Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax: (a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax; (b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and (c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Change in Control Agreement (Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.), Executive Severance Agreement (Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.), Change in Control Agreement (Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person person (which shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including a "group" as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationtermination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Smart & Final Inc/De), Employment Agreement (Smart & Final Inc/De), Employment Agreement (Boatmens Bancshares Inc /Mo)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within in the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Taxexcise tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported selected by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Taxexcise tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: of (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Gross Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Gross Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Combination Agreement (Covalent Group Inc), Executive Severance Agreement (Encorium Group Inc), Employment Agreement (Encorium Group Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Cullen Frost Bankers Inc), Executive Severance Agreement (Old Kent Financial Corp /Mi/), Executive Severance Agreement (Old Kent Financial Corp /Mi/)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section Paragraph 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section Paragraph 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section Paragraph 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section Paragraph 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1Paragraph 280G(b)
(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections Paragraphs 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Earthgrains Co /De/), Executive Severance Agreement (Earthgrains Co /De/), Executive Severance Agreement (Lee Sara Corp)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the CompanyCompany or the Bank, or with any Person person (which shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, including a "group" as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b)(1) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G (b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; (or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s his residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationthe Terminating Event, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Bancorp Rhode Island Inc), Executive Employment Agreement (Bancorp Rhode Island Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the --------------- Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b) (2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1280G(b) (1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4280G(b) (4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G(b) (3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1280G(b) (1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3280G(d) (3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and to pay state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Severance Agreement (Donnelly Corp), Severance Agreement (Donnelly Corp)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b) (2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1280G(b) (1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4280G(b) (4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G(b) (3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1280G(b) (1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3280G(d) (3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and to pay state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Severance Agreement (Applied Films Corp), Severance Agreement (Applied Films Corp)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise TaxTax and for purposes of determining the Reduced Amount and the Net After-Tax Amount:
(ai) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement Plan or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person individual, entity, or group of individuals or entities (individually and collectively referred to in this subsection (b) as “Persons”) whose actions result in a Change change in Control control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of a tax counsel as supported advisor selected by the Company’s independent auditors Company and reasonably acceptable to the ExecutiveExecutive (“Tax Counsel”), such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent should be treated by the courts as representing reasonable compensation for services actually rendered (within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G(b)(4)(B) of the Code), or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(bii) The amount of the Total Payments which that shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: of (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (after applying clause (ai) above); and;
(ciii) The value of In the event that the Executive disputes any noncash benefits calculation or any deferred payment or benefit determination made by the Company, the matter shall be determined by Tax Counsel. All fees and expenses of Tax Counsel shall be borne solely by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3.
(iv) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the The Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationemployment, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes, taking into account the reduction in itemized deduction under Section 68 of the Code.
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Samples: Change of Control Agreement (Remec Inc), Change of Control Agreement (Remec Inc)
Tax Computation. In determining the potential impact of the Excise Tax, the Company may rely on any advice it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the counsel of its independent auditors. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(ai) Any any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s advisors, including, but not limited to, its independent auditors and acceptable to auditors, any portion of the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) Total Payments do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning by reason of Section 280G(b)(4280G(b)(4)(A)-(B) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(bii) The the amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (after applying clause (ai) above); and
(ciii) The the value of any noncash benefits or any deferred or accumulated payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Charming Shoppes Inc), Employment Agreement (Charming Shoppes Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments payments, benefits and/or amounts, including amounts paid as Severance Benefits, will be subject to the Excise Tax Tax, and the amounts amount of any such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or payments, benefits and/or amounts received or to be received by the Executive in connection with or contingent upon a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, arrangement or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “combined to determine whether the Executive has received any "parachute payments” payment" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “if so, the amount of any "excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) that shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported selected by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or payments, benefits and/or amounts (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, . Such highest marginal rate shall take into account the loss of itemized deductions by the Executive and shall also include the Executive's share of the hospital insurance portion of FICA and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which that could be obtained from the deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive Employee in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment Qualifying Termination (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person person (as defined in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, including a “group” as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the ExecutiveEmployee, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;.
