Participant’s Representations. In the event the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act, at the time this Option is exercised, Participant shall, if required by the Company, concurrently with the exercise of all or any portion of this Option, deliver to the Company his or her Investment Representation Statement in the form attached hereto as [Exhibit B] to the Plan.

The Participant represents to the Company that:

The Participant agrees that, if he or she is a member of the Company’s Executive Leadership Group at the time a Period of Restriction lapses, and if at the time the Period of Restriction lapses, he or she has not satisfied the Company’s Stock Ownership guidelines, the Participant will continue to hold the Shares received (net of taxes) following the lapse until such time as the Participant has satisfied the Company’s Stock Ownership requirement.

The Participant’s Representations. Notwithstanding any of the provisions hereof, the Participant hereby agrees that the Company will not be obligated to register any shares of Common Stock in the Participant’s name or issue any shares of Common Stock to the Participant hereunder, if the issuance of such shares shall constitute a violation by the Participant or the Company of any provision of any law or regulation of any governmental authority. Any determination by the Company under this [Section 15] shall be final, binding, and conclusive. The obligations of the Company and the rights of the Participant are subject to all applicable laws, rules and regulations.

Participant’s Agreement. Each Participant who is an employee shall agree to remain in the continuous employ of the Company for a period of at least twelve (12) months from the Award Date or until Retirement, if Retirement occurs prior to twelve (12) months from the date of the Option.

The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the RSUs do not evidence, and do not entitle the Participant to, any rights of a shareholder of the Company.

Participant’s Obligations. In return for ​’s Obligations in [Section 1] above, the Participant knowingly and voluntarily agrees to the following:

Participant’s Acknowledgement. This Award is granted pursuant to the Plan and is subject to the terms thereof. By accepting this Award, you acknowledge that you # have read this Agreement, # have received and read the Plan, # have had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to accepting this Agreement, and # fully understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the Plan.

Agreement to Participant’s Obligations. You shall indicate your agreement to the obligations and restrictions set forth in this [Exhibit A] in accordance with the instructions provided in the Agreement, and your acceptance of the Agreement shall include your acceptance of such obligations and restrictions. As stated in paragraph 21 of the Agreement, you and Verizon hereby expressly agree that the use of electronic media to indicate confirmation, consent, signature, acceptance, agreement and delivery shall be legally valid and have the same legal force and effect as if you and Verizon executed this [Exhibit A] in paper form.

Participant’s Death; No Interest. In the event of the Participant’s death prior to payment being made, the amount of such payment shall be paid in accordance with the terms of an applicable award, or to the extent not specified by such award, to the Participant’s estate. In no event will interest be credited on the unpaid balance for which a Participant may become eligible.