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Exhibit
10.8 

 

Lock-up
Agreement

 

July
25, 2022

 

To
the Addressees on attached Exhibit A:

 

Ladies
and Gentlemen:

 

The
undersigned understands that Greenland Technologies Holding Corp., a British Virgin Islands company with limited liability (the “Company”),
intends to enter into Securities Purchase Agreements (the “SPAs”) with each purchaser (each, an “Investor”,
and collectively “Investors”) identified on the signature page of the SPAs, providing for the registered direct offering
(the “Public Offering”) and private placement (the “Private Placement” and together with the Public
Offering, the “Transaction”) of ordinary shares of the Company (“Shares”) and warrants and pre-funded
warrants (together, “Warrants”) to purchase Shares, and in connection therewith, to enter into a registration rights
agreement with the Investors.

 

To
induce the Investors to continue their efforts in connection with the Transaction, the undersigned hereby agrees that, without the prior
written consent of the Investors, the undersigned will not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending ninety (90) days
after the Effective Date (as defined in the SPAs) (the “Lock-Up Period”), (1) offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell,
grant, lend, or otherwise transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any Shares or any securities convertible into or exercisable
or exchangeable for the Shares, whether now owned or hereafter acquired by the undersigned or with respect to which the undersigned has
or hereafter acquires the power of disposition (collectively, the “Lock-Up Securities”); (2) enter into any
swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Lock-Up
Securities, whether any such transaction described in clause (1) or (2) above is to be settled by delivery of Lock-Up Securities, in
cash or otherwise; (3) make any demand for or exercise any right with respect to the registration of any Lock-Up Securities; or (4) publicly
disclose the intention to make any offer, sale, pledge or disposition, or to enter into any transaction, swap, hedge or other arrangement
relating to any Lock-Up Securities.

 

Notwithstanding
the foregoing, and subject to the conditions below, the undersigned may transfer Lock-Up Securities without the prior written consent
of the Investors in connection with (a) transactions relating to Lock-Up Securities acquired in open market transactions after the completion
of the Transaction provided that no filing under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
(the “Exchange Act”), or other public announcement shall be required or shall be voluntarily made in connection
with subsequent sales of Lock-Up Securities acquired in such open market transactions; (b) transfers of Lock-Up Securities as a bona
fide gift, by will or intestacy or to a family member or trust for the benefit of the undersigned (for purposes of this lockup agreement,
“family member” means any relationship by blood, marriage or adoption, not more remote than first cousin); (c) transfers
of Lock-Up Securities to a charity or educational institution; (d) if the undersigned is a corporation, partnership, limited liability
company or other business entity, (i) any transfers of Lock-Up Securities to another corporation, partnership or other business entity
that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with the undersigned or (ii) distributions of Lock-Up Securities to members,
partners, stockholders, subsidiaries or affiliates (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended)
of the undersigned as of the date of this Agreement; (e) if the undersigned is a trust, to a trustee or beneficiary of the trust provided
that in the case of any transfer pursuant to the foregoing clauses (b), (c) (d) or (e), (i) any such transfer shall not involve a
disposition for value, (ii) each transferee shall sign and deliver to the Investors a lock-up agreement substantially in the form of
this lock-up agreement and (iii) no filing under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act or other public announcement shall be
required or shall be voluntarily made during the Lock-Up Period; (f) the receipt by the undersigned from the Company of Shares upon the
vesting of restricted stock awards or stock units or upon the exercise of options to purchase the Shares issued under an equity incentive
plan of the Company or an employment arrangement (the “Plan Shares”) or the transfer or withholding of Shares
or any securities convertible into Shares to the Company upon a vesting event of the Company’s securities or upon the exercise
of options to purchase the Company’s securities, in each case on a “cashless” or “net exercise” basis or
to cover tax obligations of the undersigned in connection with such vesting or exercise provided that if the undersigned is required
to file a report under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act reporting a reduction in beneficial ownership of Shares during
the Lock-Up Period, the undersigned shall include a statement in such schedule or report to the effect that the purpose of such transfer
was to cover tax withholding obligations of the undersigned in connection with such vesting or exercise and, provided further
that the Plan Shares shall be subject to the terms of this lock-up agreement; (g) the establishment of a trading plan pursuant to Rule
10b5-1 under the Exchange Act for the transfer of Lock-Up Securities provided that (i) such plan does not provide for the transfer
of Lock-Up Securities during the Lock-Up Period and (ii) to the extent a public announcement or filing under the Exchange Act, if any,
is required of or voluntarily made by or on behalf of the undersigned or the Company regarding the establishment of such plan, such public
announcement or filing shall include a statement to the effect that no transfer of Lock-Up Securities may be made under such plan during
the Lock-Up Period; (h) the transfer of Lock-Up Securities that occurs by operation of law, such as pursuant to a qualified domestic
order or in connection with a divorce settlement, provided that the transferee agrees to sign and deliver a lock-up agreement
substantially in the form of this lock-up agreement for the balance of the Lock-Up Period, and provided further that any filing
under Section 13 or Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act that is required to be made during the Lock-Up Period as a result of such transfer
shall include a statement that such transfer has occurred by operation of law; and provided further that competent legal counsel
for the Company shall have first advised that such transfer is a mandatory and not voluntary transfer; and (i) the transfer of Lock-
Up Securities pursuant to a bona fide third party tender offer, merger, consolidation or other similar transaction made to all holders
of the Shares involving a change of control (as defined below) of the Company after the closing of the Transaction and approved by the
Company’s board of directors; provided that in the event that the tender offer, merger, consolidation or other such transaction
is not completed, the Lock-Up Securities owned by the undersigned shall remain subject to the restrictions contained in this lock-up
agreement. For purposes of clause (i) above, “change of control” shall mean the consummation of any bona fide third party
tender offer, merger, amalgamation, consolidation or other similar transaction the result of which is that any “person” (as
defined in Section 13(d)(3) of the Exchange Act), or group of persons, becomes the beneficial owner (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-
5 of the Exchange Act) of a majority of total voting power of the voting stock of the Company. The undersigned also agrees and consents
to the entry of stop transfer instructions with the Company’s transfer agent and registrar against the transfer of the undersigned’s
Lock-Up Securities except in compliance with this lock-up agreement.

