cables, including steam, industrial gas, water and waste water pipelines, electricity and instrumentation cables, and associated pipe racks and other installations to, in, under, over, along and upon that portion of the Lands designated as Part 27 on the Lands Reference Plan;

 

  (b) an easement for purposes of constructing, installing, using, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, enlarging, replacing and reconstructing an oily water (waste water) sewer and related installations to, in, under, over, along and upon that portion of the Lands designated as Part 33 on the Lands Reference Plan;

 

  (c) an easement for purposes of constructing, installing, using, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, enlarging, replacing and reconstructing a service water pipeline, valves and service pit and related installations to, in, under, over, along and upon those parts of the Lands designated as Part 29 on the Lands Reference Plan;

 

  (d) an easement for purposes of constructing, installing, using, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, enlarging, replacing and reconstructing a steam distribution pipeline, meter and related installations to, in, under, over, along and upon those parts of the Lands designated as Parts 28 on the Lands Reference Plan; and

 

  (e) an easement for purposes of constructing, installing, using, maintaining, inspecting, repairing, removing, enlarging, replacing and reconstructing electricity distribution cables, splice and related installations to, in, under, over, along and upon those parts of the Lands designated as Part 60 on the Lands Reference Plan.

 

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SCHEDULE “B”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

VENDOR’S BIOINDUSTRIAL PARK - SKETCH

LOGO

 

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SCHEDULE “C”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

PERMITTED ENCUMBRANCES

 

 

1.

   All easements, agreements, notices, notices of claim, restrictive covenants, assignments general and similar instruments registered on title to the Lands, including those more particularly described as follows:
No.    Instrument
No.
   Description    Parties

2.

   L629843    Restrictive Covenant Application Annexed - Transfer together with easements re: pipelines and restrictive covenant re: dangerous goods on lands (Transfer/Deed of Land).    Polysar Limited (Transferor) and BASF Canada Inc. (Transferee).

3.

   L712391    Agreement - Fire Protection Water Supply Option Agreement (Document General).    Polysar Rubber Corporation

4.

   L712393    Agreement - Service Water Supply Option Agreement (Document General).    Polysar Rubber Corporation

5.

   L758926    Easement (Transfer/Deed of Land).    174831 Canada Inc. (Transferor) and 166814 Canada Limited (Transferee)

6.

   L758927    Easement (Transfer/Deed of Land).    174831 Canada Inc. (Transferor) and 166814 Canada Limited (Transferee)

7.

   L758929    Easement (Transfer/Deed of Land).    174831 Canada Inc. (Transferor) and 166814 Canada Limited (Transferee)

8.

   L758931    Easement (Transfer/Deed of Land).    174831 Canada Inc. (Transferor) and 166814 Canada Limited (Transferee)

9.

   L758932    Easement (Transfer/Deed of Land).    174831 Canada Inc. (Transferor) and 166814 Canada Limited (Transferee)

 

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SCHEDULE “D”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

VENDOR’S BIOINDUSTRIAL PARK RULES

Bio-Industrial Park Rules and Schedules

(May 2012 Edition)

 

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Table of Contents

 

1.0    INTRODUCTION      - 41 -   

2.0

   DEFINITIONS      - 42 -   

4.0

   GENERAL RULES      - 48 -   

5.0

   SAFETY AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT      - 51 -   

6.0

   ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION      - 53 -   

7.0

   UTILITIES AND INFRASTRUCTURE      - 54 -   

8.0

   HAZARDOUS GOODS TRANSPORTATION      - 55 -   

9.0

   TELECOMMUNICATION      - 55 -   

10.0

   PROCEDURES RELATED TO THE RULES AND ORGANIZATION      - 55 -   

11.0

   LIST OF SCHEDULES      - 55 -   

 

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1.0 Introduction

 

1.1 Purpose

The ability of businesses in the LANXESS Inc. Bio-Industrial Park Sarnia (hereinafter, “BPS” and/or the “BPS site”) to coexist when engaging in activities at the BPS site depends on a shared understanding of orderly cooperation and a shared commitment to the protection of the health and safety of individuals and the environment.

The businesses located within BPS operate in close physical proximity and are, for the most part, integrated to services provided by LANXESS Inc. (“LANXESS”), which acts as the manager and operator of BPS (the “BPS Operator”). Given these circumstances and the parties’ resultant responsibilities, the BPS Operator is responsible for enforcing these rules (hereinafter, the “Rules” or “BPS Rules”). The goal is to protect member businesses and people within and outside BPS from certain hazards and to provide everyone at BPS with an appropriate working environment.

All businesses operating at BPS, as well as their employees, contractors, agents and visitors, are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. It is in everyone’s interest to operate their businesses safely and in an environmentally responsible manner and to consider the needs of others. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in order to protect people and the environment, businesses located within BPS are encouraged to adhere to the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada’s Responsible Care ® concepts

These Rules set forth the essential topics required for orderly coexistence and good relations between the businesses located within BPS who are, on account of an agreement with LANXESS Inc, subject to these Rule (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Member businesses” and individually as a “Member business”).

These Rules are mandatory for each Member business and for everyone under its control. Each Member business is responsible for ensuring that its employees, contractors, agents and visitors are made aware of and comply with these Rules.

These Rules include the attached schedules and requirements based on statutory obligations and, if applicable, existing agreements between the BPS Operator and Member businesses.

 

1.2 Services

For greater certainty, these Rules do not commit the BPS Operator to provide any services to any Member businesses, including, without limitation, services related to emergency response, water treatment, security, etc.

The BPS Operator provides various services to Member businesses under the terms and conditions of separately negotiated service agreements. Therefore, in the event of any inconsistency between these Rules and the terms and conditions of any service agreement dealing specifically with the issue or service in question, the terms and condition of the service agreement shall prevail. Where no service agreement exists between the BPS Operator and a Member business for any service mentioned herein, the BPS Operator is under no obligation to provide, and will not provide, such service.

 

1.3 Modifications

The purpose of these Rules is to establish and communicate uniform rules applicable to all Member businesses for the orderly operation and management of BPS and for the protection of the environment, property and assets and the health and safety of individuals (hereinafter the “Rule Purposes”).

 

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Accordingly, the BPS Operator reserves the right to revise, amend, delete and add to these Rules from time to time at its discretion, acting reasonably. However, prior to doing so, the BPS Operator will provide Member businesses’ twenty-one (21) days to provide their input in writing on the suggested revisions, amendments, additions and/or deletions to the Rules. The BPS Operator will consider Members businesses’ input but ultimately reserves the exclusive right, acting reasonably, to revise, amend, delete, and add to these Rules, provided that such amendments are in keeping with the Rule Purposes. The BPS Operator undertakes to provide Member businesses thirty (30) days advance notice prior to enforcing such revisions, amendments, deletions and additions.

 

2.0 Definitions

 

2.1 BPS (Bio-Industrial Park Sarnia)

BPS (also sometimes referred to as the “BPS site”) comprises of:

 

  2.1.1 all properties, buildings and premises owned and/or under the operation and/or control of Lanxess Inc. in Sarnia, Ontario as further depicted by the areas coloured blue in the sketch attached hereto as Appendix 1 (but excluding those persons to whom property rights (easements, licenses, leases, etc…) were granted by Lanxess Inc. prior to April 2012); and

 

  2.1.2 such other properties and premises where pursuant to the terms and conditions of negotiated agreements, these Rules apply.

 

2.2 Member Businesses

The Member businesses are those businesses that are situated within BPS and those businesses that have any property rights (including without limitation negotiated right-of-ways, easements, licenses, leases) on any property located within BPS, and whom are on account of an agreement with LANXESS Inc. subject to these Rules.

 

2.3 Contractors

Contractors are defined as external businesses which have been contracted by and work for the BPS Operator or any Member businesses from time to time.

 

2.4 CVECO (Chemical Valley Coordinating Emergency Organization)

CVECO is an emergency response organization that includes police, fire departments, municipal emergency planners and industries located in the Sarnia-Lambton Chemical Valley corridor.

 

2.5 CVECO Codes

Code 6 : An incident involving real or potential off-site impacts that requires road closures and traffic control in designated areas.

Code 7 : A bomb threat.

Code 8: An internal industrial emergency response that could cause public inquiry. No off-site impact expected. No external resources required.

Code 9 : An industrial emergency that requires municipal fire department assistance.

 

2.6 LEOC - Lanxess Emergency Operations Center

The LEOC is located at the Lanxess Fire hall and is made operational whenever there is a significant emergency that may affect other Lanxess units, the general public or Member businesses. Each Member business is required to notify the BPS Operator’s designated representative(s) of any emergency at the Member business’ facility. This is in addition to any other undertaking that the Member business may have agreed to with the BPS Operator concerning any additional coordination and cooperation between the parties in the event of an emergency.

 

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2.7 Marine Security

Marine Security refers to the Transport Canada rules and regulations (including the Marine Transportation Security Act and the Marine Security Transportation Regulations) that regulate ingress and egress by any person to the BPS property, buildings and premises (including, without limitation, the dock located on the shore of the St. Clair River (hereinafter, the “Dock”)), that are located on the west side of Vidal Street . This also includes Member businesses’ properties and premises located within the portion of the BPS site that is located on the west side of Vidal Street.

 

2.8 “Material Offsite Impact”

For the purposes of these Rules, “Material Offsite Impact” means any one or more of the following:

 

  (a) any material interference with the current or intended use or enjoyment of any lands in BPS including, without limitation, by reason of any adverse effect upon the safety or comfort of any persons upon such lands;

 

  (b) any release or discharge of any contaminants causing any adverse effect on any lands in BPS and/or to any persons upon such lands; and

 

  (c) any material adverse effect or constraint upon any activities which are, or reasonably may be, conducted upon the lands of any owner or tenant in BPS.

 

2.9 “Reasonable Professional Judgment”

For the purposes of these Rules, “Reasonable Professional Judgment” means an objectively reasonable and impartial belief, opinion or conclusion held with confidence, and founded on appropriate professional knowledge, skills, abilities, qualifications and/or competencies, after careful review, analysis and consideration of the relevant subject matter and all relevant facts and circumstances that were then known by, or reasonably available to, the person or party holding such belief, opinion or conclusion.

 

3.0 BPS Management

The BPS Manager shall be such representative(s) of the BPS Operator as is/are designated for that role by the BPS Operator from time to time. The BPS Manager is the point of contact for Member businesses and their contractors for all issues affecting the BPS site.

The BPS Manager will:

 

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act as a communications conduit between the BPS Operator and Member businesses;

 

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enforce compliance with the Rules in BPS;

 

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coordinate communications between Member businesses and the BPS Operator during an emergency at a Member business’ site or the BPS Operator’s site, including coordinating the communications between the BPS Operator and Member businesses concerning the response measures undertaken by the site experiencing the emergency;

 

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coordinate communications between the BPS Operator and Member businesses and, where applicable, the media, concerning health, safety and environmental matters affecting BPS. Each Member business shall copy the BPS Manager on any press release concerning environmental matters on the Member business’ property and, if applicable, BPS, prior to issuing the press release;

and, subject to and on the terms and conditions of any relevant service agreement between the BPS Operator and the Member business:

 

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coordinate BPS site security; and

 

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maintain infrastructure including common rail lines, roads, pipe racks and utility corridors.

 

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Each Member business shall support the BPS Manager by providing relevant information on a timely basis in order to create and maintain a positive image of BPS and ensure public safety.

With the agreement of the Member business and provided that at all times accompanied by a representative of the Member business, the BPS Manager or, at the request of the Member business, an independent consultant may perform an on-site inspection of a Member business’ facilities solely to verify compliance with these Rules. Prior to conducting any such on-site inspection, the BPS Manager or the independent consultant, as the case may be, will, if requested by the Member business, be required to enter into a confidentiality undertaking to the satisfaction of the Member business, acting reasonably.

 

3.1 Insurance, Workers’ Compensation and Indemnity

Insurance Requirements

 

  a) Each Member business shall obtain and maintain, at its expense, all the necessary and appropriate insurance that a prudent person in its business would maintain including, at a minimum , the following:

 

  i. at all times:

 

  1) a Commercial General Liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $10,000,000.00 per occurrence and in the aggregate, which policy shall include cross-liability and severability of interest endorsements;

 

  2) a general environmental liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $10,000,00.00 per incident and in the aggregate;

 

  3) an owned and non-owned automobile insurance policy in an amount of not less than $10,000,000.00 per occurrence;

and

 

  ii. while engaging in, and during the entire course of, any construction of any facilities, plants and related appurtenances:

 

  1) a Builder’s Risk (Course of Construction) liability insurance policy in an amount not less than the total construction value of the facility, plant and/or related appurtenance to be constructed; and

 

  2) a Wrap-up liability insurance policy in an amount of no less than $10,000,000.00 per occurrence;

and

 

  iii. if access to the Dock is granted to the Member business under a separately negotiated service agreement, watercraft liability insurance with respect to owned and non-owned watercraft in an amount not less than $10,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury, death and damage to property (including loss of use thereof),

covering the Member business and the BPS Operator and, with respect to Builder’s Risk and Wrap-up Liability insurance, the Member business’ contractors and all of their subcontractors, with respect to all claims, demands, actions or proceedings for sums of money, damages, costs, penalties and losses and all liability which may be imposed by law for loss of life, personal injury or damage to property arising or resulting from the Member business’, its employees’, agents’, contractors’, subcontractors’, invitees’ and representatives’ actions and omissions including, without limitation, access to, presence on and activities on the BPS site.

 

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  b) Each Member business shall effect such insurance policies with insurers licensed to provide insurance in the Province of Ontario with an overall A.M. Best rating of at least A- and financial size category VIII or equivalent rate and acceptable to Lanxess Inc. and shall include the BPS Operator as an additional insured on such policy(ies).

 

  c) Each Member business shall provide a true copy of the certificates evidencing the insurances required herein and deposit same with the BPS Operator. Such certificates shall contain, at a minimum , the following information:

 

  i. that the BPS Operator is an insured party under the policy(ies);

 

  ii. the above mentioned coverages;

 

  iii. the commencement date of the polic(ies);

 

  iv. a waiver of subrogation against the BPS Operator, its employees, agents, directors and officers, whether or not any loss is caused by the act, omission or negligence of the BPS Operator, its employees, officers, agents, directors; and

 

  v. that if the policy(ies) are ever cancelled or amended in any manner for any reason, a minimum of thirty (30) days written notice of such change or cancellation will be provided to the BPS Operator.

 

  d) The BPS Operator shall not be obligated to review any of the afore-mentioned certificates of insurance, insurance policies and/or endorsements or advise the Member business of any deficiencies in such documents, and any receipt of copies or review by the BPS Operator shall not relieve the Member business from or be deemed to be a waiver of the BPS Operator’s right to insist on strict fulfillment of the Member business’ insurance obligations at any time.

 

  e) Nothing herein shall be interpreted to exclude any cause of action or remedy available to the BPS Operator at law for damages suffered or resulting, directly or indirectly, from the Member business’, its employees’, agents’, contractors’, invitees’ and representatives’ actions or omissions, including, without limitation, access to, presence on, and activities on the BPS site.

Workplace Safety and Insurance

 

  a) Each Member business subject to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (Ontario), shall:

 

  i. obtain and maintain workplace safety and insurance coverage for its workers (as defined in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 ) and maintain its accounts with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario in good standing at all times;

 

  ii. provide the BPS Operator with a valid clearance certificate and up-to-date clearance certificates issued under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 before any work of any nature is to be done by any of the Member business’ workers (as defined in the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 ) on any part of the BPS site; and

 

  iii. provide or cause to be provided a valid clearance certificate before any of the Member business’ agents, contractors, invitees or representatives that are subject to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 commence any work of any nature on behalf of the Member business on any part of the BPS site.

 

  b) Each Member business shall pay when due, and ensure that each of its contractors and subcontractors pays when due, all amounts required to be paid by it and its contractors and subcontractors under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997 (Ontario).

 

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Indemnity

 

  a) Each Member business shall indemnify and hold harmless the BPS Operator, its employees, officers, agents, directors and officers (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) from and against any and all losses, damages, costs, claims, fines and expenses (including, without limitation, legal fees, adjuster fees, court costs) suffered or incurred by the Indemnified Parties arising or resulting, directly or indirectly, from the Member business’, its employees’, agents’, contractors’, invitees’ and representatives’ actions and omissions, including, without limitation, access to, presence on and activities on the BPS site.

 

  b) The BPS Operator shall have the right to defend, compromise or settle any matter that is subject to the above indemnity (the “Indemnified Claim”) through its own legal counsel, third party adjusters, or other agents, and any such compromise or settlement by the BPS Operator shall be final and not subject to challenge by the Member business. The Member business shall immediately repay or reimburse the BPS Operator for all amounts paid in respect of such Indemnified Claim and all expenses incurred in its connection.

 

  c) Each Member business hereby releases the BPS Operator and waives all rights to assert against the BPS Operator any and all claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of the Member business and/or its employee(s), agent(s), contractor(s) or representative(s) use, occupation and/or presence on the BPS site. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Member business agrees to hold the BPS Operator harmless from any claims, damages, costs, or legal fees which arise as a result of any property rights granted to the Member business and/or the construction, maintenance, repair, use and operation of any easements granted to the Member business, or as a result of any person being injured on such easement lands owned by the BPS Operator

It is hereby understood and agreed between the BPS Operator, and each Member business that in the event of any inconsistency between the insurance coverage and indemnity requirements hereof and that stipulated in any other document and agreement between the BPS Operator and the Member business, the terms and conditions of the document requiring the greater insurance coverage and providing the BPS Operator a greater protection shall govern.

 

3.2 Major Changes

Each Member business is responsible to protect and safeguard the environment and the health and safety of individuals.

To that end, understanding that certain actions by a Member business could adversely affect:

 

  a) the BPS site,

 

  b) the property(ies) and assets of other Member businesses;

 

  c) the health and safety of individuals; and/or

 

  d) the environment;

each Member business is required to ensure that its activities do not cause any Material Offsite Impact(s). Therefore, not less than sixty (60) days prior to commencing the detailed engineering for any planned:

 

  a) expansion of current facilities,

 

  b) construction of new buildings or facilities;

 

  c) demolition of buildings, facilities and related appurtenances;

 

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  d) introduction of new chemicals;

 

  e) material change to the source(s) or nature of discharges or emissions to the environment; or

 

  f) material change to the nature or location of any facilities, operations or activities;

on its site, each Member business shall provide the BPS Operator with written notice of such planned activity(ies), detailed layout, hazard and operability plans for such activity(ies) and a reasonable opportunity to comment on any health, safety and/or environmental issues arising from such planned activity(ies). Such notice shall include a detailed description of the planned activity(ies) as well as, if applicable, a listing of hazardous and flammable materials.

If the BPS Operator is not satisfied with the Member business’ planned activity(ies) due to concern that the proposed activity(ies) would impose a significant risk of Material Offsite Impact(s), the BPS Operator will advise the Member business of its concerns within thirty (30) days of its receipt of the aforementioned plans. The Member business shall provide a written response to the BPS Operator’s concerns within fifteen (15) days of receiving such concerns, and if, on the basis of Reasonable Professional Judgment, any changes sought by the BPS Operator and / or any other changes are reasonably necessary to ensure that no Material Offsite Impact is caused by the planned activity(ies), the Member business shall make such changes to its plans. If the Member business does not make such changes to its plans and proceeds with its planned activity(ies) contrary to the provisions of these Rules, the BPS Operator reserves the right to seek damages and, where damages would be inadequate due to the nature of the activity in question, seek injunctive relief to prohibit such activity(ies).

If there is a material risk that a Member business’ proposed activity(ies) could have an adverse impact on another Member business’ property, assets and/or personnel, the Member business shall also notify the other Member business and allow that business the opportunity to provide input on any health, safety and/or environmental issues of interest to it.

Prior to the disclosure of any confidential information for these purposes, a Member business and/or the BPS Operator may, as the case may be, require that an appropriate written confidentiality undertaking be executed between the parties.

Each Member business acknowledges and agrees that any of the aforementioned activities are its own, sole responsibility and that no review of such activity by the BPS Operator shall result in any loss, damages or liability to the BPS Operator, nor shall such review reduce the responsibility and obligations of the Member business arising from or in connection with its activity.

Each Member business is also asked to provide the BPS Operator with copies of any environmental applications and building permit applications. In the event of a new construction and/or expansion of a building/facility, the Member business and the BPS Operator shall, where applicable, discuss any impact of the activity on existing alarms and emergency response protocols.

 

3.3 Environmental Air Emissions Modeling and Coordination

The BPS Operator and Member businesses engage in activities requiring certain air emission approvals from governmental authorities, including the Ontario Ministry of Environment.

In an effort to coordinate the regulation and oversight of emissions and related approvals on the BPS site, the BPS Operator and all Member businesses agree to engage in discussions from time to time to assess the feasibility and advantages to the group of entering into an agreement for the coordination and regulation of air emissions based on a unified property perimeter (fence line), to the extent allowable by law.

If asked to participate in such discussions by any of the BPS Operator or Member businesses, the BPS Operator and each Member business agree to do so and to actively contribute to the discussion in good faith. The BPS Operator and each Member business will reasonably consider the merits of an agreement for the coordination of air emissions. It is understood that neither the BPS Operator nor any Member business is required to enter into any air emission coordination agreement if:

 

  a) such an agreement would or reasonably could adversely affect any Member business’ current or future operations; or

 

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  b) such an agreement does not confer onto the BPS Operator and/or Member business a benefit in relation to their air emission standards and compliance requirements; or

 

  c) the agreement may adversely affect the BPS Operator or Member business’ compliance with their regulatory air emission certificates or approvals.

 

3.4 Required Documentation

Each Member business must provide the BPS Manager with a current electronic copy of the following records in their possession or control:

 

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Emergency Response Plan;

 

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Material Safety Data Sheets;

 

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MOE Certificates of Approval for air & water;

 

  Ø  

MOE Spill Management plan;

 

  Ø  

MOE Storm Water Management plan;

 

  Ø  

Any current MOE orders and the Member business’ response thereto;

 

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Notice of any document (e.g. provincial offence notice, Information, etc…) instituting legal proceedings against the Member business with respect to air emissions; water/wastewater or other alleged offence under public, regulatory law; and

 

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Name and contact number of senior management (available 24 hr/day) to be contacted in the event of an emergency

Each Member business shall provide the BPS Manager with copies of any Orders or document instituting legal proceedings under public or, regulatory law as soon as possible after being served with such Orders and/or documents.

 

4.0 General Rules

Each Member business is responsible to provide and familiarize its employees, contractors, agents and visitors with these Rules.

 

4.1 Behavior within BPS

Member businesses may have access to certain common areas of BPS pursuant to easement, right of way, license or other agreement. Each Member business, its employees, agents, contractors and visitors operating in those areas shall do so in a manner that is compliant with all applicable rules (as posted in the area) and all applicable laws.

Without limiting the generality of the foregoing:

 

  a) harassment or violence will not be tolerated;

 

  b) every person, whether an employee, contractor, visitor or invitee, shall be respectful of others and carry out their activities in a safe and healthy manner, in compliance with all applicable laws, including the Human Rights Code , the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Environmental Protection Act and their respective regulations; and

 

  c) no person shall loiter on the BPS site at any time. All persons shall proceed to their destination using the most common, direct route over which they have a right of way .

Every individual provided access to the BPS site, including specifically, any individual employed or providing services to any Member business, shall at all times observe these Rules. Failure to observe these Rules may result in the individual being asked to leave the BPS site and being issued a Notice of Trespass prohibiting him or her from re-entering the BPS site in the future without the express written permission of the BPS Manager.

 

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4.2 Access Cards

In order to restrict access to BPS to only authorized individuals, every individual must identify themselves with a BPS access card before entering the BPS site. Access cards are issued by the BPS Operator’s Plant Protection department (“BPS Plant Protection”) in accordance with specifically negotiated service agreements.

Visitors will be provided with their Access cards at the Main Gate, Vidal Street entrance. BPS Plant Protection will contact Member business personnel notifying a visitor is at the Main Gate. Member business management must authorize BPS Plant Protection before the visitor will be issued a visitor’s access card. Member business visitors must be accompanied at all times when on the BPS site.

