UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the quarterly period ended January 30, 2021
OR
| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 1-7819
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||||||||||||
(781 ) 329-4700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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| Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ||||||||||||||||||
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
As of January 30, 2021 there were 368,893,742 shares of common stock of the registrant, $0.16 2/3 par value per share, outstanding.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
| ITEM 1. | Financial Statements | ||||
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Cost of sales | |||||||||||
| Gross margin | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||
| Research and development | |||||||||||
| Selling, marketing, general and administrative | |||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | |||||||||||
| Special charges | |||||||||||
| Operating income: | |||||||||||
| Nonoperating expense (income): | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | |||||||||||
| Interest income | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Other, net | ( | ||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | |||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Shares used to compute earnings per common share – basic | |||||||||||
| Shares used to compute earnings per common share – diluted | |||||||||||
| Basic earnings per common share | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Diluted earnings per common share | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | ( | ||||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges (net of taxes of $ | ( | ||||||||||
Changes in pension plans including transition obligation, net actuarial loss and foreign currency translation adjustments (net of taxes of $ | ( | ||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ||||||||||
| Comprehensive income | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| January 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current Assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accounts receivable | |||||||||||
| Inventories | |||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | |||||||||||
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| Property, Plant and Equipment, at Cost | |||||||||||
| Land and buildings | |||||||||||
| Machinery and equipment | |||||||||||
| Office equipment | |||||||||||
| Leasehold improvements | |||||||||||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Net property, plant and equipment | |||||||||||
| Other Assets | |||||||||||
| Other investments | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | |||||||||||
| Deferred tax assets | |||||||||||
| Other assets | |||||||||||
| Total other assets | |||||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Income taxes payable | |||||||||||
| Debt, current | |||||||||||
| Accrued liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
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| Long-term debt | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | |||||||||||
| Income taxes payable | |||||||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total non-current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||||||
| Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, $ | |||||||||||
Common stock, | |||||||||||
| Capital in excess of par value | |||||||||||
| Retained earnings | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | |||||||||||
| $ | $ | ||||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| Three Months Ended January 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital in | Accumulated Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Excess of | Retained | Comprehensive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Par Value | Earnings | Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE, OCTOBER 31, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared and paid - $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of stock under stock plans and other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock repurchased | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE, JANUARY 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended February 1, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capital in | Accumulated Other | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | Excess of | Retained | Comprehensive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shares | Amount | Par Value | Earnings | Loss | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| BALANCE, November 2, 2019 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends declared and paid - $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of stock as charitable contribution | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of stock under stock plans and other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive loss | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock repurchased | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BALANCE, FEBRUARY 1, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operations: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | |||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | |||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Non-cash contribution to charitable foundation | |||||||||||
| Other non-cash activity | ( | ||||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total adjustments | |||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from other investments | |||||||||||
| Additions to property, plant and equipment | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash paid for asset acquisition | ( | ||||||||||
| Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | ( | ||||||||||
| Changes in other assets | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Dividend payments to shareholders | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from employee stock plans | |||||||||||
| Changes in other financing activities | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash used for financing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | |||||||||||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | ( | ||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying notes.
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ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 30, 2021 (UNAUDITED)
(all tabular amounts in thousands except per share amounts and percentages)
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, the information furnished in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflects all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary to fairly state the results for these interim periods and should be read in conjunction with Analog Devices, Inc.’s (the Company) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 (fiscal 2020) and related notes. The results of operations for the interim periods shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending October 30, 2021 (fiscal 2021) or any future period.
Proposed acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
On July 12, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement (the Merger Agreement) to acquire Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (Maxim), an independent manufacturer of innovative analog and mixed-signal products and technologies. See Note 13, Acquisitions, for additional information.
Note 2 – Stock-Based Compensation and Shareholders' Equity
A summary of the Company’s stock option activity as of January 30, 2021 and changes during the three-month period then ended is presented below:
Options Outstanding (in thousands) | Weighted- Average Exercise Price Per Share | Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term in Years | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Options outstanding at October 31, 2020 | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Options granted | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Options exercised | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Options forfeited | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Options expired | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Options outstanding at January 30, 2021 | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Options exercisable at January 30, 2021 | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Options vested or expected to vest at January 30, 2021 (1) | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1) In addition to the vested options, the Company expects a portion of the unvested options to vest at some point in the future. The number of options expected to vest is calculated by applying an estimated forfeiture rate to the unvested options.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company issued a special performance stock option award to the Company's chief executive officer. The performance stock option award is exercisable for up to 460,000 shares of the Company's common stock (the Target Number of Shares) at an exercise price per share of $144.06 , which was the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant, and vests subject to the satisfaction of certain target stock price thresholds during a -year period, measured on the basis of the average of the closing prices of the Company's common stock over 70 consecutive trading days. The actual number of shares that will become exercisable will range from 0 % to a maximum of 100 % of the Target Number of Shares based on the attainment of such target stock price thresholds at any time during a -year period from December 15, 2020 to December 15, 2025. The grant date fair value of the award was calculated using the Monte Carlo simulation model which utilizes multiple input variables that determine the probability of satisfying the performance conditions stipulated in the award to calculate the fair market value. The Monte Carlo simulation model also uses stock price volatility and other variables to estimate the probability of satisfying the performance conditions, including the possibility that the market condition may not be satisfied, and the resulting fair value of the award.
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During the three-month periods ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, the total intrinsic value of options exercised (i.e., the difference between the market price at exercise and the price paid by the employee to exercise the options) was $30.4 million and $20.3 million, respectively.
A summary of the Company’s restricted stock unit/award activity as of January 30, 2021 and changes during the three-month period then ended is presented below:
Restricted Stock Units/Awards Outstanding (in thousands) | Weighted- Average Grant- Date Fair Value Per Share | ||||||||||
| Restricted stock units/awards outstanding at October 31, 2020 | $ | ||||||||||
| Units/Awards granted | $ | ||||||||||
| Restrictions lapsed | ( | $ | |||||||||
| Forfeited | ( | $ | |||||||||
| Restricted stock units/awards outstanding at January 30, 2021 | $ | ||||||||||
In the first quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company issued approximately 110,000 performance-based restricted stock units (Maxim Integration PRSUs) related to the Company's planned acquisition of Maxim to a select group of employees. The number of Maxim Integration PRSUs that may be earned will range from 0 % to a maximum of 200 % of the issued amount of Maxim Integration PRSUs and will be determined according to the achievement of certain performance metrics. Any shares earned will vest on the 60th day following the -year anniversary of the closing of the Maxim acquisition. If the Maxim acquisition does not close, the awards will be cancelled. The grant date fair value of these awards were calculated using the value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant, reduced by the present value of dividends expected to be paid on the Company's common stock prior to vesting. The grant-date fair value of these awards is also impacted by the number of units that are expected to vest during the performance period and is adjusted through the related stock-based compensation expense at each reporting period based on the probability of achievement of that performance condition.
As of January 30, 2021, there was $267.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based awards comprised of stock options and restricted stock units/awards. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years. The total grant-date fair values of awards that vested during the three-month periods ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020 were approximately $15.6 million and $14.8 million, respectively.
Total stock-based compensation expense recognized was as follows:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Cost of sales | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Research and development | |||||||||||
| Selling, marketing, general and administrative | |||||||||||
| Total stock-based compensation expense | $ | $ | |||||||||
As of January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, the Company capitalized $5.7 million and $5.8 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation in Inventories on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Common Stock Repurchases
As of January 30, 2021, the Company had repurchased a total of approximately 157.1 million shares of its common stock for approximately $6.4 billion under the Company's share repurchase program. As of January 30, 2021, an additional $1.7 billion remains available for repurchase of shares under the current authorized program. The Company also repurchases shares in settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due upon the vesting of restricted stock units/awards or the exercise of stock options. Future repurchases of common stock will be dependent upon the Company's financial position, results of operations, outlook, liquidity, and other factors deemed relevant by the Company.
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Note 3 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
The following table provides the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (AOCI) by component and the related tax effects during the first three months of fiscal 2021.
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | Unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives | Pension plans | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||
| October 31, 2020 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified out of other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Tax effects | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 30, 2021 | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ( | |||||||||||||||
The amounts reclassified out of AOCI into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity with presentation location during each period were as follows:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive Income Component | January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | Location | |||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized holding losses (gains) on derivatives | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency forwards | $ | ( | $ | ( | Cost of sales | |||||||||||||||
| ( | Research and development | |||||||||||||||||||
| ( | Selling, marketing, general and administrative | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate derivatives | Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||
| ( | Total before tax | |||||||||||||||||||
| ( | Tax | |||||||||||||||||||
Effect of | ( | Retained earnings | ||||||||||||||||||
| $ | ( | $ | ( | Net of tax | ||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of pension components included in the computation of net periodic pension cost | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Actuarial losses | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ( | ( | Tax | ||||||||||||||||||
| $ | $ | Net of tax | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total amounts reclassified out of AOCI, net of tax | $ | ( | $ | ( | ||||||||||||||||
Realized gains or losses on investments are determined based on the specific identification basis and are recognized in nonoperating expense (income). There were no material net realized gains or losses from the sales of available-for-sale investments during any of the fiscal periods presented.
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Note 4 – Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Basic shares: | |||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding | |||||||||||
| Earnings per common share basic: | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Diluted shares: | |||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding | |||||||||||
| Assumed exercise of common stock equivalents | |||||||||||
| Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares | |||||||||||
| Earnings per common share diluted: | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Anti-dilutive shares related to: | |||||||||||
| Outstanding stock-based awards | |||||||||||
Note 5 – Special Charges
The following table is a quarterly roll-forward from October 31, 2020 to January 30, 2021 of the employee separation and exit cost accruals established related to existing restructuring actions:
| Accrued Restructuring | Closure of Manufacturing Facilities | Repositioning Action | Other Actions | ||||||||||||||
| Balance at October 31, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| First quarter fiscal 2021 special charges | |||||||||||||||||
| Severance and other payments | ( | ( | ( | ||||||||||||||
| Effect of foreign currency on accrual | |||||||||||||||||
| Balance at January 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Current - accrued liabilities | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
Repositioning Action
The Company recorded special charges of $137.5 million on a cumulative basis through January 30, 2021, as a result of organizational initiatives to better align the global workforce with the Company's long-term strategic plan. Approximately $123.3 million of the total charges was for severance and fringe benefit costs in accordance with either the Company's ongoing benefit plan or statutory requirements for the impacted manufacturing, engineering and selling, marketing, general and administrative (SMG&A) employees. The remaining $14.2 million of the charges were recorded in fiscal 2019 and related to the write-off of acquired intellectual property due to the Company's decision to discontinue certain product development strategies.
Closure of Manufacturing Facilities
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Note 6 – Property, Plant and Equipment
As discussed in Note 5, Special Charges, the Company is planning to transition testing operations currently handled in its Singapore facility to its facilities in Penang, Malaysia and the Philippines, in addition to its outsourced assembly and test partners. Accordingly, management has entered into an agreement to sell the facility in Singapore in May 2021 and has determined that this facility and certain equipment therein have met the held for sale criteria as specified in ASC 360. No write-down to fair value was required upon this designation during fiscal 2020, as the fair value of the asset group, less costs to sell, was greater than its carrying value. As shown below, this carrying value was reclassified from various line items within Property, plant and equipment to Prepaid expenses and other current assets upon designation and remains in Prepaid expenses and other current assets as of January 30, 2021.
| Land and buildings | $ | ||||
| Machinery and equipment | |||||
| Office equipment | |||||
| Leasehold improvements | |||||
| Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ||||
| Net property, plant and equipment reclassified to Prepaid expenses and other current assets | $ | ||||
Note 7 – Segment Information
The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of integrated circuits. The Company operates and tracks its results in one reportable segment based on the aggregation of eight operating segments.
Revenue Trends by End Market
The following table summarizes revenue by end market. The categorization of revenue by end market is determined using a variety of data points including the technical characteristics of the product, the “sold to” customer information, the “ship to” customer information and the end customer product or application into which the Company’s product will be incorporated. As data systems for capturing and tracking this data and the Company's methodology evolves and improves, the categorization of products by end market can vary over time. When this occurs, the Company reclassifies revenue by end market for prior periods. Such reclassifications typically do not materially change the sizing of, or the underlying trends of results within, each end market.
| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | % of Revenue* | Y/Y% | Revenue | % of Revenue* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Industrial | $ | % | % | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | % | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Automotive | % | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer | % | % | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | % | % | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| * The sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue by Sales Channel
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| Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Channel | Revenue | % of Revenue* | Revenue | % of Revenue* | |||||||||||||||||||
| Distributors | $ | % | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Direct customers | % | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | % | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | % | $ | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| * The sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Note 8 – Fair Value
The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company applies the following fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Level 1 — Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 — Level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. If the asset or liability has a specified (contractual) term, a Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 — Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
The tables below, set forth by level, presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, excluding accrued interest components that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020. The tables exclude cash on hand and assets and liabilities that are measured at historical cost or any basis other than fair value. As of January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, the Company held $205.7 million and $239.6 million, respectively, of cash and held-to-maturity investments that were excluded from the tables below.
| January 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||
Fair Value measurement at Reporting Date using: | |||||||||||||||||
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Total | |||||||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||||||||
| Cash equivalents: | |||||||||||||||||
| Available-for-sale: | |||||||||||||||||
| Government and institutional money market funds | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Corporate obligations (1) | |||||||||||||||||
| Other assets: | |||||||||||||||||
| Deferred compensation investments | |||||||||||||||||
| Forward foreign currency exchange contracts (2) | |||||||||||||||||
| Total assets measured at fair value | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||
| Interest rate derivatives | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Total liabilities measured at fair value | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
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(1)The amortized cost of the Company’s investments classified as available-for-sale as of January 30, 2021 was $20.0 million.
(2)The Company has master netting arrangements by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. See Note 9, Derivatives, in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to the Company's master netting arrangements.
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(1)The Company has master netting arrangements by counterparty with respect to derivative contracts. See Note 9, Derivatives, in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to the Company's master netting arrangements.
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments:
Cash equivalents — These investments are adjusted to fair value based on quoted market prices or are determined using a yield curve model based on current market rates.
Deferred compensation plan investments — The fair value of these mutual fund, money market fund and equity investments are based on quoted market prices.
Interest rate derivatives — The fair value of the interest rate derivatives is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis based on the contractual terms of the derivative.
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts — The estimated fair value of forward foreign currency exchange contracts, which includes derivatives that are accounted for as cash flow hedges and those that are not designated as cash flow hedges, is based on the estimated amount the Company would receive if it sold these agreements at the reporting date taking into consideration current interest rates as well as the creditworthiness of the counterparty for assets and the Company’s creditworthiness for liabilities. The fair value of these instruments is based upon valuation models using current market information such as strike price, spot rate, maturity date and volatility.
Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Debt — The table below presents the estimated fair value of certain financial instruments not recorded at fair value on a recurring basis. The carrying amounts of the term loan approximates fair value. The term loan is classified as a Level 2 measurement according to the fair value hierarchy. The fair values of the senior unsecured notes are obtained from broker prices and are classified as Level 1 measurements according to the fair value hierarchy.
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As of January 30, 2021, the Company believed that none of its unrealized losses on its available-for-sale investments were attributable to credit losses and therefore were not impaired. The investments with unrealized losses consisted primarily of corporate debt securities. In making the determination that the decline in fair value of these securities did not indicate impairment, the Company considered various factors, including, but not limited to: the extent to which fair value was less than cost; the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuers; and the Company’s intent not to sell these securities and the assessment that it is more likely than not that the Company would not be required to sell these securities before the recovery of their amortized cost basis.
Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, are reported as a component of AOCI in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. No material amounts were reclassified out of AOCI during the three months ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020 for realized gains or losses on available-for-sale investments.
Note 9 – Derivatives
The total notional amounts of forward foreign currency derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments of cash flow hedges denominated in Euros, British Pounds, Philippine Pesos and Japanese Yen as of January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020 were $217.0 million and $202.7 million, respectively. The fair values of forward foreign currency derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020 were as follows:
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As of January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, the total notional amounts of undesignated hedges related to forward foreign currency exchange contracts were $87.5 million and $62.7 million, respectively. The fair values of these hedging instruments in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets were immaterial as of January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020.
The Company estimates that $5.1 million, net of tax, of settlements of forward foreign currency derivative instruments included in AOCI will be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months.
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All the Company’s derivative financial instruments are eligible for netting arrangements that allow the Company and its counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other. Derivative assets and liabilities that can be net settled under these arrangements have been presented in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets on a net basis. As of January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, none of the netting arrangements involved collateral.
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As of January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, the fair value of the interest rate swap agreement designated as a cash flow hedge was $185.3 million and $214.6 million, respectively, and is included within Accrued liabilities in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
For information on the unrealized holding gains (losses) on derivatives included in and reclassified out of AOCI into the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income related to forward foreign currency exchange contracts, see Note 3, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income, in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
Note 10 – Inventories
Inventories at January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020 were as follows:
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Note 11 – Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rates for the three-month periods ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020 were below the U.S. statutory tax rate of 21.0
The Company has numerous audits ongoing throughout the world including: an IRS income tax audit for the fiscal years ended November 3, 2018 (fiscal 2018) and November 2, 2019 (fiscal 2019); various U.S. state and local tax audits; and international audits, including the transfer pricing audit in Ireland discussed below. The Company's U.S. federal tax returns prior to the fiscal year ended October 28, 2017 (fiscal 2017) are no longer subject to examination.
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Note 12 – New Accounting Pronouncements
Standards Implemented
Financial Instruments
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASU 2016-13). ASU 2016-13 requires a financial asset (or group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the amortized cost basis of the financial asset(s) to present the net carrying value at the amount expected to be collected on the financial asset. In 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-05, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief (ASU 2019-05) and ASU 2019-11, Codification Improvements to Topic 326 (ASU 2019-11). ASU 2019-05 allows an entity to irrevocably elect the fair value option for certain financial instruments. Once elected, an entity would recognize the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the financial instrument as part of the cumulative effect adjustments associated with the adoption of ASU 2016-13. ASU 2019-11 allows entities to exclude the accrued interest component of amortized cost from various disclosures required by ASC 326.
The Company is exposed to credit losses through sales of its products and certain financial instruments. The Company determines if there is an expected loss on its accounts receivables using historical collection experience, current and future economic and market conditions and a review of the current status of customers' trade accounts receivables. The Company adopted these standards effective November 1, 2020 using the modified retrospective approach, which did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. See Note 8, Fair Value, in these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information related to how the Company assesses credit losses on its available-for-sale debt securities.
Income taxes
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. ASU 2019-12 eliminates certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. It also clarifies and simplifies other aspects of the accounting for income taxes. The Company adopted ASU 2019-12 in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Upon adoption, ASU 2019-12 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations.
Retirement Benefits
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation-Retirement Benefits-Defined Benefit Plans-General (Topic 715-20): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans (ASU 2018-14), which modifies the disclosure requirements for defined benefit pension plans and other post-retirement plans. ASU 2018-14 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2018-14 in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Upon adoption, ASU 2018-14 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations.
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Standards to Be Implemented
Reference Rate Reform
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional guidance for accounting for contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform, if certain criteria are met. The provisions of this standard are available for election through December 31, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the reference rate reform on its contracts and the resulting impact of adopting this standard on our financial statements.
Note 13 – Acquisitions
Proposed acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
On July 12, 2020, the Company entered into the Merger Agreement to acquire Maxim, an independent manufacturer of innovative analog and mixed-signal products and technologies. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Maxim stockholders will receive, for each outstanding share of Maxim common stock, 0.630 of a share of the Company’s common stock at the closing. The estimated merger consideration is approximately $27.0 billion based on the closing price of the Company's common stock on February 12, 2021. The value of the merger consideration will fluctuate based upon changes in the price of the Company's common stock and the number of shares of Maxim common stock, restricted stock awards and restricted stock unit awards outstanding on the closing date.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including receipt of certain non-U.S. regulatory approvals. The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, has expired. The Merger Agreement includes termination rights for both the Company and Maxim. The Company may be required to pay Maxim a regulatory termination fee of $830.0 million in cash if the Merger Agreement is terminated in certain circumstances involving the failure to obtain required regulatory approvals. On October 8, 2020, the required shareholder approvals relating to the Merger Agreement were obtained from both the Company's shareholders and Maxim's shareholders.
In the first three months of fiscal 2021, the Company incurred $15.2 million of transaction-related costs recorded within Selling, marketing, general and administrative expenses in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income.
Maxim Merger Litigation
Note 14 – Subsequent Events
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| ITEM 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | ||||
This information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 (fiscal 2020).
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the following discussion, contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbor created under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other safe harbors under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “continues,” “may,” “could” and “will,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections regarding our future financial performance; the proposed acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.; our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses; our future liquidity, capital needs and capital expenditures; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition and results of operations; our future market position and expected competitive changes in the marketplace for our products; our ability to pay dividends or repurchase stock; our ability to service our outstanding debt; our expected tax rate; the effect of changes in or the application of new or revised tax laws; expected cost savings; the effect of new accounting pronouncements; our ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses and technologies; and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including those identified in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, including to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of the filing of this report, except to the extent required by law.
Impact of COVID-19 on our Business
The pandemic caused by the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has resulted in government authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders and shutdowns. These measures have impacted and likely will continue to impact our workforce and operations, the operations of our customers and those of our respective vendors and suppliers. We have significant operations worldwide, including in the United States, the Philippines, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, China and India. Each of these countries has been affected by the pandemic and taken measures to try to contain it, resulting in disruptions at some of our manufacturing operations and facilities. Since the beginning of the third quarter of fiscal 2020, our manufacturing operations and supply chain generally stabilized at normal levels, but that could change in the future given that the COVID-19 situation remains dynamic.
The spread of COVID-19 has caused us to modify our business practices (including restricting employee travel, modifying employee work locations and cancelling physical participation in meetings, events and conferences) and we may take further actions as may be required by government authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, partners, suppliers and shareholders.
While we are confident that our strategy and long-term contingency planning have positioned us well to weather the current uncertainty, we cannot at this time fully quantify or forecast the impact of COVID-19 on our business. The degree to which COVID-19 impacts our business, financial condition and results of operations will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain, and we cannot provide assurance as to the duration and scope of the pandemic, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, or how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume.
Proposed Acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
On July 12, 2020, we entered into a definitive agreement (the Merger Agreement) to acquire Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (Maxim), an independent manufacturer of innovative analog and mixed-signal products and technologies. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Maxim stockholders will receive, for each outstanding share of Maxim common stock, 0.630 of a share of our common stock. The estimated merger consideration is approximately $27.0 billion based on the closing price of our common stock on February 12, 2021. Following the approval of Maxim stockholders and our shareholders, as well as the expiration of the waiting-period applicable to U.S. regulatory approval, the transaction is subject to customary closing
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conditions, including receipt of certain non-U.S. regulatory approvals. See Note 13, Acquisitions, in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further information.
Results of Operations
Overview
(all tabular amounts in thousands except per share amounts and percentages)
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| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,558,458 | $ | 1,303,565 | $ | 254,893 | 20 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin % | 67.1 | % | 65.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 388,519 | $ | 203,874 | $ | 184,645 | 91 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net income as a % of revenue | 24.9 | % | 15.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | 1.04 | $ | 0.55 | $ | 0.49 | 89 | % | |||||||||||||||
Revenue Trends by End Market
The following table summarizes revenue by end market. The categorization of revenue by end market is determined using a variety of data points including the technical characteristics of the product, the “sold to” customer information, the “ship to” customer information and the end customer product or application into which our product will be incorporated. As data systems for capturing and tracking this data and our methodology evolves and improves, the categorization of products by end market can vary over time. When this occurs, we reclassify revenue by end market for prior periods. Such reclassifications typically do not materially change the sizing of, or the underlying trends of results within, each end market.
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| Revenue | % of Revenue* | Y/Y% | Revenue | % of Revenue* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Industrial | $ | 855,454 | 55 | % | 24 | % | $ | 687,685 | 53 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | 281,049 | 18 | % | 16 | % | 241,804 | 19 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Automotive | 245,250 | 16 | % | 19 | % | 205,712 | 16 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer | 176,705 | 11 | % | 5 | % | 168,364 | 13 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 1,558,458 | 100 | % | 20 | % | $ | 1,303,565 | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| * The sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue increased in the three-month period ended January 30, 2021, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, primarily as a result of higher demand for our products across all end markets.
Revenue by Sales Channel
The following table summarizes revenue by sales channel. We sell our products globally through a direct sales force, third party distributors, independent sales representatives and via our website. Distributors are customers that buy products with the intention of reselling them. Direct customers are non-distributor customers and consist primarily of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Other customers include the U.S. government, government prime contractors and certain commercial customers for which revenue is recorded over time.
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| Revenue | % of Revenue* | Revenue | % of Revenue* | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distributors | $ | 946,386 | 61 | % | $ | 747,561 | 57 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Direct customers | 589,456 | 38 | % | 529,731 | 41 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Other | 22,616 | 1 | % | 26,273 | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 1,558,458 | 100 | % | $ | 1,303,565 | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||
| * The sum of the individual percentages may not equal the total due to rounding. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
As indicated in the table above, the percentage of total revenue sold via each channel has remained relatively consistent in the periods presented, but can fluctuate from time to time based on end customer demand.
Gross Margin
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| Gross margin | $ | 1,045,371 | $ | 848,142 | $ | 197,229 | 23 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Gross margin % | 67.1 | % | 65.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin percentage increased by 200 basis points in the three-month period ended January 30, 2021, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, primarily as a result of higher utilization of our factories due to increased customer demand.
Research and Development (R&D)
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| R&D expenses | $ | 288,150 | $ | 257,073 | $ | 31,077 | 12 | % | |||||||||||||||
| R&D expenses as a % of revenue | 18 | % | 20 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
R&D expenses increased in the three-month period ended January 30, 2021, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, primarily as a result of higher R&D employee-related variable compensation expense and salary and benefit expenses, partially offset by lower discretionary spending.
R&D expenses as a percentage of revenue will fluctuate from year-to-year depending on the amount of revenue and the success of new product development efforts, which we view as critical to our future growth. We expect to continue the development of innovative technologies and processes for new products. We believe that a continued commitment to R&D is essential to maintain product leadership with our existing products as well as to provide innovative new product offerings. Therefore, we expect to continue to make significant R&D investments in the future.
Selling, Marketing, General and Administrative (SMG&A)
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| SMG&A expenses | $ | 185,275 | $ | 199,280 | $ | (14,005) | (7) | % | |||||||||||||||
| SMG&A expenses as a % of revenue | 12 | % | 15 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
SMG&A expenses decreased in the three-month period ended January 30, 2021, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, primarily as a result of a $40.0 million charitable contribution to the Analog Devices Foundation made in the first quarter of fiscal 2020, partially offset by $15.2 million in acquisition-related transaction costs in connection with the proposed acquisition of Maxim as well as higher variable compensation expense in the first quarter of the fiscal year ending October 30, 2021 (fiscal 2021).
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Operating Income
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| Operating income | $ | 463,860 | $ | 273,428 | $ | 190,432 | 70 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Operating income as a % of revenue | 29.8 | % | 21.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
The year-over-year increase in operating income in the three-month period ended January 30, 2021 was primarily the result of an increase in revenue of $254.9 million, which drove a higher gross margin of $197.2 million, and decreases of $14.0 million in SMG&A expenses and $10.7 million in special charges, partially offset by a $31.1 million increase in R&D expenses, as described above under the headings Revenue Trends by End Market, Gross Margin, Selling, Marketing, General and Administrative (SMG&A) and Research and Development (R&D).
Nonoperating Expense (Income)
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| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | $ Change | |||||||||||||||
| Total nonoperating expense (income) | $ | 27,242 | $ | 47,211 | $ | (19,969) | |||||||||||
The year-over-year decrease in nonoperating expense in the three-month period ended January 30, 2021 was primarily the result of a $16.2 million gain recorded in other investments in the first quarter of fiscal 2021.
Provision for Income Taxes
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| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | $ Change | |||||||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | $ | 48,099 | $ | 22,343 | $ | 25,756 | |||||||||||
| Effective income tax rate | 11.0 | % | 9.9 | % | |||||||||||||
The effective tax rates for the three-month periods ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020 were below the U.S. statutory tax rate of 21% due to lower statutory tax rates applicable to our operations in the foreign jurisdictions in which we earn income. Our pretax income for the three-month periods ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020 was primarily generated in Ireland at a tax rate of 12.5%.
See Note 11, Income Taxes, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for further discussion.
Net Income
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| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 388,519 | $ | 203,874 | $ | 184,645 | 91 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Net Income as a % of revenue | 24.9 | % | 15.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted EPS | $ | 1.04 | $ | 0.55 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net income increased in the three-month period ended January 30, 2021, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, as a result of a $190.4 million increase in operating income and a $20.0 million decrease in nonoperating expense (income), partially offset by a $25.8 million increase in provision for income taxes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At January 30, 2021, our principal source of liquidity was $1,048.1 million of cash and cash equivalents, of which approximately $245.8 million was held in the United States and the balance of our cash and cash equivalents was held outside the United States in various foreign subsidiaries. We manage our worldwide cash requirements by, among other things, reviewing available funds held by our foreign subsidiaries and the cost effectiveness by which those funds can be accessed in the United States. We do not expect current regulatory restrictions or taxes on repatriation to have a material adverse effect on our overall liquidity, financial condition or the results of operations. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less, including money market funds. We maintain these balances with high credit quality counterparties, continually monitor the amount of credit exposure to any one issuer and diversify our investments in order to minimize our credit risk.
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We believe that our existing sources of liquidity and cash expected to be generated from future operations, together with existing and anticipated available long-term financing, will be sufficient to fund operations, capital expenditures, research and development efforts, transaction costs associated with our proposed merger with Maxim and dividend payments (if any) in the immediate future and for at least the next twelve months.
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| January 30, 2021 | February 1, 2020 | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 427,941 | $ | 349,648 | |||||||
| Net cash provided by operations as a % of revenue | 27 | % | 27 | % | |||||||
| Net cash used for investing activities | $ | (75,071) | $ | (54,732) | |||||||
| Net cash used for financing activities | $ | (363,823) | $ | (289,572) | |||||||
The following changes contributed to the net change in cash and cash equivalents in the three-month period ended January 30, 2021 as compared to the same period in fiscal 2020.
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities is net income adjusted for certain non-cash items and changes in operating assets and liabilities. The increase in cash provided by operating activities during the three-month period ended January 30, 2021, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, was primarily the result of higher net income adjusted for non-cash items, partially offset by changes in working capital.
Investing Activities
Investing cash flows generally consist of capital expenditures and cash used for acquisitions. The increase in cash used for investing activities during the three-month period ended January 30, 2021, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, was primarily the result of cash payments for an asset acquisition and higher capital additions, partially offset by proceeds from other investments.
Financing Activities
Financing cash flows generally consist of payments of dividends to stockholders, repurchases of common stock, issuance and repayment of debt and proceeds from the sale of shares of common stock pursuant to employee equity incentive plans. The increase in cash used for financing activities during the three-month period ended January 30, 2021, as compared to the same period of the prior fiscal year, was primarily the result of increases in common stock repurchases and dividend payments to shareholders.
Working Capital
| January 30, 2021 | October 31, 2020 | $ Change | % Change | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | $ | 826,964 | $ | 737,536 | $ | 89,428 | 12 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Days sales outstanding* | 46 | 45 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Inventory | $ | 618,640 | $ | 608,260 | $ | 10,380 | 2 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Days cost of sales in inventory* | 109 | 116 | |||||||||||||||||||||
* We use the average of the current quarter and prior quarter ending accounts receivable and ending inventory balances in our calculation of days sales outstanding and days cost of sales in inventory, respectively.
The increase in accounts receivable in dollars was primarily the result of variations in the timing of collections and billings.
Inventory in dollars increased, primarily as a result of our efforts to balance manufacturing production, demand and inventory levels. Our inventory levels are impacted by our need to support forecasted sales demand and variations between those forecasts and actual demand.
Current liabilities increased to approximately $1,676.8 million at January 30, 2021 from approximately $1,365.0 million at the end of fiscal 2020. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the current portion of our debt, partially offset by decreases in accrued liabilities and income taxes payable.
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Debt
As of January 30, 2021, our debt obligations consisted of the following:
| Principal Amount Outstanding | |||||
| 3-Year term loan, due March 2022 | $ | 925,000 | |||
| 2.50% Senior unsecured notes, due December 2021 | 400,000 | ||||
| 2.875% Senior unsecured notes, due June 2023 | 500,000 | ||||
| 3.125% Senior unsecured notes, due December 2023 | 550,000 | ||||
| 2.95% Senior unsecured notes, due April 2025 | 400,000 | ||||
| 3.90% Senior unsecured notes, due December 2025 | 850,000 | ||||
| 3.50% Senior unsecured notes, due December 2026 | 900,000 | ||||
| 4.50% Senior unsecured notes, due December 2036 | 250,000 | ||||
| 5.30% Senior unsecured notes, due December 2045 | 400,000 | ||||
| Total debt | $ | 5,175,000 | |||
The indentures governing our outstanding notes contain covenants that may limit our ability to: incur, create, assume or guarantee any debt for borrowed money secured by a lien upon a principal property; enter into sale and lease-back transactions with respect to a principal property; and consolidate with or merge into, or transfer or lease all or substantially all of our assets to, any other party. As of January 30, 2021, we were in compliance with these covenants.
Revolving Credit Facility
Our Second Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated as of June 28, 2019, with Bank of America N.A. as administrative agent and other banks identified therein as lenders (Revolving Credit Agreement) provides for a five-year unsecured revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $1.25 billion, expiring on June 28, 2024. We may borrow under this revolving credit facility in the future and use the proceeds for repayment of existing indebtedness, stock repurchases, acquisitions, capital expenditures, working capital and other lawful corporate purposes. The terms of the Revolving Credit Agreement impose restrictions on our ability to undertake certain transactions, to create certain liens on assets and to incur certain subsidiary indebtedness. In addition, the Revolving Credit Agreement contains a consolidated leverage ratio covenant of total consolidated funded debt to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) of not greater than 3.5 to 1.0. As of January 30, 2021, we were in compliance with these covenants.
Stock Repurchase Program
In the aggregate, our Board of Directors has authorized us to repurchase $8.2 billion of our common stock under our common stock repurchase program. Unless terminated earlier by resolution of our Board of Directors, the repurchase program will expire when we have repurchased all shares authorized under the program. As of January 30, 2021, an additional $1.7 billion remains available for repurchase under the current authorized program. The repurchased shares are held as authorized but unissued shares of common stock. We also repurchase shares in settlement of employee tax withholding obligations due upon the vesting of restricted stock units/awards or the exercise of stock options. Future repurchases of common stock will be dependent upon our financial position, results of operations, outlook, liquidity, and other factors we deem relevant.
Capital Expenditures
Net additions to property, plant and equipment were $67.4 million in the first three months of fiscal 2021 and were funded with a combination of cash on hand and cash generated from operations. We expect capital expenditures for fiscal 2021 to be slightly above 4% of fiscal 2021 revenue. We expect these capital expenditures will be funded with a combination of cash on hand and cash generated from operations.
Dividends
On February 16, 2021, our Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.69 per outstanding share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 9, 2021 to all shareholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2021 and is expected to total approximately $254.5 million. We currently expect quarterly dividends to continue in future periods. The payment of any future quarterly dividends, or a future increase in the quarterly dividend amount, will be at the discretion of the Board and will be dependent upon our financial position, results of operations, outlook, liquidity, and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.
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Contractual Obligations
There have not been any material changes during the three-month period ended January 30, 2021 to the amounts presented in the table summarizing our contractual obligations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.
New Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board that are adopted by us as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, management believes that the impact of recently issued standards will not have a material impact on our future financial condition and results of operations. See Note 12, New Accounting Pronouncements, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a description of recently issued and adopted accounting pronouncements, including the dates of adoption and impact on our historical financial condition and results of operations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Except for the accounting policies for credit losses and income taxes that were updated as a result of adopting ASU 2016-13 and ASU 2019-12, respectively, there were no other changes in the three-month period ended January 30, 2021 to the information provided under the heading “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in the section entitled "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.
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| ITEM 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | ||||
There were no material changes in the three-month period ended January 30, 2021 to the information provided under Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.
| ITEM 4. | Controls and Procedures | ||||
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of January 30, 2021. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of January 30, 2021, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the quarter ended January 30, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
| ITEM 1A. | Risk Factors | ||||
Set forth below and elsewhere in this report and in other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are descriptions of certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements in this report. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we presently deem less significant may also adversely affect our business. The description below includes any material changes to and supersedes the description of the risk factors affecting our business previously discussed in "Risk Factors” set forth in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020.
