Document:

Exhibit 4.18

      

     

      

    SECOND AMENDMENT AND RATIFICATION OF LOAN AGREEMENT

    AND OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS

    

    

    THIS SECOND AMENDMENT AND RATIFICATION OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND OTHER LOAN DOCUMENTS (this “Agreement”) is entered into on this 31st day of March, 2020, by and among OPTIBASE REAL
      ESTATE MIAMI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Borrower”), OPTIBASE, INC., a California corporation (the “Guarantor”) and CITY NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA, its successors and/or assigns (the “Lender”).

    

    

    RECITALS:

    

    

    A.          Borrower requested and Lender agreed to make a term loan to Borrower in the principal amount of FIFTEEN MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($15,000,000.00) (the “Loan”), as
      evidenced by that certain Promissory Note dated as of June 7, 2015 from Borrower in favor of Lender in the original principal amount of FIFTEEN MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($15,000,000.00) (the “Original Note”). The Original Note is secured, in part,
      by (i) that certain Mortgage, Assignment of Rents and Security Agreement dated as of July 7, 2015, from Borrower in favor of Lender, recorded in Official Records Book 29690, at Page 1805, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida (the
      “Mortgage”), and (ii) that certain Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc. dated as of June 7, 2015, from Borrower in favor of Lender (the “Original Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc.”). In connection with the execution of the Original Note,
      (i) Borrower and Lender entered into that certain Loan Agreement dated as of July 7, 2015 (the “Loan Agreement”), and (ii) Borrower, Guarantor and Lender entered into that certain Environmental Compliance and Indemnity Agreement dated as of June 7,
      2015 (the “Original Environmental Indemnity Agreement”).

    

    

    B.          In connection with the making of the Loan, Guarantor executed and delivered to Lender that certain Guaranty of Payment and Performance dated as of July 7, 2015 (the
      “Guaranty”).

    

    

    C.          Borrower subsequently requested and Lender agreed to modify the Loan, as evidenced by that certain Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated as of November 17, 2017,
      from Borrower in favor of Lender in the original principal amount of NINE MILLION THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($9,389,723.00), as extended by that certain Extension Letter dated as of November 21,
      2019 (as extended, the “First Amended Note”), which Note amended, restated, replaced and superseded the Original Note, in its entirety. The First Amended Note is secured, in part, by (i) the Mortgage, as modified by that certain Mortgage Modification
      Agreement dated as of November 17, 2017, recorded in Official Records Book 30771, at Page 1696, of the Public Records of Miami-Dade County (the “First Mortgage Modification”), (ii) that certain Amended and Restated Collateral Assignment of Contracts,
      Etc. dated as of November 17, 2017, from Borrower in favor of Lender (the “Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc.”), which amended, restated, replaced and superseded the Original Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc. in its entirety, and (iii)
      that certain Pledged Collateral Agreement dated as of November 17, 2017, from Borrower in favor of Lender (the “Pledged Collateral Agreement”). In connection with the execution of the First Amended Note, (i) Borrower and Lender entered into as
      modified by that certain Amendment and Ratification of Loan Agreement dated as of November 17, 2017 (the “First Amendment to Loan Agreement”), and (iii) Borrower, Guarantor and Lender entered into that certain Amended and Restated Environmental
      Compliance and Indemnity Agreement dated as of November 17, 2017 (the “Environmental Indemnity Agreement”), which amended, restated, replaced and superseded the Original Environmental Indemnity Agreement in its entirety.

     

    

    
      
        

    

    
    

    

    D.          In connection with the modification of the Loan, Guarantor executed and delivered to Lender that certain Amendment and Ratification of Guaranty of Payment and
      Performance dated as of November 17, 2017 (the “First Ratification of Guaranty”).

    

    

    E.          Borrower has now requested and Lender has agreed to further modify the Loan, as evidenced by that certain Second Amended and Restated Promissory Note dated as of even
      date herewith from Borrower in favor of Lender in the original principal amount of EIGHT MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 91/100 DOLLARS ($8,827,855.91 (as the same may be amended or modified from time to time,
      the “Note”), which Note amends, restates, replaces and supersedes the First Amended Note, in its entirety. The Note is secured, in part, by (i) the Mortgage, as modified by the First Mortgage Modification Agreement and that certain Second Mortgage
      Modification Agreement dated as of even date herewith, to be recorded in the Public Records of Miami-Dade County, Florida (the “Second Mortgage Modification”), (ii) the Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc., as modified by this Agreement, and
      (iii) the Pledged Collateral Agreement, as modified by this Agreement. In connection with the execution of the Note, Borrower and Lender are entering into this Agreement.

    

    

    F.          In connection with the modification of the Loan, Guarantor is executing and delivering to Lender that certain Second Amendment and Ratification of Guaranty of Payment
      and Performance dated as of even date herewith (the “Second Ratification of Guaranty”).

    

    

    G.          The Loan Agreement, as modified by the First Amendment to Loan Agreement and this Agreement, is hereinafter referred to as the “Loan Agreement”. The Mortgage, as
      modified by the First Mortgage Modification and the Second Mortgage Modification, is hereinafter referred to as the “Mortgage”. The Guaranty, as modified by the First Ratification of Guaranty and the Second Ratification of Guaranty, is hereinafter
      referred to as the “Guaranty”.  The Pledged Collateral Agreement, as modified by this Agreement, is hereinafter referred to as the “Pledged Collateral Agreement”. The Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc., as modified by this Agreement, is
      hereinafter referred to as the “Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc.”. The Environmental Indemnity Agreement, as modified by this Agreement, is hereinafter referred to as the “Environmental Indemnity Agreement”. The Note, the Loan Agreement, the
      Mortgage, the Pledged Collateral Agreement, Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc., the Environmental Indemnity Agreement, the Guaranty and all other documents executed in connection herewith and in connection with therewith hereinafter are
      collectively referred to as the “Loan Documents”.

