2.I understand that the Stock Purchase Plan is a voluntary plan and I acknowledge that any Payroll deductions I elect to contribute to the Stock Purchase Plan are made on an entirely voluntary basis. I hereby authorize Payroll deductions from each paycheck in the amount of ______% (maximum 15%, in whole percentages only) of my Payroll on each payday during the Offering Period in accordance with the Stock Purchase Plan. (No fractional percentages are permitted.) I acknowledge that a lesser percentage of my Payroll than indicated by me may be contributed if necessary to comply with applicable laws (in particular applicable laws related to minimum salary requirements). Such deductions are to continue for succeeding Offering Periods until I give written instructions for a change in or termination of such deductions or my participation is otherwise terminated in accordance with the Stock Purchase Plan. I agree to execute a separate participation agreement with the Company or, if different, my employer (the “Employer”) or any other agreement or consent that may be required by the Employer or the Company in connection with this authorization, either now or in the future. I understand I will not be able to participate in the Stock Purchase Plan if I fail to execute any such consent or agreement.
3.I understand that said Payroll deductions should be accumulated for the purchase of shares of Common Stock at the applicable purchase price determined in accordance with the Stock Purchase Plan. I further understand that, except as otherwise set forth in the Stock Purchase Plan, shares will be purchased for me automatically on each Purchase Date of the Offering Period unless I withdraw from the Stock Purchase Plan by giving written notice to the Company for such purpose at least 15 days before the Purchase Date or unless my participation in the Stock Purchase Plan is otherwise terminated. I understand that I may withdraw from the Stock Purchase Plan and have Payroll deductions refunded (without interest) promptly at any time during the Offering Period as long as written notice of my withdrawal is provided to the Administrator, in required form, at least 15 days before the Purchase Date. I understand that the duration of Offering Periods (including the commencement dates thereof) shall be subject to change by the Administrator in accordance with Sections 4 and 18 of the Stock Purchase Plan.
Prior to any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, I will make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company and/or the Employer to satisfy all Tax-Related Items. In this regard, I authorize the Company and/or the Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy their withholding obligations, if any, with regard to all applicable Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following: (a) withholding from my wages or other cash compensation payable to me by the Company and/or the Employer; (b) withholding from proceeds of the sale of shares of Common Stock acquired upon exercise of the Purchase Right either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on my behalf pursuant to this authorization); or (c) withholding shares of Common Stock to be issued upon exercise of the Purchase Right, provided, however, that if I am a Section 16 officer of the Company, withholding shares of Common Stock will be subject to approval by the Board to the extent required under applicable law.
The Company may withhold or account for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory or other applicable withholding rates, including minimum or maximum rates applicable in my jurisdiction(s). In the event of over-withholding, I may receive a refund of any over-withheld amount in cash with no entitlement to the Common Stock equivalent, or if not refunded, I may be able to seek a refund from the local tax authorities. In the event of under-withholding, I may be required to pay additional Tax-Related Items directly to the applicable tax authority. If the obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied by withholding shares of Common Stock, for tax purposes, I will be deemed to have been issued the full number of shares of Common Stock subject to the exercised Purchase Right, notwithstanding that a number of shares of Common Stock is held back solely for the purpose of paying the Tax-Related Items.
Finally, I shall pay to the Company or the Employer any amount of Tax-Related Items that the Company or the Employer may be required to withhold or account for as a result of my participation in the Stock Purchase Plan that cannot be satisfied by the means previously described. The Company may refuse to purchase shares of Common Stock on my behalf under the Stock Purchase Plan and refuse to deliver the shares of Common Stock if I fail to make satisfactory arrangements to satisfy applicable withholding obligations for Tax-Related Items.