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1043-00001 · 25 clauses
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ARTICLE I — DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
ARTICLE I — DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION
Section 1.01 — Definitions Medium
⚑ Assignment / subcontracting
Section 1.01 — Definitions As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings: "Administrative Agent" means Crescent Harbor Bank, N.A., in its capacity as Administrative Agent under the Credit Agreement, and any successor Administrative Agent appointed in accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement. "Approved Budget" means the detailed construction budget for Phase I of the Frankfu
Section 1.02 — Interpretation High
⚑ Non-compete / exclusivity restraint
Section 1.02 — Interpretation (a) Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Agreement to the Credit Agreement and to terms defined in the Credit Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the definitions and interpretive provisions set forth in the Credit Agreement as in effect on the Closing Date (or, where the context requires, as amended from time to time). In the event of any conflict between
Section 1.03 — Exhibits and Schedules
Section 1.03 — Exhibits and Schedules The following Exhibits and Schedules are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference:
ARTICLE II — ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESCROW ACCOUNT
ARTICLE II — ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF ESCROW ACCOUNT
Section 2.01 — Establishment of Escrow Account
Section 2.01 — Establishment of Escrow Account (a) On or prior to the Closing Date, the Frankfurt Escrow Bank shall establish and maintain a segregated interest-bearing account in the name of "Ironhaven Frankfurt GmbH — Construction Escrow" (the "Escrow Account") at the Frankfurt Escrow Bank's offices located at Neue Mainzer Straße 72, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The Escrow Account shall be denominated in Euros
Section 2.02 — Initial Deposit Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 2.02 — Initial Deposit (a) On the Closing Date, the Administrative Agent shall cause the EUR Sub-Tranche proceeds in the amount of €253,571,429 (two hundred fifty-three million, five hundred seventy-one thousand, four hundred twenty-nine Euros) to be deposited into the Escrow Account by means of TARGET2 wire transfer, in accordance with the wire instructions set forth in Schedule 2 hereto and the funds flow m
Section 2.03 — Segregation of Funds
Section 2.03 — Segregation of Funds (a) The Escrow Funds shall at all times be maintained in the Escrow Account as a segregated account, separate and distinct from the general assets, accounts, and proprietary funds of the Frankfurt Escrow Bank. The Frankfurt Escrow Bank shall ensure that the Escrow Funds are not commingled with any other funds of the Frankfurt Escrow Bank, the Depositor, or any other party, and that
Section 2.04 — Investment of Escrow Funds Medium
⚑ Liability cap to check against exposure
Section 2.04 — Investment of Escrow Funds (a) Pending disbursement in accordance with Article III, the Escrow Funds shall be invested only in "Permitted Investments" as directed jointly in writing by the Depositor and the Administrative Agent. For purposes of this Agreement, "Permitted Investments" shall mean: (i) overnight deposits at NordBrücke AG bearing interest at the rate offered by NordBrücke AG to institution
Section 2.05 — Account Pledge / Security Interest Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 2.05 — Account Pledge / Security Interest (a) The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Escrow Account is subject to the account pledge (Kontoverpfändung) granted under the German Account Pledge Agreement, dated as of the date hereof, executed by IHDC Frankfurt in favor of Pinnacle Trust Company, N.A. (acting through its London branch) as Security Trustee, securing the obligations of IHDC Frankfurt under the
Section 2.06 — Compliance with German Law
Section 2.06 — Compliance with German Law (a) The Frankfurt Escrow Bank shall at all times comply with all applicable German banking regulations and laws, including the requirements of the German Banking Act (Kreditwesengesetz), BaFin directives and guidance, and the European Central Bank's regulations and guidelines applicable to credit institutions operating within the European Union. (b) The Frankfurt Escrow Bank
Section 3.01 — General Disbursement Procedures Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 3.01 — General Disbursement Procedures (a) Disbursements from the Escrow Account shall be made only upon satisfaction of all conditions set forth in this Article III and only in accordance with the procedures specified herein. No disbursement shall be made from the Escrow Account in any manner or for any purpose not expressly authorized by this Agreement. (b) Except as otherwise consented to in writing by the
Section 3.02 — Disbursement Certificate / Requisition Requirements Medium
⚑ Liability cap to check against exposure
Section 3.02 — Disbursement Certificate / Requisition Requirements (a) Each request for disbursement from the Escrow Account shall be initiated by the Depositor by submission to the Administrative Agent and the Frankfurt Escrow Bank of a written Requisition, substantially in the form of Exhibit B attached hereto (each such request, a "Requisition," and the accompanying certificate, a "Disbursement Certificate"). Each