Risks Related to the Proposed Acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
Our ability to complete the acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (Maxim) is subject to various closing conditions, including the receipt of consents and approvals from governmental authorities, which may impose conditions that could adversely affect us or cause the acquisition not to be completed.
On July 12, 2020, we entered into a definitive agreement (the Merger Agreement) to acquire Maxim, an independent manufacturer of innovative analog and mixed-signal products and technologies. The merger is subject to a number of conditions to closing as specified in the Merger Agreement. These closing conditions include, among others, the receipt of required approvals under certain foreign competition laws, and the absence of governmental restraints or prohibitions preventing the consummation of the merger. No assurance can be given that the required governmental and regulatory consents and approvals will be obtained or that the required conditions to closing will be satisfied, and, if all required consents and approvals are obtained and the required conditions are satisfied, no assurance can be given as to the terms, conditions and timing of such consents and approvals. Any delay in completing the merger could cause the combined company not to realize, or to be delayed in realizing, some or all of the benefits that we and Maxim expect to achieve if the merger is successfully completed within its expected time frame.
Additionally, either we or Maxim may terminate the Merger Agreement under certain circumstances, including, among other reasons, if the merger is not completed by July 12, 2021 (which date may be extended under certain circumstances). Under certain circumstances, including if the proposed merger is terminated due to a failure to obtain the required regulatory clearances, we may be required to pay Maxim a termination fee of $830.0 million.
We can provide no assurance that the various closing conditions will be satisfied and that the necessary approvals will be obtained, or that any required conditions will not materially adversely affect the combined company following the acquisition. In addition, we can provide no assurance that these conditions will not result in the abandonment or delay of the acquisition. The occurrence of any of these events individually or in combination could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and the trading price of our common stock.
The termination of the Merger Agreement could negatively impact our business.
If the merger is not completed for any reason, our ongoing business may be adversely affected and, without realizing any of the expected benefits of having completed the merger, we would be subject to a number of risks, including the following:
•we may experience negative reactions from the financial markets, including negative impacts on our stock price;
•we may experience negative reactions from our customers, suppliers, distributors and employees;
•we will be required to pay our costs relating to the merger, such as financial advisory, legal, financing and accounting costs and associated fees and expenses, whether or not the merger is completed;
•we could be subject to time-consuming and costly litigation related to the merger; and
•matters relating to the merger (including integration planning) require substantial commitments of time and resources by our management, which could otherwise have been devoted to day-to-day operations or to other opportunities that may have been beneficial to our business.
From and after the date of the Merger Agreement and prior to completion of the merger, the Merger Agreement restricts us from taking specified actions without Maxim’s consent and requires that our business be conducted in the ordinary course in all material respects. These restrictions may prevent us from making appropriate changes to our business or organizational structure or from pursuing attractive business opportunities that may arise prior to the completion of the merger, and could have the effect of delaying or preventing other strategic transactions. Adverse effects arising from these restrictions during the pendency of the merger could be exacerbated by any delays in consummation of the merger or termination of the Merger Agreement.
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Whether or not the merger is completed, the announcement and pendency of the merger could cause disruptions in our business, which could have an adverse effect on our business and financial results.
Whether or not the merger is completed, the announcement and pendency of the merger could cause disruptions in our business. Specifically:
•our and Maxim’s current and prospective employees will experience uncertainty about their future roles with the combined company, which might adversely affect the two companies’ abilities to retain key managers and other employees;
•uncertainty regarding the completion of the merger may cause our and Maxim’s customers, suppliers, distributors, vendors, strategic partners or others that deal with us or Maxim to delay or defer entering into contracts with us or Maxim, make other decisions concerning us or Maxim, or seek to change or cancel existing business relationships with us or Maxim, which could negatively affect our respective businesses;
•the Merger Agreement restricts us and our subsidiaries from taking specified actions during the pendency of the merger without Maxim’s consent, which may prevent us from pursuing attractive business opportunities or strategic transactions that may arise prior to the completion of the merger; and
•the attention of our and Maxim’s management may be directed toward the completion of the merger.
We have diverted significant management resources in an effort to complete the merger and are subject to restrictions contained in the Merger Agreement on the conduct of our business. If the merger is not completed, we will have incurred significant costs, including the diversion of management resources, for which we will have received little or no benefit.
We will incur significant acquisition-related costs in connection with the Maxim acquisition, and the combined company could incur substantial expenses related to the integration of Maxim.
We have incurred and expect to incur a number of non-recurring costs associated with combining the operations of the two companies, as well as transaction fees and other costs related to the merger. These costs and expenses include fees paid to financial, legal and accounting advisors, facilities and systems consolidation costs, severance and other potential employment-related costs, including severance payments that may be made to certain Maxim employees, filing fees, printing expenses and other related charges. We will need to pay some of these costs regardless of whether the merger is completed.
The combined company will also incur restructuring and integration costs in connection with the merger. The costs related to restructuring will be expensed as a cost of the ongoing results of operations of either us or the combined company. There are a large number of processes, policies, procedures, operations, technologies and systems that must be integrated in connection with the merger and the integration of Maxim’s business. Although we expect that the elimination of duplicative costs, strategic benefits, and additional income, as well as the realization of other efficiencies related to the integration of the businesses, may offset incremental transaction, merger-related and restructuring costs over time, any net benefit may not be achieved in the near term or at all. We will bear many of these costs even if the merger is not completed. While we have assumed that certain expenses would be incurred in connection with the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, there are many factors beyond our control that could affect the total amount or the timing of the integration and implementation expenses.
Combining our business with Maxim’s may be more difficult, costly or time-consuming than expected and the combined company may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the merger, which may adversely affect the combined company’s business results and negatively affect the value of the combined company’s common stock.
The success of the merger will depend on, among other things, the ability of the two companies to combine their businesses in a manner that facilitates growth opportunities and realizes expected cost savings. The combined company may encounter difficulties in integrating our and Maxim’s businesses and realizing the anticipated benefits of the merger. The combined company must achieve the anticipated growth and cost savings without adversely affecting current revenues and investments in future growth. If the combined company is not able to successfully achieve these objectives, the anticipated benefits of the merger may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected.
The merger involves the combination of two companies which currently operate, and until the completion of the merger will continue to operate, as independent public companies. There can be no assurances that our respective businesses can be integrated successfully. It is possible that the integration process could result in the loss of key employees from both companies, the loss of customers, the disruption of our, Maxim’s or both companies’ ongoing businesses, inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies, unexpected integration issues, higher than expected integration costs and an overall post-completion integration process that takes longer than originally anticipated. The combined company will be required to devote management attention and resources to integrating its business practices and operations, and prior to the merger,
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management attention and resources will be required to plan for such integration. Potential difficulties the combined company may encounter in the integration process include the following:
•lost sales and customers as a result of certain of our and/or Maxim's customers deciding not to do business with the combined company, or deciding to decrease their amount of business in order to reduce their reliance on a single company;
•integrating personnel from the two companies while maintaining focus on providing consistent, high-quality products and services, especially in the COVID-19 environment which has required employees to work remotely in some locations;
•potential unknown liabilities and unforeseen increased expenses, delays or regulatory conditions associated with the merger; and
•our and/or Maxim's performance shortfalls as a result of the diversion of management’s attention caused by completing the merger and integrating the companies’ operations.
Any of these factors could result in the combined company failing to realize the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, on the expected timeline or at all. An inability to realize the full extent of the anticipated benefits of the merger and the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, as well as any delays encountered in the integration process, could have an adverse effect upon the revenues, level of expenses and operating results of the combined company, which may adversely affect the value of the common stock of the combined company.
In addition, the actual integration may result in additional and unforeseen expenses, and the anticipated benefits of the integration plan may not be realized. Actual growth and cost savings, if achieved, may be lower than what we and Maxim expect and may take longer to achieve than anticipated. If we and Maxim are not able to adequately address integration challenges, we may be unable to successfully integrate their operations or realize the anticipated benefits of the integration of the two companies.
The market value of our common stock could decline if large amounts of our common stock are sold following the Maxim acquisition.
If the merger is consummated, it is expected that we will issue a significant number of shares of our common stock to former Maxim stockholders. Former Maxim stockholders may decide not to hold the shares of our common stock that they will receive in the merger, and our shareholders may decide to reduce their investment in us as a result of the changes to our investment profile as a result of the merger. Other Maxim stockholders, such as funds with limitations on their permitted holdings of stock in individual issuers, may be required to sell the shares of our common stock that they receive in the merger. Such sales of our common stock could have the effect of depressing the market price for our common stock.
Risks Related to our Global Operations
The extent to which the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations is uncertain.
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in government authorities implementing numerous measures to try to contain the virus, such as travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place orders, and shutdowns. These measures have adversely impacted and are expected to continue to adversely impact our workforce and operations, the operations of our customers, and those of our respective vendors and suppliers. We have significant operations worldwide, including in the United States, the Philippines, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, China, and India. Each of these countries has been affected by the pandemic and taken measures to try to contain it, resulting in disruptions at some of our manufacturing operations and facilities, including restrictions on our access to facilities. It is uncertain what the extent of the impact, and duration, of such measures and potential future measures may be and how such measures will affect our vendors and suppliers. Increased restrictions on or disruptions of transportation, such as reduced availability of air transport, port closures, and increased border controls or closures, could limit our capacity to meet customer demand and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The spread of COVID-19 has caused us to modify our business practices by, among other things, restricting employee travel, modifying employee work locations, and canceling physical participation in meetings, events and conferences. As a result of our changed workplace practices, many of our employees are temporarily working remotely. Any of these changes may adversely impact our business operations or customer relationships and result in further disruptions to our supply chain, manufacturing operations and facilities, and workplace. We may take further actions as may be required by government authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, partners, and suppliers, which may cause even further disruption. Although these alternations to our business practices are intended to minimize the spread of COVID-19, we cannot provide assurance that such measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19, and if
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a significant number of our employees or members of our board of directors become ill, our ability to perform critical functions could be harmed.
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly increased economic and demand uncertainty and has caused an economic slowdown that is likely to continue and could result in a global recession. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to disruption and volatility in the global capital markets, which may adversely affect our and our customers’ and suppliers’ liquidity, cost of capital and ability to access the capital markets. As a result, the continued spread of COVID-19 could cause further disruption in our supply chain and customer demand, and could adversely affect the ability of our customers to perform, including in making timely payments to us, which could further adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We cannot at this time fully quantify or forecast the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business. The degree to which the pandemic impacts our business, financial condition and results of operations will depend on the effectiveness of vaccines and therapeutics and future developments, which are highly uncertain, including the scope and duration of the pandemic, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, or how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume.
Political and economic uncertainty as well as disruptions in global credit and financial markets could materially and adversely affect our business and results of operations.
Continuing political and global macroeconomic uncertainty, including related to the COVID-19 pandemic, trade and political disputes between the United States and China, and the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union, and uncertainty regarding the stability of global credit and financial markets may lead consumers and businesses to postpone or reduce spending, which may cause our customers to cancel, decrease or delay their existing and future orders for our products and make it difficult for us to accurately forecast and plan our future business activities. Financial difficulties experienced by our customers could result in nonpayment or payment delays for previously purchased products, thereby increasing our credit risk exposure. Uncertainty regarding the macroeconomic conditions as well as the future stability of the global credit and financial markets could cause the value of the currency in the affected markets to deteriorate, thus reducing the purchasing power of those customers. Significant disruption to global credit and financial markets may also adversely affect our ability to access external financing sources on acceptable terms. In addition, financial difficulties experienced by our suppliers, distributors or customers could result in product delays, increased accounts receivable defaults and inventory challenges. If economic conditions deteriorate, we may record additional charges relating to restructuring costs or the impairment of assets and our business and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
We are exposed to business, economic, political, legal, regulatory and other risks through our significant worldwide operations, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We have significant operations and manufacturing facilities outside the United States, including in Ireland, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. A significant portion of our revenue is derived from customers in international markets, and we expect that international sales will continue to account for a significant portion of our revenue in the future. Risks associated with our international business operations include the following:
•political, legal and economic changes, crises or instability and civil unrest in markets in which we do business, including potential macroeconomic weakness related to trade and political disputes between the United States and China, the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union and the implementation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement;
•compliance requirements of U.S. customs and export regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations and the International Traffic and Arms Regulations;
•currency conversion risks and exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations, including the potential impact of the transition from LIBOR;
•trade policy, commercial, travel, export or taxation disputes or restrictions, government sanctions, import or export tariffs, changes to export classifications or other restrictions imposed by the U.S. government or by the governments of the countries in which we do business, particularly in China;
•complex, varying and changing government regulations and legal standards and requirements, particularly with respect to tax regulations, price protection, competition practices, export control regulations and restrictions, customs and tax requirements, immigration, anti-boycott regulations, data privacy, intellectual property, anti-corruption and environmental compliance, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act;
•economic disruption from terrorism and threats of terrorism and the response to them by the U.S. and its allies;
•increased managerial complexities, including different employment practices and labor issues;
•changes in immigration laws, regulations and procedures and enforcement practices of various government agencies;
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•greater difficulty enforcing intellectual property rights and weaker laws protecting such rights;
•natural disasters or public health emergencies, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic;
•transportation disruptions and delays and increases in labor and transportation costs;
•changes to foreign taxes, tariffs and freight rates;
•fluctuations in raw material costs and energy costs;
•greater difficulty in accounts receivable collections and longer collection periods; and
•costs associated with our foreign defined benefit pension plans.
Any of these risks, or any other risks related to international business operations, could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Many of these risks are present within our business operations in China. For example, changes in U.S.-China relations, the political environment or international trade policies and relations could result in further revisions to laws or regulations or their interpretation and enforcement, increased taxation, trade sanctions, the imposition of import or export duties and tariffs, restrictions on imports or exports, currency revaluations, or retaliatory actions, which have had and may continue to have an adverse effect on our business plans and operating results. For example, the U.S. government has recently expanded export restrictions that limit our ability to sell to certain Chinese companies and to third parties that do business with those companies. These restrictions may negatively impact demand for our products, including by causing our current or potential customers to amass large inventories of our products, replace our products with products from another supplier that is not subject to the export restrictions, or focus on building indigenous semiconductor capacity to reduce reliance on U.S. suppliers. Furthermore, if these export restrictions cause our current or potential customers to view U.S. companies as unreliable, we could suffer reputational damage or lose business to foreign competitors who are not subject to such export restrictions, and our business could be materially harmed. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of these restrictions on our business, but these actions may have direct and indirect adverse impacts on our revenues and results of operations in China and elsewhere.
In addition, our success in the Chinese markets may be adversely affected by China's continuously evolving policies, laws and regulations, including those relating to antitrust, cybersecurity and data protection, the environment, indigenous innovation and the promotion of a domestic semiconductor industry, and intellectual property rights and enforcement and protection of those rights.
If we are unable to address our U.S. cash requirements, it may be necessary for us to consider repatriation of foreign earnings, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
We carry outside basis differences in certain of our subsidiaries, primarily arising from acquisition accounting adjustments and undistributed earnings that are considered indefinitely reinvested. We intend to reinvest these funds in our international operations, and our current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate these earnings to fund our U.S. cash requirements. We require a substantial amount of cash in the United States for operating requirements, stock repurchases, cash dividends and acquisitions. If we are unable to address our U.S. cash requirements through operations, borrowings under our current revolving credit facility, future debt or equity offerings or other sources of cash obtained at an acceptable cost, it may be necessary for us to consider repatriation of earnings that are indefinitely reinvested, and we may be required to pay additional taxes under current tax laws, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Risks Related to our Business, Industry and Partners
Our future revenue, gross margins, operating results, net income and earnings per share are difficult to predict and may materially fluctuate.
Our future revenue, gross margins, operating results, net income and earnings per share are difficult to predict and may be materially affected by a number of factors, including:
•the extent of the impact and the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic;
•the effects of adverse economic conditions in the markets in which we sell our products;
•changes in customer demand or order patterns for our products and/or for end products that incorporate our products;
•the timing, delay, reduction or cancellation of significant customer orders and our ability to manage inventory;
•our ability to accurately forecast distributor demand for our products;
•our ability to accurately estimate future distributor pricing credits and/or stock rotation rights;
•our ability to effectively manage our cost structure in both the short term and over a longer duration;
•changes in geographic, product or customer mix;
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•changes in our effective tax rates or new or revised tax legislation in the United States, Ireland or worldwide;
•the effects of issued, threatened or retaliatory government sanctions, trade barriers or economic restrictions; changes in law, regulations or other restrictions, including executive orders; and changes in import and export regulations, including restrictions on exports to certain companies or to third parties that do business with such companies, export classifications, or duties and tariffs, particularly with respect to China;
•the timing of new product announcements or introductions by us, our customers or our competitors and the market acceptance of such products;
•pricing decisions and competitive pricing pressures;
•fluctuations in manufacturing yields, adequate availability of wafers and other raw materials, and manufacturing, assembly and test capacity;
•the ability of our third-party suppliers, subcontractors and manufacturers to supply us with sufficient quantities of raw materials, products and/or components;
•a decline in infrastructure spending by foreign governments, including China;
•a decline in the U.S. government defense budget, changes in spending or budgetary priorities, a prolonged U.S. government shutdown or delays in contract awards;
•any significant decline in our backlog;
•our ability to recruit, hire, retain and motivate adequate numbers of engineers and other qualified employees to meet the demands of our customers;
•our ability to generate new design opportunities and win competitive bid selection processes;
•the increasing costs of providing employee benefits worldwide, including health insurance, retirement plan and pension plan contributions and retirement benefits;
•our ability to utilize our manufacturing facilities at efficient levels;
•potential significant litigation-related costs or product liability, warranty and/or indemnity claims, including those not covered by our suppliers or insurers;
•the difficulties inherent in forecasting future operating expense levels, including with respect to costs associated with labor, utilities, transportation and raw materials;
•the costs related to compliance with increasing worldwide government, environmental and social responsibility standards;
•new accounting pronouncements or changes in existing accounting standards and practices; and
•the effects of public health emergencies, civil unrest, natural disasters, widespread travel disruptions, security risks, terrorist activities, international conflicts and other events beyond our control.
In addition, the semiconductor market has historically been cyclical and subject to significant economic upturns and downturns. Our business and certain of the end markets we serve are also subject to rapid technological changes and material fluctuations in demand based on end-user preferences. There can be no assurance (i) that products stocked in our inventory will not be rendered obsolete before we ship them, or (ii) that we will be able to design, develop and produce products in a timely fashion to accommodate changing customer demand. As a result of these and other factors, we may experience material fluctuations in future revenue, gross margins, operating results, net income and earnings per share on a quarterly or annual basis. Our historical financial performance and results of operations should not be relied upon as indicators of future performance or results. In addition, if our revenue, gross margins, operating results, net income and earnings per share results or expectations do not meet the expectations of securities analysts or investors, the market price of our common stock may decline.
Increases in our effective tax rate and exposure to additional tax liabilities may adversely impact our results of operations.
Our effective tax rate reflects the applicable tax rate in effect in the various tax jurisdictions around the world where our income is earned. Our effective tax rate for the first three months of the fiscal year ending October 30, 2021 was below our U.S. federal statutory rate of 21%. This is primarily due to lower statutory tax rates applicable to our operations in the foreign jurisdictions in which we earn income. A number of factors may increase our future effective tax rate, including: new or revised tax laws or legislation or the interpretation of such laws or legislation by governmental authorities; increases in tax rates in various jurisdictions; variation in the mix of jurisdictions in which our profits are earned and taxed; deferred taxes arising from basis differences in investments in foreign subsidiaries; any adverse resolution of ongoing tax audits or adverse rulings from taxing authorities worldwide, including our current transfer pricing appeal in Ireland; changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities; adjustments to income taxes upon finalization of various tax returns; increases in expenses not
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deductible for tax purposes, including executive compensation subject to the limitations of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code and amortization of assets acquired in connection with strategic transactions; decreased availability of tax deductions for stock-based compensation awards worldwide; and changes in available tax credits. In addition, we have a partial tax holiday through July 2025 in Malaysia. The ability to extend such tax holiday beyond its expiration date cannot be assured. In addition, if we fail to meet certain conditions of the tax holiday, we may lose the benefit of the tax holiday and/or be subject to additional taxes and/or penalties. Any significant increase in our future effective tax rate could adversely impact our net income during future periods.
Compliance with tax legislation may require the collection of information not regularly produced within the Company, and therefore necessitate the use of estimates in our Consolidated Financial Statements and the exercise of significant judgment in accounting for its provisions. As regulations and guidance evolve with respect to tax legislation, and as more information is gathered and analyzed, our results may differ from previous estimates and may materially affect our Consolidated Financial Statements.
We are also subject to laws and regulations in various jurisdictions that determine how much profit has been earned and when it is subject to taxation in that jurisdiction. Changes in these laws and regulations, including those that align to or are associated with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development's Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Actions Plans, could impact the jurisdictions where we are deemed to earn income, which could in turn adversely affect our tax liability and results of operations.
Our customers typically do not make long-term product purchase commitments and incorrect forecasts or reductions, cancellations or delays in orders for our products could adversely affect our operating results.
We typically do not have sales contracts with our customers that include long-term product purchase commitments. In certain markets where end-user demand may be particularly volatile and difficult to predict, some customers place orders that require us to manufacture product and have it available for shipment, even though the customer is unwilling to make a binding commitment to purchase all, or even any, of the product. In other instances, we manufacture product based on non-binding forecasts of customer demands, which may fluctuate significantly on a quarterly or annual basis and at times may prove to be inaccurate. Additionally, our U.S. government contracts and subcontracts may be funded in increments over a number of government budget periods and typically can be terminated by the government for its convenience. As a result, we may incur inventory and manufacturing costs in advance of anticipated sales, and we are subject to the risk of lower than expected orders or cancellations of orders, leading to a sharp reduction of sales and backlog. Further, if orders or forecasts for products that meet a customer’s unique requirements are canceled or unrealized we may be left with an inventory of unsaleable products, causing potential inventory write-offs, and hindering our ability to recover our costs. As a result of lengthy manufacturing cycles for certain of the products that are subject to these uncertainties, the amount of unsaleable product could be substantial. Incorrect forecasts, or reductions, cancellations or delays in orders for our products could adversely affect our operating results.
Our future success depends upon our ability to execute our business strategy, continue to innovate, improve our existing products, design, develop, produce and market new products, and identify and enter new markets.
Our future success significantly depends on our ability to execute our business strategy, continue to innovate, improve our existing products, and design, develop, produce and market innovative new products and system-level solutions. Product design, development, innovation and enhancement is often a complex, time-consuming and costly process involving significant investment in research and development, with no assurance of return on investment. There can be no assurance that we will be able to develop and introduce new and improved products in a timely or efficient manner or that new and improved products, if developed, will achieve market acceptance. Our products generally must conform to various evolving and sometimes competing industry standards, which may adversely affect our ability to compete in certain markets or require us to incur significant costs. In addition, our customers generally impose very high quality and reliability standards on our products, which often change and may be difficult or costly to satisfy. Any inability to satisfy customer quality and reliability standards or comply with industry standards and technical requirements may adversely affect demand for our products and our results of operations.
Our growth is also dependent on our ability to identify and penetrate new markets where we have limited experience yet require significant investments, resources and technological advancements in order to compete effectively, and there can be no assurance that we will achieve success in these markets. There can be no assurance that the markets we serve and/or target based on our business strategy will grow in the future, that our existing and new products will meet the requirements of these markets, that our products, or the end-products in which our products are used, will achieve customer acceptance in these markets, that competitors will not force price reductions or take market share from us, or that we can achieve or maintain adequate gross margins or profits in these markets.
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We may not be able to compete successfully in markets within the semiconductor industry in the future.
We face intense competition in the semiconductor industry, and we expect this competition to increase in the future, including from companies located outside of the United States. Competition is generally based on innovation, design, quality and reliability of products, product performance, features and functionality, product pricing, availability and capacity, technological service and support, and the availability of integrated system solutions, with the relative importance of these factors varying among products, markets and customers. Many companies have sufficient financial, manufacturing, technical, sales and marketing resources to develop and market products that compete with our products. Some of our competitors may have more advantageous supply or development relationships with our current and potential customers or suppliers. Our competitors also include both emerging companies selling specialized products in markets we serve and companies outside of the U.S., including entities associated with well-funded efforts by foreign governments to create indigenous semiconductor industries. Existing or new competitors may develop products or technologies that more effectively address the demands of our customers and markets with enhanced performance, features and functionality, lower power requirements, greater levels of integration or lower cost. In addition, as we seek to expand our business, including the design and production of products and services for developing and emerging markets, we may encounter increased competition from our current competitors and/or new competitors. Increased competition in certain markets has resulted in and may continue to result in declining average selling prices, reduced gross margins and loss of market share in those markets. There can be no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully in the future against existing or new competitors, or that our operating results will not be adversely affected by increased competition. In addition, the semiconductor industry has experienced significant consolidation over the past several years. Consolidation among our competitors could lead to a changing competitive landscape, which could negatively impact our competitive position and market share and harm our results of operations.
We rely on third parties for supply of raw materials and parts, semiconductor wafer foundry services, assembly and test services, and transportation, among other things, and we generally cannot control their availability or conditions of supply or services.
We rely, and plan to continue to rely, on third-party suppliers and service providers, including raw material and components suppliers, semiconductor wafer foundries, assembly and test contractors, and freight carriers (collectively, vendors) in manufacturing our products. This reliance involves several risks, including reduced control over availability, capacity utilization, delivery schedules, manufacturing yields, and costs. We currently source approximately half of our wafer requirements annually from third-party wafer foundries, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and others. These foundries often provide wafer foundry services to our competitors and therefore periods of increased industry demand may result in capacity constraints. In addition, in certain instances, one of our vendors may be the sole source of highly specialized processing services or materials. If such vendor is unable or unwilling to manufacture and deliver components to us on the time schedule and of the quality or quantity that we require, we may be forced to seek to engage an additional or replacement vendor, which could result in additional expenses and delays in product development or shipment of product to our customers. If additional or replacement vendors are not available, we may also experience delays in product development or shipment which could, in turn, result in the temporary or permanent loss of customers.
A prolonged disruption of our internal manufacturing operations could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In addition to leveraging an outsourcing model for manufacturing operations, we also rely on our internal manufacturing operations located in the United States, Ireland, the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia. A prolonged disruption at, or inability to utilize, one or more of our manufacturing facilities, loss of raw materials or damage to our manufacturing equipment for any reason, including due to the COVID-19 pandemic, natural or man-made disasters, civil unrest or other events outside of our control, such as widespread outbreaks of illness, or the failure to maintain our labor force at one or more of these facilities, may disrupt our operations, delay production, shipments and revenue and result in us being unable to timely satisfy customer demand. As a result, we could forgo revenue opportunities, potentially lose market share and damage our customer relationships, all of which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The markets for semiconductor products are cyclical, and increased production may lead to overcapacity and lower prices, and conversely, we may not be able to satisfy unexpected demand for our products.
The cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry has resulted in periods when demand for our products has increased or decreased rapidly. The demand for our products is subject to the strength of our four major end markets of Industrial, Communications, Automotive and Consumer. If we expand our operations and workforce too rapidly or procure excessive resources in anticipation of increased demand for our products, and that demand does not materialize at the pace at which we expect, or declines, or if we overbuild inventory in a period of decreased demand, our operating results may be adversely affected as a result of increased operating expenses, reduced margins, underutilization of capacity or asset impairment charges. These capacity expansions by us and other semiconductor manufacturers could also lead to overcapacity in our target markets
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which could lead to price erosion that would adversely impact our operating results. Conversely, during periods of rapid increases in demand, our available capacity may not be sufficient to satisfy the demand. In addition, we may not be able to expand our workforce and operations in a sufficiently timely manner, procure adequate resources and raw materials, locate suitable third-party suppliers, or respond effectively to changes in demand for our existing products or to demand for new products requested by our customers, and our current or future business could be materially and adversely affected.
Our semiconductor products are complex and we may be subject to warranty, indemnity and/or product liability claims, which could result in significant costs and damage to our reputation and adversely affect customer relationships, the market acceptance of our products and our operating results.
Semiconductor products are highly complex and may contain defects that affect their quality or performance. Failures in our products and services or in the products of our customers could result in damage to our reputation for reliability and increase our legal or financial exposure to third parties. Certain of our products and services could also contain security vulnerabilities, defects, bugs and errors, which could also result in significant data losses, security breaches and theft of intellectual property. We generally warrant that our products will meet their published specifications, and that we will repair or replace defective products, for one year from the date title passes from us to the customer. We invest significant resources in the testing of our products; however, if any of our products contain defects, we may be required to incur additional development and remediation costs pursuant to warranty and indemnification provisions in our customer contracts and purchase orders. These problems may divert our technical and other resources from other product development efforts and could result in claims against us by our customers or others, including liability for costs and expenses associated with product defects, including recalls, which may adversely impact our operating results. We may also be subject to customer intellectual property indemnity claims. Our customers have on occasion been sued, and may be sued in the future, by third parties alleging infringement of intellectual property rights, or damages resulting from use of our products. Those customers may seek indemnification from us under the terms and conditions of our sales contracts with them. In certain cases, our potential indemnification liability may be significant.
Further, we sell to customers in industries such as automotive (including autonomous vehicles), aerospace, defense, and healthcare, where failure of the systems in which our products are integrated could cause damage to property or persons. We may be subject to product liability claims if our products, or the integration of our products, cause system failures. Any product liability claim, whether or not determined in our favor, could result in significant expense, divert the efforts of our technical and management personnel, and harm our business. In addition, if any of our products contain defects, or have reliability, quality or compatibility problems not capable of being resolved, our reputation may be damaged, which could make it more difficult for us to sell our products to customers and which could also adversely affect our operating results. Furthermore, we market and sell our products through authorized third-party distributors, and from time to time our products may be diverted from our authorized distribution channels and sold on the “gray market.” There is a risk that customers purchasing our products on the gray market may use our products for purposes for which they were not intended, or may purchase counterfeit or substandard products, including products that have been altered, mishandled or damaged, or used products presented as new, which could result in damage to property or persons and cause serious reputational harm.
The fabrication of integrated circuits is highly complex and precise, and our manufacturing processes utilize a substantial amount of technology. Minute impurities, contaminants in the manufacturing environment, difficulties in the fabrication process, defects in the masks used in the wafer manufacturing process, manufacturing equipment failures, wafer breakage or other factors can cause a substantial percentage of wafers to be rejected or numerous dice on each wafer to be nonfunctional. While we have significant expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, it is possible that some processes could become unstable. This instability could result in manufacturing delays and product shortages, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
If we are unable to recruit or retain our key personnel, our ability to execute our business strategy will be adversely affected.
Our continued success depends to a significant extent upon the recruitment, retention and effective succession of our key personnel, including our leadership team, management and technical personnel, particularly our experienced engineers. The competition for these employees is intense. The loss of key personnel or the inability to attract, hire and retain key employees with critical technical skills to achieve our strategy, including as a result of changes to immigration policies, could also have a material adverse effect on our business. We do not maintain any key person life insurance policy on any of our officers or other employees.
To remain competitive, we may need to invest in or acquire other companies, purchase or license technology from third parties, or enter into other strategic transactions in order to introduce new products or enhance our existing products.
An element of our business strategy involves expansion through the acquisitions of businesses, assets, products or technologies that allow us to complement our existing product offerings, diversify our product portfolio, expand our market
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coverage, increase our engineering workforce, expand our technical skill sets or enhance our technological capabilities. We may not be able to find businesses that have the technology or resources we need and, if we find such businesses, we may not be able to invest in, purchase or license the technology or resources on commercially favorable terms or at all. Acquisitions, investments and technology licenses are challenging to complete for a number of reasons, including difficulties in identifying potential targets, the cost of potential transactions, competition among prospective buyers and licensees, the need for regulatory approvals, and difficulties related to integration efforts. In addition, investments in companies are subject to a risk of a partial or total loss of our investment. Both in the U.S. and abroad, governmental regulation of acquisitions, including antitrust and other regulatory reviews and approvals, has become more complex, increasing the costs and risks of undertaking and consummating significant acquisitions. In order to finance a potential transaction, we may need to raise additional funds by issuing securities or borrowing money. We may not be able to obtain financing on favorable terms, and the sale of our stock may result in the dilution of our existing shareholders or the issuance of securities with rights that are superior to the rights of our common shareholders.
Acquisitions also involve a number of challenges and risks, including:
•diversion of management’s attention in connection with both negotiating the transaction and integrating the acquired assets and businesses;
•difficulty or delay integrating acquired technologies, operations, systems and infrastructure, and personnel with our existing businesses;
•strain on managerial and operational resources as management tries to oversee larger or more complex operations;
•the future funding requirements for acquired companies, including research and development costs, employee compensation and benefits, and operating expenses, which may be significant;
•servicing significant debt that may be incurred in connection with acquisitions;
•potential loss of key employees;
•exposure to unforeseen liabilities or regulatory compliance issues of acquired companies;
•higher than expected or unexpected costs relating to or associated with an acquisition and integration of assets and businesses;
•difficulty realizing expected cost savings, operating synergies and growth prospects of an acquisition in a timely manner or at all; and
•increased risk of costly and time-consuming legal proceedings.
If we are unable to successfully address these risks, we may not realize some or all of the expected benefits of our acquisitions, which may have an adverse effect on our business strategy, plans and operating results.
We rely on supplies, services and manufacturing capacity located in geologically unstable areas, which could affect our ability to produce products.
We, like many companies in the semiconductor industry, rely on supplies, services, internal manufacturing capacity, wafer fabrication foundries and other subcontractors in geologically unstable locations around the world. Earthquakes, tsunamis, flooding or other natural disasters may disrupt local semiconductor-related businesses and adversely affect manufacturing capacity, availability and cost of key raw materials, utilities and equipment, and availability of key services, including transport of our products worldwide. Our insurance may not adequately cover losses resulting from such disruptions. Any prolonged inability to utilize one of our manufacturing facilities, or those of our subcontractors or third-party wafer fabrication foundries, as a result of fire, flood, natural disaster, unavailability of utilities or otherwise, could result in a temporary or permanent loss of customers for affected products, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Our operating results are dependent on the performance of independent distributors.
A significant portion of our sales are through independent global and regional distributors that are not under our control. These independent distributors generally represent product lines offered by several companies and thus could reduce their sales efforts for our products or they could terminate their representation of us. We generally do not require letters of credit from our distributors, including our largest distributor, and are not protected against accounts receivable default or declarations of bankruptcy by these distributors. Our inability to collect open accounts receivable could adversely affect our operating results. Termination of a significant distributor or a group of distributors, whether at our initiative or the distributor’s initiative or through consolidation in the distribution industry, could disrupt our current business, and if we are unable to find suitable replacements with the appropriate scale and resources, our operating results could be adversely affected.
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We are required to estimate the effects of returns and allowances provided to distributors and record revenue at the time of sale to the distributor. If our estimates of such credits and rights are materially understated, it could cause subsequent adjustments that negatively impact our revenues and gross profits in a future period.
Our stock price may be volatile.
The market price of our common stock has been volatile in the past and may be volatile in the future, as it may be significantly affected by factors including:
•the extent of the impact and the duration of the COVID-19 outbreak;
•global economic conditions generally;
•crises in global credit, debt and financial markets;
•actual or anticipated fluctuations in our revenue and operating results;
•changes in financial estimates or other statements made by securities analysts or others in analyst reports or other publications, or our failure to perform in line with those estimates or statements or our published guidance;
•financial results and prospects of our customers;
•U.S. and foreign government actions, including with respect to trade, travel, export and taxation;
•changes in market valuations of other semiconductor companies;
•rumors and speculation in the press, investment community or on social media about us, our customers or other companies in our industry;
•announcements by us, our customers or our competitors of significant new products, technical innovations, material transactions, acquisitions or dispositions, litigation, capital commitments, including share repurchases and dividend policies, or revised earnings estimates;
•departures of key personnel;
•alleged noncompliance with laws, regulations or ethics standards by us or any of our employees, officers or directors; and
•negative media publicity targeting us or our suppliers, customers or competitors.
The stock market has historically experienced volatility, especially within the semiconductor industry, that often has been unrelated to the performance of particular companies. These market fluctuations may cause our stock price to fall regardless of our operating results.