 

     

     

    

 

If
the undersigned is an officer or director of the Company, (i) the undersigned agrees that the foregoing restrictions shall be equally
applicable to any issuer-directed or “friends and family” securities that the undersigned may purchase in the Transaction;
(ii) the Investors agree that, at least three (3) business days before the effective date of any release or waiver of the foregoing restrictions
in connection with a transfer of Lock-Up Securities, the Investors will notify the Company of the impending release or waiver; and (iii)
the Company has agreed in the SPAs to announce the impending release or waiver by press release through a major news service at least
two (2) business days before the effective date of the release or waiver. Any release or waiver granted by the Investors to any such
officer or director shall only be effective two (2) business days after the publication date of such press release. The provisions of
this paragraph will not apply if (a) the release or waiver is effected solely to permit a transfer of Lock-Up Securities not for consideration
and (b) the transferee has agreed in writing to be bound by the same terms described in this lock-up agreement to the extent and for
the duration that such terms remain in effect at the time of such transfer.

 

The
undersigned understands that the Company and the Investors are relying upon this lock-up agreement in proceeding toward consummation
of the Transaction. The undersigned further understands that this lock-up agreement is irrevocable and shall be binding upon the undersigned’s
heirs, legal representative, successors and assigns. This Lock-Up Agreement is intended for the benefit of the addressees hereto and
their respective successors and permitted assigns and is not for the benefit of, nor may any provision hereof be enforced by, any other
Person.

 

The
undersigned understands that, if the SPAs are not executed by July 26, 2022 or if the SPAs (other than the provisions thereof which survive
termination) shall terminate or be terminated prior to payment for and delivery of the Shares to be sold thereunder, then this lock-up
agreement shall be void and of no further force or effect.

 

Whether
or not the Transaction actually occurs depends on a number of factors, including market conditions. Any Transaction will only be made
pursuant to the Securities Purchase Agreements, the terms of which are subject to negotiation between the Company and the Investors.

