Common use of Separation from Service Clause in Contracts

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A.

Separation from Service. A For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Separation from Service” means the date on which the Executive terminates employment from the Company and its 409A Affiliates. For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive’s termination of employment shall occur when the Company and Executive reasonably anticipate that no further services will be performed by the Executive for the Company and its 409A Affiliates or that the level of bona fide services the Executive will perform as an employee of the Company and its 409A Affiliates will permanently decrease to no more than twenty percent (20%) of the average level of bona fide services performed by the Executive (whether as an employee or independent contractor) for the Company and its 409A Affiliates over the immediately preceding thirty-six (36)-month period (or such lesser period of services). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Executive takes a leave of absence for purposes of military leave, sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence, the Executive will not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following incurred a termination of employment unless for the first six (6) months of the leave of absence, or if longer, for so long as the Executive’s right to reemployment is provided either by statute or by contract, including this Agreement; provided that if the leave of absence is due to a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or last for a continuous period of not less than six (6) months, where such impairment causes the Executive to be unable to perform the duties of his or her position of employment or any substantially similar position of employment, the leave may be extended for up to twenty-nine (29) months without causing a termination is also a “Separation from Service” within of employment. Notwithstanding the meaning of Section 409A andforegoing, for purposes of any such provision of determining when severance amounts and other benefits due under this AgreementAgreement will be paid or begin to be paid, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If if the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment continues to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by provide services to the Company from time to timeor its 409A Affiliates after terminating employment, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall will be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided determined in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits that constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation separation from Serviceservice” within the meaning of Code Section 409A and409A, and for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment,” or like terms shall mean Separation “separation from Service. service.” If the Executive Employee is deemed on the date of termination of his employment Termination Date to be a “specified employee”, ” within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology), then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit payment or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with considered deferred compensation under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A payable on account of the Code, a “separation from service,” such payment, payment or benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to at the date that is the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation such “separation from Service or service” of Employee, and (ii) the date of the ExecutiveEmployee’s death. On , to the first day extent required under Code Section 409A. Upon the expiration of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service orforegoing delay period, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments and benefits delayed pursuant to this Section 24 (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive Employee in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A.herein.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation separation from Serviceservice” (within the meaning of Code Section 409A 409A) and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,termination” “termination,” or “termination of employment” or like terms references shall mean Separation separation from Serviceservice. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment separation from service with Middlefield to be a “specified employee”, ,” within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company Middlefield from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any payment or benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code), such payment, payment or benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation separation from Service service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. In the case of benefits required to be delayed under Code Section 409A, however, the Executive may, to the extent permissible under Code Section 409A, pay the cost of benefit coverage, and thereby obtain benefits, during such six-month delay period and then be reimbursed by Middlefield thereafter when delayed payments are made pursuant to the next sentence. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation separation from Service service or, if earlier, on the date of his the Executive’s death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section section 16(c) (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity herein. If any cash payment is delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”section 16(c), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) then interest shall be paid or reimbursed on the amount delayed, with such interest to be calculated at the prime rate reported in The Wall Street Journal for the date of the Executive’s termination to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A..

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation separation from Serviceservice” (within the meaning of Code Section 409A 409A) and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,termination” “termination,” or “termination of employment” or like terms references shall mean Separation separation from Serviceservice. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment separation from service with Middlefield to be a “specified employee”, ,” within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company Middlefield from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any payment or benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code), such payment, payment or benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation separation from Service service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. In the case of benefits required to be delayed under Code Section 409A, however, the Executive may, to the extent permissible under Code Section 409A, pay the cost of benefit coverage, and thereby obtain benefits, during such six-month delay period and then be reimbursed by Middlefield thereafter when delayed payments are made pursuant to the next sentence. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation separation from Service service or, if earlier, on the date of his the Executive’s death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section section 17(c) (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity herein. If any cash payment is delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”section 17(c), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) then interest shall be paid or reimbursed on the amount delayed, with such interest to be calculated at the prime rate reported in The Wall Street Journal for the date of the Executive’s termination to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A..

