Company: MDCXW
Filing Date: 2025-04-25
Form Type: DRS
Source: 0001062993-25-007956
Chunk: 196

Company: Medicus Pharma Ltd.
Filing Date: 2025-04-25
Form: DRS
Chunk 196
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 regarding their qualification for an exemption from backup withholding and the procedures for obtaining such an exemption.

Tax Considerations Applicable to Non-U.S. Holders

Distributions on Common Shares

Distributions of cash or property that we pay in respect of our common shares will constitute dividends for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent paid from our current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined under U.S. federal income tax principles). Subject to the discussions below under "-U.S. Trade or Business Income," "-Information Reporting and Backup Withholding" and "-FATCA," Non-U.S. Holders generally will be subject to U.S. federal withholding tax at a 30% rate, or at a reduced rate prescribed by an applicable income tax treaty, on any dividends received in respect of our common shares. If the amount of the distribution exceeds our current and accumulated earnings and profits, such excess first will be treated as a return of capital to the extent of the Non-U.S. Holder's tax basis in our common shares, and thereafter will be treated as capital gain and will be treated as described below under "-Dispositions." However, except to the extent that we elect (or the paying agent or other intermediary through which a Non-U.S. Holder holds its common shares elects) otherwise, we (or the intermediary) must generally withhold at the applicable rate on the entire distribution, in which case the Non-U.S. Holder would be entitled to a refund from the IRS for the withholding tax on the portion, if any, of the distribution that exceeded our current and accumulated earnings and profits.

In order to obtain a reduced rate of U.S. federal withholding tax under an applicable income tax treaty, Non-U.S. Holders will be required to provide a properly executed IRS Form W-8BEN or Form W-8BEN-E (or, in each case, a successor form) certifying the Non-U.S. Holder's entitlement to benefits under such treaty. If a Non-U.S. Holder is eligible for a reduced rate of U.S. federal withholding tax under an income tax treaty, it may obtain a refund or credit of any excess amounts withheld by filing an appropriate claim for a refund with the IRS. Non-U.S. Holders are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding their possible entitlement to benefits under an applicable income tax treaty.

Dispositions of Common Shares or Warrants

Subject to the discussions below under "-U.S. Trade or Business Income," "-Information Reporting and Backup Withholding" and "-FAT