EX-10.59









Exhibit 10.59



STOCK PURCHASE
AGREEMENT




         
         This
STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is entered into as of this 15th day
of September, 2005 (the “Effective Date”), between VaxGen, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (“VaxGen”), and Nexol Co., Ltd., a company organized and existing
under the laws of the Republic of Korea (“Buyer”).  



Recitals




         
         WHEREAS,
VaxGen desires to sell to Buyer, and Buyer desires to purchase from VaxGen, all of VaxGen’s
right, title, and interest in and to 250,000 shares of common stock (the “Purchased
Shares”) of Celltrion, Inc., a joint stock corporation organized under the laws of
the Republic of Korea (“Celltrion”), free and clear of all Liens (as defined in
Section 6 below), against payment by Buyer to VaxGen of the Purchase Price (as defined in
Section 3.1 below).  




         
         NOW,
THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants set forth herein and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto hereby agree as follows:  



1. Sale and Purchase. VaxGen
hereby sells, transfers and assigns to Buyer, and Buyer hereby purchases and acquires from
VaxGen, the Purchased Shares, free and clear of all Liens (as defined in Section 6
below), in exchange for the delivery by Buyer of the Purchase Price (as defined in
Section 3.1 below). 



2. Delivery of Certificates.
Concurrently with the sale, transfer, and assignment of the Purchased Shares pursuant to
Section 1, VaxGen has delivered to Buyer a certificate or certificates representing
the Purchased Shares and, to the extent necessary to transfer and assign the Purchased
Shares to Buyer, a stock transfer duly executed in blank. 



3. Purchase Price; Accession
Agreement.  



         3.1
Purchase Price. In consideration for the sale, transfer and assignment of the
Purchased Shares by VaxGen to Buyer in accordance with Section 1 and the delivery of the
certificates pursuant to Section 2, Buyer shall pay the sum of Two billion five hundred
million Korean Won (KRW 2,500,000,000) (the “Purchase Price”) by wire transfer
of immediately available funds, by September 30, 2005. However, in compliance with
Korean Tax Law, any withholding paid by the buyer on behalf of the seller will be
deducted from the purchase price to be remitted to the seller. (Account Info:
Beneficiary: Celltrion, Inc. Bank Name: NACF. Account Number: 566-17-003100.)  




         3.2
Late Payment. In the event that Buyer fails to complete payment of the Purchase
Price by November 30, 2005, interest amounting to 1% of the outstanding balance will be
charged and due monthly until payment is completed..  



 




 






4. Representations and
Warranties of VaxGen. VaxGen hereby represents and warrants to Buyer as of the
Effective Date as follows:  



         4.1
Existence and Good Standing. VaxGen is a corporation duly incorporated, validly
existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Delaware.  




         4.2
Power and Authority; Due Execution. VaxGen has all necessary power and authority,
and has taken all action on its part necessary, to execute and deliver this Agreement and
perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
VaxGen and, assuming it has been duly executed and delivered by Buyer, constitutes a
legal, valid and binding obligation of VaxGen, enforceable against VaxGen in accordance
with its terms, except as such enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy,
insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and other laws of general application affecting
the enforcement of creditors’ rights generally, and as limited by laws relating to
the availability of specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies.  




         4.3
Consents. The execution and delivery by VaxGen of this Agreement and the
performance by VaxGen of its obligations hereunder do not require the consent, approval,
or authorization of any third party, other than such consents, approvals and
authorizations that have been obtained prior to the execution and delivery of this
Agreement.  




         4.4
No Violations, Breaches, or Defaults. The execution and delivery by VaxGen of this
Agreement and the performance by it of its obligations hereunder do not and will not,
with or without the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both: (a) violate its
certificate of incorporation or bylaws; (b) materially violate any applicable law; or (c)
breach, in any material respect, or result in a material default under, any term or
provision of any contract or agreement of, or binding on, VaxGen.  




