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415 Bank Limited
Lagat Road Fasalabad
Phones #081-2541204 86
Fave #0412541289
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AGREEMENT
FOR COLLABORATION
BETWEEN
NEORON ENERGY SOLUTIONS ( PVT ) Ltd.
AND
JS BANK LIMITED
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THIS AGREEMENT FOR COLLABORATION (the “Agreement”) isabcingioiniatle and
entered into, on this day of. 2022, at Karachi, Phone 251128466
BY AND BETWEEN
Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd., 2 company incorporated under the laws of
Pakistan, and having its registered office at P-7, Huawei Tower Susan Road —
Paisalabad, (hereinafter referred to as “Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd.”, which
term shall, unless repugnant to the context, include its authorized representatives,
suceeéssors-in-interest and permitted assigns) OF THE FIRST PART,
AND
JS Bank Limited, a banking company duly incorporated and existing under the laws
of Pakistan, having its registered office at 1** Floor, Shaheen Commercial Complex, Dr.
Ziauddin Abmed Road, Karachi, (hereinafter referred to as “JSBL”, which term shall,
unless repugnant to the context, include its suecessors-in-interest and permitted assigns)
OF THE SECOND PART.
(If and when applicable hereinafter, Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. and JSBL may
individually and collectively be referred to as “Party” and “Parties” respectively, as the
context of this Agreement so requires.)
A. WHEREAS, Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. is certified by the Alternative
Energy Development Board to provide net metering solutions to the Applicants, hence
provides energy solutions for homes, businesses and farmers;
B. AND WHEREAS, JSBL is a banking company providing banking services to
customers under relevant laws and regulation, including SBP Prudential regulations,
and having a large customer base and network of branches all over Pakistan;
C. AND WHEREAS, Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. and JSBL intend to
collaborate with each other, for promoting each other's interests and perform certain
activities for mutual benefit; wherein JSBL shall provide finance facility to (i) SME
customers of Solar Panel System provided by Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt) Ltd., (ii)
new and existing customers of JSBL, who may be availing JSBL’s JS Ghar Apna
product, (ii) Agriculture customers for agricultural purposes to enable them to purchase
Solar Panel Tube Wells from Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. (the “Applicants”),
whereas the assignment, in its entirety, would hereinafter be termed as the “Project”
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NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PREMISES e4HKuBARTIES
HEREBY RECORD THEIR AGREEMENT AS FOLLOWS: Unga ood Fasaabod
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DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION: Ps
Phone:#08i-2541284-85
In this Agreement, unless specified otherwise, the following words and expressions
shall have the meanings as assigned hereunder:
“Agreement” means this agreement for collaboration executed between Neoron
Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. and JSBL. on the date mentioned above and such
amendments in writing, as may be subsequently agreed
“Applicants” shall have the meaning ascribed to the term in Recital C.
“Confidential Information” shall have the meaning ascribed to the term in
Clause 5.1 herein below;
“Force Majeure Event” means an event or circumstance, which is beyond the
reasonable control of a Party, and which makes a Party’s performance of its
obligations under this Agreement impossible, and includes, but is not limited to,
such a change in national or international financial, political or economic
conditions which materially affect the performance of the affected Party's
obligations under this Agreement and also includes war, (whether declared or
not), pandemic, outbreak, sabotage, terrorism, riots, hostilities, an insurrection
of civil disorder, or military operations, civil disorder, national or local
emergency, acts of public enemy, acts or omissions of the local or national
government (excluding any actions taken on account of breach of any legal
obligation by the affected Party) or other competent authority, industrial
disputes, cyber-attacks and earthquake, fire, explosion, storm, flood, accidental
damage, landslides, wash outs, lighting, or other adverse weather conditions,
strikes or lockouts; blockages, as well as acts of God or any major change in
current business modalities and other causes beyond the control of the Party
affected.
“JSBL” shall have the meaning ascribed to the term in the Preamble above.
“Neoron Energy Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.” shall have the meaning ascribed to the
term in the Preamble.
“Party” or “Parties” shall have the meaning ascribed to the terms in the
Preamble.
“SME” shall have the meaning ascribed to the term under the Prudential
Regulations for Small and Medium Enterprises as issued by the State Bank of
Pakistan,
“Working Day” means Monday through Saturday excluding any public
holiday(s). ‘The following working hours shall be adhered to in regard to a
Working Day: Monday to Thursday 9:00 am. to 5:30 p.m., Friday from 9:00
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am. to 6:00 p.m. or any other time prescribed by State Banksaf.Pekislan, from
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Phone: 081254128686
Headings in the Agreement are inserted for convenience purpose Gilly S80 SMP not
affect its construction and/or interpretation.
Where appropriate, the singular includes the plural, and vice-versa, and words referring
toa specific gender shall include the other gender(s) as well.
A reference to any Clause shall be construed as a reference to a clause of this
Agreement.
Reference to any statute or statutory provision includes a reference to the statute or
‘statutory provisions or instrument, as from time to time amended, modified, extended
or re-enacted, and references to any statute include any statutory instrument or
regulations made under it.