Our directors and executive officers periodically buy or sell shares of our common stock in the market, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. Regardless of the individual's reasons for such purchases or sales, securities analysts and investors could view such transactions as positive or negative indicators and our stock price could be adversely affected as a result.
Risks Related to our Indebtedness
If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow, we may not be able to service our debt obligations, including making payments on our outstanding indebtedness.
Our ability to make payments of principal and interest on our indebtedness when due depends upon our future performance, which will be subject to general economic conditions, industry cycles and financial, business and other factors affecting our consolidated operations, many of which are beyond our control. For example, the disruption to economic activity resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic has had, and is likely to continue to have, adverse effects on our supply chain, manufacturing operations and facilities, and workforce. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations in the future to service our outstanding debt, we may be required to, among other things:
•seek additional financing in the debt or equity markets;
•refinance or restructure all or a portion of our indebtedness;
•borrow under our revolving credit facility;
•divert funds that would otherwise be invested in growing our business operations;
•repatriate earnings as dividends from foreign locations with potential for negative tax consequences; or
•sell selected assets.
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Such measures might not be sufficient to enable us to service our debt, which could negatively impact our financial results. In addition, we may not be able to obtain any such financing, refinancing or complete a sale of assets on economically favorable terms. In the case of financing or refinancing, favorable interest rates will depend on the health of the debt capital markets.
Restrictions in our revolving credit facility, term loan and outstanding debt instruments may limit our activities.
Our current revolving credit facility, term loan and outstanding debt instruments impose, and future debt instruments to which we may become subject may impose, restrictions that limit our ability to engage in activities that could otherwise benefit our Company, including to undertake certain transactions, to create certain liens on our assets and to incur certain subsidiary indebtedness. Our ability to comply with these financial restrictions and covenants is dependent on our future performance, which is subject to prevailing economic conditions and other factors, including factors that are beyond our control such as changes in technology, government regulations and the level of competition in our markets. In addition, our revolving credit facility and term loan require us to maintain compliance with specified financial ratios. If we breach any of the covenants under our revolving credit facility, the indentures governing our outstanding senior unsecured notes, the term loan facility or any future debt instruments to which we may become subject and do not obtain appropriate waivers, then, subject to applicable cure periods, our outstanding indebtedness thereunder could be declared immediately due and payable and/or we may be restricted from further borrowing under our revolving credit facility.
Risks Related to Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Matters
We may be unable to adequately protect our proprietary intellectual property rights, which may limit our ability to compete effectively.
Our future success depends, in part, on our ability to protect our intellectual property. We primarily rely on patent, mask work, copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, as well as nondisclosure agreements, information security practices, and other methods, to protect our proprietary information, technologies and processes. Despite our efforts to protect our intellectual property, it is possible that competitors or other unauthorized third parties may obtain or disclose our confidential information, reverse engineer or copy our technologies, products or processes, or otherwise misappropriate our intellectual property. Moreover, the laws of foreign countries in which we design, manufacture, market and sell our products may afford little or no effective protection of our intellectual property.
There can be no assurance that the claims allowed in our issued patents will be sufficiently broad to protect our technology. In addition, any of our existing or future patents may be challenged, invalidated or circumvented. As such, any rights granted under these patents may not prevent others from exploiting our proprietary technology. We may not be able to obtain foreign patents or pending applications corresponding to our U.S. patents and applications. Even if patents are granted, we may not be able to effectively enforce our rights. If our patents and mask works do not adequately protect our technology, or if our registrations expire prior to end of life of our products, our competitors may be able to offer products similar to ours. Our competitors may also be able to develop similar technology independently or design around our patents.
We generally enter into confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants and strategic partners. We also try to control access to and distribution of our technologies, documentation and other proprietary information. Despite these efforts, internal or external parties may attempt to copy, disclose, obtain or use our products or technology without our authorization. Also, former employees may seek employment with our business partners, customers or competitors, and there can be no assurance that the confidential nature of our proprietary information will be maintained in the course of such future employment.
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A significant disruption in, or breach in security of, our information technology systems or certain of our products could materially and adversely affect our business or reputation.
We rely on information technology systems throughout our company to keep financial records and customer data, process orders, manage inventory, coordinate shipments to customers, maintain confidential and proprietary information, assist in semiconductor engineering and other technical activities and operate other critical functions such as Internet connectivity, network communications and email. Our information technology systems may be susceptible to damage, disruptions or shutdowns due to power outages, hardware failures, telecommunication failures, employee malfeasance, user errors, catastrophes or other unforeseen events. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many of our employees and directors are temporarily working remotely, which may pose additional data security risks. We also rely upon external cloud providers for certain infrastructure activities. If we were to experience a prolonged disruption in the information technology systems that involve our internal communications or our interactions with customers or suppliers, it could result in the loss of sales and customers and significant incremental costs, which could adversely affect our business. We may also be subject to security breaches of our information technology systems and certain of our products caused by viruses, illegal break-ins or hacking, sabotage, or acts of vandalism by third parties or our employees or contractors. Our security measures or those of our third-party service providers may not detect or prevent security breaches, defects, bugs or errors. In addition, we provide our confidential and proprietary information to our strategic partners in certain cases where doing so is necessary to conduct our business. Those third parties may be subject to security breaches or otherwise compromise the protection of such information. Security breaches of our information technology systems or those of our partners could result in the misappropriation or unauthorized disclosure of confidential and proprietary information belonging to us or to our employees, partners, customers, suppliers, or other third parties which could result in our suffering significant financial or reputational damage.
We are occasionally involved in litigation, including claims regarding intellectual property rights, which could be costly to litigate and could require us to redesign products or pay significant royalties.
The semiconductor industry is characterized by frequent claims and litigation involving patent and other intellectual property rights. Other companies or individuals have obtained patents covering a variety of semiconductor designs and processes, and we might be required to obtain licenses under some of these patents or be precluded from making and selling infringing products, if those patents are found to be valid and infringed by us. In the event a third party makes a valid intellectual property claim against us and a license is not available to us on commercially reasonable terms, or at all, we could be forced either to redesign or to stop production of products incorporating that intellectual property, and our operating results could be materially and adversely affected. Litigation may be necessary to enforce our patents or other of our intellectual property rights or to defend us against claims of infringement, and this litigation could be costly and divert the attention of our key personnel. We could also be subject to litigation or arbitration disputes arising under our contractual obligations, as well as customer indemnity, warranty or product liability claims that could lead to significant costs and expenses as we defend those claims or pay damage awards. There can be no assurance that we are adequately insured to protect against all claims and potential liabilities, and we may elect to self-insure with respect to certain matters. An adverse outcome in litigation or arbitration could have a material adverse effect on our financial position or on our operating results or cash flows in the period in which the dispute is resolved.
We are subject to environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulations, which could increase our expenses and affect our operating results.
Our industry is subject to EHS requirements, particularly those that control and restrict the sourcing, use, transportation, emission, discharge, storage and disposal of certain substances, and materials used or produced in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Public attention to environmental sustainability and social responsibility concerns continues to increase, and our customers routinely include stringent environmental and other standards in their contracts with us. Changes in EHS laws or regulations may require us to invest in costly equipment or make manufacturing process changes and may adversely affect the sourcing, supply and pricing of materials used in our products. In addition, we use hazardous and other regulated materials that subject us to risks of strict liability for damages caused by potential or actual releases of such materials. Any failure to control such materials adequately or to comply with existing or future EHS statutory or regulatory standards, requirements or contractual obligations could result in any of the following, each of which could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results:
•liability for damages and remediation;
•the imposition of regulatory penalties and civil and criminal fines;
•the suspension or termination of the development, manufacture, sale or use of certain of our products;
•changes to our manufacturing processes or a need to substitute materials that may cost more or be less available;
•damage to our reputation; and/or
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•increased expenses associated with compliance.
If we fail to comply with government contracting regulations, we could suffer a loss of revenue or incur price adjustments or other penalties.
Some of our revenue is derived from contracts with agencies of the United States government and subcontracts with its prime contractors. As a United States government contractor or subcontractor, we are subject to federal contracting regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulations, which govern the allowability of costs incurred by us in the performance of United States government contracts. Certain contract pricing is based on estimated direct and indirect costs, which are subject to change. Additionally, the United States government is entitled after final payment on certain negotiated contracts to examine all of our cost records with respect to such contracts and to seek a downward adjustment to the price of the contract if it determines that we failed to furnish complete, accurate and current cost or pricing data in connection with the negotiation of the price of the contract.
In connection with our United States government business, we are also subject to government audits and to review and approval of our policies, procedures, and internal controls for compliance with procurement regulations and applicable laws, such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification. In certain circumstances, if we do not comply with the terms of a government contract or with regulations or statutes, we could be subject to downward contract price adjustments or refund obligations or could in extreme circumstances be assessed civil and criminal penalties or be debarred or suspended from obtaining future contracts for a specified period of time. Any such suspension or debarment or other sanction could have an adverse effect on our business.
Under some of our government subcontracts, we are required to maintain secure facilities and to obtain security clearances for personnel involved in performance of the contract, in compliance with applicable federal standards. If we were unable to comply with these requirements, or if personnel critical to our performance of these contracts were unable to obtain or maintain their security clearances, we might be unable to perform these contracts or compete for other projects of this nature, which could adversely affect our revenue.
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| ITEM 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | ||||
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
| Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased (a) | Average Price Paid Per Share (b) | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (c) | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | |||||||||||||||||||
| November 1, 2020 through November 28, 2020 | 278,917 | $ | 136.43 | 274,988 | $ | 1,855,565,416 | |||||||||||||||||
| November 29, 2020 through December 26, 2020 | 361,029 | $ | 142.58 | 357,119 | $ | 1,804,652,077 | |||||||||||||||||
| December 27, 2020 through January 30, 2021 | 439,513 | $ | 153.64 | 402,582 | $ | 1,743,017,175 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | 1,079,459 | $ | 145.50 | 1,034,689 | $ | 1,743,017,175 | |||||||||||||||||
(a)Includes 44,770 shares withheld by us from employees to satisfy minimum employee tax obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units/awards granted to our employees under our equity compensation plans.
(b)The average price paid for shares in connection with vesting of restricted stock units/awards are averages of the closing stock price at the vesting date which is used to calculate the number of shares to be withheld.
(c)Shares repurchased pursuant to the stock repurchase program publicly announced on August 12, 2004. Under the repurchase program, we may repurchase outstanding shares of our common stock from time to time in the open market and through privately negotiated transactions in an aggregate amount of up to $8.2 billion. Unless terminated earlier by resolution of our Board of Directors, the repurchase program will expire when we have repurchased all shares authorized for repurchase under the repurchase program.
| ITEM 5. | Other Information | ||||
On February 16, 2021, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the Board) approved Mr. Steven Pietkiewicz’s Severance Agreement and Release (the Agreement) in connection with the previously announced change in his responsibilities and planned retirement. Under the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Pietkiewicz will be eligible to receive, subject to timely execution of a supplemental release of claims and his continued retirement for at least 49 weeks following October 17, 2021 (the Retirement Date), the following payments and benefits upon his retirement: (i) cash severance in an amount equal to $424,038, payable in a lump sum (less customary payroll deductions, taxes and withholdings) within 30 days of the effective date of his supplemental release and (ii) a cash contribution to a health reimbursement account, representing the Company’s subsidy for active employees, to help offset the costs of medical insurance until Mr. Pietkiewicz turns 65.
Mr. Pietkiewicz is also eligible to receive the Company’s FY21 first and second quarter cash bonus payable in a lump sum at the time such bonuses are payable to other employees in the Company’s 2021 Executive Performance Incentive Plan. In addition to the foregoing payments and benefits, all outstanding stock options, RSUs, RSAs or other equity awards will continue to vest until the Retirement Date, pursuant to the terms of the applicable plan and specific grant documents. All unvested equity- and cash-based awards held by Mr. Pietkiewicz will be forfeited for no consideration as of the Retirement Date.
Upon his Retirement Date, Mr. Pietkiewicz will continue to be subject to certain restrictive covenants, including non-disparagement and confidentiality covenants. The foregoing description of the Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete copy of the Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit 10.9 and incorporated by reference herein.
In addition, on February 16, 2021, the Board appointed Mr. John Hassett as Senior Vice President, Corporate Integration Management, in which role he will lead the Company’s integration management on a full-time basis. In connection with Messrs. Pietkiewicz’s and Hassett’s changed responsibilities, the Board appointed Mr. Martin Cotter as Senior Vice President, Industrial, Consumer and Multi-Markets on February 16, 2021.
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| ITEM 6. | Exhibits | ||||
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| 10.1 | Non-Qualified Performance Stock Option Agreement – CEO Performance Stock Option Award, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-07819) as filed with the Commission on December 17, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference. | |||||||
| 10.2 | Form of Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement – Integration Award, filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-07819) as filed with the Commission on December 17, 2020 and incorporated herein by reference. | |||||||
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| * | The certification furnished in each of Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 hereto are deemed to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and will not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates each by reference. Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that the Registrant specifically incorporates it by reference. | |||||||
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Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following formatted in iXBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the three months ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020,
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(v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended January 30, 2021 and February 1, 2020 and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended January 30, 2021.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| ANALOG DEVICES, INC. | |||||||||||
| Date: February 17, 2021 | By: | /s/ Vincent Roche | |||||||||
| Vincent Roche | |||||||||||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | |||||||||||
| Date: February 17, 2021 | By: | /s/ Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah | |||||||||
| Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah | |||||||||||
| Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer | |||||||||||
| (Principal Financial Officer) | |||||||||||
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Exhibit 10.3
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Private & Confidential (Addressee Only)
Participant Name
Grant ID: Client Grant ID
We are pleased to advise you (the “Participant”) that Analog Devices, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the “Company”), has granted to the Participant Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) on the terms and conditions set forth below (the “Award”). This Award reflects the Company’s confidence in the Participant’s commitment and contributions to the success and continued growth of the Company.
All terms not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”).
1.Restricted Stock Unit.
This Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (the “Agreement”) confirms that, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, the Company has granted to the Participant, effective on the Date of Grant set forth below, that number of RSUs set forth below:
Date of Grant: Grant Date
Number of RSUs Granted: Number of Awards Granted
Vesting Schedule: The RSUs shall vest on the earlier of one year from Grant Date or the date of the Company’s next annual meeting of shareholders, subject to the Participant’s continued service as a member of the Board (a “Director”).
Each one (1) RSU shall, if and when it vests in accordance with this Award, automatically convert into one (1) share of Common Stock issuable as provided below. The RSUs are subject to the vesting provisions set forth in Section 2, the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 3 and the right of the Company to retain Shares (as defined below) pursuant to Section 7.
2.Vesting and Conversion.
(a) Subject to the terms of the Plan and this Award, the RSUs shall vest in accordance with the schedule set forth in Section 1. For purposes of this Award, RSUs that have not vested as of any particular time in accordance with this Section 2(a) are referred to as “Unvested RSUs.” The shares of Common Stock that are issuable upon the vesting and conversion of the RSUs are referred to in this Award as “Shares.” As soon as administratively practicable after the issuance of any Shares upon the vesting and conversion of RSUs, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered evidence (which may include a book entry by the Company’s transfer agent) of the Shares so issued in the name of the Participant to the brokerage firm designated by the Company to maintain the brokerage account established for the Participant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be obligated to issue Shares to or in the name of the Participant upon the vesting and conversion of any RSUs unless the issuance of such Shares shall comply with all relevant provisions of law and other legal requirements including, without limitation, any applicable securities laws and the requirements of any stock exchange upon which shares of Common Stock may then be listed.
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(b) In the event the Participant ceases to be a Director for any reason or no reason (other than due to death, Disability or otherwise as provided in the Plan or below), then in each such case, all of the Unvested RSUs as of the date of termination shall terminate and be cancelled immediately and automatically and the Participant shall have no further rights with respect to such Unvested RSUs.
(c) In the event the Participant dies while a Director, all Unvested RSUs shall vest in full as of the date of the Participant’s death.
(d) In the event the Participant ceases to be a Director by reason of a Disability, the Unvested RSUs as of the date of the Participant ceases to be a Director shall vest in full as of such date. “Disability” with respect to the Participant occurs, when and if, as a result of disease, injury or mental disorder, the Participant is incapable of engaging in regular service with the Company, which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as determined by the Company.
(e) If the Participant becomes an employee of the Company and, in connection with such employment, ceases to serve as a Director of the Company, Unvested RSUs shall vest in accordance with the terms hereof until the date that the Participant’s employment with the Company is terminated.
(f) Notwithstanding anything in the Plan or herein, all Unvested RSUs shall vest in full as of a Change in Control Event (as defined in the Plan).
(g) For purposes of this Award, employment with the Company shall include being an employee, consultant or advisor with any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the Company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company.
3.Restrictions on Transfer.
(a) The Participant shall not sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any RSUs, either voluntarily or by operation of law.
(b) The Company shall not be required (i) to transfer on its books any of the RSUs which have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions set forth herein or (ii) to treat as the owner of such RSUs any transferee to whom such RSUs have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions contained herein.
4.Not a Shareholder. The RSUs represent an unfunded, unsecured promise by the Company to deliver Shares upon vesting and conversion of the RSUs, and until vesting of the RSUs and issuance of the Shares, the Participant shall not have any of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the Shares underlying the RSUs. For the avoidance of doubt, the Participant shall have no right to receive any dividends and shall have no voting rights with respect to the Shares underlying the RSUs for which the record date is on or before the date on which the Shares underlying the RSUs are issued to the Participant.
5.Provisions of the Plan. The RSUs and Shares, including the grant and issuance thereof, are subject to the provisions of the Plan.
6.Consideration. Any Shares that are issued and any cash payment that is delivered, in either case upon settlement of the RSUs pursuant to this Award, will be in consideration of the Participant’s service as a member of the Board and/or the Participant’s continued employment with the Company, which consideration is deemed sufficient.
7.Withholding Taxes.
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(a) Regardless of any action the Company takes with respect to any or all income tax (including U.S. federal, state and local taxes and/or non-U.S. taxes), social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax-related withholding (“Tax-Related Items”), the Participant acknowledges that the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items legally due by the Participant is and remains the Participant’s responsibility, and that the Company (i) makes no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the RSUs, including the grant or vesting of the RSUs, the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired pursuant to the RSUs and the receipt of any dividends; and (ii) does not commit to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the RSUs to reduce or eliminate the Participant’s liability for Tax-Related Items.
(b) Prior to the delivery of Shares upon vesting of the RSUs, if any taxing jurisdiction requires withholding of Tax-Related Items, the Participant authorizes the Company to satisfy the obligations with regard to all Tax-Related Items, if any, by one or a combination of methods set forth below:
i.the Company may withhold a number of whole Shares otherwise issuable upon vesting of the RSUs that have an aggregate Fair Market Value sufficient to pay the Tax-Related Items required to be withheld with respect to the Shares. The cash equivalent of the Shares withheld will be used to settle the obligation to withhold the Tax-Related Items (determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the applicable vesting date). No fractional Shares will be withheld or issued pursuant to the grant of the RSUs and the issuance of Shares hereunder.
ii.the Company may, in its discretion, withhold any amount necessary to pay the Tax-Related Items from the Participant’s salary or other amounts payable to the Participant.
iii.the Company may withhold from proceeds of the sale of Shares either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Participant’s behalf pursuant to this authorization).
The Company may withhold or account for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory withholding amounts or other applicable withholding rates, including maximum applicable rates in the Participant’s jurisdiction(s). If the Company withholds more than the amount necessary to satisfy the liability for Tax-Related Items, the Participant may receive a refund of the over-withheld amount in cash and will have no entitlement to the equivalent in Shares. If the obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied by withholding in Shares, for tax purposes, the Participant is deemed to have been issued the full number of Shares subject to the vested RSU, notwithstanding that a number of the Shares is held back solely for the purpose of paying the Tax-Related Items.
In the event the withholding requirements are not satisfied through the withholding of Shares or through the Participant’s salary or other amounts payable to the Participant, no Shares will be issued upon vesting of the RSUs unless and until satisfactory arrangements (as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board) have been made by the Participant with respect to the payment of any Tax-Related Items which the Company determines, in its sole discretion, must be withheld or collected with respect to such RSUs. By accepting this grant of RSUs, the Participant expressly consents to the withholding of Shares and/or cash as provided for hereunder. All other Tax-Related Items related to the RSUs and any Shares delivered in payment thereof are the Participant’s sole responsibility.
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8.Option of Company to Deliver Cash. Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this Award, where settlement in Shares is otherwise prohibited under local law or may present adverse tax consequences to the Participant, at the time the RSUs vest, the Company may elect, in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board, to deliver by wire transfer to the Participant in lieu of Shares an equivalent amount of cash (determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the applicable vesting date). If the Company elects to deliver cash to the Participant, the Company is authorized to retain such amount as is sufficient in the opinion of the Company to satisfy the Tax Related Items withholding obligations of the Company pursuant to Section 7 herein.
9.No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding the Participant’s participation in the Plan, or the Participant’s acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares. The Participant is encouraged to 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.
10.Data Privacy Information and Consent (applicable only if the Participant resides outside the United States). The Company is located at One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A. and grants directors of the Company RSUs, at the Company’s sole discretion. If the Participant would like to participate in the Plan, please review the following information about the Company’s data processing practices and declare the Participant’s consent.
a)Data Collection and Usage. The Company collects, processes and uses personal data of Participants, including, name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, citizenship, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, and details of all RSUs, canceled, vested, or outstanding in the Participant’s favor, which the Company receives from the Participant. If the Company offers the Participant a grant of RSUs under the Plan, then the Company will collect the Participant’s personal data for purposes of allocating stock and implementing, administering and managing the Plan. The Company’s legal basis for the processing of the Participant’s personal data would be his or her consent.
b)Stock Plan Administration Service Providers. The Company transfers participant data to Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC, an independent service provider based in the United States, which assists the Company with the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. In the future, the Company may select a different service provider and share the Participant’s data with another company that serves in a similar manner. The Company’s service provider will open an account for the Participant to receive and trade shares of Common Stock. The Participant will be asked to agree on separate terms and data processing practices with the service provider, which is a condition to the Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan.
c)International Data Transfers. The Company and its service providers are based in the United States. If the Participant is outside the United States, the Participant should note that his or her country has enacted data privacy laws that are different from the United States and that the United States might not provide a level of protection of personal data equivalent to the level of protection in the Participant's country. In order to ensure an appropriate level of protection for the transfer of the Participant’s personal data to the Company in the United States, the Company has implemented the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. However, the onward transfer of the Participant’s personal data by the Company to its service provider is not subject to appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and is based solely on the Participant’s consent. The Participant understands and acknowledges that this might result in certain risks to the protection of his or her
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personal data due to the lack of legal principles governing the processing of the personal data, oversight by a supervisory authority or enforceable data subject rights in the United States.
d)Data Retention. The Company will use the Participant’s personal data only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan or as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including under tax, securities, exchange control, and labor laws. This period may extend beyond the Participant’s service as a director. If the Company keeps data longer, it would be to satisfy legal or regulatory obligations and the Company’s legal basis would be relevant laws or regulations.
e)Voluntariness and Consequences of Consent Denial or Withdrawal. The Participant’s participation in the Plan and the Participant’s grant of consent is purely voluntary. The Participant may deny or withdraw his or her consent at any time. If the Participant does not consent, or if the Participant withdraws his or her consent, the Participant cannot participate in the Plan. This would not affect the Participant’s relationship with the Company; the Participant would merely forfeit the opportunities associated with the Plan.
f)Data Subject Rights. The Participant has a number of rights under data privacy laws in his or her country. Depending on where the Participant is based, the Participant’s rights may include the right to (a) request access or copies of personal data the Company processes, (b) rectification of incorrect data, (c) deletion of data, (d) restrictions on processing, (e) portability of data, (f) lodge complaints with competent authorities in the Participant’s country, and/or (g) a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Participant’s personal data. To receive clarification regarding the Participant’s rights or to exercise the Participant’s rights please contact the Company at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., Attention: Stock Plan Administrator..
11.Repatriation: Compliance with Laws. The Participant agrees, as a condition of the grant of the RSUs, as applicable, to repatriate all payments attributable to the Shares and/or cash acquired under the Plan (including, but not limited to, dividends and any proceeds derived from the sale of the Shares acquired pursuant to the RSUs) in accordance with all foreign exchange rules and regulations applicable to the Participant. In addition, the Participant also agrees to take any and all actions, and consent to any and all actions taken by the Company and its subsidiaries, as may be required to allow the Company and its subsidiaries to comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Participant. Finally, the Participant agrees to take any and all actions as may be required to comply with the Participant’s personal legal and tax obligations under all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Participant.
12.Miscellaneous.
(a) No Rights to Board Service. The grant of the RSUs shall not confer upon the Participant any right to continue to serve on the Board or, if applicable, as an employee of the Company or its subsidiaries, nor limit in any way the terms of the Participant’s service on the Board, including for removal therefrom. Except in the event of a termination of employment due to death or Disability, the vesting of the RSUs pursuant to Section 2 hereof is earned only by satisfaction of the performance conditions, if any, and continuing service on the Board or as otherwise set forth in Section 2 (not through the act of being elected, hired or engaged or being granted the RSUs hereunder).
(b) Discretionary Nature. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, cancelled, or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan. The grant of the RSUs under the Plan is a one-time benefit and does not create any
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contractual or other right to receive a grant of RSUs or any other award under the Plan or other benefits in lieu thereof in the future. Future grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company, including, but not limited to, the form and timing of any grant, the number of Shares subject to the grant, and the vesting provisions. Any amendment, modification or termination of the Plan shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of the Participant’s service with the Company.
(c) Exclusion from Termination Indemnities and Other Benefits. The Participant’s participation in the Plan is voluntary. The value of the RSUs and any other awards granted under the Plan is an extraordinary item of compensation outside the scope of the Participant’s service on the Board. Any grant under the Plan, including the grant of the RSUs and the income and value of same, is not part of normal or expected compensation for purposes of calculating any severance, resignation, redundancy, end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension, or retirement benefits or similar payments. The grant of RSUs should in no event be considered as compensation for, or in any way related to, past services for the Company.
(d) Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Award shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Award, and each other provision of this Award shall be severable and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.
(e) Binding Effect. This Award shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and the Participant and his or her respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 3 of this Award.
(f) Notice. Each notice relating to this Award shall be in writing (which shall include electronic form) and delivered in person, electronically or by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address as hereinafter provided. Each notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date it is received. Each notice to the Company shall be addressed to it at its offices at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., Attention: Stock Plan Administrator. Each notice to the Participant shall be addressed to the Participant at the Participant’s last known mailing or email address, as applicable, on the records of the Company.
(g) Pronouns. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used in this Award shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural, and vice versa.
(h) Entire Agreement. This Award and the Plan constitute the entire understanding between the parties, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter of these documents.
(i) Governing Law. This Award shall be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to any applicable conflicts of laws.
(j) Interpretation. The interpretation and construction of any terms or conditions of this Award or the Plan, or other matters related to the Plan, by the Compensation Committee of the Board of the Company shall be final and conclusive.
(k) Participant’s Acceptance. The Participant is urged to read this Award carefully and to consult with his or her own legal counsel regarding the terms and consequences of this Award and the legal and binding effect of this Award. By virtue of his or her acceptance of this Award, the Participant is deemed to have accepted and agreed to all of the terms and conditions of this Award and the provisions of the Plan.
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(l) Electronic Delivery. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the RSUs or other awards granted to the Participant under the Plan by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
(m) Additional Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on the RSUs, any Shares acquired pursuant to the RSUs, and the Participant’s participation in the Plan, to the extent the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such other requirements are necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. Such requirements may include (but are not limited to) requiring the Participant to sign any agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
(n) Private Placement. The Company has submitted regulatory filings in the United States in connection with the stock incentive plan under which this Award was made. The Company has not submitted any registration statement, prospectus or other filings with other local securities authorities (unless otherwise required under such local law), and the grant of the Award is not intended to be a public offering of securities in any other jurisdiction or subject to the supervision of other local securities authorities.
(o) Changes in Capitalization. In the event of any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, combination of shares, reclassification of shares, spin-off or other similar change in capitalization or event, or any non-cash distribution to holders of Common Stock, the number of RSUs, and Shares issuable upon vesting and conversion thereof, shall be appropriately adjusted in such manner as shall be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board.
(p) Amendment. This Award may be amended or modified only by a written instrument executed by both the Company and the Participant.
(q) Waiver. The Participant acknowledges that a waiver by the Company or 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 Participant or any other participant.
(r) Insider Trading Restrictions/Market Abuse Laws. The Participant acknowledges that, depending on the Participant’s or the Participant’s broker’s country of residence or where the Common Stock is listed, the Participant may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws, which may affect the Participant’s ability to accept, acquire, sell, or otherwise dispose of Common Stock, rights to Common Stock (e.g., RSUs) or rights linked to the value of Common Stock (e.g., phantom awards, futures) during such times as the Participant is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws or regulations in the Participant’s country). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Participant placed before possessing inside information. Furthermore, the Participant could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a “need to know” basis) and (ii) “tipping” third parties or otherwise causing them to buy or sell securities. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider trading policy. The Participant acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Participant should speak to his or her personal advisor on this matter.
A copy of the Plan prospectus is available on the Company’s Intranet at https://thecircuit.web.analog.com/Pages/CircuitHome.aspx. (From The Circuit home page, click Knowledge Centers, HR, Employee Stock Programs. The related documents can be found in the right-hand column.) If the Participant is unable to
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access this information via the Intranet, the Company’s Stock Plan Administrator can provide the Participant with copies (Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com).
| By: | /s/ Ray Stata | By: | /s/ Vincent Roche | |||||||||||
| Ray Stata, Chairman of the Board of Directors | Vincent Roche, President & Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||||
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Exhibit 10.4
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
GLOBAL NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
Private & Confidential (Addressee Only)
Participant Name
Employee ID
Grant ID: Client Grant ID
We are pleased to advise the Optionee (the “Optionee”) that Analog Devices, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the “Company”), has granted to the Optionee an option to purchase that number of shares of Common Stock set forth below (the “Option”) subject to the terms and conditions of the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), and this Global Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, including Appendix A, which includes any applicable country-specific provisions. This Global Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, together with Appendix A, is referred to as the “Agreement.” The grant of this Option reflects the Company’s confidence in the Optionee’s commitment and contributions to the success and continued growth of the Company.
All terms not defined herein shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Plan.
1.Grant of Option. Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement, the Company has granted to the Optionee an Option to purchase that number of shares of Common Stock (the “Option Shares”) effective on the Date of Grant set forth below:
Date of Grant: Grant Date
Number of Option Shares Granted: Number of Awards Granted
Option Exercise Price Per Share: Grant Price
2.Vesting and Exercise of Option. Subject to the Optionee’s continued employment with the Company or the Employer (as defined in 3(h) below) and other limitations set forth in this Agreement and the Plan, the Option will vest as to a set number of shares on each of the scheduled vesting dates. Vesting Schedule.
The right of exercise is cumulative, so that an Option, once vested, may be exercised, in whole or in part, at any time up to Expiration Date, the expiration date, or such earlier date as provided in Section 3 below or in the country-specific provisions in Appendix A.
3.Term of Option; Termination of Employment.
(a)The term of the Option is ten (10) years after the Date of Grant, subject, however, to the early termination provisions set forth herein.
(b)Except as otherwise provided herein, the Option shall be exercisable by the Optionee (or his or her successor in interest) following the termination of the Optionee’s employment only to the extent that the Option was vested on or prior to the date of such termination.
(c)The vesting of the Option shall terminate on the date the Optionee voluntarily terminates employment with the Company or the Employer (as defined in Section 3(h)) (except by reason of retirement after attaining age 60 as provided below) or on the date his or her employment is terminated by the Company or the Employer without “Cause” (as defined in paragraph (d)), but any Option that is vested on the date of such termination shall continue to be exercisable for a period of three (3) months following such termination date.
(d)The Option shall terminate on the date the Optionee’s employment with the Company or the Employer is terminated by the Company or one of its subsidiaries for “Cause”, and all Option Shares that are then vested shall forthwith cease to be exercisable. “Cause” for this purpose means unsatisfactory job performance (as determined by the Company), willful misconduct, fraud, gross negligence, disobedience or dishonesty, or as otherwise determined under applicable law.
(e)Upon the death of the Optionee while he or she is an employee of the Company or the Employer, the Option shall become immediately vested in full as to all shares on the date of death and shall continue to be exercisable (by the Optionee’s successor in interest) over the remaining term of the Option.
(f)If the Optionee’s employment with the Company or the Employer terminates by reason of the retirement of the Optionee after attaining age 60, the vesting of the Option shall terminate on the date of such retirement, but any Option that is vested on the date of such retirement shall continue to be exercisable over the remaining term of the Option; provided that all then-exercisable Options held by such Optionee shall immediately cease to be exercisable in the event that such Optionee becomes an employee of any competitor of the Company or the Employer (as determined in the sole discretion of the Company).
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(g)If the Optionee becomes Disabled, regardless of whether Optionee terminates employment with the Company or the Employer, the Option shall vest and become exercisable in full on the date the Optionee is determined to be Disabled and shall continue to be exercisable until the date that is ten (10) years after the Date of Grant, at which time the Option shall terminate. “Disabled” with respect to the Optionee means, when and if, as a result of disease, injury or mental disorder, the Optionee is incapable of engaging in regular service or occupation with the Company or the Employer (as defined in paragraph (h)) which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as determined by the Company.
(h)For purposes of this Agreement, employment shall include being an employee with the Company. Employment shall also include being an employee with any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the Company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company (the “Employer”). Should an Optionee transfer employment to become a director, consultant or advisor to the Company or the Employer following the Date of Grant, he or she will be considered employed for vesting purposes until he or she ceases to provide services to the Company or any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company.
(i)Notwithstanding the provisions in this Section 3, if the Company or the Employer develops a good faith belief that any provision in this Section 3 may be found to be unlawful, discriminatory or against public policy in any relevant jurisdiction, then the Company in its sole discretion may choose not to apply such provision to this Option, nor any Option grant in the Optionee’s jurisdiction.
4.Payment of Exercise Price. The following payment methods may be used to purchase Option Shares:
(a)A cashless exercise in a manner described in Section 5(f)(2) of the Plan.
(b)Cash or check payable to the Company.
(c)Delivery by the Optionee of shares of Common Stock (by actual delivery or attestation) in accordance with Section 5(f)(3) of the Plan.
(d)Any combination of the above methods.
5.Non-Transferability of Option. Except in the event of death (whether by beneficiary designation or by will or the laws of descent and distribution) or as permitted by the Plan, this Option is personal and no rights granted hereunder shall be transferred, assigned, pledged, or hypothecated in any way (whether by operation of law or otherwise), nor shall any such rights be subject to execution, attachment or similar process.
6.Adjustment. This Option is subject to adjustment (including with respect to vesting of the Option Shares) upon certain changes in the Common Stock and certain other events, including a Change in Control Event or a Reorganization Event, as provided in Section 10 of the Plan.
7.Withholding Taxes. Regardless of any action the Company or the Employer, if different, takes with respect to any or all income tax, social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax related items related to the Optionee’s participation in the Plan and legally applicable to the Optionee (“Tax-Related Items”), the Optionee acknowledges that the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items is and remains the Optionee’s responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. The Optionee further acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the Option, including, but not limited to, the grant, vesting or exercise of the Option, the subsequent sale of Option Shares acquired pursuant to such exercise and the receipt of any dividends; and (ii) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the Option to reduce or eliminate the Optionee’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Optionee has become subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction between the Date of Grant and the date of any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Optionee acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction.
Prior to the relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Optionee will pay or make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company and/or the Employer to satisfy all Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Optionee authorizes the Company and/or the Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy the obligations, if any, with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following: (i) withholding from the Optionee’s wages or other cash compensation payable to the Optionee by the Company and/or the Employer; or (ii) withholding from proceeds of the sale of Option Shares acquired at exercise of the Option either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Optionee’s behalf pursuant to this authorization). The Company may withhold or account for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory withholding amounts or other applicable withholding rates in the Optionee’s jurisdiction(s), including maximum applicable rates. If the Company and/or the Employer withhold more than the amount necessary to satisfy the liability for Tax-Related Items, the Optionee may receive a refund of any over-withheld amount in cash and will have no entitlement to the equivalent in shares of Common Stock. No fractional Option Shares will be issued pursuant to the grant of the Option and the issuance of Option Shares hereunder.
