{"id":"court_ctb_1930_24","court":"CTB","case_no":"22-50073","doc_number":1930,"sub_number":24,"doc_type":"EXHIBIT","filed_date":"2023-06-22","title":"Exhibit 24 Bongartz, Alex","summary_zh":null,"summary_en":null,"body_en":"#### **Exhibit 24**\n\n### Bongartz, Alex\n\n| From: | |\n|--------------|--------------------------------------|\n| Sent: | Tuesday, May 30, 2023 4:40 PM |\n| To: | Bongartz, Alex |\n| Cc: | daj@edmiston.com; Despins, Luc A. |\n| Subject: | [EXT] RE: Lady May - Addendum to PSA |\n| Attachments: | PSA and Addendum Lady May |\n\nYou don't often get email from\n\n. Learn why this is important\n\nGood Afternoon,\n\nPlease find attached the signed PSA and addendum for the purchase of M/Y Lady May.\n\nThe terms of PSA and addendum were not altered from what was provided.\n\nThe client is ready to send the deposit immediately and proceed with the survey.\n\nBest Regards,\n\n![](_page_1_Picture_10.jpeg)\n\nFrom: Bongartz, Alex Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 2:15 PM To: Cc: daj@edmiston.com; Despins, Luc A. \n\nSubject: RE: Lady May - Addendum to PSA\n\nYes, you have attached the correct version of the Addendum.\n\nAlex\n\nFrom: Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2023 1:07 PM To: Bongartz, Alex Cc: daj@edmiston.com; Despins, Luc A. Subject: [EXT] Lady May - Addendum to PSA\n\nYou don't often get email from\n\n. Learn why this is important\n\nGood Afternoon Alex and Dirk,\n\nPlease confirm that the attached addendum is what you would like executed and submitted with the PSA. If it is not, please send me the appropriate version to execute. Thank you.\n\nBest Regards,\n\n![](_page_2_Picture_3.jpeg)\n\n14 INTERNATIONAL YACHT BROKERS ASSOCIATION\n\nCase 22-50073 Doc 1930-24 Filed 06/22/23 Entered 06/22/23 18:40:24 Page 4 of\n\n# PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR BROKERAGE VESSEL\n\n| BUYER: | SELLER: Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok |\n|------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------|\n| Address: | Address: c/o Paul Hastings LLP, 200 Park Avenue |\n| | New York, New York 10166 |\n| Nationality: | Nationality: U.S. |\n| VESSEL NAME: Lady May | MANUFACTURER: Feadship |\n| Model: Semi displacement motor yacht | Length Overall: 44.25m |\n| Year: 2014 | Doc or / Reg No .: 745195
Flag: Cayman Is. |\n| Hull No.: 688 | Engine Description: Diesel (Caterpillar) |\n| Selling Broker: | Listing Broker: Edmiston & Company Limited |\n| IMPORTANT DATES | PURCHASE PRICE |\n| Offer Date: May 30, 2023 | Purchase Price: \\$16.400,000.00 |\n| Offer Expiration Date: June 9, 2023 | Less Deposit: \\$3,280,000.00 |\n| Accept/Reject Date: June 28, 2023 | Less Trade Allowance (see Addendum): Not applicable |\n| Closing Date: on or before July 20, 2023 | Balance: \\$13.120,000.00 |\n\nDelivery Location: International waters, off the coast of Rhode Island NOTE: If Vessel is to be moved to the Delivery Location must be specified with precision. The mere listing of a port or city is insyfficient.\n\nADDITIONAL REGISTERED VESSELS INCLUDED Y Yes \\_ No\n\n1. Agreement. Buyer agrees to purchase, and Seller agrees to sell, all right, title and in the Vessel described above on the terms and conditions set forth in this Purchase and Sale Agreement (\"PSA\"). Capitalized terms used in this PSA refer to the corresponding terms in the table above unless otherwise defined here of this PSA is the date on which is has been signed by both parties. \"Vessel\" also includes all gear, machiner, furniture, fuel, consumables, and all registered tenders, toys, articles and appurtenances on board the Vessel and/or included on the Vessel's listing specification as of this Agreement, except for items listed on the Exclusions List provided by the Seller or Listing Broker on the Effective Date or (b) the Accept (b) the Accept (Reject Date, which items are not included in the sale. Buyer will be deemed to have accepted the Exclusion List if it accepts the Vessel. Listing Broker and Selling Broker shall be referred to here's .\" If there is a Trade Allowance, the conditions of the trade-in will be governed by the attached Trade-In Vessel Addendum. If either party fails to sign this PSA and deliver it to the other party on or before the Offer Explration Date, this PSA will be ineffective.\n\n2. Deposit. Within business days if left blank) following Sellers signature of this PSA, Buyer shall pay the Deposit to the Selling Broker's account, as acknowledged below, as a deposit toward the Purchase Price to the terms of this PSA. Seller may refuse to permit Buyer to proceed with the trial run, survey and other inspections of the Vessel until the Deposit has cleared into the Selling Broker's escrow account.