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Common use of 280G Clause in Contracts

280G. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise (a “Parachute Payment”), would result in an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i) of the Code, and the value determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”) that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments shall be reduced by an amount (the “Reduction Amount”) so that the Net After-Tax Amount after such reduction is greatest. For purposes of determining the Net After-Tax Amount, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.16, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.16, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, to the extent that any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Title: President and Chief Executive Officer Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Natures Sunshine Products Inc), Employment Agreement (Natures Sunshine Products Inc)

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280G. Anything In the event that the severance and all other benefits provided for in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise payable to Executive (a “Parachute Payment”but excluding any payments that may be made under this Section 8.5(c), would result in an “excess ) constitute "parachute payment” payments" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and will be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then Executive shall receive a payment from Company sufficient to pay such excise tax. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may elect, in her sole discretion and by written notice to the Company, (i) to not receive the payment provided for in this subsection or (ii) to reduce the amount of severance and other benefits that she would otherwise receive so as to eliminate any "parachute payments." Such notice must be delivered to the Company no later than 10 days following the determination by the Accountants of the amount of Executive's excise tax liability, as described below. This election shall not be effective as to benefits that Executive has already received. Unless Company and Executive otherwise agree in writing, the determination of Executive's excise tax liability and the value determined amount required to be paid under this subsection shall be made promptly in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of writing by Company's independent public accountants or such other tax experts as reasonably agreed to by the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Company and Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”"Accountants") that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments and such amount shall be reduced by an amount (paid to Executive promptly, but not before 10 days after such determination. In the “Reduction Amount”) so event that the Net After-Tax Amount after excise tax incurred by Executive is determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be greater or lesser than the amount so determined by the Accountants, Company and Executive agree to promptly make such reduction additional payment, including interest and any tax penalties, to the other party as the Accountants reasonably determine is greatestappropriate. For purposes of determining making the Net After-Tax Amountcalculations required by this subsection, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net may rely on interpretations of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes Code for which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxesthere is "substantial authority" tax reporting position. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.16, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.16, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, furnish to the extent that Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this subsection. Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely calculations contemplated by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Title: President and Chief Executive Officer Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%this subsection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (AmNet Mortgage, Inc.), Executive Employment Agreement (AmNet Mortgage, Inc.)

280G. Anything In the event that the severance and all other benefits provided for in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise payable to Executive (a “Parachute Payment”but excluding any payments that may be made under this Section 8.5(c), would result in an “excess ) constitute "parachute payment” payments" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and will be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then Executive shall receive a payment from Company sufficient to pay such excise tax. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Executive may elect, in his sole discretion and by written notice to the Company, (i) to not receive the payment provided for in this subsection or (ii) to reduce the amount of severance and other benefits that he would otherwise receive so as to eliminate any "parachute payments." Such notice must be delivered to the Company no later than 10 days following the determination by the Accountants of the amount of Executive's excise tax liability, as described below. This election shall not be effective as to benefits that Executive has already received. Unless Company and Executive otherwise agree in writing, the determination of Executive's excise tax liability and the value determined amount required to be paid under this subsection shall be made promptly in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of writing by Company's independent public accountants or such other tax experts as reasonably agreed to by the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Company and Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”"Accountants") that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments and such amount shall be reduced by an amount (paid to Executive promptly, but not before 10 days after such determination. In the “Reduction Amount”) so event that the Net After-Tax Amount after excise tax incurred by Executive is determined by the Internal Revenue Service to be greater or lesser than the amount so determined by the Accountants, Company and Executive agree to promptly make such reduction additional payment, including interest and any tax penalties, to the other party as the Accountants reasonably determine is greatestappropriate. For purposes of determining making the Net After-Tax Amountcalculations required by this subsection, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net may rely on interpretations of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes Code for which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxesthere is "substantial authority" tax reporting position. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.16, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.16, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, furnish to the extent that Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this subsection. Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely calculations contemplated by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Title: President and Chief Executive Officer Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%this subsection.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (AmNet Mortgage, Inc.), Executive Employment Agreement (AmNet Mortgage, Inc.)

280G. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise (a “Parachute Payment”), would result in an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i) of the Code, and the value determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”) that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments shall be reduced by an amount (the “Reduction Amount”) so that the Net After-Tax Amount after such reduction is greatest. For purposes of determining the Net After-Tax Amount, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.16, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.16, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, to the extent that any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. By: /s/ NATR202209 15 / 18 NATR202209 16 / 18 By:____/s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx______ Title: President and Chief Executive OfficerOfficer XXXXXX XXXXXX NATR202209 17 / 18 Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000$350,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Natures Sunshine Products Inc)

280G. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise (a “Parachute Payment”), would result in an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i) of the Code, and the value determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”) that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments shall be reduced by an amount (the “Reduction Amount”) so that the Net After-Tax Amount after such reduction is greatest. For purposes of determining the Net After-Tax Amount, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.169.4, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.169.4, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 9.4 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, to the extent that any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A of the Code or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. EXECUTIVE /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx Title: President and Chief Executive Officer Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%Officer THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT (this “Release”) is made as of the day of day of , by and between (the “Executive”) and Nature Sunshine Products, Inc. (the “Company”).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Natures Sunshine Products Inc)