Access cards must be carried by each Member business’, employees, contractors and visitors at all times while on the BPS site. Access cards must be presented to BPS Plant Protection upon demand. Visitors’ access cards must be clearly visible at all times on the BPS site.

Lost access cards must be reported immediately to BPS Plant Protection.

In order to support the efforts of the BPS Operator to maintain security for the BPS site (including ensuring compliance with marine security rules in effect from time to time on the BPS site) and issue access cards, each Member business shall provide BPS Plant Protection, in advance and in writing, with the following details about their employees and service providers (including truck drivers and contractors) and visitors who routinely access BPS:

 

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surnames and first names,

 

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date of hire (if applicable),

 

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personnel number (if applicable),

 

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status (ie. full or part time, contract employee or student (if applicable)),

 

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contact telephone number within the Member business’ facilities,

 

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make of vehicle, year, colour and license number of all vehicles parked in employee parking lots or driven onto the BPS site, and

 

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such other information requested from time to time, including information requested in accordance with Section 11.7 (Marine Security Schedule) hereof

The data will be handled in accordance with the Federal Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act .

 

4.3 BPS Inspection

BPS Plant Protection reserves the right to inspect or have a third party inspect any person and his/her personal effects located on the BPS site. BPS Plant Protection’s directions must be followed upon request for inspection.

 

4.4 Firearms

No person other than a municipal, provincial or federal police officer or provincial offences officer (as defined in the Provincial Offences Act ) shall bring, carry or have possession of a firearm on the BPS site.

 

4.5 Smoking Ban

Smoking is prohibited throughout the BPS site except in clearly demarcated and designated smoking areas. Each Member business shall designate its individual smoking areas, taking into consideration the operations of adjacent facilities and the Smoke-Free Ontario Act .

 

4.6 Alcohol and Drug Ban

No person shall bring, consume or give others alcohol (e.g. beer, wine, and distilled spirits including intoxicating agents found in medicines or other products) or illicit drugs (e.g. any drug

 

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or substance which is not legally obtainable and whose use, sale, possession, purchase or transfer is restricted or prohibited by law) on the BPS site. Prescribed medications and over the counter medications are to be used responsibly and only as prescribed. Persons under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs are not allowed on the BPS site and will be, as applicable, refused entry to the BPS site, subject to removal from the BPS site and subject to legal action. BPS expects a site free from the negative effects of drugs and alcohol use. Each Member business’ employee, contractor, agent and visitor is subject to drug and alcohol testing as part of an investigation if:

 

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there is an incident or near miss on the BPS site and/or LANXESS Inc. property with significant potential for serious consequence; and

 

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there are reasonable grounds the person is unfit as a result of alcohol or drug use.

 

4.7 Labour Relations

The BPS Operator believes in productive, harmonious labour relations. In the event any Member business experiences a labour dispute (other than grievances) that could impact the operations of the BPS site or any other Member business’ facilities (including access and egress to) or such a dispute is threatened, the Member business shall provide, to the extent possible in the circumstances, as much advance notice to the BPS Manager of such dispute and shall take all reasonable efforts to minimize and, where possible, eliminate the impact of such dispute on other Member businesses and the BPS site. Each Member business shall at all times aim to maintain harmonious, positive labour relations.

 

4.8 Ban on Photography

The use of equipment to take photographs or video is strictly prohibited within BPS without the express written permission of the BPS Manager. Where the property of a Member business is the subject of such video or photography, such permission shall only be granted on the condition that the video and/or photography does not capture any part of the BPS site, or any equipment or plants of the BPS Operator or other Member businesses. Any photography of BPS infrastructure or open areas requires the approval of the BPS Manager.

 

4.9 Commercial Activities, Posters, Political Activities

Commercial activity on the BPS site (outside the property boundaries of a Member business) requires the consent of the BPS Manager.

In principle, putting up posters, writing on walls, distributing flyers or general soliciting is prohibited within BPS. Exceptions require the written approval of the management of the relevant Member business(es). In areas outside the responsibility of each Member business, consent must be obtained from the BPS Manager. All political activities are prohibited on the BPS site.

 

4.10 Use of Mobile Portable Battery Powered Devices

Cell phones may be used on BPS roadways, if being used in a vehicle and provided that, if the cell phone is not a handsfree model, and in the absence of an emergency, the driver first pulls to the side of the road and makes a complete stop prior to making use of his or her cell phone.

All plant radios used at BPS must be used on an approved Industry Canada frequency.

Member business management shall ensure that all battery powered devices on the site will meet the CSA standard for intrinsically safe service whenever they are to be used in electrically classified hazardous location, or be turned off.

 

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4.11 Emergency Calls

Subject to the terms and conditions of any applicable service agreement between the Member business and the BPS Operator, emergency calls within BPS to BPS Plant Protection will be made using the site telephones ( number 2222 ). Mobile radio devices turned to the emergency channel or cell phones must only be used in exceptional cases in which other communications equipment is not immediately accessible. When using cell phones to report an emergency, the following numbers must be dialed:

(519) 337-8251 extension 2222

Emergencies include but are not limited to:

 

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Fire

 

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Air emission, abnormal releases

 

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Chemical spills to the ground.

 

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Storm water spills

 

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Medical emergencies

 

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Confined space or elevated platform rescue

 

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Unusual occurrences that could be noticed by the general public

 

4.12 Traffic Rules

Within BPS, in addition to the BPS traffic rules described in the Traffic Rules Schedule attached hereto, the Highway Traffic Act is deemed to apply to all persons operating a motor vehicle on any roadway within BPS.

Pedestrians have the right of way. Pedestrians shall use sidewalks where provided or walk on the left hand side of the roadway, facing oncoming traffic.

 

4.13 Import and Export of Tools and Equipment

Each Member business wishing to export tools or equipment from the BPS site is asked to complete a written authorization authorizing any individual from leaving the BPS site with any tools, materials or equipment. BPS Plant Protection has the right to inspect all vehicles leaving the BPS site. If they suspect any unauthorized materials or equipment is in the vehicle, they will ask the driver to park the vehicle inside the gate and wait for management from the Member business to come to the Security gate to clear the vehicle.

 

4.14 Dock Access

The dock area is off limits to all employees, contractors, agents and visitors of each Member business, unless access rights have been specifically agreed to between the Member business and the BPS Operator and a security clearance has been granted as outlined in the Marine Security Schedule. Unless agreed to in writing otherwise by the BPS Operator, all persons wishing access to the Dock shall, prior to doing so, first report to the BPS Main Security Gate, seek and receive written permission to access the Dock and, if permission is granted, report back to the BPS Main Security Gate immediately after their departure from the Dock facilities to announce their departure therefrom.

 

5.0 Safety and Incident Management

 

5.1 Duty to Supply Information

As part of the safety and emergency management processes, each Member business is required to inform the BPS Manager (or his or her designate) immediately of accidents and incidents, hazards, and major safety relevant activities that could potentially affect other Member businesses, the BPS Operator, or any of their respective employees, agents, contractors or visitors. In addition to the affected Member business doing so, the BPS Operator will inform all affected Member businesses and neighboring industries if there is the possibility of an off site impact.

 

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To minimize confusion during emergency events, each Member business will align its emergency communication procedures with the BPS Operator’s procedures. A copy will be supplied by the BPS Manager upon request.

Note : If a Member business conducts any emergency training that is likely to be noticeable to the public, in an effort to avoid any misapprehension of an emergency, the Member business shall inform BPS Plant Protection prior to the training and at the conclusion of the session. BPS Plant Protection will issue the appropriate CVECO code to emergency responders.

Despite the notification process above, nothing herein shall be interpreted as in any way prohibiting or limiting a Member business from notifying community emergency service providers, including police, fire and paramedic services, of an emergency at any time.

 

5.2 Emergency Response and Incident Management

Each Member business is required to provide the BPS Manager with:

 

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a copy of its current emergency response plan in accordance with the requirements stipulated by the BPS Operator’s Emergency Services department (“BPS Emergency Services”); and

 

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an incident commander for its emergencies (available on shift 24 hours/day 7 days per week) whose duties and responsibilities are further described in section 11.2.2 hereof.

If contemplated under a service agreement between the BPS Operator and the Member business, BPS emergencies will be coordinated using the BPS Incident Command system in conjunction with the Member business experiencing the emergency. The BPS Operator’s fire department and the City of Sarnia fire department will coordinate with the Member business Incident Commander to bring the emergency under control.

The details are included in the Emergency Incident Command Schedule. Note: Confined space and elevated rescue is not provided by the BPS Operator unless it is negotiated in the individual Member business’ service agreement.

 

5.3 Plant Safety

Each Member business shall ensure that potential risks in its plants and facilities are systematically identified using industry best practices and adequate countermeasures are established to protect employees, visitors, neighboring areas and the environment. The safety countermeasures shall also take into consideration potential risks from or due to neighboring plants and their activities.

Each Member business shall have effective programs in place to address process risk management, management of change, and process and equipment integrity. Collectively, these programs shall be designed to ensure the operational safety and reliability of processes and equipment to protect the environment, safety and health of individuals and the public.

Each Member business shall have a systematic, thorough and complete analysis conducted of its processes by a multi-disciplinary team to identify process hazards and develop recommendations to prevent incidents from occurring. Such reviews shall be made available to the BPS Manager upon request, so that the BPS Operator may assess the associated risks to BPS.

 

5.4 Safety and Housekeeping

Each Member business is required to ensure order and cleanliness within the area for which it is responsible. Roads and corridor right of ways and open areas may only be used with consent from the BPS Manager (or his or her designate) under the terms and conditions of a written agreement. The BPS Operator’s staff will make reasonable efforts to ensure safety and order within BPS, as well as monitoring compliance with these Rules.

 

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5.5 Signage

It is expected that each Member business will use the signage space provided at the Bio-industrial Park entrance on Vidal Street to advertise its presence in the BPS site, at its costs. Each Member business is requested to contact the BPS Manager to make arrangements for its signage to be erected on the main sign located at the BPS entrance on Vidal Street. Any additional signage within the BPS site must be approved by the BPS Manager in writing.

 

5.6 Work Permit Process

Each Member business shall use the access permit process as described herein whenever there is any work being completed on the BPS site (excluding the Member business’ own lands) or on BPS infrastructure (including equipment) located on the BPS site.

Access Permit

Prior to accessing the BPS site for such purposes and prior to commencing any such works, the Member business shall secure from the BPS Day Operator Technician an access permit.

 

5.7 Clearance Procedures for Excavation Work

Before and during excavations within the BPS site, special rules (Clearance Procedures for Excavation) must be followed due to the potential hazards (e.g. contaminated soil or utility lines). All excavations on BPS property will require a Locate Report and a Sarnia Site Excavation Release Form from the BPS Operator. Details are provided in the Excavation Schedule attached hereto.

Moreover, each Member Business doing any excavations on its own site shall do so in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act , and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, in manner that meets or exceeds the BPS’ excavation standard HES SOP 0030. A copy of HES 0030 is available from the BPS Manager.

 

6.0 Environmental Protection

In the course of activities within BPS, each Member business must act in such a way as to ensure that, when performed as intended, its activities do not cause any material or unlawful off site environmental impact to air, land or water. Off site emissions into the air and release of pollutants into the soil, groundwater or surface water as a result of unexpected incidents shall be reported immediately to the BPS Operator by calling the emergency number Ex. 2222 (Plant Protection) so that the BPS Operator can engage its own emergency management system for the protection of the health and safety of its employees and of the public.

In the event of an incident, steps must be taken to minimize the impact on the environment and neighboring areas as much as possible and as required by law. Note: All of the storm water sewers on the roadways lead directly to the St. Clair River.

In all cases, if a governmental authority requires a Member business to prepare an environmental assessment report or seeks a consultant’s statements for the Member business’ site, facilities or future planned facilities the Member business agrees to:

 

  a) notify the BPS Manager of the governmental authority’s request;

 

  b) provide the BPS Manager with a copy of any reports or statements prepared in response to the governmental authority’s request, prior to submission to the governmental authority; and

 

  c) if required by the BPS Manager, provide the BPS Manager with such reasonable amount of time and opportunity to review and, at the BPS Operator’s discretion, comment on, the Member business’ report or statement prior to submission to the governmental authority.

 

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6.1 Water Discharge Management

The following separate sewer systems operate within BPS:

 

 

Secondary cooling water not requiring treatment is discharged without further treatment into the receiving body of water (the St. Clair River). Each Member business is responsible for securing its own government approval for any of its discharges into this body of water. A copy of its approval - and particularly the conditions of approval - shall be forwarded to the BPS Manager. In the event of any discharge of any contaminant into this system, the Member business’ responsible person for discharges must be, at the BPS Manager’s request, available to the BPS Manager (or his or her designate) on a 24 hour basis and shall, if requested by the BPS Manager (or his or her designate), work with the BPS Manager (or his or her designate) to address the incident. The system is dechlorinated annually, in the month of September, by the BPS Operator and each Member business shall be responsible for its costs of such dechlorination. An invoice will be sent to the Member business and it shall be payable within twenty (20) days of receipt.

 

 

Process wastewater requiring treatment, which is fed to the BPS wastewater treatment plant in accordance with the terms and conditions of a service agreement between the Member business and the BPS Operator . In the event of an unplanned discharge of substances into the process wastewater sewer or if a Member business’ wastewater is out of compliance with the agreed specifications, the BPS Operator’s Waste Operations department (“BPS Waste Operations”) must be immediately contacted at 519-337-8251 ex. 5643 so that BPS Waste Operations management and the Member business can work to eliminate discharges to the St. Clair River that might lead to an exceedence of any applicable environmental limits.

 

 

Storm water requires an MOE management plan. Copies of these plans need to be forwarded to the BPS Manager for filing by the BPS Operator’s Environmental department. Each Member business’ is responsible for drainage of the side of the roads at its property boundaries, with the crown of the road being the “watershed” limits. If a relevant service agreement has been entered into between the BPS Operator and the Member business, storm water can be pumped to such location on such terms as are stipulated in such service agreement. Subject to the terms and conditions of such a service agreement, the Member business’ storm water can also be contained in a pond, tested and released to the St. Clair River if it is in compliance with the Member business’ MOE storm water management plan.

 

 

Sanitary sewage is separate and is to be sent to the municipal wastewater treatment plant to be processed.

To the extent permitted under a separate service agreement with the BPS Operator, each Member business shall ensure that its waste water and cooling water is only discharged into the appropriate, designated BPS sewers in compliance with such service agreement. Non-compliant wastewater (e.g. water from accidents, rinse water, and any new type of discharge) must only be discharged after prior written agreement with BPS Waste Operations management. In the absence of a service agreement with the BPS Operator, each Member business is required to make its own arrangements for the discharge of any waters on or from its property.

 

6.2 Waste Disposal Management

When generating, collecting, storing and disposing waste, all environmental laws and regulations and all other applicable legal requirements must be observed and followed by each Member business. When handling waste, care must be taken that the environment is not affected and that people are not put at risk.

 

7.0 Utilities and Infrastructure

Utility services including energy (steam, electrical energy), water supply, wastewater management/treatment and telecommunication etc. may be supplied or arranged by the BPS Operator via its networks of cables, piping and other facilities, if an agreement for such services has been entered into between the Member business and the BPS Operator. If such an agreement is in place, in the event of a utility supply interruption, the Steam or Electrical Emergency Schedule attached hereto will be followed by the BPS Operator and the Member business.

 

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8.0 Hazardous Goods Transportation

All relevant legal requirements governing the transportation of dangerous good must be met by each Member business. Only vehicles in a condition that satisfies the statutory requirements for highway transportation and traffic safety may be used within the BPS site.

Vehicles used to transport hazardous goods, together with their drivers and backup drivers must have a current Transportation of Dangerous Goods card. Vehicles must be loaded in such a way as to ensure that the goods do not pose a hazard. Containers and tanks must be sealed tightly and must not be overfilled. All vehicles must have proper placards and carry proper paperwork.

 

9.0 Telecommunication

No Member business may set up, modify or operate telephone or data networks (including cable infrastructure and network services) between buildings or plants off the Member business’ property without first consulting with the BPS Manager or unless a service agreement covering such activity has already been entered into between the Member business and the BPS Operator.

If such an agreement has been entered into, and depending on the terms and conditions thereof, it may be possible for the Member business to use an independent fibre line already in place at BPS. If not available, and if such fibre has to connect to a location off of the Member business’ property, the BPS Operator’s IT department will advise on the appropriate fibre routing, which will be subject to an easement agreement. The transfer to external communications may only take place at the transfer points designated by the BPS Operator’s IT department. These points will be made available to the Member business in accordance with the terms and conditions of such service agreement.

All telephone land lines operated within BPS must be installed in such a manner as to ensure that the BPS emergency number (2222) will connect directly to BPS Plant Protection.

Radio systems may only be operated by a Member business with the agreement of the BPS Manager. The BPS Plant Protection Emergency frequency must be kept clear at all time so it is available for any emergency. The relevant manager of the Member business’ plant is responsible for the licensing of frequency and safe use of radio systems.

 

10.0 Procedures related to the Rules and Organization

BPS Plant Protection will document any violations of these Rules and take appropriate action, including notification of the relevant governmental or legal authorities, as warranted. BPS Plant Protection will inform the Member business’ management of violations relating to the Member business or its employees, agents, contractors or visitors. The Member business is expected to handle such violations and to apply appropriate disciplinary measures. The Member business shall notify the BPS Manager of any such actions taken. Violations committed by external visitors or outside businesses shall be similarly assigned to the relevant Member business.

 

11.0 List of Schedules

Each Member business shall comply, and ensure that all of its employees, agents, contractors and visitors comply, with all the rules included in the following list of schedules:

 

   

Traffic Rules

 

   

Emergency Incident Command

 

   

Safe Haven & Shelter-in-Place

 

   

Utilities Steam & Electrical Load Shedding

 

   

Excavation

 

   

Permitting

 

   

Marine Security

 

11.1 Traffic Rules Schedule:

 

  1. Traffic rules and posted signs shall be obeyed at all times. The maximum speed limit inside BPS is 30 kph unless otherwise posted.

 

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  2. Seat belts must be worn where provided when travelling in motor vehicles. Riding in or on truck beds is prohibited.

 

  3. Permits must be obtained before taking vehicles or other vehicles with internal combustion engines into LANXESS process areas.

 

  4. Idling vehicles shall not be left unattended. Within BPS gates, keys shall be left in the ignitions of vehicles that are not parked in designated parking zones.

 

  5. All motor vehicle incidents must be reported to BPS Plant Protection at the Main Gate by calling : 519-337-8251 ex 4272

 

  6. Bicycles in BPS shall follow the same rules and regulations as motorized vehicles. Bicycle use is prohibited on snow or ice-covered roads, and in unlighted areas at night.

 

  7. The use of hand-held electronic devices while driving a motor vehicle or bicycle is prohibited.

 

  8. Vehicle Authorization issued by BPS Plant Protection is required for vehicle access to BPS and each Member business.

 

  9. Member business parking is limited and BPS Plant Protection will issue BPS vehicle passes that have been authorized by each Member business’ management for the parking spaces that have been allotted in the applicable service agreement, if any, between the BPS Operator and the Member business.

 

11.2 Emergency Response Schedule:

Emergency response within BPS falls under the direction of BPS Emergency Services and shall be provided pursuant to the terms and conditions of a service agreement between each Member business and the BPS Operator. In the course of emergency response, BPS Emergency Services has the right of access to all plants and facilities of each Member business, to the extent that this is necessary for them to perform their contractual duties.

 

11.2.1 Reporting Procedure

In the event of an incident (fire alarm, smoke and or fire, spill or leak, medical emergency or confined space rescue) report the incident by:

 

  a. Calling 2222 . If you are in an area with no telephone and have a LANXESS two-way radio, turn the radio to the site’s EMERGENCY CHANNEL to make the call.

 

  b. Provide your name and location, including the closest intersecting street names if possible and company.

 

  c. Inform the BPS Main Gate of the specific location (e.g. room, area, floor, etc.) and nature of the incident ie: Fire, Environmental Incident, or Medical Emergency.

 

  d. Await the arrival of Emergency Services personnel and provide information to the first emergency responder on-scene.

 

  e. BPS Plant Protection will notify Chemical Valley Emergency Coordination Organization (CVECO) requesting City Fire Services support or ambulance as necessary.

 

  f. Whenever there is an emergency incident, all confined space activities must be stopped unless the Member business has contracted a private company to provide confined space rescue.

 

11.2.2 BPS Operator or Member business Incident Command Duties

 

  Note: Each Member business will supply an incident Commander to manage its emergencies. This requires that someone on shift be designated as the Incident Commander and be available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

In the event of an incident, the Member business Incident Commander:

 

  1. shall wear a retro-reflective traffic vest with wording “Command” inscribed on vest.

 

  2. establishes upwind command post.

 

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  3. assumes on-scene command. Meets with Member business emergency responders and the BPS Operator’s Fire Captain to:

 

   

determine nature and extent of emergency;

 

   

determine materials and hazards involved;

 

   

determine casualty status;

 

   

determine actions to be taken;

 

   

assign responsibilities, including shelter-in-place if required;

 

   

assess the potential for fire or explosion (if one hasn’t occurred);

 

   

determine if the leak source has been isolated;

 

   

advise the BPS Main Gate if there is a need to shelter in place or evacuate the site.

 

  4. when outside emergency resources are employed, forms a unified command at the scene (“Unified Command”) working closely with the outside agencies, including the City Fire Services to mitigate the emergency, i.e.,

 

   

direct on-scene emergency activities;

 

   

request additional resources when required;

 

   

arrange for ambulance transportation if required.

 

  5. in conjunction with Unified Command, develops an incident action plan based upon the situation.

 

  6. assigns a Staging Officer if required.

 

  7. appoints a company Accountability Officer at the scene.

 

  8. ensures that employees down wind of a leak are advised and proper respiratory protective equipment is utilized.

 

  9. requests BPS Plant Protection to block off local access roads.

 

  10. requests special assistance of the BPS Operator’s Environmental Emergency Response Person or Occupational Health Nurses, if necessary. Asks adjacent operating units to conduct gas testing. Indicates that PPE should be worn until initial testing is completed.

 

  11. advises the BPS Main Gate of potential danger of airborne chemical emission to the neighbouring facilities or the surrounding community.

 

  12. identifies hazards threatening off-scene areas. Note: The shut off valves for Member business’ utilities services and pipeline chemicals need to be readily available.

 

  13. ensures major sources of energy and fuel have been shut down to the affected area (electric, fuel, steam), if necessary.

 

  14. in conjunction with Unified Command, requests CVECO assistance if required.

 

  15. in consultation with Unified Command and the Lanxess Emergency Operations Center Coordinator (LEOCC), determines if the Lanxess Emergency Operations Center (LEOC) at the Lanxess Fire Hall should be activated. The Member business having the emergency will supply a senior management member to manage the incident at the LEOC.

 

  16. instructs the BPS Main Gate to notify CVECO for a Code 6 (full traffic control in designated area, if required).

 

  17. instructs the BPS Main Gate to notify the Coast Guard for spills or releases that could affect shipping on the river.

 

  18. instructs the BPS Main Gate to notify St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office (USA) or Port Huron Fire Chief about releases that could impact the U.S.

 

  19. instructs the BPS Main Gate to notify affected neighbouring industries and businesses.

 

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  20. determines if it is safe to evacuate or have people shelter in safe havens.

 

  21. notes the wind direction by observing the windsock and contact the BPS Main Gate if any change in wide direction is detected.

 

  22. arranges for vacuum trucks if necessary.

 

  23. secures incident scene for investigation.

 

  24. assesses firewater run-off impact.

 

  25. in the event of a Critical Injury or Fatality, establishes barriers to exclude unnecessary personnel and assigns a Member business employee to secure the scene.

 

11.3 Safe Haven & Shelter-in-Place:

 

1. It is the responsibility of the Member business to ensure a procedure is in place for sheltering-in-place and for general evacuation of its facility. The Member business is also responsible for ensuring that workers in the area are aware of these procedures.

 

2. Member businesses ought to be aware that the BPS site has a steam whistle alarm (five blasts) or a PA announcement that indicates an emergency situation exists within one of Lanxess Inc.’s units. The all clear signal is one long steam whistle blast. In the event that a site alarm is sounded, Member business should take all reasonable steps necessary for the safety of their employees. This may include sheltering-in-place in a Safe Haven or evacuating the area in an orderly fashion.