    

    

    H.          Lender is willing to further modify the Loan, subject to Borrower and Guarantor giving Lender the representations, assurances and other agreements set forth herein.

    

    

    AGREEMENT:

    

    

    In consideration of Lender’s continued extension of credit and the agreements contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

    

    

    1.          The Recitals contained hereinabove are true and correct and are made a part hereof. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall be given the meaning
      ascribed to such terms in the Loan Agreement, as amended.

    

    

    2.          Borrower hereby acknowledges that, as of the date hereof, the outstanding principal balance of the First Amended Note (as defined in Recital “C” above) is
      $8,827,855.91.

    

    

    
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    3.          Any and all references in the Loan Agreement to the “Note” shall hereinafter mean the “Note” (as defined in Recital “E”), as the same may be amended or modified from
      time to time.

    

    

    4.          Any and all references in the Loan Agreement to the “Mortgage” shall hereinafter mean the “Mortgage” (as defined in Recital “G”), as the same may be amended or modified
      from time to time.

    

    

    5.          Any and all references in the Loan Agreement to the “Guaranty” shall hereinafter mean the “Guaranty” (as defined in Recital “G”), as the same may be amended or modified
      from time to time.

    

    

    6.          Any and all references in the Pledged Collateral Agreement to the “Note” shall hereinafter mean the “Note” (as defined in Recital “E”), as the same may be amended or
      modified from time to time.

    

    

    7.          Any and all references in the Pledged Collateral Agreement to the “Loan Agreement” shall hereinafter mean the “Loan Agreement” (as defined in Recital “G”), as the same
      may be amended or modified from time to time.

    

    

    8.          Any and all references in the Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc. to the “Note” shall hereinafter mean the “Note” (as defined in Recital “E”), as the same may be
      amended or modified from time to time.

    

    

    9.          Any and all references in the Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc. to the “Loan Agreement” shall hereinafter mean the “Loan Agreement” (as defined in Recital “G”),
      as the same may be amended or modified from time to time.

    

    

    10.         Any and all references in the Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc. to the “Mortgage” shall hereinafter mean the “Mortgage” (as defined in Recital “G”), as the same
      may be amended or modified from time to time.

    

    

    11.         Any and all references in the Environmental Indemnity Agreement to the “Note” shall hereinafter mean the “Note” (as defined in Recital “E”), as the same may be amended
      or modified from time to time.

    

    

    12.         Any and all references in the Environmental Indemnity Agreement to the “Loan Agreement” shall hereinafter mean the “Loan Agreement” (as defined in Recital “G”), as the
      same may be amended or modified from time to time.

    

    

    13.         Any and all references in the Environmental Indemnity Agreement to the “Mortgage” shall hereinafter mean the “Mortgage” (as defined in Recital “G”), as the same may be
      amended or modified from time to time.

    

    

    14.         Any and all references in the Environmental Indemnity Agreement to the “Guaranty” shall hereinafter mean the “Guaranty” (as defined in Recital “G”), as the same may be
      amended or modified from time to time.

     

    

    
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    15.         The Loan Agreement is hereby amended by adding the following definitions to Section 1:

    

    

    	

          	(a)	
            Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc.: That certain Amended and Restated Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc. dated as of November 17, 2017, from Borrower in favor of Lender, as modified by that certain Second Amendment and
              Ratification of Loan Agreement and Other Loan Documents dated as of March 31, 2020, as the same may be further amended, restated, modified or replaced from time to time.

          

    

    

    	

          	(b)	
            Environmental Indemnity Agreement: That certain Amended and Restated Environmental Compliance and Indemnity Agreement dated as of November 17, 2017, from Borrower and Guarantor in favor of Lender, as modified by that certain Second
              Amendment and Ratification of Loan Agreement and Other Loan Documents dated as of March 31, 2020, as the same may be further amended, restated, modified or replaced from time to time.

          

    

    

    	

          	(c)	
            Pledged Collateral Agreement: That certain Pledged Collateral Agreement dated as of November 17, 2017, from Borrower in favor of Lender, as modified by that certain Second Amendment and Ratification of Loan Agreement and Other Loan
              Documents dated as of March 31, 2020, as the same may be further amended or modified from time to time.

          

    

    

    16.          The Loan Agreement is hereby amended by deleting the following definitions from Section 1 in their entireties and substituting the following in lieu thereof:

    

    

    		(a)	
            Loan: That certain term loan in the amount of EIGHT MILLION EIGHT HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE AND 91/100 DOLLARS ($8,827,855.91), as evidenced by the Note
              and secured by the Mortgage and other Loan Documents as provided herein.

          

    

    

    		(b)	
            Loan Documents:  Any and all documents evidencing, securing, or executed by Borrower and/or Guarantor in connection with the Loan, including, without limitation, the Note, the
              Mortgage, the Guaranty, the Collateral Assignment of Contracts, Etc., the Pledged Collateral Agreement, the Environmental Indemnity Agreement and this Agreement.

          

    

    

    		(c)	
            Maturity Date: Shall mean September 30, 2021.

