公司向或為受保護員工提供之任何酬金、支付或分配金額,不論根據本政策或其他方式支付或可支付或分發或可分發(根據1986年修訂的《美國國內稅收法》第280G條和相關法規計算),以及相應法規(“編碼”)(“補償支付”), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, (or any successor provision), then the Compensatory Payments shall be reduced so that the sum of all of the Compensatory Payments shall be $1.00 less than the amount at which the Covered Employee becomes subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (or any successor provision); provided that such reduction shall only occur if it would result in the Covered Employee receiving a higher After Tax Amount (as defined below) than the Covered Employee would receive if the Compensatory Payments were not subject to such reduction. In such event, the Compensatory Payments shall be reduced in the following order, in each case, in reverse chronological order beginning with the Compensatory Payments that are to be paid the furthest in time from consummation of the transaction that is subject to Section 280G of the Code: (i) cash payments not subject to Section 409A of the Code; (ii) cash payments subject to Section 409A of the Code; (iii) equity-based payments and acceleration; and
(iv) non-cash forms of benefits; provided that in the case of all the foregoing Compensatory Payments all amounts or payments that are not subject to calculation under Treas. Reg. §1.280G- 1, Q&A-24(b) or (c) shall be reduced before any amounts that are subject to calculation under Treas. Reg. §1.280G-1, Q&A-24(b) or (c).
(b)For purposes of this Section 7, the “After Tax Amount” means the amount of the Compensatory Payments less all federal, state, and local income, excise and employment taxes imposed on the Covered Employee as a result of the Covered Employee’s receipt of the Compensatory Payments. For purposes of determining the After Tax Amount, the Covered Employee shall be deemed to pay federal income taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation applicable to individuals for the calendar year in which the determination is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rates of individual taxation in each applicable state and locality, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes.
(c)The determination as to whether a reduction in the Compensatory Payments shall be made pursuant to Section 7(a) shall be made by an accounting firm selected by the Company (the “會計事務所”), which shall provide detailed supporting calculations both to the Company and the Covered Employee within 15 business days of the Date of Termination, if applicable, or at such earlier time as is reasonably requested by the Company or the Covered Employee. Any determination by the Accounting Firm shall be binding upon the Company and the Covered Employee.
4.第409A條。
(a)Anything in this Policy to the contrary notwithstanding, if at the time of the Covered Employee’s “separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, the Company determines that the Covered Employee is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, then to the extent any payment or benefit that the Covered Employee becomes entitled to under this Policy on account of the Covered Employee’s separation from service would be considered deferred compensation subject to the
20 percent additional tax imposed pursuant to Section 409A(a) of the Code as a result of the application of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such payment shall not be payable and such benefit shall not be provided until the date that is the earlier of (A) six months and one day after the Covered Employee’s separation from service, or (B) the Covered Employee’s death.
(b)It is intended that this Policy will be administered in accordance with Section 409A of the Code. To the extent that any provision of this Policy is ambiguous as to its compliance with Section 409A of the Code, the provision shall be read in such a manner so as not to be part of this Policy or in compliance with Section 409A of the Code so that all payments hereunder are either exempt or comply with Section 409A of the Code. Each payment pursuant to this Policy is intended to constitute a separate payment for purposes of applying Section 409A, any exemptions thereto and Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2).
(d)make all determinations it deems advisable for the administration of the Policy, including the authority and ability to delegate administrative functions to a third party;
(e)decide all disputes arising in connection with the Policy; and
(f)otherwise supervise the administration of the Policy.
All decisions and interpretations of the Administrator shall be conclusive and binding on all persons, including the Company and Covered Employees.
9.賠償. To the extent permitted by law, all officers, directors, agents and representatives of the Company shall be indemnified by the Company and held harmless against any claims and the expenses of defending against such claims resulting from any action or conduct relating to the administration of the Policy, whether as a member of the Board or a
committee thereof or otherwise, except to the extent that such claims arise from gross negligence, willful neglect, or willful misconduct.