1.
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Preamble and
Headings
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1.1
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The
preamble and exhibits to this Agreement and the statements of the Parties
contained herein, constitute an inseparable part
hereof.
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1.2
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The
headings in this Agreement are for purposes of reference only, are not a
material part hereof and shall not be used in its
interpretation.
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2.
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Engagement
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3.
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Services
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3.1
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DL
shall provide Company the Services during the term of this
Agreement.
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3.2
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The
Services will be performed by DL through persons, having appropriate
experience and capabilities, to be designated by DL for such purpose as DL
in its sole discretion will determine from time to time (the “Staff”). The employment
or other engagement by DL of such Staff shall be on terms to be determined
by DL at its sole discretion and shall be at DL’s
expense.
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3.3
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Subject
to the terms and conditions hereof and as may be agreed upon in writing
from time to time, DL will render to Company’s affiliates Services as may
from time to time be agreed upon by the
Parties.
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3.4
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DL
undertakes, and Company agrees, that in performing the
Services:
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3.4.1
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DL
will act faithfully to and for the benefit of Company. DL will be the sole
responsible that the Staff will act
likewise.
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3.4.2
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DL
will comply and act in accordance with, and will cause the Staff to comply
and act in accordance with, all the resolutions of Company’s Board of
Directors and committees thereof adopted from time to time, resolutions of
the general meeting of the Company and in accordance with Company's
statutory documents and/or any applicable
law.
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3.4.3
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DL
will have no obligation under this Agreement to provide to Company any
financing, which may be required for any of Company’s operations and
activities.
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3.4.4
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Throughout
the duration of this Agreement DL shall deem to be the sole employer of DL
Indemnified Persons which may be considered as it employees. DL
undertakes, solely and exclusively, to comply with all of its employment
obligations in respect of such DL Indemnified Persons under any law or
agreement, including but not limited to wages, national insurance, pension
funds, annual vacation, sick pay, recuperation, travel expenses, and
severance pay.
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4.
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Access and
Information.
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4.1
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Company
shall provide DL with reasonable access to all information DL reasonably
deems necessary to provide its Services hereunder, including without
limitation, will make available to DL all the files, documents and records
of Company, in whatever form (including in any electronic or digital
form).
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4.2
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Company
shall make available to DL reasonable office facilities (including office
space, furniture, equipment and supply, information systems, communication
systems, book-keeping and accounting software and control systems), which
are and may be from time to time at Company's disposal. DL may use the
same solely for the purpose of performing the
Services.
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4.3
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Subject
to applicable law, each Party hereto covenants and agrees to provide the
other Party with, and where required under applicable law to the
disclosure to third parties of, all information regarding itself and
transactions under this Agreement (including the Agreement itself) that
the other Party reasonably believes are required to comply with all
applicable federal, state, county and local laws, ordinances, regulations
and codes, including, but not limited to, securities laws and
regulations.
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5.
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Consideration.
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5.1
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In
consideration for the Services, Company will pay to DL a monthly fee in
the amount of NIS 50,000 (Fifty thousand New Israeli Shekels) per month
(the “Fee”) and a
pro rata portion thereof for part of a month. The Fee will be paid to DL
by no later than at the end of each month for the same
month.
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5.2
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Value
added tax and any similar service tax due under applicable law in respect
of any payment to be made by Company to DL pursuant to this Agreement will
be paid by Company to DL in addition to and together with the payment of
the Fees against a tax invoice to be issued by
DL.
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5.3
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In
addition to the Fee payable to DL pursuant to Section 5.1 hereof and
without derogating from the provisions of Section 5.2 above, Company
shall, reimburse DL for, its reasonable Out-of-Pocket Expenses, in a
yearly amount which shall not exceed US$12,000. For the purposes of this
Agreement, the term "Out-of-Pocket Expenses" shall mean the amounts
actually paid by DL in connection with its performance of the Services,
including, without limitation, reasonable (i) fees and disbursements of
any independent auditors, outside legal counsel, consultants, investment
bankers, financial advisors and other independent professionals and
organizations, (ii) costs of any outside services or independent
contractors such as financial printers, couriers, business publications or
similar services and (iii) transportation, car expenses, per diem,
telephone calls, cellular phone expenses, and/or any similar expense not
associated with its ordinary operations. All reimbursements for
Out-of-Pocket Expenses shall be made promptly upon or as soon as
practicable after presentation by DL to Company of the statement in
connection therewith.