         4.5
Title. VaxGen (a) is the record and beneficial owner of the Purchased Shares, (b)
has all right, title, and interest in and to the Purchased Shares, and (c) has all
requisite power and authority to sell, assign, transfer, and deliver the Purchased
Shares, free and clear of all Liens. Upon delivery of certificates evidencing the
Purchased Shares and payment by Buyer of the Purchase Price in accordance with this
Agreement and the delivery by Buyer of the Accession Agreement in accordance with Section
3.2, and assuming that Buyer is acting in good faith and without any notice of any
adverse claim (as defined in Section 8102 of the California Commercial Code), Buyer will
acquire the Purchased Shares free of any adverse claim.  




5. Representations and
Warranties of Buyer. Buyer hereby represents and warrants to VaxGen as of the
Effective Date as follows:  



         5.1
Existence and Good Standing. Buyer is a company duly organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the Republic of Korea.  




         5.2
Power and Authority; Due Execution. Buyer has all necessary power and authority,
and has taken all action on its part necessary, to execute and deliver this Agreement and
perform its obligations hereunder. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by
Buyer and, assuming it has been duly executed and delivered by VaxGen, constitutes a
legal,  



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valid and binding obligation of
Buyer, enforceable against Buyer in accordance with its terms, except as such
enforceability may be limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization,
moratorium and other laws of general application affecting the enforcement of creditors’ rights
generally, and as limited by laws relating to the availability of specific performance,
injunctive relief or other equitable remedies.  




         5.3
Consents. The execution and delivery by Buyer of this Agreement and the
performance by Buyer of its obligations hereunder do not require the consent, approval,
or authorization of any third party, other than such consents, approvals and
authorizations that have been obtained prior to the execution and delivery of this
Agreement.  




         5.4
No Violations, Breaches, or Defaults. The execution and delivery by Buyer of this
Agreement and the performance by it of its obligations hereunder do not and will not,
with or without the giving of notice, the lapse of time or both: (a) violate its bylaws;
(b) materially violate any applicable law; or (c) breach, in any material respect, or
result in a material default under, any term or provision of any contract or agreement
of, or binding on, Buyer.  




         5.5
Disclosure of Information. Buyer has had an opportunity to ask questions and
receive answers from VaxGen regarding the transaction contemplated by this Agreement.
Buyer acknowledges and agrees that except as specifically set forth herein, Buyer is
relying entirely on its own due diligence investigations with respect to its decision to
purchase the Purchased Shares. Buyer further acknowledges that, except as expressly set
forth in Section 4, VaxGen makes no representations or warranties of any kind or
nature regarding the Purchased Shares or Celltrion or its business or prospects.  




         5.6
Investment Experience. Buyer is an experienced investor and is able to fend for
itself, can bear the economic risk of its investment, and has such knowledge and
experience in financial or business matters that it is capable of evaluating the merits
and risks of the investment in the Purchased Shares.  




         5.7
Restricted Securities. Buyer understands that the Purchased Shares (a) have not
been registered under the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof, the
laws of the Republic of Korea, or any other country, state, or province, and (b) are
being acquired in a transaction not involving a public offering and that under,
applicable law, such securities may be subject to restrictions or prohibitions on subject
sales or transfers.  




6. Definition of
“Lien”. As used in this Agreement, the term “Lien” shall
mean any mortgage, security interest, pledge, hypothecation, assignment, lease,
encumbrance, lien, or restriction on transfer of any kind or nature, other than
restrictions on transfer imposed by applicable law or contained in the Joint Venture
Agreement. 



7. General Terms.  



         7.1
Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of California without regard to principles of conflicts of
law.  



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         7.2
Arbitration.  





         
         (a)
Any dispute, controversy or claim (each, a “Dispute”) arising out of or
relating to this Agreement or any agreement, schedule or exhibit contemplated hereby or
entered into pursuant hereto, or the performance, breach or termination hereof or
thereof, shall be submitted to binding arbitration, and any such Dispute shall be decided
by one (1) arbitrator mutually agreeable to VaxGen and Buyer. If VaxGen and Buyer cannot
agree on one (1) arbitrator, the Dispute shall be submitted to the American Arbitration
Association (“AAA”) in San Francisco, California, and AAA shall appoint
an arbitrator to resolve the Dispute under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The
arbitrator shall set a limited time period and establish procedures designed to reduce
the cost and time for discovery, while allowing the parties an opportunity, adequate in
the sole judgment of the arbitrator, to discover relevant information from the opposing
parties about the subject matter of the Dispute. The arbitrator shall rule upon motions
to compel or limit discovery and shall have the authority to impose sanctions, including
attorneys’ fees and costs, to the same extent as a court of competent law or equity,
if the arbitrator determines that discovery was sought without substantial justification
or that discovery was refused or objected to without substantial justification. The
decision of the arbitrator as to the validity and amount of any claim shall be binding
and conclusive upon the parties to this Agreement. Such decision shall be written and
shall be supported by written findings of fact and conclusions which shall set forth the
award, judgment, decree or order awarded by the arbitrator.  