\n\n3. Survey Option; Acceptance of Vessel; Conditions of Survey. Buyer's obligation to purchase the Vessel is subject to Buyer's satisfaction, in Buyer's sole discretion, with a trial run and survey of the Vessel though Buyer may elect not to have the Vessel inspected; (a) Buyer will select the surveyor, and not the Brokers, will be the sole party responsible for any errors or onissions with respect to the survey, notwithstanding that the Broked information to and assisted Buyer with hiring the surveyor, (c) Seller shall moke the Vessel available and Buyer shall complete the trial run and survey as soon as practicable, (d) Seller shall pay all running expenses for, and assume the risks associated with, the trial run, and Buyer shall pay all costs of the survey, including associated costs, e.g., haul-out, dry dock, and subcontractors' charges, (e) Buyer and its surveyor will be solely responsible for determining the scope of the trial run to assess the Vessel's confornity with Buyer shall deliver written notice of rejection or acceptance of the Vessel to Seller or the Listing Broker on or before the Accept/Reject Date. Whether or not Buyer has inspected the Vessel, Buyer will be deemed to have rejected the Vessel if it fails to give timely written notice of its acceptance of the Vessel, Seller will not make any use of the Vessel pending (defined in Paragraph 4) except to move the Vessel to the Delivery Location. f Buyer\n\nBuyer's Initials:\n\n@2020 International Yacht Brokers Association. All rights reserved.\n\nSeller's Initials:\n\nRev.3.10.20\n\nThis form was prepared for the exclusive use and be IYA. The parties and Bokers hereby celesse the YOA from any liability for domages resulting from or reloted to its use. The IPBA expressly disclaims and oil warrantes, including merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, related to the use of this form.\n\n# Case 22-50073 Doc 1930-24 Filed 06/22/23 Entered 06/22/23 18:40:24 Paqe 5 of\n\nrejects or is deemed to reject the Vessel, after all expenses incurred on Buyer's behalf have been paid, (i) the Selling Broker shall return the Deposit to Buyer, (i) this PSA will terminate, and (ii) the parties and the Brokers will be released from any further liability hereunder. The Brokers will not be responsible for the cost to correct any deficiencies noted during the trial run and survey.\n\n4. Closing, The transfer of Vessel's ownership (\"Closing\") will occur on the Closing Date at the Delivery Location simultaneously with payment of all funds due from the Buyer and delivery of originals of all other documents necessary for transfer of good and marketable titleto Buyer. If the Vessel must move to the Delivery Location, Seller should not deliver Vessel to the Closing Location unless funds have been paid in full or are being held subject to an escrow conditioned only upon delivery of the Vessel to the Delivery Location and release of title documents to the Buyer. Closing may be facilitated by overnight courier or electronic means. Seller shall deliver the Vessel (as defined in Paragraph 1) to Buyer at the Delivery Location except for fuel consumed during the trial run and any voyage to the Delivery Location. On or before the Closing Date, Seller must deling Broker all documents necessary to transfer title to the Vessel (and all other items hereby required to be delivered) to Buyer. At Closing, Buyer shall pay the Balance to Seller (subject to Paragraph 6) and/or to the Selling Broker for onward transfer to Seller by wire transfer. Any funds Seller owes to (i) the Brokers for the commission, storage, insurance, repairs and/or other items or (ii) the holder of any other Encumbrance, will be deducted from the Seller by the Selling Broker prior to disbursement of funds to Seller, which hereby irrevocably instructs any Deposit holder to pay the Commission from the Deposit to the Brokers pursuant to the terms hereof.