 

3. Note : The Lanxess Inc. steam whistle and siren are tested weekly on Monday at 12:30 PM. Only one long blast is used for these tests.

 

4. The Member business emergency coordinator will confirm all of its employees are accounted for. All employees will remain in the Member business’ Safe Havens until further instruction is given by management or the BPS LANXESS Command.

 

5. Each Member business will have at least one Safe Haven location at its facilities. A Safe Haven is a location that gases and vapours will not infiltrate quickly, providing time for an incident to be addressed or an evacuation to be organized. Safe Havens are usually interior locations in larger buildings. The building’s HVAC system must have the capability of being turned off quickly and windows and doors must remain closed. Safe Havens also require a communication device such as a telephone and/or plant radio. Signs are posted to indicate Safe Haven locations on site. They are green and have Safe Haven written on them.

 

11.4 Utilities Emergency Steam & Electrical Load Shedding Schedule

 

  11.4.1 TransAlta Steam Emergency Procedure

These are the four (4) states of operation pertaining to the supply of steam, each of which are described below.

The four states of operations are as follows:

 

  i) N-1 and Stable

Under this state of operation, the TransAlta steam distribution system is stable. No communication to customers is required. However, each Member business is required to notify the BPS Operator’s Shift Engineer (“BPS Shift Engineer”) of any significant load changes in their consumption of steam.

 

  ii) N-1 Lost or Steam Supply is Unstable

When TransAlta has lost N-1 reliability or operations are unstable or at risk, the Member businesses will be notified at the time of occurrence and at the beginning of every shift until the situation is over. No action is required by the Member business; however, each Member business must always notify the BPS Shift Engineer of any significant load changes in its consumption of steam.

 

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  iii) STEP ONE STEAM EMERGENCY

This step occurs after TransAlta’s condensing steam turbine (TG861A/B) load has already been minimized or is shutdown and TransAlta’s 1400# header pressure is at 1000 psi and falling. The Member business will be notified and advised that “TransAlta is having a Step 1 Emergency, please take appropriate action.” The BPS Shift Engineer will notify the Member business when a Step 1 is cancelled. At a minimum, the BPS Shift Engineer will provide an update the Member businesses at the beginning of every shift until the emergency is over.

 

  iv) STEP TWO STEAM EMERGENCY

In this situation, TransAlta has had significant failure and cannot maintain its 475# header. Each Member business will be notified and advised of the following:

“TransAlta is having a Step 2 Emergency, we will notify you as soon as it is over.” Each Member business shall begin shutdown of its steam-consuming units, or prepare for loss of steam supply, upon being provided such notice.

Definitions

“N-1 Reliability” means, with respect to TransAlta’s steam generation facilities, operating such facilities such that total firm customer steam load being supplied by such facilities at that time could be supplied by the remaining on-line steam capacity if the largest single steam generator was lost.

Emergency Communications

In the event of an emergency related to steam, Member businesses are asked to contact the BPS Operator by dialing 519-337-8251, extension 4272 (BPS Main Gate). Indicate the nature of your emergency to the BPS Plant Protection and they will put you in contact with the BPS Shift Engineer.

To facilitate emergency communications, Member businesses are invited to install in their own facilities, and preferably in their control rooms, a wireless emergency public announcement connected to the BPS Operator’s public announcement system. Member businesses wishing to do so are invited to contact the BPS Operator.

In the event of a Step One or Two Steam emergency, the BPS Shift Engineer, after notification from TransAlta Energy Corporation (“TransAlta”), will determine when the emergency step is over. Such communications with each Member business receiving steam under a separately negotiated service agreement shall be recorded and shall include the name of the Member business contact, what was said and the time the call was made. Each Member business is required to maintain communication with the BPS Shift Engineer throughout the situation and, in particular, is required to inform the BPS Shift Engineer when its steam consumption rates are interrupted or reduced for any reason and for any amount of time.

Steam Procedures Prior to Take

Prior to a Member business drawing steam for the first time, the Member business shall have established a contingency plan addressing situations where its steam consumption quantities are reduced for any reason and shall have entered into an understanding with the BPS Operator with respect to the amount the Member business may safely reduce its steam consumption and the timing to effect such reduction in the event of a Step One and Step Two Emergency.

General Communications

All communications pertaining to the supply (including interruption) of steam are to be made between the BPS Shift Engineer and the Member business.

 

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  11.4.2 Electrical Emergency Shedding

Background

The BPS Operator may supply electricity to a Member business pursuant to the terms and conditions of a separately negotiated service agreement. In the event that the consumption of electricity needs to be reduced due to shortage of supply, an emergency, or for any other reason, the BPS Shift Engineer will contact the Member business and communicate to what degree, if any, the Member business’ electricity consumption must be reduced and by when, all in accordance with the BPS’ Site Electrical Emergency Procedure.

Prior to a Member business drawing electricity for the first time from the BPS Operator, the Member business shall have established a contingency plan addressing situations where electricity supply is reduced or eliminated and, secondly, shall have entered into an understanding with the BPS Operator with respect to the amount of electricity consumption the Member business may safely reduce and the timing to effect such reduction.

 

11.5 Excavation on BPS Property Schedule

 

  1. Whenever a Member business is planning an excavation on the BPS site, it must first obtain the BPS Manager’s written permission to do so, and must comply with the BPS HES SOP 0030 Excavation Standard (“BPS Excavation Standard”). The BPS Manager will not grant such permission unless he or she is satisfied that the safety measures taken are appropriate in each case.

 

  2. The Member business shall contact the BPS Manager prior to starting any excavations that might affect the BPS site. The BPS Excavation Standard is available from the BPS Manager and is designed to generally highlight the requirements of the regulations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act as they apply to excavation activities on the BPS site. Responsibility for the health and safety of any Member business’ worker remains, at all times, with the employing Member business.

 

  3. The Member business shall ensure that all its employees and contractors comply with the BPS Excavation Standard.

 

  4. Prior to initiating any excavation (e.g. digging) on the BPS site, the Member business will be required to obtain a Locate Report and Site Excavation Release form from the BPS Operator. These forms are described in the BPS Excavation Standard.

 

  5. The Member business shall also be required to obtain utility locates. The BPS Operator’s Plant Engineering department (“BPS Plant Engineering”) is responsible to confirm through a drawing search that all drawings used for excavation work are the most current, and will work with the Member business’ staff to this end.

 

  6. The Member business shall ensure that all necessary procedures are properly carried out for the safety of personnel working in and around the excavation(s), and so that services and utilities (piping, telephone, fiber optic, electrical cables, etc.) are not damaged.

 

  7. The Member business shall ensure that the correct safe work permits are used for any work on the BPS site. The Member business shall contact the BPS Manager to obtain the proper permits by calling 519-337-8251, ext. 4569.

 

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11.6 Marine Security Schedule

The BPS site houses a marine dock facility on the shores of the St. Clair River for marine shipping purposes. As a result, access to the BPS site (including specifically the Dock) is regulated under the Marine Transportation and Security Act , its regulations and the BPS Operator’s marine security plan with Transport Canada, all of which must be complied with at all times.

Amongst other measures in place from time to time, the following security measures are in effect:

Access to Dock :

 

  (a) If a Member business has secured an agreement with the BPS Operator for access to and use of the Dock, not less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to a ship’s estimated time of arrival at the BPS Operator’s Dock, the Member business for whom the ship is berthing shall complete and submit to the BPS Operator with the following information: the name of the ship, the date and time of its estimated arrival and departure, the name of the captain, his or her nationality and place of residence, and the name, nationality and place of residence of all its crew members, and any other information reasonably requested from the BPS Operator.

 

  (b) Unless other arrangements have been entered into in writing between a Member business and the BPS Operator, no employee, contractor, agent or visitor of any Member business may access or use the Dock without first securing written permission of the BPS Operator. Any individual seeking access to the Dock who is not in possession of a restricted area pass issued by the BPS Operator permitting access to the Dock and who wishes to access the Dock under the terms and conditions of a separately negotiated access agreement, must first, prior to attending at the Dock, sign-in with BPS Plant Protection, secure permission to access the Dock, and if permission is granted, after using the Dock, report back to BPS Plant Protection at the Main Gate and sign-out with BPS Plant Protection.

Access to BPS Site:

 

  (c) As part of its security measures, each Member business’ visitor, contractor and visitor shall first report to BPS Plant Protection and identify themselves with a government-issued identification or driver’s license, failing which, access to the BPS site will be denied.

 

  (d) At all times, any individual permitted access to the BPS site shall have on his or her person, in conspicuous location, his BPS-issued access card.

 

  (e) All persons, their personal effects and their vehicles are subject to random searches by BPS Plant Protection while on the BPS site.

 

  (f) The BPS Operator reserves the right to revoke any access privilege granted to any person hereunder.

Employee Training:

The BPS site is a regulated secure site under the Marine Transportation and Security Act , its regulations and the BPS Operator’s marine security plan and, as such, each Member business shall provide training, annually, to its employees on such marine security awareness training materials provided to the Member business from time to time by the BPS Operator.

 

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APPENDIX 1

 

LOGO

 

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SCHEDULE “E”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

FORM OF STEAM SUPPLY AGREEMENT

STEAM SUPPLY AGREEMENT

Between

LANXESS Inc.

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Table of Contents

 

1.    INTERPRETATION      - 67 -   

1.1

      Definitions      - 67 -   

1.2

      Headings      - 71 -   

1.3

      Number and Gender      - 71 -   

1.4

      Accounting Principles      - 71 -   

1.5

      Currency      - 71 -   

1.6

      Severability      - 71 -   

1.7

      Agreement as Amended      - 72 -   

1.8

      Statutory References      - 72 -   

1.9

      Schedules      - 72 -   

2.

   SERVICE PROVIDED      - 72 -   

3.

   TERM AND TERMINATION      - 72 -   

3.1

      Term      - 72 -   

3.2

      Termination      - 72 -   

4.

   DELIVERY      - 73 -   

4.1

      Delivery Point      - 73 -   

4.2

      Delivery Conditions      - 73 -   

4.3

      Risk of Loss      - 73 -   

4.4

      Passing of Title      - 73 -   

5.

   MEASUREMENT      - 73 -   

6.

   MAINTENANCE      - 74 -   

7.

   LIMITATION ON SUPPLY OF STEAM BY LANXESS      - 74 -   

8.

   PAYMENT      - 75 -   

8.1

      Fee Structure      - 75 -   

8.2

      Timing and Means of Payment      - 77 -   

8.3

      Interest on Overdue Amounts      - 77 -   

8.4

      Invoice Errors and Adjustments      - 77 -   

8.5

      Invoice Disputes      - 77 -   

8.6

      Reimbursement for Taxes      - 77 -   

8.7

      Payment Guarantee      - 78 -   

 

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9.

   STEAM FORECAST AND INCREASED NEED FOR STEAM      - 78 -   

10.

   CHANGES IN BIOAMBER SARNIA OPERATIONS      - 78 -   

11.

   EASEMENT      - 79 -   

12.

   AUDIT      - 79 -   

13.

   REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES      - 79 -   

13.1

      Representation and Warranties      - 79 -   

14.

   DEFAULT      - 80 -   

14.1

      Default      - 80 -   

14.2

      Suspension of Obligations for Default      - 81 -   

14.3

      Effect of Suspension      - 81 -   

14.4

      Termination for Default      - 81 -   

14.5

      Option to Re-Acquire Property      - 81 -   

14.6

      Other Remedies for Default      - 83 -   

15.

   INDEMNITY      - 83 -   

15.1

      Obligation to Indemnify      - 83 -   

15.2

      Amount of Indemnification      - 84 -   

15.3

      Notice of Claim      - 84 -   

15.4

      Contest by Indemnifying Party      - 85 -   

15.5

      Settlement of Third Party Claims      - 85 -   

15.6

      Coordination of Indemnification Rights      - 85 -   

15.7

      Indemnitor May Cure      - 86 -   

16.

   LIABILITY      - 86 -   

16.1

      General      - 86 -   

16.2

      No Representation or Warranty      - 86 -   

16.3

      Limitation of Liability for Consequential Damages      - 86 -   

16.4

      Right to Claim Damages      - 86 -   

16.5

      No Tortious Liability      - 87 -   

16.6

      Rights and Remedies Cumulative      - 87 -   

17.

   SPECIAL PROVISIONS      - 87 -   

17.1

      Restriction on Disposition      - 87 -   

17.2

      Early Termination of Agreement For Failure to Build      - 87 -   

 

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18.

   CONFIDENTIALITY      - 88 -   

18.1

      Confidentiality      - 88 -   

18.2

      Internal Confidential Treatment      - 89 -   

18.3

      Internal Disclosure      - 89 -   

18.4

      Exceptions      - 89 -   

18.5

      Preservation of Existing Rights      - 89 -   

18.6

      Responsibility for Others      - 90 -   

19.

   DISPUTE RESOLUTION      - 90 -   

19.1

      Submission to Senior Management      - 90 -   

19.2

      Litigation      - 90 -   

19.3

      Submission to Arbitration      - 90 -   

19.4

      Performance and Payments      - 90 -   

19.5

      Equitable Relief      - 90 -   

20.

   FORCE MAJEURE      - 91 -   

20.1

      Relief from Obligations      - 91 -   

20.2

      Force Majeure      - 91 -   

20.3

      Exclusions from Relief      - 91 -   

21.

   GENERAL      - 92 -   

21.1

      Further Assurances      - 92 -   

21.2

      Time of the Essence      - 92 -   

21.3

      Benefit of the Agreement      - 92 -   

21.4

      Entire Agreement      - 92 -   

21.5

      Amendments or Waiver      - 92 -   

21.6

      Assignment      - 92 -   

21.7

      Notices      - 93 -   

21.8

      Governing Law      - 93 -   

21.9

      Counterparts      - 94 -   

21.10

         Delivery by Fax      - 94 -   

21.11

         Replacement Indices      - 94 -   

21.12

         No Partnership      - 94 -   

SCHEDULE A: DELIVERY POINT

     - 96 -   

SCHEDULE B: DISPUTE RESOLUTION RULES

     - 97 -   

 

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STEAM SUPPLY AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT made as of the 25 th day of May, 2012.

 

B E T W E E N :    LANXESS Inc.,
   a corporation incorporated under the
   laws of Canada
   (hereinafter referred to as “LANXESS”)
  

OF THE FIRST PART,

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   BioAmber Sarnia Inc.,
   a corporation incorporated under the
   laws of Canada
   (hereinafter referred to as “BioAmber Sarnia”)
  

OF THE SECOND PART.

Recitals

WHEREAS:

 

A. LANXESS purchases steam from TransAlta (as defined below) for LANXESS’ own consumption and for resale;

 

B. BioAmber Sarnia wishes to be supplied with steam for a bio-based succinic acid plant which it shall construct and operate on land that it purchased from LANXESS in Sarnia, Ontario (the “BioAmber Sarnia Facility”); and

 

C. BioAmber Sarnia and LANXESS agree that LANXESS will purchase certain steam from TransAlta, and resell such steam to BioAmber Sarnia on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement;

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements set forth in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:

 

1. INTERPRETATION

 

  1.1 Definitions

“Affiliate” of a Person means any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by or under direct or indirect common control with, such Person. A

 

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Person shall be deemed to control another Person if such Person possesses, directly or indirectly, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such other Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise;

“Agreement” means this agreement and all schedules thereto;

“Annual Dawn” means for any Year the average of the Monthly Dawn published for the Months in that Year;

“Annual Minimum Steam Take” means for each Year the sum of the Monthly Minimum Steam Takes for each Month in that Year;

“Annual Steam Take” means for any Year the quantity of Steam delivered to BioAmber Sarnia under this Agreement during that Year;

“Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday, or a statutory holiday in Ontario;

“Canadian Prime Rate” means the rate of interest expressed as a rate per annum which The Toronto-Dominion Bank establishes from time to time at its head offices in Toronto, Ontario as its posted prime rate;

“Claim” has the meaning given such term in Section 15.1;

“COD” means the date that is 180 days after the Commissioning Date;

“Commencement Date” means the date stipulated in section 4.1 of the Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Parties dated May 25, 2012 on which the land sale transaction will close;

“Commissioning Date” means the earlier of the following dates: (a) the date of the first shipment by BioAmber Sarnia of a single order of 20 metric tonnes or more of product produced at the Plant; and (b) January 1, 2014 ;

“Completion Date” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 14.5(b);

“Contract Steam Quantity” has the meaning given such term in Section 2 of this Agreement;

“Costs” means all expenses, fees, goods and service taxes and other charges incurred by LANXESS in carrying any works set out in the Relocation /Demolition Scope of Works, including expenses, fees and other charges and irrevocable financial commitments for engineering, environmental, construction and demolition services related thereto;

“CSQ” has the same meaning as the term “Contract Steam Quantity”;

“Daily Steam Take” means for any day the quantity of Steam delivered to BioAmber Sarnia under this Agreement during that day;

 

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“Days in Month” means for any Month the number of days in that Month;

“Days in the Year” means 365 days in a non-leap Year and 366 days in a leap Year;

“Delivery Point” has the meaning given to it in Section 4.1;

“Relocation/Demolition Scope of Works” has the meaning given to it in the Purchase and Sale Agreement;

“ESA” means the Energy Supply Agreement dated September 8, 2000 (and all amendments thereto) under which TransAlta supplies Steam to LANXESS;

“Gas” means gas as defined in the Ontario Energy Board Act, S.O. 1998, c.15, Sch. B;

“Governmental Authority” means any federal, provincial, county, local or municipal government; any governmental body, agency, authority, board, bureau, department or commission; any instrumentality or office of any of the foregoing (including any court or tribunal) exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory or administrative functions of or pertaining to government; or any entity directly or indirectly controlled by any of the foregoing;

“(HHV)” or “Higher Heating Value” means the total Joules, expressed in Megajoules per cubic metre (MJ/m³) produced by the complete combustion at constant pressure of one (1) cubic metre of Gas with air, with the Gas free of water vapour and the temperature of the Gas, air and products of combustion to be at standard temperature and all water formed by the combustion reaction to be condensed to the liquid state;

“Improvements” means the building(s) and equipment installed and attached to the Property for the purposes of operating the BioAmber Sarnia Facility but does not include goodwill, materials and inventory;

“Joule” or “J” means the work done when the point of application of a force of one newton is displaced a distance of one metre in the direction of the force. The term “Megajoule” or “MJ” means 1,000,000 Joules. The term “Gigajoule” or “GJ” means 1,000 MJ;

“LANXESS Cost of Natural Gas” means LANXESS’ actual cost and expenses, expressed in $/MMBtu, to purchase and deliver (including storage at the Dawn depot and distribution costs) natural gas to the burner tip at TransAlta in Sarnia, Ontario, where the gas is consumed to produce Steam supplied hereunder;

“Letter(s) of Credit shall mean one or more irrevocable, standby letters of credit issued by a Canadian bank, or a foreign bank with a Canadian branch, with such bank having a credit rating of at least A from Standard & Poor’s or A2 from Moody’s Corporation, in a form and amount, and for a term, acceptable to LANXESS;

“MMBtu” or “MMBTU” means one million British Thermal Units, which is equivalent to 1.055056 Gigajoules;

 

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“Month” means a calendar month;

“Monthly CSQ” means for any Month CSQ divided by Days in Year times Days in Month;

“Monthly Dawn” means, for any Month, the index spot natural gas price, expressed in $US/MMBtu, for such Month, as set forth in the Canadian Gas Price Reporter in the table entitled “Monthly Natural Gas Price Index Summary” under the column “Index” and the row “Dawn”, converted to Canadian dollars using the Bank of Canada noon day exchange rate on the first business day of the Month;

“Monthly Minimum Steam Take” means for each Month during:

 

  (i) the period up to COD, [***] % of Monthly CSQ;

 

  (ii) the first period of 365 days after COD, [***]% of Monthly CSQ;

 

  (iii) the second period of 365 days after COD, [***]% of Monthly CSQ; and

 

  (iv) during the remainder of the Term after the period described in (iii) above, [***]% of Monthly CSQ;

“Monthly Steam Take” means for any Month the quantity of Steam delivered to BioAmber Sarnia under this Agreement during that Month;

“Net Enthalpy” means the resultant of the product of mass or mass rate and Net Specific Enthalpy and will be expressed in units of either: Btu, MMBtu, MMBtu/yr, or MMBtu/hr. Each “M” is equal to 10³, thus MM is equal to 10 6 or millions of Btus;

“Net Specific Enthalpy” means the difference in the Specific Enthalpy of a pound of steam at the pressure and temperature measured at the Delivery Point and a pound of water at 50 degrees F and will be expressed in units of Btu/lb. Water at 50 degrees F will be deemed to have a Specific Enthalpy of 18 Btu/lb;

“Party” means either of BioAmber Sarnia or LANXESS, as the context requires, and “Parties” means BioAmber Sarnia and LANXESS;

“Person(s)” means an individual, an entity, an unincorporated organization or association, a trust, a trustee in bankruptcy, a receiver, a Governmental Authority, or the heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives of same;

“Plant” has the meaning given to it in the Purchase and Sale Agreement;

“Property” means the lands acquired from LANXESS by BioAmber Sarnia pursuant to the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement;

“Purchase and Sale Agreement” means the agreement to be entered into between the Parties concurrently with the execution of this Agreement with respect to BioAmber Sarnia’s acquisition of the lands on which it intends to construct and operate the BioAmber Sarnia Facility;

“Purchase Price” has the meaning ascribed to it in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

 

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“Purchaser’s Development Approvals” has the meaning given to it in the Purchase and Sale Agreement;

“Repurchase Price” has the meaning ascribed to it in Section 14.5(b);

“Steam” means steam supplied to BioAmber Sarnia pursuant to this Agreement, which steam will be of the same condition and quality as is supplied by TransAlta to the LANXESS operations on the west side of Vidal Street in respect of the 165 psig steam class;

“Steam Distribution System” means the distribution system used to supply Steam pursuant to this Agreement;

“Term” means the term of this Agreement as defined in Section 3.1;

“TransAlta” means TransAlta Energy Corporation, its successors and assigns; and

“Year” means a calendar year.

 

  1.2 Headings

The division of this Agreement into Articles and Sections and the insertions of headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. The terms “this Agreement”, “hereof”, “hereunder” and similar expressions refer to this Agreement and not to any particular Article, Section or other portion of this Agreement and include any agreement amending or supplemental to this Agreement. Unless something in the subject matter or context is inconsistent therewith, reference herein to Articles and Sections are to Articles and Sections of this Agreement.

 

  1.3 Number and Gender

In this Agreement, words importing the singular number only shall include the plural and vice versa, words importing the use of any gender shall include all genders and words importing a Person shall include an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or a government or an agency thereof.

 

  1.4 Accounting Principles

Whenever in this Agreement reference is made to a calculation to be made in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, such reference shall be deemed to be to such International Financial Reporting Standards as are from time to time approved by the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants, or any successor institute, applicable as at the date on which such calculation is made or required to be made.

 

  1.5 Currency

All references to currency herein are to lawful money of Canada unless otherwise specifically stated.

 

  1.6 Severability

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provision or provisions shall be adjusted rather than voided in order to achieve to the extent possible the intent of the Parties to this Agreement and to place such Parties in the economic position they would have been in had such provision or provisions been in effect, and the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions throughout shall not be affected or impaired thereby.

 

  1.7 Agreement as Amended

References herein to any agreement shall include such agreement as it may be amended from time to time.

 

  1.8 Statutory References

 

  (a) Unless otherwise specified herein, each reference to an enactment is deemed to be a reference to that enactment, and to regulations made under that enactment, as amended or re-enacted from time to time.

 

  (b) Unless otherwise specified herein, each reference to an entity is deemed to include that entity’s successor and permitted assigns.

 

  1.9 Schedules

The following Schedules which are attached to this Agreement form part of this Agreement as if incorporated herein:

 

SCHEDULE

  

TITLE

A

   Delivery Point

B

   Dispute Resolution Rules

C

   TransAlta 165# Steam Specifications

 

2. SERVICE PROVIDED

On and subject to the terms of this Agreement, LANXESS shall during the Term hereof supply to BioAmber Sarnia and BioAmber Sarnia shall receive from LANXESS all Steam required for the operation of the BioAmber Sarnia Facility up to a maximum of [***] MMBTU per Year. This maximum quantity equals 120% of the Contract Steam Quantity of [***] MMbtus.