         
         (b)
Judgment upon any award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having
jurisdiction. Any such arbitration shall be held in San Francisco, California under the
Commercial Arbitration Rules then in effect of AAA. The non-prevailing party to an
arbitration shall pay its own costs and expenses, the fees and costs of the arbitrator,
the administrative costs of the arbitration, and the expenses, including without
limitation, reasonable attorneys’fees and costs, incurred by the other party to the
arbitration.  



         7.3
Notices. All notices, requests, demands, claims, and other communications
permitted or required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing. Any such
notice, request, demand, claim, or other communication shall be deemed duly given and
received (a) when delivered personally to the recipient, (b) one (1) business day after
being sent to the recipient by reputable overnight courier service, charges prepaid, (c)
one (1) business day after being sent to the recipient by facsimile transmission or
electronic mail (with electronic verification of its transmission), or (d) four (4)
business days after being mailed to the recipient by certified or registered mail, return
receipt requested and postage prepaid, and addressed to the intended recipient as set
forth on the signature page of this Agreement.  




         7.4
Publicity. Each party agrees not to disclose the subject mater of this Agreement
without the prior written permission of the other parties hereto, except as may be
required under applicable law or the rules of any applicable securities exchange or
market.  




         7.5
Payment of Expenses. Each party shall pay its own costs and expenses in connection
with the negotiation and documentation of this Agreement and the consummation of the
transaction contemplated hereby.  



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         7.6
Assignment. Neither party may assign its rights or delegate its duties under this
Agreement without the prior written consent of the other party; provided, that any
party may assign its rights and delegate its duties under this Agreement with notice to,
but without the consent of, the other parties in connection with a corporate
reorganization or restructuring, merger, consolidation, or sale or other disposition of
all or substantially all of such party’s stock or assets and, in such case, this
Agreement shall be binding on, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the
successor.  




         7.7
Successors and Assigns. The terms and conditions of this Agreement shall inure to
the benefit of, and be binding upon, the respective successors and permitted assigns of
the parties. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to confer upon
any party other than the parties hereto or their respective successors and permitted
assigns, any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities under or by reason of this
Agreement, except as expressly provided herein.  




         7.8
Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by facsimile
signature, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, together, shall
constitute one and the same instrument.  




         7.9
Titles and Subtitles. The titles and subtitles used in this Agreement are used for
convenience only and are not to be considered in construing or interpreting this
Agreement.  




         7.10
Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the full and entire understanding
between the parties with regard to the subject matter hereof and supercedes all prior
negotiations or understandings of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof,
whether oral or written.  




         7.11
Amendment; Waiver. Any term of this Agreement may be amended only with the prior
written consent of the parties hereto. The observance of any term of this Agreement may
be waived only with the written consent of the party entitled to the benefit of such
term.  




         7.12
Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be
unenforceable under applicable law, such provision or provisions shall be excluded from
this Agreement and the balance of this Agreement shall be interpreted as if such
provision were so excluded and shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.  




         7.13
Further Assurances. Each party shall take all actions and execute all documents
reasonably necessary to effectuate the purposes and intents of this Agreement.  




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         IN
WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first
above written. 


	VAXGEN,
      INC. 

      

      

      By: /s/ James P. Panek 

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             Name: James P. Panek 

             Title: Senior Vice President

      

      Address: _________________________

                       _________________________

                       Fax:______________________	NEXOL CO., LTD. 

      

      

      By: /s/ Jung Jin Seo 

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             Name: Jung Jin Seo 

             Title: Chief Executive Officer

      

      Address: _________________________

                       _________________________

                       Fax:______________________