TO BE COMPLETED BY PARTICIPANT Date: Broker Name: DTC Participant Number: Telephone Number: Time: Firm Name: Fax Number: (One Basket = 50,000 [FXF] Shares) Number of Baskets Surrendered: Order # This Redemption Order is subject to the terms and conditions of the Depositary Trust Agreement of the CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust as currently in effect and the Participant Agreement between the Authorized Participant, the Trustee and the Sponsor named therein. All representations and warranties of the Authorized Participant set forth in such Depositary Trust Agreement and such Participant Agreement are incorporated herein by reference and are true and accurate as of the date hereof. The undersigned does hereby certify as of the date set forth below that he/she is an Authorized Person under the Participant Agreement and that he/she is authorized to deliver this Redemption Order to the Trustee on behalf of the Authorized Participant. The Authorized Participant enters into this agreement based on an estimated Basket Swiss Franc Amount disseminated the previous business day and recognizes the final Basket Swiss Franc Amount represented will be decreased based on the Trust’s daily accrual. At the conclusion of the trading day a final NAV will be disseminated to all Authorized Participants, and the Basket Swiss Franc Amount required for the Redemption Order entered into on this day will be finalized and this Redemption Order will serve as a legally binding contract for settlement in 3 business days. Date Authorized Person’s Signature
TO BE COMPLETED BY TRUSTEE This certifies that the above order has been: Accepted by the Trustee Declined-Reason: Final # of Swiss Francs Final # of [FXF] Shares Date Time Authorized Signature of Trustee These procedures (the “Procedures”) describe the processes by which one or more Baskets of Swiss Franc Trust shares (the “Shares”) issuable by The Bank of New York, as trustee (the “Trustee”) of the CurrencyShares Swiss Franc Trust (the “Trust”), may be purchased or, once Shares have been issued, redeemed by an Authorized Participant. Shares may be created or redeemed only in blocks of 50,000 Shares (each such block, a “Basket”). Because the issuance and redemption of Baskets also involve the transfer of Swiss Francs between the Authorized Participant and the Trust, certain processes relating to the underlying transfers of Swiss Francs also are described. Under these Procedures, Baskets may be issued only in consideration for Swiss Francs transferred to and held in the Trust’s accounts maintained in London, England by London Branch of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as depository (the “Depository”). Capitalized terms used in these Procedures without further definition have the meanings assigned to them in the Depositary Trust Agreement, dated as of [ ], 2006, between Rydex Specialized Products LLC (the “Sponsor”), the Trustee, the registered owners and beneficial owners from time to time of Shares issued thereunder and all depositors (the “Trust Agreement”), or the Participant Agreement entered into by each Authorized Participant with the Sponsor and the Trustee.
By Employer With or without Cause (as defined below), Employer may terminate the employment of Employee at any time during the term of employment upon giving Notice of Termination (as defined below).
By Employee Employee may terminate his employment at any time, for any reason, upon giving Notice of Termination.
Release by Employee As a material inducement to NPS to enter into this Agreement and in consideration for the payment of the amount set forth in this Agreement, you, for yourself and for all persons claiming by, through, or under you, hereby absolutely, irrevocably, completely and unconditionally release and discharge NPS and each of NPS's subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, agents, directors, officers, employees, representatives, attorneys and all persons acting by, through, under or in concert with any of them ("Releasees") of and from any and all claims, demands, charges, grievances, damages, debts, liabilities, accounts, costs, attorney's fees, expenses, liens, future rights, and causes of action of every kind and nature whatsoever based on or in any way arising out of events or omissions occurring prior to the effective date of this Agreement ("Claims"). The Claims from which you are releasing Releasees herein include, without limitation, breach of implied or express contract, breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, libel, slander, wrongful discharge or termination, infliction of emotional distress, discrimination and any other claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Utah Antidiscrimination Act, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and all other laws prohibiting age, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, color, disability and other forms of discrimination, claims growing out of any legal restrictions on NPS's right to terminate its employees, and all other claims arising in any way out of your employment relationship with NPS or the termination of that relationship, whether now known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, including future rights, based upon or in any way arising out of events or omissions occurring prior to the effective date of this Agreement. You specifically waive any and all claims for back pay, front pay, or any other form of compensation, except as set forth herein. You hereby waive any right to recover damages, costs, attorneys' fees, and any other relief in any proceeding or action brought against NPS by any other party, including without limitation the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Utah Antidiscrimination and Labor Division, the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights, or other administrative agency asserting any claim, charge, demand, grievance, or cause of action related to your employment relationship with NPS or the termination of that relationship. You are not waiving your rights, if any, to unemployment insurance benefits or workers' compensation benefits. You further do not waive any rights you may have under the terms of NPS's pension or other NPS employee benefit plans. You also do not waive any claims or rights under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act which may arise from events occurring after the date of this Agreement.
