Section 409A Matters. (a) This Agreement, and the benefits and compensation provided pursuant to this Agreement, are intended to comply with or qualify for an exemption from Section 409A and this Agreement and all incentive compensation awards referred to herein shall be construed and administered accordingly. It is the intention of the parties that payments or benefits payable under this Agreement not be subject to the additional tax or interest imposed pursuant to Section 409A. To the extent such potential payments or benefits are subject to Section 409A and are or could become subject to additional tax or interest imposed pursuant to Section 409A, the parties shall cooperate to amend this Agreement with the goal of giving Executive the economic benefits described herein in a manner that does not result in such tax or interest being imposed. Executive shall, at the request of Employer, take any reasonable action (or refrain from taking any action) required to comply with any correction procedure promulgated pursuant to Section 409A.
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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp)
Section 409A Matters. (a) This Agreement, and the benefits and compensation provided pursuant to this Agreement, are intended to comply with or qualify for an exemption from Section 409A and this Agreement and all incentive compensation awards referred to herein shall be construed and administered accordingly. It is the intention of the parties that payments or benefits payable under this Agreement not be subject to the additional tax or interest imposed pursuant to Section 409A. To the extent such potential payments or benefits are subject to Section 409A and are or could become subject to additional tax or interest imposed pursuant to Section 409A, the parties shall cooperate to amend this Agreement with the goal of giving Executive Employee the economic benefits described herein in a manner that does not result in such tax or interest being imposed. Executive Employee shall, at the request of Employer, take any reasonable action (or refrain from taking any action) required to comply with any correction procedure promulgated pursuant to Section 409A.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp), Employment Agreement (Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp)