Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1: (i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A. (ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1. (iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then: (A) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and (B) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs. (b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Constant Contact, Inc.), Executive Severance Agreement (Constant Contact, Inc.), Executive Severance Agreement (Constant Contact, Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (ai) Subject to this Section 4.34.2(c), payments or benefits under Section 4.1 4.2(a) shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1:4.2(a):
(i1) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 4.2(a) shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii2) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.14.2(a).
(iii3) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, 4.2(a) that will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 4.2(a) that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A4.2(c)(i)(3)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(bii) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b4.2(c)(ii), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
(iii) All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (A) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during the Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (B) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (C) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (D) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
(iv) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall have no liability to the Executive or to any other person if the payments and benefits provided in this Agreement that are intended to be exempt from or compliant with Section 409A are not so exempt or compliant.
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Samples: Executive Retention Agreement (Tangoe Inc), Executive Retention Agreement (Tangoe Inc), Executive Retention Agreement (Tangoe Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, Any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 4 of the Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.14 of the Agreement:
(ia) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 the Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(iib) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1the Agreement.
(iiic) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Ai) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 the Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(Bii) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 the Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Aparagraph (c)(i) above and that would, absent this subsectionsubparagraph, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(bd) The determination of whether and when a Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bparagraph (d), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
(e) All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under the Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (A) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (B) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (C) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (D) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.”
6. Section 5.3 of the Retention Agreement by and hereby is amended by adding the following at the end of the paragraph: “Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the continued payment of base salary and/or continued provision of benefits to Executive pending resolution of any dispute would cause the Executive to become subject to penalties, interest or other adverse tax consequences under Section 409A, then (i) the Executive shall be entitled to the payments and benefits at the time and in the manner set forth in Section 4 hereof and (ii) following the resolution of the dispute if the payments made and/or benefits provided to the Executive under clause (i) exceed the amount that the Executive is entitled to receive pursuant to Section 4, the excess of such amount shall be repaid (with interest at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code) by the Executive to the Company within 60 days of the resolution of the dispute.”
7. Section 7 of the Retention Agreement be and hereby is amended by deleting “000 Xxxxx Xxxxx” and replacing it with “84 Waterford Drive”.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/), Executive Retention Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/), Executive Retention Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.34.4, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination date of the Executive’s termination of employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B2) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A4.4(a)(iii)(1) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a the Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b4.4(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(31.409A.1(h)(3).
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Executive Retention Agreement (A123 Systems, Inc.), Executive Retention Agreement (A123 Systems, Inc.), Executive Retention Agreement (A123 Systems, Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.318, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the ExecutiveEmployee’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive Employee under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(ia) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive Employee shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(iib) If, as of the date of the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive Employee is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iiic) If, as of the date of the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive Employee is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Ai) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A and shall be paid in the manner (and at the times) set forth in this agreement; and
(Bii) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Aparagraph c(i) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the ExecutiveEmployee’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the ExecutiveEmployee’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the ExecutiveEmployee’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(bd) The determination of whether and when a the Employee’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(h). Solely .
(e) All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any reimbursement is for purposes expenses incurred during the Employee’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Section 4.3(bAgreement), “Company” shall include all persons with whom (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
(f) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company would shall have no liability to the Employee or to any other person if the payments and benefits provided hereunder that are intended to be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation exempt from or compliant with Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)409A are not so exempt or compliant.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Retention Agreement (Cerulean Pharma Inc.), Employment Agreement (Cerulean Pharma Inc.), Employment Agreement (Cerulean Pharma Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.35.6, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 5 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.15, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 5 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.15.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 5 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).Short-
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/), Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/), Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) 7.1 Subject to this Section 4.37, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of the Employee’s termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive Employee under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(ia) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive Employee shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(iib) If, as of the date of the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive Employee is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iiic) If, as of the date of the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive Employee is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B2) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A7.1(c)(1) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until during the ten day period following the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the ExecutiveEmployee’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the ExecutiveEmployee’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) 7.2 The determination of whether and when a the Employee’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b)7.2, “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
7.3 All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during the Employee’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
7.4 Employee expressly acknowledges and agrees that the Company is not making any representations or warranties to him or her and shall have no liability to him/her or any other person with respect to payments made under this Agreement if any provisions of or payments under the Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Code Section 409A but not to satisfy the conditions of that section.
