Separation from Service, Installments and Reimbursements. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement: # no amount that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A shall be payable pursuant to Section 6 unless the termination of Executive’s employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of [Section 1.409A-1(h)])] of the Department of Treasury Regulations (“Separation from Service”); # for purposes of [Section 409A], Executive’s right to receive installment payments shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate and distinct payments; and # to the extent that any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A, such reimbursement or benefit shall be provided no later than December 31st of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year. The amount of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shall not affect the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year.

Separation from Service, Installments and Reimbursements.Service under Section 409A. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement: # no amount that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A shall be payable pursuant to Section 6[Section 4F or 4G]G] unless the termination of Executive’the Employee’s employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of [Section 1.409A-1(h)])] of the Department of Treasury Regulations (“Separation from Service”);Regulations; # for purposes of [Section 409A], Executive’the Employee’s right to receive installment payments pursuant to [Section 4F or 4G]G] shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate and distinct payments; and # to the extent that any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A, such reimbursement or benefit shall be provided no later than December 31st31 of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year. The amount of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shall not affect the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, if the Employee is deemed at the time of his separation from service to be a “specified employee” for purposes of [Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i)] of the Code, to the extent delayed commencement of any portion of the termination benefits to which the Employee is entitled under this Agreement is required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such portion of the Employee’s termination benefits shall not be provided to the Employee prior to the earlier of # the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Employee’s “separation from service” with the Company (as such term is defined in the Treasury Regulations issued under Section 409A of the Code) or # the date of the Employee’s death; upon the earlier of such dates, all payments deferred pursuant to this sentence shall be paid in a lump sum to the Employee, and any remaining payments due under the Agreement shall be paid as otherwise provided herein.

Separation from Service, Installments and Reimbursements. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement: # no amount that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A shall be payable pursuant to Section 6 unless the termination of Executive’s employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of [Section 1.409A-1(h)])] of the Department of Treasury Regulations (“Separation from Service”); # for purposes of [Section 409A], Executive’s right to receive installment payments shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate and distinct payments; and # to the extent that any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A, such reimbursement or benefit shall be provided no later than December 31st of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year. The amount of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shall not affect the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year.

Separation from Service, Installments and Reimbursements. NotwithstandingIf any provisionseverance or other payments that are required by the Agreement are to be paid in a series of installment payments, each individual payment in the contrary in this Agreement: # no amount that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409Aseries shall be payable pursuant to Section 6 unless the termination of Executive’s employment constitutesconsidered a “separation from service” within the meaning of [Section 1.409A-1(h)])] of the Department of Treasury Regulations (“Separation from Service”); #separate payment for purposes of [Section 409A], Executive’s right to receive installment payments shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate and distinct payments; and # to. To the extent that any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation”“deferred compensation” under Section 409A, such reimbursement or benefit shall be provided no later than December 31st31 of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year. The amount of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shall not affect the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year.