 

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	 	Very truly yours,
	 	 
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	 	Address:	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	Email:	 
	 	 	 
	 	 	 
	 	Date:	 

 

 

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Exhibit 10.1
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ANTERO MIDSTREAM CORPORATION
LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT GRANT NOTICE
Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Antero Midstream Corporation Long Term Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time (the “Plan”), Antero Midstream Corporation (the “Company”) hereby grants to the individual listed below (“you” or the “Participant”) an award (this “Award”) of Performance Share Units (the “PSUs”) subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Performance Share Unit Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”) and the Plan, each of which is incorporated herein by reference. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan.
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	[               ] PSUs (the “Target Amount of PSUs”)

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	Earning of PSUs:
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By your signature below, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the Plan, the Agreement and this Performance Share Unit Grant Notice (this “Grant Notice”). You acknowledge that you have reviewed the Agreement, the Plan and this Grant Notice in their entirety and fully understand all provisions of the Agreement, the Plan and this Grant Notice. You hereby agree to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Committee regarding any questions or determinations arising under the Agreement, the Plan or this Grant Notice. This Grant Notice may be executed in one or more counterparts (including portable document format (.pdf) and facsimile counterparts), each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Grant Notice to be executed by an officer thereunto duly authorized, and the Participant has executed this Grant Notice, effective for all purposes as provided above.
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	General Counsel and Secretary