          

    

    

    
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    17.          The Loan Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 3 in its entirety and substituting the following in lieu thereof:

    

    

    3.          EXTENSION OPTION. Provided no Event of Default or Unmatured Event of Default exists, Borrower shall have the option to
      extend the Maturity Date of the Loan for a period of eighteen (18) months in accordance with this Section 3 (the “Extension Option”). Upon and subject to the Borrower’s satisfaction of the following conditions (the “Conditions for Extension”), the
      Borrower shall have the right to extend the Maturity Date to March 31, 2023 (the “Extended Maturity Date”): (a) Borrower shall request the extension by written notice to Lender not less than thirty (30) days prior to the Maturity Date of the Note;
      (b) at the time of the request, and at the time of the extension, there shall not exist any Event of Default or any Unmatured Event of Default; (c) Borrower and Guarantor shall, at the time of the request, and at the time of the extension, be in
      compliance with all of the financial covenants set forth herein and the Interest Rate Threshold under the Note; (d) Borrower shall deposit additional funds with Lender in an amount necessary to rebalance the principal and interest reserve requirement
      more particularly described in Section 10 of this Agreement; and (e) at any time prior to the Maturity Date, Borrower shall make a mandatory principal payment under the Note in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the outstanding principal balance
      of the Note as of March 31, 2020, provided any payments made by Borrower to release any of the Units securing the Loan shall be applied toward the satisfaction of this condition.

    

    

    18.          The Loan Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 8(b) in its entirety and substituting the following in lieu thereof:

    

    

    (b)          Depository Relationship. At all times during the term of the Loan, the Borrower shall maintain its primary depository
      account(s) and treasury management services with Lender. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Borrower may maintain other depository accounts with other banking institutions. In addition, at all times during the term of the Loan, Borrower, Guarantor and
      any of their respective affiliates, members and/or executives shall maintain depository accounts with Lender with deposits totaling, on a combined basis, an average daily collected balance
      of not less than $1,500,000.00 (including any interest reserve holdbacks related to the Loan) (the “Minimum Average Deposit”). This covenant shall be measured for compliance annually, commencing December 31, 2020, and continuing on December 31 of
      each calendar year thereafter. In the event that the Minimum Average Deposit is not met for any testing period, Borrower shall pay to Lender a fee in an amount equal to two percent (2%) of the amount of the deficiency.

    

    

    19.          The Loan Agreement is hereby amended by deleting Section 10 in its entirety and substituting the following in lieu thereof:

    

    

    10.          Interest Reserve:  Upon the execution of this Agreement, Borrower shall fund $550,000.00 into the Restricted Account to
      be used as an interest reserve. On the first (1st) day of each respective month, the Lender shall debit the Restricted Account to make payments of interest due under the Note for the account of Borrower, as the same become due by Lender’s bookkeeping
      entries, unless Borrower elects to pay interest due in cash to Lender. Borrower shall replenish the funds in the Restricted Account once the balance in such account falls below an amount equal to three (3) months of interest payments due under the
      Note. Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Agreement to the contrary, Lender shall not be required to utilize any sums from the Restricted Account if an Event of Default or Unmatured Event of Default exists under this Agreement or
      any of the Loan Documents and upon such occurrence, Borrower shall be required to make out-of-pocket payments of interest due under the Note. In the event an Unmatured Event of Default exists and Lender requires Borrower to make out-of-pocket
      payments of interest, Lender shall provide advance written notice of the same to Borrower.

     

    

    
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    20.          Section 13(l) of the Loan Agreement is hereby amended to reflect that notices and other communications to Lender shall be sent to: City National Bank of Florida, 100
      S.E. 2nd Street, 13th Floor, Miami, Florida 33131, Attention: Legal Department.

    

    

    21.          Upon the execution of this Agreement, Borrower shall pay to Lender a commitment fee in the amount of $44,139.28.

    

    

    22.          Borrower acknowledges, represents and confirms to Lender that: (i) the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents are valid and binding upon Borrower and are
      enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof; (ii) all of the terms, covenants, conditions, representations, warranties and agreements contained in the Loan Agreement and the other Loan Documents are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects;
      (iii) there are no defenses, set-offs, counterclaims, cross-actions or equities in favor of Borrower to or against the enforcement of the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents; (iv) no payments of interest or any other charges have been
      made to Lender or paid by Borrower in connection with any indebtedness evidenced by the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents which would result in the computation or earning of interest in excess of the maximum rate of interest which is
      legally permitted under the laws of the State of Florida or federal law, in effect from time to time, whichever is the highest; (v) Lender is under no obligation to further amend or modify the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents; and
      (vi) to Borrower’s knowledge, after the execution, delivery and consummation of this Agreement, no default now exists under the Loan Agreement or any of the other Loan Documents.

    

    

    23.          Guarantor represents and warrants unto Lender that: (i) the Guaranty and all other documents executed by Guarantor in connection therewith are valid and binding
      obligations of Guarantor, enforceable in accordance with their respective terms; (ii) the Guaranteed Obligations (as defined in the Guaranty) shall continue to be guaranteed by Guarantor pursuant to the terms of the Guaranty; (iii) all of the terms,
      covenants, conditions, representations, warranties and agreements contained in the Guaranty and in the Loan Documents are hereby ratified and confirmed in all respects; and (iv) no oral representations, statements, or inducements have been made by
      Lender with respect to the Loan, this Agreement or the Guaranty.

    

    

    24.          Except as amended by this Agreement and the documents executed in connection herewith, no term or condition of the Loan or the other Loan Documents shall be modified
      and the same shall remain in full force and effect; provided, however, if any provision of this Agreement is in conflict with, or inconsistent with, any provision in the Loan Agreement or the other Loan Documents, then the provision contained in this
      Agreement shall govern and control.

    

    

                                  25.          This Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall inure to the benefit of, the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

    

    

                              26.          This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original.  Said counterparts shall constitute but one and the same
      instrument and shall be binding upon each of the undersigned individually as fully and completely as if all had signed but one instrument so that the joint and several liability of each of the undersigned shall be unaffected by the failure of any of
      the undersigned to execute any or all of said counterparts.