General Release of Claims by Executive 1.1 Executive, on behalf of himself or herself and his or her executors, heirs, administrators, representatives and assigns, hereby agrees to release and forever discharge the Company and all predecessors, successors and their respective parent corporations, affiliates, related, and/or subsidiary entities, and all of their past and present investors, directors, shareholders, officers, general or limited partners, employees, attorneys, agents and representatives, and the employee benefit plans in which Executive is or has been a participant by virtue of his or her employment with or service to the Company (collectively, the “Company Releasees”), from any and all claims, debts, demands, accounts, judgments, rights, causes of action, equitable relief, damages, costs, charges, complaints, obligations, promises, agreements, controversies, suits, expenses, compensation, responsibility and liability of every kind and character whatsoever (including attorneys’ fees and costs), whether in law or equity, known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, suspected or unsuspected (collectively, “Claims”), that Executive has or may have had against such entities based on any events or circumstances arising or occurring on or prior to the date hereof or on or prior to the date hereof, arising directly or indirectly out of, relating to, or in any other way involving in any manner whatsoever Executive’s employment by or service to the Company or the termination thereof, including any and all claims arising under federal, state, or local laws relating to employment, including without limitation claims of wrongful discharge, breach of express or implied contract, fraud, misrepresentation, defamation, or liability in tort, and claims of any kind that may be brought in any court or administrative agency including, without limitation, claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 2000, et seq.; the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.; the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991; 42 U.S.C. Section 1981, et seq.; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. Section 621, et seq. (the “ADEA”); the Equal Pay Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. Section 206(d); regulations of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, 41 C.F.R. Section 60, et seq.; the Family and Medical Leave Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.; and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Government Code Section 12940, et seq. Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, Executive does not release the following claims:
(a) Claims for unemployment compensation or any state disability insurance benefits pursuant to the terms of applicable state law;
(b) Claims for workers’ compensation insurance benefits under the terms of any worker’s compensation insurance policy or fund of the Company;
(c) Claims pursuant to the terms and conditions of the federal law known as COBRA;
(d) Claims for indemnity under the bylaws of the Company, as provided for by Delaware law or under any applicable insurance policy with respect to Executive’s liability as an employee, director or officer of the Company;
(e) Claims based on any right Executive may have to enforce the Company’s executory obligations under the Agreement; and
(f) Claims Executive may have to vested or earned compensation and benefits.
1.2 EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT EXECUTIVE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF AND IS FAMILIAR WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 1542, WHICH PROVIDES AS FOLLOWS: BEING AWARE OF SAID CODE SECTION, EXECUTIVE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS EXECUTIVE MAY HAVE THEREUNDER, AS WELL AS UNDER ANY OTHER STATUTES OR COMMON LAW PRINCIPLES OF SIMILAR EFFECT.
1.3 Executive acknowledges that this Release was presented to him or her on the date indicated above and that Executive is entitled to have 21 days’ time in which to consider it. Executive further acknowledges that the Company has advised Executive that Executive is waiving his or her rights under the ADEA, and that Executive may obtain advice concerning this Release from an attorney of his or her choice, and Executive has had sufficient time to consider the terms of this Release. Executive represents and acknowledges that if Executive executes this Release before 21 days have elapsed, Executive does so knowingly, voluntarily, and upon the advice and with the approval of Executive’s legal counsel (if any), and that Executive voluntarily waives any remaining consideration period.
1.4 Executive understands that after executing this Release, Executive has the right to revoke it within seven days after his or her execution of it. Executive understands that this Release will not become effective and enforceable unless the seven-day revocation period passes and Executive does not revoke the Release in writing. Executive understands that this Release may not be revoked after the seven-day revocation period has passed. Executive also understands that any revocation of this Release must be made in writing and delivered to the Company at its principal place of business within the seven-day period.
1.5 Executive understands that this Release shall become effective, irrevocable, and binding upon Executive on the eighth day after my execution of it, so long as Executive has not revoked it within the time period and in the manner specified in clause (d) above. Executive further understands that Executive will not be given any severance benefits under the Agreement until the effective date of this Release.
Breach by Employee Employee hereby expressly covenants and agrees that the Company will suffer irreparable damage in the event any provisions of Sections 10, 11 and 12 are not performed or are otherwise breached and that the Company shall be entitled as a matter of right to an injunction or injunctions and other relief to prevent a breach or violation by Employee and to secure its enforcement of Section 10, 11 and 12 resort to such equitable relief, however, shall not constitute a waiver of any other rights or remedies which the Company may have.
Assistance by Executive During the period of Executive’s employment by Company and thereafter, Executive shall assist Company and its nominee, at any time, in the protection of Company’s (or its affiliates’) worldwide right, title and interest in and to Work Product and the execution of all formal assignment documents requested by Company or its nominee and the execution of all lawful oaths and applications for patents and registration of copyright in the United States and foreign countries.
Representations by Executive Executive warrants that Executive is legally competent to execute this Agreement and that Executive has not relied on any statements or explanations made by the Company or its attorneys. Executive acknowledges that Executive has been afforded the opportunity to be advised by legal counsel regarding the terms of this Agreement, including the Release. Executive acknowledges that Executive has been offered at least 21 days to consider this Agreement. After being so advised, and without coercion of any kind, Executive freely, knowingly, and voluntarily enters into this Agreement. Executive acknowledges that Executive may revoke this Agreement within seven days after Executive has signed this Agreement and acknowledges understanding that this Agreement shall not become effective or enforceable until seven days after Executive has signed this Agreement (the “Effective Date”), as evidenced by the date set forth below Executive’s signature on the signature page hereto. Any revocation must be in writing and directed to [_______________]. If sent by mail, any revocation must be postmarked within the seven-day period described above and sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.
By Executive Executive may terminate his employment at any time, for any reason, upon giving Notice of Termination.