Appears in 4 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc), Employment Agreement (Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc), Employment Agreement (Achillion Pharmaceuticals Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.36, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) 6.1 It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). 409A. Neither Executive nor the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 6.2 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.this Agreement
(iii) 6.3 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) 6.3.1 Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A and shall be paid at the time and in the matter set forth in this Agreement; and
(B) 6.3.2 Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) Subsection 6.3.1 above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) 6.4 The determination of whether and when a Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b)6.4, “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(31.409A-(h)(3).
6.5 All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred, and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
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Samples: Severance Agreement (Aileron Therapeutics Inc), Severance Agreement (Aileron Therapeutics Inc), Severance Agreement (Aileron Therapeutics Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to To the extent applicable, this Section 4.3, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, Agreement is intended to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of exempt from or comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) and the guidance issued promulgated thereunder (“Section 409A”), and this Agreement shall be administered and construed in a manner consistent with this intent. Neither In furtherance of the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except foregoing and notwithstanding anything to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Companycontrary in this Agreement, the Executive is not provisions in the following subsections 4.5(a) through (c) shall apply if the severance pay described in Section 4.2 constitutes a “specified employeedeferral of compensation” (within the meaning of Section 409A409A (severance pay constituting the same being referred to herein as “Deferred Compensation”):
(a) Subject to Section 4.5(b) (delayed payment for specified employees), then each any installment payment that is otherwise payable to Executive pursuant to Section 4.2 within fifty-five (55) days following the date of Executive’s termination of employment shall instead be paid to Executive in a lump-sum payment to made with the payments and benefits shall be made first installment payment payable to Executive pursuant to Section 4.2 on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1date that is at least fifty-five (55) days following the date of Executive’s termination of employment.
(iiib) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the If Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
409A (A) Each installment of as determined by the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that, Company in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) as of the date of termination, then any payment of Deferred Compensation that Executive otherwise would be entitled to receive hereunder during the first six (6) months following the date of termination shall be withheld until the first day of the seventh month immediately following the date of termination, at which time Executive shall be paid a cash lump-sum payment in an amount equal to the amount of the Deferred Compensation that otherwise would have been paid to Executive pursuant to this Agreement absent the application of this subsection 4.5(b).
(c) For purposes of Section 409A, all amounts payable pursuant to subsection 4.2 shall be treated as a short-term deferral series of separate payments and not as a single payment within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(iii).
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Pcm, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Pcm, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Pc Mall Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.35.6, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 5 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.15, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 5 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.15.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 5 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within 15th day of the six-third month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day end of the Executive’s second taxable tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the 15th day of the third month following his taxable the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).; and
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/), Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/), Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.3Appendix B, payments any Severance Compensation or benefits under Section 4.1 this offer of employment shall begin be made only upon the date of a your “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s your employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefitsSeverance Compensation, if any, to be provided to the Executive you under Section 4.1this letter:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 Severance Compensation shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive you shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is you are not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits Severance Compensation shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this letter.
(iii) If, as of the date of the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is you are a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Aa) Each each installment of the severance payments and benefits Severance Compensation due under Section 4.1 this letter that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4§ 1.409A 1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A, and shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in this letter; and
(Bb) Each each installment of the payments and benefits Severance Compensation due under Section 4.1 this letter that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Athis Appendix, (iii)(a) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s your death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s your separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits Severance Compensation if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s your second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(biv) The determination of whether and when a your separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bAppendix B, (iv), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
(v) All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this letter shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during your lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this letter), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
(vi) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall have no liability to you or to any other person if the payments and benefits provided hereunder that are intended to be exempt from or compliant with Section 409A are not so exempt or compliant.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Idenix Pharmaceuticals Inc), Employment Agreement (Idenix Pharmaceuticals Inc), Employment Agreement (Idenix Pharmaceuticals Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.3Section, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employmentSeparation Date. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(ia) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(iib) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iiic) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Ai) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within fifteenth day of the six-third month period following the “separation from service” end of Executive’s tax year in which the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, occurs and the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last fifteenth day of the Executivethird month following the end of the Company’s second taxable year following his taxable tax year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).; and
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Alseres Pharmaceuticals Inc /De), Employment Agreement (Alseres Pharmaceuticals Inc /De), Employment Agreement (Alseres Pharmaceuticals Inc /De)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.330, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (as determined as set forth below) that ), which occurs on or after the termination date of the Executive’s termination of employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the severance payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company Executive nor the Executive Company shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the CompanyCompany (within the meaning of Section 30(a)(iv) below), the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A30(a)(iii)(A) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(biv) The determination of whether and when a the Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b30(a)(iv), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3). For purposes of this Agreement, a “termination” of the Executive’s employment shall mean a “separation from service” as defined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-3(a)(1).
