Non-Controlling Party Participation Rights. With respect to any Tax Contest involving a Tax Item or Tax for which the Non-Controlling Party may be liable (either as a result of an increase in a Tax Detriment or a reduction in a Tax Benefit) or may be entitled to take into account under this Agreement (a “Non-Controlling Party Item”), (i) the Non-Controlling Party shall, at its own cost and expense, be entitled to participate in such Tax Contest, including by attending any formally scheduled meetings with any Tax Authority or hearings or proceedings before any judicial authority, (ii) the Controlling Party shall keep the Non-Controlling Party reasonably informed and consult in good faith with the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors with respect to any issue relating to such Tax Contest, (iii) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with copies of all correspondence, notices, and other written materials received from any Tax Authority and shall otherwise keep the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors advised of significant developments in the Tax Contest and of significant communications involving representatives of the Tax Authority, (iv) the Non-Controlling Party may request that the Controlling Party take a position in respect of such Tax Contest, and the Controlling Party shall do so provided that (A) there exists substantial authority for such position (within the meaning of the accuracy-related penalty provisions of Section 6662 of the Code), (B) the adoption of such position would not reasonably be expected to increase the Taxes for which the Controlling Party is liable, or decrease the Tax Benefits allocated to the Controlling Party under this Agreement (unless the Non-Controlling Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Controlling Party from such increase in Taxes or reduction in Tax Benefits), and (C) the Non-Controlling Party agrees to reimburse the Controlling Party for any reasonable third-party costs that are directly attributable to the Non-Controlling Party’s request, to the extent those costs exceed $50,000, (v) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with a copy of any written submission to be sent to a Tax Authority prior to the submission thereof and shall give good faith consideration to any comments or suggested revisions that the Non-Controlling Party or its Tax advisors may have with respect thereto, and (vi) there will be no settlement, resolution or closing or other agreement with respect thereto without the consent of the Non-Controlling Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
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Samples: Tax Matters Agreement (Nuvectra Corp), Tax Matters Agreement (Greatbatch, Inc.), Tax Matters Agreement (Qig Group, LLC)
Non-Controlling Party Participation Rights. With respect to any Tax Contest involving (w) a Tax Item or Tax for which the Non-Controlling Party may be liable or have an indemnification obligation under this Agreement, (either as a result of an increase in x) a Tax Detriment or a reduction in a Tax Benefit) or Benefit for which the Non-Controlling Party may be entitled to take into account reimbursement under this Agreement, (y) any Tax Return relating to any payment made pursuant to the Master License Agreement or (a “z) where the Non-Controlling Party Item”)is YUM, the Distribution, any of the Related Separation Transactions, or a Tax Return described in clauses (x) or (z) of the definition of Specified Tax Returns, (i) the Non-Controlling Party shall, at its own cost and expense, be entitled to participate in such Tax Contest or to propose joint counsel to represent both Parties with respect to the applicable Tax Contest, including by attending any formally scheduled meetings with any Tax Authority or hearings or proceedings before any judicial authoritywhich proposal the Controlling Party shall consider in good faith, (ii) the Controlling Party shall keep the Non-Controlling Party reasonably informed and consult in good faith with the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors with respect to any issue relating to such Tax Contest, (iii) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with copies of all correspondence, notices, notices and other written materials received from any Tax Authority and shall otherwise keep the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors advised of significant developments in the Tax Contest and of significant communications involving representatives of the Tax Authority, and shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with such other information relating to the Tax Contest as is reasonably requested by the Non-Controlling Party, (iv) the Non-Controlling Party may request that the Controlling Party take a position in respect of such Tax Contest, and the Controlling Party shall do so provided that (A) there exists substantial authority for such position (within the meaning of the accuracy-related penalty provisions of Section 6662 of the Code), (B) the adoption of such position would not reasonably be expected to increase the any Taxes for which the Controlling Party is liable, liable or decrease the any Tax Benefits allocated Benefit for which it is entitled to the Controlling Party under this Agreement reimbursement during any foreseeable Tax Year (unless the Non-Controlling Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Controlling Party from such increase in Taxes or reduction in Tax Benefits), and (C) the Non-Controlling Party agrees to reimburse the Controlling Party for any reasonable third-party costs that are directly attributable to the Non-Controlling Party’s request, to the extent those costs exceed $50,000, (v) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with a copy of any written submission to be sent to a Tax Taxing Authority at least twenty (20) days prior to the submission thereof (provided, that in the event that such Taxing Authority requires a submission within twenty (20) days, the copy to the Non-Controlling Party shall be provided by the Controlling Party as soon as reasonably practicable after receiving communication of such requirement from such Taxing Authority) and shall give good faith consideration to any comments or suggested revisions that the Non-Controlling Party or its Tax advisors may have with respect thereto, and (vi) there will be no settlement, resolution or closing or other agreement with respect thereto without the prior consent of the Non-Controlling Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld withheld, conditioned or delayed.