Reference to persons shall include bodies corporate, firms and unincorporated
associations.
Recitals to this Agreement shall be deemed integral and operative part of this
Agreement, to be read in its conjunction, and any breach thereof or any
misrepresentation contained therein shall entitle the Parties to the same remedies, as are
available in respect of other terms of this Agreement.
OBJECTIVE: -
The objective of this Agreement is to establish an understanding that Neoron Energy
Solutions ( Pvt) Ltd. shall collaborate with JSBL, wherein JSBL shall extend financing
to the Applicants for the purchase of Solar Panel System from Neoron Energy Solutions
(Pvt) Ltd..
SCOPE OF AGREEMENT: -
3.1. JSBL will grant financing to the Applicants to enable them to purchase the Solar
Panel System from Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd., subject to such
Applicants meeting applicable regulatory and JSBL’s intemal credit
requirements.
3.2. Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt) Ltd. shall provide a confirmed quotation to the
Applicants after detailed site survey of the premises. For financing, in case of
either, Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. or JSBL’s forwarded clients, the
internal credit requirement formality will be met prior to forwarding financing
applications to JSBL. All disbursements shall be made directly in the name of
“Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. Private Limited” on behalf of the
Applicant, as per Category-II of the SBP Financing Scheme for Renewable
Energy.
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Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt) Ltd. shall provide Solar Papgl,Systaug in SKU
sizes of SKW and 10KW, or as the case may be, 10 the Appiieants/witin the
approved loan amount, with a maximum limit PKR 400 niet vesueasem
size of maximum 1 MW as per SBP Financing Scheme for fe Energy.
‘Second hand equipment is not eligible under Category-II of the SBP Financing
‘Scheme for Renewable Energy.
Each of the Parties shall be responsible to target potential Applicants and
generate leads to ensure success of the Project. In case of Applicants forwarded
by JSBL, Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd, shall pay a commission of PKR
25,000/- to JSBL per successful residential customer and 3% of the financing
amount per successful commercial customer to JSBL.
‘The Parties shail market the Project as per mutual written consent.
The obligations of the Applicants vis a vis the financing extended by JSBL shall
bbe covered under JSBL’s documentation, to be executed between JSBL and the
Applicants; however, Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. agrees that in the
event an Applicant defaults in repayment of the facility/ installments thereof
[and/or is otherwise in material breach of the terms of the finance agreement
executed between JSBL and the Applicant], Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt )
Lid. shall, upon intimation of JSBL to Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd.,
buy back from JSBL, the solar panels/ devices! inverters! batteries, which are
subject to such financing, at a per annum depreciation of 20%. Neoron Energy
Solutions ( Pvt) Ltd. agrees to enter into such documentation with JSBL, which
may be necessary to give effect to such buy-back upon default by the Applicant.
However, the remedy of ‘buy-back’ would not be applicable upon the
Applicants at Recital ~ C (iii), as mentioned above.
JSBL shall not be liable to the Applicant, in any manner, whatsoever, in respect
of suitability for use and condition of Solar PV System / Solar Panels / devices
inverters or any matter other than the provision of financing as envisaged in
this Agreement and all the liabilities and obligations relating to or arising
therefrom, shall be between Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. and the
Applicants.
Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. agrees to provide remote access of the
Solar Panel System subject to such financing.
4. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES: -
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‘The Parties agree to act in accordance with the terms of this Agreement to the
best of their ability and according to the present state of their knowledge. Any
information, data, material or service furnished by either Party in pursuant to
this Agreement is on ‘as is’ basis and shall not be divulged or distributed to any
third party, without prior written consent of the other Party
‘The Parties agree that any further collaboration between the Parties. whether or
not arising from this Agreement, shall be subject to @ separate agreement
between the Parties.
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‘The Parties had disclosed to each other, in writing, that all jaatvess apadifically
relating to them and their respective business, which could affjat shpis.apihitnsto
perform the obligations hereunder and that all such infornfation’ B's8Sti#ite in
all material respects and no material fact, the omission of which would make
such statements misleading, has been omitted.
Each Party hereby represents and warrants to the other Party as to itself, that, as,
of the date hereof:
i, Tt is a company duly organized, validly existing and in good standing
under the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
ii, _Tthas the legal right, power and authority to execute this Agreement and
all ancillary documents that may be required and to perform all of its
obligations under this Agreement, and the consummation of the
transactions contemplated herein, shall not violate or conflict with its
constitutional documentation.
iii, It has provided and will provide in the future, the other Party, with true
and complete copies of all agreements and other documents necessary
in connection with this Agreement.
iv. Neither the execution of this Agreement nor the execution of any
ancillary documents under it violates any material agreement to which
it is a party or by which it may be bound, or contravenes any law or
regulation having applicability to it.
v. There is no material claim, suit, proceeding, or investigation pending or
threatened, by or before any court, tribunal or authority against it
involving the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
‘Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. hereby irrevocably and unconditionally
represents and warrants to JSBL that all the services provided will be of good
quality, in conformity with its license obligations the highest standards of the
profession and in accordance with this Agreement, failing which will amount to
a breach.
Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Lid. asserts that it possesses the due
qualification, has the adequate knowledge, resources and experience, thereby
enjoys a good reputation and credibility in the market, and is a reliable company
being fully capable of providing the said services in order to meet the
requirements of the JSBL, as stipulated under this Agreement
‘Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. affirms that:
i, Ithasnever violated local / applicable laws and will ensure that AML/TF
and all other regulatory and law requirements are properly complied.
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ii, It has not been adjudged an insolvent by any Cougs of, ggpapetent
jurisdiction, or whatsoever. Lge fon Fatt
iii. It has not compounded with the creditors.
iv. No lawsuit has been filed against it in relation to the products or
services offered hereunder,
v. No execution of decree or order of any Court remains unsatisfied against
it.
vi. Ithas never been convicted of a crime of financial nature till date.
‘Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. shall maintain the highest professional
code of conduct in its dealings. Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd., its
partners, employees, contractual staff, etc. shall be responsible for any loss,
delay or inconvenience caused to the JSBL, by an act, omission or negligence
with respect to the services and/or disclosure of Confidential Information or
breach of any of the terms of this Agreement. This is without prejudice to any
other rights available to ISBL under this Agreement or any other applicable
laws.
Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd, further ensures full compliance with all
the applicable legal and regulatory requirements governing the subject matter
of this Agreement, as issued and/or amended from time to time. JSBL shall not
be held liable for any failure of Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. to remain
compliant with such requirements and Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd.
hereby indemnifies JSBL, for all the losses, damages and costs, if sustained, as
a result of the failure by Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. to comply with
any applicable legal and regulatory requirements or by any act and/or omission
attributable to Neoron Energy Solutions (Pvt ) Ltd.
Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Lid. undertakes to comply with all applicable
laws, ordinances, regulations, and codes concerning its obligations as an
employer with regard to the health, safety and payment of its employees, and
identification and procurement of required permits, certificates, approvals, and
inspections during the performance of this Agreement.
The representations and warranties set forth herein constitute the only
representations and warranties, express or implied, made by it in connection
with this Agreement.
CONFIDENTIALITY, NON-DISCLOSURE AND ANNOUNCEMENT: -
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For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Confidential Information” shall
mean, including, but not limited 10 any information which comes in the
possession of Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. and/or its personnel during
the normal course of services, which shall he the property of the JSBL, at all
times and/or any of the JSBL’s communications, whether in oral, written,
graphic, magnetic, electronic, or other form, that is either conspicuously marked
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"confidential" or "proprietary", or is known to be confidential arwpypprigiary. or
is of a confidential or proprietary nature, or may be deemed to becpficatriidential
or proprietary nature, and that is made in the course of discussbomssstadies
other work is undertaken, shall be kept confidential by Neoron FMtérgy’Satitions
(Pvt) Ltd. and its personnel.
The Parties agree not to disclose the content and any other information
concerning any contraets or negotiations between the Parties in connection with
this Agreement, without the consent of the concerned Party, in writing.
Notwithstanding the above confidentiality undertaking, disclosure of
Confidential Information; the Parties are not restricted if disclosure of
Confidential Information is required by applicable laws, SBP, valid court
judgments or orders, government decrees or regulations, or the relevant rules”
requirements of the relevant exchange, on which the relevant Party is listed or
by prior written approval from the other Party, the receiving Party agrees to
promptly notify the disclosing Party of the existence, terms and circumstances
surrounding such 2 report so that the disclosing Party may seek an appropriate
injunctive relief and/or protective order to safeguard the Confidential
Information. If the receiving Party is compelled to disclose any of the
Confidential Information, it will disclose only that portion thereof which it is,
‘compelled to be disclosed and shall use its best efforts to obtain an order or other
reliable assurance that confidential treatment will be accorded to the
Confidential Information so disclosed.
Upon termination of this Agreement and/or any agreements executed in
pursuance hereto, Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. shall return and/or
destroy all copies of Confidential Information available with them pertaining to
JSBL and provide prootideclaration of such action. Where possible, the Parties
shall immediately upon termination or upon written request, handed over to the
other Confidential Information received. JSBL shall be entitled to retain such
records as are required by law or regulatory directives.
The obligations of confidentiality herein shall remain in full force and effect
during the validity of this Agreement and for a period of ten (10) years
thereafter, notwithstanding its termination and/or expiry thereof.
Except as otherwise agreed, the Parties shall not publicly announce or advertise,
disclose extemally, any information about the understanding of the Parties
recorded under this Agreement or the terms hereof. The Parties will discuss
separately, the timing, method and content of any public announcement of the
business contemplated by the understanding of the Parties under this
Agreement.
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If Neoron Energy Solutions ( Pyt ) Lid, breaches any of its legally binding
obligations, warranties and/or cesponsibilities under this Agreement, Neoron
Energy Solutions ( Pvt ) Ltd. shall reimburse JSBL, for any and all losses,
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damages and expenses (including reasonable attorney fees}