Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant and the Company (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this Section 4(m), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m) shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m).
Appears in 19 contracts
Sources: Incentive Stock Option Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Incentive Stock Option Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Incentive Stock Option Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant and the Company (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this Section 4(m4(l), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m4(l) shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m4(l), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m4(l).
Appears in 13 contracts
Sources: Restricted Stock Award Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Restricted Stock Award Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Restricted Stock Award Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant and the Company (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this Section 4(m3(i), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m3(i) shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m3(i), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m3(i).
Appears in 10 contracts
Sources: Performance Unit Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Performance Unit Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Performance Unit Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant and the Company (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this Section 4(m5(m), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m5(m) shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m5(m), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m5(m).
Appears in 7 contracts
Sources: Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp)
Section 280G. (a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any other provision of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other plan, arrangement or agreement to the contrary, if any of the payments or arrangement between benefits received or to be received by Executive (including, without limitation, any payment or benefits received in connection with a Change in Control or Executive’s termination of employment, whether pursuant to the Participant and the Company (collectivelyterms of this Agreement or any other plan, the “Payments”arrangement, or agreement, or otherwise) constitute a “parachute paymentpayments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) and (ii) but for this Section 4(m), would will be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever Code (the “Excise Tax”), the Company shall either (i) reduce (but not below zero) such payments or benefits received or to be received by Executive so that the aggregate present value of the foregoing amountspayments and benefits received by Executive is $1.00 less than the amount which would otherwise cause Executive to incur an Excise Tax, taking into account the applicable federalor (ii) be paid in full, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, whichever results in the Participant’s receipt on an greatest net after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant payment to Executive.
(b) All calculations and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required determinations under this Section 4(m) 5.6 shall be made in writing by an independent accounting firm or independent tax counsel appointed by the Company’s independent public accountants Company (the “AccountantsTax Counsel”), ) whose reasonable determination determinations shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant and on the Company and Executive for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations and determinations required by this Section 4(m)5.6, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and Tax Counsel may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations assumptions and approximations concerning the application of the Sections Section 280G and Section 4999 of the Code. The Participant Company and the Company Executive shall furnish to the Accountants Tax Counsel with such information and documents as the Accountants Tax Counsel may reasonably request in order to make a determination its determinations under this Section 4(m)5.6. The Company shall bear all costs the Tax Counsel may reasonably incur in connection with its services.
Appears in 5 contracts
Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (Waitr Holdings Inc.), Executive Employment Agreement (Waitr Holdings Inc.), Executive Employment Agreement (Waitr Holdings Inc.)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant you and the Company (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) and, but for this Section 4(m)paragraph, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 49994999 of the Code, results in the Participant’s your receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant you and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m) paragraph shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants or its law firm (the “AccountantsAnalysis Preparers”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant you and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m)paragraph, the Accountants Analysis Preparers may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant You and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants Analysis Preparers such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m)paragraph.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Offer of Employment (Climb Bio, Inc.), Offer of Employment (Climb Bio, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Eliem Therapeutics, Inc.)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant and the Company (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this Section 4(m5(m), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m9(l) shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m9(l), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m9(l).
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant Employee and the Company Bio-Techne (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) and, but for this Section 4(m)7.13, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the ParticipantEmployee’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant Employee and the Company Bio-Techne otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m) 7.13 shall be made in writing by the CompanyBio-Techne’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant Employee and the Company Bio-Techne for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m)7.13, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant Employee and the Company Bio-Techne shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m)7.13.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Employment Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Employment Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Employment Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to In the contrary contained in this Agreement, to event that the extent that any of the payments severance and other benefits provided for under in this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant and the Company otherwise payable to Executive (collectively, the “Payments”i) constitute a “parachute paymentpayments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this Section 4(m)Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments Executive’s severance benefits under this Agreement shall be payable either either
(i) in full or full, or
(ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments severance benefits being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; , whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s receipt by Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic severance 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 Participant Company and the Company Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m) shall be made in writing writing, by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m)Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant Company and the Company 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 4(m)Section. The Company shall bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this Section.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Management Retention Agreement (Pc Tel Inc), Management Retention Agreement (Pc Tel Inc), Management Retention Agreement (Smith Micro Software Inc)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant and the Company (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this Section 4(m6(l), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m6(l) shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m6(l), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m6(l).