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	PARTICIPANT

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EXHIBIT A
PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT AGREEMENT
This Performance Share Unit Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made as of the Date of Grant set forth in the Grant Notice to which this Agreement is attached (the “Date of Grant”) by and between Antero Midstream Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and [               ] (“Employee”). Capitalized terms used but not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings specified in the Plan or the Grant Notice.
1.Award. Effective as of the Date of Grant, the Company hereby grants to Employee the Target Amount of PSUs set forth in the Grant Notice on the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Notice, this Agreement and the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference as a part of this Agreement. In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan shall control. To the extent earned, each PSU represents the right to receive one share of Stock, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Grant Notice, this Agreement and the Plan; provided, however, that, depending on the level of performance determined to be attained with respect to the Performance Goals, the number of shares of Stock that may be earned hereunder in respect of this Award may range from 0% to 200% of the Target Amount of PSUs. Unless and until the PSUs have become earned in the manner set forth in the Grant Notice and this Agreement, Employee will have no right to receive any Stock or other payments in respect of the PSUs. Prior to settlement of this Award, the PSUs and this Award represent an unsecured obligation of the Company, payable only from the general assets of the Company.
2.Earning of PSUs.
(a)Following [               ], the Committee will determine the level of achievement of the Performance Goals for the Performance Period. The number of PSUs, if any, that actually become earned for the Performance Period will be determined by the Committee in accordance with the Grant Notice (and any PSUs that do not become so earned shall be automatically forfeited). Unless and until the PSUs have become earned and been settled in accordance with Section 3, Employee will have no right to receive any dividends or other distributions with respect to the PSUs. In the event of the termination of Employee’s employment prior to [               ], except as otherwise provided in Section 2(b) and 2(c) below, all of the PSUs (and all rights arising from such PSUs and from being a holder thereof), will terminate automatically without any further action by the Company and will be automatically forfeited without further notice and at no cost to the Company.
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3.Settlement of PSUs. As soon as administratively practicable following the Committee’s determination of the level of achievement of the Performance Goals for the Performance Period, but in no event later than 60 days following [               ], Employee (or Employee’s permitted transferee, if applicable) shall be issued a number of shares
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of Stock equal to the number of PSUs subject to this Award that become earned based on the level of achievement of the Performance Goals as determined by the Committee in accordance with Section 2. Any fractional PSU that becomes earned hereunder shall be rounded down at the time shares of Stock are issued in settlement of such PSU. No fractional shares of Stock, nor the cash value of any fractional shares of Stock, will be issuable or payable to Employee pursuant to this Agreement. All shares of Stock issued hereunder shall be delivered either by delivering one or more certificates for such shares to Employee or by entering such shares in book-entry form, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion. The value of shares of Stock shall not bear any interest owing to the passage of time. Neither this Section 3 nor any action taken pursuant to or in accordance with this Agreement shall be construed to create a trust or a funded or secured obligation of any kind.
4.Rights as Stockholder.
(a)Neither Employee nor any person claiming under or through Employee shall have any of the rights or privileges of a holder of shares of Stock in respect of any shares that may become deliverable hereunder unless and until certificates representing such shares have been issued or recorded in book entry form on the records of the Company or its transfer agents or registrars, and delivered in certificate or book entry form to Employee or any person claiming under or through Employee.
(b)Each PSU subject to this Award is hereby granted in tandem with a corresponding Dividend Equivalent (“DER”), which DER shall remain outstanding from the Date of Grant until the earlier of the settlement or forfeiture of the PSU to which it corresponds. Each earned DER shall entitle Employee to receive payments, subject to and in accordance with this Agreement, in an amount equal to any dividends paid by the Company in respect of the shares of Common Stock underlying the PSUs to which such DER relates. The Company shall establish, with respect to each PSU, a separate DER bookkeeping account for such PSU (a “DER Account”), which shall be credited (without interest) on the applicable dividend payment dates with an amount equal to any dividends paid during the period that such PSU remains outstanding with respect to the shares of Common Stock underlying the PSU to which such DER relates. Once a PSU becomes earned, the DER (and the DER Account) with respect to such earned PSU shall also become earned. An earned DER (and the DER Account) shall be settled at the same time the earned PSU to which it relates is settled. Similarly, upon the forfeiture of a PSU, the DER (and the DER Account) with respect to such forfeited PSU shall also be forfeited. DERs shall not entitle Employee to any payments relating to dividends paid after the earlier to occur of the applicable PSU settlement date or the forfeiture of the PSU underlying such DER.
5.Tax Withholding. To the extent that the receipt, earning, vesting or settlement of the PSUs results in compensation income or wages to Employee for federal, state, local and/or foreign tax purposes, the Company shall have the authority and the right to deduct or withhold (or cause one of its Affiliates to deduct or withhold), or to require Employee to remit to the Company (or one of its Affiliates), an amount sufficient to satisfy all applicable federal, state and local taxes required by law to be withheld with respect to such event. In satisfaction of the foregoing requirement, unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the Company or one of its Affiliates shall withhold, or cause to be surrendered, from any remuneration (including any of the shares of Stock that may be issuable under this Agreement) then or thereafter payable to Employee an
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amount equal to the aggregate amount of taxes required to be withheld with respect to such event. If such tax obligations are satisfied through net settlement or the surrender of previously owned shares of Stock, the maximum number of shares of Stock that may be so withheld (or surrendered) shall be the number of shares of Stock that have an aggregate Fair Market Value on the date of withholding or surrender equal to the aggregate amount of such tax liabilities determined based on the greatest withholding rates for federal, state, local and/or foreign tax purposes, including payroll taxes, that may be utilized without creating adverse accounting treatment for the Company with respect to the PSUs, as determined by the Committee. Employee acknowledges that there may be adverse tax consequences upon the receipt, earning, vesting or settlement of the PSUs or disposition of the underlying shares of Stock and that Employee has been advised, and hereby is advised, to consult a tax advisor. Employee acknowledges and agrees that none of the Board, the Committee, the Company or any of its Affiliates have made any representation or warranty as to the tax consequences to Employee as a result of the receipt of the PSUs, the earning of the PSUs or the forfeiture of any of the PSUs. Employee represents that Employee is in no manner relying on the Board, the Committee, the Company or any of its Affiliates or any of their respective managers, directors, officers, employees or authorized representatives (including, without limitation, attorneys, accountants, consultants, bankers, lenders, prospective lenders and financial representatives) for tax advice or an assessment of such tax consequences.
6.Non-Transferability. During the lifetime of Employee, the PSUs may not be sold, pledged, assigned or transferred in any manner other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, unless and until the shares of Stock underlying the PSUs have been issued, and all restrictions applicable to such shares have lapsed. Neither the PSUs nor any interest or right therein shall be liable for the debts, contracts or engagements of Employee or his or her successors in interest or shall be subject to disposition by transfer, alienation, anticipation, pledge, encumbrance, assignment or any other means whether such disposition be voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law by judgment, levy, attachment, garnishment or any other legal or equitable proceedings (including bankruptcy), and any attempted disposition thereof shall be null and void and of no effect, except to the extent that such disposition is permitted by the preceding sentence.
7.Compliance with Securities Law. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, the issuance of shares of Stock hereunder will be subject to compliance with all applicable requirements of applicable law with respect to such securities and with the requirements of any stock exchange or market system upon which the Stock may then be listed. No shares of Stock will be issued hereunder if such issuance would constitute a violation of any applicable law or regulation or the requirements of any stock exchange or market system upon which the Stock may then be listed. In addition, shares of Stock will not be issued hereunder unless (a) a registration statement under the Securities Act is in effect at the time of such issuance with respect to the shares to be issued or (b) in the opinion of legal counsel to the Company, the shares to be issued are permitted to be issued in accordance with the terms of an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act. The inability of the Company to obtain from any regulatory body having jurisdiction the authority, if any, deemed by the Company’s legal counsel to be necessary for the lawful issuance and sale of any shares of Stock hereunder will relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue such shares as to which such requisite authority has not been obtained. As a condition to any issuance of Stock hereunder, the Company may require Employee to satisfy any requirements that may be necessary
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Exhibit A-3

