Parties’ Intent. The parties intend that the provisions of this Agreement comply with Section 409A of the Code and the regulations thereunder (collectively, “Section 409A”) and all provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in a manner consistent with the requirements for avoiding taxes or penalties under Section 409A. If any provision of this Agreement (or of any award of compensation, including equity compensation or benefits) would cause Employee to incur any additional tax or interest under Section 409A, the Company shall, upon the specific request of Employee, use its reasonable business efforts to in good faith reform such provision to comply with Code Section 409A; provided, that to the maximum extent practicable, the original intent and economic benefit to Employee and the Company of the applicable provision shall be maintained, and the Company shall have no obligation to make any changes that could create any additional economic cost or loss of benefit to the Company. The Company shall timely use its reasonable business efforts to amend any plan or program in which Employee participates to bring it in compliance with Section 409A.
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Samples: Separation of Employment Agreement (Charles & Colvard LTD), Separation of Employment Agreement (Charles & Colvard LTD), Employment Agreement (Charles & Colvard LTD)
Parties’ Intent. The parties intend that the provisions of this Agreement comply with Section 409A of the Code and the regulations thereunder (collectively, “Section 409A”) and all provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in a manner consistent with the requirements for avoiding taxes or penalties under Section 409A. If any provision of this Agreement (or of any award of compensation, including equity compensation or benefits) would cause Employee to incur any additional tax or interest under Section 409A, the Company Bank shall, upon the specific request of Employee, use its reasonable business efforts to in good faith reform such provision to comply with Code Section 409A; provided, that to the maximum extent practicable, the original intent and economic benefit to Employee and the Company Bank of the applicable provision shall be maintained, and the Company Bank shall have no obligation to make any changes that could create any additional economic cost or loss of benefit to the CompanyBank. The Company Bank shall timely use its reasonable business efforts to amend any plan or program in which Employee participates to bring it in compliance with Section 409A.Section
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