\n\n5 Brokers. The parties acknowledge that the Selling Broker are the only brokers that procured this PSA, If the Listing Broker and the Selling Broker are the same broker consent to that Broker acting as a dual-agent in this transaction, i.e., representing both Buyer and Seller, and the Broker may disclose to both parties facts known to the Broker materially affecting the Vessel's value or desirability; provided, however, that in such instance the Broker's consent, disclose to Buyer that Seller is willing to sell the Vessel for an amount less than the asking price or, without Buyer's consent, disclose to Seller that Buyer is willing to pay a price greater than the offering price. If the Selling Broker are different, the Listing Broker will represent Seller only and owe no duties, fiduciary or otherwise, to Buyer, and the Selling Broker will represent Buyer only and owe no duties, fiduciary or otherwise, to Seller (though paid by Seller). The Brokers are obligated to perform only the duties expressly set forth herein and no implied duties or obligations may be read into this PSA. Seller shall be solely responsible for payment of commission due to the Brokers in connection with the sale of the Vessel as set forth herein. Each party represents and warrants to the other that he has not employed or dealt with any other broker, agent or finder in carrying out the negotiations relating to the sale of the Vessel to Buyer and acknowledges that the Brokers are third-party beneficiaries to this PSA.\n\n6. Seller's Representations; Requirements for Closing Seller represents and warrants that it will transfer to Buyer good and marketable title to the Vessel, free and clear of all debts, claims, maritime or common law liens, security interests, excise taxes, and any other applicable taxes, customs' duties, or tariffs due to any state, country, regulatory and/or taxing authority of any kind whatsoever (collectively, \"Encumbrances\"). No less than two (2) business days before Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer (a) satisfactory evidence of title, (b) proof of payment or removal of all Encumbrances (except for those encumbrances that will be paid in full at closing), (c) a guaranty and indemnification from Seller guaranteeing Seller's representations and warranties in this Paragraph 6, (d) if Seller is a legal entity, a personal guaranty and indemnification from Seller's beneficial owner(s) guaranteeing Seller's representations and warranties in this Paragraph 6, and (e) copies of any other documents necessary for transfer of good and marketable title to Buyer. Seller shall pay any cost associated with, and shall cooperate fully to obtain, any authorization for sale required from any governing authority. Any party which is a legal entity will provide to the other prior to Closing (i) proof that it is in good standing under the State or other jurisdiction under which the entity has been formed, (ii) a consent action or resolution the entity's duly authorized decision to purchase or sell the Vessel as well as the authority of the individual delivering or accepting this PSA and/or purchase and sales documents,(iii) a power of attorney demonstrating the authority of the individual delivering or accepting the Vessel and (iv) as to Seller, its wire transfer information.\n\n7. Risk of Loss; Force Majeure. Seller will bear the risk of lossel prior to Closing. If the Vessel is damaged subsequent to Buyer's acceptance and the necessary repairs will cost han five percent (5%) of the Purchase Price and require fewer than 30 days to complete, then (a) Seller must repair the Closing in accordance with sound marine practices to the standard of the Vessel immediately prior to the damage and Buyer may inspect such repair, (b) Buyer must pay the Balance and take delivery of the Vessel as repaired, and (c) the Closing Date will be extended by the repair period. If the Vessel is damaged to a greater extent subsequent to Buyer's acceptance, elther party may terminate this PSA with the same consequences as if Buyer had rejected the Vessel. Either party's obligation to perform will be suspended to the extent required to accommodate unforeseable events beyond that party's reasonable control (\"Force Mojeure Events\"), including, without limitation, acts of terrorism, strikes, lockouts, riots, acts of war, fire, communication line failures, computer viruses, power failures, accidents, tropical storms, hurricanes, or other natural disasters. If a Force Majeure Event occurs, the time periods referred to in this PSA, including, without limitation, the Closing Date, will be deemed extended by the time necessary to permit the affected party to perform in accordance with this PSA; provided, however, if the Force Mojeure Event delays the Closing Date for a period of at more than 30 days, either party may terminate this PSA with the same consequences as if Buyer had rejected the Vessel.\n\n8. Default. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if the Deposit is not poid when due or Closing is not consummated due to Buyer's non-performance, including, without limitation, failure to pay the Balance or execute all documents necessary for completion of the\n\nBuyer's Initials:\n\n@2020 International Yacht Brokers Association. All rights reserved.