     

    

    
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                          27.        AS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT FOR LENDER TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT, BORROWER AND EACH GUARANTOR DO HEREBY RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, ACQUIT, SATISFY
      AND FOREVER DISCHARGE LENDER ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS AND ITS AFFILIATES AND ASSIGNS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, COUNTERCLAIMS, DEFENSES, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTION, SUITS, CONTROVERSIES, AGREEMENTS, PROMISES AND DEMANDS
      WHATSOEVER IN LAW OR IN EQUITY WHICH BORROWER OR ANY GUARANTOR EVER HAD, NOW HAS, OR WHICH ANY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE, SUCCESSOR, HEIR OR ASSIGN OF BORROWER OR ANY GUARANTOR HEREAFTER CAN, SHALL OR MAY HAVE AGAINST LENDER, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,
      EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS, AND ITS AFFILIATES AND ASSIGNS, FOR, UPON OR BY REASON OF ANY MATTER, CAUSE OR THING WHATSOEVER THROUGH THE DATE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS EXECUTED. BORROWER AND EACH GUARANTOR FURTHER EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT THE FOREGOING RELEASE
      AND WAIVER AGREEMENT IS INTENDED TO BE AS BROAD AND INCLUSIVE AS PERMITTED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA.

    

    

                               28.       WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL.  TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, BORROWER AND
      EACH GUARANTOR BY EXECUTION HEREOF AND LENDER BY ACCEPTANCE HEREOF, KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY AND INTENTIONALLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN RESPECT OF ANY LITIGATION BASED ON, OR ARISING OUT OF, UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
      AGREEMENT, THE LOAN DOCUMENTS OR ANY AGREEMENT CONTEMPLATED TO BE EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY COURSE OF CONDUCT, COURSE OF DEALING, STATEMENTS (WHETHER VERBAL OR WRITTEN) OR ACTIONS OF
      ANY PARTY WITH RESPECT HERETO.  THIS PROVISION IS A MATERIAL INDUCEMENT TO LENDER TO ACCEPT THIS AGREEMENT.

     

    

    BORROWER, EACH GUARANTOR AND LENDER AGREE THAT THEY SHALL NOT HAVE A REMEDY OF PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES AGAINST THE OTHER IN ANY DISPUTE AND HEREBY WAIVE ANY RIGHT OR CLAIM TO
      PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES THEY HAVE NOW OR WHICH MAY ARISE IN THE FUTURE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DISPUTE WHETHER THE DISPUTE IS RESOLVED BY ARBITRATION OR JUDICIALLY.

     

    

                              29.        WAIVER OF BANKRUPTCY STAY. BORROWER AND EACH GUARANTOR HEREBY AGREE, IN
      CONSIDERATION OF THE RECITALS AND MUTUAL COVENANTS CONTAINED HEREIN, AND FOR OTHER GOOD AND VALUABLE CONSIDERATION, INCLUDING THE FORBEARANCE OF LENDER FROM GOING TO TRIAL AND EXERCISING ITS OTHER RIGHTS AND REMEDIES OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO IT, THE
      RECEIPT AND SUFFICIENCY OF WHICH ARE HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGED, THAT IN THE EVENT THAT BORROWER OR ANY GUARANTOR SHALL FILE WITH ANY BANKRUPTCY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION OR BE THE SUBJECT OF ANY PETITION UNDER TITLE 11 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE THE
      AUTOMATIC STAY IMPOSED BY SECTION 362 OF TITLE 11 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE IS WAIVED, AND SUCH WAIVER CONSTITUTES “CAUSE” PURSUANT TO 11 U.S.C. SECTION 362(d)(1) FOR THE IMMEDIATE LIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY IN FAVOR OF LENDER, AND BORROWER AND
      EACH GUARANTOR HEREBY KNOWINGLY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL DEFENSES AND OBJECTIONS TO SUCH LIFTING OF THE AUTOMATIC STAY.

    

    

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    IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have signed and sealed this Agreement as of the day and year first set forth above.

    

    

    
      	
               

            	
              
                BORROWER:

                

                

                OPTIBASE REAL ESTATE MIAMI, LLC, a Delaware limited liability 

                company, acting by and through its Sole Member, to wit:

                

                

                By:   OPTIBASE, INC., a California corporation

                

                

                          By:___________________________________

                                  Robert A. Feingold, Executive Vice President

                

                

                LENDER:

                

                

                CITY NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA

                

                

                By: _______________________________________

                Suhail Farooq, Vice President

              

            

    

    

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    JOINDER OF GUARANTOR

    

    

    The undersigned, as Guarantor, hereby joins in and consents to the foregoing Second Amendment and Ratification of Loan Agreement and Other Loan Documents.

    

    

    
      	
               

            	
              
                OPTIBASE, INC., a California corporation

                

                

                By: ______________________________________

                       Robert A. Feingold, Executive Vice President

              

            

    

    

    

    

    

    9Exhibit 4.23

    

     

    

    
      COMPENSATION POLICY

       

      OPTIBASE LTD.

       

      Compensation Policy for Executive Officers and Directors

       

      (As Adopted by the Shareholders on February 14, 2019 and as amended on February 18, 2020 and on December 30, 2020)

       

      
        
          

      

      
      Table of Contents

       

      	 	 	
              Page

            
	
              A.

            	
              Overview and Objectives

            	
              A - 3

            
	
              B.

            	
              Base Salary and Benefits

            	
              A - 4

            
	
              C.

            	
              Cash Bonuses

            	
              A - 5

            
	
              D.

            	
              Equity-Based Compensation

            	
              A - 7

            
	
              E.

            	
              Retirement and Termination of Service Arrangements

            	
              A - 7

            
	
              F.

            	
              Exemption, Indemnification and Insurance

            	
              A - 8

            
	
              G.

            	
              Arrangements upon Change of Control

            	
              A - 9

            
	
              H.

            	
              Board of Directors Compensation

            	
              A - 9

            
	
              I.