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement providing for to the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination contrary, if Executive is also a “Separation from Servicespecified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of the Code) and any such provision of payment made pursuant to this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive Section 8 is deemed on the date of termination of his employment considered to be a “specified employee”, deferral of compensation” (as such phrase is defined for purposes of Section 409A of the Code) that is payable upon Executive’s “separation from service” (within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code), and any other payment, then the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity payment date for such payment shall be the date that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following after the date of the Executive’s Separation “separation from Service orservice” with the Company (determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code). In addition, if earlierthe event triggering Executive’s right to benefits or payments hereunder is Executive’s termination of employment, on but such termination of employment does not constitute a “separation from service” with the date Company within the meaning of his deathSection 409A of the Code, (x) all then the benefits or payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been hereunder payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence by reason of such delay) termination of employment that are considered to be a “deferral of compensation” under Section 409A of the Code shall not be paid or reimbursed upon such termination of employment, but instead, shall remain an obligation of the Company to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with to Executive upon the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant first to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) occur of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation following events: (i) Executive’s “separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rateservice” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A409A of the Code) (any amount payable upon such “separation from service” being subject to be made in installments the first sentence of this Section 8(f)); (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes ii) Executive’s disability (within the meaning of Section 409A.409A of the Code); (iii) a “change of control” of the Company (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code); or (iv) Executive’s death.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for For purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” the term “termination,” “termination when used in the context of employment” a condition to, or like terms the timing of, a payment hereunder, shall be interpreted to mean Separation from Service. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment to be a “specified employee”separation from service” as such term is used in Section 409A of the Code. (c) Six-Month Delay in Certain Circumstances. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, within the meaning if any amount or benefit that would constitute non-exempt “deferred compensation” for purposes of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code and using the identification methodology selected (“Non-Exempt Deferred Compensation”) would otherwise be payable or distributable under this Agreement by reason of Employee’s separation from service during a period in which Employee is a Specified Employee (as defined below), then, subject to any permissible acceleration of payment by the Company from time to timeunder Treas. Reg. Section 1.409A-3(j)(4)(ii) (domestic relations order), (j)(4)(iii) (conflicts of interest), or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing (j)(4)(vi) (payment of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of employment taxes): (i) the expiration amount of such Non-Exempt Deferred Compensation that would otherwise be payable during the six-month period measured immediately following Employee’s separation from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service service will be accumulated through and paid or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On provided on the first day of the seventh month following the date of the ExecutiveEmployee’s Separation separation from Service service (or, if earlierEmployee dies during such period, on within thirty (30) days after Employee’s death) (in either case, the date of his death, “Required Delay Period”); and (xii) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum the normal payment or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and distribution schedule for any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with distributions will resume at the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) end of the Code, prior to the occurrence Required Delay Period. For purposes of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an term “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive Specified Employee” has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of given such term in Code Section 409A) to be made in installments 409A and the final regulations thereunder. (including, without limitation, any severance paymentsd), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation separation from Serviceservice” (within the meaning of Code Section 409A 409A) and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,termination” “termination,” or “termination of employment” or like terms references shall mean Separation separation from Serviceservice. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment separation from service with Middlefield to be a “specified employee”, ,” within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company Middlefield from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any payment or benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code), such payment, payment or benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation separation from Service service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. In the case of benefits required to be delayed under Code Section 409A, however, the Executive may, to the extent permissible under Code Section 409A, pay the cost of benefit coverage, and thereby obtain benefits, during such six-month delay period and then be reimbursed by Xxxxxxxxxxx thereafter when delayed payments are made pursuant to the next sentence. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation separation from Service service or, if earlier, on the date of his the Executive’s death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section section 16(c) (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity herein. If any cash payment is delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”section 16(c), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) then interest shall be paid or reimbursed on the amount delayed, with such interest to be calculated at the prime rate reported in The Wall Street Journal for the date of the Executive’s termination to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A..