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Global Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Global Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp), Global Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (BIO-TECHNE Corp)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that (a) If any of the payments and or benefits provided for under this Agreement received or any other agreement or arrangement between to be received by the Participant and the Company Executive (collectively, all such payments collectively referred to herein as the “280G Payments”) constitute a “"parachute payment” payments" within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) would, but for this Section 4(m)5.5, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of Code (the foregoing amounts“Excise Tax”), taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed then such 280G Payments shall be reduced in a manner determined by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant and the Company otherwise agree in writing(by the minimum possible amounts) that is consistent with the requirements of Section 409A until no amount payable to the Executive will be subject to the Excise Tax. If two economically equivalent amounts are subject to reduction but are payable at different times, any determination required the amounts shall be reduced (but not below zero) on a pro rata basis.
(b) All calculations and determinations under this Section 4(m) 5.6 shall be made in writing by an independent accounting firm or independent tax counsel appointed by the Company’s independent public accountants Company (the “AccountantsTax Counsel”), ) whose reasonable determination determinations shall be conclusive and binding upon on the Participant Company and the Company Executive for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations and determinations required by this Section 4(m)5.6, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and Tax Counsel may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations assumptions and approximations concerning the application of the Sections Section 280G and Section 4999 of the Code. The Participant Company and the Company Executive shall furnish to the Accountants Tax Counsel with such information and documents as the Accountants Tax Counsel may reasonably request in order to make a determination its determinations under this Section 4(m)5.6. The Company shall bear all costs the Tax Counsel may reasonably incur in connection with its services.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Employment Agreement (ARKO Corp.), Employment Agreement (ARKO Corp.)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that (i) If any of the payments and or benefits provided for under which Executive receives or may receive in the future (including, without limitation, any payments or benefits received in connection with a Change in Control (as defined below) or the termination of Executive’s employment, whether pursuant to this Agreement or any other agreement plan, arrangement or arrangement between the Participant and the Company agreement, or otherwise) (collectively, the “280G Payments”) constitute a “parachute paymentpayments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) and (ii) would, but for this Section 4(m)Section, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax imposed under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever Code (the “Excise Tax”), then such 280G Payments shall be reduced in a manner determined by the Employer Group (by the minimum possible amounts) that is consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the foregoing amountsCode until no amount payable to the Executive will be subject to the Excise Tax. If two economically equivalent amounts are subject to reduction but are payable at different times, taking into account the applicable federal, state amounts shall be reduced (but not below zero) on a pro rata basis.
(ii) All calculations and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required determinations under this Section 4(m) shall be made in writing by an independent accounting firm or independent tax counsel appointed by the Company’s independent public accountants Employer Group (the “AccountantsTax Counsel”), ) whose reasonable determination determinations shall be conclusive and binding upon on the Participant Employer Group and the Company Executive for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations and determinations required by this Section 4(m)Section, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and Tax Counsel may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations assumptions and approximations concerning the application of the Sections Section 280G and Section 4999 of the Code. The Participant Employer Group and the Company Executive shall furnish to the Accountants Tax Counsel with such information and documents as the Accountants Tax Counsel may reasonably reasonable request in order to make a determination its determinations under this Section 4(m)Section. The Employer Group shall bear all costs the Tax Counsel may reasonably incur in connection with its services.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Executive Employment Agreement (YADKIN FINANCIAL Corp), Executive Employment Agreement (YADKIN FINANCIAL Corp)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that (a) If any of the payments and or benefits provided for under received or to be received by the Employee (including, without limitation, any payment or benefits received in connection with a Change in Control or the Employee’s termination of employment, whether pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other agreement plan, arrangement, or arrangement between agreement, or otherwise) (all such payments collectively referred to herein as the Participant and the Company (collectively, the “”280G Payments”) constitute a “parachute paymentpayments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) would, but for this Section 4(m)5.9, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever Code (the ”Excise Tax”), then such 280G Payments shall be reduced in a manner determined by the Company (by the minimum possible amounts) that is consistent with the requirements of Section 409A solely to the foregoing amountsextent that, taking into account and only until, the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and amount to be received by the excise tax imposed Executive after giving effect to such Excise Tax is greater than the amount that would be received by Section 4999, results the Executive as a result of additional reductions in the Participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant payment (e.g. a valley provision)
(b) All calculations and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required determinations under this Section 4(m) 5.9 shall be made in writing by an independent accounting firm or independent tax counsel appointed by the Company’s independent public accountants Company (the “AccountantsTax Counsel”), ) whose reasonable determination determinations shall be conclusive and binding upon on the Participant Company and the Company Employee for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations and determinations required by this Section 4(m)5.9, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and Tax Counsel may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations assumptions and approximations concerning the application of the Sections Section 280G and Section 4999 of the Code. The Participant Company and the Company Employee shall furnish to the Accountants Tax Counsel with such information and documents as the Accountants Tax Counsel may reasonably request in order to make a determination its determinations under this Section 4(m)5.9. The Company shall bear all costs the Tax Counsel may reasonably incur in connection with its services.