            	
              Miscellaneous

            	
              A - 10

            

      

      

      
        A - 2

        
          

      

       

      A. Overview and Objectives

       

      	

            	1.	
              Introduction

            

       

      This document sets forth the Compensation Policy for Executive Officers and Directors (this "Compensation Policy" or "Policy") of Optibase Ltd. ("Optibase" or the "Company"), in accordance with the
        requirements of the Companies Law of 1999 (the "Companies Law").

       

      Compensation is a key component of Optibase's overall human capital strategy to attract, retain, reward, and motivate highly skilled individuals that will enhance Optibase's
        value and otherwise assist Optibase to reach its business and financial long term goals. Accordingly, the structure of this Policy was established to tie the compensation of each officer to Optibase's goals and performance.

       

      For purposes of this Policy, "Executive Officers" shall mean "Office Holders" as such term is defined in Section 1 of the Companies
        Law, excluding, unless otherwise expressly indicated herein, Optibase's directors; and "Directors" shall mean the Optibase's directors, as shall be from time to time, including the Executive Chairperson,
        unless otherwise expressly indicated herein.

       

      This Compensation Policy shall serve as Optibase’s Compensation Policy for three (3) years, commencing as of its adoption.

       

      The Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors of Optibase (the "Compensation Committee" and "Board"
        respectively) shall review and reassess the adequacy of this Policy from time to time, as required by the Companies Law.

       

      	

            	2.	
              Objectives

            

       

      Optibase's objectives and goals in setting this Compensation Policy are to attract, motivate and retain highly experienced personnel who will provide leadership for Optibase's
        success and enhance shareholder value, while supporting a performance culture that is based on merit, and rewards excellent performance in the long term, while recognizing Optibase's core values. To that end, this Policy is designed, among others:

       

      	

            	2.1.	
              To closely align the interests of the Executive Officers with those of Optibase's shareholders in order to enhance shareholder value;

            

       

      	

            	2.2.	
              To provide the Executive Officers with a structured compensation package, putting the emphasis on a proper balance between the fixed components, i.e., the base salaries and benefits, and on the
                variable compensation, such as bonuses and equity-based compensation in order to minimize potential conflicts between the interests of Executive Officers and those of Optibase;

            

       

      	

            	2.3.	
              To strengthen the retention and the motivation of Executive Officers in the long term.

            

       

      	

            	3.	
              Compensation structure and instruments

            

       

      Compensation instruments under this Compensation Policy may include the following:

       

      	

            	•	
              Base salary;

            

       

      	

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              Benefits;

            

       

      	

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              Cash bonuses;

            

       

      	

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              Equity based compensation; and

            

       

      	

            	•	
              Retirement and termination of service arrangements.

            

       

      
        A - 3

        
          

      

      	

            	4.	
              Overall Compensation - Ratio Between Fixed and Variable Compensation

            

       

      This Policy aims to balance the mix of "Fixed Compensation" (comprised of base salary and benefits) and "Variable Compensation" (comprised of cash bonuses and equity based
        compensation) in order to, among other things, appropriately incentivize Executive Officers to meet Optibase's short and long term goals while taking into consideration the Company’s need to manage a variety of business risks.

       

      The total Variable Compensation of each Executive Officer (as well as the Executive Chairman of the Board ("Executive Chairman")) shall
        not exceed 60% of the total compensation package of such Executive Officer (and the Executive Chairman) on an annual basis. The Compensation Committee and Board believe that such range expresses the appropriate compensation mix in the event that
        all performance objectives are achieved and assumes that all compensation elements are granted with respect to a given year.

       

      	

            	5.	
              Intra-Company Compensation Ratio

            

       

      In the process of drafting this Policy, Optibase’s Board and Compensation Committee have examined the ratio between employer cost, as such term is defined in the Companies
        Law, associated with the engagement of the Executive Officers (as well as the Executive Chairman) and the average and median employer cost associated with the engagement of the other employees of Optibase (the "Ratio").
        The Compensation Committee and Board believe that the current Ratio does not adversely impact the work environment in Optibase.

       

      B. Base Salary and Benefits

       

      	

            	6.	
              Base Salary

            

       

      	

            	6.1.	
              The base salary varies between Executive Officers (among themselves) and the Executive Chairman of the Board, and is individually determined by the Compensation Committee and the Board (unless other approvals are required under any
                applicable law) according to the educational background, prior vocational experience, qualifications, role, business responsibilities, past performance and previous compensation arrangements of such
                Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of the Board.

            

       

      	

            	6.2.	
              The maximum monthly base salary for each of the following roles shall be as follows:

            

       

      	

            	(i)	
              Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") – up to NIS 100,000 for a full time position

            

       

      	

            	(ii)	
              CEO of the Company's subsidiary ("Subsidiary CEO") – up to NIS 90,000 for a full time position;

            

       

      	

            	(iii)	
              Executive Officer who is not a director, CEO or Subsidiary CEO – up to NIS 50,000 for a full time position

            

       

      Such amounts may be linked to increases in the Israeli Consumer Price Index ("Israeli CPI") or to the representative rate of exchange of
        the US dollar, as the case may be.

       

      	

            	6.3.	
              The Executive Chairman may be paid management fee in amount that shall not exceed NIS 50,000 per month.

            

       

      	

            	7.	
              Benefits

            

       

      	

            	7.1.	
              In addition to the base salary, the following benefits may be granted to the Executive Officers in order, among other things, to comply with legal requirements:

            

       

      	

            	•	
              Vacation days in accordance with market practice and applicable law;

            

       

      	

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              Sick days in accordance with market practice and applicable law;

            

       

      	

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              Convalescence pay according to applicable law;

            

       

      
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              Monthly remuneration for a study fund, as allowed by applicable tax law and with reference to Optibase’s practice and common market practice;

            

       

      	

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              Contribution by Optibase on behalf of the Executive Officer to an insurance policy or a pension fund, as allowed by applicable tax law and with reference to Optibase’s policies and procedures and common market practice; and

            

       

      	

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              Contribution by Optibase on behalf of the Executive Officer towards work disability insurance, as allowed by applicable tax law and with reference to Optibase’s policies and procedures and common market practice.