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5.4
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Company
shall withhold all taxes and compulsory payments on Fees or any other
payments to the extent that such taxes and compulsory payments are
required by any applicable law to be withheld at source, unless DL has
provided Company with tax exemption
certificate.
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5.5
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DL
shall be responsible for all payments applicable to DL required to be made
to the Israeli National Insurance Institute (or such other similar
authority under any applicable law), any taxation body or other third
party in consequence of the provision of the Services hereunder or the
Fees provided in connection
therewith.
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5.6
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DL or any of DL
Indemnified Parties shall not be entitled to any further compensation or
payment in connection with the Services except as otherwise stated in this
Agreement.
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6.
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Liability
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6.1
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Company
agrees that neither DL nor its directors, officers, agents, employees
and/or consultants, including any Staff members (each, a "DL Indemnified Person")
shall have any liability, whether direct or indirect, in contract or tort
or otherwise, to Company and/or its subsidiaries for or in connection with
the Services rendered or to be rendered by any DL Indemnified Person
pursuant to this Agreement. The foregoing limitation of liability shall
not apply, in any way whatsoever, to damages, which have resulted from:
(i) a gross negligent act or omission by DL and/or any DL Indemnified
Person; (ii) willful misconduct by DL and/or any DL Indemnified Person; or
(iii) a breach of any of the confidentiality undertakings set out under
Section 10.
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6.2
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Notwithstanding
the provisions of Section 6.1, DL shall not be liable for any special,
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages of any kind whatsoever
(including, without limitation, damages for loss of goodwill, work
stoppage, lost or corrupted data, lost profits, lost business,
lost opportunity or attorneys' fees) in any way due to, resulting from or
arising in connection with any of the Services or the performance of or
failure to perform DL's obligations under this Agreement. This disclaimer
applies without limitation (i) to claims arising from the provision of the
Services or any failure or delay in connection therewith; (ii) to claims
for lost profits; (iii) regardless of the form of action, whether in
contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise; and
(iv) regardless of whether such damages are foreseeable or whether DL has
been advised of the possibility of such damages. For the avoidance of
doubt the above limitation of liability shall not apply with respect to
the exclusions set in section 6.1
above.
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6.3
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DL
shall have no liability to Company or its subsidiaries for failure to
perform DL's obligations under this Agreement or otherwise, provided
however that any such failure is not caused due to any of exclusions set
in section 6.1 above.
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6.4
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Company
agrees that it shall, in all circumstances, use commercially reasonable
efforts to mitigate and otherwise minimize its damages, whether direct or
indirect, due to, resulting from or arising in connection with any failure
by DL to comply fully with its obligations under this
Agreement.
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6.5
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Notwithstanding
the foregoing provisions of this Section 6, in the event of a substantial
and continuing failure on the part of DL to provide or procure any
Services, where such failure is reasonably expected to have a material
adverse effect on Company, Company shall be entitled to seek specific
performance to cause DL to provide or procure such
Services.
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7.
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Indemnification
of Company by DL. DL shall indemnify and hold Company harmless from
and against any and all damages and/or losses and shall reimburse Company
for all reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees)
actually incurred as a result of: (i) a gross negligent act or omission by
DL and/or any DL Indemnified Person; (ii) a willful misconduct by DL
and/or any DL Indemnified Person; and/or (iii) a breach of any of the
confidentiality undertakings set out under Section 10
below.
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8.
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Term.
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8.1
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This
Agreement is conditional upon approval thereof by the corporate bodies of
Company and DL respectively, as required by any applicable law, within 30
days following the date hereof. Company shall use its best efforts to hold
within 14 days following the date hereof a General Meeting of its
shareholders that will be requested to approve this Agreement as required
by applicable law.
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8.2
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This
Agreement shall enter into force and effect on the third business day
after all such approvals will have been obtained (the “Effective Date”), and
shall remain in effect for two years thereafter (the "Initial Period"), unless
otherwise terminated in accordance with the terms and conditions set out
in this Agreement.