Separation from Service, Installments and Reimbursements. Notwithstanding any provisionanything in this Agreement to the contrary in this Agreement: # no amount that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A shallcontrary, all payments to be payable pursuant to Section 6 unless themade upon a termination of Executive’s employment constitutesunder this Agreement shall only be made upon a “separation from service” within the meaning of [Section 1.409A-1(h)])]Section 409A of the DepartmentInternal Revenue Code (the “Code”). To the maximum extent permitted under Section 409A of Treasury Regulations (“Separation from Service”); # forthe Code and its corresponding regulations, the cash severance and other benefits payable under this Agreement are intended to meet the requirements of the short-term deferral exemption under Section 409A of the Code and the “separation pay exception” under Treas. Reg. §1.409A-1(b)(9)(iii). For purposes of [Section 409A]the application of Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-l(b)(4)(or any successor provision), Executive’s right to receive installment payments shall be treated as a right to receiveeach payment in a series of separate and distinct payments; and #payments to the extentExecutive will be deemed a separate payment. With respect to any expense, reimbursement or in-kind benefit provided pursuant to this Agreement that anyconstitutes a “deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code and its implementing regulations and guidance, # the expenses eligible for reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A, such reimbursement or benefit shallprovided to the Executive must be provided no later than December 31st ofincurred during the year followingEmployment Period (or applicable survival period), # the year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year. The amount of anyor in-kind benefits provided in oneto the Executive during any calendar year shallwill not affect the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement or in-kind benefits provided to the Executive in any other year.calendar year, # the reimbursements for expenses for which the Executive is entitled to be reimbursed shall be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the applicable expense is incurred, and # the right to payment or reimbursement or in-kind benefits hereunder may not be liquidated or exchanged for any other benefit. To the extent any such cash payment or continuing benefit payable upon Executive’s termination of employment is nonqualified deferred compensation subject to Section 409A of the Code, then, only to the extent required by Section 409A of the Code, such payment or continuing benefit shall not commence until the date which is six (6) months after the date of separation from service, and any previously scheduled payments shall be made in a lump sum (without interest) on that date.

Separation from Service, InstallmentsCompliance With [Section 409A]. This Agreement is intended to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code (including the exceptions thereto), to the extent applicable, and Reimbursements.shall be interpreted and administered accordingly. If any provision contained in this Agreement conflicts with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code (or the exemptions intended to apply under this Agreement), this Agreement shall be deemed to be reformed to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code (or applicable exemptions thereto). Notwithstanding any provisionanything to the contrary in this Agreement: # no amount that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A shall be payable pursuant to Section 6 unless the termination of Executive’s employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of [Section 1.409A-1(h)])] of the Department of Treasury Regulations (“Separation from Service”); #herein, for purposes of [Section 409A], Executive’determining Executive's rightentitlement to receive installment paymentsthe Severance Benefits under Section 5 hereof, # Executive's employment shall not be deemed to have terminated unless and until Executive incurs a "separation from service" as defined in Section 409A of the Code, and # the effective date of any termination or resignation of employment (or any similar term) shall be treated as a right to receive a seriesthe effective date of separate and distinct payments; and # to the extent thatExecutive's separation from service. Reimbursement of any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A, such reimbursement or benefitprovided for in this Agreement shall be providedmade in accordance with the Company's policies (as applicable) with respect thereto as in effect from time to time (but in no event later than December 31stthe end of thecalendar year following the year such expenses were incurred) and in whichno event shall # the expense was incurred. The amount of expenses reimbursed in oneeligible for reimbursement hereunder during a taxable year shall not affect the amountexpenses eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year. The amountother taxable year or # the right to reimbursement be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if a payment or benefit under this Agreement is due to a "separation from service" for purposes of any in-kind benefitsthe rules under Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-3(i)(2) (payments to specified employees upon a separation from service) and Executive is determined to be a "specified employee" (as determined under Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(i)), such payment shall, to the extent necessary to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, be made on the later of # the date specified by the foregoing provisions of this Agreement or # the date that is six (6) months after the date of Executive's separation from service (or, if earlier, the date of Executive's death). Any installment payments that are delayed pursuant to the provisions of this section shall be accumulated and paid in a lump sum on the first day of the seventh month following Executive's separation from service (or, if earlier, upon Executive's death) and the remaining installment payments shall begin on such date in accordance with the schedule provided in one yearthis Agreement. To the extent permitted by [Section 409A], each payment hereunder shall not affectbe deemed to be a separate payment for purposes of Section 409A of the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year.Code.