 

3. TERM AND TERMINATION

 

  3.1 Term

This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect from the Commencement Date until December 31, 2022, subject to such renewals or extensions as may be mutually agreed.

 

  3.2 Termination

 

  (a) LANXESS may terminate this Agreement on notice to BioAmber Sarnia if LANXESS is no longer able to obtain the required Steam from TransAlta. LANXESS shall give such notice of termination as soon as it becomes aware that the supply of Steam from TransAlta is to cease. Termination of this Agreement shall not relieve either Party of any obligation or liability accrued or outstanding at the date of termination.

 

  (b) Notwithstanding the expiration or termination of this Agreement, any rights (including any claim for damages) or obligations which may have accrued prior to such expiration of termination shall survive such expiration or termination and the provisions of Articles 5, 8,12, 14.5, 14.6, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21.7 and 21.8 shall continue in full force and effect.

 

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4. DELIVERY

 

  4.1 Delivery Point

The Steam supplied by LANXESS to BioAmber Sarnia under this Agreement shall be delivered by LANXESS and received by BioAmber Sarnia at the valve installed by LANXESS at the approximate location marked with the words “12” 165# Steam in Pipe Rack” on Schedule A attached to this Agreement (the “Delivery Point”).

 

  4.2 Delivery Conditions

Subject to the condition of the Steam as supplied by TransAlta from time to time, LANXESS shall supply Steam to BioAmber Sarnia under the following conditions:

 

  (a) the pressure of the Steam at the Delivery Point will be the same line pressure as delivered to LANXESS by TransAlta (which is nominally 165 psig) less, subject to LANXESS’ maintenance obligations set out in Section 6 hereof, line losses;

 

  a) the quality and composition of the Steam will be as delivered to LANXESS by TransAlta, less line losses; and

 

  b) all Steam delivered to BioAmber Sarnia is for consumption at the BioAmber Sarnia Facility and shall not be resold or redistributed by BioAmber Sarnia.

Attached as Schedule “C” to this Agreement, for information purposes only is a confidential copy of the 165# steam specification from LANXESS’ ESA with TransAlta.

 

  4.3 Risk of Loss

Risk of loss of all Steam being delivered hereunder shall pass from LANXESS to BioAmber Sarnia at the Delivery Point.

 

  4.4 Passing of Title

Title to and property in the Steam delivered to BioAmber Sarnia hereunder shall pass from LANXESS to BioAmber Sarnia at the Delivery Point.

 

5. MEASUREMENT

The following shall apply to the measurement of the quantities of Steam to be supplied by LANXESS to BioAmber Sarnia under this Agreement:

 

  (a) The consumption of Steam by BioAmber Sarnia shall be measured at, or near (on BioAmber Sarnia’s side of the Delivery Point), the Delivery Point as shown on Schedule A attached to this Agreement. LANXESS shall be responsible for all necessary metering of Steam for billing purposes;

 

  (b) Measurement for billing purposes shall be determined in accordance with normal industry standards by appropriate accounting grade metering equipment acceptable to LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia and located at, or near (on BioAmber Sarnia’s side of the Delivery Point), the Delivery Point. LANXESS shall install, maintain, own and have custody of all such metering equipment. The full cost (direct and indirect) of installing all such metering equipment relating to the supply of Steam to BioAmber Sarnia shall be borne by LANXESS;

 

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  (c) Measurements for billing purposes shall be taken by LANXESS, provided that duly authorized representatives of BioAmber Sarnia may, at any time on reasonable notice to LANXESS, examine and check the meter readings and calculation and calibration procedures used by LANXESS in the preparation of invoices and data to the extent reasonably necessary to verify the same; and

 

  (d) LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia shall each forthwith notify the other if either becomes aware of any defect in the metering equipment used for billing purposes or of any error or discrepancy in the measurements being taken. The Parties shall adjust any payments made on the basis of any incorrect measurements to the extent reasonably possible, provided, however, that neither Party shall be required to make any adjustments for any payments made prior to the lesser of the following periods: (a) twenty-four (24) months; and (b) half (50%) of the period commencing at the time of repair or replacement of the inaccurate metering equipment and extending back to the date that the accuracy of such metering equipment was last verified.

 

6. MAINTENANCE

LANXESS shall own and be responsible for the maintenance of the pipelines carrying Steam to the Delivery Point. BioAmber Sarnia shall own and be responsible for maintenance of the pipelines carrying Steam from the Delivery Point to wherever such Steam is used by BioAmber Sarnia.

Each Party shall make reasonable efforts to coordinate and cooperate with the other Party in the execution of its maintenance work on said pipelines.

 

7. LIMITATION ON SUPPLY OF STEAM BY LANXESS

 

  (a) The Parties acknowledge that the supply of Steam hereunder is dependent on and subject to the operation of the TransAlta cogeneration facilities. The Parties acknowledge and agree that flow rates, specifications, emergency supply procedures and the like are subject to and administered under the ESA. LANXESS shall not be required to supply any Steam hereunder in any circumstances where LANXESS believes such supply or acceptance may cause injury or damage to any Persons, property or the natural environment or any violation of the ESA;

 

  (b) BioAmber Sarnia acknowledges that the provision of Steam hereunder is part of a larger overall Steam Distribution System which supplies steam to the various parts of LANXESS’ Sarnia facilities and third parties’ facilities, and BioAmber Sarnia agrees that whenever LANXESS reasonably determines that the provision of Steam to BioAmber Sarnia hereunder:

 

  (i) will result in a breach or contravention of any applicable law or regulation, whether now or hereafter in force;

 

  (ii) must be eliminated, delayed or reduced for reason of maintenance or repair of such Steam Distribution System;

 

  (iii) must be eliminated, delayed or reduced due to Force Majeure as provided for in Section 20 of this Agreement; or

 

  (iv) must be eliminated, delayed or reduced due to a limitation or reduction in, or termination of, supply of steam to LANXESS by TransAlta;

then LANXESS may eliminate, delay or reduce the provision of Steam to BioAmber Sarnia to the same extent and for the same period of time as it would have eliminated, delayed or reduced the supply of Steam to its own facilities under similar circumstances. A mutually agreeable communications system will be maintained at the Plant to facilitate emergency communications between LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia.

 

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  (c) LANXESS will, to the extent reasonably possible, provide BioAmber Sarnia with prior notice of, and coordinate with BioAmber Sarnia, any elimination, delay or reduction, whether temporary or permanent, in the supply of Steam pursuant to paragraph (b) above.

 

  (d) LANXESS will use reasonable efforts to both comply with applicable laws and regulations and maintain the supply of Steam hereunder provided that any increased costs incurred by LANXESS as a result of changes in applicable laws or regulations shall be borne by BioAmber Sarnia on a pro rata basis with BioAmber Sarnia’s pro rata share being equal to the proportion that BioAmber Sarnia’s use of the Steam Distribution System bears to the total use of such system by LANXESS, BioAmber Sarnia and third parties, unless:

 

  (i) such costs are incurred solely as a result of the operations of BioAmber Sarnia, in which case all such costs shall be borne by BioAmber Sarnia and paid to LANXESS forthwith upon the request of LANXESS or, at LANXESS’ option, paid to LANXESS by other means including increased fees for Steam consumed or surcharges until such costs are fully paid; or

 

  (ii) such costs are incurred solely as a result of the operations of a party or parties other than BioAmber Sarnia, in which case BioAmber shall not be responsible for any such costs.

 

  (e) BioAmber Sarnia acknowledges that LANXESS’ obligation to supply Steam hereunder shall be subject to TransAlta fulfilling its steam supply obligations to LANXESS, as such obligations may exist from time to time, and that LANXESS shall have no liability whatsoever for any deficiency with respect to the supply of Steam hereunder that is caused by TransAlta’s failure to fulfill any of its said obligations.

 

8. PAYMENT

 

  8.1 Fee Structure

For the supply of Steam hereunder, BioAmber Sarnia shall pay LANXESS the following fees:

 

  (a) Payment for Delivered Steam

For Steam delivered to BioAmber Sarnia under this Agreement, BioAmber Sarnia shall pay LANXESS, on a monthly basis, for its Monthly Steam Take in the Month, a fee, payable in Canadian dollars, calculated as follows:

MT x FCT x LCN = fee payable

in which,

MT ” is BioAmber Sarnia’s Monthly Steam Take, measured in MMBtu

FCT ” is [***]

LCN ” is the LANXESS Cost of Natural Gas for such Month

(hereinafter, the “Monthly Fee”)

 

 

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  (b) Take or Pay Fee

In addition to the Monthly Fee or, where applicable, Gas Deposit (defined below) owing to LANXESS, for any Month that BioAmber Sarnia takes less than the applicable Monthly Minimum Steam Take, BioAmber Sarnia shall make a cash payment to LANXESS (“Monthly Take or Pay Fee”). This Monthly Take or Pay Fee shall be calculated as follows: (Monthly Minimum Steam Take - Monthly Steam Take)* [***]*Monthly Dawn.

After the end of each Year, this fee will be recomputed. If BioAmber Sarnia’s Annual Steam Take for the Year exceeds the Annual Minimum Steam Take, then all the Monthly Take or Pay Fee payments made by BioAmber Sarnia for the Months during that Year shall be refunded to BioAmber Sarnia. If BioAmber Sarnia’s Annual Steam Take for the Year is less than the Annual Minimum Steam Take, then an amount owing will be computed as follows: (Annual Minimum Steam Take - Annual Steam Take)* [***]*Annual Dawn. If this amount exceeds the sum of the Monthly Take or Pay Fee payments made by BioAmber Sarnia for Months during that Year, then BioAmber Sarnia shall pay such difference to LANXESS. If this amount is less than the sum of the Monthly Take or Pay Fee payments made by BioAmber Sarnia for Months during that Year, then LANXESS shall pay the difference to BioAmber Sarnia.

 

  (c) Alternative Calculation to Monthly Fee

At BioAmber’s option, upon first providing LANXESS at least six (6) months of written advance notice, BioAmber Sarnia may opt to pay LANXESS in natural gas in lieu of the financial Monthly Fee for its Monthly Steam Take; and if BioAmber Sarnia elects to do so:

 

  (i) As BioAmber Sarnia takes Steam hereunder, it shall, at no cost to LANXESS, deliver natural gas of the quality specified by the natural gas transporter on a pass through basis to the burner tip at TransAlta for LANXESS’ account at a natural gas to Steam multiplier of [***] MMBtu natural gas (HHV)/MMBtu Steam multiplied by BioAmber Sarnia’s actual Steam take (Net Enthalpy) (hereinafter, “Gas Deposit”);

 

  (ii) BioAmber Sarnia shall provide LANXESS with written confirmation of such Gas Deposits to LANXESS’ reasonable satisfaction; and

 

  (iii) At the end of each Month, all Gas Deposits made by BioAmber Sarnia in the Month shall be totaled (hereinafter, “Total Monthly Gas Deposits”). If BioAmber Sarnia’s Total Monthly Gas Deposits for the Month is less than the product of BioAmber Sarnia’s Monthly Steam Take x [***], then BioAmber Sarnia shall pay LANXESS an amount calculated as follows:

Amount payable =

DF x FCT x LCN

in which,

DF ” is the difference, measured in MMBTu, between: (i) BioAmber Sarnia’s Monthly Steam Take x [***]; and (ii) BioAmber Sarnia’s Total Monthly Gas Deposits

FCT ” is [***]

LCN ” is the LANXESS Cost of Natural Gas for such Month

 

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LANXESS shall invoice BioAmber Sarnia and BioAmber Sarnia shall pay such amount in accordance with Section 8.2 hereof.

 

  8.2 Timing and Means of Payment

LANXESS will invoice BioAmber Sarnia for the Monthly Fee and, if applicable, the Monthly Take or Pay Fee in respect of any Month by the end of the following Month, and such amounts will be payable at a place designated by LANXESS in Canadian dollars within twenty (20) days of receipt of the invoice by BioAmber Sarnia. Payments due and owing by BioAmber Sarnia hereunder to LANXESS shall be paid to such wire transfer or electronic funds transfer bank account designated by LANXESS.

 

  8.3 Interest on Overdue Amounts

If any invoice provided under this Agreement is not paid when due then interest on the unpaid portion shall accrue from the due date at the rate of two percent (2%) per annum above the Canadian Prime Rate in effect from time to time.

 

  8.4 Invoice Errors and Adjustments

If an error is found in any invoice or any adjustment to an invoice is required, the necessary correction or adjustment shall be made in the next invoice.

 

  8.5 Invoice Disputes

Any dispute with respect to an invoice shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of Section 19. Notwithstanding such dispute resolution procedures, an amount equal to the greater of:

 

  a) the Monthly Fee plus the Monthly Take or Pay Fee (if any); or

 

  b) the undisputed amount,

shall nevertheless be paid within the time limited by this Section 8. Any payment that results from the resolution of any such dispute shall be provided for in the next invoice following the date of such resolution, together with interest, calculated on a simple interest basis at the Canadian Prime Rate, on the amount of such payment. Notwithstanding anything else set forth in this Agreement, save and except for any claims to which Section 5(d) above applies (which shall be governed by the terms thereof), all disputes with respect to an invoice must be resolved pursuant to Section 19.1 no later than the end of the second Year following the end of the Year in which such invoice is delivered.

 

  8.6 Reimbursement for Taxes

All taxes, of any nature whatsoever, including fees, excise taxes, goods and services taxes or other governmental charges and any additions or charges thereon, hereafter imposed by Canada or any political subdivision thereof or therein (hereinafter singularly referred to as a “tax” and collectively referred to as “taxes”) relating to or based on the sale or delivery of Steam or the provision of services hereunder or relating to any documents (including this Agreement) evidencing or giving effect to the purchase or delivery of Steam hereunder or the provision of services hereunder, but not including any taxes of any nature whatsoever relating to the business or occupation, franchise, income, capital gains or excess profits of LANXESS or taxes measured by the net income of LANXESS, shall be for the account of BioAmber Sarnia and to the extent that any such tax or taxes are paid by LANXESS, BioAmber Sarnia shall promptly reimburse LANXESS therefor upon receipt of LANXESS’ request accompanied by satisfactory documentation. The amount charged to BioAmber Sarnia for Steam purchased or services provided hereunder shall not include taxes for which

 

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BioAmber Sarnia provides LANXESS with valid evidence of exemption from such taxes. If any tax paid by LANXESS and reimbursed by BioAmber Sarnia is subject to refund, LANXESS shall use reasonable efforts to obtain such refund. LANXESS shall promptly reimburse BioAmber Sarnia for the amount of any refund of taxes in respect of which BioAmber Sarnia has reimbursed LANXESS. Where a refund can only be obtained by BioAmber Sarnia, LANXESS shall provide reasonable assistance to BioAmber Sarnia in obtaining such refund. Credits to which LANXESS is entitled against amounts required to be paid by LANXESS in respect of harmonized sales taxes relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement shall not be considered refunds for the purposes of this Section 8.6.

 

  8.7 Payment Guarantee

 

  (a) BioAmber Sarnia shall:

 

  (i) Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the Commencement Date, provide LANXESS with a Letter of Credit in the amount of no less than $750,000; and

 

  (ii) thereafter, on each anniversary of the Commissioning Date, provide LANXESS a replacement Letter of Credit in an amount no less than the greater of: (a) the value of the Letter of Credit currently in effect; and (b) a sum equal to three (3) times the average of BioAmber Sarnia’s two (2) highest Monthly Fees incurred in the previous twelve (12) Months.

 

  (b) LANXESS may, without limiting its other remedies and rights under this Agreement, draw on any Letter of Credit in the event any monies are owing to LANXESS after an act of Default by BioAmber Sarnia, subject in any case to LANXESS’ obligation to return any surplus proceeds remaining after such obligations are satisfied in full.

 

9. STEAM FORECAST and INCREASED NEED FOR STEAM

 

  (a) BioAmber Sarnia shall, on or before the Commissioning Date and on each anniversary of the Commissioning Date, provide LANXESS with a good faith forecast of its monthly steam requirements for the next two (2) Years. BioAmber Sarnia agrees to provide LANXESS with updates on its forecast, two (2) Months prior to any significant expected deviation from its forecast in order that LANXESS can plan its operations accordingly. Any forecast provided by BioAmber Sarnia pursuant to this Article 9(a) is for planning purposes only and will not be binding on BioAmber Sarnia.

 

  (b) If at any time during the Term of this Agreement BioAmber Sarnia requires quantities of Steam for the operation of the BioAmber Sarnia Facility that are greater than the maximum quantities of Steam contemplated by Article 2 hereof, then LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia shall negotiate in good faith with a view to reaching an agreement on mutually acceptable terms and conditions under which the increased quantities of Steam will be supplied.

 

10. CHANGES IN BIOAMBER SARNIA OPERATIONS

BioAmber Sarnia hereby undertakes to:

 

  (a) provide LANXESS at least sixty (60) days written advance notification of; and

 

  (b) consult with LANXESS during such notice period about;

any changes it proposes to its BioAmber Sarnia Facility that will or could reasonably have any impact on the Steam Distribution System. BioAmber shall reasonably cooperate with LANXESS in addressing any matters arising from such proposed changes to its BioAmber Sarnia Facility, all to ensure the continued and efficient operation of the Steam Distribution System.

 

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11. EASEMENT

BioAmber Sarnia shall grant LANXESS an easement for purposes related to installing, using, maintaining, inspecting, reading, repairing, removing, replacing and reconstructing Steam measurement devices and related equipment on the BioAmber Sarnia Property.

 

12. AUDIT

 

  (a) The Parties shall each have the right to have an independent certified public accounting firm (“Auditor”) audit, at the auditing Party’s costs, such of the books, records and accounts of the other Party as are reasonably necessary in order to verify all payments, charges, measurements and/or computations provided for herein.

 

  (b) All such audits shall be conducted during normal business hours in a manner so as to minimize inconvenience to the Party being audited, but in any event shall be conducted no more often than once per Year. Any request for an audit shall be made in writing to the other Party no less than thirty (30) days prior to the desired audit date. Such request shall include a description of the matters to be audited and the purpose of the audit.

 

  (c) Upon completion of the audit, the Auditor shall only communicate to the Parties whether the audited Party’s invoices, charges, measurements and/or calculations provided for herein are in compliance with the terms hereof. For greater certainty, the other Party shall not have access to, nor receive a copy of, any of the Auditor’s work papers or the audited Party’s records and work papers.

 

  (d) Save and except for any claims to which Section 5(d) hereof applies (which shall be governed by the provisions thereof), provided that a claim with respect to any other error in any invoice or statement rendered under this Agreement is made within twenty-four (24) months following the end of the calendar year in which such invoice or statement was rendered, the error shall be corrected and an adjustment between the Parties shall be made within thirty (30) days of such claim.

 

  (e) The cost of conducting any audit pursuant to this Article 12 shall be borne by the Party or Parties requiring such audit.

 

13. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

 

  13.1 Representation and Warranties

Each of the Parties hereby represents and warrants to the other Party, with respect to itself, that:

 

  (a) it is a corporation, duly organized or formed, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of incorporation or formation, and has full power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement, to perform its obligations hereunder and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby;

 

  (b) the execution, delivery and performance by it of this Agreement, and the consummation by it of the transactions contemplated hereby, have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate action;

 

  (c) this Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by it and constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as such enforcement may be limited by laws affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally and subject to general equitable principles;

 

  (d) neither the execution and delivery by it of this Agreement nor the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby:

 

  (i) conflicts with or violates any provision of its charter or bylaws or of any decree or order of any court or administrative authority or other laws which are either applicable to, binding upon or enforceable against it or its assets; or

 

  (ii) results in any breach of or default under or creates any lien upon it or its assets under any note, mortgage, contract, agreement, indenture or other instrument which is either binding upon or enforceable against it or its assets;

 

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  (e) no permit, consent, approval or authorization of, or declaration to or filing with, any Governmental Authority is required in connection with its execution and delivery of this Agreement or the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; and

 

  (f) there is no claim, action, suit, litigation, proceeding or investigation pending or, to the best of its knowledge, threatened against it concerning this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby nor, to the best of its knowledge, is there any reasonable basis for any such claim, action, suit, litigation, proceeding or investigation.

 

14. DEFAULT

 

  14.1 Default

A Party (hereinafter referred to as a “Defaulting Party”) shall be in “Default” of this Agreement if any one or more of the following events (“Events of Default”) happens:

 

  (a) Defaulting Party fails to pay any undisputed amount due to the other Party under this Agreement (the “Non-Defaulting Party”), which failure continues for a period of ten (10) days after Non-Defaulting Party delivers written notice to such Defaulting Party of such nonpayment;

 

  (b) Defaulting Party fails to fully perform or comply with any other material obligation under this Agreement and such failure continues for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of receipt of written notice from the Non-Defaulting Party to remedy or cure such failure to perform (or within such longer period of time as is reasonably necessary to remedy or cure such failure, if it cannot be reasonably accomplished within such thirty (30) day period and where the Defaulting Party commences within such thirty (30) day period to take steps to remedy or cure such non-performance, and continues to take good faith diligent steps to remedy or cure such non-performance);

 

  (c) Defaulting Party files: (i) a voluntary petition of bankruptcy or a voluntary petition or answer seeking reorganization, rearrangement or readjustment of its debts, or any relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency act or law now or hereafter existing, or (ii) any agreement indicating its consent to, approval of, or acquiescence in, any such petition or proceeding;

 

  (d) Defaulting Party applies for, consents to, or acquiesces to the appointment of a receiver or trustee for all or a substantial part of any of its properties or assets;

 

  (e) Defaulting Party makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors;

 

  (f) Defaulting Party is unable to pay, or admits in writing that it will be unable to pay its debts as they mature; or

 

  (g) an involuntary petition is filed against Defaulting Party seeking reorganization, rearrangement, or readjustment of its debts or for any other relief under any bankruptcy or insolvency act or law, now or hereafter existing, or a receiver or trustee is involuntarily appointed for Defaulting Party for all or a substantial part of its property or assets, or a writ of attachment, or execution of similar process is issued against a substantial part of the property of Defaulting Party and such is continued for sixty (60) days undismissed or undischarged.

 

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  14.2 Suspension of Obligations for Default

If a Party is in Default in respect of any of its undisputed payment obligations under this Agreement, the other Party may, upon providing the Defaulting Party with not less than ten (10) day’s prior written notice, discontinue the performance of its obligations under this Agreement until such time as the Defaulting Party is no longer in default of its payment obligations.

 

  14.3 Effect of Suspension

The discontinuance of the performance of any of its obligations by a Party pursuant to Section 14.2 above shall:

 

  a) be in addition to any other right or remedy available to such Party;

 

  b) not relieve the Defaulting Party from the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, including the payment of any sums payable under this Agreement;

 

  c) not be deemed to be an abrogation or rescission of this Agreement by such Party; and

 

  d) not affect the validity of the terms of this Agreement.

 

  14.4 Termination for Default

 

  (a) If a Party is in Default under this Agreement, the other Party, at its discretion and without limitation to any other rights and remedies it may have, may give notice to the Defaulting Party that the Agreement will automatically terminate at the end of the notice period specified by the non-defaulting Party pursuant to Section 14.4(b).

 

  (b) A Party providing notice of termination pursuant to sub-section (a) above may choose to terminate the Agreement upon not less than three (3) day’s prior written notice, or may choose an extended notice period of up to twenty-four (24) Months. During the termination notice period, the Parties shall continue to perform their respective obligations under the Agreement, and the provisions set forth in Section 3.2b) shall apply upon expiration or termination of this Agreement.

 

  14.5 Option to Re-Acquire Property

 

  (a) Subject to Section 14.5(j) below, after the occurrence of an Event of Default described in Section 14.1(c) to (g) inclusively above by BioAmber Sarnia which has not been remedied within six (6) Months of the first day of the occurrence of the Event of Default, LANXESS shall have the option, exercisable within two (2) calendar years of the date of expiry of the aforementioned six-month period, by notice in writing to BioAmber Sarnia, to:

 

  (i) repurchase the Property on the same terms ( mutatis mutandis ) as BioAmber purchased the Property under the Purchase and Sale Agreement, except as set out herein, and

 

  (ii) purchase any Improvements located on the Property, if any.