Separation from Service. A termination For purposes of employment the Program, “Separation from Service” means the cessation of your Employee status and shall be deemed to occur at such time as the level of the bona fide services you are to perform in Employee status (or as a consultant or other independent contractor) permanently decreases to a level that is not more than twenty percent (20%) of the average level of services you rendered in Employee status during the immediately preceding thirty-six (36) months (or such shorter period for which you may have rendered such service). Any such determination as to Separation from Service, however, shall be made in accordance with the applicable standards of the Treasury Regulations issued under Section 409A. In addition to the foregoing, a Separation from Service will not be deemed to have occurred while you are on a sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence if the period of such leave does not exceed six (6) months or any longer period for purposes which you are provided with a right to reemployment with Broadcom by either statute or contract, provided, however, that in the event of a leave of absence due to any provision medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or to last for a continuous period of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “not less than six (6) months and that causes you to be unable to perform your duties as an Employee, no Separation from Service” within Service shall be deemed to occur during the meaning first twenty-nine (29) months of Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Serviceleave. If the Executive is period of leave exceeds six (6) months (or twenty-nine (29) months in the event of disability as indicated above) and you are not provided with a right to reemployment by either statute or contract, then you will be deemed to have Separated from Service on the date of termination of his employment to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) first day immediately following the expiration of the sixapplicable six (6)-month or twenty-month period measured from the date nine (29)-month period. For purposes of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (determining whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absencehas occurred, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall you will be deemed to continue in “Employee” status for so long as you remain in the employ of one or more members of the Employer Group, subject to the control and direction of the employer entity as to both the work to be a separate performed and distinct payment for purposes the manner and method of Section 409A.performance.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement providing for to the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also contrary, if you are a “Separation from Servicespecified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of the Code) and any such provision of payment made pursuant to this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive Agreement is deemed on the date of termination of his employment considered to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning deferral of that term under compensation” (as such phrase is defined for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity ) that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured payable upon your “separation from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rateservice” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments409A of the Code), each then the payment date for such installment shall payment will be deemed the date that is the first (1st) day of the seventh (7th) month after the date of your “separation from service” with the Company (determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code) or your earlier death. In addition, if the event triggering your right to benefits or payments hereunder is your termination of employment, but such termination of employment does not constitute a “separation from service” with the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then the benefits or payments hereunder payable by reason of such termination of employment that are considered to be a separate “deferral of compensation” under Section 409A of the Code will not be paid upon such termination of employment, but instead, will remain an obligation of the Company to you and distinct payment for purposes will be paid or provided to you upon the first to occur of: (i) your “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A.409A of the Code) (any amount payable upon such “separation from service” being subject to the first sentence of this Section 8(h)); (ii) a “change of control” of the Company (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code); or (iii) your death.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement providing for to the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also contrary, if you are a “Separation from Servicespecified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code (the 14 “Code”)) and any such provision of payment made pursuant to this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive Agreement is deemed on the date of termination of his employment considered to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning deferral of that term under compensation” (as such phrase is defined for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity ) that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured payable upon your “separation from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rateservice” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments409A of the Code), each then the payment date for such installment shall payment will be deemed the date that is the first (1st) day of the seventh (7th) month after the date of your “separation from service” with the Company (determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code) or your earlier death. In addition, if the event triggering your right to benefits or payments hereunder is your termination of employment, but such termination of employment does not constitute a “separation from service” with the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then the benefits or payments hereunder payable by reason of such termination of employment that are considered to be a separate “deferral of compensation” under Section 409A of the Code will not be paid upon such termination of employment, but instead, will remain an obligation of the Company to you and distinct payment for purposes will be paid or provided to you upon the first to occur of: (a) your “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A.409A of the Code) (any amount payable upon such “separation from service” being subject to the first sentence of this Section 10); (b) a “change of control” of the Company (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code); or (c) your death. APPENDIX B: Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreement APPENDIX C: Employee Confidentiality and Assignment Agreement APPENDIX D: Acknowledgement to the Incentive-Based Compensation Clawback Policy

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits that constitute nonqualified deferred compensation upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation separation from Serviceservice” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment,” or like terms shall mean Separation “separation from Service. If service.” Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment Termination Date to be a “specified employee”, ” within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodologyCode, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit payment or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with considered nonqualified deferred compensation under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code, Code payable on account of a “separation from service,” such payment, payment or benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to until the date that is the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of such “separation from service” of the Executive’s Separation from Service or , and (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On , to the first day extent required under Section 409A of the seventh month following Code. Upon the date expiration of the Executive’s Separation from Service orforegoing delay period, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments and benefits delayed pursuant to this Section 9(b) (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executiveherein. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A.COMPANY SENSITIVE & CONFIDENTIAL