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or appropriate to evidence compliance with any applicable law or regulation and to make any representation or warranty with respect to such compliance as may be requested by the Company.
8.Legends. If a stock certificate is issued with respect to shares of Stock delivered hereunder, such certificate shall bear such legend or legends as the Committee deems appropriate in order to reflect the restrictions set forth in this Agreement and to ensure compliance with the terms and provisions of this Agreement, the rules, regulations and other requirements of the SEC, any applicable laws or the requirements of any stock exchange on which the Stock is then listed. If the shares of Stock issued hereunder are held in book-entry form, then such entry will reflect that the shares are subject to the restrictions set forth in this Agreement.
9.Execution of Receipts and Releases. Any issuance or transfer of shares of Stock or other property to Employee or Employee’s legal representative, heir, legatee or distributee, in accordance with this Agreement shall be in full satisfaction of all claims of such person hereunder. As a condition precedent to such payment or issuance, the Company may require Employee or Employee’s legal representative, heir, legatee or distributee to execute (and not revoke within any time provided to do so) a release and receipt therefor in such form as it shall determine appropriate; provided, however, that any review period under such release will not modify the date of settlement with respect to earned PSUs.
10.No Right to Continued Employment or Awards.
(a)For purposes of this Agreement, Employee shall be considered to be employed by the Company as long as Employee remains an employee of the Company, any Affiliate or Antero Resources Corporation, or an employee of a corporation or other entity (or a parent or subsidiary of such corporation or other entity) assuming or substituting a new award for this Award. Without limiting the scope of the preceding sentence, it is specifically provided that Employee shall be considered to have terminated employment with the Company at the time of the termination of the “Affiliate” status of the entity or other organization that employs Employee. Nothing in the adoption of the Plan, nor the award of the PSUs thereunder pursuant to the Grant Notice and this Agreement, shall confer upon Employee the right to continued employment by, or a continued service relationship with, the Company or any such Affiliate, or any other entity, or affect in any way the right of the Company or any such Affiliate, or any other entity to terminate such employment at any time. Unless otherwise provided in a written employment agreement or by applicable law, Employee’s employment by the Company, or any such Affiliate, or any other entity shall be on an at-will basis, and the employment relationship may be terminated at any time by either Employee or the Company, or any such Affiliate, or other entity for any reason whatsoever, with or without cause or notice. Any question as to whether and when there has been a termination of such employment, and the cause of such termination, shall be determined by the Committee or its delegate, and such determination shall be final, conclusive and binding for all purposes.
(b)The grant of the PSUs is a one-time benefit and does not create any contractual or other right to receive a grant of Awards or benefits in lieu of Awards in the future. Any future Awards will be at the sole discretion of the Company.
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Exhibit A-4

