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Deed of Sale and Assignment Lease

This Deed of Sale and Assignment of Lease is used to transfer ownership of goods and simultaneously assign the associated lease agreement from a Seller to a Buyer, typically in a business acquisition or asset transfer scenario.

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COMPANY LETTERHEAD

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Phone: {{phone}}

Email: {{email}}

Website: {{website}}

DEED OF SALE AND ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE

This Deed of Sale and Assignment of Lease is made and entered into on this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}.

BETWEEN:

{{seller_company_name}} (Registration Number: {{seller_registration_number}}), a company duly incorporated in accordance with the laws of {{seller_jurisdiction}}, with its registered office at {{seller_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Seller");

AND

{{buyer_company_name}} (Registration Number: {{buyer_registration_number}}), a company duly incorporated in accordance with the laws of {{buyer_jurisdiction}}, with its registered office at {{buyer_address}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Buyer").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Seller is the lawful owner of the assets described in Schedule A hereto (hereinafter referred to as "the Assets");

WHEREAS, the Seller is a party to a lease agreement dated {{lease_agreement_date}} with {{lessor_company_name}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Lessor") for the lease of the Assets (hereinafter referred to as "the Lease Agreement");

WHEREAS, the Seller desires to sell the Assets to the Buyer and assign all its rights and obligations under the Lease Agreement to the Buyer; and

WHEREAS, the Buyer desires to purchase the Assets from the Seller and assume all the Seller's rights and obligations under the Lease Agreement.

1. SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS

1.1 The Seller hereby sells, transfers, and delivers to the Buyer, and the Buyer hereby purchases and accepts from the Seller, the Assets, free from all encumbrances, liens, and charges whatsoever, save for those arising from the Lease Agreement.

1.2 The purchase price for the Assets is {{purchase_price_currency}} {{purchase_price_amount}} ({{purchase_price_words}}), exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT), if applicable (hereinafter referred to as "the Purchase Price").

1.3 The Purchase Price shall be paid by the Buyer to the Seller in the following manner: {{payment_terms}}.

2. ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE AGREEMENT

2.1 The Seller hereby assigns, transfers, and sets over to the Buyer, and the Buyer hereby accepts and assumes from the Seller, all the Seller's right, title, and interest in and to the Lease Agreement, including all benefits and obligations arising therefrom, with effect from the Effective Date (as defined below).

2.2 The Buyer hereby indemnifies and holds harmless the Seller against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, costs, and expenses whatsoever arising from the Lease Agreement from and after the Effective Date.

2.3 This assignment is subject to the written consent of the Lessor, which consent the Seller undertakes to obtain at its own cost and expense within {{days_to_obtain_consent}} days from the date of this Deed. In the event that such consent is not obtained within the stipulated period, this Deed shall, at the option of either party, become null and void, and any payments made hereunder shall be refunded to the Buyer.

2.4 The "Effective Date" for the assignment of the Lease Agreement shall be {{effective_date}} or such other date as the parties may agree in writing, provided the Lessor's consent has been obtained.

3. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS

3.1 The Seller warrants and represents to the Buyer that:

(a) It is the lawful owner of the Assets and has the full right and authority to sell and transfer them to the Buyer.

(b) The Lease Agreement is in full force and effect and that there are no breaches or defaults thereunder by the Seller.

(c) It has disclosed to the Buyer all material information regarding the Assets and the Lease Agreement.

3.2 The Buyer warrants and represents to the Seller that:

(a) It has the necessary financial capacity to fulfill its obligations under this Deed and the Lease Agreement.

(b) It has conducted its own due diligence regarding the Assets and the Lease Agreement and is satisfied with its findings.

4. INDEMNIFICATION

The Seller indemnifies and holds harmless the Buyer against any loss, damage, or liability suffered or incurred by the Buyer arising from any breach of the Seller's warranties or representations contained in this Deed.

The Buyer indemnifies and holds harmless the Seller against any loss, damage, or liability suffered or incurred by the Seller arising from any breach of the Buyer's warranties or representations contained in this Deed, or from any obligations assumed by the Buyer under the Lease Agreement from the Effective Date.

5. GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION

This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_country}}.

The parties hereby irrevocably submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the {{court_name}} courts in relation to any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Deed.

6. GENERAL PROVISIONS

6.1 Whole Agreement: This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with regard to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, and representations, whether oral or written.

6.2 Amendments: No amendment or variation of this Deed shall be of any force or effect unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties.

6.3 Severability: If any provision of this Deed is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

6.4 Costs: Each party shall bear its own legal costs incurred in the negotiation and preparation of this Deed.

SIGNATURES

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at {{place_of_signing_seller}} on this {{day_seller}} day of {{month_seller}}, {{year_seller}}.

_________________________

For: {{seller_company_name}}

Name: {{seller_signatory_name}}

Capacity: {{seller_signatory_capacity}}

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at {{place_of_signing_buyer}} on this {{day_buyer}} day of {{month_buyer}}, {{year_buyer}}.

_________________________

For: {{buyer_company_name}}

Name: {{buyer_signatory_name}}

Capacity: {{buyer_signatory_capacity}}

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