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Samples: Tax Matters Agreement (Yum Brands Inc), Tax Matters Agreement (Yum China Holdings, Inc.), Tax Matters Agreement (Yum China Holdings, Inc.)
Non-Controlling Party Participation Rights. With respect to a Tax Contest of any Tax Contest involving Return which involves a Tax Item or Tax liability for which the Non-Controlling Party may be liable (either as a result of an increase in liable, or a Tax Detriment or a reduction in a Tax Benefit) or may be entitled Benefit to take into account under this Agreement (a “which the Non-Controlling Party Item”)may be entitled, under this Agreement, (i) the Non-Controlling Party shall, at its own cost and expense, be entitled to participate in such Tax Contest, including by attending any formally scheduled meetings with any Tax Authority or hearings or proceedings before any judicial authority, (ii) the Controlling Party shall keep the Non-Controlling Party reasonably informed and consult in good faith with the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors with respect to any issue relating to such Tax Contest, (iii) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with copies of all correspondence, notices, notices and other written materials received from any Tax Authority and shall otherwise keep the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors advised of significant developments in the Tax Contest and of significant communications involving representatives of the Tax Authority, (iv) the Non-Controlling Party may request that the Controlling Party take a position in respect of such Tax Contest, and the Controlling Party shall do so provided that (A) there exists substantial authority for such position (within the meaning of the accuracy-related penalty provisions of Section 6662 of the Code), ) and (B) the adoption of such position would not reasonably be expected to increase the Taxes for which the Controlling Party is liable, or decrease reduce the Tax Benefits allocated to the Controlling Party under pursuant to Article II of this Agreement (unless the Non-Controlling Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Controlling Party from such increase in Taxes or reduction in Tax Benefits), and (C) the Non-Controlling Party agrees to reimburse the Controlling Party for any reasonable third-party costs that are directly attributable to the Non-Controlling Party’s request, to the extent those costs exceed $50,000, (v) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with a copy of any written submission to be sent to a Tax Taxing Authority prior to the submission thereof and shall give serious and good faith consideration to any comments or suggested revisions that the Non-Controlling Party or its Tax advisors may have with respect thereto, thereto and (vi) there will be no settlement, resolution or closing or other agreement with respect thereto without the consent of the Non-Controlling Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
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Samples: Tax Sharing Agreement (Babcock & Wilcox Co), Tax Sharing Agreement (McDermott International Inc), Tax Sharing Agreement (Babcock & Wilcox Co)
Non-Controlling Party Participation Rights. With respect to any Tax Contest involving a Tax Item or Tax for which the Non-Controlling Party may be liable (either as a result of an increase in a Tax Detriment or a reduction in a Tax Benefit) or may be entitled to take into account under this Agreement (a “Non-Controlling Party Item”), (i) the Non-Controlling Party shall, at its own cost and expense, be entitled to participate in such Tax Contest, including by attending any formally scheduled meetings with any Tax Authority or hearings or proceedings before any judicial authorityto the extent it relates to a Non-Controlling Party Item, (ii) the Controlling Party shall keep the Non-Controlling Party reasonably informed and consult in good faith with the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors with respect to any issue relating to such Tax Contesta Non-Controlling Party Item, (iii) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with copies of all correspondence, notices, and other written materials received from any Tax Authority and shall otherwise keep the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors advised of significant material developments in the Tax Contest and of significant material communications involving representatives of the Tax Authority, to the extent related to a Non-Controlling Party Item, (iv) the Non-Controlling Party may