(b) Unless as otherwise indicated, all terms used in this Agreement shall be interpreted to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. The Company makes no representation or warranty and shall have no liability to the Executive or any other person if any provisions of this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A and do not satisfy an exemption from, or the conditions of, Section 409A.
(c) The Agreement and the payments hereunder are intended to comply with or be exempt from Section 409A, and the Agreement shall be interpreted consistent with the provisions of Section 409A.
Appears in 3 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Palomar Medical Technologies Inc), Employment Agreement (Palomar Medical Technologies Inc), Employment Agreement (Palomar Medical Technologies Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Executive’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs; and
(B2) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A4.3(a)(iii)(1) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)414(b) and (c) of the Code.
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Samples: Executive Retention Agreement (Soundbite Communications Inc), Executive Retention Agreement (Soundbite Communications Inc), Executive Retention Agreement (Soundbite Communications Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.327, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(ia) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(iib) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iiic) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Ai) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409A) hereinafter defined), shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within fifteenth day of the six-third month period following the “separation from service” end of Executive’s tax year in which the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, occurs and the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last fifteenth day of the Executivethird month following the end of the Company’s second taxable year following his taxable tax year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).; and
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Samples: Employment Agreement (GT Solar International, Inc.), Employment Agreement (GT Solar International, Inc.), Employment Agreement (GT Solar International, Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.35, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination Section 3 Date of Termination or the Executive’s employmentDate of Termination, as applicable. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1:this Agreement.
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 5.1 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) 5.2 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) 5.2.1. Each installment of the severance payments payment and benefits benefit due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) 5.2.2. Each installment of the payments severance payment and benefits benefit due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) 5.2.1 above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments payments and benefits that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth hereinservice; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that any such installment payment or benefit is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) 5.3 The determination of whether and when a the Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely .
5.4 All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any reimbursement is for purposes expenses incurred during the Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Section 4.3(bAgreement), “Company” shall include all persons with whom (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
5.5 Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company would shall have no liability to the Executive or to any other person if the payments and benefits provided in this Agreement that are intended to be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation exempt from or compliant with Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)409A are not so exempt or compliant.
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Samples: Executive Severance and Retention Agreement (Oclaro, Inc.), Executive Severance and Retention Agreement (Oclaro, Inc.), Executive Severance and Retention Agreement (Oclaro, Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.38.14, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination Section 3 Date of Termination or the Executive’s employmentDate of Termination, as applicable. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1:this Agreement.
(i) 8.14.1 It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”)Code. Neither the Company Executive nor the Executive Company shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 8.14.2 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) 8.14.3 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Aa) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(Bb) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) 8.14.2 above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) 8.14.4 The determination of whether and when a the Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely .
8.14.5 All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any reimbursement is for purposes expenses incurred during the Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Section 4.3(bAgreement), “Company” shall include all persons with whom (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
8.14.6 Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company would shall have no liability to the Executive or to any other person if the payments and benefits provided in this Agreement that are intended to be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation exempt from or compliant with Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)409A are not so exempt or compliant.