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement providing for to the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also contrary, if you are a “Separation from Servicespecified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of the Code) and any such provision of payment made pursuant to this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive Agreement is deemed on the date of termination of his employment considered to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning deferral of that term under compensation” (as such phrase is defined for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity ) that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured payable upon your “separation from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rateservice” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments409A of the Code), each then the payment date for such installment shall payment will be deemed the date that is the first (1st) day of the seventh (7th) month after the date of your “separation from service” with the Company (determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code) or your earlier death. In addition, if the event triggering your right to benefits or payments hereunder is your termination of employment, but such termination of employment does not constitute a “separation from service” with the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then the benefits or payments hereunder payable by reason of such termination of employment that are considered to be a separate “deferral of compensation” under Section 409A of the Code will not be paid upon such termination of employment, but instead, will remain an obligation of the Company to you and distinct payment for purposes will be paid or provided to you upon the first to occur of: (i) your “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A.409A of the Code) (any amount payable upon such “separation from service” being subject to the first sentence of this Section 8(g)); (ii) a “change of control” of the Company (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code); or (iii) your death.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation "separation from Service” service" (within the meaning of Code Section 409A 409A) and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “"termination,” “" or "termination of employment” " or like terms references shall mean Separation separation from Serviceservice. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment separation from service with Middlefield to be a “"specified employee”, ," within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company Middlefield from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any payment or benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code), such payment, payment or benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation 's separation from Service service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s 's death. In the case of benefits required to be delayed under Code Section 409A, however, the Executive may, to the extent permissible under Code Section 409A, pay the cost of benefit coverage, and thereby obtain benefits, during such six-month delay period and then be reimbursed by Xxxxxxxxxxx thereafter when delayed payments are made pursuant to the next sentence. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation 's separation from Service service or, if earlier, on the date of his the Executive's death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section section t 6(c) (whether they would have otherwise othe1wise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity herein. If any cash payment is delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”section .16(c), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) then interest shall be paid or reimbursed on the amount delayed, with such interest to be calculated at the prime rate reported in The Wall Street Journal for the date of the Executive's termination to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A..

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 10 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.210.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A.

Separation from Service. A termination In consideration of employment the Executive's remaining in the employ of the Bank until his retirement after age sixty-five (65), the Bank agrees that, from and after the Executive’s Separation from Service, the Bank shall not thereafter pay to the Executive an annual Supplemental Benefit (as defined herein) for a period of fifteen (15) years from and after his Separation from Service, with the annual benefit payable in twelve (12) equal monthly installments. The first monthly installment shall be deemed to have occurred for paid on the first day of the month following the lapse of six months after the date of his Separation from Service (or, if earlier, upon the death of the Executive), and shall be followed by 179 monthly payments. For purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for Agreement, the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a term “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive is deemed on the date of a voluntary termination of his employment to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s services (whether as an employee or as an independent contractor) to the Bank or TierOne Corporation (the “Corporation”) (including companies which are deemed to be part of a controlled group of corporations with the Bank and the Corporation for purposes of Treasury Regulation §1.409A-1(h)) after age 65 for any reason other than death. Whether a Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) has occurred shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided determined in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein requirements of Section 409A of the Code based on whether the facts and circumstances indicate that the Bank, the Corporation and the Executive reasonably anticipated that no further services would be performed after a certain date or that the level of bona fide services the Executive would perform after such date (ywhether as an employee or as an independent contractor) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant would permanently decrease to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(Bno more than twenty percent (20%) of the Code, prior to the occurrence average level of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, services performed (whether as an employee or an independent contractor) over the immediately preceding thirty-six (B36) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A..

Separation from Service. A For purposes of this Agreement, the term “Separation from Service” means the date on which the Executive terminates employment from the Company and its 409A Affiliate. For purposes of this Agreement, the Executive’s termination of employment shall occur when the Company and Executive reasonably anticipate that no further services will be performed by the Executive for the Company and its 409A Affiliates or that the level of bona fide services the Executive will perform as an employee of the Company and its 409A Affiliates will permanently decrease to no more than twenty percent (20%) of the average level of bona fide services performed by the Executive (whether as an employee or independent contractor) for the Company and its 409A Affiliates over the immediately preceding thirty-six (36)-month period (or such lesser period of services). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Executive takes a leave of absence for purposes of military leave, sick leave or other bona fide leave of absence, the Executive will not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following incurred a termination of employment unless for the first six (6) months of the leave of absence, or if longer, for so long as the Executive’s right to reemployment is provided either by statute or by contract, including this Agreement; provided that if the leave of absence is due to a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that can be expected to result in death or last for a continuous period of not less than six (6) months, where such impairment causes the Executive to be unable to perform the duties of his or her position of employment or any substantially similar position of employment, the leave may be extended for up to twenty-nine (29) months without causing a termination is also a “Separation from Service” within of employment. Notwithstanding the meaning of Section 409A andforegoing, for purposes of any such provision of determining when severance amounts and other benefits due under this AgreementAgreement will be paid or begin to be paid, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If if the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment continues to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by provide services to the Company from time to timeor its 409A Affiliates after terminating employment, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall will be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided determined in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A.to