request that the Controlling Party take a position related to a Non-Controlling Party Item in respect of such Tax Contest, and the Controlling Party shall do so provided that (A) there exists substantial authority for such position (within the meaning of the accuracy-related penalty provisions of Section 6662 of the Code), (B) the adoption of such position would not reasonably be expected to increase the Taxes for which the Controlling Party is liable, or decrease the Tax Benefits allocated to the Controlling Party under this Agreement (unless the Non-Controlling Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Controlling Party from such increase in Taxes or reduction in Tax Benefits), and (C) the Non-Controlling Party agrees to reimburse the Controlling Party for any reasonable third-party costs that are directly attributable to the Non-Controlling Party’s request, to the extent those costs exceed $50,000, (v) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with a copy of any written submission to be sent to a Tax Authority to the extent related to a Non-Controlling Party Item prior to the submission thereof and shall give good faith consideration to in its reasonable discretion consider any comments or suggested revisions that the Non-Controlling Party or its Tax advisors may have with respect thereto, and (vi) there will be no settlement, resolution or closing or other agreement with respect thereto without the consent of the Non-Controlling Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
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Samples: Tax Sharing Agreement (Seventy Seven Energy Inc.), Tax Sharing Agreement (Chesapeake Oilfield Operating LLC)
Non-Controlling Party Participation Rights. With respect to any Tax Contest involving a Tax Item or Tax for which the Non-Controlling Party may be liable (either as a result of an increase in liable, or a Tax Detriment or a reduction in a Tax Benefit) or Benefit to which the Non-Controlling Party may be entitled to take into account reimbursement under this Agreement (a “Non-Controlling Party Item”)Agreement, (i) the Non-Controlling Party shall, at its own cost and expense, be entitled to participate in such Tax Contest, including by attending any formally scheduled meetings with any Tax Authority or hearings or proceedings before any judicial authority, (ii) the Controlling Party shall keep the Non-Controlling Party reasonably informed and consult in good faith with the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors with respect to any issue relating to such Tax Contest, (iii) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with copies of all correspondence, notices, notices and other written materials received from any Tax Authority and shall otherwise keep the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors advised of significant developments in the Tax Contest and of significant communications involving representatives of the Tax Authority, (iv) the Non-Controlling Party may request that the Controlling Party take a position in respect of such Tax Contest, and the Controlling Party shall do so provided that (A) there exists substantial authority for such position (within the meaning of the accuracy-related penalty provisions of Section 6662 of the Code), (B) the adoption of such position would not reasonably be expected to increase the Taxes for which the Controlling Party is liable, or decrease the Tax Benefits allocated Benefit for which it is entitled to the Controlling Party reimbursement, under this Agreement (unless the Non-Controlling Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Controlling Party from such increase in Taxes or reduction in Tax Benefits), and (C) the Non-Controlling Party agrees to reimburse the Controlling Party for any reasonable third-party costs that are directly attributable to the Non-Controlling Party’s request, to the extent those costs exceed $50,000, (v) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with a copy of any written submission to be sent to a Tax Taxing Authority prior to the submission thereof and shall give good faith consideration to any comments or suggested revisions that the Non-Controlling Party or its Tax advisors may have with respect thereto, and (vi) there will be no settlement, resolution or closing or other agreement with respect thereto without the consent of the Non-Controlling Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
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Samples: Tax Sharing Agreement (Paragon Offshore PLC), Tax Sharing Agreement (Paragon Offshore Ltd.)