\n\nRev. 3.10.20\n\nSeller's Initials:\n\n## Case 22-50073 Doc 1930-24 Filed 06/22/23 Entered 06/22/23 18:40:24 Page 6 of\n\npurchase by the Closing Date: (i) the Deposit shall be retained by (or if the Deposit was not paid, Buyer shall pay a like and the Brokers as liquidated and agreed damages, as consideration of this PSA, in full settlement of all claims between the parties, (ii) the Selling Broker shall return to Buyer any other funds received from Buyer, and (ii) the parties will obligations under this PSA. Buyer and Seller agree that the Deposit will be applied first to payment of any unpaid costs or expenses that Buyer or Broker Incurred against the Vessel and then divided fifty percent (50%) to the Seller and fifty percent (50%) to the Brokers shall divide in the same proportions as the commission would have been consummated. If the Closing is not consummated due to Seller's non-performance, the Deposit, and any other money paid or deposited by Buyer, pursuant to this PSA will be returned to Buyer upon demand or Buyer will have the right of specific performance is reasonable in light of the uniqueness of the Vessel, difficulty of proof of loss, and the inconvenience or impossibility of otherwise on adequate remedy. On Seller's default, Seller shall forthwith pay the Brokers the same commission otherwise payable had the transaction closed.\n\n9. Sales and Use Taxes. Sales or use taxes payable on Buyer's purchase of the Vessel, if applicable, are Buyer's responsibility, and Buyer shall pay the taxes due to the Selling Broker at Closing. Buyer hereby indemnifies and holds harmless Seller and from any sales or use taxes for which Buyer is responsible.\n\n10. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. SELLER AND THE BROKERS BELIEVE THAT ANY INFORMATION ANY OF THEM HAS PROVIDED ON THE VESSEL IS GOOD AND CORRECT AND OFFER THE INFORMATION IN GOOD FAITH, BUT DO NOT AND CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF SUCH INFORMATION. BUYER WARRANTS AND REPRESENTS, AS OF THE TIME OF CLOSING, THAT IT (A) WILL HAVE FULLY INSPECTED AND MADE A TRIAL RUN OF THE VESSEL (OR HAVE VOLUNTARILY WAVED THESE RIGHTS) AND (B) IS NOT RELYING ON ANY ADVERTISEMENTS, PROMISES, DESCRIPTIONS, AFFIRMATIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS (WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, PROOR TO OR CONTEMPORANEOUS WITH THIS PSA) PROVIDED BY THE SELLER OR BROKERS. UPON CLOSING, BUYER WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE ACCEPTED THE VESSEL IN ITS \"AS IS\" CONDITION. SELLER AND THE BROKERS HAVE GIVEN NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND MAKE NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE CONDITION OF THE VESSEL, ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ALL OF WHICH ARE DISCLAIMED.\n\n11. Financing. Buyer's obligations are not contining financing. Buyer represents that it will arrange financing, if necessary. Buyer and Seller acknowledge that the Brokers have made no representations or warranties with respect to Buyer's ability to obtain financing, Buyer's qualifications to obtain any type of mortgage on the Vessel, or Buyer's ability to document or register the Vessel in any jurisdiction.\n\n12. Counterparts. The parties may sign this PSA in any number of identical counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original (including signatures evidenced via facsimile, email or other electronic means) as if the signatures were upon the same instrument.\n\n13. Binding Effect; Contemporaneous Contracts; Future Sales. This PSA is binding on all parties, their heirs, personal representatives and/or assigns. Seller shall not sell the Vessel or enter into any contract for the sale of the Vessel while this PSA is in effect. If a sale is not consummated in accordance with the terms of this PSA, and Buyer and Seller enter into a contract between themselves for the Vessel, whether directly or through an entity under a party's ownership or control, within two years after this PSA is terminated, Seller agens to pay the Brokers an amount identical to the commission the Brokers would have received had the transaction contemplated under this PSA closed.