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8.3
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Following
the Initial Period, this Agreement shall automatically renew for
successive one (1) year terms unless: (i) terminated by Company by
giving14 days prior written notice of termination in the event DL's
holding in Lapis shall be less than fifty one (51) per cent of the issued
and outstanding share capital of Lapis on a fully diluted basis; or (ii)
terminated by either Party by giving a written notice of termination to
the other Party at least ninety (90) days prior to any automatic renewal
date without incurring any liability
thereby.
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8.4
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Either
Party may terminate this Agreement with immediate effect, and without
thereby incurring any liability for damages or other compensation, by
notice in writing to the other Party if the other Party fails to observe
or perform any of its obligations under this Agreement and fails to
correct such failure within thirty (30) days after notice
thereof.
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9.
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DL
shall provide the Services as an independent contractor, and nothing in
this Agreement shall create any employer-employee relationship between
Company and DL and/or any DL Indemnified Person. Should any court, or
other competent authority, deem Company, Lapis or any affiliate thereof
the employer of any DL Indemnified Person, and consequently impose any
liability (monetary or otherwise) upon Company, Lapis and/or on any
affiliate thereof, DL will promptly indemnify Company and hold Company,
Lapis and/or on any affiliate thereof harmless with respect to any such
liability (including any reasonable legal costs incurred in connection
therewith).
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10.
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DL
shall and procure that any DL Indemnified Person shall keep in strict
confidence and will not use (other than for the purpose of performing of
DL's obligations under this Agreement and for the benefit of the Company)
all information regarding Company, its investments, its business
(including in respect of its clients and suppliers) and its affiliates,
that will come to DL’s and/or any DL Indemnified Person's knowledge as a
result of performing the Services. Except as otherwise required by
applicable law or any competent authority, DL and/or DL Indemnified
Persons will not disclose any such information to any third party without
the prior approval of the Company. For the avoidance of doubt, this
obligation of confidentiality shall remain in effect and survive the
termination of this Agreement for any reason. DL shall be the sole liable
in respect of any loss, damages, claims and costs and expenses incurred to
Company and/or any of its affiliates as a result of a breach by DL or any
DL Indemnified Person of the provisions set out in this Section
10.
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11.
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Jurisdiction
and Governing law. This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Israel without
giving effect to its choice of law rules. Any action or
proceeding arising out of or relating hereto shall be brought in the State
of Israel. The Parties hereby agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the
courts of Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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12.
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Severability.
If any provision of this Agreement shall be found invalid or
unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not render the
entire Agreement invalid. Rather, the Agreement shall be construed as if
not containing the particular invalid or unenforceable provision, and the
rights and obligations of each party shall be construed and enforced
accordingly.
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13.
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DL
may assign or transfer this Agreement in whole or in part, and may
delegate or subcontract any of its duties and/or obligations hereunder, to
any person, partnership, corporation, organization or entity ("Entity") that, directly
or indirectly, Controls or is, directly or indirectly, Controlled by or is
under common Control with it, without the consent of the Company, by
giving the Company a written
notice.
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14.
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Amendments;
No
Waivers. Any provision of this Agreement may be amended or waived
if, and only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and signed, in the
case of an amendment, by DL and Company, or in the case of a waiver, by
the Party against whom the waiver is to be effective. No failure or delay
by any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege hereunder shall
operate as a waiver thereof nor shall any single or partial exercise
thereof preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of
any other right, power or privilege. The rights and remedies herein
provided shall be cumulative and not exclusive of any rights or remedies
provided by law.
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15.
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Entire
Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of
the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede all
prior agreements, understandings and negotiations, both written and oral,
between the parties with respect to the subject matter
hereof.
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16.
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Notices
and Addresses
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16.1
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The
addresses of the Parties to this Agreement for the purpose of notices are
as detailed in the preamble to this Agreement. The Parties are obligated
to inform the other of any change in their address within 7 working days
from the date of change.
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16.2
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Any
notice given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
given (and shall be deemed to have been duly given) on the date of
delivery if by delivery in person, by cable, telecopy, facsimile, telegram
or e-mail or three Business Days following delivery by registered or
certified mail (postage prepaid, return receipt
requested).
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D.L
Capital Ltd.
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Enertec
Systems 2001 Ltd.
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By:
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By:
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Title:
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Title:
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