 

  (b)

Upon LANXESS giving written notice as aforesaid in Section 14.5(a) above, there shall be constituted an agreement of purchase and sale with respect to the Property and the Improvements located thereon between BioAmber Sarnia, as vendor, and LANXESS, as purchaser, for a repurchase price equal to the Fair Market Purchase Price (“Repurchase Price”) determined in accordance with Section 14.5(e) hereof. The said transaction shall be completed on the 60 th day following the date of receipt of such notice or, if such date is not a business day, then on the next business day thereafter (hereinafter, “Completion Date”). On the said Completion Date, BioAmber Sarnia shall:

 

  (i) reconvey the Property to LANXESS free and clear of all encumbrances, save and except for those encumbrances (including easements) in existence at the time of BioAmber Sarnia’s purchase of the Property or which have been approved by LANXESS prior to such reconveyance; and

 

  (ii) convey the Improvements located on the Property as of the Completion Date to LANXESS free and clear of any and all liabilities and encumbrances (including, without limitation, liens).

 

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  (c) LANXESS shall have the right to set off against the Repurchase Price any amounts owing by BioAmber Sarnia under this Agreement as of the Completion Date and any arrears of realty taxes then owing on the Property.

 

  (d) LANXESS shall have the right to register this option on title as a right retained by LANXESS upon transfer of title to the Property to BioAmber Sarnia prior to all other encumbrances except those of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, for an amount of up to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000), and of the commercial lender or lenders to BioAmber Sarnia, for an amount of up to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000) and BioAmber Sarnia shall provide all reasonable assistance required in connection therewith.

 

  (e) “Fair Market Purchase Price” means $275,000.00 in consideration for the Property plus the then fair market value of the Improvements remaining on the Property, if any.

The Fair Market Purchase Price for the Improvements shall be negotiated between LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia. LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia will use reasonable efforts to agree upon the then prevailing Fair Market Purchase Price within ten (10) days of LANXESS providing notice of its exercise of its option. If they are unable to so agree by any such date, then within seven (7) days thereafter each of the Parties shall engage, at its own expense, an independent, qualified appraiser to determine the then prevailing Fair Market Purchase Price. Each appraiser shall issue an appraisal, both to be delivered simultaneously to LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia within fifteen (15) days after such seven (7) day period. In the event that there is a discrepancy of ten percent (10%) or less between the two appraisers’ appraisals of the Fair Market Purchase Price, the average of the two rates shall be deemed to be the Fair Market Purchase Price for purposes of calculation of the Repurchase Price. If there is a discrepancy of greater than ten percent (10%) between the two appraisals (calculated by reference to the Fair Market Purchase Price determined by the higher appraisal) and if LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia do not agree upon a Fair Market Purchase Price within seven (7) days after the delivery of the appraisal reports, then the two appraisers shall designate a third independent, qualified appraiser within seven (7) days thereafter. The third appraiser shall issue an appraisal of the then prevailing Fair Market Purchase Price within fifteen (15) days of appointment. In this circumstance, the average of the two closest appraisals among the three shall be deemed to be the then prevailing Fair Market Purchase Price; provided that if the difference between the middle appraisal and each of the other two appraisals is equal, then the middle appraisal shall be deemed to be the then prevailing Fair Market Purchase Price.

 

  (f) Each of LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia shall bear the costs of the appraiser appointed by it and shall share equally the costs of the third appraiser, if applicable.

 

  (g) Each appraiser appointed in accordance with this Section shall be a real estate appraiser certified by the Appraisal Institute of Canada and having the designation of A.A.C.I., having at least ten (10) years of experience in appraising industrial sites for sale in Southwestern Ontario and who is not employed by LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia or by an Affiliate of either of them and who does not have any material financial dependence on any of them or any material financial interest in the determination of the Repurchase Price.

 

  (h) In the event that either LANXESS or BioAmber Sarnia fails to appoint an appraiser within the time limit in Section 14.5(e) above, the appraiser appointed by one of them shall act as the sole appraiser and shall determine the Fair Market Purchase Price.

 

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  (i) In the event the two appraisers appointed by LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia fail to agree upon a third appraiser within the time limit in Section 14.5(e) above, where required to do so, the third appraiser may be appointed upon the application of either of the parties to a judge of the Ontario Court in accordance with the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario).

 

  (j) Subject to LANXESS’ further rights regarding the Property as further stipulated in Section 14.5(k) below, LANXESS hereby acknowledges that its option under Section 14.5(a):

 

  (i) is not available if BioAmber Sarnia has remedied the Default to LANXESS’ satisfaction, acting reasonably, prior to LANXESS providing BioAmber Sarnia the notice contemplated in Section 14.5(a) above;

 

  (ii) is subordinate to BioAmber Sarnia’s secured creditors rights and interests in the Property and any Improvements (LANXESS agrees to execute such documents reasonably necessary to confirm such subordination); and

 

  (iii)

expires on the tenth (10 th ) anniversary of the Commissioning Date, despite the expiry of any renewal or extension of this Agreement, but provided that BioAmber Sarnia is not in Default under this Agreement as of such date.

 

  (k) In addition to its option available to it pursuant to this Section 14.5(a), LANXESS shall, during the Term, also have a right of first refusal to repurchase the Property on the same terms and conditions granted to it under Sections 22.10 (a) and (b) of the Purchase and Sale Agreement save and except that, despite Section 22.10(c) of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, for the purposes of this Agreement only, such right of first refusal to repurchase the Property shall apply unless both: (a) BioAmber Sarnia (and/or its creditors) has satisfied the conditions set out in section 22.10(c) of the Purchase and Sale Agreement; and (b) the third party purchaser has also entered into a written agreement with LANXESS for the provision of Steam to it in accordance with Section 17.1(b) hereof to LANXESS’ satisfaction, acting reasonably.

 

  (l) Nothing in this Section 14.5 limits any other rights or remedies available to LANXESS in the event of a Default by BioAmber Sarnia.

 

  14.6 Other Remedies for Default

Except as expressly limited or qualified in this Agreement, upon the occurrence of any Default by either Party the other Party shall have the right to exercise all remedies available to it at law or in equity, in addition to the remedies expressly provided for herein.

 

15. INDEMNITY

 

  15.1 Obligation to Indemnify

 

  (a) LANXESS shall defend, indemnify and save harmless BioAmber Sarnia from and against all costs, losses, damages, liabilities, fines, penalties and expenses arising from any claim, action, proceeding or order (“Claim”) made or brought against BioAmber Sarnia directly or indirectly, to the extent that such Claim arises as a result of LANXESS’ handling, use or possession of Steam before delivery thereof to BioAmber Sarnia under this Agreement or LANXESS’ breach of its obligations under this Agreement (except to the extent such Claim results from BioAmber Sarnia’s negligence or breach of this Agreement).

 

  (b) BioAmber Sarnia shall defend, indemnify and save harmless LANXESS from and against all costs, losses, damages, liabilities, fines, penalties and expenses arising from any claim, action, proceeding or order (“Claim”) made or brought against LANXESS, directly or indirectly, to the extent that such Claim arises as

 

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  a result of BioAmber Sarnia’s handling, use or possession of Steam after delivery thereof to BioAmber Sarnia under this Agreement or BioAmber Sarnia’s breach of its obligations under this Agreement (except to the extent that such Claim results from LANXESS’ negligence or breach of this Agreement).

 

  15.2 Amount of Indemnification

 

  (a) In the event that pursuant to this Section 15 either Party (herein referred to as the “Indemnitor”) is required to indemnify the other (herein referred to as the “Indemnitee”) the amount which the Indemnitor shall be required to pay to the Indemnitee with respect to any Claim shall be, subject to all other provisions of this Article 15, the full amount of such Claim and all costs or expenses incurred in defending or dealing with such Claim.

 

  (b) The amount of any indemnification otherwise due pursuant to this Section 15 shall be net of the present value of any tax benefits associated with such Claim to:

 

  (i) BioAmber Sarnia or its Affiliates, as the case may be; or

 

  (ii) LANXESS or its Affiliates, as the case may be.

For the purposes of this Section 15.2, the present value with respect to any tax benefit associated with a Claim shall be calculated on the basis of the Canadian Prime Rate, in effect at the time at which the Indemnitor indemnifies the Indemnitee with respect to such Claim.

 

  15.3 Notice of Claim

 

  (a) Promptly upon the discovery by the lndemnitee of the existence of a Claim to which this Article 15 applies, the Indemnitee shall notify the Indemnitor in writing of such Claim setting out, to the extent reasonably feasible, full and detailed particulars of the Claim including, without limitation, the nature of and specific basis for such Claim and the estimated amount of such Claim (which estimate shall not be conclusive of the final amount of such Claim).

 

  (b) The following provisions shall apply to any Claim relating to environmental indemnities:

 

  (i) the Indemnitee shall, and shall cause its Affiliates to, permit the Indemnitor and its Affiliates to participate in any negotiations with any Governmental Authorities or to take any other proceedings with respect to Governmental Authorities which may be necessary, or which the Indemnitor may deem appropriate, with a view to minimizing the cost of satisfying the Claim. The Indemnitor will use reasonable efforts to minimize disruption of the Indemnitee’s ongoing operation of its business and the continuance of permits, approvals or licenses necessary to such operation; and

 

  (ii) the lndemnitee shall give the Indemnitor and its Affiliates and their consultants reasonable access, upon reasonable advance notice, to its facilities from time to time to study soil, air and water qualities if such studies are viewed as appropriate by the Indemnitor for the purposes of verification or satisfaction of any Claim.

 

  (c) In the event that the Indemnitee fails to give to the Indemnitor the notice required by this Section 15 with respect to any Claim then, to the extent that the Indemnitor is materially prejudiced by such failure, the obligation of the Indemnitor to indemnify the Indemnitee pursuant to this Section 15 shall cease with respect to such Claim.

 

  (d) In the event that the Indemnitee refuses to deliver to the Indemnitor any books, records or other documentation reasonably required by the Indemnitor in order to defend any Claim in connection with which the lndemnitee is seeking indemnification pursuant to this Section 15 then to the extent that the lndemnitor is materially prejudiced by such refusal, the obligation of the lndemnitor to indemnify the Indemnitee pursuant to this Section 15 shall cease with respect to such Claim.

 

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  15.4 Contest by Indemnifying Party

 

  (a) The lndemnitor shall at all times have the right (but not the obligation), at its sole expense and with counsel of its choice, to investigate, dispute and contest (in the name of the Indemnitee, where necessary) any Claim for which the lndemnitor admits its liability, or is found to be liable, pursuant to this Section 15.

 

  (b) In the event that the lndemnitor shall retain counsel pursuant to this Section 15.4, the Indemnitee shall have the right to retain its own counsel to the extent such Claim has been asserted against it or its Affiliates, but the fees and expense of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnitee.

 

  (c) The Indemnitee will fully co-operate and shall cause its Affiliates and each of their respective auditors, accountants, counsel and other representatives to fully cooperate where necessary with the lndemnitor and its counsel in any proceedings with respect to any such Claim being contested by the lndemnitor pursuant to this Section 15.4. The Indemnitee shall afford to the lndemnitor reasonable access to such records of the Indemnitee as relate to such Claims and to such employees of the lndemnitee as have knowledge of the matters relating to such Claims.

 

  15.5 Settlement of Third Party Claims

 

  (a) In the event that a third party makes a Claim against the Indemnitee and the Indemnitee wishes to settle such Claim on terms which are acceptable to the claimant, the Indemnitee shall disclose to the lndemnitor all terms and conditions of the proposed settlement. If the lndemnitor does not consent in writing to the terms and conditions of such settlement, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, the Indemnitee may thereafter settle such claim with the third party on terms no less favourable than the proposed settlement and the lndemnitor shall indemnify the Indemnitee to the extent that the Indemnitee establishes that such settlement was reasonable.

 

  (b) In the event that a third party makes a Claim against the Indemnitee and the lndemnitor wishes to settle such Claim on terms which are acceptable to the claimant, the lndemnitor shall disclose to the Indemnitee all terms and conditions of the proposed settlement. If the lndemnitee does not wish to settle such Claim, the lndemnitor shall be required to indemnify the Indemnitee only up to the amount for which the lndemnitor could have settled the Claim, less those costs and expenses reasonably incurred by lndemnitor from and after the date on which the terms of the proposed settlement were disclosed by lndemnitor to lndemnitee. Such amount shall not exceed the amount which the Indemnitee pays in settlement of such third party Claim.

 

  15.6 Coordination of Indemnification Rights

 

  (a) In the event that an Indemnitee has a right of recovery against any third party with respect to any Claim in connection with which a payment is made to such Indemnitee by an Indemnitor then: (a) such Indemnitor shall, to the extent of such payment, be subrogated to all of the rights of recovery of such Indemnitee against such third party with respect to such Claim; and (b) such Indemnitee shall, at the Indemnitor’s request and expense, execute all papers reasonably required and take all reasonable action necessary to secure such rights, including, but not limited to, the execution of such documents as are reasonably necessary to enable such Indemnitor to bring suit to enforce such rights.

 

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  (b) The Indemnitor in its sole discretion and upon notice to the Indemnitee may elect to set off any amount payable to the Indemnitee by the Indemnitor against any amount payable by the Indemnitee to the Indemnitor and the Indemnitee shall be indemnified in the manner provided in this Section 15.6 for any indemnifiable amount not covered by such set off.

 

  15.7 Indemnitor May Cure

The Indemnitor shall have the right to cure within a reasonable time and in a manner satisfactory to the Indemnitee, acting reasonably, any matter giving rise to a Claim, provided however, that any such cure shall not relieve or reduce any such Claim arising prior to, during or because of such cure to the extent that such cure is inadequate.

 

16. LIABILITY

 

  16.1 General

LANXESS’ obligation to provide Steam hereunder shall be limited to using its reasonable efforts to do so and, subject to this obligation, LANXESS shall not be responsible to BioAmber Sarnia or others for any elimination, delay or reduction in the provision of Steam for any reason whatever save and except for the negligence of LANXESS and those for whom it is in law responsible. In the event that TransAlta fails to supply the required Steam to LANXESS, nothing in this Agreement shall oblige LANXESS to purchase Steam from any third party for the benefit of BioAmber Sarnia or to arrange for the provision of Steam from a third party to BioAmber Sarnia to satisfy the requirements of BioAmber Sarnia hereunder.

If BioAmber Sarnia requests LANXESS to do so, LANXESS agrees to make reasonable efforts to pursue any reasonably available remedies against TransAlta arising from TransAlta’s failure to supply LANXESS with any Steam required hereunder and to provide BioAmber Sarnia with its proportionate share of any net benefit realized from pursuing such remedies, provided that BioAmber Sarnia fully cooperates with LANXESS in, and pays its proportionate share of the cost of, pursuing such remedies, and indemnifies LANXESS from any losses, costs or liabilities associated therewith.

 

  16.2 No Representation or Warranty

LANXESS makes no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, statutory or otherwise, including, without limitation, no warranty of fitness for a particular purpose and no warranty of merchantability or any other matter with respect to the Steam supplied hereunder.

 

  16.3 Limitation of Liability for Consequential Damages

Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement, neither Party shall in any circumstances whatsoever be liable hereunder to the other Party for indirect, exemplary, special, incidental or consequential or punitive damages including, without limitation, any such damages for loss of profits sustained or claimed by the other Party in connection with or arising out of this Agreement; provided however that nothing herein shall in any way limit the right of a Party to be indemnified by the other Party pursuant to Section 15 for a claim to the extent that such Party is seeking indemnity for a third party Claim for incidental or consequential or punitive damages including, without limitation, loss of profits.

 

  16.4 Right to Claim Damages

Subject to such limitations as are set forth in this Agreement, upon the occurrence of any breach of this Agreement by a Party, or any negligent act or omission by a Party

 

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in the performance of this Agreement or the exercise of its rights under this Agreement, the other Party shall have the right to make a claim against the defaulting Party for any costs, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties or expenses the other Party has suffered or incurred as a result of such breach or negligence. All such claims must be submitted in writing to the defaulting Party within one-hundred and twenty (120) days of the day when the claiming Party knew or reasonably ought to have known of all the facts required to make the claim. Subject to the Parties’ indemnity obligations under Section 15 hereof, neither Party shall be liable to the other for any claim of any kind hereunder exceeding the total Monthly Fees of the Steam purchased hereunder in the six (6) Months prior to the date of such claim.

 

  16.5 No Tortious Liability

A Party’s remedies in respect of any cost, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties or expense of whatsoever nature arising from any negligent act or omission by the other Party in the performance of its obligations or the exercise of its rights under this Agreement shall be limited to such contractual remedies as such Party may have for breach of this Agreement and such Party shall not have any non-contractual remedies in respect of such costs, losses, damages, liabilities, penalties or expenses including without limitation, any remedies based on principles of negligence.

 

  16.6 Rights and Remedies Cumulative

Except as expressly limited or qualified by this Agreement, all rights and remedies available to a Party under this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to other rights or remedies available to it under this Agreement, at law, or in equity.

 

17. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

 

  17.1 Restriction on Disposition

 

  (a) During the Term, if LANXESS sells, leases, mortgages or otherwise disposes of to any Person any interest in the Steam Distribution System being used to supply Steam hereunder, LANXESS shall require, as a condition thereof, that such Person agrees with BioAmber Sarnia to be bound by the provisions of this Agreement.

 

  (b) During the Term, BioAmber Sarnia shall not sell, lease, mortgage, charge, transfer or dispose of to any Person any interest in the BioAmber Sarnia Facility or the Property unless such Person has entered into an agreement with LANXESS, in form and content satisfactory to LANXESS, acting reasonably, for assumption of this Agreement.

 

  17.2 Early Termination of Agreement For Failure to Build

 

  (a) Despite the Term of this Agreement as set out in Section 3.1 herein, BioAmber Sarnia may terminate this Agreement, by providing seven (7) Business Days advance notice to LANXESS, within thirty (30) days after the occurrence of any of the following events:

 

  (i) LANXESS exercises its option set out in section 16 of the Purchase and Sale Agreement; or

 

  (ii) if, for reasons beyond the reasonable control of BioAmber Sarnia:

 

  (A) BioAmber Sarnia fails, due to no fault of its own, to secure by November 15, 2013 the Purchaser’s Development Approvals necessary to start construction of the Plant;

 

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  (B) an Ontario court issues an order prior to November 15, 2013 permanently prohibiting BioAmber Sarnia from constructing or operating the Plant, provided that BioAmber Sarnia has responded, opposed and defended in good faith the proceedings commenced against it in which the court order was issued; or

 

  (C) as a result of a court Order, the construction of the Plant has been completely stopped for a period greater than (6) continuous Months as at November 15, 2013, provided that BioAmber Sarnia has responded, opposed and defended in good faith the proceedings commenced against it in which the court order was issued,

and, for the reasons noted above, BioAmber Sarnia has decided not to continue with the construction and/or operation of the Plant.

 

  (b) If this Agreement is terminated in accordance with Section 17.2(a) above, then BioAmber Sarnia shall owe LANXESS as of the date of such termination an amount equal to the greater of: (a) the sum of the Purchase Price plus the value of the Letter of Credit provided to LANXESS in accordance with Section 8.7 hereof; and (b) 50% of all Costs incurred by LANXESS in carrying out the works set out in Relocation/Demolition Scope of Work.

 

  (c) In the event any amount is owing to LANXESS pursuant to Section 17.2(b) above, LANXESS may draw upon the Letter of Credit and any difference between the Letter of Credit and the amount owing to LANXESS pursuant to section 17.2(b) above shall be paid by BioAmber Sarnia within thirty (30) days of the date this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Section 17.2(a).

 

  (d) BioAmber Sarnia hereby agrees and covenants that the sum owing to LANXESS pursuant to Section 17.2(b) above on account of the Agreement being terminated pursuant to Section 17.2(a) is a fair, reasonable and equitable estimate of the damages, and in fact less than the actual damages, that LANXESS will or is expected to suffer on account of loss revenues arising from such termination and on account of LANXESS’ investments into the lands sold by LANXESS to BioAmber Sarnia pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and shall not be construed as a penalty.

 

18. CONFIDENTIALITY

 

  18.1 Confidentiality

Subject to Section 18.4, each Party shall keep confidential and shall not:

 

  (a) use, except for the purpose of performing its obligations or exercising its rights under this Agreement; or

 

  (b) disclose, except as contemplated or permitted in this Agreement;

any confidential information, trade secret or confidential financial, technical, scientific, business or other information or document of the other Party or its Affiliates received by it or any of its Affiliates in the course of, or as a result of, the relationship established between the Parties pursuant to this Agreement (herein referred to collectively as the “Information”).

 

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  18.2 Internal Confidential Treatment

Each Party shall treat the Information with the same degree of proprietary care as it gives its own confidential information except as may be otherwise agreed to in writing.

 

  18.3 Internal Disclosure

Each Party may disclose Information only to those of its Affiliates and to its and their directors, officers, employees, agents, professional advisors and consultants who have a bona fide need to know the Information, it being understood that such Affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, professional advisors and consultants shall be informed of the confidential nature of such Information and shall be required to treat such Information confidentially.

 

  18.4 Exceptions

A Party shall be entitled to use or disclose any Information to the extent:

 

  (a) such Information is or becomes generally known to the public other than through a breach of this Agreement or any other obligation of confidentiality between the Parties;

 

  (b) such Information is lawfully obtained by that Party from a third party or parties without breach of this Agreement or any other obligation of confidentiality between the Parties, as shown by documentation sufficient to establish the third party as the source of such Information and to the knowledge of the disclosing Party, without such disclosure constituting a breach by such third party or parties of an obligation of confidentiality;

 

  (c) such Information is comprised of technical information and was already known to the Party prior to receipt thereof from the other Party, as shown by documentation sufficient to establish such knowledge;

 

  (d) such disclosure is required in connection with any regulatory, legal or administrative proceeding, the issues of which touch on such Information; provided that where circumstances permit prior to disclosure the disclosing Party shall notify the other Party in writing of such proposed disclosure and at the other Party’s request (and expense) the disclosing Party shall either apply for appropriate court or other orders to preserve the confidentiality of such Information or only disclose such Information to Persons who shall have agreed in writing not to use or disclose such Information to the same extent that the disclosing Party is precluded from using or disclosing such Information under this Agreement;

 

  (e) that such disclosure is required by law or competent authority of any governmental body; provided that where the circumstances permit prior to disclosure (other than any disclosure required by applicable securities laws) the disclosing Party shall notify the other Party in writing of any such proposed disclosure and shall at the other Party’s request (and expense) apply for appropriate court or other orders to preserve the confidentiality of such Information;

 

  (f) the other Party shall have provided its prior written approval for such disclosure by the disclosing Party.

 

  18.5 Preservation of Existing Rights

 

  (a) The provisions of this Article 18 shall not permit the disclosure or use by LANXESS of Information to the extent that LANXESS is precluded from disclosing or using such Information under any other agreement binding the Parties.

 

  (b) The provisions of this Agreement shall not permit the disclosure or use by BioAmber Sarnia of Information to the extent that BioAmber Sarnia is precluded from disclosing or using such Information under any other agreement binding the Parties.

 

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  18.6 Responsibility for Others

Each of the Parties shall be responsible for the violation of the secrecy and non-use provisions of this Agreement by its directors, officers, employees, agents, professional advisors, consultants, contractors and Affiliates.

 

19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION

 

  19.1 Submission to Senior Management

In the event of a dispute arising between the Parties under or in connection with this Agreement, such dispute, unless otherwise provided for herein, shall be promptly referred to a member of senior management of each of the Parties who shall attempt to resolve such dispute. If such members of senior management are unable to resolve any such dispute within twenty (20) days after referral to them or such further time as the Parties may agree in writing, then the Parties shall resolve such dispute in accordance with the remaining provisions of this Article 19.

 

  19.2 Litigation

At any time prior to such Party submitting such dispute to arbitration hereunder, any Party may, without initiating or completing the dispute resolution process described in Section 19.1, commence litigation with respect to any claim concerning any nonpayment of monies that a Party has an accrued obligation to pay hereunder.

