Common use of Limitation on Payments Clause in Contracts

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. (a) In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then EmployeeExecutive’s severance benefits under this Agreement shall be payable either (ai) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 5. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”) and (ii) but for this Section 4, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s severance benefits under this Agreement Section 3(b) shall be either (a) : delivered in full, or (b) or delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee the Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to Change of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 4.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in in- writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) but for this Section 4, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then EmployeeExecutive’s severance benefits under this Agreement Section 4(a)(i) shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to Change of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 4.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, full or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 6 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 6, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 6. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 6. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, and then shall be applied to benefits (if any) that are subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time subject to reduction first.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, full or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 8 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 8, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 8. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 8. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, and then shall be applied to benefits (if any) that are subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time subject to reduction first.

Limitation on Payments. (a) In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section 7 would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then Employee’s benefits the severance compensation under this Agreement Section 5 shall be either occur either (ai) delivered in full, or or (bii) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such benefits severance compensation being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsbenefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. . (b) Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 7 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 7, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 7.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the United States Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any Any determination required under this Section section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Sectionsection, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Sectionsection. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Sectionsection.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) but for this Section 6, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then EmployeeExecutive’s severance benefits under this Agreement shall Section 4 will be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall 6 will be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to Change of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall will be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 6, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall Executive will furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 6. The Company shall will bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 6.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall will be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall will be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall will be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. In the event of a reduction in benefits hereunder, Executive will be given the choice of which benefits to reduce. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall Executive will furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall will bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) either delivered in full, or (b) or delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s Executive's benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (ai) delivered in full, or (bii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 7(a) shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s 's independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “"Accountants”"). In the event of a reduction in benefits hereunder, whose determination the Executive shall be conclusive and binding upon given the Employee and the Company for all purposeschoice of which benefits to reduce. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 7(a), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 7(a).

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, full or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 5. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, and then shall be applied to benefits (if any) that are subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time subject to reduction first.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Purchaser (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeePurchaser’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) A. delivered in full, or (b) B. delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Purchaser on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Purchaser otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Purchaser and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Purchaser shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, full or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 9 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants or other nationally recognized tax advisory firm (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 9, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 9. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 9. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, and then shall be applied to benefits (if any) that are subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time subject to reduction first.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that it is determined that any payment or distribution of any type to or for your benefit made by the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement Company, by any of its affiliates, by any person who acquires ownership or otherwise payable to effective control or ownership of a substantial portion of the Employee Company's assets (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the CodeInternal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (iithe "Code")) or by any affiliate of such person, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise (the "Total Payments"), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any interest or penalties with respect to such excise tax (such excise tax, together with any such interest or penalties, are collectively referred to as the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s such payments or distributions or benefits under this Agreement shall be payable either: (ai) delivered in full, ; or (bii) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such payments or distributions or benefits being subject to the Excise Tax. You shall receive the greater, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of (i) or (ii) above, provided however that to the greatest amount of benefitsextent applicable, notwithstanding you may elect to subject the payments that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 are in excess of the Codepermissible maximum payment amount specified under Code section 280G(b)(2)(A)(ii) to a shareholder vote as provided for under Code Section 280G(b)(5). Unless you and the Company and the Employee agree otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5(b) shall be made in writing by a qualified independent accountant selected by the Company’s independent public accountants Company (the “Accountants”), "Accountant") whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee binding. You and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants Accountant such information documentation and documents as the Accountants Accountant may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Sectiondetermination. The Company shall bear all costs that the Accountants Accountant may reasonably incur in connection with performing any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5(b).