Non-Controlling Party Participation Rights. With Except as otherwise provided in Section 5.2(f), with respect to any Tax Contest involving a Tax Item or Tax for which the Non-Controlling Party may be liable (either as a result of an increase in liable, or a Tax Detriment or a reduction in a Tax Benefit) or Benefit to which the Non-Controlling Party may be entitled to take into account reimbursement under this Agreement (a “Non-Controlling Party Item”)Agreement, (i) the Non-Controlling Party shall, at its own cost and expense, be entitled to participate in such Tax Contest, including by attending any formally scheduled meetings with any Tax Authority or hearings or proceedings before any judicial authority, (ii) the Controlling Party shall keep the Non-Controlling Party reasonably informed and consult in good faith with the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors with respect to any issue relating to such Tax Contest, (iii) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with copies of all correspondence, notices, notices and other written materials received from any Tax Authority and shall otherwise keep the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors advised of significant developments in the Tax Contest and of significant communications involving representatives of the Tax Authority, (iv) the Non-Controlling Party may request that the Controlling Party take a position in respect of such Tax Contest, and the Controlling Party shall do so provided that (A) there exists substantial authority for such position (within the meaning of the accuracy-related penalty provisions of Section 6662 of the Code), (B) the adoption of such position would not reasonably be expected to increase the Taxes for which the Controlling Party is liable, or decrease the Tax Benefits allocated Benefit for which it is entitled to the Controlling Party reimbursement, under this Agreement (unless the Non-Controlling Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Controlling Party from such increase in Taxes or reduction in Tax Benefits), and (C) the Non-Controlling Party agrees to reimburse the Controlling Party for any reasonable third-party costs that are directly attributable to the Non-Controlling Party’s request, to the extent those costs exceed $50,000, (v) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with a copy of any written submission to be sent to a Tax Taxing Authority prior to the submission thereof and shall give good faith consideration to any comments or suggested revisions that the Non-Controlling Party or its Tax advisors may have with respect thereto, and (vi) there will be no settlement, resolution or closing or other agreement with respect thereto without the consent of the Non-Controlling Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
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Samples: Settlement Agreement (Noble Corp)
Non-Controlling Party Participation Rights. With Except as otherwise provided in Section 5.2(f), with respect to any Tax Contest involving a Tax Item or Tax for which the Non-Controlling Party may be liable (either as a result of an increase in liable, or a Tax Detriment or a reduction in a Tax Benefit) or Benefit to which the Non-Controlling Party may be entitled to take into account reimbursement under this Agreement (a “Non-Controlling Party Item”)Agreement, (i) the Non-Controlling Party shall, at its own cost and expense, be entitled to participate in such Tax Contest, including by attending any formally scheduled meetings with any Tax Authority or hearings or proceedings before any judicial authority, (ii) the Controlling Party shall keep the Non-Controlling Party reasonably informed and consult in good faith with the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors with respect to any issue relating to such Tax Contest, (iii) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with copies of all correspondence, notices, notices and other written materials received from any Tax Authority and shall otherwise keep the Non-Controlling Party and its Tax advisors advised of significant developments in the Tax Contest and of significant communications involving representatives of the Tax Authority, (iv) the Non-Controlling Party may request that the Controlling Party take a position in respect of such Tax Contest, and the Controlling Party shall do so provided that (A) there exists substantial authority for such position (within the meaning of the accuracy-related penalty provisions of Section 6662 of the Code), (B) the adoption of such position would not reasonably be expected to increase the Taxes for which the Controlling Party is liable, or decrease the Tax Benefits allocated Benefit for which it is entitled to the Controlling Party reimbursement, under this Agreement (unless the Non-Controlling Party agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Controlling Party from such increase in Taxes or reduction in Tax Benefits), and (C) the Non-Controlling Party agrees to reimburse the Controlling Party for any reasonable third-party costs that are directly attributable to the Non-Controlling Party’s request, to the extent those costs exceed $50,000, (v) the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with a copy of any written submission to be sent to a Tax Taxing Authority prior to the submission thereof and shall give good faith consideration to any comments or suggested revisions that the Non-Controlling Party or its Tax advisors may have with respect thereto, and (vi) there will be no settlement, resolution or closing or other agreement with respect thereto without the consent of the Non-Controlling Party, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
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