Interpretation. In this Agreement unless inconsistent with the context # references to the Parties are to the Parties to this Agreement, # headings are used for convenience only and are to be ignored for purposes of construction, # references to a statutory provision include references to the statutory provision as modified or re-enacted from time to time and to any subordinate legislation made under the statutory provision, # references to the singular include the plural and vice versa, # references to the word “including” are to be construed as without limitation, and # any schedules attached hereto shall form part of this Agreement and a reference to a particular recital, section, paragraph or schedule shall be a reference to the recital, section, paragraph or schedule in or to this Agreement.

Interpretation. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the Parties and no presumption or burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any Party by virtue of the authorship of any provisions of this Agreement.

Interpretation. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this Agreement shall be submitted by Participant or the Company to the Plan Administrator for review. The resolution of such a dispute by the Plan Administrator shall be final and binding on the Company and Participant.

Interpretation. All section titles and captions in this Agreement are for convenience only, shall not be deemed part of this Agreement, and in no way shall define, limit, extend or describe the scope or intent of any provisions of this Agreement.

Interpretation. The Committee shall have the discretionary authority to interpret and construe the Option pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, and the Committee’s decisions shall be conclusive as to any questions arising hereunder.

Interpretation. All decisions or interpretations made by the Committee with regard to any question arising under the Plan or this Agreement as provided by Section 4 of the Plan, shall be binding and conclusive on the Company and the Director.

Interpretation. The interpretation and construction of any terms or conditions of the Plan or this PSU award by the Compensation Committee shall be final and conclusive.

Interpretation. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this Award shall be submitted by the Grantee or the Company to the Committee for review. The resolution of such dispute by the Committee shall be final and binding on the Grantee and the Company.

Interpretation. Unless a context otherwise requires, wherever used, # the singular shall include the plural, the plural the singular; # the use of any gender shall be applicable to all genders; # the word “or” is used in the inclusive sense (and/or); and # the word “including” is used without limitation and shall mean “including without limitation.”

Interpretation. Each Party to this Agreement acknowledges that they have participated in the negotiation of this Agreement, and that no provision of this Agreement shall be construed against or interpreted to the disadvantage of any party hereto by any court or any government or judicial authority by reason of such person having been deemed to have structured, dictated or drafted such provision.