Common use of Parachute Payment Clause in Contracts

Parachute Payment. If any payment or benefit the Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement ("Payment") would (i) constitute a "Parachute Payment" within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Excise Tax"), then such Payment shall be reduced to the Reduced Amount. The "Reduced Amount" shall be either (x) the largest portion of the Payment that would result in no portion of the Payment being subject to the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion of the Payment, which such amount, after taking into account all applicable federal, state and local employment taxes, income taxes, and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate), results in the Executive's receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of the Payment notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax. If a reduction in payments or benefits constituting "Parachute Payments" is necessary so that the Payment equals the Base Amount, the Payments shall be reduced on a nondiscretionary basis in such a way as to minimize the reduction in the economic value deliverable to Executive. Where more than one payment has the same value for this purpose and they are payable at different times they shall be reduced on a pro rata basis.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Cardionet Inc), Employment Agreement (Cardionet Inc), Employment Agreement (Cardionet Inc)

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Parachute Payment. If any payment or benefit the Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement ("Payment") would (i) constitute a "Parachute Payment" within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Excise Tax"), then such Payment shall be reduced to the Reduced Amount. The "Reduced Amount" shall be either (x) the largest portion of the Payment that would result in no portion of the Payment being subject to the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion of the Payment, which such amount, after taking into account all applicable federal, state and local employment taxes, income taxes, and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate), results in the Executive's ’s receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of the Payment notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax. If a reduction in payments or benefits constituting "Parachute Payments" is necessary so that the Payment equals the Base Amount, the Payments shall be reduced on a nondiscretionary basis in such a way as to minimize the reduction in the economic value deliverable to Executive. Where more than one payment has the same value for this purpose and they are payable at different times they shall be reduced on a pro rata basis.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Biotelemetry, Inc.), Employment Agreement (CardioNet, Inc.), Employment Agreement (CardioNet, Inc.)

Parachute Payment. If any payment or benefit the Executive Officer would receive pursuant to this Agreement a Change in Control or otherwise ("Payment") would (i) constitute a "Parachute Payment" “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Excise Tax"), then such Payment shall be reduced to the Reduced Amount. The "Reduced Amount" shall be either (x) the largest portion of the Payment that would result in no portion of the Payment being subject to the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion portion, up to and including the total, of the Payment, which such whichever amount, after taking into account all applicable federal, state and local employment taxes, income taxes, and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate), results in the Executive's Officer’s receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of the Payment greater economic benefit notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax. If a reduction in payments or benefits constituting "Parachute Payments" “parachute payments” is necessary so that the Payment equals the Base Reduced Amount, the Payments reduction shall be reduced on a nondiscretionary basis in such a way as to minimize the reduction occur in the manner that results in the greatest economic value deliverable to Executivebenefit for Officer. Where If more than one payment has method of reduction will result in the same value for this purpose and they are payable at different times they shall economic benefit, the items so reduced will be reduced on a pro rata basisrata.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Officer Change in Control Severance Benefit Agreement, Officer Change in Control Severance Benefit Agreement (Sophiris Bio Inc.), Officer Change in Control Severance Benefit Agreement (Sophiris Bio Inc.)

Parachute Payment. If any payment or benefit the Executive CDO would receive pursuant to this Agreement ("Payment") would (i) constitute a "Parachute Payment" within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Excise Tax"), then such Payment shall be reduced equal to the Reduced Amount. The "Reduced Amount" shall be either (x) the largest portion of the Payment that would result in no portion of the Payment being subject to the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion portion, up to and including the total of the Payment, which such whichever amount, after taking into account all applicable federal, state and local employment taxes, income taxes, and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate), results in the Executive's CDO’s receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of the Payment economic benefit notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax. If a reduction in payments or benefits constituting "Parachute Payments" Payments is necessary so that the Payment equals the Base Reduced Amount, the Payments reduction shall be reduced on a nondiscretionary basis in such a way as to minimize the reduction occur in the manner that results in the greatest economic value deliverable to Executivebenefit for CDO. Where If more than one payment has method of reduction will result in the same value for this purpose and they are payable at different times they shall economic benefit, the items so reduced will be reduced on a pro rata basisrata.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Anaptysbio Inc), Employment Agreement (Anaptysbio Inc)

Parachute Payment. If any payment or benefit the Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement ("Payment") would (i) constitute a "Parachute Payment" within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Excise Tax"), then such Payment shall be reduced to the Reduced Amount. The "Reduced Amount" shall be either (x) the largest portion of the Payment that would result in no portion of the Payment being subject to the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion of the Payment, which such amount, after taking into account all applicable federal, state and local employment taxes, income taxes, and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate), results in the Executive's ’s receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of the Payment notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax. If a reduction in payments or benefits constituting "Parachute Payments" is necessary so that the Payment equals the Base Reduced Amount, the Payments shall be reduced on a nondiscretionary basis in such a way as to minimize the reduction in the economic value deliverable to Executive. Where more than one payment has the same value for this purpose and they are payable at different times they shall be reduced on a pro rata basis.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Power Medical Interventions, Inc.)

