Common use of Deferral of Distributions Clause in Contracts

Deferral of Distributions. Notwithstanding the distribution dates specified in Section 3(a) above, if the Grantee has previously elected, by providing written notice to the Vice President of Human Resources of the Company on or before December 31 of the year preceding the date of this Agreement to defer receipt of all or a portion of the Shares represented by the DSUs scheduled to vest on such vesting date until a date (the “Deferred Distribution Date”) that is at least one year following the scheduled vesting date but not more than ten (10) years following the Grant Date. If Grantee elects to defer receipt of all or a portion of the Shares, Grantee must also specify how Grantee wishes the Shares to be distributed in the event of a Change in Control of the Company (i.e., whether Shares are to be distributed upon the effectiveness of the Change in Control or whether the Shares or rights attendant thereto are to be received in accordance with the deferral election). Each election made pursuant to their Section 3(b) shall be irrevocable and not subject to further deferral.