 

  19.3 Submission to Arbitration

Except for such claims as a Party may pursue in accordance with Section 19.2, any dispute between the Parties under or in connection with this Agreement that is not resolved in accordance with Section 19.1, shall not be resolved through litigation and any Party may submit such dispute to arbitration, by a single arbitrator, in accordance with the rules of arbitration set forth in Schedule B; provided that this Section 19.3 shall not be construed as an agreement to arbitrate any matter where this Agreement merely provides that the Parties will negotiate in good faith towards a resolution of such matter or use reasonable efforts to agree on such matter where that provision does not expressly commit the Parties to arbitration.

 

  19.4 Performance and Payments

All performance required hereunder by the Parties and payment therefor under this Agreement shall continue during the dispute resolution and arbitration proceedings contemplated by Section 19.1 and 19.3 respectively; provided that, in the case of any such proceedings pertaining to amounts payable under this Agreement, any payments or reimbursements required as a result of such proceedings shall be payable as of a date to be determined in such proceedings, and interest shall be paid, from such date until the date of payment, by the Party required to make any such payment or reimbursement on the amount thereof at the rate and basis set out in Section 8.3.

 

  19.5 Equitable Relief

Nothing herein contained shall prevent either Party from seeking an injunction and any relief ancillary thereto from a court of competent jurisdiction.

 

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20. FORCE MAJEURE

 

  20.1 Relief from Obligations

Subject to Section 20.3, if, by reason of Force Majeure either Party to this Agreement is unable, wholly or partially, to perform or comply with its covenants and obligations hereunder, then the Party so affected by Force Majeure shall be relieved of liability and shall suffer no prejudice for failing to perform or comply during the continuance and to the extent of the inability so caused from and after the happening of the event of Force Majeure, provided that the Party invoking Force Majeure gives to the other Party prompt notice, written or oral (but if oral, promptly confirmed in writing), of such inability and reasonably full particulars of the cause thereof. If notice is not promptly given, then the Party suffering the Force Majeure shall only be relieved from such performance or compliance from and after the giving of such notice. The Party invoking Force Majeure shall use all reasonable efforts to remedy the situation and remove, so far as possible and with reasonable dispatch, the cause of its inability to perform or comply, provided, however, that settlement of strikes, lockouts and other industrial disturbances shall be wholly within the discretion of the Party involved. The Party invoking Force Majeure shall give prompt notice of the cessation of the event of Force Majeure. Nothing in this Article 20 shall relieve a Party of its obligations to make payments when due hereunder.

 

  20.2 Force Majeure

For the purposes of this Agreement, Force Majeure shall mean any event beyond the reasonable control of the Party invoking Force Majeure and, subject to complying with such definition, may include, but not be limited to:

 

  (a) lightning, storms, earthquakes, landslides, floods, washouts, and other Acts of God;

 

  (b) fires, explosions, ruptures, breakage of or accidents to pipeline, plant, machinery, equipment or storage facility;

 

  (c) strikes, lockouts, or other labour disturbances;

 

  (d) civil disturbances, sabotage, war, blockades, insurrections, vandalism, riots, epidemics;

 

  (e) arrests and restraints by governments or governmental agencies;

 

  (f) the order of any court;

 

  (g) inability to obtain or curtailment of supplies of feedstocks or of electric power, water, fuel or other necessary utilities or services to operate any facilities or of any materials or equipment; or

 

  (h) inability to obtain or revocation or amendment of any permit, authorization or approval of any Governmental Authority required to perform or comply with any obligation under this Agreement, unless the revocation or modification of any such necessary permit, authorization or approval was caused by the violation of the terms thereof or consented to by the Party holding the same.

 

  20.3 Exclusions from Relief

No Party shall be entitled to the benefits of the provisions of this Article 20 under any of the following circumstances:

 

  (a) if the failure to perform or comply with any of the covenants or obligations herein imposed upon it was caused by arrest or restraint by governments or governmental agencies or the order of any court and such arrest, restraint or order was the result of a breach by the Party claiming suspension of the term

 

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  of a permit, license, certificate or other authorization granted by a governmental or regulatory body having jurisdiction or of any applicable laws, regulations or orders;

 

  (b) if the failure to perform or comply with any of the covenants or obligations herein imposed upon it was caused by the Party invoking Force Majeure having failed to use all reasonable efforts to remedy the situation and remove, so far as possible and with reasonable dispatch, the cause of its inability to perform or comply with such covenants or obligations; or

 

  (c) if the failure to perform or comply with any of the covenants or obligations herein imposed upon it was caused by lack of funds or other financial cause for whatever reason.

 

21. GENERAL

 

  21.1 Further Assurances

Each of BioAmber Sarnia and LANXESS shall from time to time execute and deliver such further documents and instruments and do all acts and things as the other Party may reasonably require to effectively carry out, or better evidence or perfect the full intent and meaning of this Agreement.

 

  21.2 Time of the Essence

Time shall be of the essence of this Agreement.

 

  21.3 Benefit of the Agreement

This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors and permitted assigns of the Parties hereto and is not intended to confer upon any other Person any rights or remedies hereunder.

 

  21.4 Entire Agreement

This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any prior understandings or agreements between the Parties with respect thereto.

 

  21.5 Amendments or Waiver

No modification of or amendment to this Agreement shall be valid or binding unless set forth in writing and duly executed by both of the Parties hereto and no waiver of any breach of any term or provision of this Agreement shall be effective or binding unless made in writing and signed by the Party purporting to give the same and unless otherwise provided, shall be limited to the specific breach which is waived.

 

  21.6 Assignment

This Agreement is assignable by either Party as necessary in connection with any bona fide financings, financing leases, reorganizations and mergers, but this Agreement shall not otherwise be assigned by either Party without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent each of the Parties covenant not to unreasonably withhold.

 

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  21.7 Notices

Any demand, notice or other communication (herein referred to as a “Communication”) to be given in connection with this Agreement shall be given in writing and shall be given by personal delivery, by registered mail, certified mail or by transmittal by facsimile (confirmed by copy delivered by personal delivery) addressed to recipient as follows:

To LANXESS:

LANXESS Inc.

1265 Vidal Street South

Sarnia, Ontario

N7T 7M2

Attention: President

Fax No.: (519) 339-7752

with a copy to:

Attention: Law Department

Fax No.: (519) 339-7785

To BioAmber Sarnia:

BioAmber Sarnia Inc.

1250 Rene-Levesque Boulevard West

Montreal, Quebec

H3B 4W8

Attention: President

Fax: (514) 867-9675

With a copy to the BioAmber Sarnia’s solicitor at:

BOIVIN DESBIENS SENÉCAL CHALIFOUR GP

2000-2000 McGill College Avenue

Montreal, Quebec

H3A 3H3

Attention: Thomas Desbiens

Fax (514) 844-5836

E-mail [***]

or to such other address, facsimile number or individual as may be designated by notice given by either Party to the other. Any Communication shall be conclusively deemed to have been given when actually received by the addressee.

 

  21.8 Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws in force in the Province of Ontario.

 

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  21.9 Counterparts

This Agreement and any amendment, supplement, restatement or termination of any provision of this Agreement may be executed and delivered in any number of counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered is an original but all of which taken together constitute one and the same instrument.

 

  21.10 Delivery by Fax

Either Party may deliver an executed copy of this Agreement by fax but that Party shall immediately deliver to the other Party an originally executed copy of this Agreement.

 

  21.11 Replacement Indices

If any index specified in this Agreement is suspended, discontinued, rebased or the basis of its calculation is modified (the “Suspended Index”), unless otherwise specified herein an equivalent index (the “Replacement Index”) will be substituted for the Suspended Index by LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia, as may be agreed between LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia, acting reasonably, and failing such agreement, as may be determined by an arbitrator appointed in accordance with Section 19.3 of the Agreement. The use of the Replacement Index will not commence until such time that the Suspended Index is no longer published, and LANXESS and BioAmber Sarnia, or the arbitrator, as the case may be, shall determine a method for the linkage and continuous transition from the Suspended Index to the Replacement Index which measures and reflects inflationary/deflationary forces while avoiding retrospective adjustments to the same.

 

  21.12 No Partnership

Nothing in this Agreement is intended to create a partnership or joint venture or to confer any partnership, agency or fiduciary duties or obligations on any Party hereto, except as otherwise expressly provided herein.

The next page is the execution page for this Agreement.

 

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Execution Page

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have executed this Agreement as on the date first above written.

 

LANXESS Inc.
Per:  

 

Print Name:  
Title:  
Per:  

 

Print Name:  
Title:  
We have authority to bind the corporation.
BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.
Per:  

 

Print Name:  
Title:  
I have authority to bind the corporation.

 

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SCHEDULE A: DELIVERY POINT

 

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SCHEDULE B: DISPUTE RESOLUTION RULES

(Section 19.3)

 

1.1 Jurisdiction and Scope

 

  (a) The rules (the “Rules”) governing the arbitration of any dispute (“Dispute”) that the Agreement requires or permits to be submitted to arbitration (the “Arbitration”) are set out below. References in this Schedule B to Sections are to Sections of this Schedule B, unless otherwise specified. The Parties expressly acknowledge and agree that they have agreed to submit certain disputes to arbitration as provided in the Agreement to ensure the just, expeditious, economical and final determination of such disputes and that the Arbitrator’s powers in respect of any Arbitration hereunder shall be exercised in accordance with such intent.

 

  (b) Subject to the provisions of these Rules, the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario) shall govern the conduct of the Arbitration and shall be binding on the Parties. However, the following Sections of the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario) shall not be applicable to the Arbitration:

 

  (i) Section 21 “Evidence”;

 

  (ii) Section 28 “Appointment of expert”;

 

  (iii) Section 40 “Explanation”; and

 

  (iv) Section 45 “Appeal on question of law”.

 

  (c) Each of the Parties to the Dispute (for purposes of this Schedule B, hereinafter referred to individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties”) expressly acknowledges and agrees that:

 

  (i) it shall not apply to the courts of Ontario or any other jurisdiction to attempt to enjoin, delay, impede or otherwise interfere with or limit the scope of the Arbitration or the powers of the Arbitrator appointed under these Rules to hear the Arbitration as defined in Section 1.5;

 

  (ii) the award of the Arbitrator shall be final and conclusive and there shall be no appeal therefrom of whatsoever nature or kind to any court, tribunal or other authority, except as set out below; and

 

  (iii) the award of the Arbitrator may be entered and enforced by any court in any jurisdiction having jurisdiction over the Parties and/or the subject matter of the award and/or the properties or assets of any of the Parties as set out in the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario);

provided, however, that the foregoing shall not prevent any Party from applying to the courts of Ontario for a determination with respect to any matter or challenge provided for in any sections of the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario) that are applicable to this Arbitration.

 

  (d) The Arbitrator has the jurisdiction to deal with all matters relating to the Dispute as provided for by the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario) including, without limitation, the jurisdiction:

 

  (i) to determine any question of law, including equity, arising in the Arbitration in accordance with Sections 1.2 and 1.3;

 

  (ii) to determine any question of fact including questions of good faith, dishonesty or fraud arising in the Arbitration;

 

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  (iii) to order any Party to furnish such further details of that Party’s case, as to fact or law, as he or she may require;

 

  (iv) to require or permit the Parties to give evidence under oath or solemn affirmation;

 

  (v) to order the Parties or any of them to make interim payments towards the costs of the Arbitration; and

 

  (vi) to award interest on any sum and to any date at such rates as he or she determines to be appropriate.

 

  (e) Unless the Parties shall at any time otherwise agree in writing, the Arbitrator shall have the power, on the application of any of the Parties or on his or her own motion (but in either case only after hearing or receiving any representations from the Parties concerned which he or she determines in his or her discretion to be appropriate):

 

  (i) to allow other parties to be joined in the Arbitration with their express consent, and make a single final award determining all disputes between them;

 

  (ii) to allow any Party, upon such terms (as to costs and otherwise) as he or she shall determine, to amend its claim, defence, reply, counter-claim or defence to counter-claim;

 

  (iii) to extend or abbreviate any time limits provided by these Rules or by his or her directions;

 

  (iv) to direct the Parties to exchange written statements, verified by oath or affirmation, of the evidence of witnesses, and direct which of the makers of such statements are to attend before him or her for oral examinations;

 

  (v) to determine what witnesses (if any) are to attend before him or her, and the order and manner (including cross-examination, as recognized under the laws of Ontario) in which, and by whom, they are to be orally examined;

 

  (vi) to order the Parties to make any property or thing available for his or her inspection or inspection by another Party and inspect it in their presence;

 

  (vii) subject to taking such steps as may be reasonably necessary to protect any third party confidentiality rights, to order the Parties to produce to him or her, and to each other for inspection, and to supply copies of, any documents or classes of documents in their respective possession, control or power which he or she determines to be relevant;

 

  (viii) to order the preservation or storage of any property or thing under the control of any of the Parties relevant to the Dispute before him or her;

 

  (ix) to make interim orders for security for costs for any Party’s own costs, and to secure all or part of any amount in dispute in the Arbitration;

 

  (x) to make rulings, give directions and generally deal with any and all interlocutory matters relating to the issues in the Arbitration; and

 

  (xi) to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any Person before the Hearing, each such subpoena to be enforceable in the same manner as if it had been issued by a court of the Province of Ontario.

 

  (f) Interlocutory motions are to be heard by the Arbitrator at any time, on two business days’ notice to each Party and subject to the availability of the Arbitrator. There shall be no right of appeal, under any circumstances, from an interlocutory decision made by the Arbitrator.

 

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1.2 Laws of Evidence and Rules of Civil Procedure

The laws of evidence applicable in trials conducted before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice shall be applied in the Arbitration. Subject to these Rules, the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure shall be applied to the Arbitration, with the exception that any reference to “Court” in said Rules of Civil Procedure shall be construed to be a reference to the Arbitrator.

 

1.3 Applicable Law

The law governing the Arbitration shall be that of the Province of Ontario.

 

1.4 Place of Arbitration

The place of the Arbitration shall be the City of Toronto, Ontario.

 

1.5 Appointment of Arbitrator

 

  (a) As used in these Rules, the term “Arbitrator” means the arbitrator appointed pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) below. Any Arbitrator appointed pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) below shall have such technical and other qualifications as may reasonably be necessary to enable such Arbitrator to properly adjudicate the Dispute submitted to such Arbitrator.

 

  (b) The Arbitration shall be commenced, pursuant to the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario), by the delivery of a written complaint (the “Complaint” ) by a Party (the “Applicant” ) to another Party (the “Respondent” ). The Complaint shall describe the Dispute and nominate an arbitrator. Within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the Complaint, the Respondent may, by notice to the Applicant, concur in the appointment of that arbitrator or may disagree with the nomination of the arbitrator, and failing the delivery of such notice by the Respondent, the Respondent shall be deemed to have concurred in the appointment of the arbitrator nominated by the Applicant and such arbitrator shall determine the Dispute acting alone.

 

  (c) If the Respondent disagrees with the nomination of the arbitrator pursuant to paragraph (b) above, then, within fifteen (15) days after delivery of the Respondent’s notice to that effect, the Respondent and the Applicant shall agree on the appointment of an arbitrator, failing which the arbitrator may be appointed by a Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on the application of either the Applicant or the Respondent, on notice to the other. Upon such appointment, such arbitrator shall determine the Dispute acting alone.

 

  (d) Any decision of the Arbitrator made with respect to a dispute or with respect to any aspect of, or any matter related to, the Arbitration (including, without limitation, the procedures of the Arbitration), shall be rendered in writing and shall contain a brief recital of the facts upon which the decision is made and the reasons thereof.

 

1.6 Pleadings

 

  (a) The following shall apply to the Arbitration of any dispute:

 

  (i) within thirty (30) days of the appointment of the Arbitrator, the Applicant shall deliver to the Respondent and the Arbitrator a written statement (which for the purposes of this Schedule B only shall be referred to as the “Claim” ) concerning a dispute setting forth, with particularity, its position on the Dispute and the material facts upon which it intends to rely;

 

  (ii) if the Applicant fails to deliver a Claim within the time limits referred to in (i) above, the Arbitrator shall proceed pursuant to the procedures relating to default set out in the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario);

 

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  (iii) within twenty-one (21) days of the delivery of the Claim, the Respondent shall deliver to the Applicant and the Arbitrator a written response (the “Defence”) setting forth, with particularity, its position on the Dispute and the material facts upon which it intends to rely;

 

  (iv) if the Respondent fails to deliver a Defence within the time limit referred to in (iii) above, the Arbitrator shall proceed pursuant to the procedures relating to default set out in the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario);

 

  (v) within ten (10) days after the delivery of the Defence, the Applicant may deliver to the Respondent and the Arbitrator a written reply to the Defence (the “Reply”), setting forth, with particularity, its response, if any, to the Defence;

 

  (vi) within the time provided for the delivery of the Defence to the Claim, the Respondent may also deliver to the Applicant and the Arbitrator a counter-claim (the “Counter-Claim”) setting forth, with particularity, any additional Dispute for the Arbitrator to decide;

 

  (vii) within twenty-one (21) days of the delivery of a Counter-Claim, the Applicant shall deliver to the Respondent and the Arbitrator a defence to such Counter-Claim (the “Defence to Counter-Claim”). If the Applicant fails to deliver a Defence to Counter-Claim within such period, the Arbitrator shall proceed pursuant to the procedures relating to default of a Party set out in the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario);

 

  (viii) within ten (10) days after the delivery of a Defence to Counter-Claim, the Respondent may deliver to the Applicant and the Arbitrator a reply to such Defence to Counter-Claim; and

 

  (ix) any dispute submitted to Arbitration in accordance with (vi) above shall be governed by, and dealt with as if it were the subject of a Complaint in accordance with these Rules, except that it shall be deemed a submission to the Arbitrator already appointed, and shall be determined by the Arbitrator accordingly.

 

1.7 Pre-Hearing Procedures

 

  (a) Upon completion of the foregoing steps in Section 1.6 above, the Arbitrator will call a meeting of the Parties (the “Preliminary Meeting”). At the Preliminary Meeting, the Arbitrator will do the following:

 

  (i) review the issues raised in the proceedings;

 

  (ii) determine, if possible, whether there are any matters which should be addressed on motion prior to the Hearing (as defined in Section 2.6 below);

 

  (iii) determine whether the date and time selected for the Hearing allows sufficient time for all Parties to present their case fully and fairly to the Arbitrator;

 

  (iv) if no date and time for the Hearing has been selected, determine such date and time; and

 

  (v) address any other issues relevant to the process and scheduling of the Hearing.

 

  (b) After hearing submissions on all of the above-noted matters, the Arbitrator will:

 

  (i) set a schedule with time lines, identifying steps to be taken prior to the Hearing and the dates by when such steps must be completed;

 

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  (ii) if appropriate set a new date for the Hearing to take place, confirm his direction in this regard in writing, and serve it on all Parties within five (5) calendar days of the Preliminary Meeting; and

 

  (iii) make any other order that may assist in the just and most expeditious disposition of the proceeding.

 

  (c) In making any award or directions on the above-noted matters, the Arbitrator will take into account that the Parties intend that the Arbitration be completed as expeditiously as possible, while affording all Parties sufficient opportunity to present their respective positions fully and fairly.

 

1.8 Schedule

The Parties agree to use their best efforts to ensure that the Arbitration proceeds in accordance with the established schedule. The Arbitrator shall determine what, if any, sanction should be made against any Party that is unable or unwilling to proceed with the Arbitration in accordance with the established schedule.

 

1.9 Production of Documents

 

  (a) The Parties agree to exchange sworn Affidavits of Documents and make their documents available for Inspection or photocopying by each Party opposite by such date prior to the Hearing as determined by the Arbitrator. The Parties further agree that all relevant and producible documents shall be produced in chronological order to the extent reasonably feasible and that they will provide, in hard copy and electronic form, a list of all such documents with sufficient description to identify the documents. Documents for which privilege is claimed shall be listed by category with descriptions sufficient to disclose the foundation for the claimed privilege. Any documents in the possession, control or power of a corporation, employee or former employee which is or was affiliated in any way with one of the Parties shall be deemed to be a document in the possession, control or power of the Party with which that corporation, employee or former employee is or was affiliated, unless that Party, in good faith, is unable with reasonable efforts to obtain production of such documents.

 

  (b) Each Party shall be entitled to cross-examine the deponent of each other Party’s Affidavit of Documents. Such cross-examination will not exceed one, six-hour day, with no right of extension or recall. Each Party will examine each other Party’s deponent at the date and time established by the Arbitrator unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing.

 

2.1 Examinations for Discovery

The Parties are entitled to conduct examinations for discovery as hereinafter set forth:

 

  (a) The examinations shall be conducted at such date(s) and time(s) as established by the Arbitrator unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing.

 

  (b) The examinations for each Party shall not exceed in total five (5) full Business Days.

 

  (c) Any undertakings given by Persons examined on behalf of a Party shall be completed and responses served on each other Party not later than thirty (30) days after completion of all examinations of such Persons, and thereafter each Party shall be entitled to not more than two (2) additional days of examination in relation to the undertakings, which shall take place at such date(s) and time(s) as established by the Arbitrator unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing.

 

  (d) No further examinations shall be permitted except with leave of the Arbitrator.

 

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2.2 Confidentiality

The Parties do hereby acknowledge that the confidentiality of information disclosed during the course of the Arbitration is governed by Section 18 of the Agreement, which is hereby confirmed and incorporated herein by this reference. All evidence taken during the conduct of the Arbitration and all information, statements or documents which are produced during the discovery process leading to the Hearing or introduced during the Hearing shall be subject to an undertaking by the Parties hereto, including the Parties’ counsel, employees and expert witnesses and the Arbitrator, that no use or disclosure of the evidence, information, statements or documents shall be made except for the purposes of this Arbitration, unless with the express written consent of both Parties. The Parties do further agree that any document produced by a Party pursuant to Section 1.9 or during the Arbitration shall be returned, upon the conclusion of the Arbitration, to the Party having produced the document, and all copies of such document shall likewise be returned.

 

2.3 Lay Witnesses

Except with leave of the Arbitrator, no evidence of a lay witness shall be received by the Arbitrator unless a signed witness statement setting out the substance of the proposed evidence of the witness has been served on each Party opposite not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Hearing. Witness statements of lay witnesses shall not be provided to the Arbitrator nor shall they be admissible in examination-in-chief, except with the consent of the Parties. The witness may be cross-examined on the witness statement o provided. The document numbers of all documents intended to be tendered as exhibits upon the examination-in-chief of the lay witnesses shall be provided with the lay witness statements.

 

2.4 Expert Witnesses

 

  (a) Except with leave of the Arbitrator, no evidence of an expert witness shall be received by the Arbitrator unless the signed final expert report of the expert witness and a statement of the expert’s qualifications have been served on each other Party by sixty (60) days prior to the Hearing. Expert evidence may be rebutted, provided however that, except with leave of the Arbitrator, no expert evidence to rebut the evidence of an expert witness shall be received by the Arbitrator unless the signed, final expert rebuttal report of the rebuttal expert witness and a statement of the rebuttal expert’s qualifications have been served on the Party opposite by thirty (30) days prior to the Hearing.

 

  (b) Unless a Party opposite advises the Party proposing an expert witness of an objection to the qualification of such expert witness or to the admissibility of all or part of the report of such expert witness within fifteen (15) days after the Party opposite’s receipt of such report, the report, or that part to which no objection is stated, shall be filed by the Party proposing such expert witness with the Arbitrator by ten (10) days prior to the Hearing, and shall be admissible as evidence upon the examination-in-chief of such expert witness. Expert witnesses shall be available for cross-examination.

 

  (c) At such date and time as established by the Arbitrator, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing, each Party shall be entitled to conduct an oral examination of each expert for each other Party. Such examinations will be conducted under oath and will be limited to one, six-hour day, with no right of extension or recall. The substance of the examination shall be limited to examination on the expert report, the expert rebuttal report, if any the documents relied on by the expert, the expert’s qualifications, and the expert’s opinions as they concern the issues of the Arbitration.