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: :
(i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or or
(ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(ciii) The the value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit benefit, which shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive Employee shall be deemed to pay federal federal, state and local income taxes at the highest Employee’s actual marginal rate of federal federal, state and local income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes. Any additional tax imposed on the Employee pursuant to Section 409A(a)(1)(B) of the Code shall be disregarded for purposes of this calculation. In the event the Company determines it is necessary, the Employee agrees to provide to the Company a copy of the Employee’s federal and state income tax returns for the year in which the Gross-Up Payment becomes due so that the Company may calculate the amount due pursuant to Section 2.3.
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Samples: Officer Change in Control Agreement (Tucson Electric Power Co)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the CompanyCompany or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof, or with any Person whose actions result person (which shall have the meaning set forth in a Change in Control Section 3(a)(9) of the Company or any Person Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including a "group" as defined in Section 13(d) therein) affiliated with the Company or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless unless, in the opinion of tax counsel (reasonably agreed to in advance by the Executive) as supported by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executiveauditors, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; Payments or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationtermination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive Participant in connection with a Change in Control of the Company Restructuring Bonus or the ExecutiveParticipant’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person person (which shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including a “group” as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b)(1) of the Code, Code and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the ExecutiveParticipant, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1280G(b)(3) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections Section 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive Participant shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the ExecutiveParticipant’s residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationtermination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Key Executive Retention, Restructuring Bonus and Severance Agreement (NRG Energy Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the CompanyCompany or the Bank, or with any Person person (which shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, including a "group" as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b)(1) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G (b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationthe Terminating Event, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Bancorp Rhode Island Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the CompanyBank, or with any Person person (which shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, including a “group” as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company Bank or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b)(1) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the CompanyBank’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G (b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; (or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s his residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationthe Terminating Event, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Bancorp Rhode Island Inc)
Tax Computation. In determining the potential impact of the Excise Tax, the Company may rely on any advice it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the counsel of its independent auditors. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's advisors, including, but not limited to, its independent auditors and acceptable to auditors, any portion of the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) Total Payments do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning by reason of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G(b)(4)(A)-(B) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash non-cash benefits or any deferred or accumulated payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Charming Shoppes Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(ai) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive Xxxxxxx in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s Xxxxxxx’x termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, Xxxxxxx: (1) such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless ; (2) such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4280G(b) (4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, ; or (3) are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(bii) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i1) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii2) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (ai) above); and
(ciii) The value of any noncash non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive Xxxxxxx shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s Xxxxxxx’x residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Tax Computation. In determining the potential impact of the Excise Tax, the Company may rely on any advice it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the counsel of its independent auditors. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control CIC of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control CIC of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Executiveauditors, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the Weyerhaeuser Company and Subsidiaries maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the CompanyCompany or the Bank, or with any Person person (which shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, including a “group” as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b)(1) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G (b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationthe Terminating Event, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Bancorp Rhode Island Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the CompanyBank, or with any Person person (which shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, including a "group" as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company Bank or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b)(1) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s Bank's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G (b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; (or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s his residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationthe Terminating Event, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Bancorp Rhode Island Inc)
Tax Computation. In determining the potential impact of the Excise Tax, the Company may rely on any advice it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the counsel of its independent auditors. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's advisors, including, but not limited to, its independent auditors and acceptable to auditors, any portion of the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) Total Payments do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning by reason of Section 280G(b)(4280G(b)(4)(A)-(B) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred or accumulated payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Charming Shoppes Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within in the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Taxexcise tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported selected by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Taxexcise tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: of (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Gross Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Gross Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on the Effective Date of TerminationofTermination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the CompanyCompany or the Bank, or with any Person person (which shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, including a “group” as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b)(1) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G (b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; (or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s her residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationthe Terminating Event, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Bancorp Rhode Island Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive Colleague in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s Colleague's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b) (2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1280G(b) (1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the ExecutiveColleague, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4280G(b) (4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G(b) (3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1280G(b) (1) (after applying clause (a) above)) ; and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3280G(d) (3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive Colleague shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and to pay state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s Colleague's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise TaxTax and for purposes of determining the Reduced Amount and the Net After-Tax Amount:
(ai) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement Plan or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person individual, entity, or group of individuals or entities (individually and collectively referred to in this subsection (b) as "Persons") whose actions result in a Change change in Control control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of a tax counsel as supported advisor selected by the Company’s independent auditors Company and reasonably acceptable to the ExecutiveExecutive ("Tax Counsel"), such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent should be treated by the courts as representing reasonable compensation for services actually rendered (within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3280G(b)(4)(B) of the Code), or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(bii) The amount of the Total Payments which that shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: of (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (after applying clause (ai) above); and;
(ciii) The value of In the event that the Executive disputes any noncash benefits calculation or any deferred payment or benefit determination made by the Company, the matter shall be determined by Tax Counsel. All fees and expenses of Tax Counsel shall be borne solely by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3.