Separation23.2Section 409A of the Code. It is intended that the provisions of this Agreement are either exempt from Service, Installmentsor comply with the terms and Reimbursements. Notwithstanding any provisionconditions of Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively, “Code Section 409A”), and to the contrary in this Agreement: # no amountextent that constitutes “deferred compensation” underthe requirements of Code Section 409A are applicable thereto, all provisions of this Agreement shall be payable pursuantconstrued in a manner consistent with the requirements for avoiding taxes or penalties under Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Companies shall have no liability with regard to any failure to comply with Code Section 6 unless the termination of Executive’s employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of [Section 1.409A-1(h)])] of the Department of Treasury Regulations (“Separation from Service”); #409A. If under this Agreement, an amount is to be paid in two or more installments, for purposes of [Section 409A], Executive’s right to receiveCode Section 409A, each installment payments shall be treated as a rightseparate payment. Notwithstanding anything herein to receive a series of separate and distinct payments; and #the contrary, except to the extent that any expense, reimbursement or in-kind benefit provided pursuant to this Section does not constitute a “deferral of compensation” within the meaning of Code Section 409A and the regulations and other guidance thereunder: # the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A, such reimbursement or benefit shall be provided no later than December 31st of theto Executive during any calendar year following the year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year. The amount of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shallwill not affect the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement or in-kind benefits provided to Executive in any other year.calendar year; # the reimbursements for expenses for which Executive is entitled to be reimbursed shall be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the applicable expense is incurred; and # the right to payment or reimbursement or in-kind benefits hereunder may not be liquidated or exchanged for any other benefit. In no event shall the Executive, directly or indirectly, designate the calendar year of payment. A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Code Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If a payment obligation under this Agreement arises on account of Executive’s separation from service while Executive is a “specified employee” (as defined under Code Section 409A and determined in good faith by the Companies), any payment of “deferred compensation” (as defined under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(b)(1), after giving effect to the exemptions in Treasury Regulation Sections 1.409A- 1(b)(3) through (b)(12)) that is scheduled to be paid within six (6) months after such separation from service shall be paid within five (5) business days after the end of the six-month period beginning on the date of such separation from service or, if earlier, within five (5) business days after the Executive’s death.

Separation from Service, Installments[Section 409A]. It is intended that all of the severance benefits and Reimbursements. Notwithstanding any provisionother payments payable under this Agreement satisfy, to the contrary in this Agreement: # no amount that constitutes “deferred compensation” undergreatest extent possible, the exemptions from the application of Internal Revenue Code Section 409A shall be payable pursuant to Section 6 unless the termination of Executive’s employment constitutes a “separation from service” within the meaning of [Section 1.409A-1(h)])] of the Department ofprovided under Treasury Regulations (“Separation from Service”); #1.409A-1(b)(4), 1.409A-1(b)(5) and 1.409A-1(b)(9), and this Agreement will be construed to the greatest extent possible as consistent with those provisions, and to the extent no so exempt, this Agreement (and any definitions hereunder) will be construed in a manner that complies with Section 409A. For purposes of Code Section 409A (including, without limitation, for purposes of [Section 409A]Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-2(b)(2)(iii)), Executive’Executive’s right to receive any installment payments under this Agreement (whether severance payments, reimbursements or otherwise) shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate payments and, accordingly, each installment payment hereunder shall at all times be considered a separate and distinct payments;payment. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, if Executive is deemed by the Company at the time of Executive’s Separation from Service to be a “specified employee” for purposes of Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i), and #if any of the payments upon Separation from Service set forth herein and/or under any other agreement with the Company are deemed to be “deferred compensation”, then to the extent thatdelayed commencement of any reimbursementportion of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation”such payments is required in order to avoid a prohibited distribution under Code Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) and the related adverse taxation under Section 409A, such reimbursement or benefitpayments shall not be provided no later than December 31stto Executive prior to the earliest of # the expiration of the year followingsix-month period measured from the year in which the expense was incurred. The amountdate of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year. The amount of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shall not affect the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year.Executive’s Separation