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “”Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “”Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Participant as a result of a Change in Control or Corporate Reorganization (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the CodeCode (as defined), and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeParticipant’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either : (a) delivered in full, or ; or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Participant, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Participant otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Participant and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Participant shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section 6, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then the Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement hereunder shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the CodeExcise Tax. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 6 shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s 's independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 6, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 6.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s Executive's benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s 's independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “"Accountants”"). In the event of a reduction in benefits hereunder, whose determination the Executive shall be conclusive and binding upon given the Employee and the Company for all purposeschoice of which benefits to reduce. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either either (aA) delivered in full, or or (bB) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code; provided that, in connection with the reduction of payments that would otherwise constitute parachute payments, Executive may choose the amounts, types and priority of such reductions (e.g., whether cash, stock or otherwise) in Executive’s sole discretion. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered Delivered in full, full or (b) delivered Delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 5. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, and then shall be applied to benefits (if any) that are subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time subject to reduction first.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) but for this Section 6, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Employee’s benefits under this Agreement hereunder shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the CodeExcise Tax. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 6 shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 6, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 6.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or together with any other benefits otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then EmployeeExecutive’s severance benefits under this Agreement shall Section 3 will be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall 5 will be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to a Change of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall will be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall Executive will furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall will bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) but for this Section 4, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then Employee’s the severance benefits under this Agreement shall Section 3 will be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall 4 will be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to a Change of Control or such other person or entity to which the parties mutually agree (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall will be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall Executive will furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 4. The Company shall will bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 4.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Employee’s benefits under this Agreement hereunder shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the CodeExcise Tax. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as payable to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-excise tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s Executive's benefits under this Agreement shall be either either (aA) delivered delivered, subject to any applicable tax or other withholdings, in full, or or (bB) delivered as delivered, subject to any applicable tax or other withholdings, to such lesser extent which as would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) either delivered in full, or (b) or delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by a “Big Four” national accounting firm selected by the Company’s independent public accountants Company (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”) and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s severance benefits under this Agreement Section 4(a) shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to Change of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement subsection 4(a)(i) shall be payable either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under Section 4(a) hereof, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 8 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 8, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 8.

Limitation on Payments. In To the event extent that any of the severance payments and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) as amended and, but for this Section 7, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement Sections 6(b) and (c) above, as applicable, shall be payable either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which amount as would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, basis of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under Sections 6(b) and (c) above, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 7 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 7, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 7.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the United States Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, oror PAGE 4 - CHANGE OF CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any Any determination required under this Section section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Sectionsection, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Sectionsection. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Sectionsection.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s severance benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as payable to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-excise tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s an independent public accountants accountant firm designated by the Parent (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good good-faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 5. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5. In the event that the Employee is entitled to multiple benefits that constitute “parachute payments” and the Accountants determine that such benefits must be reduced under this Section 5, the Employee shall be entitled to determine the order in which such benefits are reduced, as long as after the reduction no portion of any such benefits is subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”) and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Employee’s benefits under this Agreement hereunder shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the CodeExcise Tax. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement subsection 4(a)(i) shall be payable either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under subsection 4(a)(i), notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1, in the event that the severance and other benefits Payments provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this Section 2, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”or any corresponding provisions of state income tax law), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement 's Payments shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax tax-basis, of the greatest greater amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 2, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 2. In the event that subsection (a) above applies, then Employee shall be responsible for any excise taxes imposed with respect to such severance and other benefits. In the event that subsection (b) above applies, then each Payment hereunder shall be reduced to the extent necessary to avoid imposition of such excise taxes.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other ---------------------- benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue ------------------- Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section, would be ---- subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement Sections 2 and 3 shall be payable either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsbenefits under Sections 2 and 3, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 7(1) shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose ----------- determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 7(1), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 7(1).

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable or provided to the Employee (ia) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”) and (iib) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement hereunder shall be either: (ai) delivered in full, or (bii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company Corporation and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing in good faith by the Company’s accounting firm serving as the Corporation's independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “Accountants”). In the event that a reduction in benefits as described in clause (ii) above is required under this Section 5 of this Agreement: (x) The phrase “stock options” as used in this Agreement will mean stock options, whose determination shall be conclusive stock appreciation rights and binding upon similar awards for which the Employee and exercise price is at least equal to the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 fair market value of the Code. The Company and shares underlying the Employee shall furnish to award on the Accountants such information and documents as date of grant (the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.“Options”); and

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G 2800 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”) and (ii) but for this Section 4, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employeethe Executive’s severance benefits under this Agreement Section 2(a)(i) shall be either: (ai) delivered in full, or (bii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee the Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4 shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change in Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination in good faith consultation with the Executive. In the event of a reduction in benefits hereunder, the Executive shall be conclusive and binding upon given the Employee and the Company for all purposeschoice of which benefits to reduce. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G Sections 2800 and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 4.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, ; or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event it shall be determined that any compensation by or benefit from the severance and other benefits provided Company to the Employee or for in the Employee’s benefit, whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise payable to (collectively, the Employee “Payments”), (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, basis of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement Sections 2 and 3(a)(ii) shall be payable either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsbenefits under Sections 2 and 3(a)(ii), notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section 5(e), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then Employee’s Executive's severance benefits under this Agreement shall be payable either: (a1) delivered in full, or (b2) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise Tax, Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest greater amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5(e) shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “Accountants”"ACCOUNTANTS"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5(e), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 5(e). The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5(e).