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Finally, the Optionee shall pay to the Company or the Employer any amount of Tax-Related Items that the Company or the Employer may be required to withhold or account for as a result of the Optionee’s participation in the Plan that cannot be satisfied by the means previously described. The Company may refuse to issue or deliver the shares or the proceeds of the sale of Option Shares, if the Optionee fails to comply with the Optionee’s obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.
8.Nature of Grant. In accepting the Option, the Optionee acknowledges, understands and agrees that:
(a)the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature, and may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by the Plan;
(b)the grant of the Option is exceptional, voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of options, or benefits in lieu of options, even if options have been granted repeatedly in the past;
(c)all decisions with respect to future option grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company;
(d)the Optionee’s participation in the Plan shall not create a right to further employment with the Employer and shall not interfere with the ability of the Employer to terminate the Optionee’s employment or service relationship (if any) at any time;
(e)the Optionee is voluntarily participating in the Plan;
(f)the Option and any Option Shares acquired under the Plan, and the income and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments and in no event should be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or the Employer;
(g)the Option grant and the Optionee’s participation in the Plan will not be interpreted to form or amend an employment or service contract or relationship with the Company or the Employer;
(h)the future value of the Option Shares underlying the Option is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty;
(i)if the underlying Option Shares do not increase in value, the Option will have no value;
(j)if the Optionee exercises the Option and acquires Option Shares, the value of such Option Shares may increase or decrease in value, even below the Exercise Price;
(k)for Optionees who reside outside the U.S. and/or the Company is not the Optionee’s employer, the following additional provisions shall apply:
(i)the Option and any Option Shares acquired under the Plan, and the income and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation;
(ii)the Option and any Option Shares acquired under the Plan are extraordinary items that do not constitute compensation of any kind for services of any kind rendered to the Company or the Employer, and which is outside the scope of the Optionee’s employment or service contract, if any;
(iii)the Optionee acknowledges and agrees that neither the Company nor the Employer shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between the Optionee’s local currency and the United States Dollar that may affect the value of the Option or of any amounts due to the Optionee pursuant to the exercise of the Option or the subsequent sale of any Option Shares acquired upon exercise; and
(iv)no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Option resulting from termination of the Optionee’s employment by the Company or the Employer (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where Optionee is employed or the terms of Optionee’s employment agreement, if any) and in consideration of the grant of the Option to which the Optionee is otherwise not entitled, the Optionee irrevocably agrees never to institute any claim against the Company or the Employer and waives his or her ability, if any, to bring such a claim, and releases the Company and the Employer from any such claim; if notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is allowed by a court of competent jurisdiction, then, by participating in the Plan, the Optionee shall be deemed irrevocably to have agreed not to pursue such claim and agrees to execute any and all documents necessary to request dismissal or withdrawal of such claims.
9.No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding the Optionee’s participation in the Plan, or the Optionee’s acquisition or sale of the underlying Option
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Shares. The Optionee is encouraged to 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.
10.Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and the Optionee and his or her respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 5 of this Agreement.
11.Notice. Each notice relating to this Award shall be in writing (which shall include electronic form) and delivered in person, electronically or by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address as hereinafter provided. Each notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date it is received. Each notice to the Company shall be addressed to it at its offices at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., Attention: Stock Plan Administrator. Each notice to the Optionee shall be addressed to the Optionee at the Optionee’s last known mailing or email address, as applicable, on the records of the Company.
12.Pronouns. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural, and vice versa.
13.Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Plan constitute the entire understanding between the parties, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter of these documents.
14.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to any applicable conflicts of laws.
15.Compliance with Law. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an available exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the Option Shares, the Company shall not be required to deliver any shares issuable upon exercise of the Option prior to the completion of any registration or qualification of the Option Shares under any U.S. or non-U.S. federal, state, or local securities or exchange control law or under rulings or regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or of any other governmental regulatory body, or prior to obtaining any approval or other clearance from any U.S. or non-U.S. federal, state, or local governmental agency, which registration, qualification or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Optionee understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Option Shares with the SEC or any state or non-U.S. securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the Option Shares. The Optionee also understands and agrees that the Awards granted under the Plan, including the Options and the underlying Option Shares, are subject to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company’s securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and any SEC regulations, as now or hereafter in effect. Further, the Optionee agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend the Plan and this Agreement without the Optionee’s consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of Option Shares.
16.Interpretation. The interpretation and construction of any terms or conditions of this Agreement or the Plan, or other matters related to the Plan, by the Compensation Committee of the Board of the Company shall be final and conclusive.
17.Optionee’s Acceptance. The Optionee is urged to read this Agreement carefully and to consult with his or her own legal counsel regarding the terms and consequences of this Agreement and the legal and binding effect of this Agreement. By virtue of his or her acceptance of this Option, the Optionee is deemed to have accepted and agreed to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the provisions of the Plan.
18.Electronic Delivery. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. The Optionee hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
19.Language. If the Optionee has received this Agreement, or any other document related to the Option and/or the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control.
20.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.
21.Appendix. The Option shall be subject to any additional provisions set forth in the Appendix for the Optionee’s country of employment and/or residence, if any. If the Optionee relocates to one of the countries included in the Appendix during the life of the Option, the additional provisions for such country shall apply to the Optionee, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such provisions is necessary or advisable in order to comply with local law or facilitate the administration of the Plan. The Appendix constitutes part of this Agreement.
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22.Additional Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on the Option and the Option Shares purchased upon exercise of the Option, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require the Optionee to sign any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
23.Private Placement. The Company has submitted filings in the United States in connection with the equity incentive plan under which this Option was made. The Company has not submitted any registration statement, prospectus or other filings with other local securities authorities (unless otherwise required under such local law), and the grant of the Option is not intended to be a public offering of securities in any other jurisdiction or subject to the supervision of other local securities authorities.
24.Insider Trading Restrictions/Market Abuse Laws. The Optionee acknowledges that, depending on the Optionee’s or the Optionee’s broker’s country of residence or where the Common Stock is listed, the Optionee may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws, which may affect the Optionee’s ability to accept, acquire, sell, or otherwise dispose of Common Stock, rights to Common Stock (e.g., Options) or rights linked to the value of Common Stock (e.g., phantom awards, futures) during such times as Optionee is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws or regulations in the Optionee’s country). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Optionee placed before possessing inside information. Furthermore, the Optionee could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a “need to know” basis) and (ii) “tipping” third parties or otherwise causing them to buy or sell securities. Keep in mind third parties includes fellow employees. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider trading policy. The Optionee acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Optionee should speak to his or her personal advisor on this matter.
25.Foreign Asset/Account, Exchange Control, and Tax Reporting. The Optionee may be subject to foreign asset/account, exchange control and/or tax reporting requirements as a result of the exercise of the Option, the acquisition, holding, and/or transfer of Option Shares or cash resulting from participation in the Plan and/or the opening and maintenance of a brokerage or bank account in connection with the Plan. The Optionee may be required to report such assets, accounts, account balances and values and/or related transactions to the applicable authorities in his or her country. The Optionee also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of participation in the Plan to the Optionee’s country through a designated broker or bank and/or within a certain time after receipt. The Optionee acknowledges that he or she is responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable foreign asset/account, exchange control and tax reporting requirements. The Optionee further understands that he or she should consult the Optionee’s personal legal advisor on these matters.
26.Waiver. The Optionee acknowledges that a waiver by the Company or 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 Optionee or any other optionee.
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A copy of the Plan prospectus is available on the Company’s Intranet at https://thecircuit.web.analog.com/Pages/CircuitHome.aspx. (From The Circuit home page, click Knowledge Centers, HR, Employee Stock Programs. The related documents can be found in the right-hand column.) If the Optionee is unable to access this information via the Intranet, the Company’s Stock Plan Administrator can provide the Optionee with copies (Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com).
| By: | /s/ Ray Stata | By: | /s/ Vincent Roche | |||||||||||
| Ray Stata, Chairman of the Board of Directors | Vincent Roche, President & Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||||
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APPENDIX A
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
GLOBAL NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
This Appendix A includes additional terms and conditions that govern the Options granted to the Optionee if the Optionee resides and/or works in one of the countries listed herein. These terms and conditions are in addition to, or, if so indicated, in place of, the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not defined shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Plan and/or the Agreement.
This Appendix A also includes certain issues of which the Optionee should be aware with respect to his or her participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control, income tax and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of October 2020. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that the Optionee not rely on the information noted herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of participation in the Plan because the information may be out of date when the Optionee exercises the Options or when the Option Shares purchased under the Plan are subsequently sold.
In addition, the information is general in nature and may not apply to the Optionee’s particular situation, and the Company is not in a position to assure the Optionee of any particular result. Therefore, the Optionee should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Optionee’s country may apply to his or her situation.
Finally, the Optionee understands that if he or she is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Optionee is currently working and/or residing, transfers employment and/or residency after the Date of Grant, or is considered a resident of another country for local law purposes, the information contained herein may not apply to the Optionee, and the Company shall, in its discretion, determine to what extent the terms and conditions contained herein shall apply.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO OPTIONEES OUTSIDE THE U.S.
Data Privacy Information and Consent. The Company is located at One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A. and grants employees of the Company and its subsidiaries Options, at the Company’s sole discretion. If the Optionee would like to participate in the Plan, please review the following information about the Company’s data processing practices and declare the Optionee’s consent.
(a)Data Collection and Usage. The Company collects, processes and uses personal data of Optionees, including, name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, citizenship, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, and details of all Options, canceled, vested, or outstanding in the Optionee’s favor, which the Company receives from the Optionee or the Employer. If the Company offers the Optionee a grant of Options under the Plan, then the Company will collect the Optionee’s personal data for purposes of allocating stock and implementing, administering and managing the Plan. The Company’s legal basis for the processing of the Optionee’s personal data would be his or her consent.
(b)Stock Plan Administration Service Providers. The Company transfers participant data to Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC (“Fidelity”), an independent service provider based in the United States, which assists the Company with the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. In the future, the Company may select a different service provider and share the Optionee’s data with another company that serves in a similar manner. The Company’s service provider will open an account for the Optionee to receive and trade shares of Common Stock. The Optionee will be asked to agree on separate terms and data processing practices with the service provider, which is a condition to the Optionee’s ability to participate in the Plan.
(c)International Data Transfers. The Company and its service providers are based in the United States. If the Optionee is outside the United States, the Optionee should note that his or her country has enacted data privacy laws that are different from the United States and that the United States might not provide a level of protection of personal data equivalent to the level of protection in the Optionee’s country. In order to ensure an appropriate level of protection for the transfer of the Optionee’s personal data to the Company in the United States, the Company has implemented the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. However, the onward transfer of the Optionee’s personal data by the Company to its service provider is not subject to appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and is based solely on the Optionee’s consent. The Optionee understands and acknowledges that this might result in certain risks to the protection of his or her personal data due to the lack of legal principles governing the processing of the personal data, oversight by a supervisory authority or enforceable data subject rights in the United States.
(d)Data Retention. The Company will use the Optionee’s personal data only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage the Optionee’s participation in the Plan or as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including under tax, securities, exchange control, and labor laws. This period may extend beyond the Optionee’s employment with the Employer. If the
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Company keeps data longer, it would be to satisfy legal or regulatory obligations and the Company’s legal basis would be relevant laws or regulations.
(e)Voluntariness and Consequences of Consent Denial or Withdrawal. The Optionee’s participation in the Plan and the Optionee’s grant of consent is purely voluntary. The Optionee may deny or withdraw his or her consent at any time. If the Optionee does not consent, or if the Optionee withdraws his or her consent, the Optionee cannot participate in the Plan. This would not affect the Optionee’s salary from or employment with the Employer; the Optionee would merely forfeit the opportunities associated with the Plan.
(f)Data Subject Rights. The Optionee has a number of rights under data privacy laws in his or her country. Depending on where the Optionee is based, the Optionee’s rights may include the right to (a) request access or copies of personal data the Company processes, (b) rectification of incorrect data, (c) deletion of data, (d) restrictions on processing, (e) portability of data, (f) lodge complaints with competent authorities in the Optionee’s country, and/or (g) a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Optionee’s personal data. To receive clarification regarding the Optionee’s rights or to exercise the Optionee’s rights please contact the Company at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., Attention: Stock Plan Administrator.
If the Optionee resides in a European Economic Area, European Union member state or the United Kingdom and agrees with the data processing practices described in this notice, the Optionee declares his or her consent by clicking “Accept Your Grant” on the Accepting Your Grants page on Fidelity’s participant website.
Language. The Optionee acknowledges that he or she is sufficiently proficient in English, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, to understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
AUSTRIA
Exchange Control Information. If the Optionee holds Option Shares acquired under the Plan outside Austria (even if he or she holds them outside Austria with an Austrian bank), then the Optionee understands that he or she must submit an annual report to the Austrian National Bank using the form “Standmeldung/Wertpapiere.” An exemption applies if the value of the securities held outside Austria does not exceed certain thresholds. If applicable, the deadline for filing the annual report is January 31 of the following year.
When the Option Shares are sold, there may be exchange control obligations if the cash received is held outside Austria, as a separate ongoing reporting requirement may apply to non-Austrian accounts. If the transaction value of all cash accounts abroad is less than a certain threshold, then no ongoing reporting requirements apply. However, if the transaction volume of all of the Optionee’s cash accounts abroad meets or exceeds a certain threshold, then the movements and the balance of all accounts must be reported monthly, as of the last day of the month, on or before the 15th day of the following month, using the form “Meldungen SI-Forderungen und/oder SI-Verpflichtungen.”
BELGIUM
Taxation of Option. The Optionee will not be permitted to accept the Options until after 60 days from the offer date. If the Optionee accepts the Options within 60 days of the offer date, the Optionee will be deemed to have accepted the Option after the 60th day from the offer date. Therefore, the Options will not be subject to Belgian tax until they are exercised by the Optionee.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. The Optionee is required to report any securities (e.g., Option Shares) or bank accounts opened and maintained outside Belgium on his or her annual tax return. In a separate report, certain details regarding such foreign accounts (including the account number, bank name and country in which such account was opened) must be reported to the Central Contact Point of the National Bank of Belgium. The forms to complete this report are available on the website of the National Bank of Belgium.
Stock Exchange Tax. A stock exchange tax applies to transactions executed by a Belgian resident through a financial intermediary, such as a bank or broker. If the transaction is conducted through a Belgian financial intermediary, it may withhold the stock exchange tax, but if the transaction is conducted through a non-Belgian financial intermediary, the Belgian resident may need to report and pay the stock exchange tax directly. The stock exchange tax likely will apply when Option Shares acquired under the Plan are sold. Belgian residents should consult with a personal tax or financial advisor for additional details on their obligations with respect to the stock exchange tax.
CANADA
Securities Law Information. The Optionee is permitted to sell Option Shares acquired through the Plan through the designated broker appointed under the Plan, if any (or any other broker acceptable to the Company), provided the resale of Option Shares acquired under the Plan takes place outside Canada through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Option Shares are listed. The Option Shares are currently listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Payment of Exercise Price and Withholding Taxes. Notwithstanding anything in the Agreement or the Plan, the Optionee agrees to pay the Exercise Price and any Tax-Related Items solely by means of (i) cash, which may be paid by check, or other instrument acceptable to the Company or (ii) a broker-assisted cashless exercise, whereby the broker sells some or all of the Option Shares to be issued upon exercise to
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pay the Exercise Price, brokerage fees and any applicable Tax-Related Items. To the extent that tax regulatory requirements change, the Company reserves the right to permit the Optionee to exercise the Option and pay the Exercise Price and any applicable Tax-Related Items in Option Shares to the extent permitted by the Plan.
Termination of Employment. The following supplements Section 3 of the Agreement (except Section 3(g) regarding disability) as well as any other section required to give effect to the same:
In the event of termination of the Optionee’s employment for any reason (other than by reason of the Optionee’s death), either by the Optionee or by the Employer, with or without cause, the Optionee's right to vest or continue to vest in the Option under the Plan, if any, will terminate as of the actual Date of Termination. For this purpose, “Date of Termination” shall mean the last day on which the Optionee is actively employed by the Employer, and shall not include or be extended by any period following such day during which the Optionee is in receipt of or eligible to receive any notice of termination, pay in lieu of notice of termination, severance pay or any other payments or damages, whether arising under statute, contract or at common law.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if applicable employment standards legislation explicitly requires continued entitlement to vesting during a statutory notice period, the Optionee’s right to vest in the Options under the Plan, if any, will terminate effective as of the last day of the Optionee’s minimum statutory notice period, but the Optionee will not earn or be entitled to pro-rated vesting if the vesting date falls after the end of the Optionee’s statutory notice period, nor will the Optionee be entitled to any compensation for lost vesting.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. Foreign specified property (including cash held outside Canada or Option Shares) held by Canadian residents must be reported annually on Form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement) if the cost of such foreign specified property exceeds C$100,000 at any time during the year. Foreign specified property may also include the unvested portion of the Options. The Options must be reported (generally at a nil cost) if the $100,000 cost threshold is exceeded because of other foreign specified property the Optionee holds. If Option Shares are acquired, their cost generally is the adjusted cost base (“ACB”) of the Option Shares. The ACB would normally equal the fair market value of the Option Shares at exercise, but if the Optionee owns other shares, this ACB may have to be averaged with the ACB of the other shares. If due, the Form must be filed by April 30 of the following year. The Optionee should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to determine the reporting requirements.
The following terms and conditions apply if the Optionee is in Quebec:
Data Privacy. This provision supplements the Data Privacy Information and Consent provision in the Terms and Conditions for Optionees Outside the U.S. set forth above:
The Optionee hereby authorizes the Company and the Company’s representatives to discuss with and obtain all relevant information from all personnel, professional or not, involved in the administration and operation of the Plan. The Optionee further authorizes the Company and the administrator of the Plan to disclose and discuss the Plan with their advisors. The Optionee further authorizes the Company and the Employer to record such information and to keep such information in the Optionee’s employee file.
French Language Acknowledgment. This provision supplements Section 19 of the Agreement:
The parties acknowledge that it is their express wish that this Agreement, as well as all documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or directly hereto, be drawn up in English.
Les parties reconnaissent avoir exigé la rédaction en anglais de cette convention, ainsi que de tous documents, avis et procédures judiciaires, exécutés, donnés ou intentés en vertu de, ou liés directement ou indirectement à, la présente convention.
CHINA
The following provision applies if the Optionee is subject to exchange control restrictions and regulations in the People's Republic of China (“PRC”), including the requirements imposed by the China State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”), as determined by the Company in its sole discretion:
Vesting. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or the Agreement, the Options will not vest and no Option Shares will be issued to the Optionee unless and until all necessary exchange control or other approvals with respect to the Options under the Plan have been obtained from the SAFE or its local counterpart (“SAFE Approval”). In the event that SAFE Approval has not been obtained prior to any date(s) on which the Options are scheduled to vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth in the Agreement, the Options will not vest until the seventh day of the month following the month in which SAFE Approval is obtained (the “Actual Vesting Date”). If the Optionee’s status as a service provider terminates prior to the Actual Vesting Date, the Optionee shall not be entitled to vest in any portion of the Options and the Options shall be forfeited without any liability to the Company, the Employer or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company.
Payment of Exercise Price. The following supplements Section 4 of the Agreement:
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Due to regulatory requirements in the PRC, the Optionee will be required to exercise the Option using a broker assisted cashless sell-all exercise method pursuant to which all Option Shares subject to the exercised Option will be sold immediately upon exercise and the proceeds of sale, less any broker’s fees or commissions, will be remitted to the Optionee. The Optionee will not be permitted to hold Option Shares after exercise. The Optionee understands and agrees that the Tax-Related Items with respect to the exercise of the Options may be taken by the Employer from the Optionee’s salary or other cash compensation. The Optionee acknowledges that the Company’s designated broker is under no obligation to arrange for the sale of the Option Shares pursuant to the cashless sell-all exercise method at any particular price. The Company reserves the right to provide additional methods of exercise depending on the development of local law.
Exchange Control Requirements. Due to exchange control laws in the PRC, if the Optionee is a PRC national he or she will be required to repatriate the proceeds from the cashless sell-all exercise to the PRC. The Optionee understands and agrees that such cash proceeds must be repatriated to the PRC through a special exchange control account established by the Company, the Employer, or a subsidiary of the Company, and the Optionee hereby consents and agrees that any proceeds from the sale of Option Shares may be transferred to such special account prior to being delivered to the Optionee.
Further, notwithstanding Section 3(e) or 3(g) of the Agreement, if the Optionee terminates employment with the Company or the Employer due to death or the Optionee becomes Disabled as determined by the Company, the vesting of the Option shall accelerate on the date of such termination or determination of disability, and the Option shall continue to be exercisable for a period of three (3) months (or such other period as may be required by the SAFE) following the termination date due to death or disability. If the Optionee or the Optionee’s heirs do not exercise the Option within three (3) months (or such other period as may be required by the SAFE) of the Optionee’s death or date of termination in the event of disability, the Option will be forfeited and the Optionee or the Optionee’s heirs will not be able to exercise the Option.
The Optionee understands and agrees that there will be a delay between the date the Option Shares are sold and the date the cash proceeds are distributed to the Optionee. The Optionee also understands and agrees that the Company is not responsible for any currency fluctuation that may occur between the date the Option Shares are sold and the date the cash proceeds are distributed to the Optionee. The Optionee further agrees to comply with any other requirements that may be imposed by the Company in the future to facilitate compliance with exchange control requirements in the PRC.
DENMARK
Danish Stock Option Act. By participating in the Plan, the Optionee acknowledges that he or she received an Employer Statement translated into Danish, which is being provided to comply with the Danish Stock Option Act, as amended effective January 1, 2019, and is attached hereto as Appendix B.
Notice of Grant. This provision supplements Section 8 in the Agreement:
By accepting the Option, the Optionee acknowledges, understands and agrees that this grant relates to future services to be performed and is not a bonus or compensation for past services.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. If the Optionee establishes an account holding Option Shares or cash outside Denmark, the Optionee must report the account to the Danish Tax Administration. The form which should be used in this respect can be obtained from a local bank.
EGYPT
Exchange Control Information. If the Optionee transfers funds out of or into Egypt in connection with the exercise of the Option or remits proceeds from the sale of Option Shares, the Optionee is required to transfer the funds through a registered bank in Egypt.
FINLAND
There are no country-specific provisions.
FRANCE
French Qualified Option. This Option is intended to qualify for favorable tax and social security treatment applicable to stock options granted under Section L.225-177 to L.225-186-1 of the French Commercial Code, as amended and in accordance with the relevant provisions set forth by the French tax and social security laws and the French tax and social security administrations. The Company does not undertake to maintain the qualified status of this Option. The Optionee understands and agrees that he or she will be responsible for paying personal income tax and the Optionee’s portion of social security contributions resulting from the exercise of this Option in the event this Option loses its qualified status and the Optionee will not be entitled to any damages if the Option no longer qualifies as French-qualified Option.
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Plan Terms. The Options are subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Rules of the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan for Grants of Options to Optionees in France (the “French Sub-plan”). To the extent that any term is defined in both the Plan and the French Sub-plan, for purposes of this grant of a French-qualified Option, the definitions in the French Sub-plan shall prevail.
Option Exercise Price Per Share. With respect to Section 1 of the Agreement, the Date of Grant shall be the Effective Grant Date set forth in the French Sub-plan and the Option Exercise Price Per Share as of the Effective Grant Date shall be no less than the minimum amount required under French law as set forth in the French Sub-plan.
Expiration. This provision replaces Section 3(a) of the Agreement:
Notwithstanding Section 3(a) of the Agreement, the Option will expire 9½ years after the Effective Grant Date ({FRENCHEXPDATE}), as defined in the French Sub-plan.
Termination Upon Death. This provision replaces Section 3(e) of the Agreement:
If the Optionee’s employment is terminated because of death, the unvested portion of the Optionee’s Option will immediately vest and become exercisable by the Optionee’s estate or heirs on the termination date for a period of six (6) months following the Optionee’s death. If the Optionee’s heirs do not exercise the Option within six (6) months of the Optionee’s death, the Option will be forfeited and the Optionee’s heirs will not be able to exercise the Option.
Language Consent. By accepting this Option, the Optionee confirms having read and understood the documents relating to this Option (e.g., the Plan, the French Sub-plan, and the Agreement, including Appendix A) which were provided in the English language. The Optionee accordingly accepts the terms of those documents.
Consentement a la Langue. En signant et renvoyant cet Accord, ou par acceptant autrement l’Accord, le Titulaire de l’Option confirme ainsi avoir lu et compris les documents relatifs à l’Option, (c’est-à-dire, Le Plan, Le Plan pour la France et cet Accord) qui ont été fournis en langue anglaise. Le Titulaire de l’Option accepte les termes de ces documents en connaissance de cause.
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information. French residents holding Option Shares outside of France or maintaining a foreign bank account are required to report such to French tax authorities when filing his or her annual tax return. Failure to comply may trigger significant penalties.
GERMANY
Exchange Control Information. Cross-border payments in excess of €12,500 must be reported monthly to the German Federal Bank. In case of payments in connection with the exercise of the Options or sale of Option Shares acquired under the Plan, the report must be filed electronically by the 5th day of the month following the month in which the payment was received. The form of report (“Allgemeine Meldeportal Statistik”) can be accessed via the Bundesbank’s website (www.bundesbank.de) and is available in both German and English. It is Optionee’s responsibility to comply with this reporting obligation and the Optionee should consult with his or her personal tax advisor in this regard.
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information. If the Optionee’s acquisition of Option Shares under the Plan leads to a “qualified participation” at any point during the calendar year, the Optionee will need to report the acquisition when the Optionee files his or her tax return for the relevant year. A qualified participation is attained if (i) the value of the Option Shares acquired exceeds a certain threshold or (ii) in the unlikely event the Optionee holds shares of Common Stock exceeding a certain threshold of the total Common Stock. However, provided the Common Stock is listed on a recognized stock exchange (e.g., the Nasdaq Stock Market) and the Optionee owns less than 1% of the Company, this requirement will not apply.
HUNGARY
There are no country-specific provisions.
INDIA
Payment of Exercise Price. This provision supplements Section 4 of the Agreement:
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Agreement, due to legal restrictions in India, the Optionee will not be permitted to pay the Exercise Price by (i) delivery of shares of Common Stock (as set forth in Section 4(c) of the Agreement) or (ii) a broker assisted partial cashless exercise such that a certain number of Option Shares subject to the exercised Option are sold immediately upon exercise and the proceeds of the sale remitted to the Company to cover the aggregate Exercise Price and any Tax-Related Items. However, payment of the Exercise Price may be made by any of the other methods of payment set forth in Section 4 of the Agreement. The Company reserves the right to provide the Optionee with this method of payment depending on the development of local law.
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Exchange Control Notification. If the Optionee remits funds out of India to purchase Option Shares, it is the Optionee’s responsibility to comply with applicable exchange control laws. Regardless of the method of exercise used to purchase the Option Shares, the Optionee understands that he or she must repatriate any proceeds from the sale of Option Shares acquired under the Plan and any dividends received in relation to the Option Shares to India and convert the funds into local currency within ninety (90) days of receipt, or such other period of time as required under applicable regulations. The Optionee must obtain a foreign inward remittance certificate (“FIRC”) from the bank where the Optionee deposits the foreign currency and maintains the FIRC as evidence of the repatriation of funds in the event the Reserve Bank of India or the Employer requests proof of repatriation.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. The Optionee is required to declare any foreign bank accounts and assets (including Option Shares acquired under the Plan) on his or her annual tax return. The Optionee should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to determine his or her reporting requirements.
IRELAND
Labor Law Acknowledgment. This provision supplements Section 8 of the Agreement:
By accepting the Option, the Optionee acknowledges, understands, and agrees that the benefits received under the Plan will not be taken into account for any redundancy or unfair dismissal claim.
Restriction on Type of Shares Issued to Directors. If the Optionee is a director of an Irish subsidiary of the Company, the Option will be granted over newly issued shares only. In no event will treasury shares be issued pursuant to the exercise of the Option. This restriction also applies to a shadow director of an Irish subsidiary.
ISRAEL
Trust Arrangement. The Optionee understands and agrees that the Options are offered subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Israeli Sub-Plan (the “Israeli Sub-Plan”) under the 102 Capital Gains Track (as defined in the Israeli Sub-Plan), the Trust Agreement among the trustee appointed by Analog Devices (Israel) Ltd. and Analog Development (Israel) 1996 Ltd., and the Agreement. This includes the option exercise price per share and any other requirements set out in the Israeli Sub-Plan. In the event of any inconsistencies among the Israeli Sub-Plan, the Agreement and/or the Plan, the Israeli Sub-Plan will govern the Options granted to the Optionee in Israel.
If the Optionee resides in Israel and has not already signed an Israeli Appendix in connection with grants made under the Plan, then the Optionee must print, sign and deliver the signed copy of the Israeli Appendix attached hereto as Appendix C within 45 days to: Stock Plan Administrator, Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A. If Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. or Analog Devices, Inc. does not receive the signed Israeli Appendix within 45 days, the Options shall terminate and will become null and void.
Payment of Exercise Price. This provision supplements Section 4 of the Agreement and applies only to Optionees who permanently transfer to Israel after the Date of Grant:
Due to regulatory requirements and notwithstanding any terms or conditions of the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, the Optionee will be restricted to a broker assisted cashless sell-all method of exercise with respect to the Options. To complete a cashless sell-all exercise, the Optionee should instruct the broker to: (i) sell all of the Option Shares issued upon exercise; (ii) use the proceeds to pay the Exercise Price, brokerage fees and any Tax-Related Items; and (iii) remit the balance in cash to the Optionee. In the event of changes in regulatory requirements, the Company reserves the right to eliminate the cashless sell-all method of exercise requirement and, in its sole discretion, to permit cash exercise or cashless sell-to-cover exercise.
ITALY
Plan Document Acknowledgment. In accepting the Option, the Optionee acknowledges a copy of the Plan was made available to the Optionee, and that the Optionee has reviewed the Plan and the Agreement, including Appendix A, in their entirety and fully understand and accept all provisions of the Plan, the Agreement and Appendix A.
The Optionee further acknowledges that he or she has read and specifically and expressly approves the following provision in the Agreement: Term of Option; Termination of Employment; Withholding Taxes; Nature of Grant; and Additional Requirements.
Foreign Asset Tax. The value of any Option Shares (and other the financial assets) held outside Italy by individuals resident of Italy may be subject to a foreign asset tax. The taxable amount will be the fair market value of the financial assets (e.g., Option Shares) assessed at the end of the calendar year. The value of financial assets held abroad must be reported in Form RM of the annual tax return. The Optionee should consult his or her personal tax advisor for additional information on the foreign asset tax.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. If the Optionee holds investments abroad or foreign financial assets (e.g., cash, Option Shares, Options) that may generate income taxable in Italy, the Optionee is required to report them on his or her annual tax returns (UNICO Form, RW Schedule) or on a special form if no tax return is due, irrespective of their value. The same reporting duties apply to the Optionee if he or she is a beneficial owner of the investments, even if the Optionee does not directly hold investments abroad or foreign assets.
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JAPAN
Exchange Control Information. If the Optionee is a Japanese resident and acquires Option Shares valued at more than ¥100,000,000 in a single transaction, the Optionee must file a Securities Acquisition Report with the Ministry of Finance through the Bank of Japan within 20 days of the acquisition of the Option Shares.
In addition, if the Optionee is a Japanese resident and pays more than ¥30,000,000 in a single transaction for the purchase of Option Shares when he or she exercises the option, the Optionee must file a Payment Report with the Ministry of Finance through the Bank of Japan by the 20th day following the month in which the payment was made. The precise reporting requirements vary depending on whether the relevant payment is made through a bank in Japan. The Optionee should consult with his or her legal advisor in this regard.
A Payment Report is required independently of a Securities Acquisition Report. Therefore, if the total amount that the Optionee pays upon a one-time transaction for exercising this Option and purchasing Option Shares exceeds ¥100,000,000, then the Optionee must file both a Payment Report and a Securities Acquisition Report.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. The Optionee will be required to report details of any assets held outside Japan as of December 31st to the extent such assets have a total net fair market value exceeding ¥50,000,000. This report is due by March 15th each year. The Optionee should consult with his or her personal tax advisor as to whether the reporting obligation applies to him or her and whether the requirement extends to any outstanding Options or Option Shares acquired under the Plan.
KOREA
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. Korean residents must declare all foreign financial accounts (i.e., non-Korean bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and so on) to the Korean tax authority and file a report with respect to such accounts if the value of such accounts exceeds KRW 500 million (or an equivalent amount in foreign currency). The Optionee should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to determine any personal reporting obligations.
MALAYSIA
Director Notification. If the Optionee is a director of a subsidiary or other related company in Malaysia, then the Optionee is subject to certain notification requirements under the Malaysian Companies Act, 2016. Among these requirements is an obligation to notify the Malaysian subsidiary in writing when the Optionee receives an interest (e.g., Options, Option Shares) in the Company or any related companies. In addition, the Optionee must notify the Malaysian subsidiary when he or she sells Shares of the Company or any related company (including when the Optionee sells Option Shares acquired under the Plan). These notifications must be made within fourteen (14) days of acquiring or disposing of any interest in the Company or any related company.
Data Privacy. The following provision replaces the Data Privacy Information and Consent provision under the Terms and Conditions for Optionees Outside the U.S. set forth above:
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| The Optionee hereby explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use and transfer, in electronic or other form, of his or her personal data as described in this document by and among, as applicable, the Employer, and the Company and its subsidiaries for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering and managing the Optionee's participation in the Plan. The Optionee understands that the Company and the Employer may hold certain personal information about the Optionee, including, but not limited to, his or her name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, details of all options or any other entitlement to shares of stock awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in the Optionee's favor, for the purpose of implementing, administering and managing the Plan (“Data”). The source of the Data is the Employer as well as information the Optionee is providing to the Company and the Employer in connection with the Option. The Optionee understands that Data may be transferred to Fidelity or any other third parties as may be selected by the Company in the future, which are assisting in the implementation, administration and management of the Plan, that these recipients may be located in the Optionee’s country or elsewhere and that the recipients' country (e.g., the United States) may have different data privacy laws and protections than the Optionee's country. The Optionee understands that he or she may request a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Data by contacting his or her local human resources representative. The Optionee authorizes the Company, Fidelity and any other possible recipients which may assist the Company (presently or in the future) with implementing, administering and managing the Plan to receive, possess, use, retain and transfer the Data, in electronic or other form, for the sole purpose of implementing, administering and managing his or her participation in the Plan, including any requisite transfer of such Data as may be required to a broker or other third party with whom the Optionee may elect to deposit any Shares acquired upon exercise of this Option. | Pemegang Opsyen dengan ini secara eksplicit, secara sukarela dan tanpa sebarang keraguan mengizinkan pengumpulan, penggunaan dan pemindahan, dalam bentuk elektronik atau lain-lain, data peribadinya seperti yang dinyatakan dalam dokumen ini, oleh dan di antara, sebagaimana yang berkenaan, Majikan, Syarikat, dan mana-mana Anak Syarikatnya bagi tujuan ekslusif untuk membantu dalam pelaksanaan, pentadbiran dan pengurusan penyertaan Pemegang Opsyen dalam Pelan. Pemegang Opsyen memahami bahawa Syarikat dan Majikan mungkin memegang maklumat peribadi tertentu tentang Pemegang Opsyen, termasuk, tetapi tidak terhad kepada, namanya , alamat rumah dan nombor telefon, tarikh lahir, nombor insurans sosial atau nombor pengenalan lain, gaji, kewarganegaraan, jawatan, apa-apa syer dalam saham atau jawatan pengarah yang dipegang dalam Syarikat, butir-butir semua opsyen atau apa-apa hak lain untuk syer dalam saham yang dianugerahkan, dibatalkan, dilaksanakan, terletak hak, tidak diletak hak ataupun yang belum dijelaskan bagi faedah Pemegang Opsyen, untuk tujuan eksklusif bagi melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan Pelan (“Data”). | |||||||
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| The Optionee understands that Data will be held only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage the Optionee's participation in the Plan. The Optionee understands that he or she may, at any time, view Data, request additional information about the storage and processing of Data, require any necessary amendments to Data or refuse or withdraw the consents herein, in any case without cost, by contacting in writing his or her local human resources representative. The Optionee understands, however, that refusing or withdrawing his or her consent may affect the Optionee's ability to participate in the Plan. For more information on the consequences of a refusal to consent or withdrawal of consent, the Optionee understands that he or she may contact his or her regional stock plan administrator at Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com. | Sumber Data adalah daripada Majikan dan juga daripada maklumat yang dibekalkan oleh Pemegang Opsyen kepada Syarikat dan Majikan berkenaan dengan Opysen. Pemegang Opysen juga memahami bahawa Data mungkin dipindahkan kepada Fidelity atau mana-mana pihak ketiga yang mungkin dipilih oleh Syarikat pada masa depan, yang membantu dalam pelaksanaan, pentadbiran dan pengurusan Pelan, bahawa penerima-penerima ini mungkin berada di negara Pemegang Opsyen atau di tempat lain, dan bahawa negara penerima (contohnya, Amerika Syarikat) mungkin mempunyai undang-undang privasi data dan perlindungan yang berbeza daripada negara Pemegang Opsyen. Pemegang Opsyen memahami bahawa dia boleh meminta senarai nama dan alamat mana-mana penerima Data dengan menghubungi wakil sumber manusia tempatannya. Pemegang Opsyen memberi kuasa kepada Syarikat, Fidelity, dan mana-mana penerima lain yang mungkin membantu Syarikat (masa sekarang atau pada masa depan) untuk melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan penyertaan Pemegang Opsyen dalam Pelan untuk menerima, memiliki, menggunakan, mengekalkan dan memindahkan Data, dalam bentuk elektronik atau lain-lain, semata-mata dengan tujuan untuk melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan penyertaan Pemegang Opsyen dalam Pelan, termasuk apa-apa pemindahan Data yang diperlukan kepada broker atau pihak ketiga dengan siapa Pemegang Opsyen mungkin pilih untuk mendepositkan apa-apa Saham yang diperolehi di atas pelaksanaan Opsyen ini. Pemegang Opsyen memahami bahawa Data akan dipegang hanya untuk tempoh yang diperlukan untuk melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan penyertaannya dalam Pelan tersebut. Pemegang Opsyen memahami bahawa dia boleh, pada bila-bila masa, melihat data, meminta maklumat tambahan mengenai penyimpanan dan pemprosesan Data, meminta bahawa pindaan-pindaan dilaksanakan ke atas Data atau menolak atau menarik balik persetujuan dalam ini, dalam mana-mana kes, tanpa kos, dengan menghubungi secara bertulis wakil sumber manusia tempatannya. Pemegang Opsyen memahami bahawa keengganan atau penarikan balik persetujuannya boleh menjejaskan keupayaannya untuk mengambil bahagian dalam Pelan. Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai akibat keengganannya untuk memberikan keizinan atau penarikan balik keizinan, Pemegang Opsyen fahami bahawa dia boleh menghubungi pentadbir pelan saham serantau di Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com. | |||||||
MEXICO
Acknowledgment of the Agreement. By participating in the Plan, the Optionee acknowledges that he or she has received a copy of the Plan, has reviewed the Plan in its entirety and fully understands and accepts all provisions of the Plan. The Optionee further acknowledges that he or she has read and expressly approves the terms and conditions set forth in the Nature of Grant paragraph of the Agreement, in which the following is clearly described and established: (i) the Optionee’s participation in the Plan does not constitute an acquired right; (ii) the Plan and the Optionee’s participation in the Plan are offered by the Company on a wholly discretionary basis; (iii) the Optionee’s participation in the Plan is voluntary; and (iv) the Company and its subsidiaries are not responsible for any decrease in the value of the Option granted and/or the Option Shares issued under the Plan.
