AGFA &
‘aa (ASEAN) Sdn Bhd 4426348)
level 1 Menace Merls.
‘blon 19/3, 46300 Petaling ye
Selangor Darul Exsan, Malaysia
4603-7953 5300
DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
Between
AGFA (ASEAN) Sdn, Bhd. (442634H) — Healthcare Business Group. located at Level 1,
Menara Merais, Jalan 19/3, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia,
hereinafter referred to as “AGFA",
And
MEKONG RIVER IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD, 798 Hong Bang St, Ward 1, Dist. 11,
HCMC, Vietnam, hereinafter referred to as “MEKONG’,
the following has been agreed upon:
Article 1 — Subject Matter
4. AGFA appoints MEKONG, as its non-exclusive distributor for the sates throughout
Center & Southern Region of Vietnam - hereinafter referred to as the TERRITORY ~ of
the products listed in Appendix | hereinafter referred to as PRODUCTS.
2. This Agreement is also binding on all the supply centres and subsidiaries of the AGFA-
GEVAERT Group.
3. AGFA shell, at all times, be entitled to supply directly:
a) Other Equipment Manufacturer (0.EM) — and private label customers where
AGFA has entered into a glabal/regional agreement:
b)_ Intemational organizations not headquartered in the TERRITORY but with direct
supoly to the TERRITORY;
) Customers in possession of import permit where import restrictions are
applicable.
The above list is non exhaustive and AGFA reserves all rights to revise it.
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4. AGFA shall decide on the merits of each case whether MEKONG should receive a
commission on sales transaction mentioned in Article 1 Clause 3 above, which AGFA
concluded and carried out, either with or without mediation on the part of MEKONG,
with customers domiciled in the TERRITORY curing the velidity of the Agreement. and,
If so, the extent of such commission. Any commission granted will be calculated on
the basis of the relevant CiF Singapore net invoice value.
5. MEKONG shall exclusively purchase the PRODUCTS from AGFA or any one of its
assigned Supply Centres in its own name and for its own account and shall not
purchase or obtain the PRODUCTS for re-selling from any person other than AGFA or
any one of its assigned Supply Centres. Sales policy and re-selling prices charged to
dealers and customers in the TERRITORY shall be established in conjunction with AGFA
to meet the requirements of the market in the TERRITORY.
6. The prices and export delivery conditions of AGFA applicable at the time of purchase
shall be taken as a basis for purchases by MEKONG. The present version of these
conditions is attached to this Agreement as Appendix I
7. AGFA reserves the right to vary the PRODUCTS by either replacing them with other
products, ceasing to manufacture any of them or introducing riew products. AGFA shalt
give MEKONG a prior written notice of any such variation.
icle 2—Sale
1. MEKONG commits itself to take all reasonable steps to safeguard the interest of AGFA
within the TERRITORY, and, in particulafy to sell and promote the sale of the
PRODUCTS in the TERRITORY.
2. MEKONG shall sell other firm's products competing with the PRODUCTS only after
obtaining previous approval from AGFA. The same applies to any partnership or
activity in another enterprise producing or selling such products.
3. Resale outside the TERRITORY is not permitted without the previous consent of AGFA.
MEKONG shall pleMEKONG its customers to observe this condition of the agreement
ina similar matter. MEKONG shall refer to AGFA all enquiries it receives for the
PRODUCTS for sale or ultimate delivery outside the TERRITORY.
Article 3 — Sub-distributors
4. MEKONG and Agfa reserves the right to appoint any sub-distributors deemed
appropriate to market the Products in the TERRITORY under this agreement. Any sub:
distributor shall be bound to the provisions of this Agreement by suitable written
agreements.
2. MEKONG will inform AGFA (and vice versa) about the appointment or cancellation of
any sub-distributor, providing the name of the company and coordinates. A copy of
sub-distribution agreement shall be provided upon request by AGFA. (and vice versa).
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3. The termination of this Agreement between AGFA and MEKONG shall automatically
entail the immediate termination of the sub-distributorship agreement between
MEKONG and sub-distributors (and vice versa).