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which as would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, basis of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by a tax advisor selected by the Company’s independent public accountants Company and reasonably acceptable to Employee (the “AccountantsTax Advisor”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants Tax Advisor may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants Tax Advisor such information and documents as the Accountants Tax Advisor may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur of hiring Tax Advisor in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s Executive's benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, full or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 5. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, and then shall be applied to benefits (if any) that are subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time subject to reduction first.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement letter or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall offer letter will be either either (a) delivered in full, or or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall section will be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall will be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Sectionsection, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall will furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Sectionsection. The Company Any reduction of benefits pursuant to this Section 16 shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection be made on a pro-rata basis or such other methodology that complies with any calculations contemplated by this Sectionapplicable requirements under Section 409A of the Code.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then the Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to Employee, including but not limited to, the Employee accelerated vesting of any stock options previously or hereafter granted to Employee, (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered reduced to the extent necessary in full, or (b) delivered as order to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of avoid such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 12 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 12, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 12. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 12.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement Sections 4(b)(iii) and (iv) shall be payable either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, severance benefits under Section 2(a) notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants of the Company (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 4.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits (the "Benefits") provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this Section 4, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”or any corresponding provisions of state income tax law), then the Employee’s benefits 's Benefits under this Agreement Section 3 shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits Benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax tax-basis, of the greatest greater amount of benefitsBenefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits Benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 4. In the event that subsection (a) above applies, then Employee shall be responsible for any excise taxes imposed with respect to such severance and other benefits. In the event that subsection (b) above applies, then each benefit provided hereunder shall be proportionately reduced to the extent necessary to avoid imposition of such excise taxes.

Limitation on Payments. In To the event extent that any of the severance Change of Control payments and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) Executive constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (“Code”), and (ii) but for this Section would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement Executive shall be either: (ai) delivered in fullpay the Excise Tax, or (bii) delivered as have the benefits reduced to such lesser extent which as would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made at Company expense in writing by the Company’s an independent public accountants accountant (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that If the severance and other benefits payments provided for under this Agreement, and in this Agreement circumstances other than a Change of Control, either alone or otherwise payable together with other payments which Executive would have the right to receive from the Employee (i) Company, would constitute a “parachute paymentspayment,” within the meaning of as defined in Section 280G of the CodeInternal Revenue Code of 1986, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code as amended (the “Code), Executive shall either: (i) pay the Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (bii) delivered as have the benefits reduced to such lesser extent which as would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made at Company expense in writing by the Company’s an independent public accountants accountant (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and ---------------------- other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement Sections 2 and 3(a)(ii) shall be payable either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsbenefits under Sections 2 and 3(a)(ii), notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the United States Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Sectionsection, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Sectionsection. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Sectionsection.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section 23, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s the Executive's severance benefits under this Agreement Section 10 shall be either: (ai) delivered in full, or (bii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 23 shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s 's independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 23, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 23.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the option acceleration, severance and or other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company CollaGenex and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s CollaGenex' independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company CollaGenex for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company CollaGenex and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company CollaGenex shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive: (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then EmployeeExecutive’s severance benefits under this Agreement shall be payable either : (a) delivered in full, or or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”)) selected by the Company, whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Employee: (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section 4, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement Section 3(a)(i) shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants immediately prior to Change of Control (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 4.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear any and all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur charge in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement Statement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”) and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Employee’s severance benefits under this Agreement hereunder Section 3 shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “Accountants”). In the event of a reduction in benefits hereunder, whose determination the Employee shall be conclusive and binding upon given the Employee and the Company for all purposeschoice of which benefits to reduce. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.]