Labor Law Policy and Acknowledgment. By participating in the Plan, the Optionee expressly recognizes that Analog Devices, Inc., with registered offices at One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., is solely responsible for the administration of the Plan and that the Optionee’s participation in the Plan and acquisition of Option Shares does not constitute an employment relationship between the Optionee and the Company since the Optionee is participating in the Plan on a wholly commercial basis. Based on the foregoing, the
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Optionee expressly recognizes that the Plan and the benefits that the Optionee may derive from participation in the Plan do not establish any rights between the Optionee and the Company and do not form part of the employment conditions and/or benefits provided by the Company and any modification of the Plan or its termination shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of the Optionee’s employment.
The Optionee further understands that the Optionee's participation in the Plan is as a result of a unilateral and discretionary decision of the Company; therefore, the Company reserves the absolute right to amend and/or discontinue the Optionee’s participation at any time without any liability to the Optionee.
Finally, the Optionee hereby declares that the Optionee does not reserve any action or right to bring any claim against the Company for any compensation or damages regarding any provision of the Plan or the benefits derived under the Plan, and the Optionee therefore grants a full and broad release to the Company, its subsidiaries, branches, representation offices, its shareholders, officers, agents or legal representatives with respect to any claim that may arise.
Reconocimiento del Contrato. Al participar en el Plan, usted reconoce que ha recibido una copia del Plan, que ha revisado el Plan en su totalidad, y que entiende y acepta en su totalidad, todas y cada una de las disposiciones del Plan. Asimismo reconoce que ha leído y aprueba expresamente los términos y condiciones señalados en el párrafo titulado Naturaleza de la Oferta en el Convenio, en lo que claramente se describe y establece lo siguiente: (i) su participación en el Plan no constituye un derecho adquirido; (ii) el Plan y su participación en el Plan son ofrecidos por la Compañía sobre una base completamente discrecional; (iii) su participación en el Plan es voluntaria; y (iv) la Compañía y sus afiliadas no son responsables de ninguna por la disminución en el valor de la Opción ofrecida y/o las Acciones distribuidas bajo el Plan.
Política de Legislación Laboral y Reconocimiento. Al participar en el Plan, usted reconoce expresamente que Analog Devices, Inc., con oficinas registradas en One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 EE.UU, es la única responsable por la administración del Plan, y que su participación en el Plan, así como la adquisición de las Acciones, no constituye una relación laboral entre usted y la Compañía, debido a que usted participa en el plan sobre una base completamente mercantil. Con base en lo anterior, usted reconoce expresamente que el Plan y los beneficios que pudiera obtener por su participación en el Plan, no establecen derecho alguno entre usted y la Compañía, y no forman parte de las condiciones y/o prestaciones laborales que la Compañía ofrece, y que las modificaciones al Plan o su terminación, no constituirán un cambio ni afectarán los términos y condiciones de su relación laboral.
Asimismo usted entiende que su participación en el Plan es el resultado de una decisión unilateral y discrecional de la Compañía; por lo tanto, la Compañía se reserva el derecho absoluto de modificar y/o suspender su participación en cualquier momento, sin que usted incurra en responsabilidad alguna.
Finalmente, usted declara que no se reserva acción o derecho alguno para interponer reclamación alguna en contra de la Compañía, por concepto de compensación o daños relacionados con cualquier disposición del Plan o de los beneficios derivados del Plan, y por lo tanto, usted libera total y ampliamente de toda responsabilidad a la Compañía, a sus afiliadas, sucursales, oficinas de representación, sus accionistas, funcionarios, agentes o representantes legales, con respecto a cualquier reclamación que pudiera surgir.
NETHERLANDS
Nature of Grant. This provision supplements Section 8 of the Agreement:
By accepting the Option, the Optionee acknowledges that the Option is intended as an incentive for the Optionee to remain employed with the Employer and is not intended as remuneration for labor performed.
NORWAY
There are no country-specific provisions.
PHILIPPINES
Securities Law Information. The securities being offered or sold herein have not been registered with the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (“PSEC”) under its Securities Regulation Code (the “SRC”).
The grant of Options is being made pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 10.2 of the SRC that has been approved by the PSEC.
The Optionee should be aware of the risks of participating in the Plan, which include (without limitation) the risk of fluctuation in the price of the Option Shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) and the risk of currency fluctuations between the U.S. Dollar and the Optionee’s local currency. In this regard, the Optionee should note that the value of any Option Shares he or she may acquire under the Plan may decrease, and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates between his or her local currency and the U.S. Dollar may affect the value of the Options or any amounts due to him or her pursuant to the exercise of Options or the subsequent sale of any Option Shares acquired by him or her. The Company is not making any representations, projections or assurances about the value of the Option Shares now or in the future.
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For further information on risk factors impacting the Company’s business that may affect the value of the Option Shares, the Optionee should refer to the risk factors discussion in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and are available online at www.sec.gov, as well as on the Company’s website at http://investor.analog.com/sec.cfm.
The Optionee should also note that the sale or disposal of Option Shares acquired under the Plan may be subject to certain restrictions under Philippines securities laws. Those restrictions should not apply if the offer and resale of Option Shares takes place outside of the Philippines through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Option Shares are listed. The Option Shares are currently listed on Nasdaq. The Company’s designated broker should be able to assist the Optionee in the sale of Option Shares on Nasdaq. If the Optionee has questions with regard to the application of Philippines securities laws to the disposal or sale of Option Shares acquired under the Plan the Optionee should consult with his or her legal advisor.
POLAND
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information. If the Optionee maintains bank or brokerage accounts holding cash and foreign securities (including Option Shares) outside of Poland, the Optionee will be required to report information to the National Bank of Poland on transactions and balances in such accounts if the value of such cash and securities exceeds PLN 7,000,000. If required, such reports must be filed on a quarterly basis on special forms available on the website of the National Bank of Poland.
Exchange Control Information. The transfer of funds in excess of a certain threshold (currently €15,000, unless the transfer of funds is considered to be connected with the business activity of an entrepreneur, in which case a lower threshold may apply) into or out of Poland must be made through a bank account in Poland. The Optionee understands that he or she is required to store all documents connected with any foreign exchange transactions for a period of five years, as measured from the end of the year in which such transaction occurred. The Optionee should consult with his or her personal legal advisor to determine what he or she must do to fulfill any applicable reporting/exchange control duties.
ROMANIA
Exchange Control Information. If the Optionee deposits the proceeds from the sale of Option Shares acquired at exercise of the Option in a bank account in Romania, the Optionee may be required to provide the Romanian bank with appropriate documentation explaining the source of the funds. The Optionee should consult his or her personal advisor to determine whether he or she will be required to submit such documentation to the Romanian bank.
SERBIA
Securities Law Information. The grant of Options and the issuance of any Option Shares are not subject to the regulations concerning public offers and private placements under the Law on Capital Markets.
Exchange Control Information. Pursuant to the Law on Foreign Exchange Transactions, the Optionee is permitted to acquire Option Shares under the Plan, but a report may need to be made of the acquisition of such Option Shares, the value of the Option Shares at exercise, and, on a quarterly basis, any changes in the value of the Option Shares. As the exchange control regulations in Serbia may change without notice, the Optionee should consult with his or her personal advisor with respect to all applicable reporting obligations.
SINGAPORE
Securities Law Information. The Options were granted to the Optionee pursuant to the “Qualifying Person” exemption under section 273(1)(f) of the Singapore Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289, 2006 Ed.) (“SFA”). The Agreement and the Plan have not been lodged or registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Optionee should note that the Options are subject to section 257 of the SFA and the Optionee will not be able to make any subsequent sale in Singapore, or any offer of such subsequent sale of the Option Shares unless such sale or offer in Singapore is made pursuant to the exemptions under Part XIII Division (1) Subdivision (4) (other than section 280) of the SFA.
Director Notification. If the Optionee is a director, associate director or shadow director of a subsidiary or other related company in Singapore, the Optionee is subject to certain notification requirements under the Singapore Companies Act. Among these requirements is an obligation to notify the Singapore subsidiary in writing when the Optionee receives an interest (e.g., Options, Option Shares) in the Company or any related company. In addition, the Optionee must notify the Singapore subsidiary when the Optionee sells Option Shares of the Company or any related company (including when the Optionee sells Option Shares acquired under the Plan). These notifications must be made within two (2) business days of (i) acquiring or disposing of any interest in the Company or any related company, or (ii) any change in a previously-disclosed interest (e.g., upon exercise of the Options or when Option Shares are subsequently sold). In addition, a notification must be made of the Optionee’s interests in the Company or any related company within two (2) business days of becoming a director, associate director, or shadow director. If the Optionee is the chief executive officer (“CEO”) of a Singapore subsidiary and the above notification requirements are determined to apply to the CEO of a Singapore subsidiary, the above notification requirements also may apply to the Optionee.
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SPAIN
No Entitlement for Claims or Compensation. In accepting the Options, the Optionee acknowledges that he or she consents to participation in the Plan and has received a copy of the Plan. The Optionee understands that the Company has unilaterally, gratuitously and in its sole discretion decided to grant Options under the Plan to individuals who may be employees of the Company or its subsidiaries throughout the world. The decision is a limited decision that is entered into upon the express assumption and condition that any Options will not economically or otherwise bind the Company or any of its subsidiaries on an ongoing basis. Consequently, the Optionee understands that the Options are granted on the assumption and condition that the Options and the underlying Option Shares acquired upon exercise shall not become a part of any employment contract (either with the Company or any of its subsidiaries) and shall not be considered a mandatory benefit, salary for any purposes (including severance compensation) or any other right whatsoever. In addition, the Optionee understands that the Option would not have been granted to the Optionee but for the assumptions and conditions referred to above; thus, the Optionee acknowledges and freely accepts that should any or all of the assumptions be mistaken or should any of the conditions not be met for any reason, then any Options shall be null and void.
Further, and except as provided in Section 3(g) of the Agreement in the event Optionee becomes Disabled, the vesting of the Option is expressly conditioned on the Optionee’s continued rendering of service, such that if the Optionee’s employment terminates for any reason whatsoever, the Options will cease vesting immediately, in whole or in part, effective on the date of the Optionee’s termination of employment (unless otherwise specifically provided in Section 3 of the Agreement). This will be the case, for example, even if (1) the Optionee is considered to be unfairly dismissed without Cause (i.e., subject to a “despido improcedente”); (2) the Optionee is dismissed for disciplinary or objective reasons or due to a collective dismissal; (3) the Optionee terminates service due to a change of work location, duties or any other employment or contractual condition; (4) the Optionee terminates service due to a unilateral breach of contract by the Company or the Employer; or (5) the Optionee’s employment terminates for any other reason whatsoever. Consequently, upon termination of the Optionee’s employment for any of the above reasons, the Optionee will automatically lose any rights to Options that were not vested on the date of the Optionee’s termination of employment, as described in the Plan and the Agreement. The Optionee understands that the Option grant would not be made to the Optionee but for the assumptions and conditions referred to above; thus, the Optionee acknowledges and freely accepts that should any or all of the assumptions be mistaken or should any of the conditions not be met for any reason, then any Option grant shall be null and void.
The Optionee acknowledges that he or she has read and specifically accepts the conditions referred to in Section 3 of the Agreement.
Securities Law Notification. The grant of Options and the Option Shares issued upon exercise of the Option are considered a private placement outside of the scope of Spanish laws on public offerings and issuances of securities. No “offer of securities to the public”, as defined under Spanish law, has taken place or will take place in the Spanish territory. This Agreement has not been or will it be registered with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores, and does not constitute a public offering prospectus.
Exchange Control Notification. The Optionee acknowledges that he or she must declare any Option Shares that are acquired under the Plan to the Dirección General de Comercio e Inversiones of the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (the “DGCI”). After the initial declaration, the declaration must be filed with the DGCI on an annual basis each January while the Option Shares are owned; however, if the value of the Option Shares or the sale proceeds exceed a certain amount, a declaration must be filed within one month of the acquisition or sale, as applicable.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. To the extent that the Optionee holds assets (e.g., cash or Option Shares held in a bank or brokerage account) outside Spain with a value in excess of €50,000 per type of asset (e.g., Option Shares, cash, and so on) as of December 31 each year, the Optionee will be required to report information on such assets on his or her tax return for such year (tax form 720). After such assets are initially reported, the reporting obligation will only apply for subsequent years if the value of any previously-reported assets increases by more than €20,000. If applicable, the reporting must be completed by March 31. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement may result in penalties to the Optionee. Accordingly, the Optionee should consult with his or her personal tax and legal advisors to ensure that he or she is properly complying with his or her reporting obligations.
Further, the Optionee is required to declare to the Bank of Spain any securities accounts (including brokerage accounts held abroad), as well as the securities held in such accounts if the value of the transactions for all such accounts during the prior tax year or the balances in such accounts as of December 31 of the prior tax year exceeds €1,000,000.
SWEDEN
Automatic Cashless Exercise and Sale. The grant of the Option is conditioned on the Optionee’s agreement to the below.
The Optionee agrees that, if he or she has not previously exercised the Option to the maximum extent possible in accordance with its terms prior to the first day on which the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) equals or exceeds 200% of the Exercise Price, then the Optionee will be deemed to have exercised the Option to the maximum extent possible in accordance with its terms on such date by means of a cashless exercise in the manner described in the Plan and the Agreement and to have directed the immediate sale of all of the Option Shares thereby purchased. The Optionee hereby authorizes the Company (or its designated broker pursuant to this authorization) to effect such cashless exercise and sale transaction on the Optionee’s behalf as soon as administratively
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possible, and to cause to be remitted to the Optionee the net proceeds, after deduction of the Exercise Price and all Tax-Related Items required to be withheld by the Company or Analog Devices A.B.
To the extent that the Option by its terms is not exercisable on such date, the Optionee will be deemed to have exercised the Option and directed the immediate sale of all of the Option Shares thereby purchased on the first day thereafter on which it becomes exercisable on which the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq equals or exceeds 200% of the Exercise Price, and the Optionee grants the same authority to the Company as set forth in the preceding sentence. The Optionee agrees to execute and deliver any documentation which the Company’s designated broker may require in connection with this arrangement. The Company is authorized to act in this matter on behalf of Analog Devices A.B.
Authorization to Withhold. This provision supplements Section 7 of the Agreement:
Without limiting the Company’s and the Employer’s authority to satisfy their withholding obligations for Tax-Related Items as set forth in Section 7 of the Agreement, by accepting the Option, the Optionee authorizes the Company and/or the Employer to withhold Option Shares or to sell Option Shares otherwise deliverable to the Optionee upon exercise to satisfy Tax-Related Items, regardless of whether the Company and/or the Employer have an obligation to withhold such Tax-Related Items.
SWITZERLAND
Securities Law Information. This Option grant is not intended to be a public offering in Switzerland and is therefore not subject to registration in Switzerland. Neither this document nor any materials relating to the Option Shares (i) constitutes a prospectus according to articles 35 et. seq. of the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Services (“FinSA”) (ii) may be publicly distributed or otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland to any person other than an employee of the Company or a subsidiary, or (iii) has been or will be filed with, approved or supervised by any Swiss regulatory authority (in particular, the Swiss Financial Supervisory Authority (FINMA)).
TAIWAN
Data Privacy. The Optionee acknowledges that he or she has read and understands the terms regarding collection, processing and transfer of Data contained in the Data Privacy Information and Consent provision of the Terms and Conditions for Optionees outside the U.S. and agrees that, upon the request of the Company or the Employer, the Optionee will provide any executed data privacy consent form to the Employer or the Company (or any other agreements or consents that may be required by the Employer or the Company) that the Company and/or the Employer may deem necessary to obtain under the data privacy laws in the Optionee's country, either now or in the future. The Optionee understands he or she will not be able to participate in the Plan if the Optionee fails to execute any such consent or agreement.
Securities Law Information. The option and participation in the Plan is made available only to employees of the Company and the Employer. It is not a public offer of securities by a Taiwanese company. Therefore, it is exempt from registration in Taiwan.
Exchange Control Information. Individuals may acquire foreign currency (including proceeds from the sale of Option Shares) into Taiwan up to US$5,000,000 per year without justification.
There is no need to aggregate all remittances into Taiwan when calculating the limitation. If the transaction amount is TWD$500,000 or more in a single transaction, the Optionee must submit a Foreign Exchange Transaction Form and also provide supporting documentation to the satisfaction of the remitting bank.
THAILAND
Exchange Control Information. If the Optionee is a Thai resident and the Optionee realizes sale proceeds equal to or in excess of a specified threshold (currently US$1,000,000) in a single transaction, the Optionee understands he or she is required to repatriate the cash proceeds to Thailand immediately following the receipt of such proceeds and then either convert such repatriation proceeds into Thai Baht or deposit the proceeds into a foreign currency account opened with any commercial bank in Thailand within 360 days of repatriation. Further, for repatriated amounts equal to or in excess of the specified threshold, the Optionee understands he or she must specifically report the inward remittance to the Bank of Thailand on a Foreign Exchange Transaction Form. The Optionee is responsible for ensuring compliance with all exchange control laws in Thailand.
TURKEY
Manner of Exercising Option. This provision supplements Section 4 of the Agreement
Due to legal restrictions in Turkey, Optionee may be required to exercise his or her option using the cashless sell-all exercise method whereby all Option Shares subject to the exercised option will be sold immediately upon exercise and the proceeds of the sale, less the Exercise Price, any Tax-Related Items and broker's fees or commissions will be remitted to Optionee in accordance with any applicable laws and regulations. Optionee will not be permitted to acquire and hold Option Shares after exercise. The Company reserves the right to provide additional methods of exercise to Optionee depending on the development of local law.
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Securities Law Information. Under Turkish law, the Optionee is not permitted to sell any Option Shares acquired under the Plan in Turkey. The Option Shares are currently traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, under the ticker symbol “ADI” and the Option Shares may be sold through this exchange.
Exchange Control Information. The Optionee may be required to engage a Turkish financial intermediary to assist with the sale of Option Shares acquired under the Plan. As the Optionee is solely responsible for complying with any applicable financial intermediary requirements, the Optionee should consider consulting his or her personal legal advisor prior to the exercise of the Options or any sale of Option Shares to ensure compliance.
UNITED KINGDOM
Responsibility for Taxes. This provision supplements Section 7 of the Agreement:
Without limitation to Section 7 of the Agreement, the Optionee agrees that the Optionee is liable for all Tax-Related Items and hereby covenants to pay all such Tax-Related Items, as and when requested by the Company or the Employer or by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) (or any other tax authority or any other relevant authority). The Optionee also agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Company and the Employer against any Tax–Related Items that they are required to pay or withhold or have paid or will pay to HMRC (or any other tax authority or any other relevant authority) on the Optionee’s behalf.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Optionee is a director or executive officer (within the meaning of Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act), the Optionee understands that he or she may not be able to indemnify the Company for the amount of any Tax-Related Items not collected from or paid by the Optionee, in case the indemnification could be considered to be a loan. In this case, the Tax-Related Items not collected or paid may constitute a benefit to the Optionee on which additional income tax and National Insurance contributions (“NICs”) may be payable. The Optionee understands that he or she will be responsible for reporting and paying any income tax due on this additional benefit directly to HMRC under the self-assessment regime and for paying to the Company and/or the Employer (as appropriate) the amount of any employee NICs due on this additional benefit, which may also be recovered from the Optionee by any of the means referred to in Section 7 of the Agreement.
Joint Election. As a condition of the Optionee’s participation in the Plan and the exercise of the Option, the Optionee agrees to accept any liability for secondary Class 1 National Insurance contributions which may be payable by the Company and/or the Employer in connection with the Option and any event giving rise to Tax-Related Items (the “Employer’s Liability”). Without prejudice to the foregoing, the Optionee agrees to enter into a joint election with the Company, the form of such joint election being formally approved by HMRC (the “Joint Election”), and any other required consent or elections. The Optionee further agrees to enter into such other Joint Elections as may be required between the Optionee and any successor to the Company and/or the Employer. The Optionee further agrees that the Company and/or the Employer may collect the Employer’s Liability from the Optionee by any of the means set forth in Section 7 of the Agreement.
If the Optionee does not enter into the Joint Election prior to the exercise of the Option, the Optionee will forfeit the Option and any Option Shares that have been issued will be returned to the Company at no cost to the Company, without any liability to the Company and/or the Employer.
The Joint Election is attached hereto as Appendix D. If the Optionee has signed a Joint Election in the past with respect to Options granted to him or her by the Company and that Joint Election applies to all grants made under the Plan, the Optionee need not sign another Joint Election in connection with this Option grant.
APPENDIX B
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
SPECIAL NOTICE FOR DANISH EMPLOYEES
EMPLOYER STATEMENT
EMPLOYER STATEMENT
If Section 3(1) of the Act on Stock Options in employment relations, as amended as of January 1, 2019 (the “Act”) applies to your stock option grant, you are entitled to receive the following information regarding Analog Devices, Inc.’s (the “Company’s”) stock option program in a separate written statement.
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This statement contains only the information mentioned in the Act. The other terms and conditions of your stock option grant are described in detail in the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), and the Global Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, including the country-specific appendix (the “Agreement”), which have been given to you.
1. Time of grant of option to purchase stock
The grant date for your stock option is the date that the Company approved a grant for you.
2. Terms or conditions for option grant
The grant of stock options will be at the sole discretion of the Company. The Company has very broad powers to determine who will receive awards and when, and to set the terms of the awards. The Company may decide, in its sole discretion, not to make any grants of stock options to you in the future. Under the terms of the Plan and the Agreement, you have no entitlement or claim to receive future option grants.
3. Vesting date or period
Your stock option will vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth in Section 1 of your Agreement.
4. Exercise price
During the exercise period, the stock options can be exercised to purchase stock in the Company at the exercise price stated in the notice of grant which will be no less than 100% of the fair market value of the stock at the time of grant, as determined by the Company.
5. Your rights upon termination of employment
In the event you terminate employment with the Company group, the vesting and exercise of your Options will be determined in accord with the terms of your Agreement. In addition, you will be ineligible to receive any additional Option grants after your termination.
6. Financial aspects of participating in the Plan
The grant of stock options has no immediate financial consequences for you. The value of the options is not taken into account when calculating holiday allowances, pension contributions or other statutory consideration calculated on the basis of salary.
Shares of stock are financial instruments and investing in stocks will always have financial risk. The possibility of profit at the time of exercise will not only be dependent on the Company’s financial development, but also on the general development of the stock market. In addition, before or after you exercise your options, the shares of Company stock could decrease in value even below the exercise price.
Notice Provided By:
Analog Devices, Inc.
One Analog Way
Wilmington, MA 01887
U.S.A.
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SÆRLIG MEDDELELSE TIL DANSKE MEDARBEJDERE
ARBEJDSGIVERERKLÆRING
Såfremt § 3, stk. 1, i lov om brug af køberet eller tegningsret m.v. i ansættelsesforhold, som ændret med virkning fra 1. januar 2019 (“Aktieoptionsloven”) finder anvendelse på din tildeling af aktieoptioner, er du berettiget til i en særskilt skriftlig erklæring at modtage følgende oplysninger om Analog Devices, Inc.’s (“Selskabets”) aktieoptionsprogram.
Denne erklæring indeholder kun de oplysninger, der er nævnt i Aktieoptionsloven. De øvrige kriterier og betingelser for din tildeling af aktieoptioner er detaljeret beskrevet i Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (“Planen”) og i Global Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement inkl. det landespecifikke tillæg (“Aftalen”), som du har fået udleveret.
1. Tidspunktet for tildeling af retten til at købe aktier
Tidspunktet for tildelingen af din aktieoption er den dato, hvor Selskabets godkendte din tildeling.
2. Kriterier og betingelser for optionstildelingen
Tildelingen af aktieoptioner sker efter Selskabet eget skøn. Selskabet har meget vide beføjelser til at bestemme, hvem der modtager tildelinger og hvornår, og til at fastsætte betingelserne for tildelingerne. Selskabet kan frit beslutte ikke fremover at tildele dig nogen aktieoptioner. I henhold til Planen og Aftalen har du ikke nogen ret til eller noget krav på i fremtiden at få tildelt optioner.
3. Modningstidspunkt eller-periode
Din aktieoption modnes som anført i den modningsplan, der fremgår af afsnit 1 i Aftalen.
4. Udnyttelseskurs
I udnyttelsesperioden kan aktieoptionerne udnyttes til køb af aktier i Selskabet til den udnyttelseskurs, som er angivet i tildelingsmeddelelsen, og som ikke vil være mindre end 100% af aktiernes markedskurs på tildelingstidspunktet som fastsat af Selskabet.
5. Din retsstilling i forbindelse med fratræden
Hvis din ansættelse i Selskabet eller dets koncern ophører, afhænger modningen og fortabelsen af aktieoptioner af vilkårene i Aftalen. Derudover vil du ikke være berettiget til at få tildelt yderligere aktieoptioner efter din fratræden.
6. Økonomiske aspekter ved at deltage i Planen
Tildelingen af aktieoptioner har ingen umiddelbare økonomiske konsekvenser for dig. Værdien af optionerne indgår ikke i beregningen af feriepenge, pensionsbidrag eller øvrige lovpligtige ydelser, der beregnes på grundlag af lønnen.
Aktier er finansielle instrumenter, og investering i aktier vil altid være forbundet med en økonomisk risiko. Således afhænger muligheden for at opnå en fortjeneste på udnyttelsestidspunktet ikke blot af Selskabets økonomiske udvikling, men også af den generelle udvikling på aktiemarkedet. Derudover kan Selskabets aktier både før og efter udnyttelsestidspunktet falde til en værdi, der måske endda ligger under udnyttelseskursen.
Meddelelse afgivet af:
Analog Devices, Inc.
One Analog Way
Wilmington, MA 01887
U.S.A.
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APPENDIX C
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
ISRAELI APPENDIX
Trust Arrangement. If the Optionee resides in Israel and has not already signed an Israeli Appendix in connection with grants made under the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), then the Optionee must print, sign & deliver the signed copy of this Israeli Appendix within 45 days to: Stock Plan Administrator, Analog Devices, Inc., Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 USA.
The Optionee hereby understands and agrees that the Options are offered subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Israeli Sub-Plan (the “Israeli Sub-Plan”) to the Plan under the 102 Capital Gains Track (as defined in the Israeli Sub-Plan), the Trust Agreement between the trustee appointed by Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. (the “Trustee”), the Global Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, including Appendix A thereto (collectively, the “Option Agreement”), and the Plan. In the event of any inconsistencies among the Israeli Sub-Plan, the Option Agreement, and/or the Plan, the Optionee agrees that the Israeli Sub-Plan will govern the Options granted to the Optionee in Israel.
Please sign this Israeli Appendix and return it to the address shown on the top within 45 days of receipt. If Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. or Analog Devices, Inc. does not receive your signed Israel Appendix, your Options shall terminate and will become null and void.
Name: {Employee Name} | Date | |||||||
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APPENDIX D
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
Election To Transfer the Employer’s National Insurance Liability to the Employee
Onscreen disclaimer
If you are liable for National Insurance contributions (“NICs”) in the United Kingdom in connection with your restricted stock units or stock options (“Awards”) granted under the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), you are required to enter into an Election to transfer to you any liability for employer’s NICs that may arise in connection with your awards.
Clicking on the “ACCEPT” box indicates your acceptance of the Election. You should read the “Important Note on the Election to Transfer Employer NICs” before accepting the Election.
Important Note on the Election to Transfer Employer NICs
If you are liable for National Insurance contributions (“NICs”) in the United Kingdom in connection with Awards that have been granted or assumed and converted under the Plan, you are required to enter into an Election to transfer to you any liability for employer’s NICs that may arise in connection with your Awards.
By entering into the Election:
•you agree that any employer’s NICs liability that may arise in connection with your Awards will be transferred to you;
•you authorize your employer to recover an amount sufficient to cover this liability by such methods set out in the Award agreement including, but not limited to, deductions from your salary or other payments due or the sale of sufficient shares acquired pursuant to your Awards; and
•you acknowledge that even if you have clicked on the “ACCEPT” box where indicated, the Company or your employer may still require you to sign a paper copy of this Election (or a substantially similar form) if the Company determines such is necessary to give effect to the Election.
Please read the Election carefully before accepting the Election.
Please print and keep a copy of the Election for your records.
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APPENDIX D
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
Election To Transfer the Employer’s National Insurance Liability to the Employee
This Election is between:
A.The individual who has obtained authorized access to this Election (the “Employee”), who is employed by one of the employing companies listed in the attached schedule (the “Employer”) and who is eligible to receive restricted stock units and/or stock options (“Awards”) pursuant to the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), and
B.Analog Devices, Inc. of One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887, U.S.A. (the “Company”), which may grant Awards under the Plans and is entering into this Election on behalf of the Employer.
1.Introduction
1.1 This Election relates to all Awards granted to the Employee or assumed and converted under the Plan up to the termination dates of the Plan.
1.2 In this Election the following words and phrases have the following meanings:
(a)“Chargeable Event” means any event giving rise to Relevant Employment Income.
(b)“Relevant Employment Income” from Awards on which employer’s National Insurance Contributions becomes due is defined as:
i.an amount that counts as employment income of the earner under section 426 ITEPA (restricted securities: charge on certain post-acquisition events);
ii.an amount that counts as employment income of the earner under section 438 of ITEPA (convertible securities: charge on certain post-acquisition events); or
iii.any gain that is treated as remuneration derived from the earner’s employment by virtue of section 4(4)(a) SSCBA, including without limitation:
(A)the acquisition of securities pursuant to the Awards (within the meaning of section 477(3)(a) of ITEPA);
(B)the assignment (if applicable) or release of the Awards in return for consideration (within the meaning of section 477(3)(b) of ITEPA);
(C)the receipt of a benefit in connection with the Awards, other than a benefit within (i) or (ii) above (within the meaning of section 477(3)(c) of ITEPA);
(c)“ITEPA” means the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.
(d)“SSCBA” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.
1.3 This Election relates to the employer’s secondary Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (the “Employer’s Liability”) which may arise on Relevant Employment Income in respect of the Awards pursuant to section 4(4)(a) and/or paragraph 3B(1A) of Schedule 1 of the SSCBA.
1.4 This Election does not apply in relation to any liability, or any part of any liability, arising as a result of regulations being given retrospective effect by virtue of section 4B(2) of either the SSCBA, or the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992.
1.5 This Election does not apply to the extent that it relates to relevant employment income which is employment income of the earner by virtue of Chapter 3A of Part VII of ITEPA (employment income: securities with artificially depressed market value).
2.The Election
The Employee and the Company jointly elect that the entire liability of the Employer to pay the Employer’s Liability that arises on any Relevant Employment Income is hereby transferred to the Employee. The Employee understands that, by electronically
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accepting this Election, he or she will become personally liable for the Employer’s Liability covered by this Election. This Election is made in accordance with paragraph 3B(1) of Schedule 1 of the SSCBA.
3.Payment of the Employer’s Liability
3.1 The Employee hereby authorizes the Company and/or the Employer to collect the Employer’s Liability in respect of any Relevant Employment Income from the Employee at any time after the Chargeable Event:
(i)by deduction from salary or any other payment payable to the Employee at any time on or after the date of the Chargeable Event; and/or
(ii)directly from the Employee by payment in cash or cleared funds; and/or
(iii)by arranging, on behalf of the Employee, for the sale of some of the securities which the Employee is entitled to receive in respect of the Awards; and/or
(iv)by any other means specified in the applicable award agreement.
3.2 The Company hereby reserves for itself and the Employer the right to withhold the transfer of any securities in respect of the Awards to the Employee until full payment of the Employer’s Liability is received.
3.3 The Company agrees to procure the remittance by the Employer of the Employer’s Liability to HM Revenue & Customs on behalf of the Employee within 14 days after the end of the UK tax month during which the Chargeable Event occurs (or within 17 days after the end of the UK tax month during which the Chargeable Event occurs if payments are made electronically).
4.Duration of Election
4.1 The Employee and the Company agree to be bound by the terms of this Election regardless of whether the Employee is transferred abroad or is not employed by the Employer on the date on which the Employer’s Liability becomes due.
4.2 This Election will continue in effect until the earliest of the following:
(i)the Employee and the Company agree in writing that it should cease to have effect;
(ii)on the date the Company serves written notice on the Employee terminating its effect;
(iii)on the date HM Revenue & Customs withdraws approval of this Election; or
(iv)after due payment of the Employer’s Liability in respect of the entirety of the Awards to which this Election relates or could relate, such that the Election ceases to have effect in accordance with its terms.
4.3 This Election will continue in force regardless of whether the Employee ceases to be an employee of the Employer.
4.4 Any reference in this Election to the Company and/or the Employer shall include that entity’s successors in title and assigns as permitted in accordance with the terms of the Plan and the relevant award agreement. This Election will continue in effect in respect of any awards which replace or replaced the Awards following their grant in circumstances where section 483 ITEPA applies.
Acceptance by the Employee
The Employee acknowledges that, by clicking on the “ACCEPT” box, the Employee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Election.
Acceptance by Analog Devices, Inc.
Analog Devices, Inc. acknowledges that, by signing this Election or arranging for the scanned signature of an authorized representative to appear on this Election, Analog Devices, Inc. agrees to be bound by the terms of this Election.
Signature for and on behalf of Analog Devices, Inc.