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Samples: Executive Severance and Retention Agreement (Oclaro, Inc.), Executive Severance and Retention Agreement (Oclaro, Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.35.6, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 5 shall begin only upon the date of a “"separation from service” " of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s 's employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.15, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 5 shall be treated as a separate “"payment” " for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“"Section 409A”"). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “"separation from service” " of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “"specified employee” " (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.15.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “"separation from service” " of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “"specified employee” " (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 5 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the "Short-Term Deferral Period" means the period ending on the later of the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Executive's tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Company's tax year in which the separation from service occurs; and
(B2) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 5 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A5.6 (a)(iii)(1) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “"separation from service” " of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s 's death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s 's separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s 's second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b5.6 (b), “"Company” " shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)414(b) and 414(c) of the Code.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/), Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.37, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) 7.1 It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 7.2 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) 7.3 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Aa) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section §1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within fifteenth day of the six-third month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day end of the Executive’s second taxable tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the fifteenth day of the third month following his taxable the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).; and
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Samples: Executive Transition Agreement (Kadant Inc), Executive Transition Agreement (Kadant Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Executive’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs; and
(B2) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A4.3(a)(iii)(1) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)414(b) and 414(c) of the Code.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Executive Change in Control Retention Agreement (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.), Executive Change in Control Retention Agreement (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.318, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a your “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive you under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) a. It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither you nor the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) b. If, as of the date of the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is you are not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) c. If, as of the date of the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is you are a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) i. Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) ii. Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Aparagraph (i) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s your death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s your separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s your second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) d. The determination of whether and when a your separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bparagraph (d), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(31.409A-(h)(3).
e. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during your lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
f. The Company may withhold (or cause to be withheld) from any payments made under this Agreement, all federal, state, city or other taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
Appears in 2 contracts
Samples: Letter Agreement, Amendment to Agreement (Analogic Corp)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.35.6, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 5 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.15, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 5 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.15.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 5 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).permissible
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/), Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.3, 4.5 any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(ia) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company Executive nor the Executive Company shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(iib) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iiic) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Ai) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(Bii) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Aparagraph (i) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the Executive’s taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(bd) The determination of whether and when a the Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bparagraph (d), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
(e) All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during the Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
(f) The Company may withhold (or cause to be withheld) from any payments made under this Agreement, all federal, state, city or other taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
(g) The Company makes no representation or warranty and shall have no liability to the Executive or any other person if the payments and/or benefits under this Agreement are determined to constitute deferred compensation subject to Section 409A but do not satisfy the conditions of such section..
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Samples: Executive Retention Agreement (Netezza Corp), Executive Retention Agreement (Netezza Corp)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, Any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 4 of the Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.14 of the Agreement:
(ia) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 the Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(iib) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1the Agreement.
(iiic) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Ai) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 the Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(Bii) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 the Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Aparagraph (c)(i) above and that would, absent this subsectionsubparagraph, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(bd) The determination of whether and when a Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bparagraph (d), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
(e) All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under the Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (A) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (B) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (C) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (D) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.”
6. Section 5.3 of the Retention Agreement by and hereby is amended by adding the following at the end of the paragraph: “Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the continued payment of base salary and/or continued provision of benefits to Executive pending resolution of any dispute would cause the Executive to become subject to penalties, interest or other adverse tax consequences under Section 409A, then (i) the Executive shall be entitled to the payments and benefits at the time and in the manner set forth in Section 4 hereof and (ii) following the resolution of the dispute if the payments made and/or benefits provided to the Executive under clause (i) exceed the amount that the Executive is entitled to receive pursuant to Section 4, the excess of such amount shall be repaid (with interest at the applicable Federal rate provided for in Section 7872(f)(2)(A) of the Code) by the Executive to the Company within 60 days of the resolution of the dispute.”
7. Section 7 of the Retention Agreement be and hereby is amended by deleting “000 Xxxxx Xxxxx” and replacing it with “84 Waterford Drive”.