\n\n14. Escrowed Funds. The parties acknowledge that (a) the Selling Broker will not be responsible for the Deposit until the funds have cleared into the Selling Broker's account, (b) the Selling Broker shall hold the Deposit in escrow once the funds have cleared and any other funds received by either Broker from any party will be held in trust for that party, (c) the Selling Broker may retain the commission due the Brokers prior to disbursement of the Deposit or Seller, and (d) in any dispute involving any funds held by the Brokers, Buyer and Seller will indemnify the Brokers for legal fees and costs relating in any way to the dispute, incurred in any appeals (which obligation is secured by a lien on the escrowed funds) and those relating to a claim for a commission, except as to a Broker found, in a final non-appealable judgment, to have engaged in willful misconduct or acted with gross negligence.\n\nSee Addendum. 15. Additional Terms.\n\n16. Miscellaneous. This PSA, including its exhibits and schedules, is the entire ggreement between the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous negotiations, warrantes, and understandings pertaining thereto, be they in writing, oral, or other becomes a party to any litigation involving this PSA, the Broker shall be reimbursed for their costs and attorney's fees, at all pretrial, trial and appellate levels, by the party or parties found to have breached this PSA. In the event of any dispute between the parties hereto arising out of the subject matter of this PSA, the prevaling party (including the Brokers) shall be entitled to recover reasonable expenses, attorney's fees and costs for all pretrial, trial and appellate proceedings. If any term, condition, or provision of this PSA is held to be unenforceable for any reason, it shall be interpreted to achieve the intent of this PSA to the extent possible rather than avoided. In any event, all other terms, conditions and provisions of this PSA shall be deemed valid and enforceable. There are no other duties, obligations, liabilities, or warranties, implied or otherwise, except as set forth herein. This PSA may not be amended or modified, except in writing, signed by Buyer and Seller. Notice and delivery given by or to the attorney or Broker representing any party shall be as effective as if given by or to that party. All notices must be in writing and may be made by personal delivery, overnight courier, facsimile, enail, or other electronic means, and shall be effective upon delivery retained. Buyer may assign this PSA to\n\nBuyer's Initials:\n\n@2020 International Yacht Brokers Association. All rights reserved.\n\nRev. 3.10.20\n\nSeller's Initials:\n\n### Case 22-50073 Doc 1930-24 Filed 06/22/23 Entered 06/22/23 18:40:24 Page 7 of\n\n14\n\n| Print: | Amount: | |\n|-------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--|\n| Title: | Date: | |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n| | | |\n| s Initials: | Seller's Initials: | |\n| of 4 | Rev. 3.10.20
@2020 International Yacht Brokers Association. All rights reserved. | |\n\n#### Addendum to Purchase and Sale Agreement for Brokerage Vessel, executed on May 30, 2023, Between (i) Luc A. Despins, as the Chapter 11 Trustee for the Estate of Ho Wan (the \"Addendum\") Kwok and (ii)\n\nCapitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement for Brokerage Vessel, executed on May 30, 2023, with respect to the Lady May (the \"PSA\"). For the avoidance of doubt, any reference to the PSA (whether in this PSA or the Addendum) shall be to the PSA as modified by this Addendum.\n\n- I. Luc A. Despins is party to the PSA solely in his capacity as the chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok, and not in his personal capacity. Accordingly, no claim whatsoever may be asserted by Buyer against Mr. Luc A. Despins in his personal capacity or Paul Hastings LLP.\n- 2. The PSA and all terms in the PSA are subject to approval of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut (the \"Bankruptcy Court\"), in which court the chapter 11 case of Ho Wan Kwok, Case No. 22-50073 (the \"Chapter 11 Case\"), is pending.\n- 3. Notwithstanding anything in the PSA to the contrary, the Bankruptcy Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim or dispute in respect of or arising out of the PSA, and the parties and the Brokers irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court, waive any objection they now or hereafter may have to venue or Dankruptey Court, waree that all claims relating to the PSA will be decided in such court, and, further, not to bring any claim relating to the PSA in any other court. For the avoidance of doubt, all provisions in Section 17 of the PSA regarding the arbitration of any dispute involving the PSA are hereby deleted.\n- 4. Notwithstanding anything in the PSA to the contrary, the PSA is governed by and interpreted according to the State of New York regardless of its principles of conflicts-of-laws.