            

       

      	

            	7.2.	
              Optibase may offer additional benefits to its Executive Officers, including but not limited to: communication, company car and travel benefits, insurances, other benefits (such as newspaper
                subscriptions, academic and professional studies), etc., including their gross up.

            

       

      	

            	7.3.	
              Optibase may reimburse its Executive Officers and its Executive Chairman for reasonable work-related expenses incurred as part of their activities, including without limitations, meeting participation expenses, reimbursement of business
                travel including a daily stipend when traveling and accommodation expenses. Optibase may provide advance payments to its Executive Officers in connection with work-related expenses.

            

       

      	

            	7.4.	
              Non-Israeli Executive Officers may receive other similar, comparable or customary benefits as applicable in the relevant jurisdiction in which they are employed.

            

       

      	

            	8.	
              Signing Bonus

            

       

      At the Compensation Committee’s and Board’s discretion, Optibase may grant a newly recruited Executive Officer a signing bonus. The signing bonus shall not exceed two (2)
        monthly base salaries of such Executive Officer.

       

      C. Cash Bonuses

       

      	

            	9.	
              Annual Bonuses

            

       

      	

            	9.1.	
              The payment of annual bonuses to the Executive Chairman and any Executive Officer for any particular fiscal year shall be subject to the fulfillment (in addition to the fulfillment of the applicable objectives set forth below as the case
                may be) of any one of the two following criteria: (a) that Optibase's EBITDA was at least USD $10 million (on a consolidated basis) during such fiscal year; or (b) that Optibase's net profit for such fiscal year was at least USD $500,000,
                net of equity gains or losses, and net of non-recurring expenses related to the purchase or disposal of real estate investments.

            

       

      	

            	9.2.	
              The Compensation Committee and Board may decide, at their sole discretion, to grant annual bonuses to the Executive Chairman and the Executive Officers, subject to the fulfillment of the pre-conditions for payment of bonuses as detailed
                in section 9.1 above.

            

       

      	

            	9.3.	
              The annual bonus to the Executive Chairman and the CEO will be based on measurable criteria. The measurable criteria and their relative weight shall be determined by the Compensation Committee and the Board in respect of each calendar
                year. These measurable criteria may include, inter alia, objectives relating to the annual income, annual profit (net profit, pre tax profit), budget, annual EBITDA, acquisition and/or disposal of
                assets, financing, re-financing and fundraising.

            

       

      	

            	9.4.	
              In addition, the Company may grant the CEO a bonus of up to three (3) monthly base salaries, at the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee and Board, based on the CEO's contribution to the Company.

            

       

      	

            	9.5.	
              The Company may also grant, subject to the approval of the Compensation Committee and the Board, an annual bonus to its Executive Officers (other than the CEO) for their contribution to the Company. Such grants may be based in whole or
                in part on discretion, provided that they do not exceed the ceiling specified in section 9.6 below.

            

       

      
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            	9.6.	
              The annual bonus that may be paid to the Executive Officers for any fiscal year shall not exceed six (6) monthly base salaries to the CEO, and three (3) monthly base salaries to any other Executive Officer (excluding the CEO). The annual
                bonus that may be paid to the Executive Chairman for any fiscal year shall not exceed two (2) monthly payments of management fee.

            

       

      	

            	9.7.	
              The Board, following the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, shall be entitled to decrease the annual bonus to be paid to the Executive Chairman and/or Executive Officers based on measurable criteria (if such criteria were
                determined) or cancel such grant of bonuses altogether in its sole discretion, even in the event measurable criteria were determined and met..

            

       

      	

            	10.	
              Special Bonuses

            

       

      In addition to the annual bonus, Optibase may grant its Executive Chairman and Executive Officers (other than the CEO) a special bonus as an award for special achievements
        (such as in connection with mergers and acquisitions, offerings, achieving target budget or business plan under exceptional circumstances or, regarding the Executive Officers, special recognition in case of retirement) at the discretion of the
        Compensation Committee and Board which shall not exceed three (3) monthly base salaries for any Executive Officer (other than the CEO) and two (2) monthly payments of management fee for the Executive Chairman.

       

      	

            	11.	
              Pro Rata Payment

            

       

      Should the employment or service of the Executive Chairman or any Executive Officer terminate prior to the end of a fiscal year, Optibase may pay the Executive Chairman or the
        Executive Officer his or her pro rata share of that fiscal year’s bonus, based on the period the Executive Chairman or such Executive Officer was employed by the Company or has served in the Company.

       

      	

            	12.	
              Compensation Recovery ("Clawback")

            

       

      	

            	12.1.	
              In the event of an accounting restatement, Optibase shall be entitled to recover from its Executive Chairman or Executive Officers the bonus compensation in the amount in which such bonus exceeded what would have been paid under the
                financial statements, as restated, provided that a claim is made by Optibase prior to the third anniversary of fiscal year end of the restated financial statements.

            

       

      	

            	12.2.	
              Notwithstanding the aforesaid, the compensation recovery will not be triggered in the following events:

            

       

      	

            	•	
              The financial restatement is required due to changes in the applicable financial reporting standards; or

            

       

      	

            	•	
              The Compensation Committee has determined that clawback proceedings in the specific case would be impossible, impractical or not commercially or legally efficient; or

            

       

      	

            	•	
              The amount to be paid under the clawback proceedings is less than 10% of the relevant bonus received by the Executive Chairman or Executive Officer.