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement providing for to the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination contrary, if Executive is also a “Separation from Servicespecified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of the Code) and any such provision of payment made pursuant to this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive Section 9 is deemed on the date of termination of his employment considered to be a “specified employee”, deferral of compensation” (as such phrase is defined for purposes of Section 409A of the Code) that is payable upon Executive’s “separation from service” (within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code), and any other payment, then the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity payment date for such payment shall be the date that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following after the date of the Executive’s Separation “separation from Service orservice” with the Company (determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code). In addition, if earlierthe event triggering Executive’s right to benefits or payments hereunder is Executive’s termination of employment, on but such termination of employment does not constitute a “separation from service” with the date Company within the meaning of his deathSection 409A of the Code, (x) all then the benefits or payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been hereunder payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence by reason of such delay) termination of employment that are considered to be a “deferral of compensation” under Section 409A of the Code shall not be paid or reimbursed upon such termination of employment, but instead, shall remain an obligation of the Company to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with to Executive upon the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant first to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) occur of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation following events: (i) Executive’s “separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rateservice” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A409A of the Code) (any amount payable upon such “separation from service” being subject to be made in installments the first sentence of this Section 9(f)); (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes ii) Executive’s disability (within the meaning of Section 409A.409A of the Code); (iii) a “change of control” of the Company (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code); or (iv) Executive’s death.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation separation from Serviceservice” (within the meaning of Code Section 409A 409A) and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,termination” “termination,” or “termination of employment” or like terms references shall mean Separation separation from Serviceservice. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment separation from service with Middlefield to be a “specified employee”, ,” within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company Middlefield from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any payment or benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code), such payment, payment or benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation separation from Service service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. In the case of benefits required to be delayed under Code Section 409A, however, the Executive may, to the extent permissible under Code Section 409A, pay the cost of benefit coverage, and thereby obtain benefits, during such six-month delay period and then be reimbursed by Middlefield thereafter when delayed payments are made pursuant to the next sentence. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation separation from Service service or, if earlier, on the date of his the Executive’s death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section section 18(c) (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity herein. If any cash payment is delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”section 18(c), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) then interest shall be paid or reimbursed on the amount delayed, with such interest to be calculated at the prime rate reported in The Wall Street Journal for the date of the Executive’s termination to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A..