‘Alticle 4 — Obligations of MEKONG
4. MEKONG shall be required to make business and performance plans setting forth
business objectives for each calendar year as specified in Appendix Il attached to this
Agreement, with respect to the distribution of the PRODUCTS in the TERRITORY,
subject to epproval by AGFA (“Business Objectives”). The Business Objectives shall
include, but not be limited to, required levels of sales turnover and new business
derelante: The Business Objectives will be attached to this Agreement as Appendix
m
2. AGFA shall monitor the business performance of MEKONG and failures in achieving the
approved Business Objectives shall be reviewed jointly by both parties. Under-
achievement of the Business Objectives in any calendar year — unless reasons beyond
the control of MEKONG are applicable — will enable AGFA to revise the scope of this
Agreement or to terminate it. “Under-achievement” shall mean the achievement of
80% or less of the Business Objectives.
3, MEKONG aarees (i) to keep at all times an inventory of PRODUCTS sufficient to meet
the requirements of its customers, and li) to maintain a service organization of
sufficient size and scope ensuring that persons possessing adequate expertise, having
immediate access to the necessary spare parts. shall be available to perform the
maintenance and the repair of the PRODUCTS at the end-user’s within the limits of
‘time and distance generally accepted in the trade. MEKONG personnel shall attend the
required sales application and service-training courses on the PRODUCTS organized by
AGFA,
4, MEKONG shall prepare and submit regular reports, in the manner and forms as
requested by AGFA, conceming market conditions and the sales progress of the
PRODUCTS. It grents AGFA the right to access information from a study of all relevant
records.
MEKONG shall obtain at its own expenses all necessary governmental permits,
licenses, approvals, etc. for the Importation of the PRODUCTS purchased by MEKONG
and further agrees to pay all charges, duties, fees, levies, tarffs, or taxes which are
assessed against the PRODUCTS by any government, authority or agency thereof.
Article 5 — Obligations of AGFA
1. AGFA undertakes to assist MEKONG in extending business and to meke available to it
experience resulting from AGFA-GEVAERT world trade for developing the market in the
PRODUCTS within the TERRITORY. Such assistance shall include among others, but
not limited to:
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- fumishing MEKONG with product lists and other sales literature in adequate
quantity in English, if available,
~ fumishing MEKONG with advertising material relating to the PRODUCTS
according to terms to be agreed upon;
~ taining suitable personnel of MEKONG ‘or the purpose of this Agreement
according to terms to be agreed upon within the terms and training policies of
AGFA,
Article 6 — Intellectual Property rights
1. MEKONG is entitled to refer in brochures, press advertisements, advertising literature
and other business announcements to the trademarks of AGFA in accordance with the
following provisions:
Every time a trademark of AGFA is mentioned attention shall be drawn to this fact.
This can be accomplished by using special printing types (block letter, capital. italics)
or inverted commas. In. addition, the words “trademark of AGFA-GEVAERT
Leverkusen/Mortsel-Antwerp” shall be included in an addendum or a footnote when
mentioning the trademark for the first time. Before launching brochures, press
advertisements, advertising literature, promotional materials bearing the tredemark
and other business announcements to the trademark “AGFA”, MEKONG shail send
AGFA, for examination and written approval, samples of the material including the
trademark,
2. Subject to prior written approval from AGFA, MEKONG shall not:
a) make any modifications to the PRODUCTS or their packaging:
b) alter, remove or tamper with any Trademarks, numbers, or other means of
identification used on or in relation to the PRODUCTS;
cl) use any of the trademarks of AGFA in any wey which might prejudice their
distinctiveness or validity or the goodwill therein; or
d) use any trademarks, service marks or trade names so resembling any
trademark, service matk or tade name of AGFA as to be likely to cause
confusion or deception.
3. MEKONG shall assist AGFA in protecting the trademarks used to designate the
PRODUCTS. In particular MEKONG shall watch the market within the TERRITORY for
designations that might infringe the tademark rights of AGFA. MEKONG shall report
‘on cases of infringement and do everything possible to support AGFA in any official
proceedings that may be necessary. Where MEKONG institutes such proceedings in its
own name, after previous zareement with AGFA, this shall be done at the expenses and
lunder the supervision of AGFA.
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‘A. MEKONG acknowleMEKONGs that the trademarks used to designate the PRODUCTS
are the sole property of AGFA. Any use of these trademarks by MEKONG constitutes
Use of the marks by AGFA.
In the event of MEKONG acquiring. during the lifetime of the Agreement. any rights
relating to one or more of the trademarks of AGFA. MEKONG undertakes not to sell
such rights or to dispose of them in any other way. At the request of AGFA or, at the
latest, directly after the Agreement terminates, MEKONG will transfer such rights to
AGFA os to a third party designated by AGFA.
5. On termination of this Agreement MEKONG shall not make use of any trademarks,
which might be confused in their pronunciation, manner of writing or meaning with
trademarks belonging to AGFA.