\n- 5. The fourth and fifth sentences in Section 1 of the PSA are hereby modified as follows:\n\n\"Vessel\" also includes all gear, machinery, equipment, furniture, fuel, consumables, and all registered or unregistered tenders, toys, articles and appurtenances on board the Vessel and/or included on the Vessel's listing specification as of the date of this PSA. There will be no Exclusions List.Agreement, except for items listed on the Exelusions List provided by the Seller or Listing Broker on the earlier of (a) five days from the Effective Date or (b) the Accept/Reject Date, which items are not included in the sale. Buyer will be deemed to have accepted the Exclusion List if it accepts the Vessel. For the avoidance of doubt, the Lady May II is not included as part of the sale of the Vessel pursuant to this PSA.\n\n6. The eighth sentence in Section I of the PSA is hereby modified as follows:\n\n14\n\n![](_page_8_Picture_7.jpeg)\n\nParagraph 4) except to move the Vessel to the Delivery Location. If Buyer rejects or is deemed to reject the Vessel in accordance with this PSA and is not otherwise in breach of this PSA, after all expenses incurred on Buyer's behalf have been paid, (i) the SellerSelling Broker shall return the Deposit to Buyer, (ii) this PSA will terminate, and (iii) the parties and the Brokers will be released from any further liability hereunder. The Brokers will not be responsible for the cost to correct any defects or deficiencies noted during the trial run and survey.\n\n9. The sixth sentence in Section 4 of the PSA is hereby modified as follows:\n\nAt Closing, Buyer shall pay the Balance to Seller (subject to Paragraph 6) and the Deposit shall be released to Seller, subject to the deduction in the immediately following sentenceand/or to the Selling Broker for onward transfer to Seller by wire transfer. Any funds Seller owes to (i) the Brokers for the commission, storage, insurance, repairs and/or other items (which are subject to approval of the Bankrupter Court)or (ii) the holder of any other Encumbrance, will be deducted from the amount due Seller by the Selling Broker prior to disbursement of funds to Seller, which hereby irrevocably instructs any Deposit holder to pay the Commission from the Deposit to the Brokers pursuant to the terms hereofDeposit and paid to the Brokers prior to the release of the Deposit to Seller. For the avoidance of doubt, the order of the Bankruptcy Court approving the sale of the Vessel to Buyer shall provide that the Vessel is being sold free and clear of any Encumbrances, with any Encumbrances attaching to the proceeds of the sale.\n\n10. The second sentence of Section 5 of the PSA is hereby modified as follows:\n\nIf the Listing Broker and the Selling Broker are the same brokerage, the parties consent to that Broker acting as a dual-agent in this transaction, i.e., representing both Buyer and Seller, and the Broker may diselose to both parties facts known to the Broker materially affecting the Vessel's value or desirability; provided, however, that in such instance (a) the Broker shall not, without Seller's consent, disclose to Buyer that Seller is willing to sell the Vessel for an amount less than the asking price and (b) the Broker have no duties to the Buyer in connection with the sale of the Vesselor, without Buyer's consent, disclose to Seller that Buyer is willing to pay a price greater than the offering price.\n\n11. The second sentence of Section 6 of the PSA is hereby modified as follows:\n\nNo less than two (2) business days before Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer (a) satisfactory evidence of title, (b) proof of payment or removal of all Encumbrances (except for those encumbrances that will be paid in full at closing), which proof may be the order entered by the\n\n![](_page_9_Picture_8.jpeg)\n\n![](_page_10_Picture_7.jpeg)\n\nproportions as the commission would have been divided had a sale been consummated. If the Closing is not consummated due to Seller's nonperformance (which, for the avoidance of doubt, shall not include the Bankruptcy Court declining to approve this PSA), the Deposit, and any other money paid or deposited by Buyer; pursuant to this PSA, will be returned to Buyer upon demand or Buyer will have the right of specific performance. Seller agrees that specific performance is reasonable in light of the uniqueness of the Vessel, difficulty of proof of loss, and the inconvenience or impossibility of otherwise obtaining an adequate remedy. If Closing is not consummated due to Seller's nonperformance on Seller's default, Seller shall