8. Section 8.10 of the Retention Agreement be and hereby is amended by deleting “Xxxx and Xxxx LLP” and replacing it with “Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxx and Xxxx LLP”.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/), Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.34.6, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the ExecutiveEmployee’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive Employee under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(ia) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive Employee shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(iib) If, as of the date of the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive Employee is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iiic) If, as of the date of the Employee’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive Employee is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Ai) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within fifteenth day of the six-third month period following the “separation from service” end of the Executive from Employee’s tax year in which the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, occurs and the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last fifteenth day of the Executivethird month following the end of the Company’s second taxable year following his taxable tax year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).; and
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Samples: Executive Retention Agreement (Kadant Inc), Executive Retention Agreement (Kadant Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.35.7, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 5 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.15, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 5 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.15.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 5 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).term
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/), Employment Agreement (Sepracor Inc /De/)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.34.5, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(ia) It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). 409A. Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(iib) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iiic) If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Ai) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within fifteenth day of the six-third month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day end of the Executive’s second taxable tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the fifteenth day of the third month following his taxable the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).; and
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Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.36, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 4 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.14, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 4 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.14.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 4 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) and shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).within
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Samples: Executive Retention Agreement (Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.312, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) 12.1 It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither Executive nor the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 12.2 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.this Agreement
(iii) 12.3 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) 12.3.1 Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A and shall be paid at the time and in the matter set forth in this Agreement; and
(B) 12.3.2 Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Aparagraph (i) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) 12.4 The determination of whether and when a Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bparagraph (d), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(31.409A-(h)(3).
12.5 All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
12.6 The Company may withhold (or cause to be withheld) from any payments made under this Agreement, all federal, state, city or other taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Analogic Corp)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “"separation from service” " of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s 's employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “"payment” " for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“"Section 409A”"). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “"separation from service” " of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “"specified employee” " (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “"separation from service” " of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “"specified employee” " (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(41.409A-l(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “"separation from service” " of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s 's death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s 's separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii1.409A-l(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii1.409A- l (b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s 's second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h1.409A-l(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “"Company” " shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(31.409A-l(h)(3).
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Endurance International Group Holdings, Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.35, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a “the Executive’s "separation from service” of the Executive " (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination Section 3 Date of Termination or the Executive’s employmentDate of Termination, as applicable. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1:this Agreement.
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 5.1 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the CompanySubsidiary, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) 5.2 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the CompanySubsidiary, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) 5.2.1. Each installment of the severance payments payment and benefits benefit due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(41.409A-l(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) 5.2.2. Each installment of the payments severance payment and benefits benefit due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) 5.2.1 above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company Subsidiary shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments payments and benefits that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum swn on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth hereinservice; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that any such installment payment or benefit is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii1.409A-l(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) 5.3 The determination of whether and when a the Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company Subsidiary has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h1.409A-l(h). Solely .
5.4 All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any reimbursement is for purposes expenses incurred during the Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Section 4.3(bAgreement), “Company” shall include all persons with whom (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
5.5 Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company would shall have no liability to the Executive or to any other person if the payments and benefits provided in this Agreement that are intended to be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation exempt from or compliant with Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)409A are not so exempt or compliant.
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Samples: Executive Severance and Retention Agreement (Oclaro, Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.38, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) 8.1 It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 8.2 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) 8.3 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Aa) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section §1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within fifteenth day of the six-third month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day end of the Executive’s second taxable tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the fifteenth day of the third month following his taxable the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).; and
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Samples: Transition and Executive Chairman Agreement (Kadant Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.34.4, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 Sections 3.1 and 4.2.2 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1Sections 3.1 and 4.2.2, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 Sections 3.1 and 4.2.2 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1Sections 3.1 and 4.2.2.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 Sections 3.1 and 4.2.2 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
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Samples: Executive Severance and Retention Agreement (Bookham, Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B2) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A4.3(a)(iii)(1) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)414(b) and (c) of the Code.
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Samples: Executive Retention Agreement (Soundbite Communications Inc)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.34.8, payments or benefits due under Section Sections 4.1 and 4.2 as a result of the occurrence of clause (a) in the definition of Triggering Event and under Sections 4.3 and 4.4 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and or benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided due under Section 4.1 Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Executive’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs; and
(B2) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 Sections 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A4.8(a)(iii)(1) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b4.8(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)414(b) and 414(c) of the Code.
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Samples: Executive Retention Agreement (Arlington Tankers Ltd.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.38, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) a. It is intended that each installment payment or provision of any benefit, as the payments and benefits case may be, provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) b. If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) c. If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) i. Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the fifteenth day of the third month following the end of the Executive’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the fifteenth day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs; and
(B) ii. Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Aparagraph c(i) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) d. The determination of whether and when a the Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b)paragraph d, “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3414(b) and 414(c) of the Code.
e. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during the Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
f. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall have no liability to the Executive or to any other person if the payments and benefits provided hereunder that are intended to be exempt from or compliant with Section 409A are not so exempt or compliant.