Amticle 7 - Secrecy
4. During the period of the Agreement and within the five (5) years post:-termination
MEKONG shall treat as strictly confidential and secret all verbal and written
communications, lists and circulars with wiich MEKONG has been entrusted end
which can be regarded, from the normal commercial view-point or in the opinion
AGFA, 5 trade sacrets. It will impose similar obligations on its employees and any
sub-distributors.
2. MEKONG stall reveal the information mentioned above or other information referred
0, to Its employees and sub-distributors, on a need-to-know basis only.
Article 8 — Duration and Termination
‘The Agreement becomes effective on 01 January 2007 and shall continue for @ period of
‘wo (2/ years.
If neither party has informed the other by registerad letter sent at least three (3) months
before the termination date, of its intention to terminate this Agreement. the latter shall
be extended for a period of twelve (12) months on the same terms and conditions of this
Agreement; hereafter, renewal will be for twelve (12) months periods if neither party has
given notice of termination at least three (3) months before the expiration of the then
running twelve-month-period.
Aiticle 9 = Special right to alive notice of termination
1. Either party can terminate the Agreement immediately if the other party violates.
either in disregard of a warning or repeatedly, its contractual obligations, or if it
suspends its payments, or if an application has been for legal settlement proceedings
or to file @ petition in bankruptcy. Other rights of the party giving notice of
termination remain unaffected. The parties shall be obliged to inform each other of
the occurrence of such circumstances concerning thelr solvency.
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2. If, during the life-time of the Agreement. the partnership circumstances in MEKONG's
firm should undergo a substantial change by reason of the fact that existing partners
fetire or their share in the company alters appreciably, or new partners who have not
hitherto had a share in the company Join the firm, AGFA shall be entitled to give six (6)
months’ notice of special termination of the Agreement within a period of three (3)
months after becoming aware of such a change, if it holds the view that this change in
the partnership circumstances is detrimental to its sales interests. MEKONG
undertakes to inform AGFA without delay of any substantial change in the partnership
circumstances,
3. if during the life-time of this Agreement, AGFA should decide to establish a subsidiary
in the TERRITORY to sell products, AGFA reserves itself the right to give 2 twelve (12)
months notice of termination to this Agreement when the establishment of 2
subsidiary directly affects the turnover of MEKONG.
4. Notwithstanding Article 4.2, AGFA reserves the right to terminate this Agreement by
aiving six (6) months notice of special termination if the approved Business Objectives
are under-achieved by 20% or more in any calendar year.
Article 10 — Consequences of termination of the Agreement
1L. The rights of AGFA and of MEKONG to terminate this Agreement are absolute and the
parties have considered the possibility of expenditures necessary in preparing for
performance of this Agreement and the potential losses and damages which could be
incurred on the event of termination. Neither party shall be liable to the other for
damages in any form by reason of termination in accordance with the provisions of this
Agreement.
2. On termination of the Agreement, MEKONG shall be obliged:
| To place at the disposal of AGFA, or third party designated by it, in return for
reimbursement of the actual costs incurred, the PRODUCT, which have not yet
been sold but are still suitable for sale. In the event of AGFA relinquishing this,
right. Article 2 shall apply even after expiration of the Agreement.
b) To hand over to AGFA. or to a third party to be designated by it, the advertising
materials still in MEKONG's possession and the communications mentioned in
Anticie 7,
c) To furnish AGFA with the Uist of import license numbers related to the
PRODUCTS.
Article 11 — Legal Succession
‘This Agreement Is personal to MEKONG who may not without AGFA’s prior written consent assign
or dispose of it, part with any interest in it. or grant any of its business or any part of it being a part
concerned in the manufacturer or sale of the PRODUCTS or any class of these PRODUCTS is
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transferred to any other company. AGFA may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement
to that other company after giving one month’s written notice to MEKONG.
Past and Fi ngements
‘As soon as this agreement takes effect all previous arrangements conceming the subject of
this agreement, which have been made between the parties, involved in this Agreement and
their business and/or legal predecessors shall cease to be effective unless express agreement
has been reached on their continuance.
Any amendments or additions to this Agreement must be made in writing.
Al
In the event of certain provisions of this Agreement, its appendices, amendments and
additions being incompatible with the laws and regulations in force in the TERRITORY, this
shall not affect the validity of the other provisions.
Article 14 — Applicable law and arbitration
All claims or controversies arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be settled
amicably between the parties.