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11.Notices. Any notices or other communications provided for in this Agreement shall be sufficient if in writing. In the case of Employee, such notices or communications shall be effectively delivered if hand delivered to Employee at Employee’s principal place of employment or if sent by registered or certified mail to Employee at the last address Employee has filed with the Company. In the case of the Company, such notices or communications shall be effectively delivered if sent by registered or certified mail to the Company at its principal executive offices.
12.Consent to Electronic Delivery; Electronic Signature. In lieu of receiving documents in paper format, Employee agrees, to the fullest extent permitted by law, to accept electronic delivery of any documents that the Company may be required to deliver (including, but not limited to, prospectuses, prospectus supplements, grant or award notifications and agreements, account statements, annual and quarterly reports and all other forms of communications) in connection with this and any other Award made or offered by the Company. Electronic delivery may be via a Company electronic mail system or by reference to a location on a Company intranet to which Employee has access. Employee hereby consents to any and all procedures the Company has established or may establish for an electronic signature system for delivery and acceptance of any such documents that the Company may be required to deliver, and agrees that his or her electronic signature is the same as, and shall have the same force and effect as, his or her manual signature.
13.Agreement to Furnish Information. Employee agrees to furnish to the Company all information requested by the Company to enable it to comply with any reporting or other requirement imposed upon the Company by or under any applicable statute or regulation.
14.Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with regard to the subject matter hereof, and contains all the covenants, promises, representations, warranties and agreements between the parties with respect to the PSUs granted hereby; provided ̧ however, that the terms of this Agreement shall not modify and shall be subject to the terms and conditions of any employment and/or severance agreement between the Company (or an Affiliate or other entity) and Employee in effect as of the date a determination is to be made under this Agreement. Without limiting the scope of the preceding sentence, except as provided therein, all prior understandings and agreements, if any, among the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof are hereby null and void and of no further force and effect. The Committee may, in its sole discretion, amend this Agreement from time to time in any manner that is not inconsistent with the Plan; provided, however, that except as otherwise provided in the Plan or this Agreement, any such amendment that materially reduces the rights of Employee shall be effective only if it is in writing and signed by both Employee and an authorized officer of the Company.
15.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to conflicts of law principles thereof.
16.Successors and Assigns. The Company may assign any of its rights under this Agreement without Employee’s consent. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth herein and in the Plan, this Agreement will be binding upon Employee and Employee’s
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beneficiaries, executors, administrators and the person(s) to whom the PSUs may be transferred by will or the laws of descent or distribution.
17.Clawback. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, the Grant Notice or the Plan to the contrary, to the extent required by (a) applicable law, including, without limitation, the requirements of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, any SEC rule or any applicable securities exchange listing standards and/or (b) any policy that may be adopted or amended by the Board from time to time, all shares of Stock issued hereunder shall be subject to forfeiture, repurchase, recoupment and/or cancellation to the extent necessary to comply with such law(s) and/or policy.
18.Counterparts. The Grant Notice may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Delivery of an executed counterpart of the Grant Notice by facsimile or pdf attachment to electronic mail shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of the Grant Notice.
19.Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction determines that any provision of this Agreement is invalid or unenforceable, then the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
20.Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Rules. If Employee is deemed to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Rules, as determined by the Committee, at a time when Employee becomes eligible for settlement of the PSUs upon his “separation from service” within the meaning of the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Rules, then to the extent necessary to prevent any accelerated or additional tax under the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Rules, such settlement will be delayed until the earlier of: (a) the date that is six months following Employee’s separation from service and (b) Employee’s death. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes no representations that the payments provided under this Agreement are exempt from or compliant with the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Rules and in no event shall the Company be liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties, interest or other expenses that may be incurred by Employee on account of non-compliance with the Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Rules.
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EXHIBIT B
PERFORMANCE SHARE UNIT PERFORMANCE GOAL
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Exhibit B-1

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