 

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2.5 Legal Briefs

By twenty (20) days prior to the Hearing, the Parties will exchange and deliver to the Arbitrator their legal briefs outlining all arguments intended to be raised in the Arbitration. Within ten (10) days after the exchange of such briefs, the Parties will exchange and deliver to the Arbitrator their reply briefs responding to the legal briefs.

 

2.6 Meetings and Hearings

 

  (a) The Arbitrator shall appoint the time, date and place of meetings and the hearing in the Arbitration (the “Hearing”), and will give all the Parties adequate notice of these. The place of all proceedings in the Arbitration shall be as set out in Section 1.4 and all proceedings shall take place there, unless the Arbitrator otherwise directs.

 

  (b) All proceedings and the rendering of the award will be in private and the Parties shall ensure that the conduct of the Arbitration and the terms of the award shall be kept confidential unless the Parties otherwise agree.

 

  (c) Unless otherwise determined by the Arbitrator, the Parties shall present their evidence at the Hearing in the following manner:

 

  (i) Each Party shall present its evidence through individual witnesses who shall testify under oath or affirmation and in addition thereto, each Party shall be entitled to discovery read-ins as permitted by the Rules of Civil Procedure;

 

  (ii) The Applicant shall present its evidence first, then the Respondent shall present its evidence including any rebuttal evidence and finally the Applicant shall present its rebuttal evidence,

 

  (iii) The order of examination of witnesses shall be examination-in-chief by Counsel for the Party, cross-examination by Counsel for each other Party and then re-examination by the Party’s Counsel, and

 

  (iv) The Arbitrator shall also have the right to examine the witness;

 

  (d) Following conclusion of the evidence, the Applicant shall present its oral argument which shall be followed by the oral argument of the Respondent, and the Applicant shall have the right of reply; and

 

  (e) The Parties agree to retain the services of a qualified court reporter to transcribe the evidence and argument.

 

2.7 Arbitrator’s Decision

 

  (a) The Arbitrator shall render his or her decision and communicate the award to the Parties not later than sixty (60) days after the close of argument in the Arbitration, subject to any reasonable delay due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event that there is a reference back to the Arbitrator pursuant to Section 2.7(b) below, then the Arbitrator shall render his further decision and communicate his award to the Parties as expeditiously as reasonably possible.

 

  (b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if within sixty (60) days following delivery of the award by the Arbitrator, any Party determines that clarification of the award is required, then any Party may apply in writing to the Arbitrator for such clarification and shall concurrently deliver a copy of such application to each other Party. The reference back for clarification, if

 

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  any, to the Arbitrator shall be made not earlier than thirty (30) days, and not later than sixty (60) days, following delivery of the award by the Arbitrator. The Arbitrator shall have full authority, subject to these Rules, to deal with any issue referred back to the Arbitrator for clarification. The Arbitrator shall, subject to these Rules, make such directions as he or she considers to be appropriate relative to the scheduling of a further hearing with respect to such clarification, including further production of documents, presentation of evidence and legal submissions, if any, in connection with the disposition of those matters referred back to the Arbitrator in accordance with this paragraph. For the purposes of clarification, the Arbitrator has no jurisdiction to hear new evidence or new arguments on either new issues or issues on which the Parties have already entered evidence and submitted arguments.

 

2.8 Costs

Each Party shall be responsible for its own costs incurred in conducting the Arbitration, and shall share the costs associated with the Arbitrator and other costs of the Arbitration equally; provided that the Arbitrator shall have the discretion to allocate all or any of the foregoing costs in a different manner.

 

2.9 Miscellaneous

 

  (a) All written statements and responses thereto and other notices, requests and demands, required or permitted hereunder, shall be in writing and shall be delivered in accordance with Section 21.7 of the Agreement.

 

  (b) The Arbitrator shall be paid his or her normal professional fees for his or her time and attendance in dealing with a Dispute.

 

  (c) The award shall conform with the requirements set out in the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario).

 

  (d) Unless the Parties otherwise permit, time is of the essence in any Arbitration pursuant to these Rules.

The Parties by agreement in writing may at any time amend these Rules in any manner.

 

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SCHEDULE C: 165# STEAM SPECIFICATIONS

CONFIDENTIAL

Contract Quality of 165# Steam delivered by TransAlta to LANXESS:

Nominal 165# steam: Temperature, Pressure and Chemical Quality criteria in ESA

Temperature:

 

Minimum:

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Nominal:

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Maximum:

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Pressure:

 

Minimum:

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Nominal:

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Maximum:

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Chemical quality:

 

Table 2 (Steam Quality Standard - All Pressures)

   Contract Standard

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SCHEDULE “F”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

GENERAL TERMS APPLICABLE TO EASEMENTS

FOR PIPELINES AND FACILITIES

In this Schedule “F”, “ Transferor ” means the Vendor or the Purchaser, as the case may be, that is granting an easement; “ Transferee ” means the Purchaser or the Vendor, as the case may be, that is receiving the benefit of an easement, “ Easement Lands ” means the lands to be made subject to an easement in accordance with this Agreement; “ pipelines and facilities ” means those pipelines and cables to be constructed or installed in or on the Easement Lands for which such easement has been granted in accordance with this Agreement.

The Transferor grants to the Transferee the right of ingress and egress to and from the Easement Lands by the Transferee’s equipment, employees, contractors or agents, at such times and over such route or routes as may be reasonably designated from time to time by the Transferor, provided however that in exercising such right of ingress and egress the Transferee covenants to abide by the usual rules and regulations of the Transferor as applied to the lands in which the Easement Lands are located.

The Transferee covenants that it shall, at its own cost and expenses, construct, install, inspect, replace, alter, maintain, protect, remove and repair the pipelines and facilities in a good and workmanlike manner. The Transferee further covenants that if it should, at any time, discontinue use of any of the pipelines and facilities, it shall forthwith, at its own cost and expenses, remove same and restore the Easement Lands to their previous condition and the easement and rights granted shall thereupon be terminated. In the event the Transferee fails to so remove the pipeline and facilities and restore the Easement Lands to their previous condition within a reasonable time, the Transferor may do so at the cost and expense of the Transferee.

The Transferee covenants that it, its agents and contractors shall maintain, at all times during installation or repair of the pipelines and facilities the following comprehensive liability insurance (or such greater amount as the Transferor may reasonably require from time to time) to protect the Transferor and Transferee against loss or damage:

 

   

a Commercial General Liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $10,000,000.00 per occurrence and in the aggregate, which policy shall include cross-liability and severability of interest endorsements;

 

   

a general environmental liability insurance policy in an amount not less than $10,000,00.00 per incident and in the aggregate; and

 

   

an owned and non-owned automobile insurance policy in an amount of not less than $10,000,000.00 per occurrence;

covering the Transferor and the Transferee with respect to all claims, demands, actions or proceedings for sums of money, damages, costs, penalties and losses and all liability which may be imposed by law for loss of life, personal injury or damage to property arising or resulting from the installation or repair of the pipelines and facilities.

The Transferee covenants that upon completing any construction or other work on the Easement Lands it shall forthwith restore the Easement Lands to the same condition as prior to such construction work and remove all waste material from the Easement Lands. In the event the Transferee fails to so restore the Easement Lands to their previous condition or to remove all waste material, within a reasonable time following completion of the construction or other work, the Transferor may do so without Notice at the cost and expense of the Transferee.

The Transferee covenants that it shall submit complete and adequate design drawings and specifications to the Transferor and obtain written approval for such drawings and specifications from the Transferor prior to commencing construction of any pipelines and facilities or any

 

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modifications thereto. The Transferee covenants to carry out all such construction strictly in accordance with such drawings and specifications as are approved by Transferor, provided however that the Transferor shall not, as a result, be liable for any fault in design or construction.

The Transferee covenants that it shall supply complete “as built” engineering drawings of the completed work (including material specifications of piping) to the Transferor, forthwith upon completion of the installation of any pipelines and facilities or any modification thereto.

In exercising its easement and rights and carrying out its obligations hereunder, the Transferee covenants to act in a prudent, expeditious and reasonable manner so as to minimize, to the extent reasonably possible, interference with the Transferor’s continue use and operation of the Transferor’s lands, and the Transferee further covenants to protect, defend, reimburse, indemnify and save the Transferor and its employees, servants and agents harmless from and against all manner of claims, demands, actions, suits, losses, costs, expenses or damages occasioned by or resulting from the Transferee, its employees, agents or contractors or any other person or entity for which the Transferee is responsible at law exercising any of the Transferee’s easement or rights or carrying out or failing to carry out any of the Transferee’s obligations hereunder.

If the Transferee or any of its employees, servants, agents or contractors, in exercising any of the Transferee’s easement or rights or carrying out or failing to carry out any of the Transferee’s obligations herein, causes damage to the Transferor’s lands and/or any structures located therein or thereon, the Transferee covenants to repair the damage forthwith at its own expense and restore that portion of said lands and/or the structures located therein or thereon, which has been so damaged, to its previous condition.

The easement and rights hereby granted are subject to the right of the Transferor and its successors and assigns to use the Easement Lands at all times for any purpose whatsoever, provided such use does not unreasonably interfere with the rights granted to the Transferee hereunder. In the event that the location of any of the pipelines and facilities on the Easement Lands, in the reasonable opinion of the Transferor, at any time interferes with the Transferor’s use of the Easement Lands or any of its other lands, the Transferee shall, at the Transferor’s cost and in accordance with reasonable Notice from the Transferor, modify or change the pipelines and facilities or relocate the pipelines and facilities to a new location provided by the Transferor, provided that such new location is satisfactory to the Transferee, acting reasonably. In the event that the pipeline and facilities are relocated, the Transferor shall grant an easement to the Transferee in respect of the new location, upon the same terms as herein set out, and the Transferee shall thereupon release all of its right, title and interest in the Easement Lands.

The Transferee covenants to pay all charges, taxes, rates and assessments relating in any manner to the pipelines and facilities or otherwise arising out of its use or occupancy of the Easement Lands.

The Transferee covenants to at all times observe and conform with all applicable laws, now or hereafter in force, relating in any manner to the pipelines and facilities, or to the exercise of the Transferee’s easement and rights, or the carrying out of the Transferee’s obligations hereunder.

 

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SCHEDULE “G”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

VENDOR’S PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION PLAN

Illustrative Sketch - Subject to survey and detailed description

LOGO

 

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SCHEDULE “H”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

RULES OF ARBITRATION

 

1. Jurisdiction and Scope

 

  1.1 Jurisdiction and Scope

 

  (a) The rules (the “ Rules ”) governing the arbitration of any dispute that this Agreement requires or permits to be submitted to arbitration (the “ Arbitration ”) are set out below. The Parties expressly acknowledge and agree that they have agreed to submit certain disputes to arbitration as provided in this Agreement to ensure the just, expeditious, economical and final determination of such disputes and that the Arbitrator’s powers in respect of any Arbitration hereunder shall be exercised in accordance with such intent.

 

  (b) Subject to the provisions of these Rules, the Arbitration Act , 1991, (Ontario) shall govern the conduct of the Arbitration and shall be binding on the Parties. However, the following Sections of the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario) shall not be applicable to the Arbitration:

 

  (i) Section 21 “Evidence”;

 

  (ii) Section 28 “Appointment of expert”;

 

  (iii) Section 40 “Explanation”; and

 

  (iv) Section 45 “Appeal on question of law”.

 

  (c) Each of the Parties expressly acknowledges and agrees that:

 

  (i) it shall not apply to the courts of Ontario or any other jurisdiction to attempt to enjoin, delay, impede or otherwise interfere with or limit the scope of the Arbitration or the powers of the Arbitrator appointed under these Rules to hear the Arbitration as defined in Section 1.5 below;

 

  (ii) the award of the Arbitrator shall be final and conclusive and there shall be no appeal therefrom of whatsoever nature or kind to any court, tribunal or other authority, except as set out below; and

 

  (iii) the award of the Arbitrator may be entered and enforced by any court in any jurisdiction having jurisdiction over the Parties and/or the subject matter of the award and/or the properties or assets of either of the Parties as set out in the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario);

provided , however, that the foregoing shall not prevent either Party from applying to the courts of Ontario for a determination with respect to any matter or challenge provided for in any Sections of the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario) that are applicable to this Arbitration.

 

  (d) The Arbitrator has the jurisdiction to deal with all matters relating to the dispute as provided for by the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario) including, without limitation, the jurisdiction:

 

  (i) to determine any question of law, including equity, arising in the Arbitration in accordance with Sections 1.2 and 1.3 below;

 

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  (ii) to determine any question of fact including questions of good faith, dishonesty or fraud arising in the Arbitration;

 

  (iii) to order any Party to furnish such further details of that Party’s case, as to fact or law, as he or she may require;

 

  (iv) to require or permit the Parties to give evidence under oath or solemn affirmation;

 

  (v) to order the Parties or either of them to make interim payments towards the costs of the Arbitration; and

 

  (vi) to award interest on any sum and to any date at such rates as he or she determines to be appropriate.

 

  (e) Unless the Parties shall at any time otherwise agree in writing, the Arbitrator shall have the power, on the application of either of the Parties or on his or her own motion (but in either case only after hearing or receiving any representations from the Parties concerned which he or she determines in his or her discretion to be appropriate):

 

  (i) to allow other Parties to be joined in the Arbitration with their express consent, and make a single final award determining all disputes between them;

 

  (ii) to allow any Party, upon such terms (as to costs and otherwise) as he or she shall determine, to amend its claim, defence, reply, counter-claim or defence to counter-claim;

 

  (iii) to extend or abbreviate any time limits provided by these Rules or by his or her directions;

 

  (iv) to direct the Parties to exchange written statements, verified by oath or affirmation, of the evidence of witnesses, and direct which of the makers of such statements are to attend before him or her for oral examinations;

 

  (v) to determine what witnesses (if any) are to attend before him or her, and the order and manner (including cross-examination, as recognized under the laws of Ontario) in which, and by whom, they are to be orally examined;

 

  (vi) to order the Parties to make any property or thing available for his or her inspection or inspection by the other Party and inspect it in their presence;

 

  (vii) subject to taking such steps as may be reasonably necessary to protect any third party confidentiality rights, to order the Parties to produce to him or her, and to each other for inspection, and to supply copies of, any documents or classes of documents in their respective possession, control or power which he or she determines to be relevant;

 

  (viii) to order the preservation or storage of any property or thing under the control of any of the Parties relevant to the dispute before him or her;

 

  (ix) to make interim orders for security for costs for any Party’s own costs, and to secure all or part of any amount in dispute in the Arbitration;

 

  (x) to make rulings, give directions and generally deal with any and all interlocutory matters relating to the issues in the Arbitration; and

 

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  (xi) to issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of any person before the Hearing, each such subpoena to be enforceable in the same manner as if it had been issued by a court of the Province of Ontario.

 

  (f) Interlocutory motions are to be heard by the Arbitrator at any time, on two Business Days’ notice to the Party opposite and subject to the availability of the Arbitrator. There shall be no right of appeal, under any circumstances, from an interlocutory decision made by the Arbitrator.

 

  1.2 Laws of Evidence and Rules of Civil Procedure

The laws of evidence applicable in trials conducted before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice shall be applied in the Arbitration. Subject to these Rules, the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure shall be applied to the Arbitration, with the exception that any reference to “Court” in said Rules of Civil Procedure shall be construed to be a reference to the Arbitrator.

 

  1.3 Applicable Law

The law governing the Arbitration shall be that of the Province of Ontario.

 

  1.4 Place of Arbitration

The place of the Arbitration shall be the City of Sarnia, Ontario.

 

  1.5 Appointment of Arbitrator

 

  (a) As used in these Rules, the term “ Arbitrator ” means the arbitrator appointed pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) below. Any Arbitrator appointed pursuant to paragraph (b) or (c) below shall have such technical and other qualifications as may reasonably be necessary to enable such Arbitrator to properly adjudicate the dispute submitted to such Arbitrator.

 

  (b) The Arbitration shall be commenced, pursuant to the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario), by the delivery of a written complaint (the “ Complaint ”) by a Party (the “ Applicant ”) to the other Party (the “ Respondent ”). The Complaint shall describe the dispute and nominate an arbitrator. Within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the Complaint, the Respondent may, by notice to the Applicant, concur in the appointment of that arbitrator or may disagree with the nomination of the arbitrator, and failing the delivery of such notice by the Respondent, the Respondent shall be deemed to have concurred in the appointment of the arbitrator nominated by the Applicant and such arbitrator shall determine the dispute acting alone.

 

  (c) If the Respondent disagrees with the nomination of the arbitrator pursuant to paragraph (b) above, then, within fifteen (15) days delivery of the Respondent’s notice to that effect, the Respondent and the Applicant shall agree on the appointment of an arbitrator, failing which the arbitrator may be appointed by a Judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on the application of either the Applicant or the Respondent, on notice to the other. Upon such appointment, such arbitrator shall determine the dispute acting alone.

 

  (d) Any decision of the Arbitrator made with respect to a dispute or with respect to any aspect of, or any matter related to, the Arbitration (including, without limitation, the procedures of the Arbitration), shall be rendered in writing and shall contain a brief recital of the facts upon which the decision is made and the reasons thereof.

 

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  1.6 Pleadings

 

  (a) The following shall apply to the Arbitration of any dispute:

 

  (i) within thirty (30) days of the appointment of the Arbitrator, the Applicant shall deliver to the Respondent and the Arbitrator a written statement (which for the purposes of this Appendix 2 only shall be referred to as the “ Claim ”) concerning a dispute setting forth, with particularity, its position on the dispute and the material facts upon which it intends to rely;

 

  (ii) if the Applicant fails to deliver a Claim within the time limits referred to in (i) above, the Arbitrator shall proceed pursuant to the procedures relating to default set out in the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario);

 

  (iii) within twenty-one (21) days of the delivery of the Claim, the Respondent shall deliver to the Applicant and the Arbitrator a written response (the “ Defence ”) setting forth, with particularity, its position on the dispute and the material facts upon which it intends to rely;

 

  (iv) if the Respondent fails to deliver a Defence within the time limit referred to in (iii) above, the Arbitrator shall proceed pursuant to the procedures relating to default set out in the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario);

 

  (v) within ten (10) days after the delivery of the Defence, the Applicant may deliver to the Respondent and the Arbitrator a written reply to the Defence (the “ Reply ”), setting forth, with particularity, its response, if any, to the Defence;

 

  (vi) within the time provided for the delivery of the Defence to the Claim, the Respondent may also deliver to the Applicant and the Arbitrator a counter-claim (the “ Counter-Claim ”) setting forth, with particularity, any additional dispute for the Arbitrator to decide;

 

  (vii) within twenty-one (21) days of the delivery of a Counter-Claim, the Applicant shall deliver to the Respondent and the Arbitrator a defence to such Counter-Claim (the “ Defence to Counter-Claim ”). If the Applicant fails to deliver a Defence to Counter-Claim within such period, the Arbitrator shall proceed pursuant to the procedures relating to default of a Party set out in the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario);

 

  (viii) within ten (10) days after the delivery of a Defence to Counter-Claim, the Respondent may deliver to the Applicant and the Arbitrator a reply to such Defence to Counter-Claim; and

 

  (ix) any dispute submitted to Arbitration in accordance with (vi) above shall be governed by, and dealt with as if it were the subject of a Complaint in accordance with these Rules, except that it shall be deemed a submission to the Arbitrator already appointed, and shall be determined by the Arbitrator accordingly.

 

  1.7 Pre-Hearing Procedures

 

  (a) Upon completion of the foregoing steps in Section 1.6 above, the Arbitrator will call a meeting of the Parties (the “ Preliminary Meeting ”). At the Preliminary Meeting, the Arbitrator will do the following:

 

  (i) review the issues raised in the proceedings;

 

  (ii) determine, if possible, whether there are any matters which should be addressed on motion prior to the Hearing (as defined in Section 2.6 below);

 

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  (iii) determine whether the date and time selected for the Hearing allows sufficient time for both Parties to present their case fully and fairly to the Arbitrator;

 

  (iv) if no date and time for the Hearing has been selected, determine such date and time; and

 

  (v) address any other issues relevant to the process and scheduling of the Hearing.

 

  (b) After hearing submissions on all of the above-noted matters, the Arbitrator will:

 

  (i) set a schedule with time lines, identifying steps to be taken prior to the Hearing and the dates by when such steps must be completed;

 

  (ii) if appropriate set a new date for the Hearing to take place, confirm his direction in this regard in writing, and serve it on both Parties within five (5) calendar days of the Preliminary Meeting; and

 

  (iii) make any other order that may assist in the just and most expeditious disposition of the proceeding.

 

  (c) In making any award or directions on the above-noted matters, the Arbitrator will take into account that the Parties intend that the Arbitration be completed as expeditiously as possible, while affording both Parties sufficient opportunity to present their respective positions fully and fairly.

 

  1.8 Schedule

The Parties agree to use their best efforts to ensure that the Arbitration proceeds in accordance with the established schedule. The Arbitrator shall determine what, if any, sanction should be made against any Party that is unable or unwilling to proceed with the Arbitration in accordance with the established schedule.

 

  1.9 Production of Documents

 

  (a) The Parties agree to exchange sworn Affidavits of Documents and make their documents available for inspection or photocopying by the Party opposite by such date prior to the Hearing as determined by the Arbitrator. The Parties further agree that all relevant and producible documents shall be produced in chronological order to the extent reasonably feasible and that they will provide, in hard copy and electronic form, a list of all such documents with sufficient description to identify the documents. Documents for which privilege is claimed shall be listed by category with descriptions sufficient to disclose the foundation for the claimed privilege. Any documents in the possession, control or power of a corporation, employee or former employee which is or was affiliated in any way with one of the Parties shall be deemed to be a document in the possession, control or power of the Party with which that corporation, employee or former employee is or was affiliated, unless the Party, in good faith, is unable with reasonable efforts to obtain production of such documents.

 

  (b) Each Party shall be entitled to cross-examine the deponent of the other Party’s Affidavit of Documents. Such cross-examination will not exceed one, six-hour day, with no right of extension or recall. Each Party will examine the other Party’s deponent at the date and time established by the Arbitrator unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing.

 

2. Examinations for Discovery

 

  2.1 Examinations for Discovery

The Parties are entitled to conduct examinations for discovery as hereinafter set forth:

 

  (a) The examinations shall be conducted at such date(s) and time(s) as established by the Arbitrator unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing.

 

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  (b) The examinations for each Party shall not exceed in total five (5) full Business Days.

 

  (c) Any undertakings given by persons examined on behalf of a Party shall be completed and responses served on the other Party not later than thirty (30) days after completion of all examinations of such persons, and thereafter each Party shall be entitled to not more than two (2) additional days of examination in relation to the undertakings, which shall take place at such date(s) and time(s) as established by the Arbitrator unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing.

 

  (d) No further examinations shall be permitted except with leave of the Arbitrator.

 

  2.2 Confidentiality

The Parties do hereby acknowledge that the confidentiality of information disclosed during the course of the Arbitration is governed by Section 24 of this Agreement, which is hereby confirmed and incorporated herein by this reference. All evidence taken during the conduct of the Arbitration and all information, statements or documents which are produced during the discovery process leading to the Hearing or introduced during the Hearing shall be subject to an undertaking by the Parties hereto, including the Parties’ counsel, employees and expert witnesses and the Arbitrator, that no use or disclosure of the evidence, information, statements or documents shall be made except for the purposes of this Arbitration, unless with the express written consent of both Parties. The Parties do further agree that any document produced by a Party pursuant to Section 1.9 above or during the Arbitration shall be returned, upon the conclusion of the Arbitration, to the Party having produced the document, and all copies of such document shall likewise be returned.

 

  2.3 Lay Witnesses

Except with leave of the Arbitrator, no evidence of a lay witness shall be received by the Arbitrator unless a signed witness statement setting out the substance of the proposed evidence of the witness has been served on the Party opposite not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Hearing. Witness statements of lay witnesses shall not be provided to the Arbitrator nor shall they be admissible in examination-in-chief, except with the consent of the Parties. The witness may be cross-examined on the witness statement so provided. The document numbers of all documents intended to be tendered as exhibits upon the examination-in-chief of the lay witnesses shall be provided with the lay witness statements.