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| By: | /s/ Richard P. Ahern | ||||
| Richard P. Ahern, Vice President, Global Total Rewards & HR Services | |||||
Date: Grant Date
Name: Participant Name
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SCHEDULE OF EMPLOYER COMPANIES
The following are employer companies to which this Election may apply:
For each company, provide the following details:
Analog Devices Limited
| Registered Office: | 15 Pressing Lane, Blyth Road, Hayes, England, UB3 1EP | ||||
| Company Registration Number: | 00895439 | ||||
| Corporation Tax Reference: | 6873689030216A | ||||
| PAYE Reference: | 120/A4055 | ||||
Linear Technology (UK) Limited
| Registered Office: | 3 The Listons, Liston Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1FD | ||||
| Company Registration Number: | 02149602 | ||||
| Corporation Tax Reference: | 120PA00148447 | ||||
| PAYE Reference: | 120/L30589 | ||||
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Exhibit 10.5
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
GLOBAL RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Private & Confidential (Addressee Only)
Participant Name
Employee ID
Grant ID: Client Grant ID
We are pleased to advise you (the “Participant”) that Analog Devices, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the “Company”), has granted to the Participant that number of Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) set forth below, subject to the terms and conditions of the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and this Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, including Appendix A, which includes any applicable country-specific provisions. This Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, together with Appendix A, is referred to as the “Agreement.” The grant of RSUs reflects the Company’s confidence in the Participant’s commitment and contributions to the success and continued growth of the Company. All terms not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
1.Grant of Restricted Stock Unit.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement, the Company has granted to the Participant that number of RSUs (the “Award”) effective on the Date of Grant set forth below:
Date of Grant: Grant Date
Number of RSUs: Number of Awards Granted
Vesting Dates: Vesting Schedule
If the Participant resides in Australia, Canada, a European Economic Area or European Union member state, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Serbia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, or the United Kingdom, due to local legal requirements the Participant must accept this Agreement no later than Grant Custom 4 or this Award shall terminate and will become null and void. For purposes of this Agreement, the Participant is deemed to reside in the country where his or her Employer is located. In addition, if the Participant resides in Israel, written consent may be required by Grant Custom 3, the Participant should refer to Appendix A for details.
If the Participant resides in the United States or any other country listed in Appendix A and does not accept this Agreement by Grant Custom 4, or such other date that may be communicated, the Company will automatically accept the Agreement on the Participant’s behalf. If the Participant declines this Agreement, this Award shall terminate and will become null and void. The Participant may not decline this Agreement on or after Grant Custom 4.
Each one (1) RSU shall, if and when it vests in accordance with this Agreement, automatically convert into one (1) share of Common Stock, issuable as provided below. The RSUs are subject to the vesting provisions set forth in Section 2, the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 3 and the right of the Company to retain Shares (as defined below) pursuant to Section 6 and to any special terms and conditions for countries outside the U.S. set forth in Appendix A.
2.Vesting and Conversion.
(a)Subject to the terms of the Plan and this Agreement, the RSUs shall vest in accordance with the schedule set forth in Section 1. For purposes of this Agreement, RSUs that have not vested as of any particular time in accordance with this Section 2(a) are referred to as “Unvested RSUs.” The shares of Common Stock that are issuable upon the vesting and conversion of the RSUs are referred to in this Agreement as “Shares.” As soon as administratively practicable after the issuance of any Shares upon the vesting and conversion of RSUs, and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered evidence (which may include a book entry by the Company’s transfer agent) of the Shares so issued in the name of the Participant to the brokerage firm designated by the Company to maintain the brokerage account established for the Participant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be obligated to issue Shares to or in the name of the Participant upon the vesting and conversion of any RSUs unless the issuance of such Shares shall comply with all relevant provisions of law and other legal requirements including, without limitation, any applicable securities laws and the requirements of any stock exchange upon which shares of Common Stock may then be listed.
(b)In the event the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (as defined in Section 2(e)) is terminated either by the Participant, the Company, or the Employer for any reason or no reason (other than due to death or disability or as otherwise provided in the Plan or below), then in each such case, all of the Unvested RSUs as of the date of termination shall terminate and be cancelled immediately and automatically and the Participant shall have no further rights with respect to such Unvested RSUs.
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(c)In the event the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer is terminated by reason of the Participant’s death, all Unvested RSUs shall vest in full as of the date of the Participant’s death.
(d)In the event the Participant becomes Disabled, regardless of whether the Participant terminates employment with the Company or the Employer, all Unvested RSUs shall vest in full as of the date the Participant is determined to be Disabled. “Disabled” with respect to the Participant means, when and if, as a result of disease, injury or mental disorder, the Participant is incapable of engaging in regular service or occupation with the Company or the Employer (as defined in paragraph (e)) which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as determined by the Company.
(e)For purposes of this Agreement, employment shall include being an employee with the Company. Employment shall also include being an employee with any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the Company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company (the “Employer”). Should a Participant transfer employment to become a director, consultant or advisor to the Company or the Employer following the Date of Grant, he or she will still be considered employed for vesting purposes until he or she ceases to provide services to the Company or any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the Company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company.
3.Restrictions on Transfer.
(a)The Participant shall not sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any RSUs, either voluntarily or by operation of law.
(b)The Company shall not be required (i) to transfer on its books any of the RSUs which have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions set forth herein or (ii) to treat as the owner of such RSUs any transferee to whom such RSUs have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions contained herein.
4.Not a Shareholder. The RSUs represent an unfunded, unsecured promise by the Company to deliver Shares upon vesting and conversion of the RSUs, and until vesting of the RSUs and issuance of the Shares, the Participant shall not have any of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the Shares underlying the RSUs. For the avoidance of doubt, the Participant shall have no right to receive any dividends and shall have no voting rights with respect to the Shares underlying the RSUs for which the record date is on or before the date on which the Shares underlying the RSUs are issued to the Participant.
5.Provisions of the Plan. The RSUs and Shares, including the grant and issuance thereof, are subject to the provisions of the Plan. A copy of the Plan prospectus is available on the Company’s Intranet at https://thecircuit.web.analog.com/Pages/CircuitHome.aspx. (From The Circuit home page, click Knowledge Centers, HR, Employee Stock Programs. The related documents can be found in the right-hand column). If the Participant is unable to access this information via the Intranet, the Company’s Stock Plan Administrator can provide the Participant with copies (Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com).
6.Withholding Taxes.
(a)Regardless of any action the Company and/or the Employer, if different, takes with respect to any or all income tax (including U.S. federal, state and local taxes and/or non-U.S. taxes), social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax-related withholding (“Tax-Related Items”), the Participant acknowledges that the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items legally applicable to the Participant is and remains the Participant’s responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. The Participant further acknowledges that the Company and the Employer (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the RSUs, including the grant of the RSUs, the vesting of the RSUs, the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired pursuant to the RSUs and the receipt of any dividends; and (ii) do not commit to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the RSUs to reduce or eliminate the Participant’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Participant becomes subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction between the Date of Grant and the date of any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction.
(b)Prior to any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant will pay or make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company to satisfy all Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy the obligations, if any, with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the methods set forth below:
(i)the Company may withhold a sufficient number of whole Shares otherwise issuable upon the vesting of the RSUs that have an aggregate Fair Market Value (as defined under the Plan) sufficient to pay the minimum Tax-Related Items required to be withheld with respect to the Shares. The cash equivalent of the Shares withheld will be used to settle the obligation to withhold the Tax-Related Items (determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the applicable vesting date); or
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(ii)the Company may, in its discretion, withhold any amount necessary to pay the Tax-Related Items from the Participant’s salary or other amounts payable to the Participant; or
(iii)the Company may withhold from proceeds of the sale of Shares either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Participant’s behalf pursuant to this authorization);
provided, however, that if the Participant is a Section 16 officer of the Company under the Exchange Act, then the Company will withhold a sufficient number of whole Shares otherwise issuable upon vesting of the RSUs pursuant to (i) above, unless the use of such withholding method is problematic under applicable tax or securities law or has materially adverse accounting consequences, in which case, the obligation for Tax-Related Items will be satisfied pursuant to (iii).
The Company may withhold or account for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory withholding amounts or other applicable withholding rates, including maximum applicable rates in the Participant’s jurisdiction(s). If the Company and/or the Employer withhold more than the amount necessary to satisfy the liability for Tax-Related Items, the Participant may receive a refund of the over-withheld amount in cash and will have no entitlement to the equivalent in Shares. If the obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied by withholding in Shares, for tax purposes, the Participant is deemed to have been issued the full number of Shares subject to the vested RSU, notwithstanding that a number of the Shares are held back solely for the purpose of paying the Tax-Related Items.
In the event the withholding requirements are not satisfied through the withholding of Shares or through the Participant’s salary or other amounts payable to the Participant, no Shares will be issued upon vesting of the RSUs unless and until satisfactory arrangements (as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board) have been made by the Participant with respect to the payment of any Tax-Related Items which the Company and/or the Employer determine, in each of its sole discretion, must be withheld or collected with respect to such RSUs. No fractional Shares will be withheld or issued pursuant to the grant of the RSUs and the issuance of Shares hereunder. By accepting this grant of RSUs, the Participant expressly consents to the withholding of Shares and/or cash as provided for hereunder. All other Tax-Related Items related to the RSUs and any Shares delivered in payment thereof are the Participant’s sole responsibility.
7.Option of Company to Deliver Cash. Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this Agreement, and except as set forth in Appendix A, where share settlement is otherwise prohibited under local law or may present adverse tax consequences to the Participant, at the time the RSUs vest, the Company may elect, in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board, to deliver by wire transfer to the Participant in lieu of Shares an equivalent amount of cash (determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the applicable vesting date). If the Company elects to deliver cash to the Participant, the Company is authorized to retain such amount as is sufficient in the opinion of the Company to satisfy the Tax-Related Items withholding obligations of the Company and/or the Employer pursuant to Section 6 herein.
8.Repatriation and Other Legal Requirements. The Participant agrees as a condition of the grant of the RSUs, as applicable, to repatriate all payments attributable to the Shares and/or cash acquired under the Plan (including, but not limited to, dividends and any proceeds derived from the sale of the Shares acquired pursuant to the RSUs) in accordance with all foreign exchange rules and regulations applicable to the Participant. In addition, the Participant also agrees to take any and all actions, and consent to any and all actions taken by the Company and its subsidiaries, as may be required to allow the Company and its subsidiaries to comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Participant. Finally, the Participant agrees to take any and all actions as may be required to comply with the Participant’s personal legal and tax obligations under all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Participant.
9.Miscellaneous.
(a)No Rights to Employment. The grant of the RSUs shall not confer upon the Participant any right to continue in the employ of the Company or the Employer, nor limit in any way the right of the Company or the Employer to terminate the Participant’s employment at any time. Except in the event of Disability or a termination of employment due to death, the vesting of the RSUs pursuant to Section 2 hereof is earned only by satisfaction of the performance conditions, if any, and continuing service as an employee at the will of the Company or the Employer (not through the act of being hired or engaged or being granted the RSUs hereunder).
(b)Discretionary Nature. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, cancelled, or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan. The Participant’s participation in the Plan is voluntary. The grant of the RSUs under the Plan is a one-time benefit and does not create any contractual or other right to receive a grant of RSUs or any other award under the Plan or other benefits in lieu thereof in the future. Future grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company, including, but not limited to, the form and timing of any grant, the number of Shares subject to the grant, and the vesting provisions. Any amendment, modification or termination of the Plan shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer. The RSUs and income from such RSUs shall not be included in any calculation of severance, resignation, redundancy, end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension, or retirement benefits or similar
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payments. The grant of RSUs should in no event be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or the Employer.
(c)Exclusion from Termination Indemnities and Other Benefits. This Section 9(c) applies if the Participant resides outside the U.S.: The value of the RSUs and any other awards granted under the Plan is an extraordinary item of compensation outside the scope of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (and the Participant’s employment contract, if any). Any grant under the Plan, including the grant of the RSUs and the income and value of same, is not part of normal or expected compensation or salary. Further, the RSUs and the Shares, and the income and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation.
(d)No Entitlement. This Section 9(d) applies if the Participant resides outside the U.S. and/or the Company is not the Participant's employer: In consideration of the grant of RSUs, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the RSUs resulting from termination of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later to be found invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where the Participant is employed or the terms of the Participant’s employment contract, if any) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Company from any such claim that may arise; if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, the Participant shall be deemed irrevocably to have waived the Participant’s entitlement to pursue such claim.
(e)Exchange Rates. This Section 9(e) applies if the Participant resides outside the U.S.: The Participant acknowledges and agrees that neither the Company nor the Employer shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between the Participant’s local currency and the United States Dollar that may affect the value of the RSUs or of any amounts due to the Participant pursuant to the vesting and settlement of the RSUs or the subsequent sale of any Shares.
(f)Future Value of Shares. The future value of the underlying Shares is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty.
(g)Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, and each other provision of this Agreement shall be severable and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.
(h)Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and the Participant and his or her respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement.
(i)Notice. Each notice relating to this Award shall be in writing (which shall include electronic form) and delivered in person, electronically or by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address as hereinafter provided. Each notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date it is received. Each notice to the Company shall be addressed to it at its offices at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., Attention: Stock Plan Administrator. Each notice to the Participant shall be addressed to the Participant at the Participant’s last known mailing or email address, as applicable, on the records of the Company.
(j)Pronouns. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural, and vice versa.
(k)Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Plan constitute the entire understanding between the parties, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter of these documents.
(l)Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to any applicable conflicts of laws.
(m)Compliance with Laws. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an available exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the Shares, the Company shall not be required to deliver any Shares prior to the completion of any registration or qualification of the Shares under any U.S. or non-U.S. federal, state, or local securities or exchange control law or under rulings or regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or of any other governmental regulatory body, or prior to obtaining any approval or other clearance from any U.S. or non-U.S. federal, state, or local governmental agency, which registration, qualification or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Participant understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Shares with the SEC or any state or non-U.S. securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the Shares. The Participant also understands and agrees that the Awards granted under the Plan, including the RSUs and the underlying Shares, are subject to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company’s securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the Dodd-
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Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and any SEC regulations, as now or hereafter in effect. Further, the Participant agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend the Plan and the Agreement without the Participant’s consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of Shares.
(n)Interpretation. The interpretation and construction of any terms or conditions of this Agreement or the Plan, or other matters related to the Plan, by the Compensation Committee of the Board of the Company shall be final and conclusive.
(o)Participant’s Acceptance. The Participant is urged to read this Agreement carefully and to consult with his or her own legal counsel regarding the terms and consequences of this Agreement and the legal and binding effect of this Agreement. By virtue of his or her acceptance of this Award, the Participant is deemed to have accepted and agreed to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the provisions of the Plan.
(p)Electronic Delivery. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the RSUs or other awards granted to the Participant under the Plan by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
(q)English Language. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that it is the Participant’s express intent that this Agreement, the Plan and all other documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant to the RSUs, be drawn up in English. If the Participant has received this Agreement, the Plan or any other documents related to the RSUs translated into a language other than English, and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version shall control.
(r)Appendix A. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, if the Participant transfers the Participant’s residence and/or employment to a country other than the United States, the RSUs shall be subject to any additional terms and conditions for such country as may be set forth in Appendix A to this Agreement. Moreover, if the Participant relocates to one of the countries included in Appendix A, the additional terms and conditions for such country will apply to the Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable in order to comply with local law or facilitate the administration of the Plan. Appendix A constitutes part of this Agreement.
(s)Additional Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on the RSUs, any Shares acquired pursuant to the RSUs, and the Participant’s participation in the Plan, to the extent the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such other requirements are necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. Such requirements may include (but are not limited to) requiring the Participant to sign any agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
(t)Private Placement. The Company has submitted filings in the United States in connection with the equity incentive plan under which this Award was made. The Company has not submitted any registration statement, prospectus or other filings with other local securities authorities (unless otherwise required under such local law), and the grant of the Award is not intended to be a public offering of securities in any other jurisdiction or subject to the supervision of other local securities authorities.
(u)Changes in Capitalization. In the event of any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, combination of shares, reclassification of shares, spin-off or other similar change in capitalization or event, or any non-cash distribution to holders of Common Stock, the number of RSUs, and Shares issuable upon vesting and conversion thereof, shall be appropriately adjusted in such manner as shall be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of the Company.
(v)No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding the Participant’s participation in the Plan, or the Participant’s acquisition or sale of Shares. The Participant is encouraged to 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.
(w)Insider Trading Restrictions/Market Abuse Laws. The Participant acknowledges that, depending on the Participant’s or the Participant’s broker’s country of residence or where the Common Stock is listed, the Participant may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws, which may affect the Participant’s ability to accept, acquire, sell, or otherwise dispose of Common Stock, rights to Common Stock (e.g., RSUs) or rights linked to the value of Common Stock (e.g., phantom awards, futures) during such times as the Participant is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws or regulations in the Participant’s country). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Participant placed before possessing inside information. Furthermore, the Participant could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a “need to know” basis) and (ii) “tipping” third parties or otherwise causing them to buy or sell securities. Keep in mind third parties includes fellow employees. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any
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applicable Company insider trading policy. The Participant acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Participant should speak to his or her personal advisor on this matter.
(x)Foreign Asset/Account, Exchange Control, and Tax Reporting. The Participant may be subject to foreign asset/account, exchange control and/or tax reporting requirements as a result of the vesting of the RSUs, the acquisition, holding, and/or transfer of Shares or cash resulting from participation in the Plan and/or the opening and maintenance of a brokerage or bank account in connection with the Plan. The Participant may be required to report such assets, accounts, account balances and values and/or related transactions to the applicable authorities in his or her country. The Participant also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of participation in the Plan to the Paricipant’s country through a designated broker or bank and/or within a certain time after receipt. The Participant acknowledges that he or she is responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable foreign asset/account, exchange control and tax reporting requirements. The Participant further understands that he or she should consult the Participant’s personal legal advisor on these matters.
(y)Waiver. The Participant acknowledges that a waiver by the Company or 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 Participant or any other participant.
| By: | /s/ Ray Stata | By: | /s/ Vincent Roche | ||||||||||||||
| Ray Stata, Chairman of the Board of Directors | Vincent Roche, President & Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||||||||||
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APPENDIX A
2020 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
GLOBAL RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
This Appendix A includes additional terms and conditions that govern the RSUs granted to the Participant if the Participant resides and/or works in one of the countries listed herein. These terms and conditions are in addition to, or, if so indicated, in place of, the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Appendix A shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan and/or the Agreement.
This Appendix A also includes certain issues of which the Participant should be aware with respect to his or her participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control, income tax and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of October 2020. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that the Participant not rely on the information noted herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of participation in the Plan because the information may be out of date when the RSUs vest or Shares acquired under the Plan subsequently are sold.
In addition, the information is general in nature and may not apply to the Participant’s particular situation, and the Company is not in a position to assure the Participant of any particular result. Therefore, the Participant should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Participant’s country may apply to his or her situation.
Finally, the Participant understands that if he or she is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Participant is currently working and/or residing, transfers employment and/or residency after the Date of Grant, or is considered a resident of another country for local law purposes, the information contained herein may not apply to the Participant, and the Company shall, in its discretion, determine to what extent the terms and conditions contained herein shall apply.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PARTICIPANTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.
Data Privacy Information and Consent. The Company is located at One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A. and grants employees of the Company and its subsidiaries RSUs, at the Company’s sole discretion. If the Participant would like to participate in the Plan, please review the following information about the Company’s data processing practices and declare the Participant’s consent.
(a)Data Collection and Usage. The Company collects, processes and uses personal data of Participants, including, name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, citizenship, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, and details of all RSUs, canceled, vested, or outstanding in the Participant’s favor, which the Company receives from the Participant or the Employer. If the Company offers the Participant a grant of RSUs under the Plan, then the Company will collect the Participant’s personal data for purposes of allocating stock and implementing, administering and managing the Plan. The Company’s legal basis for the processing of the Participant’s personal data would be his or her consent.
(b)Stock Plan Administration Service Providers. The Company transfers participant data to Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC, an independent service provider based in the United States, which assists the Company with the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. In the future, the Company may select a different service provider and share the Participant’s data with another company that serves in a similar manner. The Company’s service provider will open an account for the Participant to receive and trade shares of Common Stock. The Participant will be asked to agree on separate terms and data processing practices with the service provider, which is a condition to the Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan.
(c)International Data Transfers. The Company and its service providers are based in the United States. If the Participant is outside the United States, the Participant should note that his or her country has enacted data privacy laws that are different from the United States and that the United States might not provide a level of protection of personal data equivalent to the level of protection in the Participant's country. In order to ensure an appropriate level of protection for the transfer of the Participant’s personal data to the Company in the United States, the Company has implemented the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. However, the onward transfer of the Participant’s personal data by the Company to its service provider is not subject to appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and is based solely on the Participant’s consent. The Participant understands and acknowledges that this might result in certain risks to the protection of his or her personal data due to the lack of legal principles governing the processing of the personal data, oversight by a supervisory authority or enforceable data subject rights in the United States.
(d)Data Retention. The Company will use the Participant’s personal data only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan or as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including under tax, securities, exchange control, and labor laws. This period may extend beyond the Participant’s employment with the Employer. If the Company keeps data longer, it would be to satisfy legal or regulatory obligations and the Company’s legal basis would be relevant laws or regulations.
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APPENDIX A
2020 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
GLOBAL RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
(e)Voluntariness and Consequences of Consent Denial or Withdrawal. The Participant’s participation in the Plan and the Participant’s grant of consent is purely voluntary. The Participant may deny or withdraw his or her consent at any time. If the Participant does not consent, or if the Participant withdraws his or her consent, the Participant cannot participate in the Plan. This would not affect the Participant’s salary from or employment with the Employer; the Participant would merely forfeit the opportunities associated with the Plan.
(f)Data Subject Rights. The Participant has a number of rights under data privacy laws in his or her country. Depending on where the Participant is based, the Participant’s rights may include the right to (a) request access or copies of personal data the Company processes, (b) rectification of incorrect data, (c) deletion of data, (d) restrictions on processing, (e) portability of data, (f) lodge complaints with competent authorities in the Participant’s country, and/or (g) a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Participant’s personal data. To receive clarification regarding the Participant’s rights or to exercise the Participant’s rights please contact the Company at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., Attention: Stock Plan Administrator.
If the Participant resides in a European Economic Area, European Union member state or the United Kingdom and agrees with the data processing practices described in this notice, the Participant declares his or her consent by clicking “Accept Your Grant” on the Accepting Your Grants page on Fidelity’s participant website.
Language. The Participant acknowledges that he or she is sufficiently proficient in English, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, to understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
AUSTRALIA
Australian Offer Document. This offer of RSUs is intended to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, ASIC Regulatory Guide 49 and ASIC Class Order CO 14/1000. Additional details are set forth in the Offer Document for the offer of Restricted Stock Units to Australian resident employees, which is attached hereto as Appendix B.
AUSTRIA
Exchange Control Information. If the Participant holds Shares acquired under the Plan outside Austria (even if he or she holds them outside Austria with an Austrian bank), then the Participant understands that he or she must submit an annual report to the Austrian National Bank using the form “Standmeldung/Wertpapiere.” An exemption applies if the value of the securities held outside Austria as of December 31 does not exceed certain thresholds. If applicable, the deadline for filing the annual report is January 31 of the following year.
When the Shares are sold, there may be exchange control obligations if the cash received is held outside Austria, as a separate ongoing reporting requirement may apply to non-Austrian accounts. If the transaction value of all cash accounts abroad is less than a certain threshold, then no ongoing reporting requirements apply. However, if the transaction volume of all of the Participant’s cash accounts abroad meets or exceeds a certain threshold, then the movements and the balance of all accounts must be reported monthly, as of the last day of the month, on or before the 15th day of the following month, using the form “Meldungen SI-Forderungen und/oder SI-Verpflichtungen.”
BELGIUM
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. The Participant is required to report any securities (e.g., Shares) or bank accounts opened and maintained outside Belgium on his or her annual tax return. In a separate report, certain details regarding such foreign accounts (including the account number, bank name and country in which such account was opened) must be provided to the Central Contact Point of the National Bank of Belgium. The forms to complete this report are available on the website of the National Bank of Belgium.
Stock Exchange Tax. A stock exchange tax applies to transactions executed by a Belgian resident through a financial intermediary, such as a bank or broker. If the transaction is conducted through a Belgian financial intermediary, it may withhold the stock exchange tax, but if the transaction is conducted through a non-Belgian financial intermediary, the Belgian resident may need to report and pay the stock exchange tax directly. The stock exchange tax likely will apply when Shares acquired under the Plan are sold. Belgian residents should consult with a personal tax or financial advisor for additional details on their obligations with respect to the stock exchange tax.
CANADA
Issuance of Shares: This provision supplements Section 2 of the Agreement:
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Notwithstanding any discretion in the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, upon vesting of the RSUs, Shares will be issued as set forth in this section. In no event will the RSUs be paid to the Participant in the form of cash.
Securities Law Information. The Participant is permitted to sell Shares acquired through the Plan through the designated broker appointed under the Plan, if any (or any other broker acceptable to the Company), provided the resale of Shares acquired under the Plan takes place outside Canada through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Shares are listed. The Shares are currently listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Termination of Employment. The following supplements Section 2 of the Agreement (except Section 2(d) regarding disability) as well as any other section required to give effect to the same:
In the event of termination of the Participant’s employment for any reason (other than by reason of death), either by the Participant or by the Employer, with or without cause, the Participant’s right to vest or to continue to vest in the RSUs and receive Shares under the Plan, if any, will terminate as of the actual Date of Termination. For this purpose, the “Date of Termination” shall mean the last day on which the Participant is actively employed by the Employer, and shall not include or be extended by any period following such day during which the Participant is in receipt of or eligible to receive any notice of termination, pay in lieu of notice of termination, severance pay or any other payments or damages, whether arising under statute, contract or at common law.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if applicable employment standards legislation explicitly requires continued entitlement to vesting during a statutory notice period, the Participant’s right to vest in the RSUs under the Plan, if any, will terminate effective as of the last day of the Participant’s minimum statutory notice period, but the Participant will not earn or be entitled to pro-rated vesting if the vesting date falls after the end of the Participant’s statutory notice period, nor will the Participant be entitled to any compensation for lost vesting.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. Foreign specified property (including cash held outside Canada or Shares) held by Canadian residents must be reported annually on Form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement) if the cost of such foreign specified property exceeds C$100,000 at any time during the year. Foreign specified property may also include the unvested portion of the RSUs. The RSUs must be reported (generally at a nil cost) if the $100,000 cost threshold is exceeded because of other foreign specified property the Participant holds. If Shares are acquired, their cost generally is the adjusted cost base (“ACB”) of the Shares. The ACB would normally equal the fair market value of the Shares at exercise, but if the Participant owns other shares, this ACB may have to be averaged with the ACB of the other shares. If due, the Form must be filed by April 30 of the following year. The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to determine the reporting requirements.
The following terms and conditions apply if the Participant is in Quebec:
Data Privacy. This provision supplements the Data Privacy Information and Consent provision in the Terms and Conditions for Participants Outside the U.S. set forth above:
The Participant hereby authorizes the Company and the Company’s representatives to discuss with and obtain all relevant information from all personnel, professional or not, involved in the administration and operation of the Plan. The Participant further authorizes the Company and the administrator of the Plan to disclose and discuss the Plan with their advisors. The Participant further authorizes the Company and any parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company to record such information and to keep such information in the Participant’s employee file.
French Language Acknowledgment. This provision supplements Section 9(q) of the Agreement:
The parties acknowledge that it is their express wish that this Agreement, as well as all documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or directly hereto, be drawn up in English.
Les parties reconnaissent avoir exigé la rédaction en anglais de cette convention, ainsi que de tous documents, avis et procédures judiciaires, exécutés, donnés ou intentés en vertu de, ou liés directement ou indirectement à, la présente convention.
CHINA
The following provision applies if the Participant is subject to exchange control restrictions and regulations in the People's Republic of China (“PRC”), including the requirements imposed by the China State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”), as determined by the Company in its sole discretion:
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Vesting. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or the Agreement, the RSUs will not vest and no Shares will be issued to the Participant unless and until all necessary exchange control or other approvals with respect to the RSUs under the Plan have been obtained from the SAFE or its local counterpart (“SAFE Approval”). In the event that SAFE Approval has not been obtained prior to any date(s) on which the RSUs are scheduled to vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth in the Agreement, the RSUs will not vest until the seventh day of the month following the month in which SAFE Approval is obtained (the “Actual Vesting Date”). If the Participant’s status as a service provider terminates prior to the Actual Vesting Date, the Participant shall not be entitled to vest in any portion of the RSUs and the RSUs shall be forfeited without any liability to the Company, the Employer or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company.
Exchange Control Requirements. Due to exchange control laws in the PRC, Shares acquired through RSU vestings must be maintained in the Fidelity (or any successor broker designated by the Company) brokerage account until the Shares are sold. When the Shares are sold, all proceeds must be repatriated to the PRC and held in a special exchange control account maintained by the Company, the Employer or one of the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC. To the extent that the Participant holds any Shares on the date that is three (3) months (or such other period as may be required by the SAFE) after the date of the Participant’s termination of employment with the Company or the Employer, the Participant authorizes Fidelity (or any successor broker designated by the Company) to sell such Shares on the Participant’s behalf at that time or as soon as is administratively practical thereafter. The Participant understands and agrees that the Company's designated broker is under no obligation to arrange for the sale of the Shares at any particular price. Upon the sale of the Shares, the Company agrees to pay the Participant the cash proceeds from the sale, less any brokerage fees or commissions and subject to any obligation to satisfy Tax-Related Items.
The Participant further is required to repatriate to the PRC any dividends or dividend equivalents paid to the Participant in relation to RSUs through a special exchange control account established by the Company, the Employer, or one of the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC. The Participant hereby agrees that any cash proceeds from the Participant’s participation in the Plan may be transferred to such special account prior to being delivered to the Participant.
The Participant also understands and agrees that there will be a delay between the date the Shares are sold and the date the cash proceeds are distributed to the Participant. The Participant agrees to bear any currency fluctuation risk between the time the Shares are sold and the time the cash proceeds are distributed to the Participant through the special account described above. The Participant further agrees to comply with any other requirements that may be imposed by the Company in the future in order to facilitate compliance with exchange control requirements in the PRC.
Tax Liability. Taxes are due at the time of vesting of the RSUs. The Participant understands and agrees that Tax-Related Items may be taken by the Employer from the Participant’s salary or other cash compensation.
DENMARK
Danish Stock Option Act. By participating in the Plan, the Participant acknowledges that he or she received an Employer Statement translated into Danish, which is being provided to comply with the Danish Stock Option Act, as amended effective January 1, 2019, and is attached hereto as Appendix C.
Exclusion from Termination Indemnities and Other Benefits. This provision supplements Section 9(c) in the Agreement:
By accepting the RSUs, the Participant acknowledges that he or she understands and agrees that this grant relates to future services to be performed and is not a bonus or compensation for past services.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. If the Participant establishes an account holding Shares or cash outside Denmark, the Participant must report the account to the Danish Tax Administration. The form which should be used in this respect can be obtained from a local bank.
EGYPT
Exchange Control Information. If the Participant transfers funds into Egypt in connection with the sale of Shares, the Participant is required to transfer the funds through a registered bank in Egypt.
FINLAND
There are no country-specific provisions.
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FRANCE
French-Qualified RSUs. The RSUs are intended to qualify for the favorable tax and social security regime in France under Section L. 225-197-1 to L. 225-197-6-1 of the French Commercial Code, as amended. Certain events may affect the status of the RSUs as French-qualified RSUs, and the French-qualified RSUs may be disqualified in the future. The Company does not make any undertaking or representation to maintain the qualified status of the RSUs. If the RSUs no longer qualify as French-qualified RSUs, the favorable tax and social security treatment will not apply, and the Participant will be required to pay his or her portion of social security contributions resulting from the RSUs (as well as any income tax that is due).
Plan Terms. The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Rules of the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan for Grants to Participants in France (the “French Sub-plan”). To the extent that any term is defined in both the Plan and the French Sub-plan, for purposes of this grant of a French-qualified RSUs, the definitions in the French Sub-plan shall prevail.
Vesting. This provision supplements Section 2 in the Agreement:
Except in the event of the Participant’s death or Disability (as defined in the French Sub-plan and as determined under Section 2(d) of the Agreement) to benefit from the favorable tax and social security regime, no vesting shall occur prior to the first anniversary of the Date of Grant, or such other minimum period as required for the vesting period applicable to French-qualified RSUs under Section L. 225-197-1 of the French Commercial Code, as amended, or relevant Sections of the French Tax Code or the French Social Security Code, as amended.
Disability. This provision supplements Section 2(d) in the Agreement:
In the event the Participant becomes Disabled (as defined in the French Sub-plan and as determined under Section 2(d) of the Agreement), the Unvested RSUs as of the date of the Participant’s termination shall vest in full as of the date of the termination.
Restriction on Transfer and Sale of Shares. This provision supplements Section 3 in the Agreement:
The Participant may not sell or transfer the Shares issued at vesting of the RSUs prior to the second anniversary of each of the respective vesting date, or such other period as is required to comply with the minimum mandatory holding period applicable to French-qualified RSUs under Section L. 225-197-1 of the French Commercial Code, the relevant sections of the French Tax Code or of the French Social Security Code, as amended, to benefit from the favorable tax and social security regime. Notwithstanding the above, the Participant’s heirs, in the case of the Participant’s death, or the Participant, in the case of disability (as defined under the French Sub-plan), are not subject to this restriction on the sale of Shares. To ensure compliance with these restrictions, the Shares the Participant receives at vesting of the RSUs will be held with a broker designated by the Company (or according to any procedure implemented by the Company to ensure compliance with the restrictions) until such Shares are sold. These restrictions will apply even after the Participant is no longer employed by the Employer, the Company or one its subsidiaries.
Further, as long as the RSUs and the Shares acquired at vesting of the RSUs maintain their French-qualified status, the Shares cannot be sold during certain “Closed Periods” as provided for by Section L. 225-197-1 of the French Commercial Code, as amended, and as interpreted by the French administrative guidelines, so long as these Closed Periods are applicable to Shares issued pursuant to French-qualified RSUs, and to the extent applicable. Notwithstanding the above, the Participant’s heirs, in the case of the Participant’s death, or the Participant, in the case of disability (as defined under the French Sub-plan), are not subject to the restriction on the sale of Shares during Closed Periods.
Changes in Capitalization. This provision supplements Section 9(u) in the Agreement:
Certain adjustments may disqualify the RSUs, in which case they may no longer benefit from favorable tax and social security treatment in France.
Language Consent. If the Participant received this Agreement or any other document related to the Plan or the French Sub-plan translated into French and if the translated version differs from the English version, the English version shall control.
By accepting this grant, the Participant confirms having read and understood the documents relating to the grant (the Plan, the French Sub-plan, and this Agreement) which were provided in English language. The Participant accepts the terms of those documents accordingly.
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Consentement a la Langue. En acceptant cette attribution, le Participant confirme ainsi avoir lu et compris les documents relatifs à l’attribution (le Plan, le Sous-plan pour la France, et ce Contrat) qui ont été communiqués en langue anglaise. Le Participant accepte les termes en connaissance de cause.
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information. French residents holding Shares outside of France or maintaining a foreign bank account are required to report such to French tax authorities when filing his or her annual tax return. Failure to comply may trigger significant penalties.
GERMANY
Exchange Control Information. Cross-border payments in excess of €12,500 must be reported monthly to the German Federal Bank. In case of payments in connection with the sale of Shares acquired under the Plan, the report must be filed electronically by the 5th day of the month following the month in which the payment was received. The form of report (“Allgemeine Meldeportal Statistik”) can be accessed via the Bundesbank’s website (www.bundesbank.de) and is available in both German and English. It is Participant’s responsibility to comply with this reporting obligation and the Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor in this regard.
HONG KONG
Sale of Shares. In the event the RSUs vest within six months of the Date of Grant, the Participant agrees not to sell any Shares acquired upon vesting of the RSUs prior to the six-month anniversary of the Date of Grant.
Securities Law Notice. WARNING: The contents of this document have not been reviewed by any regulatory authority in Hong Kong. The Participant should exercise caution in relation to the offer. If the Participant is in doubt about any of the contents of this Agreement or the Plan, the Participant should obtain independent professional advice. Neither the grant of the RSUs nor the issuance of Shares upon vesting constitutes a public offering of securities under Hong Kong law and is available only to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Agreement, the Plan and other incidental materials (i) have not been prepared in accordance with and are not intended to constitute a “prospectus” for a public offering of securities under applicable securities legislation in Hong Kong and (ii) are intended only for the personal use of each eligible employee of the Company and its subsidiaries and may not be distributed to any other person.