Separation from Service, InstallmentsAll payments made pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to withholding of applicable federal, state and Reimbursements. Notwithstanding any provisionlocal income and employment taxes. In addition, this Agreement has been drafted with the intent that it be compliant with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, and the parties agree that it shall be interpreted to the contrary in this Agreement: # nomaximum extent possible consistent with that intent. No amount of deferred compensation that constitutes “deferred compensation” underis subject to Section 409A shall be payable pursuant to Section 6 unless theupon a termination of Executive’s employment unless such termination constitutes a “separation from service” withinunder Section 409A. To the meaning of [Section 1.409A-1(h)])]extent that reimbursements or other in-kind benefits under this Agreement constitute nonqualified deferred compensation: # all expenses or other reimbursements hereunder shall be made on or prior to the last day of the Department of Treasury Regulations (“Separation from Service”);taxable year following the taxable year in which such expenses were incurred, # any right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit, and # no such reimbursement, expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits provided in any taxable year shall in any way affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year. For purposes of [Section 409A], Executive’sthe right to receive installment payments pursuant to this Agreement shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate and distinct payments;payments, and #whenever a payment under this Agreement specifies a payment period with reference to a number of days, the actual date of payment within the specified period shall be within the sole discretion of Company. If Executive is a specified employee within the meaning of [Section 409A], to the extent that any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” underrequired to comply with Section 409A, payment of deferred compensation may not be made before the date that is 6 months after the Executive’s separation from service; any payments of deferred compensation that would otherwise have been payable during such reimbursement or benefit shallsix month period will be provided no later than December 31stsuspended and paid on the first payment date following the expiration of the year following6 month period. If any payment under this Agreement gives rise, directly or indirectly, to liability for a penalty tax under Code Section 409A or an excise tax under [Section 4999] (and/or any penalties and/or interest with respect to such penalty tax or excise tax), Executive shall bear the year in which the expense was incurred. The amount of expenses reimbursed in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequent year. The amountcost of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shall not affect the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year.and all such penalties, taxes and interest.

Separation from Service, Installments and Reimbursements. NotwithstandingTo the extent that any provision toreimbursement, fringe benefit or other, similar plan or arrangement in which the contrary in this Agreement: # no amount that constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A shall be payable pursuant to Section 6 unlessExecutive participates during the terminationterm of the Executive’s employment constitutesunder this Agreement or thereafter provides for a “separation from service”"deferral of compensation" within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, # the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit, # the amount eligible for reimbursement or payment under such plan or arrangement in one calendar year may not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement or payment in any other calendar year (except that a plan providing medical or health benefits may impose a generally applicable limit on the amount that may be reimbursed or paid), # subject to any shorter time periods provided in any expense reimbursement policy of the Company, any reimbursement or payment of an expense under such plan or arrangement must be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the expense was incurred and # the reimbursements shall be made pursuant to objectively determinable and nondiscretionary Company policies and procedures regarding such reimbursement of expenses. In addition, with respect to any payments or benefits subject to Section 409A of the Code, reference to the Executive’s "termination of employment" (and corollary terms) with the Company shall be construed to refer to the Executive’s "separation from service" (as determined under Treas. Reg. [Section 1.409A-1(h)])], as uniformly applied by the Company) with the Company. Whenever a provision under this Agreement specifies a payment period with reference to a number of days, the actual date of payment within the specified period shall be within the sole discretion of the Department of Treasury Regulations (“Separation from Service”); #Company. The Executive’s right to receive any installment payments hereunder shall, for purposes of [Section 409A], Executive’s right to receive installment payments shall be treated as a right to receive a series of separate and distinct payments; and # topayments. If the extent that any reimbursement of expenses or in-kind benefits constitutes “deferred compensation” under Section 409A, such reimbursement or benefit shall be provided no later than December 31sttiming of the year followingExecutive’s execution of a general release of claims pursuant to Section 3(i) could impact the calendar year in which any payment under this Agreement that is subject to Section 409A of the expense was incurred. The amount of expenses reimbursedCode will be made, such payment will be made in one year shall not affect the amount eligible for reimbursement in any subsequentlater calendar year. The amount of any in-kind benefits provided in one year shall not affect the amount of in-kind benefits provided in any other year.