Parachute Payment. If any payment or benefit the Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement ("Payment") would (i) constitute a "Parachute Payment" within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Excise Tax"), then such Payment shall be reduced to the Reduced Amount. , The "Reduced Amount" shall be either (x) the largest portion of the Payment that would result in no portion of the Payment being subject to the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion of the Payment, which such amount, after taking into account all applicable federal, state and local employment taxes, income taxes, and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate), results in the Executive's receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of the Payment notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax. , If a reduction in payments or benefits constituting "Parachute Payments" is necessary so that the Payment equals the Base Amount, the Payments shall be reduced on a nondiscretionary basis in such a way as to minimize the reduction in the economic value deliverable to Executive. Where more than one payment has the same value for this purpose and they are payable at different times they shall be reduced on a pro rata basis.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Cardionet Inc)

Parachute Payment. If any payment or benefit the Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement a Change in Control or otherwise ("Payment") would (i) constitute a "Parachute Payment" “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Excise Tax"), then such Payment shall be reduced to the Reduced Amount. The "Reduced Amount" shall be either (x) the largest portion of the Payment that would result in no portion of the Payment being subject to the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion portion, up to and including the total, of the Payment, which such whichever amount, after taking into account all applicable federal, state and local employment taxes, income taxes, and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate), results in the Executive's ’s receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of the Payment greater economic benefit notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax. If a reduction in payments or benefits constituting "Parachute Payments" “parachute payments” is necessary so that the Payment equals the Base Reduced Amount, the Payments reduction shall be reduced on a nondiscretionary basis in such a way as to minimize the reduction occur in the manner that results in the greatest economic value deliverable to benefit for Executive. Where If more than one payment has method of reduction will result in the same value for this purpose and they are payable at different times they shall economic benefit, the items so reduced will be reduced on pro rata. In the event it is subsequently determined by the Internal Revenue Service that some portion of the Reduced Amount as determined pursuant to clause (x) in the preceding paragraph is subject to the Excise Tax, Executive agrees to promptly return to the Company a pro rata basis.sufficient

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Severance and Change in Control Agreement (Anadys Pharmaceuticals Inc)

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Parachute Payment. If any payment or benefit the Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement ("Payment") would (i) constitute a "Parachute Payment" “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Excise Tax"), then such Payment shall be reduced to the Reduced Amount. The "Reduced Amount" shall be either (x) the largest portion of the Payment that would result in no portion of the Payment being subject to the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion of the Payment, which such amount, after taking into account all applicable federal, state and local employment taxes, income taxes, and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate), results in the Executive's ’s receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest greater amount of the Payment notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax. If a reduction in payments or benefits constituting "Parachute Payments" “parachute payments” is necessary so that the Payment equals the Base Amount, the Payments shall be reduced on a nondiscretionary basis in such a way as to minimize the reduction in the economic value deliverable to Executive. Where more than one payment has the same value for this purpose and they are payable at different times they shall be reduced on a pro rata basis.the

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Idm Pharma, Inc.)

Parachute Payment. If any payment or benefit the Executive would receive pursuant to this Agreement ("Payment") would (i) constitute a "Parachute Payment" within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this sentence, be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Excise Tax"), then such Payment shall be reduced to the Reduced Amount. The "Reduced Amount" shall be either (x) the largest portion of the Payment that would result in no portion of the Payment being subject to the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion of the Payment, which such amount, after taking into account all applicable federal, state and local employment taxes, income taxes, and the Excise Tax (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rate), results in the Executive's ’s receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of the Payment notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment may be subject to the Excise Tax. If a reduction in payments or benefits constituting "Parachute Payments" is necessary so that the Payment equals the Base Amount, the Payments shall be reduced on a nondiscretionary basis in such a way as to minimize the reduction in the economic value deliverable to Executive. Where more than one payment has the same value for this purpose and they are payable at different times they shall be reduced on a pro rata basis.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Biotelemetry, Inc.)

Parachute Payment. If Notwithstanding any payment provision of this Agreement to the contrary, in the event that any amount or benefit the to be paid or provided to Executive would receive pursuant to under this Agreement ("Payment") would (i) constitute or otherwise constitutes a "Parachute Payment" “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this sentenceprovision, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the "Excise Tax")Code, then such Payment the totality of those amounts shall be reduced either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to the Reduced Amount. The "Reduced Amount" shall be either (x) the largest portion of the Payment that such lesser extent which would result in no portion of the Payment such payments and benefits being subject to the Excise Tax or (y) the largest portion excise tax under Section 4999 of the PaymentCode, which such amountwhichever of the foregoing amounts, after taking into account all the applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes, income taxes, taxes and the Excise Tax excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (all computed at the highest applicable marginal rateand any equivalent state or local excise taxes), results in the Executive's receipt, receipt by Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of the Payment such payments and benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of the Payment such amount may be subject taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Any reduction of any amount required by this provision shall be made in accordance with Section 409A of the Code and shall occur in the following order: (1) reduction of cash payments to the Excise TaxExecutive under this Agreement or otherwise; (2) reduction of other benefits paid or provided to Executive; and (3) reduction of vesting acceleration of equity awards under this Agreement or otherwise. If a reduction in payments two or benefits constituting "Parachute Payments" is necessary so that the Payment equals the Base Amount, the Payments shall be reduced more equity awards are granted on a nondiscretionary basis in such a way as to minimize the reduction in the economic value deliverable to Executive. Where more than one payment has the same value for this purpose and they are payable at different times they shall date, each award will be reduced on a pro rata basisbasis (dollar-for-dollar).

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Retirement Agreement (World Acceptance Corp)

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