forthwith pay the Brokers the same commission otherwise payable had the transaction closed; provided, however, that the Bankruptcy Court declining to approve this PSA shall not constitute non-performance on the part of Seller. In the event the Bankruptcy Court does not approve this PSA, this PSA shall be deemed terminated with the same consequences as if Buyer had rejected the Vessel in accordance with this PSA. Notwithstanding anything in this PSA to the contrary, if the Closing is not consummated for any reason (including (a) due to the Buyer's non-performance of its obligations under this PSA, (b) the Bankruptcy Court does not approve this PSA, or (c) the Buyer rejects the Vessel in accordance with this PSA), Seller shall have the option to purchase the survey from Buyer at cost and, if the Seller exercises this option, Buyer shall provide the complete survey to Seller immediately upon payment of the cost of such survey.\n\n14. The first sentence of Section 9 of the PSA are hereby modified as follows:\n\nSales or use taxes payable on Buyer's purchase of the Vessel, if applicable, are Buyer's responsibility, and Buyer shall pay the taxes due to the TrusteeSelling Broker at Closing.\n\n15. The following sentence is hereby added after the first sentence of Section 11 of the PSA:\n\nBuyer represents and warrants that it has sufficient cash and/or financing to fund the Purchase Price at Closing. Buyer also represents and warrants that it is not affiliated with or related to Ho Wan Kwok and/or is not acting on behalf of or at the behest of Ho Wan Kwok.\n\n16. Section 14 of the PSA are hereby modified as follows:\n\nThe parties acknowledge that (a) the SellerSelling Broker will not be responsible for the Deposit until the funds have cleared into the Seller'sSelling Broker's account, (b) the SellerSelling Broker shall hold the Deposit in escrow once the funds have cleared and any other funds received by either Broker from any party will be held in trust for that\n\n![](_page_11_Picture_8.jpeg)\n\nparty, (c) the SellerSelling Broker shall pay, in accordance with this PSA,may retain the commission due the Brokers prior to the releasedisbursement of the Deposit or Balance to Seller, and (d) in any dispute involving any funds held by the Brokers, Buyer and Seller will indemnify the Brokers for legal fees and costs relating in any way to the dispute, including those incurred in any appeals (which obligation is secured by a lien on the escrowed funds) and those relating to a claim for a commission, except as to a Broker found, in a final non-appealable judgment of the Bankruptcy Court, to have engaged in willful misconduct or acted with gross negligence.\n\n17. The second and third sentences of Section 16 of the PSA are hereby modified as follows:\n\nIf a Broker becomes a party to any litigation involving this PSA, the Broker shall be reimbursed for their reasonable costs and attorney's fees, at all pretrial, trial and appellate levels, by the party or parties found to have breached this PSA, unless such Broker is found, in a final nonappealable judgment of the Bankruptcy Court, to have engaged in willful misconduct or acted with gross negligence. In the event of any dispute between the parties hereto arising out of the subject matter of this PSA, the prevailing party (including the Brokers) shall been titled to recover reasonable expenses, attorney's fees and costs for all pretrial. trial and appellate proceedings, unless such prevailing party is found, in a final non-appealable judgment of the Bankruptcy Court, to have engaged in willful misconduct or acted with gross negligence.\n\n18. The ninth and tenth sentences of Section 16 of the PSA are hereby modified as follows:\n\nBuyer may assign this PSA to any member(s) of Buyer's immediate family or any entity owned or controlled by Buyer and/or any member(s) of his immediate family. Otherwise, nNeither party may assign this PSA without the other party's consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.\n\n19. In the signature block on page 4 of the PSA, the phrase \"Selling Broker Deposit Confirmation (Subject to clearance of funds)\" is hereby modified to read: \"Seller Deposit Confirmation (Subject to clearance of funds)\".\n\n#### Seller\n\nBy:\n\nName: Luc A. Despins, as chapter 11 trustee for the estate of Ho Wan Kwok\n\nDate:\n\n![](_page_13_Figure_3.jpeg)","body_zh":null,"key_entities":["Je","Despins","Kwok","Ho Wan Kwok","Paul Hastings"],"ecf_references":[],"word_count":5204,"status":"published","published_at":"2023-06-22 00:00:00","created_at":"2023-06-22","updated_at":"2026-07-07 07:57:35"}