            

       

      	

            	12.3.	
              Nothing in this Section 12 derogates from any other "clawback" or similar provisions regarding disgorging of profits imposed on the Executive Chairman and Executive Officers by virtue of applicable securities laws.

            

       

      
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      D. Equity-Based Compensation

       

      	

            	13.	
              General and Objectives

            

       

      	

            	13.1.	
              The Compensation Committee and Board may grant from time to time equity-based compensation which will be individually determined and awarded according to the performance, educational background, prior business experience, qualifications,
                role and the personal responsibilities of the Executive Officer. Equity-based compensation may also be awarded to the Directors, subject to the provisions of the Companies Law and the regulations thereunder and the receipt of all additional
                approvals that may be required under the Companies Law.

            

       

      	

            	13.2.	
              The main objectives of the equity-based compensation is to enhance the alignment between the Executive Officers' and Directors' interests with the long term interests of Optibase and its shareholders, and to strengthen the retention and
                the motivation of Executive Officers in the long term. In addition, since equity-based awards are structured to vest over several years, their incentive value to recipients is aligned with longer-term strategic plans.

            

       

      	

            	13.3.	
              The equity based compensation offered by Optibase is intended to be in a form of share options, restricted shares and/or other equity based awards, such as RSUs, in accordance with the Company's incentive plan in place as may be updated
                from time to time.

            

       

      	

            	14.	
              Fair Market Value

            

       

      The fair market value of the equity-based compensation for each Executive Officer and each Director shall not exceed USD $200,000, as shall be determined according to
        acceptable valuation practices at the time of grant.

       

      	

            	15.	
              Additional Terms

            

       

      	

            	15.1.	
              Subject to any applicable law, Optibase may determine, at the Compensation Committee and the Board’s discretion, the tax regime under which equity-based compensation may be granted, including a tax regime which will maximize the benefit
                to the Executive Officers and Directors.

            

       

      	

            	15.2.	
              All equity-based incentives granted to Executive Officers and Directors shall be subject to vesting periods in order to promote long-term retention of such recipients. Unless otherwise determined in a specific award agreement approved by
                the Compensation Committee and the Board, grants to Executive Officers shall vest gradually over a period of at least two years.

            

       

      	

            	15.3.	
              All other terms of the equity awards shall be in accordance with Optibase's incentive plans and other related practices and policies. Accordingly, the Board may, following approval by the Compensation Committee, extend the period of time
                for which an award is to remain exercisable and make provisions with respect to the acceleration of the vesting period of any Executive Officer's or Director's awards, including, without limitation, in connection with a corporate
                transaction involving a change of control, subject to any additional approval as may be required by the Companies Law.

            

       

      E. Retirement and Termination of Service Arrangements

       

      	

            	16.	
              Advanced Notice Period

            

       

      	

            	16.1.	
              Optibase may provide each Executive Officer, according to his or her seniority in the Company, his or her contribution to the Company’s goals and achievements and the circumstances of retirement, a prior notice of termination of up to
                three (3) months, except for the CEO whose prior notice may be of up to six (6) months. During such advance notice period, the Executive Officer may be entitled to all of the compensation elements, and to the continuation of vesting of his
                or her options, restricted shares or RSUs.

            

       

      	

            	16.2.	
              Optibase may waive the Executive Officer’s services to the Company during the advance notice period and pay the amount payable in lieu of notice, plus the value of benefits.

            

       

      
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            	17.	
              Adjustment Period/Retirement Bonus

            

       

      In addition to the advance notice period, the Compensation Committee and Board may provide an additional adjustment period/retirement bonus that will be determined, among
        other things, taking into consideration the Executive Officer's seniority in the Company, performance during employment, contribution to Optibase achieving its goals and the circumstances of retirement or termination. The maximum adjustment
        period/retirement bonus that may be paid to each Executive Officer is as follows:

       

      	

            	17.1.	
              CEO – for seniority of up to 5 years – the CEO will not be entitled to any Adjustment Period; seniority between 5 to 10 years – up to 4 monthly base salaries; and seniority of 10 years or more – up to 8 monthly base salaries.

            

       

      	

            	17.2.	
              Executive Officer (except the CEO) – for seniority of up to 5 years – such Executive Officer will not be entitled to any Adjustment Period; seniority between 5 to 10 years – up to 2 monthly base salary; and seniority of 10 years or more
                – up to 4 monthly base salaries.

            

       

      The amounts for the adjustment period and the retirement bonus to be granted to an Executive Officer shall be calculated on the Executive Officer’s gross base salary without
        benefits, bonuses or grants which were granted to him or her during the Executive Officer's employment.

       

      	

            	18.	
              Additional Retirement and Termination Benefits

            

       

      Optibase may provide additional retirement and terminations benefits and payments as may be required by applicable law (e.g., mandatory severance pay under Israeli labor
        laws), or which will be comparable to customary market practices.

       

      	

            	19.	
              Non-Compete Grant

            

       

      Upon termination of employment and subject to applicable law, Optibase may grant to its Executive Officers a non-compete grant as an incentive to refrain from competing with
        Optibase for a defined period of time. The terms and conditions of the Non-Compete grant shall be decided by the Board and shall not exceed such Executive Officer's monthly base salary multiplied by six (6).

       

      F. Exemption, Indemnification and Insurance

       

      	

            	20.	
              Exemption

            

       

      Optibase may exempt in advance and retroactively its directors and Executive Officers, from any liability to the Company, in whole or in part, for damages in consequence of
        his or her duty of care vis-a-vis the Company, to the fullest extent permitted by law and subject to the provisions of the Company’s articles.

       

      	

            	21.	
              Indemnification

            

       

      Optibase may indemnify its directors and Executive Officers to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, for any liability and expense that may be imposed on the
        director or the Executive Officer, as provided in the Indemnity Agreement between such individuals and Optibase, all subject to applicable law and the Company’s articles of association.