Section 3.03 — Administrative Agent Approval Process Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 3.03 — Administrative Agent Approval Process (a) Upon receipt of a complete Requisition and all accompanying documentation required under Section 3.02, the Administrative Agent shall have a period of ten (10) Business Days to review the Requisition and accompanying documentation (the "Review Period"). The Review Period shall commence on the Business Day following the date on which the Administrative Agent rec
Section 3.04 — Retainage Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 3.04 — Retainage (a) The Frankfurt Escrow Bank shall withhold from each approved disbursement an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the approved disbursement amount (the "Retainage"). The Retainage amount shall be retained in the Escrow Account and shall not be disbursed except in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3.04. (b) By way of illustration, if the Administrative Agent approves a Requisit
Section 3.05 — Disbursement Mechanics Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 3.05 — Disbursement Mechanics (a) Upon receipt of a written Disbursement Instruction from the Administrative Agent in accordance with Section 3.03(e), the Frankfurt Escrow Bank shall process the approved disbursement within three (3) Business Days following receipt of the Disbursement Instruction. The Frankfurt Escrow Bank shall not process any disbursement without having first received a valid Disbursement I
Section 3.06 — Conditions Precedent to Initial Disbursement Medium
⚑ Notice / time limit to track
Section 3.06 — Conditions Precedent to Initial Disbursement In addition to the requirements of Section 3.02 applicable to each Requisition, the following conditions must be satisfied or waived (in the Administrative Agent's sole discretion) prior to the first disbursement from the Escrow Account: (a) The Frankfurt Escrow Bank shall have received a certified copy of the fully executed Credit Agreement and all German S
Section 3.07 — Excess Funds / Remaining Balance Standard
⚑ Commercial term
Section 3.07 — Excess Funds / Remaining Balance (a) Upon Substantial Completion of Phase I of the Frankfurt Campus and satisfaction of all Retainage release conditions set forth in Section 3.04, any remaining Escrow Funds (including all accrued but undisbursed interest) shall be applied as follows: (i) First, to fund the estimated cost of any punch-list items, deficiency corrections, or warranty work identified by th
Section 3.08 — Suspension of Disbursements
Section 3.08 — Suspension of Disbursements (a) The Administrative Agent shall have the right, exercisable by written notice to the Frankfurt Escrow Bank and the Depositor, to suspend all disbursements from the Escrow Account upon the occurrence and continuance of any of the following events: (i) the occurrence and continuance of an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement; (ii) receipt by the Administrative Agent
ARTICLE IV — REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
ARTICLE IV — REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Section 4.01 — Representations and Warranties of the Depositor Medium
⚑ Forum / governing law
Section 4.01 — Representations and Warranties of the Depositor IHDC Frankfurt hereby represents and warrants to the Administrative Agent and the Frankfurt Escrow Bank, as of the date hereof and (unless otherwise specified) as of the date of each Requisition, as follows: (a) Organization and Existence. IHDC Frankfurt is a Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing unde
Section 4.02 — Representations and Warranties of the Administrative Agent Medium
⚑ Forum / governing law
Section 4.02 — Representations and Warranties of the Administrative Agent The Administrative Agent hereby represents and warrants to IHDC Frankfurt and the Frankfurt Escrow Bank, as of the date hereof, as follows: (a) Organization and Existence. The Administrative Agent is a national banking association duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the United States of America. (b) Authoriz
Section 4.03 — Representations and Warranties of the Frankfurt Escrow Bank Medium
⚑ Forum / governing law
Section 4.03 — Representations and Warranties of the Frankfurt Escrow Bank NordBrücke AG hereby represents and warrants to IHDC Frankfurt and the Administrative Agent, as of the date hereof, as follows: (a) Organization and Existence. NordBrücke AG is an Aktiengesellschaft duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany. (b) Regulatory Status. NordBrücke AG is
ARTICLE V — DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FRANKFURT ESCROW BANK
ARTICLE V — DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FRANKFURT ESCROW BANK
Section 5.01 — Limited Duties
Section 5.01 — Limited Duties (a) The Frankfurt Escrow Bank acts solely as escrow agent under this Agreement and shall have no duties, obligations, or responsibilities other than those expressly set forth in this Agreement. The Frankfurt Escrow Bank shall not be deemed to be a trustee, fiduciary, or agent of any Party for any purpose other than the limited purpose of holding and disbursing the Escrow Funds in accorda