U.S. Person definition
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Generally, if the holder is an individual that is a U.S. Person (as defined below), the TIN is the holder’s social security number.
If a holder which is a U.S. Person does not have a TIN, such holder should: (a) consult with its own U.S. tax adviser on applying for a TIN; (b) write “Applied For” in the space for the TIN in Part I of the Form W-9; and (c) sign and date the Form W-9 set out in this Letter of Transmittal.
An individual holder that is not a U.S. Person must provide Parent with a properly completed IRS Form W-8 BEN, Certificate of Foreign Status (Individuals), signed under penalty of perjury, attesting to such holder’s exempt status.
An individual holder that is not a U.S. Person must provide the Exchange Agent with a properly completed IRS Form W-8 BEN, Certificate of Foreign Status (Individuals), signed under penalty of perjury, attesting to such holder’s exempt status.
A holder that completes IRS Form W-9 should list the holder’s current TIN and certify that the TIN provided is correct (or that such holder is awaiting a TIN), that the holder is a U.S. Person, and that (a) the holder is exempt from backup withholding, (b) the holder has not been notified by the IRS that the holder is subject to backup withholding as a result of failure to report all interest or dividends or (c) the IRS has notified the holder that the holder is no longer subject to backup withholding.