In the event no such settlement can be reached, the claim or controversy shall be finally
settled by arbitration under the Rules of Arbitration of the international Chember of Commerce
by three (3) arbitrators appointed in accordance with the said Rules.
‘The seat of the arbitration shall be Singapore and in making their award. the arbitrators shall
apply the laws of Singapore. The language of the procedure shall be English.
Article 15 — Representation and Warranty
MEKONG represents, warrants and undertakes that:
1. MEKONG jis duly registered with any government or other agencies in the
TERRITORY which may require recistration, and will register this Agreement with
the appropriate body if required;
2. MEKONG holds all licenses or consents necessary for it to carry out Its obligations
under this Agreement and thet there are no otrer licenses or consents required by
AGFA for the promotion and sales of the PRODUCTS in the TERRITORY; and
3. MEKONG will not. in carrying out Its obligations, put AGFA or itself in breach of any
law of the TERRITORY.
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Article 16 — indemnification
MEKONG shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless AGFA. its officers, ditectors, affiliates or
shareholders (collectively. “Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all costs, losses,
damages. expenses, claims. suits, proceedings. judgments. fines, penalties and liabilities
(*Damages"), including reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the Indemnified Parties as 2
result of any act or omission of MEKONG, its agents, employees, sub-distributor, contractors,
including, without limitation, acts or omissions in breach of, or related to this Agreement
except to the extent the Damages are attributable to the acts or omissions of the Indemnified
Parties.
AGFA shall. indemnify MEKONG for actions that it, its officers or directors have undertaken
directly and unilaterally in the TERRITORY without the prior consent of MEKONG.
Article 17 — Compliance with Laws: Goverment Reports and Filings
Each party agrees to promptly make all reports to and filings with governmental agencies
required by applicable laws, rules and regulations, and shall obtain all approvals, licenses,
permits, permissions and certifications with respect to its or their operations and pecformance
of obligations pursuant to and under this Agreement. Each party shall bear any cost of filings
‘and reports to and of obtaining the approvals, licenses, permits, permissions and certifications
required by governmental authorities in connection with the performance of its obligations
and activities hereunder. Each party shall cooperate with and assist the other party in making
such filings and reports in obtaining such approvals. license. permits, permissions and
certifications,
Article 18 — Entire Understanding
‘This Agreement together with its appendices embodies the entire understanding of the Parties
in respect of the matters contained or referred to in it and there are no promises, terms.
conditions or obligations, oral or written, express or implies other than those contained in this
‘Agreement.
‘Afticle 19 ~ No Variation unt
No variations or amendment of this Agreement or oral promise or commitment related to it
shall be valid unless committed to writing and signed by or on behalf of both Parties.
This Agreement and its appendices have been drawn up in duplicate, AGFA and MEKONG
receiving one copy.
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IN THE WITNESS WHEREOF the parties herato have hereunto rests their hands on the day and
the year first above written,
AGFA (ASEAN) SDN SHD Mekong
SIGNED by 04 /Pewary Jam y
SIGNED by
HA CHI TAM.
Managing Director Director
issih arn
es
FELICITY TANN:
General Manager, Healthcare ASEAN Region
Company Stamp Company Stamp
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‘APPENDIX |
List.
lealthcare
1. Medical films. chemicals and accessories (CP-BU. CP-G Plus. CP-V. LT2B. CP-IR. RP1S, RP2.
CP-B screens & cassettes, CP-G screens & cassettes.)
2. Diystar & Scopix films sold under Agfa trademark.
3, Hardcopy equipment and its accessories sold under the trademark Agfa Drystar.
4. Computed Radiography and film Digitizers under Agfa trademark such 25 CR 75.0. CR 25.0,
CR 85-X, CR 30-X, CR 35-X, NX Workstation and all the application software and
accessories. (By projects basis, with the approval from Agfa (Asean) Sdn Bhd.)
5, Agfa Heartlab Product range from standalone Heartlab to enterprise Heartlab, Agfa PACS &
RIS (By project basis, with approval from Agfa (Asean) Sdn Bhd.)
AGFA retains the right to exclude “service” related products as are but not limited to remote,
direct access and software upgrades, in view of their regional technological complexity and
specific intellectual property tights.
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APPENDIX II
General Export Delivery Conditions for Distributors
Prices
Unless agreed otherwise, all the prices of the PRODUCTS as listed in the prices list provided by
AGFA are exclusive of any applicable value added or any other salos tax or import duty. Our list
prices are understood to include the usual packing for the method of transport chosen.