       

      	

            	22.	
              Insurance

            

       

      	

            	22.1.	
              Optibase will provide "Directors’ and Officers’ Liability Insurance" (the "Insurance Policy") for its directors and Executive Officers as follows:

            

       

      	

            	•	
              The limit of liability of the insurer shall not exceed the greater of $25 million or 25% of the Company’s shareholders equity (based on the most recent financial statements of the Company at the time of approval by the Compensation
                Committee) per incident and insurance period (for a one-year period) in addition to reasonable litigation expenses;

            

       

      
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              The purchase of each Insurance Policy shall be approved by the Compensation Committee (and, if required by law, by the Board) which shall determine that the Insurance Policy reflects the current market conditions, and it shall not
                materially affect the Company's profitability, assets or liabilities.

            

       

      	

            	22.2.	
              Upon circumstances to be approved by the Compensation Committee (and, if required by law, by the Board), Optibase shall be entitled to enter into a "run off" Insurance Policy of up to seven (7) years, with the same insurer or any other
                insurer, as follows:

            

       

      	

            	•	
              The limit of liability of the insurer shall not exceed the greater of $25 million or 25% of the Company’s shareholders equity (based on the most recent financial statements of the Company at the time of approval by the Compensation
                Committee) per incident and insurance period (for a one-year period) in addition to reasonable litigation expenses;

            

       

      	

            	•	
              The purchase of such Insurance Policy shall be approved by the Compensation Committee (and, if required by law, by the Board) which shall determine that the Insurance Policy reflects the current market conditions, and that it shall not
                materially affect the Company's profitability, assets or liabilities.

            

       

      	

            	22.3.	
              Optibase may extend the Insurance Policy in place to include cover for liability pursuant to a future public offering of securities as follows:

            

       

      	

            	•	
              The purchase of such Insurance Policy shall be approved by the Compensation Committee (and if required by law, by the Board) which shall determine that the Insurance Policy reflects the current market conditions, and it does not
                materially affect the Company's profitability, assets or liabilities.

            

       

      G. Arrangements upon Change of Control

       

      	

            	23.	
              The following benefits may be granted to the Directors and/or Executive Officers in addition to the benefits applicable in the case of any retirement or termination of service upon a "Change of Control" following of which the employment
                of the Executive Officer is terminated or adversely adjusted in a material way:

            

       

      	

            	23.1.	
              Vesting acceleration of outstanding options or restricted shares.

            

       

      	

            	23.2.	
              Extension of the exercising period of options or restricted shares for Optibase’s Executive Officers for a period of up to one (1) year and two (2) years, respectively, following the date of termination of employment.

            

       

      	

            	23.3.	
              For Executive Officers only - up to an additional six (6) months of continued base salary and benefits following the date of employment termination (the "Additional Adjustment Period"). For
                avoidance of doubt, such additional Adjustment Period shall be in addition to the advance notice and adjustment periods pursuant to Sections 14 and 15 of this Compensation Policy.

            

       

      	

            	23.4.	
              For Executive Officers only - a cash bonus not to exceed together with the annual cash bonus, up to eighteen (18) monthly base salaries, in the case of the CEO, and nine (9) monthly base salaries, in the case of other Executive Officers
                (excluding the CEO).

            

       

      H. Board of Directors Compensation

       

      	

            	24.	
              All the Directors, excluding the Executive Chairman, shall be entitled to an equal annual and per-meeting compensation.

            

       

      
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            	25.	
              The compensation of the Directors (including external directors and independent directors, but excluding the Executive Chairman) shall not exceed the maximum amounts provided in the Companies Regulations (Rules Regarding the Compensation
                and Expenses of an External Director) of 2000, as amended by the Companies Regulations (Relief for Public Companies Traded in Stock Exchange Outside of Israel) of 2000, as such regulations may be amended from time to time ("Compensation of Directors Regulations").

            

       

      	

            	26.	
              Directors may be granted equity-based compensation in accordance with the principles detailed in this Policy, and subject to the provisions of the Companies Law and the regulations thereunder.

            

       

      	

            	27.	
              Optibase's external and independent Directors may be entitled to reimbursement of expenses in accordance with the Compensation of Directors Regulations. Optibase’s Directors, excluding external and independent Directors, may be entitled
                to reimbursement of work-related expenses, including meeting participation expenses, reimbursement of business travel including a daily stipend when traveling and accommodation expenses. Optibase may provide advance payments to its
                Directors in connection with work-related expenses.

            

       

      I. Miscellaneous

       

      	

            	28.	
              This Policy is designed solely for the benefit of Optibase. Nothing in this Compensation Policy shall be deemed to grant any of Optibase’s Executive Officers, Directors or employees or any third party any right or privilege in connection
                with their employment by the Company. Such rights and privileges shall be governed by the respective personal employment agreements.

            

       

      	

            	29.	
              This Policy is subject to applicable law and is not intended, and should not be interpreted as limiting or derogating from, provisions of applicable law to the extent not permitted, nor should it be interpreted as limiting or derogating
                from the Company’s articles of association.

            

       

      	

            	30.	
              This Policy is not intended to affect current agreements nor affect obligating customs (if applicable) between the Company and its Executive Officers or Directors as such may exist prior to the approval of this Compensation Policy.

            

       

      	

            	31.	
              In the event of amendments made to the Companies Law or any regulations promulgated thereunder providing relief in connection with Optibase’s compensation to its Executive Officers and Directors, Optibase may elect to act pursuant to
                such relief without regard to any contradiction with this Policy.

            

       

      	

            	32.	
              The Compensation Committee and Board may determine that none or only part of the payments, benefits and perquisites shall be granted, and is authorized to cancel or suspend a compensation package or part of it.

            

       

      

    

    

  

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