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.36, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 4 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.14, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 4 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.14.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 4 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Executive’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs; and
(B2) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 4 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A6(a)(iii)(1) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b6(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)414(b) and 414(c) of the Code.
(c) All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under the Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A.
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Samples: Executive Retention Agreement (Penwest Pharmaceuticals Co)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.3Appendix B, payments any Severance Compensation or benefits under Section 4.1 this offer of employment shall begin be made only upon the date of a your “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s your employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefitsSeverance Compensation, if any, to be provided to the Executive you under Section 4.1this letter:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 Severance Compensation shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive you shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is you are not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits Severance Compensation shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this letter.
(iii) If, as of the date of the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is you are a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Aa) Each each installment of the severance payments and benefits Severance Compensation due under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) this letter shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A, and shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in this letter; and
(Bb) Each each installment of the payments and benefits Severance Compensation due under Section 4.1 this letter that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Athis Appendix, (iii)(a) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s your death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s your separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits Severance Compensation if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s your second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(biv) The determination of whether and when a your separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bAppendix B, (iv), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
(v) All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this letter shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during your lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this letter), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
(vi) Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall have no liability to you or to any other person if the payments and benefits provided hereunder that are intended to be exempt from or compliant with Section 409A are not so exempt or compliant.
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Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.36, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1:
(i) this Agreement: It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither Executive nor the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 409A. If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.
(iii) this Agreement If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) : Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A and shall be paid at the time and in the matter set forth in this Agreement; and
(B) and Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) paragraph 6.3.1 above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) . The determination of whether and when a Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bparagraph (d), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(31.409A-(h)(3). All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred, and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit. The Company may withhold (or cause to be withheld) from any payments made under this Agreement, all federal, state, city or other taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
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Samples: Severance Agreement (Analogic Corp)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.36, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) 6.1 It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither Executive nor the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 6.2 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.this Agreement
(iii) 6.3 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) 6.3.1 Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A and shall be paid at the time and in the matter set forth in this Agreement; and
(B) 6.3.2 Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) paragraph 6.3.1 above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) 6.4 The determination of whether and when a Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bparagraph (d), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(31.409A-(h)(3).
6.5 All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred, and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
6.6 The Company may withhold (or cause to be withheld) from any payments made under this Agreement, all federal, state, city or other taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
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Samples: Severance Agreement (Analogic Corp)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below5/15/08 Officer Form Page 00 xx 00 xxxxx xxxxx) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Executive’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs; and
(B2) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A4.3(a)(iii)(1) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination . 5/15/08 Officer Form Page 11 of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).14
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Samples: Executive Change in Control Retention Agreement (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.34.4, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 4.2 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.14.2, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 4.2 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.14.2.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 4.2 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B2) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 4.2 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A4.4(a)(iii)(1) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes .
(c) All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under the Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom 409A to the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).409A.
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Samples: Executive Retention Agreement (Starent Networks, Corp.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.319, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a your “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive you under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) a. It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither you nor the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) b. If, as of the date of the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is you are not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.this Agreement
(iii) c. If, as of the date of the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is you are a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) i. Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) ii. Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Aparagraph (i) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the your “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s your death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s your separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s your second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) d. The determination of whether and when a your separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bparagraph (d), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(31.409A-(h)(3).
e. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during your lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
f. The Company may withhold (or cause to be withheld) from any payments made under this Agreement, all federal, state, city or other taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
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Samples: Letter Agreement (Analogic Corp)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment 409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within 15th day of the six-third month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day end of the Executive’s second taxable tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the 15th day of the third month following his taxable the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).; and
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Samples: Executive Change in Control Retention Agreement (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1:
(i) It is intended The parties agree that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of interpreted to comply with or be exempt from Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and authoritative guidance issued promulgated thereunder to the extent applicable (collectively “Section 409A”). Neither , and all provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in a manner consistent with the Company nor requirements for avoiding taxes or penalties under Section 409A. In no event whatsoever will the Company, any of its affiliates, or any of their respective directors, officers, agents, attorneys, employees, executives, shareholders, investors, members, managers, trustees, fiduciaries, representatives, principals, accountants, insurers, successors or assigns be liable for any additional tax, interest or penalties that may be imposed on Executive shall have the right under Section 409A or any damages for failing to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by comply with Section 409A.