Goods are always invoiced at the prices and subject to the conditions ruling on the day of
dispatch,
In case of price increases between receipt of an order and the day of dispatch, we shall only
ispatch the goods after having obtained prior approval from the purchaser.
Orcers
By placing a firm order it is understood that our export delivery conditions are accepted even if
the customer's order includes a reference to his own purchasing conditions,
The usual trade terminology (FOB. CIF, FCA etc) is applied in accordance with the current
“Incoterms” published by the International Chamber of Commerce.
Deliveries
Deliveries are made subject to our available stocks and product capebilities. Claims for
‘compensation for delayed deliveries cannot be entertained, provided this stipulation Is legally
permissible.
Force majeure (Acts of God) releases us from our obligation to supply. An embargo will always
be considered as a case of force majeure.
We reserve the right to make alterations in the design, the composition and the construction
of our products.
Consignment
Unless otherwise agreed upon, all consignments travel at the purchaser's risk, If the outside
packing of consignments suggests possibly damaged contents, it is recommended to accept
such consignments only subject to possible claims for compensation from the cartier and to
submit a compliant to him as soon as any damage is ascertained.
‘Transport insurance can be arranged by us at the purchaser's expense, if he so wishes.
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Distribution
‘Our customers undertake:
1) to re-sell the articles purchased from us only in our legally protected original
packing and not after expiry of the guarantee periods of beyond the borders of
the country for which the goods are destined;
2) to impose on their customers the same obligation within the laws and
regulations in force in that country.
Retention of Title
All goods supplied or delivered by us remain our property until we have received payment in
full of all our invoices. Until then, such goods may only be resold or processed during the
normal course of business, but may not be pledged or used as collateral. Seizure or
attachment by other creditors must be reported to us without delay, also 2 petition in
bankruptcy or a proposal for a composition.
Where the laws of the county of destination do not provide for retention of title or make the
effectiveness of retention of title dependent on special conditions, this should be made known
to us on placing the order.
Wyment Conditions
Payment conditions shall be by Open Account 75 days from the date of involce. We reserve the
right to make changes and amendments at any time.
It the payment Is exceeded, AGFA will charge moratory Interests at 1.5% per month from the date of
maturity, and in addition to the moratory interest, all other expenses resulting from the delayed
payment, suich as administrative costs, legal exnenses, costs due to third persons, etc.
In case of alteration of payment conditions between receipt of an order and the date of
dispatch, we shall only dispatch the goods after having obtained prior approval from the
purchaser.
Where our invoioas are to be passed to customs authorities etc, the purchaser should check
them beforehand for correctness.
‘Retum or Exchange
Retumn or Exchange of goods definitely sold cannot be accepted.
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Complaints
Goods consigned by us should be examined immediately on receipt. Incorrect quantities or
any deficiencies should be reported to us without delay, otherwise the consignment would be
regarded 2s accepted. Deficiencies not apperent on examination can be recognized by us only
if reportec immediately after their discovery. Complaints regarding missing goods should be
submitted together with the packing slip to our factory from which the consignment was
made.
Complaints relating to defects in consumables should be submitted to us together with
particulars of the emulsion batch or serial number and samples of the goods forming the
subject of the complaint, if possible also including unprocessed material from the same
packet.
In the event of a justified complaint we provide compensation only in the form of goods of an
equal kind, size and quantity as the goods under the complaint.
Equipment of all kinds and accessories revealing material or manufacturing faults will be
repaired at our expense either by us or our representatives in the country concemed or
replaced by faultless goods, according to our decision. The guarantee coes not cover defects
resulting from incorect handling or unauthorized operation by third parties.
No replacement can be made in respect of goods for which the guarantee period has already
expired at the time of receipt of the complaint.
No other claims can be accepted or recognized.
Pl man
The place of performance for delivery and for payment is in each case either Malaysia or
Mortsel-Antweip, Belgium.
Applicable law and venue
Refer to Article 14 of this agreement.
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‘APPENDIX III
Obiectives
Responsible for sales and first line service of all categories of goods as listed in Appendix 1
attached in the territory of Vietnam, in which the area of responsibilities Is as follows: -
‘The Market territories for Mekong are: Center & Southern Region of Vietnam.
‘#AllGovernment Sector Markets
* All Private Sector Markets
‘Agfa shall provide MEKONG the required annual seles target to be achieving at the beginning
of the year.
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