Controlling Status. No Employee or beneficiary shall be eligible for a benefit under the Plan unless such Employee is an Employee on the date of his retirement, death, or other termination of employment.

Controlling Law. This Plan shall be construed, administered, and governed in all respects in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii. The Plan shall also be construed in a manner that is consistent and compliant with Section 409A of the Code, and any regulations promulgated thereunder. Any provision that is noncompliant with Section 409A of the Code is void or deemed amended to comply with Section 409A of the Code. A&B does not guarantee or warrant the tax consequences of the Plan, and the Outside Directors shall in all cases be liable for any taxes due with respect to the Plan.

Controlling Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced according to the laws of Illinois, without regard to principles of conflicts of law. The parties further agree that any action brought to enforce any right or obligation under this Agreement or any action arising out of or relating to Executive’s threatened or actual breach of this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located within the geographic boundary of the Eastern Division of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Each Party consents to the jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waives any right to object to such jurisdiction and venue.

Controlling Law. This Agreement shall in all respects be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware. Where appearing in this Agreement, the masculine shall include the feminine and the plural shall include the singular, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

This Agreement shall be controlled, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland, without regard to conflicts-of-laws principles that would require the application of any other law.

Controlling Laws. Except to the extent superseded by the laws of the United States, the laws of the State of Indiana, without reference to the choice of law principles thereof, shall be controlling in all matters relating to this Agreement.

Plan Controlling. The terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which are controlling. All determinations and interpretations of the Company are binding and conclusive upon the Grantee and his or her legal representatives. The Grantee agrees to be bound by the terms and provisions of the Plan.

Controlling Law. This Agreement has been entered into in the State of Colorado, and this Agreement, including any rights, remedies, or obligations provided for hereunder, shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of Colorado.

Loan Document. This Amendment shall constitute a Loan Document under the terms of the Credit Agreement.

Governing Plan Document. This Agreement and the Award are subject to all the provisions of the Plan, and to all interpretations, rules and regulations which may, from time to time, be adopted and promulgated by the Committee pursuant to the Plan. If there is any conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, the provisions of the Plan will govern.