Common use of Definitions and Assumptions Clause in Contracts

Definitions and Assumptions. For purposes of this Agreement: (i) the terms “excess parachute payment” and “parachute payments” shall have the meanings assigned to them under section 280G of the Code and such “parachute payments” shall be valued as provided therein; (ii) present value shall be calculated in accordance with section 280G(d)(4) of the Code; (iii) the term “Base Period Income” means an amount equal to Employee’s “annualized includible compensation for the base period” as defined in section 280G(d)(1) of the Code; and (iv) for purposes of the opinion of National Tax Counsel, the value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code, which determination shall be evidenced in a certificate of such auditors addressed to the Company and Employee.