(ii) If, as A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the date payment of the any amounts or benefits considered “nonqualified deferred compensation” under Section 409A upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment and for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “terminate,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean separation from service. If any payment, compensation or other benefit provided to the Executive in connection with the termination of Executive’s employment is determined, in whole or in part, to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A and the Executive is a specified employee as defined in Section 409A(2)(B)(i) of the Code, no part of such payments and benefits shall be made paid before the day that is six (6) months plus one (1) day after the date of termination or, if earlier, ten business days following the Executive’s death (the “New Payment Date”). The aggregate of any payments that otherwise would have been paid to the Executive during the period between the date of termination and the New Payment Date shall be paid to the Executive in a lump sum on such New Payment Date. Thereafter, any payments that remain outstanding as of the dates and day immediately following the New Payment Date shall be paid without delay over the time period originally scheduled, in accordance with the terms set forth in Section 4.1of this Agreement.
(iii) If, as All reimbursements for costs and expenses under this Agreement shall be paid in no event later than the end of the date of calendar year following the “separation from service” of calendar year in which the Executive from incurs such expense. With regard to any provision herein that provides for reimbursement of costs and expenses or in-kind benefits, except as permitted by Section 409A, (i) the Companyright to reimbursement or in-kind benefits shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit, and (ii) the Executive amount of expenses eligible for reimbursements or in-kind benefits provided during any taxable year shall not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement or in-kind benefits to be provided in any other taxable year.
(iv) If under this Agreement, an amount is a “specified employee” (within the meaning paid in two or more installments, for purposes of Section 409A), then:
(A) each installment shall be treated as a separate payment. Each installment of such payment shall be deemed exempt from Section 409A to the severance payments and benefits due greatest extent possible under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning exemption of Treasury Regulation Section §1.409A-1(b)(4) to and the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(B) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application exemption of Treasury Regulation §1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception Whenever a payment under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day this Agreement specifies a payment period with reference to a number of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
days (b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred e.g., “payment shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on within thirty (30) days following the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes date of this Section 4.3(btermination”), “the actual date of payment within the specified period shall be within the sole discretion of the Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
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Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.33.2, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 3.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.13.1, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment payment or provision of any benefit, as the payments and benefits case may be, provided under Section 4.1 3.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.13.1.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 3.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Executive’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs; and
(B2) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 3.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A3.2(a)(iii)(1) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b3.2(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)414(b) and 414(c) of the Code.
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Samples: Executive Change in Control Retention Agreement (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to this Section 4.3, payments or benefits under Section 4.1 shall begin only upon the date of a “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1, as applicable:
(i) It is intended that each installment of the payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.
(iii) If, as of the date of the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A1) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending 2/27/18 Officer Form Page 10 of 13 on the later of the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Executive’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs; and
(B2) Each installment of the payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A4.3(a)(iii)(1) and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) The determination of whether and when a separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3)414(b) and 414(c) of the Code.
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Samples: Executive Change in Control Retention Agreement (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.312, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) 12.1 It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither Executive nor the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 12.2 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.this Agreement
(iii) 12.3 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) 12.3.1 Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A and shall be paid at the time and in the matter set forth in this Agreement; and
(B) 12.3.2 Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) paragraph 12.3.1 above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) 12.4 The determination of whether and when a Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bparagraph (d), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(31.409A-(h)(3).
12.5 All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
12.6 The Company may withhold (or cause to be withheld) from any payments made under this Agreement, all federal, state, city or other taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Analogic Corp)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.311, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) 11.1 It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither Executive nor the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 11.2 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1.this Agreement
(iii) 11.3 If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) 11.3.1 Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A and shall be paid at the time and in the matter set forth in this Agreement; and
(B) 11.3.2 Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(A) 11.3.1 above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) 11.4 The determination of whether and when a Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(bparagraph (d), “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(31.409A-(h)(3).