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement providing for to the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination contrary, if Executive is also a “Separation from Servicespecified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of the Code) and any such provision of payment made pursuant to this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive Section 8 is deemed on the date of termination of his employment considered to be a “specified employee”, deferral of compensation” (as such phrase is defined for purposes of Section 409A of the Code) that is payable upon Executive’s “separation from service” (within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code), and any other payment, then the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity payment date for such payment shall be the date that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following after the date of the Executive’s Separation “separation from Service orservice” with the Company (determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code). In addition, if earlierthe event triggering Executive’s right to benefits or payments hereunder is Executive’s termination of employment, on but such termination of employment does not constitute a “separation from service” with the date Company within the meaning of his deathSection 409A of the Code, (x) all then the benefits or payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been hereunder payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence by reason of such delay) termination of employment that are considered to be a “deferral of compensation” under Section 409A of the Code shall not be paid or reimbursed upon such termination of employment, but instead, shall remain an obligation of the Company to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with to Executive upon the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant first to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) occur of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation following events: (i) Executive’s “separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rateservice” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A409A of the Code) (any amount payable upon such “separation from service” being subject to be made in installments the first sentence of this Section 8(e)); (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes ii) Executive’s disability (within the meaning of Section 409A.409A of the Code); (iii) a “change of control” of the Company (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code); or (iv) Executive’s death.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement providing for to the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also contrary, if you are a “Separation from Servicespecified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of the Code) and any such provision of payment made pursuant to this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive Agreement is deemed on the date of termination of his employment considered to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning deferral of that term under compensation” (as such phrase is defined for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity ) that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured payable upon your “separation from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rateservice” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments409A of the Code), each then the payment date for such installment shall payment will be deemed the date that is the first (1st) day of the seventh (7th) month after the date of your “separation from service” with the Company (determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code) or your earlier death or a “change of control” of the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code. In addition, if the event triggering your right to benefits or payments hereunder is your termination of employment, but such termination of employment does not constitute a “separation from service” with the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then the benefits or payments hereunder payable by reason of such termination of employment that are considered to be a separate “deferral of -6- compensation” under Section 409A of the Code will not be paid upon such termination of employment, but instead, will remain an obligation of the Company to you and distinct payment for purposes will be paid or provided to you upon the first to occur of: (i) your “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A.409A of the Code) (any amount payable upon such “separation from service” being subject to the first sentence of this Section 8(h)); (ii) a “change of control” of the Company (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code); or (iii) your death.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for For purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” the term “termination,” “termination when used in the context of employment” a condition to, or like terms the timing of, a payment hereunder, shall be interpreted to mean Separation from Service. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment to be a “specified employee”separation from service” as such term is used in Section 409A of the Code. (c) Six-Month Delay in Certain Circumstances. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, within the meaning if any amount or benefit that would constitute non-exempt “deferred compensation” for purposes of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code and using the identification methodology selected (“Non-Exempt Deferred Compensation”) would otherwise be payable or distributable under this Agreement by reason of Employee’s separation from service during a period in which Employee is a Specified Employee (as defined below), then, subject to any permissible acceleration of payment by the Company from time to timeunder Treas. Reg. Section 1.409A-3(j)(4)(ii) (domestic relations order), (j)(4)(iii) (conflicts of interest), or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing (j)(4)(vi) (payment of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of employment taxes): (i) the expiration amount of such Non-Exempt Deferred Compensation that would otherwise be payable during the six-month period measured immediately following Employee’s separation from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service service will be accumulated through and paid or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On provided on the first day of the seventh month following the date of the ExecutiveEmployee’s Separation separation from Service service (or, if earlierEmployee dies during such period, on within thirty (30) days after Employee’s death) (in either case, the date of his death, “Required Delay Period”); and 9 (xii) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum the normal payment or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and distribution schedule for any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with distributions will resume at the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) end of the Code, prior to the occurrence Required Delay Period. For purposes of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an term “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive Specified Employee” has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of given such term in Code Section 409A) to be made in installments 409A and the final regulations thereunder. (including, without limitation, any severance paymentsd), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation "separation from Service” service" (within the meaning of Code Section 409A 409A) and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “"termination,” “" or "termination of employment” " or like terms references shall mean Separation separation from Serviceservice. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment separation from service with Middlefield to be a “"specified employee”, ," within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company Middlefield from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any payment or benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code), such payment, payment or benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation 's separation from Service service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s 's death. In the case of benefits required to be delayed under Code Section 409A, however, the Executive may, to the extent permissible under Code Section 409A, pay the cost of benefit coverage, and thereby obtain benefits, during such six-month delay period and then be reimbursed by Xxxxxxxxxxx thereafter when delayed payments are made pursuant to the next sentence. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation 's separation from Service service or, if earlier, on the date of his the Executive's death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section section 16(c) (whether they would have otherwise othe1wise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity herein. If any cash payment is delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”section I 6(c), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) then interest shall be paid or reimbursed on the amount delayed, with such interest to be calculated at the prime rate reported in The Wall Street Journal for the date of the Executive's termination to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A..

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation "separation from Service” service" (within the meaning of Code Section 409A 409A) and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “"Termination" or "termination of employment” " or like terms references shall mean Separation separation from Serviceservice. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment separation from service with Middlefield to be a “"specified employee”, ," within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company Middlefield from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any payment or benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code), such payment, payment or benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the sixthesix-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation 's separation from Service service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s 's death. In the case of benefits required to be delayed under Code Section 409A, however, the Executive may, to the extent permissible under Code Section 409A, pay the cost of benefit coverage, and thereby obtain benefits, during such six-month delay period and then be reimbursed by Xxxxxxxxxxx thereafter when delayed payments are made pursuant to the next sentence. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation 's separation from Service service or, if earlier, on the date of his the Executive's death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section section 16(c) (whether they would have otherwise othe1wise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity herein. If any cash payment is delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”section 16(c), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) then interest shall be paid or reimbursed on the amount delayed, with such interest to be calculated at the prime rate reported in The Wall Street Journal for the date of the Executive's termination to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A..