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Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that (a) If any of the payments and or benefits provided for under this Agreement received or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant and the Company to be received by Executive (collectively, all such payments collectively referred to herein as the “280G Payments”) constitute a “"parachute payment” payments" within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) would, but for this Section 4(m)5.6, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of Code (the foregoing amounts“Excise Tax”), taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed then such 280G Payments shall be reduced in a manner determined by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant and the Company otherwise agree in writing(by the minimum possible amounts) that is consistent with the requirements of Section 409A until no amount payable to Executive will be subject to the Excise Tax. If two economically equivalent amounts are subject to reduction but are payable at different times, any determination required the amounts shall be reduced (but not below zero) on a pro rata basis.
(b) All calculations and determinations under this Section 4(m) 5.6 shall be made in writing by an independent accounting firm or independent tax counsel appointed by the Company’s independent public accountants Company (the “AccountantsTax Counsel”), ) whose reasonable determination determinations shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant and on the Company and Executive for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations and determinations required by this Section 4(m)5.6, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and Tax Counsel may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations assumptions and approximations concerning the application of the Sections Section 280G and Section 4999 of the Code. The Participant Company and the Company Executive shall furnish to the Accountants Tax Counsel with such information and documents as the Accountants Tax Counsel may reasonably request in order to make a determination its determinations under this Section 4(m)5.6. The Company shall bear all costs the Tax Counsel may reasonably incur in connection with its services.
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Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant Employee and the Company Techne (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) and, but for this Section 4(m)7.13, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the ParticipantEmployee’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant Employee and the Company Techne otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m) 7.13 shall be made in writing by the CompanyTechne’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant Employee and the Company Techne for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m)7.13, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant Employee and the Company Techne shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m)7.13.
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Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant Executive and the Company (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this Section 4(m3(l), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the ParticipantExecutive’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant Executive and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m3(l) shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m3(l), the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant Executive and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m3(l).
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Sources: Restricted Stock Award Agreement (Techne Corp /Mn/)
Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant Employee and the Company (collectively, the “Payments”) constitute a “parachute payment” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) and, but for this Section 4(m)7.13, would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the ParticipantEmployee’s receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant Employee and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m) 7.13 shall be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants (the “Accountants”), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant Employee and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m)7.13, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant Employee and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m)7.13.
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Section 280G. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, to the extent that any of the payments and benefits provided for under this Agreement or any other agreement or arrangement between the Participant Executive and the Company (collectively, the “"Payments”") constitute a “"parachute payment” " within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and (ii) but for this Section 4(m5(b), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments shall be payable either (i) in full or (ii) as to such lesser amount which would result in no portion of such Payments being subject to excise tax under Section 4999 of the Code; whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the excise tax imposed by Section 4999, results in the Participant’s Executive's receipt on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of economic benefits under this Agreement, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Participant Executive and the Company otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this Section 4(m) 6.13 shall be made in writing by the Company’s 's independent public accountants (the “"Accountants”"), whose reasonable determination shall be conclusive and binding upon the Participant Executive and the Company for all purposes. For purposes of making the calculations required by this Section 4(m)6.13, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of the Sections 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Participant Executive and the Company shall furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this Section 4(m)6.13.
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