280G. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise (a “Parachute Payment”), would result in an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i) of the Code, and the value determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”) that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments shall be reduced by an amount (the “Reduction Amount”) so that the Net After-Tax Amount after such reduction is greatest. For purposes of determining the Net After-Tax Amount, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.1611.4, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.169.4, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 11.4 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, to the extent that any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A of the Code or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Title: President Chief Financial Officer EXECUTIVE /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT (this “Release”) is made as of the day of , by and Chief Executive Officer Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%between Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx (the “Executive”) and Nature Sunshine Products, Inc. (the “Company”).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Natures Sunshine Products Inc)

280G. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise (a “Parachute Payment”), would result in an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i) of the Code, and the value determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”) that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments shall be reduced by an amount (the “Reduction Amount”) so that the Net After-Tax Amount after such reduction is greatest. For purposes of determining the Net After-Tax Amount, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.1612.16, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.1612.16, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 12.16 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, to the extent that any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Title: President and Chief Executive Officer Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Natures Sunshine Products Inc)

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280G. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise (a “Parachute Payment”), would result in an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i) of the Code, and the value determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”) that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments shall be reduced by an amount (the “Reduction Amount”) so that the Net After-Tax Amount after such reduction is greatest. For purposes of determining the Net After-Tax Amount, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.169.4, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.169.4, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 9.4 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, to the extent that any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A of the Code or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxx Title: President Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Treasurer XXXXXXX X. XXXXX /s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx Executive Officer Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT (this “Release”) is made as of the day of , by and between Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxx (the “Executive”) and Nature Sunshine Products, Inc. (the “Company”).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Natures Sunshine Products Inc)

280G. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise (a “Parachute Payment”), would result in an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i) of the Code, and the value determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”) that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments shall be reduced by an amount (the “Reduction Amount”) so that the Net After-Tax Amount after such reduction is greatest. For purposes of determining the Net After-Tax Amount, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.169.4, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.169.4, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 9.4 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, to the extent that any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A of the Code or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Title: President Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Treasurer XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX /s/ D. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Executive Officer Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT (this “Release”) is made as of the day of day of , by and between Xxxxx Xxxxx Xxxxxxx (the “Executive”) and Nature Sunshine Products, Inc. (the “Company”).

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Natures Sunshine Products Inc)

280G. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise (a “Parachute Payment”), would result in an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i) of the Code, and the value determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”) that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments shall be reduced by an amount (the “Reduction Amount”) so that the Net After-Tax Amount after such reduction is greatest. For purposes of determining the Net After-Tax Amount, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.169.4, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.169.4, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 9.4 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, to the extent that any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A of the Code or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS, INC. By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx Title: President CFO XXX XXXXXXXXX /s/ Xxx Xxxxxxxxx Executive THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT (this “Release”) is made as of the day of , by and Chief Executive Officer Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%between Xxx Xxxxxxxxx (the “Executive”) and Nature Sunshine Products, Inc. (the “Company”).

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Natures Sunshine Products Inc)

280G. Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, in the event that it shall be determined that any payment, distribution, or other action by the Company to or for Executive’s benefit (whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of the Agreement or otherwise (a “Parachute Payment”), would result in an “excess parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(i) of the Code, and the value determined in accordance with Section 280G(d)(4) of the Code of the Parachute Payments, net of all taxes imposed on Executive (the “Net After-Tax Amount”) that Executive would receive would be increased if the Parachute Payments were reduced, then the Parachute Payments shall be reduced by an amount (the “Reduction Amount”) so that the Net After-Tax Amount after such reduction is greatest. For purposes of determining the Net After-Tax Amount, Executive shall be deemed to (i) pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rates of federal income taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, and (ii) pay applicable state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation for the calendar year in which the Parachute Payment is to be made, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. Subject to the provisions of this Section 11.16, all determinations required to be made under this Section 11.16, including the Net After-Tax Amount, the Reduction Amount and the Parachute Payments that are to be reduced pursuant to this Section 11.16 and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such determinations, shall be made by an independent public accounting firm selected by Executive (the “Accounting Firm”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and Executive within fifteen (15) business days of the receipt of notice from Executive that there has been a Parachute Payment, or such earlier time as is requested by Executive. The Accounting Firm’s decision as to which Parachute Payments are to be reduced shall be made (a) only from Parachute Payments that the Accounting Firm determines reasonably may be characterized as “parachute payments” under Section 280G of the Code; (b) only from Parachute Payments that are required to be made in cash; (c) only with respect to any amounts that are not payable pursuant to a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” subject to Code Section 409A of the Code, until those payments have been reduced to zero; and (d) in reverse chronological order, to the extent that any Parachute Payments subject to reduction are made over time (e.g., in installments). In no event, however, shall any Parachute Payments be reduced if and to the extent such reduction would cause a violation of Code Section 409A or other applicable law. All fees and expenses of the Accounting Firm shall be borne solely by the Company. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and Executive. By: /s/ Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx Title: President and Chief Executive OfficerOfficer Xxx Xxxxx Section 2.1 Annual Salary: $ 430,000$269,000 Section 2.2 Bonus Target Percentage: 60%40% Section 5.1.2 – Severance Period: Twelve Months

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Natures Sunshine Products Inc)