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement providing for to the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also contrary, if you are a “Separation from Servicespecified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of the Code) and any such provision of payment made pursuant to this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive Agreement is deemed on the date of termination of his employment considered to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning deferral of that term under compensation” (as such phrase is defined for purposes of Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity ) that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured payable upon your “separation from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rateservice” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments409A of the Code), each then the payment date for such installment shall payment will be deemed the date that is the first (1st) day of the seventh (7th) month after the date of your “separation from service” with the Company (determined in accordance with Section 409A of the Code) or your earlier death. In addition, if the event triggering your right to benefits or payments hereunder is your termination of employment, but such termination of employment does not constitute a “separation from service” with the Company within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, then the benefits or payments hereunder payable by reason of such termination of employment that are considered to be a separate “deferral of compensation” under Section 409A of the Code will not be paid upon such termination of employment, but instead, will remain an obligation of the Company to you and distinct payment for purposes will be paid or provided to you upon the first to occur of: (i) your “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A.409A of the Code) (any amount payable upon such “separation from service” being subject to the first sentence of this Section 8(e)); (ii) a “change of control” of the Company (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code); or (iii) your death.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for For purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” the term “termination,” “termination when used in the context of employment” a condition to, or like terms the timing of, a payment hereunder, shall be interpreted to mean Separation from Service. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment to be a “specified employee”separation from service” as such term is used in Section 409A of the Code. (c) Six-Month Delay in Certain Circumstances. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, within the meaning if any amount or benefit that would constitute non-exempt “deferred compensation” for purposes of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) 409A of the Code and using the identification methodology selected (“Non-Exempt Deferred Compensation”) would otherwise be payable or distributable under this Agreement by reason of Employee’s separation from service during a period in which Employee is a Specified Employee (as defined below), then, subject to any permissible acceleration of payment by the Company from time to timeunder Treas. Reg. Section 1.409A-3(j)(4)(ii) (domestic relations order), (j)(4)(iii) (conflicts of interest), or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing (j)(4)(vi) (payment of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of employment taxes): 9 (i) the expiration amount of such Non-Exempt Deferred Compensation that would otherwise be payable during the six-month period measured immediately following Employee’s separation from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service service will be accumulated through and paid or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On provided on the first day of the seventh month following the date of the ExecutiveEmployee’s Separation separation from Service service (or, if earlierEmployee dies during such period, on within thirty (30) days after Employee’s death) (in either case, the date of his death, “Required Delay Period”); and (xii) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum the normal payment or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and distribution schedule for any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with distributions will resume at the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) end of the Code, prior to the occurrence Required Delay Period. For purposes of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an term “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive Specified Employee” has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of given such term in Code Section 409A) to be made in installments 409A and the final regulations thereunder. (including, without limitation, any severance paymentsd), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A.

Separation from Service. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation "separation from Service” service" (within the meaning of Code Section 409A 409A) and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “"termination,” “" or "termination of employment” " or like terms references shall mean Separation separation from Serviceservice. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment separation from service with Middlefield to be a “"specified employee”, ," within the meaning of that term under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company Middlefield from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any payment or benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code), such payment, payment or benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation 's separation from Service service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s 's death. In the case of benefits required to be delayed under Code Section 409A, however, the Executive may, to the extent permissible under Code Section 409A, pay the cost of benefit coverage, and thereby obtain benefits, during such six-month delay period and then be reimbursed by Xxxxxxxxxxx thereafter when delayed payments are made pursuant to the next sentence. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of the Executive’s Separation 's separation from Service service or, if earlier, on the date of his the Executive's death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section section l 6(c) (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity herein. If any cash payment is delayed pursuant to this Section 7.2 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”section l 6(c), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) then interest shall be paid or reimbursed on the amount delayed, with such interest to be calculated at the prime rate repotted in The Wall Street Journal for the date of the Executive's termination to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (defined below in this Section 7.2) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment. To the extent that this Agreement provides for any payments of nonqualified deferred compensation (within the meaning of Section 409A) to be made in installments (including, without limitation, any severance payments), each such installment shall be deemed to be a separate and distinct payment for purposes of Section 409A..