(iv) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the The Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationemployment, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes, taking into account the reduction in itemized deduction under Section 68 of the Code.
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Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement Plan or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within in the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Taxexcise tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported selected by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Taxexcise tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Amsouth Bancorporation)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, arrangement or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, Code and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Taxexcise tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported selected by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Taxexcise tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1280G(b)
(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Change of Control Severance Agreement (Cytogen Corp)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments payments, benefits and/or amounts, including amounts paid as Severance Benefits, will be subject to the Excise Tax Tax, and the amounts amount of any such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or payments, benefits and/or amounts received or to be received by the Executive in connection with or contingent upon a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, arrangement or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “combined to determine whether the Executive has received any "parachute payments” payment" within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “if so, the amount of any "excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) that shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported selected by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or payments, benefits and/or amounts (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, made and such highest marginal rate shall take into account the loss of itemized deductions by the Executive and shall also include the Executive's share of the hospital insurance portion of FICA and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which that could be obtained from the deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Tax Computation. In determining the potential impact of the Excise Tax, the Company may rely on any advice it deems appropriate, including, but not limited to, the counsel of its independent auditors. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(ai) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's advisors, including, but not limited to, its independent auditors and acceptable to auditors, any portion of the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) Total Payments do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning by reason of Section 280G(b)(4280G(b)(4)(A)-(B) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(bii) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (after applying clause (ai) above); and
(ciii) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred or accumulated payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement Plan or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported selected by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Taxexcise tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Executive Severance Agreement (Amsouth Bancorporation)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and to pay state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s residence on the Effective Date of Termination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive Participant in connection with a Change in Control of the Company Restructuring Bonus or the Executive’s Participant's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person person (which shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including a "group" as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code and shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the ExecutiveParticipant, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1280G(b)(3) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections Section 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive Participant shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s Participant's residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationtermination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Key Executive Retention, Restructuring Bonus and Severance Agreement (NRG Energy Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive Participant in connection with a Change in Control of the Company Restructuring Bonus or the Executive’s Participant's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person person (which shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3(a)(9) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including a "group" as defined in Section 13(d) therein) whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person person affiliated with the Company or such Personspersons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2280G(b)(l) of the Code, Code and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the ExecutiveParticipant, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute paymentsnot, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1280G(b)(3) (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3Section 280G(d) (3) and (4) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive Participant shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s Participant's residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationtermination, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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Samples: Key Executive Retention, Restructuring Bonus and Severance Agreement (NRG Energy Inc)
Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether any of the Total Payments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax:
(a) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or the Executive’s 's termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement Plan or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any Person individual, entity, or group of individuals or entities (individually and collectively referred to in this Section 8.2 as "Persons") whose actions result in a Change in Control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, and all “"excess parachute payments” " within the meaning of Code Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of tax counsel as supported selected by the Company’s 's independent auditors and acceptable to the Executive, such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) do not constitute parachute payments, or unless such excess parachute payments (in whole or in part) represent reasonable compensation for services actually rendered within the meaning of Code Section 280G(b)(4) of the Code in excess of the base amount within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(3) of the Code, or are otherwise not subject to the Excise Taxexcise tax;
(b) The amount of the Total Payments which shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of: (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute payments within the meaning of Code Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (after applying clause (a) above); and
(c) The value of any noncash non-cash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s 's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4) of the Code. The base amount shall be determined by the Company's independent auditors in accordance with the principles of sections 280G(d)(3) of the Code. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross-Up Payment, the Executive shall be deemed to pay federal Federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal Federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of the Executive’s 's residence on the Effective Date effective date of Terminationtermination, net of the maximum reduction in federal Federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
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