Limitation on Payments. In To the event extent that any of the severance payments and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and and, but for this Section 1(b)(vi)(ii) , would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement Section 1 shall be payable either (aA) delivered in full, or (bB) delivered as to such lesser extent which amount as would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, basis of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under this Section 1, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall 1(b)(v;)shall be made in writing by the Company’s an independent public accountants accounting firm reasonably acceptable to the Company other than that used by the Company (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 1(b)(vi), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 1(b)(vi).

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”) and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s severance benefits under this Agreement Section 4(a) shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 6 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to Change of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other ---------------------- benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Employee: (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, "); and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement Section 4 and Section 6(b) shall be payable either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under Section 4 and Section 6(b), notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other ---------------------- benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other ---------------------- benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Employee, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s Executive's benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, full or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 9 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants or other nationally recognized tax advisory firm (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 9, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 9. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 9. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, and then shall be applied to benefits (if any) that are subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time subject to reduction first.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other accelerated vesting benefits ---------------------- provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, full or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 6 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 6, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 6. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 6. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, and then shall be applied to benefits (if any) that are subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time subject to reduction first.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Employee: (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section 4, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement Section 3(a)(i) shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits 51 4 may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants immediately prior to Change of Control (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection . The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 4.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section 6, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement hereunder shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, or whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income and employment taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the CodeExcise Tax. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 6 shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s 's independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 6, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 6.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement Statement or otherwise payable or provided to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement hereunder Section 3 shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm serving as the Company’s 's independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “"Accountants”"). In the event of a reduction in benefits hereunder, whose determination the Employee shall be conclusive and binding upon given the Employee and the Company for all purposeschoice of which benefits to reduce. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. (i) In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then Employee’s the Executive's severance benefits under this Agreement Section 6 shall be either payable either (ai) delivered in full, or or (bii) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee the Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. . (ii) If a reduction in the payments and benefits that would otherwise be paid or provided to the Executive under the terms of this Agreement is necessary to comply with the (iii) Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee you (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (the "Code"), and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s your benefits under this Agreement shall be either either (a) delivered in full, or or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee you on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee you otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee you and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 9, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee you shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 9. The Company shall bear all costs that the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 9.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, full or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 10 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 10, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 10. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 10. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, and then shall be applied to benefits (if any) that are subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time subject to reduction first.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”or any corresponding provisions of state income tax law), then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement Section 3(a) shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax tax-basis, of the greatest greater amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5. In the event that subsection (a) above applies, then Employee shall be responsible for any excise taxes imposed with respect to such severance and other benefits. In the event that subsection (b) above applies, then each benefit provided hereunder shall be proportionately reduced to the extent necessary to avoid imposition of such excise taxes.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that any payment or benefits received or to be received by the severance and other benefits provided for Employee in this Agreement connection with a "Change of Control" (as defined in Section 9) or otherwise payable the termination of the Employee's employment (the "TOTAL PAYMENTS") would subject the Employee to the excise tax (the "Excise Tax") imposed under Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), then the Employee shall receive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within a payment from the meaning of Section 280G of the CodeCompany sufficient to pay such excise tax, and (ii) would be subject an additional payment from the Company sufficient to pay the excise tax imposed and federal and state income taxes arising from the payments made by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Company pursuant to this sentence; provided, then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in fullhowever, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result that in no portion event shall the Company be required to pay the Employee more than $5,000,000 pursuant to this Section 8(b). The determination of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes Employee's excise tax liability and the Excise Taxamount, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basisif any, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may required to be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required paid under this Section 8(b) shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants auditors (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 8(b), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 8(b). The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 8(b).