HUNGARY
There are no country-specific provisions.
INDIA
Exchange Control Notification. The Participant understands that he or she must repatriate any proceeds from the sale of Shares acquired under the Plan and any dividends received in relation to the Shares to India and convert the funds into local currency within ninety (90) days of receipt, or such other period of time as required under applicable regulations. The Participant must obtain a foreign inward remittance certificate (“FIRC”) from the bank where the Participant deposits the foreign currency and maintains the FIRC as evidence of the repatriation of funds in the event the Reserve Bank of India or the Employer requests proof of repatriation.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. The Participant is required to declare any foreign bank accounts and assets (including Shares acquired under the Plan) on his or her annual tax return. The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to determine his or her reporting requirements.
IRELAND
Manner of Payment. This provision replaces Section 7 of the Agreement:
Notwithstanding any discretion in the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, upon vesting of the RSUs, Shares will be issued to the Participant. In no event will the Award be paid to the Participant in the form of cash.
Exclusion from Termination Indemnities and Other Benefits. This provision supplements Section 9(c) of the Agreement:
By accepting the RSUs, the Participant acknowledges, understands, and agrees that the benefits received under the Plan will not be taken into account for any redundancy or unfair dismissal claim.
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ISRAEL
Trust Arrangement. The Participant hereby understands and agrees that the RSUs are offered subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Israeli Sub-Plan (the “Israeli Sub-Plan”) under the 102 Capital Gains Track (as defined in the Israeli Sub-Plan), the Trust Agreement between the trustee appointed by Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. (the “Trustee”), the Agreement, and the Plan. In the event of any inconsistencies among the Israeli Sub-Plan, the Agreement and/or the Plan, the Participant agrees that the Israeli Sub-Plan will govern the RSUs granted to the Participant in Israel.
If the Participant resides in Israel has not already signed an Israeli Appendix in connection with grants made under the Plan, then the Participant must print, sign and deliver the signed copy of the Israeli Appendix attached hereto as Appendix D within 45 days to: Stock Plan Administrator, Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A. If Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. or Analog Devices, Inc. does not receive the signed Israeli Appendix within 45 days, the RSUs shall terminate and will become null and void.
Vesting. This provision supplements Section 2(a) in the Agreement:
The Shares issued upon vesting of the RSUs will be registered in the name of the Trustee as required by law to qualify under Section 102 (as defined under the Sub-plan), for the benefit of the Participant, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Israeli Tax Authority. Furthermore, the Participant hereby understands and agrees he or she will not require the Trustee to release or sell the Shares during the Holding Period (as defined under the Sub-Plan), unless permitted under Israeli tax law.
Restrictions on Transfer. This provision supplements Section 3(a) in the Agreement:
The Trustee shall not alienate, sell, exchange, transfer, assign, pledge, or otherwise encumber the RSUs or the Shares for the Participant, except as permitted under the Sub-Plan and the terms of Section 102 (as defined in the Sub-Plan), or in the case of death, the Participant’s heirs, except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.
Manner of Payment. This provision replaces Section 7 of the Agreement:
Notwithstanding any discretion in the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, upon vesting of the RSUs, Shares will be issued to the Participant. In no event will the Award be paid to Participant in the form of cash.
ITALY
Plan Document Acknowledgment. In accepting the RSU, the Participant acknowledges that a copy of the Plan was made available to the Participant, and that the Participant has reviewed the Plan and the Agreement, including Appendix A, in their entirety and fully understand and accept all provisions of the Plan, the Agreement and Appendix A.
The Participant further acknowledges that he or she has read and specifically and expressly approves the following provision in the Agreement: Vesting and Conversion, Withholding Taxes, and Miscellaneous.
Foreign Asset Tax. The value of any Shares (and other financial assets) held outside Italy by individuals resident of Italy may be subject to a foreign asset tax. The taxable amount will be the fair market value of the financial assets (e.g., Shares) assessed at the end of the calendar year. The value of financial assets held abroad must be reported in Form RM of the annual return. The Participant should consult his or her personal tax advisor for additional information on the foreign asset tax.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. If the Participant holds investments abroad or foreign financial assets (e.g., cash, Shares, RSUs) that may generate income taxable in Italy, the Participant is required to report them on his or her annual tax returns (UNICO Form, RW Schedule) or on a special form if no tax return is due, irrespective of their value. The same reporting duties apply to the Participant if he or she is a beneficial owner of the investments, even if the Participant does not directly hold investments abroad or foreign assets.
JAPAN
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. The Participant will be required to report details of any assets held outside Japan as of December 31st to the extent such assets have a total net fair market value exceeding ¥50,000,000. This report is due by March 15th each year. The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor as to whether the reporting obligation applies to him or her and whether the requirement extends to any outstanding RSUs or Shares acquired under the Plan.
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KOREA
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. Korean residents must declare all foreign financial accounts (i.e., non-Korean bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and so on) to the Korean tax authority and file a report with respect to such accounts if the value of such accounts exceeds KRW 500 million (or an equivalent amount in foreign currency). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to determine any personal reporting obligations.
MALAYSIA
Director Notification. If the Participant is a director of a subsidiary or other related company in Malaysia, then the Participant is subject to certain notification requirements under the Malaysian Companies Act, 2016. Among these requirements is an obligation to notify the Malaysian subsidiary in writing when the Participant receives an interest (e.g., RSUs, Shares) in the Company or any related companies. In addition, the Participant must notify the Malaysian subsidiary when he or she sells Shares of the Company or any related company (including when the Participant sells Shares acquired under the Plan). These notifications must be made within fourteen (14) days of acquiring or disposing of any interest in the Company or any related company.
Data Privacy. This provision replaces the Data Privacy Information and Consent provision in the Terms and Conditions for Participants Outside the U.S. set forth above:
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The Participant hereby explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use and transfer, in electronic or other form, of his or her personal data as described in this document by and among, as applicable, the Employer, and the Company and its subsidiaries for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering and managing the Participant’s participation in the Plan. The Participant understands that the Company and the Employer may hold certain personal information about the Participant, including, but not limited to, his or her name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, details of all RSUs or any other entitlement to shares of stock awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in the Participant’s favor, for the purpose of implementing, administering and managing the Plan (“Data”). The source of the Data is the Employer as well as information the Participant is providing to the Company and the Employer in connection with the RSUs. The Participant understands that Data may be transferred to Fidelity or any other third parties as may be selected by the Company in the future, which are assisting in the implementation, administration and management of the Plan, that these recipients may be located in the Participant’s country or elsewhere and that the recipients’ country (e.g., the United States) may have different data privacy laws and protections than the Participant’s country. The Participant understands that he or she may request a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Data by contacting his or her local human resources representative. | Peserta dengan ini secara eksplicit, secara sukarela dan tanpa sebarang keraguan mengizinkan pengumpulan, penggunaan dan pemindahan, dalam bentuk elektronik atau lain-lain, data peribadinya seperti yang dinyatakan dalam dokumen ini, oleh dan di antara, sebagaimana yang berkenaan, Majikan, Syarikat, dan mana-mana anak Syarikatnya bagi tujuan ekslusif untuk membantu dalam pelaksanaan, pentadbiran dan pengurusan penyertaan Peserta dalam Pelan. Peserta memahami bahawa Syarikat dan Majikan mungkin memegang maklumat peribadi tertentu tentang Peserta, termasuk, tetapi tidak terhad kepada, namanya, alamat rumah dan nombor telefon, tarikh lahir, nombor insurans sosial atau nombor pengenalan lain, gaji, kewarganegaraan, jawatan, apa-apa syer dalam saham atau jawatan pengarah yang dipegang dalam Syarikat, butir-butir semua RSUs atau apa-apa hak lain untuk syer dalam saham yang dianugerahkan, dibatalkan, dilaksanakan, terletak hak, tidak diletak hak ataupun yang belum dijelaskan bagi faedah Peserta, untuk tujuan eksklusif bagi melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan Pelan (“Data”). Sumber Data adalah daripada Majikan dan juga daripada maklumat yang dibekalkan oleh Peserta kepada Syarikat dan Majikan berkenaan dengan RSUs. Penerima Anugerah juga memahami bahawa Data mungkin dipindahkan kepada Fidelity atau mana-mana pihak ketiga yang mungkin dipilih oleh Syarikat pada masa depan, yang membantu dalam pelaksanaan, pentadbiran dan pengurusan Pelan, bahawa penerima-penerima ini mungkin berada di negara Peserta atau di tempat lain, dan bahawa negara penerima (contohnya, Amerika Syarikat) mungkin mempunyai undang-undang privasi data dan perlindungan yang berbeza daripada negara Peserta. Peserta memahami bahawa dia boleh meminta senarai nama dan alamat mana-mana penerima Data dengan menghubungi wakil sumber manusia tempatannya. | ||||
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| The Participant authorizes the Company, Fidelity and any other possible recipients which may assist the Company (presently or in the future) with implementing, administering and managing the Plan to receive, possess, use, retain and transfer the Data, in electronic or other form, for the sole purpose of implementing, administering and managing his or her participation in the Plan, including any requisite transfer of such Data as may be required to a broker or other third party with whom the Participant may elect to deposit any Shares acquired upon settlement of the Award. The Participant understands that Data will be held only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan. The Participant understands that he or she may, at any time, view Data, request additional information about the storage and processing of Data, require any necessary amendments to Data or refuse or withdraw the consents herein, in any case without cost, by contacting in writing his or her local human resources representative. The Participant understands, however, that refusing or withdrawing his or her consent may affect the Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan. For more information on the consequences of a refusal to consent or withdrawal of consent, the Participant understands that he or she may contact his or her regional stock plan administrator at Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com. | Peserta memberi kuasa kepada Syarikat, Fidelity, dan mana-mana penerima lain yang mungkin membantu Syarikat (masa sekarang atau pada masa depan) untuk melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan penyertaan Peserta dalam Pelan untuk menerima, memiliki, menggunakan, mengekalkan dan memindahkan Data, dalam bentuk elektronik atau lain-lain, semata-mata dengan tujuan untuk melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan penyertaan Peserta dalam Pelan, termasuk apa-apa pemindahan Data yang diperlukan kepada broker atau pihak ketiga dengan siapa Peserta mungkin pilih untuk mendepositkan apa-apa Saham yang diperolehi di atas penyelesaian Anugerah. Peserta memahami bahawa Data akan dipegang hanya untuk tempoh yang diperlukan untuk melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan penyertaannya dalam Pelan tersebut. Peserta memahami bahawa dia boleh, pada bila-bila masa, melihat data, meminta maklumat tambahan mengenai penyimpanan dan pemprosesan Data, meminta bahawa pindaan-pindaan dilaksanakan ke atas Data atau menolak atau menarik balik persetujuan dalam ini, dalam mana-mana kes, tanpa kos, dengan menghubungi secara bertulis wakil sumber manusia tempatannya. Peserta memahami bahawa keengganan atau penarikan balik persetujuannya boleh menjejaskan keupayaannya untuk mengambil bahagian dalam Pelan. Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai akibat keengganannya untuk memberikan keizinan atau penarikan balik keizinan, Peserta fahami bahawa dia boleh menghubungi pentadbir pelan saham serantau di Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com. | ||||
MEXICO
Acknowledgment of the Agreement. By participating in the Plan, Participant acknowledges that the Participant has received a copy of the Plan, has reviewed the Plan in its entirety and fully understands and accepts all provisions of the Plan. The Participant further acknowledges that the Participant has read and expressly approves the terms and conditions set forth in the Nature of Grant paragraph of the Agreement, in which the following is clearly described and established: (i) the Participant’s participation in the Plan does not constitute an acquired right; (ii) the Plan and the Participant’s participation in the Plan are offered by the Company on a wholly discretionary basis; (iii) the Participant’s participation in the Plan is voluntary; and (iv) the Company and its subsidiaries are not responsible for any decrease in the value of the underlying Shares.
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Labor Law Policy and Acknowledgment. By participating in the Plan, the Participant expressly recognizes that Analog Devices, Inc., with registered offices at One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., is solely responsible for the administration of the Plan and that the Participant’s participation in the Plan and acquisition of Shares does not constitute an employment relationship between the Participant and the Company since the Participant is participating in the Plan on a wholly commercial basis. Based on the foregoing, the Participant expressly recognizes that the Plan and the benefits that the Participant may derive from participation in the Plan do not establish any rights between the Participant and the Company and do not form part of the employment conditions and/or benefits provided by the Company and any modification of the Plan or its termination shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of the Participant's employment.
The Participant further understands that the Participant’s participation in the Plan is as a result of a unilateral and discretionary decision of the Company; therefore, the Company reserves the absolute right to amend and/or discontinue the Participant's participation at any time without any liability to the Participant.
Finally, the Participant hereby declares that Participant does not reserve any action or right to bring any claim against the Company for any compensation or damages regarding any provision of the Plan or the benefits derived under the Plan, and the Participant therefore grants a full and broad release to the Company, its subsidiaries, branches, representation offices, its shareholders, officers, agents or legal representatives with respect to any claim that may arise.
Reconocimiento del Contrato. Al participar en el Plan, usted reconoce que ha recibido una copia del Plan, que ha revisado el Plan en su totalidad, y que entiende y acepta en su totalidad, todas y cada una de las disposiciones del Plan. Asimismo reconoce que ha leído y aprueba expresamente los términos y condiciones señalados en el párrafo titulado Naturaleza de la Oferta en el Convenio, en lo que claramente se describe y establece lo siguiente: (i) su participación en el Plan no constituye un derecho adquirido; (ii) el Plan y su participación en el Plan son ofrecidos por la Compañía sobre una base completamente discrecional; (iii) su participación en el Plan es voluntaria; y (iv) la Compañía y sus afiliadas no son responsables de ninguna por la disminución en el valor de las Acciones subyacentes.
Política de Legislación Laboral y Reconocimiento. Al participar en el Plan, usted reconoce expresamente que Analog Devices, Inc., con oficinas registradas en One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 EE.UU, es la única responsable por la administración del Plan, y que su participación en el Plan, así como la adquisición de las Acciones, no constituye una relación laboral entre usted y la Compañía, debido a que usted participa en el plan sobre una base completamente mercantil. Con base en lo anterior, usted reconoce expresamente que el Plan y los beneficios que pudiera obtener por su participación en el Plan, no establecen derecho alguno entre usted y la Compañía, y no forman parte de las condiciones y/o prestaciones laborales que la Compañía ofrece, y que las modificaciones al Plan o su terminación, no constituirán un cambio ni afectarán los términos y condiciones de su relación laboral.
Asimismo usted entiende que su participación en el Plan es el resultado de una decisión unilateral y discrecional de la Compañía; por lo tanto, la Compañía se reserva el derecho absoluto de modificar y/o suspender su participación en cualquier momento, sin que usted incurra en responsabilidad alguna.
Finalmente, usted declara que no se reserva acción o derecho alguno para interponer reclamación alguna en contra de la Compañía, por concepto de compensación o daños relacionados con cualquier disposición del Plan o de los beneficios derivados del Plan, y por lo tanto, usted libera total y ampliamente de toda responsabilidad a la Compañía, a sus afiliadas, sucursales, oficinas de representación, sus accionistas, funcionarios, agentes o representantes legales, con respecto a cualquier reclamación que pudiera surgir.
NETHERLANDS
No Entitlement. This provision supplements Section 9(d) of the Agreement:
By accepting the RSU, the Participant acknowledges that the RSU is intended as an incentive for the Participant to remain employed with the Employer and is not intended as remuneration for labor performed.
NORWAY
There are no country-specific provisions.
PHILIPPINES
Securities Law Information. The securities being offered or sold herein have not been registered with the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (“PSEC”) under its Securities Regulation Code (the “SRC”).
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The grant of RSUs is being made pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 10.2 of the SRC that has been approved by the PSEC.
The Participant should be aware of the risks of participating in the Plan, which include (without limitation) the risk of fluctuation in the price of the Shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) and the risk of currency fluctuations between the U.S. Dollar and his or her local currency. In this regard, the Participant should note that the value of any Shares he or she may acquire under the Plan may decrease, and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates between his or her local currency and the U.S. Dollar may affect the value of the Shares or any amounts due to the Participant pursuant to the vesting of the RSUs or the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired by the Participant. The Company is not making any representations, projections or assurances about the value of the Shares now or in the future.
For further information on risk factors impacting the Company’s business that may affect the value of the Shares, the Participant should refer to the risk factors discussion in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and are available online at www.sec.gov, as well as on the Company’s website at http://investor.analog.com/sec.cfm.
The Participant should also note that the sale or disposal of Shares acquired under the Plan may be subject to certain restrictions under Philippines securities laws. Those restrictions should not apply if the offer and resale of Shares takes place outside of the Philippines through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Shares are listed. The Shares are currently listed on Nasdaq. The Company’s designated broker should be able to assist the Participant in the sale of Shares on Nasdaq. If the Participant has questions with regard to the application of Philippines securities laws to the disposal or sale of Shares acquired under the Plan the Participant should consult with his or her legal advisor.
POLAND
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information. If the Participant maintains bank or brokerage accounts holding cash and foreign securities (including Shares) outside of Poland, the Participant will be required to report information to the National Bank of Poland on transactions and balances in such accounts if the value of such cash and securities exceeds PLN 7,000,000. If required, such reports must be filed on a quarterly basis on special forms available on the website of the National Bank of Poland.
Exchange Control Information. The transfer of funds in excess of a certain threshold (currently €15,000, unless the transfer of funds is considered to be connected with the business activity of an entrepreneur, in which case a lower threshold may apply) into or out of Poland must be made through a bank account in Poland. The Participant understands that he or she is required to store all documents connected with any foreign exchange transactions for a period of five years, as measured from the end of the year in which such transaction occurred. The Participant should consult with his or her personal legal advisor to determine what he or she must do to fulfill any applicable reporting/exchange control duties.
ROMANIA
Exchange Control Information. If the Participant deposits the proceeds from the sale of Shares issued at vesting and settlement of the RSUs in a bank account in Romania, the Participant may be required to provide the Romanian bank with appropriate documentation explaining the source of the funds. The Participant should consult his or her personal advisor to determine whether he or she will be required to submit such documentation to the Romanian bank.
SERBIA
Securities Law Information. The grant of RSUs and the issuance of any Shares are not subject to the regulations concerning public offers and private placements under the Law on Capital Markets.
Exchange Control Information. Pursuant to the Law on Foreign Exchange Transactions, the Participant is permitted to acquire Shares under the Plan, but a report may need to be made of the acquisition of such Shares, the value of the Shares at vesting, and, on a quarterly basis, any changes in the value of the Shares. As the exchange control regulations in Serbia may change without notice, the Participant should consult with his or her personal advisor with respect to all applicable reporting obligations.
SINGAPORE
Securities Law Information. The RSUs were granted to the Participant pursuant to the “Qualifying Person” exemption under section 273(1)(f) of the Singapore Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289, 2006 Ed.) (“SFA”). The Agreement and the Plan have not been lodged or registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Participant should note that the Participant’s RSUs are subject
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to section 257 of the SFA and the Participant will not be able to make any subsequent sale in Singapore, or any offer of such subsequent sale of the Shares unless such sale or offer in Singapore is made pursuant to the exemptions under Part XIII Division (1) Subdivision (4) (other than section 280) of the SFA.
Director Notification. If the Participant is a director, associate director or shadow director of a subsidiary or other related company in Singapore, the Participant is subject to certain notification requirements under the Singapore Companies Act. Among these requirements is an obligation to notify the Singapore subsidiary in writing when the Participant receives an interest (e.g., RSUs, Shares) in the Company or any related company. In addition, the Participant must notify the Singapore subsidiary when the Participant sells Shares of the Company or any related company (including when the Participant sells Shares acquired under the Plan). These notifications must be made within two (2) business days of (i) acquiring or disposing of any interest in the Company or any related company, or (ii) any change in a previously-disclosed interest (e.g. upon vesting of the RSUs or when Shares are subsequently sold). In addition, a notification must be made of the Participant’s interests in the Company or any related company within two (2) business days of becoming a director, associate director, or shadow director. If the Participant is the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of a Singapore subsidiary and the above notification requirements are determined to apply to the CEO of a Singapore subsidiary, the above notification requirements also may apply to the Participant.
SPAIN
No Entitlement. This provision supplements Section 9(d) of the Agreement:
In accepting the RSUs, the Participant acknowledges that he or she consents to participation in the Plan and has received a copy of the Plan. The Participant understands that the Company has unilaterally, gratuitously and in its sole discretion decided to grant RSUs under the Plan to individuals who may be employees of the Company or its subsidiaries throughout the world. The decision is a limited decision that is entered into upon the express assumption and condition that any RSUs will not economically or otherwise bind the Company or any of its subsidiaries on an ongoing basis. Consequently, the Participant understands that the RSUs are granted on the assumption and condition that the RSUs or the Shares acquired upon settlement shall not become a part of any employment contract (either with the Company or any of its subsidiaries) and shall not be considered a mandatory benefit, salary for any purposes (including severance compensation) or any other right whatsoever. In addition, the Participant understands that the RSU grant would not be made to the Participant but for the assumptions and conditions referred to above; thus, the Participant acknowledges and freely accepts that should any or all of the assumptions be mistaken or should any of the conditions not be met for any reason, then any RSUs shall be null and void.
Further, and except as provided in Section 2(d) of the Agreement in the event the Participant becomes Disabled, the vesting of the RSUs is expressly conditioned on the Participant’s continued rendering of service, such that if the Participant’s employment terminates for any reason whatsoever, the RSUs will cease vesting immediately, in whole or in part, effective on the date of the Participant’s termination of employment (unless otherwise specifically provided in Section 2 of the Agreement in the event of death). This will be the case, for example, even if (1) the Participant is considered to be unfairly dismissed without good cause (i.e., subject to a “despido improcedente”); (2) the Participant is dismissed for disciplinary or objective reasons or due to a collective dismissal; (3) the Participant terminates service due to a change of work location, duties or any other employment or contractual condition; (4) the Participant terminates service due to a unilateral breach of contract by the Company or a subsidiary; or (5) the Participant’s employment terminates for any other reason whatsoever. Consequently, upon termination of the Participant’s employment for any of the above reasons, the Participant will automatically lose any rights to RSUs that were not vested on the date of the Participant’s termination of employment, as described in the Plan and the Agreement. The Participant understands that the RSU grant would not be made to the Participant but for the assumptions and conditions referred to above; thus, the Participant acknowledges and freely accepts that should any or all of the assumptions be mistaken or should any of the conditions not be met for any reason, then any RSU grant shall be null and void.
The Participant acknowledges that he or she has read and specifically accepts the conditions referred to in Section 2 of the Agreement.
Securities Law Notification. The grant of RSUs and the Shares issued upon vesting of the RSUs are considered a private placement outside the scope of Spanish laws on public offerings and issuances of securities. No “offer of securities to the public”, as defined under Spanish law, has taken place or will take place in the Spanish territory. This Agreement has not been nor will it be registered with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores, and does not constitute a public offering prospectus.
Exchange Control Notification. The Participant acknowledges that he or she must declare any Shares that are acquired under the Plan to the Dirección General de Comercio e Inversiones of the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (the “DGCI”). After the initial declaration, the declaration must be filed with the DGCI on an annual basis each January while the shares are owned; however, if the value of the Shares or the sale proceeds exceed a certain amount, a declaration must be filed within one month of the acquisition or sale, as applicable.
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GLOBAL RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. To the extent that the Participant holds assets (e.g., cash or Shares held in a bank or brokerage account) outside Spain with a value in excess of €50,000 per type of asset (e.g., Shares, cash, and so on) as of December 31 each year, the Participant will be required to report information on such assets on his or her tax return for such year (tax form 720). After such assets are initially reported, the reporting obligation will only apply for subsequent years if the value of any previously-reported assets increases by more than €20,000. If applicable, the reporting must be completed by March 31. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement may result in penalties to the Participant. Accordingly, the Participant should consult with his or her personal tax and legal advisors to ensure that he or she is properly complying with his or her reporting obligations.
Further, the Participant is required to declare to the Bank of Spain any securities accounts (including brokerage accounts held abroad), as well as the securities held in such accounts if the value of the transactions for all such accounts during the prior tax year or the balances in such accounts as of December 31 of the prior tax year exceeds €1,000,000.
SWEDEN
Authorization to Withhold. This provision supplements Section 6 of the Agreement:
Without limiting the Company’s and the Employer’s authority to satisfy their withholding obligations for Tax-Related Items as set forth in Section 6 of the Agreement, by accepting the RSUs, the Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Employer to withhold Shares or to sell Shares otherwise deliverable to the Participant upon settlement/vesting to satisfy Tax-Related Items, regardless of whether the Company and/or the Employer have an obligation to withhold such Tax-Related Items.
SWITZERLAND
Securities Law Information. The grant of RSUs and the issuance of any Shares are not intended to be a public offering in Switzerland and are therefore not subject to registration in Switzerland. Neither this document nor any materials relating to the RSUs (i) constitutes a prospectus according to articles 35 et. seq. of the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Services (“FinSA”) (ii) may be publicly distributed nor otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland to any person other than an employee of the Company or a subsidiary, or (iii) has been or will be filed with, approved or supervised by any Swiss regulatory authority (in particular, the Swiss Financial Supervisory Authority (FINMA)).
TAIWAN
Data Privacy. The Participant acknowledges that he or she has read and understands the terms regarding collection, processing and transfer of Data contained in the Data Privacy Information and Consent provision of the Terms and Conditions for Participants outside the U.S. and agrees that, upon request of the Company or the Employer, the Participant will provide any executed data privacy consent form to the Employer or the Company (or any other agreements or consents that may be required by the Employer or the Company) that the Company and/or the Employer may deem necessary to obtain under the data privacy laws in Participant’s country, either now or in the future. The Participant understands he or she will not be able to participate in the Plan if the Participant fails to execute any such consent or agreement.
Securities Law Information. The RSUs and participation in the Plan is made available only to employees of the Company and the Employer. It is not a public offer of securities by a Taiwanese company. Therefore, it is exempt from registration in Taiwan.
Exchange Control Information. Individuals may acquire foreign currency (including proceeds from the sale of Shares) into Taiwan up to US$5,000,000 per year without justification.
There is no need to aggregate all remittances into Taiwan when calculating the limitation. If the transaction amount is TWD$500,000 or more in a single transaction, the Participant must submit a Foreign Exchange Transaction Form and also provide supporting documentation to the satisfaction of the remitting bank.
THAILAND
Exchange Control Information. If the Participant is a Thai resident and the Participant realizes sale proceeds equal to or in excess of a specified threshold (currently US$1,000,000) in a single transaction, the Participant understands he or she is required to repatriate the cash proceeds to Thailand immediately following the receipt of such proceeds and then either convert such repatriation proceeds into Thai Baht or deposit the proceeds into a foreign currency account opened with any commercial bank in Thailand within 360 days of repatriation. Further, for repatriated amounts equal to or in excess of the specified threshold, the Participant understands he or she must specifically
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report the inward remittance to the Bank of Thailand on a Foreign Exchange Transaction Form. The Participant is responsible for ensuring compliance with all exchange control laws in Thailand.
TURKEY
Securities Law Information. Under Turkish law, the Participant is not permitted to sell any Shares acquired under the Plan in Turkey. The Shares are currently traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, under the ticker symbol “ADI” and the Shares may be sold through this exchange.
Exchange Control Information. The Participant may be required to engage a Turkish financial intermediary to assist with the sale of Shares acquired under the Plan. As the Participant is solely responsible for complying with any applicable financial intermediary requirements, the Participant should consider consulting his or her personal legal advisor prior to the vesting of the RSUs or any sale of Shares to ensure compliance.
UNITED KINGDOM
Responsibility for Taxes. This provision supplements Section 6 of the Agreement:
Without limitation to Section 6 of the Agreement, the Participant agrees that the Participant is liable for all Tax-Related Items and hereby covenants to pay all such Tax-Related Items, as and when requested by the Company or the Employer or by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) (or any other tax authority or any other relevant authority). The Participant also agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Company and the Employer against any Tax–Related Items that they are required to pay or withhold or have paid or will pay to HMRC (or any other tax authority or any other relevant authority) on the Participant’s behalf.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is a director or executive officer (within the meaning of Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act), the Participant understands that he or she may not be able to indemnify the Company for the amount of any Tax-Related Items not collected from or paid by the Participant, in case the indemnification could be considered to be a loan. In this case, the Tax-Related Items not collected or paid may constitute a benefit to the Participant on which additional income tax and National Insurance contributions (“NICs”) may be payable. The Participant understands that he or she will be responsible for reporting and paying any income tax due on this additional benefit directly to HMRC under the self-assessment regime and for paying to the Company and/or the Employer (as appropriate) the amount of any employee NICs due on this additional benefit, which may also be recovered from the Participant by any of the means referred to in Section 6 of the Agreement.
Manner of Payment. This provision replaces Section 7 of the Agreement:
Notwithstanding any discretion in the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, upon vesting of the RSUs, Shares will be issued to the Participant. In no event will the Award be paid to Participant in the form of cash.
Furthermore, notwithstanding any provision of the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, the Participant will not be entitled to receive any Shares pursuant to the vesting of the RSUs unless and until the Participant has executed a Joint Election (as defined below) in connection with the RSUs.
Joint Election. As a condition of the grant of RSUs, the Participant agrees to accept any liability for secondary Class 1 National Insurance contributions (the “Employer NICs”) which may be payable by the Company or the Employer with respect to the vesting of the RSUs or otherwise payable with respect to a benefit derived in connection with the RSUs.
Without limitation to the foregoing, the Participant agrees to execute a joint election between the Company and/or the Employer and Participant (the “Joint Election”), the form of such Joint Election being formally approved by HMRC, and any other consent or election required to accomplish the transfer of the Employer NICs to the Participant. The Participant further agrees to execute such other joint elections as may be required between the Participant and any successor to the Company and/or the Employer. If the Participant does not enter into a Joint Election, no Shares shall be issued to the Participant without any liability to the Company and/or the Employer. The Participant further agrees that the Company and/or the Employer may collect the Employer NICs from the Participant by any of the means set forth in Section 6 of the Agreement.
The Joint Election is attached hereto as Appendix E. If the Participant has signed a Joint Election in the past with respect to an RSU award granted to him or her by the Company and that Joint Election applies to all grants made under the Plan, the Participant need not sign another Joint Election in connection with this RSU grant.
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APPENDIX B
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
Investment in shares involves a degree of risk. Eligible employees who elect to participate in the Plan should monitor their participation and consider all risk factors relevant to the acquisition of shares of common stock under the Plan as set out in this Offer Document and the Additional Documents.
Any information contained in this Offer Document and the Additional Documents is general in nature. It is not advice or information specific to your particular circumstances.
Employees should consider obtaining their own financial product advice from an independent person who is licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to give such advice.
We are pleased to provide you with this offer to participate in the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). This Offer Document sets out information regarding the grant of restricted stock units (“Restricted Stock Units”) over shares of common stock (“Shares”) of Analog Devices, Inc. (the “Company”) to Australian resident employees and directors of the Company and its Australian Subsidiary.
The Company has adopted the Plan to enable the Company and its subsidiaries to attract, retain and motivate their employees by providing such persons with equity ownership opportunities that are intended to better align the interests of such persons with those of the Company’s stockholders. The Plan and this Offer Document are intended to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, ASIC Regulatory Guide 49 and ASIC Class Order CO 14/1000.
Any capitalized term used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Plan.
1. OFFER
This is an Offer of Restricted Stock Units, as may be granted from time to time by the Company, to certain eligible employees in accordance with the Plan.
2. TERMS OF GRANT
The terms of the grant of Restricted Stock Units incorporate the rules of the Plan, this Offer Document and the Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, and Appendix A thereto (the “Agreement”). By accepting a grant of Restricted Stock Units, you will be bound by the rules of the Plan, this Offer Document and the Agreement.
3. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
In addition to the information set out in this Offer Document, attached are copies of the following documents:
(a)the Plan;
(b)the Plan Prospectus; and
(c)the Agreement.
(collectively, the “Additional Documents”).
The Agreement sets out, among other details, the vesting conditions applicable to your Restricted Stock Units, information on the settlement of your Restricted Stock Units and the consequences of a change in the nature or status of your employment.
The other Additional Documents provide further information to assist you to make an informed investment decision in relation to your participation in the Plan. Neither the Plan nor the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan Prospectus is a prospectus for the purposes of the Corporations Act.
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OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
4. RELIANCE ON STATEMENTS
You should not rely upon any oral statements made to you in relation to this Offer. You should only rely upon the statements contained in this Offer Document and the Additional Documents when considering your participation in the Plan.
5. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
You are eligible to participate under the Plan if, at the time of the offer, you are an Australian resident employee or director of the Company or its Australian Subsidiary and meet the eligibility requirements established under the Plan.
6. ACCEPTING AN AWARD
The Agreement sets out additional terms and conditions of your Restricted Stock Unit award. You are not required to affirmatively accept your Restricted Stock Units award in writing.
7. WHAT ARE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS?
(a) What are Restricted Stock Units?
Restricted Stock Units represent the right to receive Shares upon fulfilment of the vesting conditions set out in your Agreement. The Restricted Stock Units are considered “restricted” because they are subject to forfeiture and restrictions on transfer until they vest. The restrictions are set forth in your Agreement. When your Restricted Stock Units vest, you will be issued Shares at no monetary cost (other than applicable taxes) to you. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, the Agreement, or any related document, your Restricted Stock Units will be settled in Shares.
(b) Do I have to pay any money to receive the Restricted Stock Units?
No. You pay no monetary consideration to receive the Restricted Stock Units, nor do you pay anything to receive the Shares upon vesting (other than applicable taxes).
(c) How many Shares will I receive upon vesting of my Restricted Stock Units?
The details of your Restricted Stock Units and the number of Shares subject to the award are set out in the Agreement.
(d) When do I become a stockholder?
You are not a stockholder merely as a result of holding Restricted Stock Units. The Restricted Stock Units will not entitle you to any shareholder rights, including the right to vote the Shares or receive dividends, notices of meetings, proxy statements and other materials provided to stockholders, until the restrictions lapse at vesting and the Restricted Stock Units are paid out in Shares. In this regard, you are not recorded as the owner of the Shares prior to vesting. You should refer to your Agreement for details of the consequences of a change in the nature of your employment.
(e) Can I transfer the Restricted Stock Units to someone else?
No. The Restricted Stock Units are generally non-transferable, unless otherwise provided in your Agreement; however, once Shares are issued upon vesting, the Shares will be freely tradeable (subject to the Company’s policies and applicable laws regarding insider trading).
(f) What happens if my employment with the Company or Australian Subsidiary terminates?
Your right to any unvested Restricted Stock Units will terminate when you terminate employment with the Company or any subsidiary of the Company for reasons including, but not limited to, retirement, resignation, lay-off, discharge, or other change of employment status.
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APPENDIX B
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
8. WHAT IS A SHARE IN THE COMPANY
Common stock of a U.S. corporation is analogous to an ordinary share of an Australian corporation. Each holder of a Share is entitled to one vote for every Share held in the Company.
Dividends may be paid on the Shares out of any funds of the Company legally available for dividends at the discretion of the board of directors of the Company.
The Shares are traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in the United States of America and are traded under the symbol “ADI”.
Shares are not liable to any further calls for payment of capital or for other assessment by the Company and have no sinking fund provisions, pre-emptive rights, conversion rights or redemption provisions.
9. HOW CAN I OBTAIN UPDATED INDICATIVE EXAMPLES OF THE CURRENT MARKET PRICE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS?
You may ascertain the current market price of the Shares as traded on the Nasdaq at http://www.nasdaq.com under the code “ADI”. The Australian dollar equivalent of that price can be obtained at: http://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/frequency/exchange-rates.html.
This will not be a prediction of what the market price per Share will be when the Restricted Stock Units vest or settle or of the applicable exchange rate on the actual date of vesting or settlement.
10. WHAT ADDITIONAL RISK FACTORS APPLY TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS’ PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN?
Australian residents should have regard to risk factors relevant to investment in securities generally and, in particular, to the holding of the Shares. For example, the price at which Shares are quoted on the Nasdaq Global Select Market may increase or decrease due to a number of factors. There is no guarantee that the price of the Shares will increase. Factors which may affect the price of the Shares include fluctuations in the domestic and international market for listed stocks, general economic conditions, including interest rates, inflation rates, commodity and oil prices, changes to government fiscal, monetary or regulatory policies, legislation or regulation, the nature of the markets in which the Company operates and general operational and business risks.
