During the period of the Executive’s employment hereunder, except for periods of absence occasioned by illness, vacation periods, and approved leaves of absence, the Executive shall devote all of the Executive’s business time, attention, skill, and efforts to the faithful performance of the Executive’s duties hereunder, including the operation and management of the Holding Company and the Bank. The duties of the Executive shall be as directed by the Boards of Directors of the Holding Company and the Bank including, but not limited to, the direction of activities of all other officers and employees of the Holding Company and the Bank.

The Company’s discretion to grant Options under the Plan and Sub-Plan shall be exercised in a manner complying with German law, in particular with the labor law principle of equal treatment (arbeitsrechtlicher Gleichbehandlungsgrundsatz) and with the prohibition of discrimination (Diskriminierungsverbot). For the avoidance of doubt, any sick leave or other leave of absence as used in the Plan shall be interpreted and applied as compliant with German law.

Leaves of Absences. The Company’s discretion to grant awards under the Plan and Sub-Plan shall be exercised in a manner complying with German law, in particular with the labor law principle of equal treatment (arbeitsrechtlicher Gleichbehandlungsgrundsatz) and with the prohibition of discrimination (Diskriminierungsverbot). For the avoidance of doubt, any sick leave or other leave of absence as used in the Plan shall be interpreted and applied as compliant with German law.

Part Years. If the Term Commencement Date or the Expiration Date occurs in the middle of a calendar year, Tenant shall be liable for only that portion of the Operating Costs with respect to such calendar year within the Term from and after the Term Commencement Date on pro-rated basis.

Part Years. If the Term Commencement Date or the Expiration Date occurs in the middle of a Tax Period, Tenant shall be liable for only that portion of the Taxes, as the case may be, with respect to such Tax Period within the Term from and after the Term Commencement Date.

Part Years. If the Rent Commencement Date or the Expiration Date occurs in the middle of a calendar year, Tenant shall be liable for only that portion of the Operating Costs with respect to such calendar year within the Term.

Part Years. If the Rent Commencement Date or the Expiration Date occurs in the middle of a Tax Period, Tenant shall be liable for only that portion of the Taxes, as the case may be, with respect to such Tax Period within the Term.

Part Years. If the Commencement Date or the Expiration Date occurs in the middle of a fiscal year, Tenant shall be liable for only that portion of the Operating Costs with respect to such fiscal year within the Term.

Part Years. If the Commencement Date or the Expiration Date occurs in the middle of a Tax Period, Tenant shall be liable for only that portion of the Taxes, as the case may be, with respect to such Tax Period within the Term.

Part Years. If the Term Commencement Date or the Expiration Date occurs in the middle of a calendar year, Tenant shall be liable for only that portion of the Operating Costs with respect to such calendar year within the Term.