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits ---------------------- provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and (ii) but for this ---- Section 10, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”or any corresponding provisions of state income tax law), then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement Section 5(b) shall be either (a) a. delivered in full, ; or (b) b. delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basistaxbasis, of the greatest greater amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Employed otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 10 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 10, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 10. In the event that subsection (a) above applies, then Employee shall be responsible for any excise taxes imposed with respect to such severance and other benefits. In the event that subsection (b) above applies, then each benefit provided hereunder shall be proportionately reduced to the extent necessary to avoid imposition of such excise taxes.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other ---------------------- benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement Sections 2 and 3(a)(ii) shall be payable either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsbenefits under Sections 2 and 3(a)(ii), notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (ia) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (iib) but for this Section 11, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then EmployeeExecutive’s severance benefits under this Agreement shall Section 8 will be either either (ai) delivered in full, or or (bii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall 11 will be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants immediately prior to the Change of Control (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall will be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 11, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall Executive will furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall will bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 11.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Employee: (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”); and (ii) but for this Section 5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then Employee’s severance benefits under this Agreement Section 4 and Section 6(b) shall be payable either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under Section 4 and Section 6(b), notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 5. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (ia) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (iib) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either : (a) delivered in full, or or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 4. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 4. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, and then shall be applied to benefits (if any) that are subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time subject to reduction first. 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Executive (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, Code and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then EmployeeExecutive’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, full or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 5. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied beginning with benefits which have the lowest present value to the Executive.

Limitation on Payments. In the event it shall be determined that any compensation by or benefit from the severance and other benefits provided Company to the Executive or for in the Executive’s benefit, whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or otherwise payable to (collectively, the Employee “Payments”), (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then the Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (ai) delivered in full, or (bii) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee the Executive on an after-tax basis, basis of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 7(q) shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 7(q), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 7(q).

Limitation on Payments. In To the event extent that any of the severance Change of Control payments and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) Executive constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended (“Code”), and (ii) but for this Section would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s such benefits under this Agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as reduced to such lesser extent which as would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee Executive shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section. In the event that subsection (a) above applies, then Executive shall be responsible for any excise taxes imposed with respect to such benefits. In the event that subsection (b) applies, then each benefit provided hereunder shall be proportionately reduced to the extent necessary to avoid imposition of such excise taxes.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits payments provided for in this Agreement letter agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee you (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”) and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s your benefits under this Agreement letter agreement shall be either: (a) delivered in full, ; or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee your receipt, on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee you agree otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 8 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent registered public accountants accounting firm (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee Company and the Company you for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by pursuant to this SectionSection 8, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee you shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants reasonably may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 8. The Company shall bear all costs that the Accountants reasonably may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 8. In the event that a reduction is required, the reduction shall be applied first to any benefits that are not subject to Section 409A of the Code, with the benefits payable latest in time being subject first to reduction.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section. The Company shall indemnify Employee for any tax, penalties or interest incurred by Employee as a result of any errors caused by Employee’s reliance on such calculations.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”) and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered payable either in full, or (b) delivered or as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to excise tax under section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 2 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 2, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 2.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section 4, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's severance benefits under this Agreement Section 4(a)(i) shall be either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants immediately prior to Change of Control (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 4, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 4.

Limitation on Payments. (a) In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then the Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement Sections 2 and 3(a)(ii) shall be payable either: (ai) delivered in full, or or (bii) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsbenefits under Sections 2 and 3(a)(ii), notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5. (b) The payment of severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement shall be subject to all applicable income, employment and social tax rules and regulations.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “"Excise Tax”"), then Employee’s 's benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax lax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) either delivered in full, or (b) or delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may may-rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning concerning, the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the option acceleration, severance and or other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code, and (ii) would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement shall be either (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company Connetics and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section shall be made in writing by the Company’s Connetics’ independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company Connetics for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company Connetics and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company Connetics shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee (i) constitute “"parachute payments” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code, ") and (ii) but for this Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (Code, then the “Excise Tax”Employee's severance benefits under Sections 2(a), then Employee’s benefits under this Agreement 2(b) and 3(a)(ii) shall be payable either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by the Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under Sections 2(a), 2(b) and 3(a)(ii), notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 5 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 5, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 5.

Limitation on Payments. In the event that the severance and other benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise payable to the Employee Employee: (i) constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code, ”); and (ii) but for this Section 6, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”)Code, then Employee’s severance benefits under this Agreement Section 5 and Section 7(b) shall be payable either: (a) delivered in full, or (b) delivered as to such lesser extent amount which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Excise TaxCode, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Taxexcise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the receipt by Employee on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of benefitsseverance benefits under Section 5 and Section 7(b), notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Employee otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 6 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this SectionSection 6, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and the Employee shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this SectionSection 6. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this SectionSection 6.