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Phone: {{phone}}
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Website: {{website}}
COMMERCIAL PLEDGE AGREEMENT - EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
This Commercial Pledge Agreement (the 'Agreement') is made and entered into this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:
{{Pledgor_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and registered under the laws of {{Pledgor_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{Pledgor_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Pledgor');
AND
{{Pledgee_company_name}}, a company duly incorporated and registered under the laws of {{Pledgee_jurisdiction}}, with its principal place of business at {{Pledgee_address}} (hereinafter referred to as the 'Pledgee').
The Pledgor and the Pledgee are hereinafter collectively referred to as the 'Parties' and individually as a 'Party'.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Pledgor is indebted to the Pledgee in the principal amount of {{loan_amount}} ({{loan_amount_words}}) (the 'Secured Obligation'), pursuant to a loan agreement dated {{loan_agreement_date}} (the 'Loan Agreement');
AND WHEREAS, the Pledgor desires to secure the due and punctual performance of the Secured Obligation by pledging certain equipment and machinery to the Pledgee as collateral;
PLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
2.1. For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Pledgor hereby pledges, assigns, hypothecates, transfers, and grants a security interest in favour of the Pledgee, in all of the Pledgor's right, title, and interest in and to the equipment and machinery described in Schedule A hereto (the 'Pledged Assets').
2.2. The Pledged Assets shall include, but not be limited to, all accessions, attachments, parts, and replacements thereof, and all proceeds (including insurance proceeds) arising therefrom. The Pledgor shall maintain the Pledged Assets in good working condition and insure them against loss or damage to the satisfaction of the Pledgee.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PLEDGOR
3.1. The Pledgor hereby represents and warrants to the Pledgee that:
(a) The Pledgor is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Pledged Assets, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances, or security interests, other than those created by this Agreement.
(b) The Pledgor has the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to pledge the Pledged Assets as contemplated herein.
(c) This Agreement constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation of the Pledgor, enforceable in accordance with its terms.
COVENANTS OF THE PLEDGOR
4.1. The Pledgor covenants and agrees with the Pledgee as follows:
(a) To keep the Pledged Assets in good repair and operating condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted.
(b) To not sell, transfer, lease, or otherwise dispose of the Pledged Assets without the prior written consent of the Pledgee.
(c) To pay all taxes, assessments, and other governmental charges levied upon the Pledged Assets when due.
(d) To permit the Pledgee or its agents to inspect the Pledged Assets at any reasonable time upon prior notice.
(e) To execute and deliver any additional documents or instruments as may be reasonably requested by the Pledgee to perfect or continue the security interest granted hereunder.
EVENTS OF DEFAULT
5.1. The occurrence of any of the following shall constitute an 'Event of Default' under this Agreement:
(a) Failure by the Pledgor to pay any part of the Secured Obligation when due.
(b) Breach by the Pledgor of any representation, warranty, or covenant contained in this Agreement or the Loan Agreement.
(c) Any event of default as defined in the Loan Agreement.
REMEDIES OF THE PLEDGEE UPON DEFAULT
6.1. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default and while such Event of Default is continuing, the Pledgee may, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to it under law or equity, exercise any or all of the following remedies:
(a) Take possession of the Pledged Assets.
(b) Sell the Pledged Assets at a public or private sale.
(c) Apply the proceeds of any such sale towards the satisfaction of the Secured Obligation.
GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_jurisdiction}}.
7.2. Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of {{dispute_resolution_jurisdiction}}.
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements.
8.2. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both Parties.
8.3. Any waiver by a Party of any breach of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach.
SCHEDULE A – DESCRIPTION OF PLEDGED ASSETS
Item 1: {{equipment_1_description}} (Serial Number: {{equipment_1_serial_number}}, Model: {{equipment_1_model}}, Value: {{equipment_1_value}})
Item 2: {{equipment_2_description}} (Serial Number: {{equipment_2_serial_number}}, Model: {{equipment_2_model}}, Value: {{equipment_2_value}})
Item 3: {{equipment_3_description}} (Serial Number: {{equipment_3_serial_number}}, Model: {{equipment_3_model}}, Value: {{equipment_3_value}})
Add additional items as necessary.
SIGNATURES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Commercial Pledge Agreement as of the date first above written.
PLEDGOR:
_____________________________
By: {{Pledgor_signatory_name}}
Title: {{Pledgor_signatory_title}}
Date: {{Pledgor_signature_date}}
PLEDGEE:
_____________________________
By: {{Pledgee_signatory_name}}
Title: {{Pledgee_signatory_title}}
Date: {{Pledgee_signature_date}}
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