actions, including any amendments or actions that would result in a reduction to the benefit payable under this Award, in each case, without the consent of the recipient of the Award, as may be necessary to ensure that all vesting or settlement provided under this Award are made in a manner that complies with Section 409A of the Code or to mitigate any additional tax, interest and/or penalties or other adverse tax consequences that may apply under Section 409A of the Code if compliance is not practical; provided, however, that nothing in this Section 6 creates an obligation on the part of Teradyne to modify the terms of this Award or the Plan. In that light, Teradyne makes no representation that the terms of this Award will comply with Section 409A of the Code or that the settlement of this Award will not be subject to taxes, interest and penalties or other adverse tax consequences under Section 409A of the Code. In no event whatsoever shall Teradyne or any of its affiliates be liable to the recipient of this Award or any other party for any additional tax, interest, penalties or other liability that may be imposed on the recipient of this Award by Section 409A of the Code or for any action taken by Teradyne with respect thereto.
7.Governing Law and Venue. The Award and the provisions of this Agreement are governed by, and subject to, the laws of the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts, without regard to the conflict of law provisions, as provided in the Plan. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises under this Award or this Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the jurisdiction of the Commonwealth ofMassachusetts,agree that such litigation shall be conducted in the courts ofMiddlesex County, or the federal courts for the United States for the District of Massachusetts, where this grant is made and/or to be performed.
8.Electronic Delivery and Acceptance. Teradyne may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. The recipient hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through anon-line or electronic system established and maintained by Teradyne or a third party designated by Teradyne.
9.Severability.The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions are determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable.
10.Imposition of Other Requirements.Teradyne reserves the right to impose other requirements on the recipient’s participation in the Plan, on the RSUs and on any shares of common stock acquired under the Plan, to the extent Teradyne determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require the recipient to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
11.Waiver. The recipient acknowledges that a waiver by Teradyne of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, or of any subsequent breach by the recipient or any other recipient.
12.No Advice Regarding Grant.Teradyne is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is Teradyne making any recommendations regarding the recipient’s participation in the Plan, or the recipient’s acquisition or sale of the underlying shares of common stock. The recipient should consult with his or her own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding his or her participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.
13.Insider Trading Restrictions/Market Abuse Laws.The recipient acknowledges that, depending on the recipient’s or his or her broker’s country of residence or where the shares of common stock are listed, the recipient may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws which may affect the recipient’s ability to accept, acquire, sell or otherwise dispose of shares of common stock, rights to shares of common stock (e.g., RSUs) or rights linked to the value of shares of common stock under the Plan during such times the recipient is considered to have “inside information” regarding Teradyne (as defined by the laws or regulations in the recipient’s country). The recipient is responsible for ensuring compliance with any restrictions and should consult his or her personal legal advisor on this matter.
14.Recoupment. The recipient agrees that the RSUs and any financial gain realized by the recipient through settlement of the RSUs or sale of any shares of common stock acquired shall be subject to forfeiture and/or repayment to the Company to the extent required to comply with any applicable laws or the rules and regulations of the securities exchange or inter-dealer quotation system on which the shares of common stock are listed or quoted, including, without limitation, pursuant to Section 954 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010.
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