 

  2.4 Expert Witnesses

 

  (a) Except with leave of the Arbitrator, no evidence of an expert witness shall be received by the Arbitrator unless the signed final expert report of the expert witness and a statement of the expert’s qualifications have been served on the Party opposite by sixty (60) days prior to the Hearing. Expert evidence may be rebutted, provided however that, except with leave of the Arbitrator, no expert evidence to rebut the evidence of an expert witness shall be received by the Arbitrator unless the signed, final expert rebuttal report of the rebuttal expert witness and a statement of the rebuttal expert’s qualifications have been served on the Party opposite by thirty (30) days prior to the Hearing.

 

  (b) Unless the Party opposite advises the Party proposing an expert witness of an objection to the qualification of such expert witness or to the admissibility of all or part of the report of such expert witness within fifteen (15) days after the Party opposite’s receipt of such report, the report, or that part to which no objection is stated, shall be filed by the Party proposing such expert witness with the Arbitrator by ten (10) days

 

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  prior to the Hearing, and shall be admissible as evidence upon the examination-in-chief of such expert witness. Expert witnesses shall be available for cross-examination.

 

  (c) At such date and time as established by the Arbitrator, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing, each Party shall be entitled to conduct an oral examination of each expert for the other Party. Such examinations will be conducted under oath and will be limited to one, six-hour day, with no right of extension or recall. The substance of the examination shall be limited to examination on the expert report, the expert rebuttal report, if any, the documents relied on by the expert, the expert’s qualifications, and the expert’s opinions as they concern the issues of the Arbitration.

 

  2.5 Legal Briefs

By twenty (20) days prior to the Hearing, the Parties will exchange and deliver to the Arbitrator their legal briefs outlining all arguments intended to be raised in the Arbitration. Within ten (10) days after the exchange of such briefs, the Parties will exchange and deliver to the Arbitrator their reply briefs responding to the legal briefs.

 

  2.6 Meetings and Hearings

 

  (a) The Arbitrator shall appoint the time, date and place of meetings and the hearing in the Arbitration (the “ Hearing ”), and will give all the Parties adequate notice of these. The place of all proceedings in the Arbitration shall be as set out in Section 1.4 of this Appendix 2 and all proceedings shall take place there, unless the Arbitrator otherwise directs.

 

  (b) All proceedings and the rendering of the award will be in private and the Parties shall ensure that the conduct of the Arbitration and the terms of the award shall be kept confidential unless the Parties otherwise agree.

 

  (c) Unless otherwise determined by the Arbitrator, the Parties shall present their evidence at the Hearing in the following manner:

 

  (i) Each Party shall present its evidence through individual witnesses who shall testify under oath or affirmation and in addition thereto, each Party shall be entitled to discovery read-ins as permitted by the Rules of Civil Procedure ;

 

  (ii) The Applicant shall present its evidence first, then the Respondent shall present its evidence including any rebuttal evidence and finally the Applicant shall present its rebuttal evidence,

 

  (iii) The order of examination of witnesses shall be examination-in-chief by Counsel for the Party, cross-examination by Counsel for the other Party and then re-examination by the Party’s Counsel, and

 

  (iv) The Arbitrator shall also have the right to examine the witness;

 

  (d) Following conclusion of the evidence, the Applicant shall present its oral argument which shall be followed by the oral argument of the Respondent, and the Applicant shall have the right of reply; and

 

  (e) The Parties agree to retain the services of a qualified court reporter to transcribe the evidence and argument.

 

  2.7 Arbitrator’s Decision

 

  (a) The Arbitrator shall render his or her decision and communicate the award to the Parties not later than sixty (60) days after the close of argument in the Arbitration, subject to any reasonable delay due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event that there is a reference back to the Arbitrator pursuant to Section 2.7(b) below, then the Arbitrator shall render his further decision and communicate his award to the Parties as expeditiously as reasonably possible.

 

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  (b) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if within sixty (60) days following delivery of the award by the Arbitrator, either Party determines that clarification of the award is required, then either Party may apply in writing to the Arbitrator for such clarification and shall concurrently deliver a copy of such application to the other Party. The reference back for clarification, if any, to the Arbitrator shall be made not earlier than thirty (30) days, and not later than sixty (60) days, following delivery of the award by the Arbitrator. The Arbitrator shall have full authority, subject to these Rules, to deal with any issue referred back to the Arbitrator for clarification. The Arbitrator shall, subject to these Rules, make such directions as he or she considers to be appropriate relative to the scheduling of a further hearing with respect to such clarification, including further production of documents, presentation of evidence and legal submissions, if any, in connection with the disposition of those matters referred back to the Arbitrator in accordance with this paragraph. For the purposes of clarification, the Arbitrator has no jurisdiction to hear new evidence or new arguments on either new issues or issues on which the Parties have already entered evidence and submitted arguments.

 

  2.8 Costs

Each Party shall be responsible for its own costs incurred in conducting the Arbitration, and shall share the costs associated with the Arbitrator and other costs of the Arbitration equally; provided that the Arbitrator shall have the discretion to allocate all or any of the foregoing costs in a different manner.

 

  2.9 Miscellaneous

 

  (a) All written statements and responses thereto and other notices, requests and demands, required or permitted hereunder, shall be in writing and shall be delivered in accordance with Section 6.1 of this Agreement.

 

  (b) The Arbitrator shall be paid his or her normal professional fees for his or her time and attendance in dealing with a dispute.

 

  (c) The award shall conform with the requirements set out in the Arbitration Act , 1991 (Ontario).

 

  (d) Unless the Parties otherwise permit, time is of the essence in any Arbitration pursuant to these Rules.

 

  (e) The Parties by agreement in writing may at any time amend these Rules in any manner.

 

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SCHEDULE “I”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

RELOCATION/DEMOLITION

SCOPE OF WORK

 

1. Definitions

In this Schedule:

 

  (a) Relocation/Demolition Work ” means the relocation and/or demolition work set out in Section 4.2 hereof.

 

  (b) Engineering Work ” means the assessment, evaluation, conceptualization, planning, and defining of the work to be undertaken, and preparation of detailed design documentation, to carry out the Relocation/Demolition Work and the preparation of proposal and/or tender documents and agreements to be issued for the selection, where applicable, of service providers to carry out the Relocation/Demolition Work, but does not include the awarding of any such proposal and/or tender documents or agreements to any Persons.

 

  (c) Persons ” includes individuals, associations, organizations, partnerships and corporations.

 

  (d) Remediation Work ” means the remediation work described in, and to be carried out in accordance with, Appendix 1 attached hereto.

 

  (e) Uncontrollable Conditions ” includes any condition, factor or event reasonably outside of the control of Vendor that causes or contributes to Vendor incurring a disruption or delay in undertaking and completing the work to be completed by Vendor pursuant to this Schedule I, including, without limitation, any disruption or delays reasonably attributable to weather conditions, and/or unavailability and/or shortage of labour, equipment, materials and energy required to perform the work contemplated in this Schedule I.

Any capitalized term in this Schedule I not specifically defined above shall have the meaning ascribed to it in the Agreement to which this Schedule is attached.

 

2. ENGINEERING WORK

 

  2.1. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and any delays caused by Uncontrollable Conditions, promptly after the Closing Date of the Agreement, Vendor shall commence the Engineering Work required to, where applicable, assess, evaluate, plan and tender the work necessary to complete the Relocation/Demolition Work set out in Section 4.2 below.

 

3. REMEDIATION WORK

 

  3.1. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and any delays caused by Uncontrollable Conditions, Vendor shall commence the Remediation Work promptly after the Conditional Commencement Date and endeavour to complete the Remediation Work within thirty-one (31) days after the Conditional Commencement Date.

 

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4. RELOCATION/DEMOLITION WORK

 

  4.1. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and any delays caused by Uncontrollable Conditions, Vendor shall commence the Relocation/Demolition Work promptly after the Conditional Commencement Date and endeavour to complete the Relocation/Demolition Work within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the Conditional Commencement Date.

 

  4.2. Vendor shall carry out or cause the following Relocation/Demolition Work to be carried out:

 

DESCRIPTION OF RELOCATION/DEMOLITION WORK

STRUCTURES TO BE RELOCATED /
DEMOLISHED

  

CURRENT LOCATION OF STRUCTURE TO
BE RELOCATED /DEMOLISHED

  

DESCRIPTION OF WORK RELATING TO
RELOCATION /DEMOLITION OF
STRUCTURE

Flare Line

   Located on the Lands at the Western Limit extending North from D Avenue to approximately 50 feet south of the property line of the Lands and heading East to the Vendor-owned infrastructure rack.    Installation of approximately 2000 feet of new flare line running from the Vendor’s Pilot Plant North across the Cut Off drain, turning West and then South to tie into the flare line header on the North side of D Avenue

Nitrogen Line

  

Located on the Lands at the North Limit extending and running East-West to the Vendor-owned infrastructure rack East of the property limit of the Lands.

   Installation of approximately 600 feet of new nitrogen piping

Plant Air Line

   Located on the Lands at the North Limit extending and running East-West to the Vendor-owned infrastructure rack East of property limit of the Lands.    Installation of approximately 600 feet of new plant air piping

Communication

Cable/Fibre Optic Lines

   Located on the Lands at the Western Limit extending North from D Avenue to approximately 50 feet South of the property line of the Lands and heading East to the Vendor-owned infrastructure rack.    Installation of approximately 2500 feet of new cable tray for two new fibre optic cables to run from Substation 100 and loop around to the Vendor’s Pilot Plant.

Flare Line Knock Out

Vessel (including

structural steel and

concrete)

  

Located on the Lands at the Northeast corner of the intersection of D Avenue and 2 nd Street.

   Upon completion of relocation of all of the above piping, the flare vessel will be demolished.

Pipe rack, structural

supports and concrete

foundations for pipe rack

   Located on the Lands at the Western Limit extending North from D Avenue to approximately 50 feet South of the property line of the Lands and heading East to the Vendor-owned infrastructure rack.    Upon completion of all of the above items, the existing lines, pipe rack, structural supports and concrete foundations will be demolished.

 

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  4.3. It is understood and agreed that until all relocation and demolition work contemplated above pertaining to any services and/or utilities located on the Lands and supplying Vendor’s pilot plant or other operations or facilities is carried out and completed, such services and utilities shall remain functional, live and uninterrupted on the Lands and shall remain the property of Vendor. Purchaser shall take all reasonable actions and precautions to protect such services and utilities from harm and/or damage while they remain on the Lands and until such time as Vendor has taken such services and utilities out of service. Vendor shall not be required to take such services and/or utilities out of service until after replacement services and utilities have been constructed, tested and commissioned by Vendor. Until such time, Purchaser shall not alter, remove, modify or do anything to any material, equipment or infrastructure pertaining to such services and utilities.

 

5. General Terms

 

  5.1. Vendor will endeavour to complete the work contemplated herein by the dates and/or within the time periods noted herein, to the extent Vendor can reasonably do so.

 

  5.2. Notwithstanding Section 5.1 above, Purchaser hereby acknowledges that any dates or time periods for the commencement and/or completion of any work contemplated under this Schedule I cannot be guaranteed but, rather, are subject to any delays and disruptions arising out of Uncontrollable Conditions, and that Vendor bears no responsibility for any delays occasioned by and resulting from any Uncontrollable Conditions.

 

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APPENDIX 1

Remediation Work

Background

AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, a division of AMEC Americas Limited (AMEC), was jointly retained by the Purchaser and the Vendor. to conduct a Soil and Groundwater Assessment (SGA) of the property located at 1265 Vidal Street, Sarnia, Ontario. This Soil and Groundwater Assessment was carried out in accordance with the Terms of Reference as provided in AMEC proposal/work agreement dated 29 June 2011.

The results of this study were documented in the AMEC report entitled “SOIL & GROUNDWATER ASSESSMENT PROPOSED BIO-AMBER SITE - INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY BIO-INDUSTRIAL PARK 1265 VIDAL STREET - FORMER LANXESS NBR UNIT SARNIA, ON”, on December 8, 2011.

Petroleum hydrocarbon concentrations (PHC) were found above the Ministry of the Environment (“MOE”) Table 3 - Full Depth Generic Site Condition Standards for non-potable groundwater, as listed in O.Reg 153 (“Table 3 Standard”), and collected from a single borehole sample (BH16-SA2).

This remediation will be to excavate and dispose of the contaminated soil in the area of elevated PHC concentrations, and restore the area with backfill material. Based on the soil characterization data from the AMEC study, the scope of this remediation is expected to be limited to the immediate vicinity surrounding BH16-SA2.

Objectives / Expectations

The presence of the contamination did not appear in any of the other borehole samples tested in the AMEC report. Given the anticipated localized nature of the PHC contamination, it is proposed the soil from an area of 3m x 3m and to a depth of 3 m be excavated as an initial stage and placed immediately in a roll-off bin and covered for temporary storage while the soil is characterized. The sides and base of the excavation will be examined for visual evidence of contamination. If there is no evidence of contamination then confirmatory soil samples will be collected as discussed below. If visual evidence indicates that further excavation is warranted, then the excavation work will continue. The excavation depth will not extend into the grey clay layer (~3.5m). Excavation beyond 75 m 3 will not proceed without discussion and agreement by both Parties. The excavation will remain open while the confirmatory sampling is being conducted.

The excavated soil will be analyzed to determine its appropriate waste classification: a toxicity characteristic leaching protocol (TCLP) analysis will be conducted on a single composite sample from each roll-off bin used in the excavation. Any soil from the excavation will be disposed of off-site.

Upon determining that there is no visual evidence of contamination at the edges of the excavation, five soil samples will be collected for confirmation: one from each wall and one from the base of the pit. The samples will be analyzed for PHC (F1-F4). The soil samples will be collected and placed in laboratory-supplied sample bottles and submitted for analysis at Lambton Scientific. The analytical results will be compared to the Table 3 Standard as defined by the MOE. Should the PHC concentrations be below the Table 3 Standard, then the excavation will be backfilled. However, should any of the confirmatory samples indicated that further PHC contamination exists above the Table 3 Standard, then additional excavation will be conducted. As stated above, additional excavation work will not proceed beyond 75 m 3 without discussion and agreement by both Parties.

 

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Backfill

Following the confirmation of the sampling results, the excavated area will be backfilled and compacted with clean fill. Suitable backfill material available from the Vendor’s clean soil stockpile north east of its Butyl unit will be used for backfill. The surface at excavated area will not be restored to its original condition prior to excavation, although it will be left in a tidy state.

 

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SCHEDULE “J”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

FORM OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT

RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AGREEMENT

BETWEEN:

LANXESS INC.

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BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

RECITALS

 

1. BioAmber Sarnia Inc. is acquiring from LANXESS Inc. the Lands (as hereinafter defined), in order for BioAmber Sarnia Inc. to build, construct, operate and maintain a plant for the production of bio-based succinic acid products and all related improvements and apparatus;

 

2. LANXESS Inc. is retaining various lands that abut and surround the Lands; and

 

3. BioAmber Sarnia Inc. and LANXESS have agreed that the use and future use of the Lands and the Option Lands (as hereinafter defined) by BioAmber Sarnia Inc. and any of its successors in interest will be subject to certain land use restrictions as set out herein.

NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual covenants set out herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties covenant and agree as follows:

A. Definitions

For the purposes of this Restrictive Covenant, the following terms have the meanings hereinafter provided:

Benefiting Owner ” means LANXESS Inc. and its successors, assigns and affiliates, including, without limitation, the successors in title to the Dominant Lands.

Dominant Lands ” means the Benefiting Owner’s lands abutting and/or surrounding the Lands and further described in Appendix 1 hereto.

Industrial Purposes ” means the use of the Lands and any buildings and structures located thereon for research, development, production and sale of bio-based chemicals, including without limitation succinic acid, 1.4 butanediol (BDO) and adipic acids, from renewable feedstock and derivatives of such bio-based chemicals such as esters and polyesters. “Industrial Purposes” also includes, subject to all required regulatory permissions being obtained and to any contractual restrictions imposed on LANXESS Inc. under any agreement with a third party, the construction and operation of an electricity generation facility to provide electricity for the purposes described in the preceding sentence.

Lands ” has the meaning ascribed to that term in section 1.29 and Schedule “A” of the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

 

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Party ” means either LANXESS Inc. or BioAmber Sarnia Inc. as the context requires, and each of their respective successors and assigns.

Parties ” means both LANXESS Inc. and BioAmber Sarnia Inc. and each of their respective successors and assigns.

Purchase and Sale Agreement ” means the agreement of purchase and sale to be entered into between BioAmber Sarnia Inc. and LANXESS Inc. to which the form of this Restrictive Covenant is attached as a schedule.

Option Lands ” means those lands that BioAmber Sarnia Inc. has an option to acquire from LANXESS Inc. pursuant to the Purchase and Sale Agreement.

Servient Lands ” means the Lands and, if and once acquired, the Option Lands and any parts thereof.

Servient Owner ” means BioAmber Sarnia Inc. and its successors and assigns, including, without limitation, successors in title to the Servient Lands and the Option Lands.

B. Restriction on Use of Lands

The Servient Owner, for itself and its successors and assigns, covenants and agrees that no part of the Servient Lands, now owned or controlled, or hereinafter acquired or controlled, by the Servient Owner or any of its affiliates or successors, may be used now or in the future for purposes other than Industrial Purposes. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Servient Owner, for itself and its successors and assigns, covenants and agrees that no part of the Servient Lands, now owned or controlled, or hereinafter acquired or controlled, by the Servient Owner or any of its affiliates or successors shall now or in the future be leased, used or occupied for residential, institutional or commercial purposes including, without limitation, leased, used or occupied for any entertainment business, financial services, schools, day care or any other purposes other than Industrial Purposes.

C. Benefit of Restrictive Covenant

 

  1) The burden of the restrictive covenant set forth in Section B above shall run and bind the Servient Lands and every part thereof and be for the benefit of and annexed to and run with the Dominant Lands and every part thereof and the interest of all chargees of the Dominant Lands and their respective successors and assigns for a period of ninety-nine (99) years.

 

  2) The Servient Owner covenants and agrees with the Benefiting Owner, for the benefit of the Benefiting Owner, its chargee(s), its successors and assigns, that the Servient Owner and is successors and assigns, shall observe and comply with and cause all other parties claiming an interest in or mortgage or charge upon or otherwise in occupation of the Servient Lands or any part or parts thereof through the Servient Owner to observe and comply with the stipulations, restrictions and provisions set out in this Restrictive Covenant.

D. Remedy for Breach

Servient Owner agrees that damages may not be a sufficient remedy to the Benefiting Owner in the event of a breach by the Servient Owner of its covenants and obligations under this Restrictive Covenant due to the nature of and the difficulty in establishing damages to the Benefiting Owner arising out of any such breach, and agrees that injunctive relief compelling the Servient Owner to comply with its covenants under this Restrictive Covenant shall be available to the Benefiting Owner, and further agrees that this Section D may be pleaded and relied upon by the Benefiting Owner in any such claim for such injunctive relief and Servient Owner agrees that in such circumstances it is estopped from arguing against the entitlement to such relief. Any action taken or document executed in violation of this Restrictive Covenant shall be void and may be set aside upon the petition of the Benefiting Owner. Any costs and expenses of any such proceedings, including all legal fees, shall be paid by the Servient Owner and shall constitute a lien against the Servient Lands and improvements thereon, or the interests therein, until such costs and expenses are paid in full.

 

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E. Registration

 

  1) BioAmber Sarnia Inc. and LANXESS Inc. agree that the restrictions and covenants contained in this Restrictive Covenant shall be registered on title to the Servient Lands and that the restrictions and covenants contained herein shall run with the Servient Lands. For greater certainty, if the Option Lands are acquired by the Servient Owner from the Benefiting Owner at any time, the Servient Owner hereby confirms and agrees that upon such acquisition the terms and conditions of this Restrictive Covenant shall equally apply to the Option Lands acquired and the restrictions and covenants contained herein shall be registered on title to the Option Lands acquired and that the restrictions and covenants contained herein shall equally run with the Option Lands acquired and any part thereof.

 

  2) The Servient Owner shall do, make, execute, deliver or cause to be done, made, executed, or delivered such acts, deeds and things as may be required by the Benefiting Owner to carry out the registration of the restrictions and covenants herein on title to the Servient Lands.

F. General

 

  1) If any term of this Restrictive Covenant shall be held or rendered invalid, unenforceable or illegal, then such term shall be considered separate and severable from the remainder of this Restrictive Covenant and shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remainder of this Restrictive Covenant which shall continue to be applicable to and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law against any person or circumstances other than those as to which it has been held or rendered invalid, unenforceable or illegal.

 

  2) The Parties hereto and each of them shall and will at all times and from time to time and upon every reasonable written request to do so, make, do, execute and deliver or cause to be made, done, executed and delivered all such further acts, deeds, assurances and things as may be required for more effectually implementing and carrying out the true intent and meaning of this Restrictive Covenant.

 

  3) The Benefiting Owner may from time to time by instrument in writing and in its sole discretion waive in whole or in part any default, breach, non-performance and/or non-observance by the Servient Owner of any of the covenants or obligations of the Servient Owner herein contained.

 

  4) This Restrictive Covenant shall bind and enure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and assigns, including, without limitation, successors in title to the Dominant Lands and the Servient Lands.

The next page is the execution page for this Agreement.

 

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Execution Page

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Parties have executed this Restrictive Covenant effective as of the 25 th day of May, 2012.

 

BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.
Per:  

 

Name:  
Title:  
I have authority to bind the corporation.
LANXESS INC.
Per:  

 

Print Name:
Title:  

 

Print Name:
Title:  
We have authority to bind the corporation.

 

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APPENDIX 1

DESCRIPTION OF DOMINANT LANDS

For the purposes of the Restrictive Covenant to which this document is attached as Appendix 1, “Dominant Lands” means the following lands:

Firstly , Part of Lot 4, Registered Compiled Plan No. 725, designated as Part 51 on Reference Plan 25R-6118, saving and excepting therefrom Parts 2 and 12 on Reference Plan 25R-8485, City of Sarnia, County of Lambton; and

Secondly , Part of Lot 4, Registrar’s Compiled Plan No. 725, designated as Part 5 on Reference Plan 25R-6117.

 

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SCHEDULE “K”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

EXISTING SERVICES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO BE RETAINED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PLANT

 

A. TO BE RETAINED AND DESCRIBED BY EASEMENT :

 

  1. 24” Cooling Water (a.k.a. Service Water) underground line to valve in pit

(connection point for service water supply to Plant along north side of Lands, specifically described by retained easement).

 

  2. LANXESS Utility Piperack and 165 psig steam line

(connection point for steam supply to Plant along north side of Lands, specifically described by retained easement).

 

B. TO BE RETAINED BUT MAY BE REMOVED BY PURCHASER (AT ITS EXPENSE) IN COORDINATION WITH VENDOR IF DEVELOPMENT OF LANDS REQUIRES :

 

  1. 8” Firewater underground stub and thrust block

(possible connection point for new Plant firewater system at property edge along north side of Lands).

 

  2. Oily Water catch basin and underground collection piping stubs

(possible connection point for Plant waste water for treatment by Vendor at north-west corner of Lands).

 

  3. 10” Firewater underground tub, cap and thrust block

(possible connection point for new Plant firewater system at property edge along east side of Lands, west of Vendor’s Pilot Plant).

 

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SCHEDULE “L”

TO AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

BETWEEN LANXESS INC. AND BIOAMBER SARNIA INC.

PURCHASER’S EARLY WORKS

The following list summarizes the work to be performed by the Purchaser on the Lands as “Purchaser’s Early Works”:

 

   

Geotech Survey

 

   

Land Survey - Purchaser’s land boundaries

 

   

Permanent Fencing

 

   

Temporary fencing for construction

 

   

Site preparation for:

 

  1. Site office trailer complex

 

  2. Site construction washroom facilities

 

  3. Site construction security

 

  4. Site construction temporary hydro hook ups

 

  5. Water and sewer hook ups for washroom trailers

 

  6. Phone systems for trailers

 

  7. Computer systems for trailers

 

  8. Time clock system

 

   

Site Plan Approval

 

   

Roadwork’s needed for construction access to the site

 

   

Parking lot for construction employees

 

   

Underground tie-ins to the City water system and sewers

 

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