11.5 All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
11.6 The Company may withhold (or cause to be withheld) from any payments made under this Agreement, all federal, state, city or other taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Analogic Corp)
Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.3Appendix A, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) 1. It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) 2. If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) 3. If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(Aa) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the short-term deferral period (as defined in under Section 409A) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A; and
(Bb) Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Aparagraph (a) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his the Executive’s taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) 4. The determination of whether and when a the Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b)paragraph 8.4, the “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company Skyworks would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3).
5. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirement that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during the Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
6. The Company may withhold (or cause to be withheld) from any payments made under this Agreement, all federal, state, city or other taxes as shall be required to be withheld pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling.
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Payments Subject to Section 409A. (a) Subject to the provisions in this Section 4.39, any severance payments or benefits under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall begin only upon the date of a the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive (determined as set forth below) that which occurs on or after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment. The following rules shall apply with respect to distribution of the payments and benefits, if any, to be provided to the Executive under Section 4.1this Agreement:
(i) a. It is intended that each installment of the severance payments and benefits provided under Section 4.1 this Agreement shall be treated as a separate “payment” for purposes of Section 409A of the Code and the guidance issued thereunder (“Section 409A”). Neither the Company nor the Executive shall have the right to accelerate or defer the delivery of any such payments or benefits except to the extent specifically permitted or required by Section 409A.
(ii) b. If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is not a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then each installment of the severance payments and benefits shall be made on the dates and terms set forth in Section 4.1this Agreement.
(iii) c. If, as of the date of the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company, the Executive is a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then:
(A) i. Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that, in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein, will in all circumstances, regardless of when the separation from service occurs, be paid within the shortShort-term deferral period Term Deferral Period (as defined in Section 409Ahereinafter defined) shall be treated as a short-term deferral within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to the maximum extent permissible under Section 409A409A. For purposes of this Agreement, the “Short-Term Deferral Period” means the period ending on the later of the fifteenth day of the third month following the end of the Executive’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs and the fifteenth day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in which the separation from service occurs; and
(B) ii. Each installment of the severance payments and benefits due under Section 4.1 this Agreement that is not described in Section 4.3(a)(iii)(Aparagraph c(i) above and that would, absent this subsection, be paid within the six-month period following the Executive’s “separation from service” of the Executive from the Company shall not be paid until the date that is six months and one day after such separation from service (or, if earlier, the Executive’s death), with any such installments that are required to be delayed being accumulated during the six-month period and paid in a lump sum on the date that is six months and one day following the Executive’s separation from service and any subsequent installments, if any, being paid in accordance with the dates and terms set forth herein; provided, however, that the preceding provisions of this sentence shall not apply to any installment of severance payments and benefits if and to the maximum extent that that such installment is deemed to be paid under a separation pay plan that does not provide for a deferral of compensation by reason of the application of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) (relating to separation pay upon an involuntary separation from service). Any installments that qualify for the exception under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii) must be paid no later than the last day of the Executive’s second taxable year following his taxable year in which the separation from service occurs.
(b) d. The determination of whether and when a the Executive’s separation from service of the Executive from the Company has occurred shall be made and in a manner consistent with, and based on the presumptions set forth in, Treasury Regulation Section § 1.409A-1(h). Solely for purposes of this Section 4.3(b)paragraph d, “Company” shall include all persons with whom the Company would be considered a single employer as determined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)(3414(b) and 414(c) of the Code.
e. All reimbursements and in-kind benefits provided under this Agreement shall be made or provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 409A to the extent that such reimbursements or in-kind benefits are subject to Section 409A, including, where applicable, the requirements that (i) any reimbursement is for expenses incurred during the Executive’s lifetime (or during a shorter period of time specified in this Agreement), (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement during a calendar year may not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, (iii) the reimbursement of an eligible expense will be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the expense is incurred and (iv) the right to reimbursement is not subject to set off or liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
f. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall have no liability to the Executive or to any other person if the payments and benefits provided hereunder that are intended to be exempt from or compliant with Section 409A are not so exempt or compliant.
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.)