Common use of U.S. Tax Consequences Clause in Contracts

U.S. Tax Consequences. Below is a brief summary as of the date of this Restricted Stock Unit Award of certain United States federal tax consequences of the award of the Units and disposition of the Shares delivered in settlement of the Units under the laws in effect as of the date of grant. THIS SUMMARY IS INCOMPLETE, AND THE TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. YOU SHOULD CONSULT A TAX ADVISER BEFORE SETTLEMENT OF THIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD OR DISPOSING OF THE SHARES ISSUED IN SETTLEMENT. There may be a regular federal (and state) income tax liability when the Units vest on the Vesting Date(s). You will be treated as having received compensation income (taxable at ordinary income tax rates) equal to the current Fair Market Value of the Shares underlying the Units on the date of vesting (i.e., when the forfeiture provisions lapse). If Shares issued upon vesting of this Restricted Stock Unit Award are held for at least one year, any gain realized on disposition of those Shares will be treated as long-term capital gain for federal income tax purposes.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Award Agreement (Foster Wheeler Ag), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Foster Wheeler Ag)

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U.S. Tax Consequences. Below is a brief summary as of the date of this Restricted Stock Unit Award of certain United States federal tax consequences of the award of the Units and disposition of the Shares delivered in settlement of the Units under the laws in effect as of the date of grant. THIS SUMMARY IS INCOMPLETE, AND THE TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. YOU SHOULD CONSULT A TAX ADVISER BEFORE SETTLEMENT OF THIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD OR DISPOSING OF THE SHARES ISSUED IN SETTLEMENT. There may be a regular federal (and state) income tax liability when the Units vest on the Vesting Date(s). You will be treated as having received compensation income (taxable at ordinary income tax rates) equal to the current Fair Market Value of the Shares underlying the Units on the date of vesting (i.e., when the forfeiture provisions lapse). If Shares issued upon vesting of this Restricted Stock Unit Award are held for at least one year, any gain realized on disposition of those Shares will be treated as long-term capital gain for federal income tax purposes. You are obligated as a condition of receiving this Restricted Stock Unit Award to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations that apply thereto.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Award Agreement (Foster Wheeler Ag)

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U.S. Tax Consequences. Below is a brief summary as of the date of this Restricted Stock Unit Award of certain United States federal tax consequences of the award of the Units and disposition of the Shares delivered in upon settlement of the Units under the laws in effect as of the date of grant. THIS SUMMARY IS INCOMPLETE, AND THE TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. YOU PARTICIPANT SHOULD CONSULT A TAX ADVISER BEFORE SETTLEMENT OF THIS RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD OR DISPOSING OF THE SHARES ISSUED IN SETTLEMENTSHARES. There may be a regular federal (and state) income tax liability when the Units vest on the Vesting Date(s). You will be treated as having received compensation income (taxable at ordinary income tax rates) equal to the current Fair Market Value of the Shares underlying the Units on the date of vesting (i.e., when the forfeiture provisions lapse). If Shares issued upon vesting of this Restricted Stock Unit Award are held for at least one year, any gain realized on disposition of those Shares will be treated as long-term capital gain for federal income tax purposes.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (Foster Wheeler LTD)

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