More information about potential factors that could affect the Company’s business and financial results is included in (a) the Company’s latest Annual Report filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or the latest prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that contains audited financial statements for the Company’s latest fiscal year for which such statements have been filed, and (b) all other reports filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act since the end of the fiscal year covered by the document referred to in (a). Copies of these reports are available at http://www.sec.gov/, on the Company’s “Investor Relations” page at http://investor.analog.com/, and upon request to the Company.
In addition, you should be aware that the Australian dollar value of the Shares you may acquire at vesting will be affected by the U.S. dollar/Australian dollar exchange rate. Participation in the Plan involves certain risks related to fluctuations in this rate of exchange.
11. PLAN MODIFICATION, TERMINATION ETC.
Except as provided in the Plan, the board of directors of the Company may amend or terminate the Plan at any time. In addition, the board of directors may amend, modify or terminate outstanding awards, provided that an award holder’s consent is obtained unless the board of directors determines that the action would not materially or adversely affect the award holder.
12. WHAT ARE THE AUSTRALIAN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN?
The following is a summary of the tax consequences as of October 2020 for an Australian resident employee who receives Restricted Stock Units under the Plan. You may also be subject to Medicare levy and surcharge.
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APPENDIX B
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
We note that for Restricted Stock Units granted under the Plan prior to 1 July 2015, different employee share scheme rules apply. The following taxation summary applies only to Restricted Stock Units granted on or after 1 July 2015. If you hold Restricted Stock Units granted before 1 July 2015, please consult with your personal tax advisor on the applicable tax treatment.
This summary is necessarily general in nature and does not purport to be tax advice in relation to an actual or potential recipient of Restricted Stock Units.
If you are a citizen or resident of another country for local tax law purposes or if you transfer employment to another country after the Restricted Stock Units are granted to you, the information contained in this summary may not be applicable to you. You should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the tax or other laws in Australia and in your country apply to your specific situation.
If you are awarded Restricted Stock Units under the Plan, you should not rely on this summary as anything other than a broad guide, and you should obtain independent taxation advice specific to your particular circumstances before making the decision to accept the Restricted Stock Units.
(a) What is the effect of the grant of the Restricted Stock Units?
The Australian tax legislation contains specific rules, in Division 83A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, governing the taxation of shares and rights (called “ESS interests”) acquired by employees under employee share schemes. The Restricted Stock Units granted under the Plan should be regarded as a right to acquire shares and accordingly, an ESS interest for these purposes.
Your assessable income includes the ESS interest at grant, unless the ESS interest is subject to a “real risk of forfeiture,” in which case you will be subject to deferred taxation.
In the case of the Restricted Stock Units, the “real risk of forfeiture” test requires that:
(i) there must be a real risk that, under the conditions of the Plan, you will forfeit the Restricted Stock Units or lose them (other than by disposing of them or in connection with the vesting of the Restricted Stock Units); or
(ii) there must be a real risk that if your Restricted Stock Units vest, under the conditions of the Plan, you will forfeit the underlying Shares or lose them other than by disposing of them.
The terms of your Restricted Stock Unit award are set out in the Additional Documents. It is understood that your Restricted Stock Units will satisfy the real risk of forfeiture test and that you will be subject to deferred taxation (i.e., you generally should not be subject to tax when the Restricted Share Units are granted to you).
(b) When will you be taxed if your Restricted Stock Units are subject to a real risk of forfeiture?
You will be required to include an amount in your assessable income for the income year (i.e., the financial year ending 30 June) in which the earliest of the following events occurs in relation to the Restricted Stock Units (the “ESS deferred taxing point”).
Your ESS deferred taxing point will be the earliest of the following:
(i) when there are no longer any genuine restrictions on the vesting of the Restricted Stock Units and there is no real risk of you forfeiting your Restricted Stock Units;
(ii) when the Restricted Stock Units are settled and there is no genuine restriction on the disposal of the underlying Shares; and
(iii) your cessation of employment (but see Section 11(e) below).
Generally, this means that you will be subject to tax when your Restricted Stock Units vest. However, the ESS deferred taxing point for your Restricted Stock Units will be moved to the time you sell the underlying Shares if you sell the shares within 30 days of the original ESS deferred
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APPENDIX B
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
taxing point. In other words, you must report the income in the income year in which the sale occurs and not when the original ESS deferred taxing point occurs if you sell the underlying Shares in an arm’s length transaction within 30 days of that original ESS deferred taxing point.
In addition to income taxes, the assessable amount may also be subject to Medicare Levy and surcharge (if applicable).
(c) What is the amount to be included in your assessable income if an ESS deferred taxing point occurs?
The amount you must include in your assessable income in the income year (i.e., the financial year ending 30 June) in which the ESS deferred taxing point occurs in relation to your Restricted Stock Units (i.e., typically at vesting) will be the difference between the “market value” of the underlying Shares at the ESS deferred taxing point and the cost base of the Restricted Stock Units (which should be nil because you do not have to pay anything to acquire the Restricted Stock Units or the underlying Shares).
If, however, you sell the underlying Shares in an arm’s length transaction within 30 days of the original ESS deferred taxing point, the amount to be included in your assessable income in the income year in which the sale occurs will be equal to the difference between the sale proceeds and the cost base of the Restricted Stock Units (which, again, should be nil).
(d) What is the market value of the Underlying Shares?
The “market value” of the Restricted Stock Units or the underlying Shares, as applicable, at the ESS deferred taxing point is determined according to the ordinary meaning of “market value” expressed in Australian currency. The Company will determine the market value in accordance with guidelines prepared by the Australian Taxation Office.
The Company has the obligation to provide you with certain information about your participation in the Plan at certain times, including after the end of the income year in which the ESS deferred taxing point occurs. This may assist you in determining the market value of your Restricted Stock Units or underlying Shares at the ESS deferred taxing point. However, this estimate may not be correct if you sell the Shares within 30 days of the vesting date, in which case it is your responsibility to report and pay the appropriate amount of tax based on the sales proceeds.
(e) What happens if I cease employment before my Restricted Stock Units vest?
If you cease employment with your employer prior to the vesting date of some or all of your Restricted Stock Units and the Restricted Stock Units do not vest upon termination of employment (i.e., they are forfeited), you may be treated as having never acquired the forfeited Restricted Stock Units in which case, no amount will be included in your assessable income.
(f) What tax consequences will arise when I sell my Shares?
If you sell the Shares acquired upon vesting of your Restricted Stock Units within 30 days of the original ESS deferred taxing point, your ESS deferred taxing point will be shifted to the date of sale for purposes of determining the amount of assessable income as described in Section 11(c) and you will not be subject to capital gains taxation.
If you sell the Shares acquired upon vesting of your Restricted Stock Units more than 30 days after the original ESS deferred taxing point, you will be subject to capital gains taxation to the extent that the sales proceeds exceed your cost basis in the Shares sold, assuming that the sale of Shares occurs in an arm’s-length transaction (as will generally be the case provided that the Shares are sold through the Nasdaq Stock Exchange). Your cost basis in the Shares will generally be equal to the market value of the Shares at the ESS deferred taxing point (which will generally be the vesting date) plus any incremental costs you incur in connection with the sale (e.g., brokers fees).
The amount of any capital gain you realize must be included in your assessable income for the year in which the Shares are sold. However, if you hold the Shares for at least one year prior to selling (excluding the dates you acquired and sold the Shares), you may be able to apply a discount to the amount of capital gain that you are required to include in your assessable income. If this discount is available, you may calculate the amount of capital gain to be included in your assessable income by first subtracting all available capital losses from your capital gains and then multiplying each capital gain by the discount percentage of 50%.
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APPENDIX B
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
You are responsible for reporting any income you realize from the sale of Shares acquired upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units and paying any applicable taxes due on such income.
If your sales proceeds are lower than your cost basis in the Shares sold (assuming the sale occurred in an arm’s-length transaction), you will realize a capital loss. Capital losses may be used to offset capital gains realized in the current tax year or in any subsequent tax year, but may not be used to offset other types of income (e.g., salary or wage income).
(g) What are the taxation consequences if a dividend is paid on the Shares?
If you vest in the Restricted Stock Units and become a Company stockholder, you may be entitled to receive dividends on the Shares obtained from vesting in the Restricted Stock Units if the board of directors of the Company, in its discretion, declares a dividend. Any dividends paid on Shares will be subject to income tax in Australia in the tax year they are paid (even where such dividends are reinvested in Shares). The dividends are also subject to U.S. federal income tax withheld at source. You may be entitled to a foreign tax credit against your Australian income tax for the U.S. federal income tax withheld on any dividends.
(h) What are the tax withholding and reporting obligations associated with the Restricted Stock Units?
You will be responsible for reporting on your tax return and paying any tax liability in relation to the Restricted Stock Units and any Shares issued to you at vesting. It is also your responsibility to report and pay any tax liability on the sale of any Shares acquired under the Plan any dividends received.
Your employer will be required to withhold tax due on the Restricted Stock Units only if you have not provided your Tax File Number or Australian Business Number, as applicable, to your employer.
However, the Company or your employer will provide you (no later than 14 July after the end of the year) and the Commissioner of Taxation (no later than 14 August after the end of the year) with a statement containing certain information about your participation in the Plan in the income year in which the original ESS deferred taxing point occurs (typically the year of vesting). This statement will include an estimate of the market value of the underlying Shares at the taxing point. Please note, however, that, if you sell the Shares within 30 days of the ESS deferred taxing point, your taxing point will not be at the original ESS deferred taxing point, but will be the date of sale; as such, the amount reported by your employer may differ from your actual taxable amount (which would be based on the value of the Shares when sold, rather than at the ESS deferred taxing point). You will be responsible for determining this amount and calculating your tax accordingly.
13. WHAT ARE THE U.S. TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN?
Australian residents who are not U.S. citizens or tax residents should not be subject to U.S. tax by reason only of the award or vesting of the Restricted Stock Units and/or the sale of Shares, except with respect to dividends as described above. However, liability for U.S. tax may accrue if an Australian resident is otherwise subject to U.S. tax.
This is only an indication of the likely U.S. tax consequences for an Australian resident who is awarded Restricted Stock Units under the Plan. Each Australian resident should seek his or her own advice as to the U.S. tax consequences of the Plan.
We urge you to carefully review the information contained in this Offer Document and the Additional Documents.
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
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APPENDIX C
EMPLOYER INFORMATION STATEMENT – DENMARK
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT ON GRANT DATE
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT ON GRANT DATE
Pursuant to section 3(1) of the Danish Act on the Use of Rights to Purchase or Subscribe for Shares etc. in Employment Relationships, as amended as of January 1, 2019 (the “Stock Option Act”), you are entitled to receive the following information regarding the grant of Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) by Analog Devices, Inc. (the “Company”) under the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) in a separate written statement. This statement contains only the information mentioned in the Stock Option Act; the other terms and conditions of your grant of RSUs is described in detail in your Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (the “Agreement”), the appendix to your Agreement and the Plan.
1. Date of Grant
The Company approved the grant of RSUs under the Plan on Grant Date. On this basis, the Date of Grant for your RSUs is Grant Date.
2. Terms and Conditions of the RSU Grant
The grant of RSUs and other awards under the Plan is made at the sole discretion of the Company. In determining who will receive RSUs, the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that are subject to the RSUs, and all other terms and conditions of the RSUs, the Company will consider a number of factors, including (but not limited to) the Company’s past, present and projected financial results, your personal performance and the value of the services that you render on the future value of the Company and its ongoing operations. Notwithstanding, the Company may decide, in its sole discretion, not to grant you additional RSUs or other awards under the Plan in the future. Under the terms of the Plan and the Agreement, you have no entitlement or claim to receive future RSU grants or other awards under the Plan.
3. Vesting Date of RSUs
Your RSUs will vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth in Section 1 of your Agreement. If you do not remain employed with the Company or one of the Company’s subsidiaries through the vesting date, you may forfeit all or a portion of your RSUs as of the effective date of your termination, depending upon the particular circumstances of your termination and when it occurs. In this regard, please see Section 5 below.
When your RSUs vest, the Company will issue one share of the Company’s common stock to you in settlement of each vested RSU.
4. Exercise Price
Because each RSU entitles you to receive one share of the Company’s common stock on the date of vesting without any cost to you or other payment required from you, there is no exercise price associated with the RSUs.
5. Your Rights upon Termination of Service
In the event you terminate employment with the Company group, the vesting and forfeiture of your RSUs will be determined in accord with the terms of your Agreement. In addition, you will be ineligible to receive any additional RSU grants after your termination.
6. Financial Aspects of Participating in the Plan
The grant of RSUs has no immediate financial consequences for you. The value of the RSUs is not taken into account when calculating holiday allowances, pension contributions or other statutory consideration calculated on the basis of salary. The tax treatment of RSUs depends on a number of aspects and thus, you are encouraged to seek particular advice regarding your tax position.
Shares of stock are financial instruments and investing in stocks will always have financial risk. The possibility of profit at the time of vesting will not only be dependent on the Company’s financial performance, but inter alia, also on the general development of the stock markets. In addition, before or after you vest in your RSUs, the shares of the Company’s common stock could decrease in value even below the price of such stock on the Date of Grant.
7. Other Issues
This Statement does not intend to alter any provisions of the Plan or the Agreement (or any related document), and the Plan and the Agreement (and any related document) shall prevail in case of any ambiguities. However, your mandatory rights under the Stock Option Act shall prevail in case of any ambiguities.
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APPENDIX C
EMPLOYER INFORMATION STATEMENT – DENMARK
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT ON GRANT DATE
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT ON GRANT DATE
Notice Provided By:
Analog Devices, Inc.
One Analog Way
Wilmington, MA 01887
U.S.A.
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ARBEJDSGIVERERKLÆRING – DANMARK
Tildeling af “Restricted Stock Units” den GRANTDATE
Tildeling af “Restricted Stock Units” den GRANTDATE
I henhold til § 3, stk. 1, i lov om brug af køberet eller tegningsret m.v. i ansættelsesforhold, som ændret virkning fra 1. januar 2019 (“Aktieoptionsloven”) er du berettiget til i en særskilt skriftlig erklæring at modtage følgende oplysninger om Analog Devices, Inc.’s (“Selskabets”) tildeling af “Restricted Stock Units” (“RSU’er”) i henhold til Analog Devices, Inc.’s 2020 medarbejderaktieordning (“Ordningen”). Denne erklæring indeholder kun de oplysninger, der er nævnt i Aktieoptionsloven. De øvrige vilkår og betingelser for tildelingen er beskrevet nærmere i Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (“Aftalen”), i tillægget til Aftalen og i Ordningen.
1. Tildelingsdato
Selskabets godkendte den Grant Date tildelingen af RSU’er i henhold til Ordningen. Tildelingsdatoen for dine RSU’er er således den Grant Date.
2. Vilkår og betingelser for RSU-tildelingen
RSU-tildelingen og øvrige tildelinger under Ordningen foretages efter Selskabets eget skøn. Ved fastlæggelsen af, hvem der skal modtage RSU’er, hvor mange af Selskabets ordinære aktier, der skal være genstand for RSU’er, og de øvrige vilkår og betingelser for RSU’erne, lægger Selskabet vægt på en række faktorer, herunder bl.a. Selskabets historiske, nuværende og forventede regnskabsmæssige resultater, dine personlige resultater og værdien af dine ydelser for Selskabets fremtidige værdi og løbende drift. Uanset ovenstående kan Selskabet frit vælge ikke at foretage yderligere RSU-tildelinger eller andre tildelinger til dig fremover. I henhold til Ordningen og Aftalen har du ikke ret til eller krav på fremover at modtage RSU-tildelinger eller andre tildelinger.
3. Modningsdato for RSU’er
Dine RSU’er modnes som anført i den modningsplan, der fremgår af afsnit 1 i Aftalen. Hvis du ikke forbliver ansat i Selskabet eller i et af Selskabets datterselskaber frem til modningsdatoen, kan du miste dine RSU’er helt eller delvist med virkning fra fratrædelsestidspunktet afhængig af de konkrete omstændigheder i forbindelse med din fratræden og tidspunktet herfor. Der henvises i den forbindelse til pkt. 5 nedenfor.
Når RSU’erne modnes, udsteder Selskabet én ordinær aktie i Selskabet til dig for hver RSU, der er modnet.
4. Udnyttelseskurs
Da hver RSU giver dig ret til at modtage én ordinær aktie i Selskabet på modningsdatoen, uden at du vil skulle betale nogen omkostninger eller andre beløb, er der ingen udnyttelseskurs forbundet med RSU’erne.
5. Din retsstilling i forbindelse med fratræden
Hvis din ansættelse i Selskabet eller dets koncern ophører, afhænger modningen og fortabelsen af RSU’erne af vilkårene i Aftalen. Derudover vil du ikke være berettiget til at få tildelt yderligere RSU’er efter din fratræden.
6. Økonomiske aspekter ved at deltage i Ordningen
Tildelingen af RSU’er har ingen umiddelbare økonomiske konsekvenser for dig.Værdien af RSU’erne indgår ikke i beregningen af feriepenge, pensionsbidrag eller andre lovpligtige, vederlagsafhængige ydelser. Den skattemæssige behandling af RSU’erne afhænger af flere forhold, og du opfordres derfor til at søge særskilt rådgivning vedrørende din skattemæssige situation.
Aktier er finansielle instrumenter, og investering i aktier vil altid være forbundet med en økonomisk risiko. Muligheden for at opnå en fortjeneste på modningstidspunktet afhænger således ikke kun af Selskabets økonomiske udvikling, men også af den generelle udvikling på aktiemarkedet. Derudover kan kursen på Selskabets aktier både før og efter overdragelsen af RSU’erne falde, måske endda til et niveau, der ligger under kursen på Tildelingsdatoen.
7. Diverse
Denne Erklæring har ikke til formål at ændre bestemmelserne i Ordningen eller Aftalen (eller i et dertil tilhørende dokument), og Ordningen og Aftalen (og eventuelle dertil tilhørende dokumenter) har forrang i tilfælde af flertydighed. Dine lovfæstede rettigheder i henhold til Aktieoptionsloven har dog forrang i tilfælde af flertydighed.
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ARBEJDSGIVERERKLÆRING – DANMARK
Tildeling af “Restricted Stock Units” den GRANTDATE
Tildeling af “Restricted Stock Units” den GRANTDATE
Meddelelse afgivet af:
Analog Devices, Inc.
One Analog Way
Wilmington, MA 01887
U.S.A.
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APPENDIX D
ISRAELI APPENDIX
Trust Arrangement. If the Participant resides in Israel and has not already signed an Israeli Appendix in connection with grants made under the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), then the Participant must print, sign & deliver the signed copy of this Israeli Appendix within 45 days to: Stock Plan Administrator, Analog Devices, Inc., Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 USA.
The Participant hereby understands and agrees that the RSUs are offered subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Israeli Sub-Plan (the “Israeli Sub-Plan”) to the Plan under the 102 Capital Gains Track (as defined in the Israeli Sub-Plan), the Trust Agreement between the trustee appointed by Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. (the “Trustee”), Global Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, including Appendix A thereto (collectively, the “Restricted Stock Unit Agreement”), and the Plan. In the event of any inconsistencies among the Israeli Sub-Plan, the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, and/or the Plan, the Participant agrees that the Israeli Sub-Plan will govern the RSUs granted to the Participant in Israel.
Please sign this Israeli Appendix and return it to the address shown on the top within 45 days of receipt. If Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. or Analog Devices, Inc. does not receive your signed Israel Appendix, your RSUs shall terminate and will become null and void.
______________________________________________________ _______________________________
Name: Participant Name Date
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APPENDIX E
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
Election To Transfer the Employer’s National Insurance Liability to the Employee
Onscreen disclaimer
If you are liable for National Insurance contributions (“NICs”) in the United Kingdom in connection with your restricted stock units or stock options (“Awards”) granted under the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), you are required to enter into an Election to transfer to you any liability for employer’s NICs that may arise in connection with your awards.
Clicking on the “ACCEPT” box indicates your acceptance of the Election. You should read the “Important Note on the Election to Transfer Employer NICs” before accepting the Election.
Important Note on the Election to Transfer Employer NICs
If you are liable for National Insurance contributions (“NICs”) in the United Kingdom in connection with Awards that have been granted or assumed and converted under the Plan, you are required to enter into an Election to transfer to you any liability for employer’s NICs that may arise in connection with your Awards.
By entering into the Election:
•you agree that any employer’s NICs liability that may arise in connection with your Awards will be transferred to you;
•you authorize your employer to recover an amount sufficient to cover this liability by such methods set out in the Award agreement including, but not limited to, deductions from your salary or other payments due or the sale of sufficient shares acquired pursuant to your Awards; and
•you acknowledge that even if you have clicked on the “ACCEPT” box where indicated, the Company or your employer may still require you to sign a paper copy of this Election (or a substantially similar form) if the Company determines such is necessary to give effect to the Election.
Please read the Election carefully before accepting the Election.
Please print and keep a copy of the Election for your records.
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APPENDIX E
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
Election To Transfer the Employer’s National Insurance Liability to the Employee
This Election is between:
A. The individual who has obtained authorized access to this Election (the “Employee”), who is employed by one of the employing companies listed in the attached schedule (the “Employer”) and who is eligible to receive restricted stock units and/or stock options (“Awards”) pursuant to the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), and
B. Analog Devices, Inc. of One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887, U.S.A. (the “Company”), which may grant Awards under the Plans and is entering into this Election on behalf of the Employer.
1.Introduction
a.This Election relates to all Awards granted to the Employee or assumed and converted under the Plan up to the termination dates of the Plan.
b.In this Election the following words and phrases have the following meanings:
(i)“Chargeable Event” means any event giving rise to Relevant Employment Income.
(ii)“Relevant Employment Income” from Awards on which employer's National Insurance Contributions becomes due is defined as:
(1)an amount that counts as employment income of the earner under section 426 ITEPA (restricted securities: charge on certain post-acquisition events);
(2)an amount that counts as employment income of the earner under section 438 of ITEPA (convertible securities: charge on certain post-acquisition events); or
(3)any gain that is treated as remuneration derived from the earner's employment by virtue of section 4(4)(a) SSCBA, including without limitation:
(a)the acquisition of securities pursuant to the Awards (within the meaning of section 477(3)(a) of ITEPA);
(b)the assignment (if applicable) or release of the Awards in return for consideration (within the meaning of section 477(3)(b) of ITEPA);
(c)the receipt of a benefit in connection with the Awards, other than a benefit within (i) or (ii) above (within the meaning of section 477(3)(c) of ITEPA);
(iii)“ITEPA” means the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.
(iv)“SSCBA” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.
c.This Election relates to the employer’s secondary Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (the “Employer’s Liability”) which may arise on Relevant Employment Income in respect of the Awards pursuant to section 4(4)(a) and/or paragraph 3B(1A) of Schedule 1 of the SSCBA.
d.This Election does not apply in relation to any liability, or any part of any liability, arising as a result of regulations being given retrospective effect by virtue of section 4B(2) of either the SSCBA, or the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992.
e.This Election does not apply to the extent that it relates to relevant employment income which is employment income of the earner by virtue of Chapter 3A of Part VII of ITEPA (employment income: securities with artificially depressed market value).
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APPENDIX E
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
Election To Transfer the Employer’s National Insurance Liability to the Employee
2.The Election
The Employee and the Company jointly elect that the entire liability of the Employer to pay the Employer’s Liability that arises on any Relevant Employment Income is hereby transferred to the Employee. The Employee understands that, by electronically accepting this Election, he or she will become personally liable for the Employer’s Liability covered by this Election. This Election is made in accordance with paragraph 3B(1) of Schedule 1 of the SSCBA.
3.Payment of the Employer’s Liability
a.The Employee hereby authorizes the Company and/or the Employer to collect the Employer’s Liability in respect of any Relevant Employment Income from the Employee at any time after the Chargeable Event:
(i) by deduction from salary or any other payment payable to the Employee at any time on or after the date of the Chargeable Event; and/or
(ii) directly from the Employee by payment in cash or cleared funds; and/or
(iii) by arranging, on behalf of the Employee, for the sale of some of the securities which the Employee is entitled to receive in respect of the Awards; and/or
(iv) by any other means specified in the applicable award agreement.
b.The Company hereby reserves for itself and the Employer the right to withhold the transfer of any securities in respect of the Awards to the Employee until full payment of the Employer’s Liability is received.
c.The Company agrees to procure the remittance by the Employer of the Employer’s Liability to HM Revenue & Customs on behalf of the Employee within 14 days after the end of the UK tax month during which the Chargeable Event occurs (or within 17 days after the end of the UK tax month during which the Chargeable Event occurs if payments are made electronically).
4.Duration of Election
a.The Employee and the Company agree to be bound by the terms of this Election regardless of whether the Employee is transferred abroad or is not employed by the Employer on the date on which the Employer’s Liability becomes due.
b.This Election will continue in effect until the earliest of the following:
(i) the Employee and the Company agree in writing that it should cease to have effect;
(ii) on the date the Company serves written notice on the Employee terminating its effect;
(iii) on the date HM Revenue & Customs withdraws approval of this Election; or
(iv) after due payment of the Employer’s Liability in respect of the entirety of the Awards to which this Election relates or could relate, such that the Election ceases to have effect in accordance with its terms.
c.This Election will continue in force regardless of whether the Employee ceases to be an employee of the Employer.
d.Any reference in this Election to the Company and/or the Employer shall include that entity’s successors in title and assigns as permitted in accordance with the terms of the Plan and the relevant award agreement. This Election will continue in effect in respect of any awards which replace or replaced the Awards following their grant in circumstances where section 483 ITEPA applies.
Acceptance by the Employee
The Employee acknowledges that, by clicking on the “ACCEPT” box, the Employee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Election.
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APPENDIX E
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
Election To Transfer the Employer’s National Insurance Liability to the Employee
Acceptance by Analog Devices, Inc.
Analog Devices, Inc. acknowledges that, by signing this Election or arranging for the scanned signature of an authorized representative to appear on this Election, Analog Devices, Inc. agrees to be bound by the terms of this Election.
Signature for and on
behalf of Analog Devices, Inc.
| /s/ Richard P. Ahern | ||
| Richard P. Ahern | ||
| Vice President, Global Total Rewards & HR Services | ||
Date: Grant Date
Name: Participant Name
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APPENDIX E
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
Election To Transfer the Employer’s National Insurance Liability to the Employee
Schedule of Employer Companies
The following are employer companies to which this Election may apply:
For each company, provide the following details:
Analog Devices Limited
| Registered Office: | 15 Pressing Lane, Blyth Road, Hayes, England, UB3 1EP | ||||
| Company Registration Number: | 00895439 | ||||
| Corporation Tax Reference: | 6873689030216A | ||||
| PAYE Reference: | 120/A4055 | ||||
Linear Technology (UK) Limited
| Registered Office: | 3 The Listons, Liston Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1FD | ||||
| Company Registration Number: | 02149602 | ||||
| Corporation Tax Reference: | 120PA00148447 | ||||
| PAYE Reference: | 120/L30589 | ||||
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Exhibit 10.6
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Private & Confidential (Addressee Only)
Participant Name
Employee ID
Grant ID: Client Grant ID
We are pleased to advise you (the “Participant”) that Analog Devices, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the “Company”), has granted to the Participant that number of Performance Restricted Stock Units (“Performance RSUs”) set forth below, subject to the terms and conditions of the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and this Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, including Appendix A, which includes additional performance-based vesting conditions, and Appendix B, which includes any applicable country-specific provisions. This Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, together with Appendix A and Appendix B, is referred to as the “Agreement.” The grant of Performance RSUs reflects the Company’s confidence in the Participant’s commitment and contributions to the success and continued growth of the Company. All terms not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
1. Performance Restricted Stock Unit.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement, the Company has granted to the Participant that number of Performance RSUs (the “Award”) effective on the Date of Grant set forth below:
Date of Grant: Grant Date
Number of Performance RSUs (“Initial Grant Number”): Number of Awards Granted
Vesting Date: Cliff Vesting Date
If the Participant resides in a European Economic Area, European Union member state or the United Kingdom, due to local legal requirements the Participant must accept this Agreement no later than Grant Custom 4 or this Award shall terminate and will become null and void. For purposes of this Agreement, the Participant is deemed to reside in the country where his or her Employer is located.
If the Participant resides in the United States and does not accept this Agreement by Grant Custom 4, or such other date that may be communicated, the Company will automatically accept the Agreement on the Participant’s behalf. If the Participant declines this Agreement, this Award shall terminate and will become null and void. The Participant may not decline this Agreement on or after Grant Custom 4.
Each one (1) Performance RSU shall, if and when it vests in accordance with this Agreement, automatically convert into one (1) share Common Stock issuable as provided below. The Performance RSUs are subject to the vesting provisions set forth in Section 2 (including any performance-based vesting conditions set forth in Appendix A), the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 3, and the right of the Company to retain Shares (as defined below) pursuant to Section 7.
2. Vesting and Conversion.
(a) Subject to the terms of the Plan and this Agreement, the Performance RSUs shall vest in accordance with the vesting conditions set forth in this Section 2 and the performance-based vesting conditions set forth in Appendix A. For purposes of this Agreement, Performance RSUs that have not vested as of the Vesting Date in accordance with this Section 2 and Appendix A are referred to as “Unvested Performance RSUs.” The shares of Common Stock that are issuable upon the vesting and conversion of the Performance RSUs are referred to in this Agreement as “Shares.” As soon as administratively practicable after the issuance of any Shares upon the vesting and conversion of Performance RSUs (and in any event within sixty (60) days of the vesting date or event, as applicable), and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered evidence (which may include a book entry by the Company’s transfer agent) of the Shares so issued in the name of the Participant to the brokerage firm designated by the Company to maintain the brokerage account established for the Participant or the Participant’s heirs, in the case of Section 2(c). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be obligated to issue Shares to or in the name of the Participant upon the vesting and conversion of any Performance RSUs unless the issuance of such Shares shall comply with all relevant provisions of law and other legal requirements including, without limitation, any applicable securities laws and the requirements of any stock exchange upon which shares of Common Stock may then be listed.
(b) In the event the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (as defined in Section 2(e)) is terminated either by the Participant, the Company, or the Employer for any reason or no reason (other than due to death or Disability), then in each such case, all of the Unvested Performance RSUs as of the date of termination shall terminate and be cancelled immediately and automatically and the Participant shall have no further rights with respect to such Unvested Performance RSUs.
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(c) In the event of the Participant’s death prior to the end of the Performance Period, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest immediately upon death with respect to the Initial Grant Number of Shares underlying the Performance RSUs, notwithstanding that the Participant was not employed as of the Vesting Date. In the event of the Participant’s death after the end of the Performance Period, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest with respect to the number of Shares underlying the Performance RSUs that would have vested in accordance with Appendix A had the Participant continued employment through the Vesting Date had he or she not died.
(d) In the event the Participant becomes Disabled prior to the end of the Performance Period, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest immediately as of the date the Participant is determined to be Disabled with respect to the Initial Grant Number of Shares underlying the Performance RSUs, regardless of whether the Participant terminates employment prior to the Vesting Date. In the event the Participant becomes Disabled after the end of the Performance Period, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest with respect to the number of Shares underlying the Performance RSUs that would have vested in accordance with Appendix A regardless of whether the Participant continues employment through the Vesting Date. “Disabled” with respect to the Participant means, when and if, as a result of disease, injury or mental disorder, the Participant is incapable of engaging in regular service or occupation with the Company or the Employer (as defined in paragraph (e)) which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as determined by the Company.
(e) For purposes of this Agreement, employment shall include being an employee with the Company. Employment shall also include being an employee with any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the Company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company (the “Employer”). Should a Participant transfer employment to become a director, consultant or advisor to the Company or the Employer following the Date of Grant, he or she will still be considered employed for vesting purposes until he or she ceases to provide services to the Company or any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the Company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company.
3. Restrictions on Transfer.
(a) The Participant shall not sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any Performance RSUs, either voluntarily or by operation of law.
(b) The Company shall not be required (i) to transfer on its books any of the Performance RSUs which have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions set forth herein or (ii) to treat as the owner of such Performance RSUs any transferee to whom such Performance RSUs have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions contained herein.
4. Not a Shareholder. The Performance RSUs represent an unfunded, unsecured promise by the Company to deliver Shares upon vesting and conversion of the Performance RSUs, and until vesting of the Performance RSUs and issuance of the Shares, the Participant shall not have any of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the Shares underlying the Performance RSUs. For the avoidance of doubt, the Participant shall have no right to receive any dividends and shall have no voting rights with respect to the Shares underlying the Performance RSUs for which the record date is on or before the date on which the Shares underlying the Performance RSUs are issued to the Participant.
5. Provisions of the Plan. The Performance RSUs and Shares, including the grant and issuance thereof, are subject to the provisions of the Plan. A copy of the Plan prospectus is available on the Company’s Intranet at https://thecircuit.web.analog.com/Pages/CircuitHome.aspx. (From The Circuit home page, click Knowledge Centers, HR, Employee Stock Programs. The related documents can be found in the right-hand column). If the Participant is unable to access this information via the Intranet, the Company’s Stock Plan Administrator can provide the Participant with copies (Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com).
6. Withholding Taxes.
(a) Regardless of any action the Company and/or the Employer, if different, takes with respect to any or all income tax (including U.S. federal, state and local taxes and/or non-U.S. taxes), social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax-related withholding (“Tax-Related Items”), the Participant acknowledges that the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items legally applicable to the Participant is and remains the Participant’s responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. The Participant further acknowledges that the Company and the Employer (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the Performance RSUs, including the grant of the Performance RSUs, the vesting of the Performance RSUs, the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired pursuant to the Performance RSUs and the receipt of any dividends; and (ii) do not commit to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the Performance RSUs to reduce or eliminate the Participant’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Participant becomes subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction between the Date of Grant and the date of any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction.
(b) Prior to any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant will pay or make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company to satisfy all Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Participant authorizes the Company and/or the
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Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy the obligations, if any, with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the methods set forth below:
(i) the Company may withhold a sufficient number of whole Shares otherwise issuable upon the vesting of the Performance RSUs that have an aggregate Fair Market Value (as defined under the Plan) sufficient to pay the minimum Tax-Related Items required to be withheld with respect to the Shares. The cash equivalent of the Shares withheld will be used to settle the obligation to withhold the Tax-Related Items (determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the applicable vesting date); or
(ii) the Company may, in its discretion, withhold any amount necessary to pay the Tax-Related Items from the Participant’s salary or other amounts payable to the Participant; or
(iii) the Company may withhold from proceeds of the sale of Shares either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Participant’s behalf pursuant to this authorization).
provided, however, that if the Participant is a Section 16 officer of the Company under the Exchange Act, then the Company will withhold a sufficient number of whole Shares otherwise issuable upon the vesting of the Performance RSUs pursuant to (i) above, unless the use of such withholding method is problematic under applicable tax or securities law or has materially adverse accounting consequences, in which case, the obligation for Tax-Related Items will be satisfied pursuant to (iii).
The Company may withhold or account for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory withholding amounts or other applicable withholding rates, including maximum applicable rates in the Participant’s jurisdiction(s). If the Company and/or the Employer withhold more than the amount necessary to satisfy the liability for Tax-Related Items, the Participant may receive a refund of the over-withheld amount in cash and will have no entitlement to the equivalent in Shares. If the obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied by withholding in Shares, for tax purposes, the Participant is deemed to have been issued the full number of Shares subject to the vested Performance RSU, notwithstanding that a number of the Shares are held back solely for the purpose of paying the Tax-Related Items.
In the event the withholding requirements are not satisfied through the withholding of Shares or through the Participant’s salary or other amounts payable to the Participant, no Shares will be issued upon vesting of the Performance RSUs unless and until satisfactory arrangements (as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board) have been made by the Participant with respect to the payment of any Tax-Related Items which the Company and/or the Employer determine, in each of its sole discretion, must be withheld or collected with respect to such Performance RSUs. No fractional Shares will be withheld or issued pursuant to the grant of the Performance RSUs and the issuance of Shares hereunder. By accepting this grant of Performance RSUs, the Participant expressly consents to the withholding of Shares and/or cash as provided for hereunder. All other Tax-Related Items related to the Performance RSUs and any Shares delivered in payment thereof are the Participant’s sole responsibility.
7. Option of Company to Deliver Cash. Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this Agreement, and except as set forth in Appendix B, where share settlement is otherwise prohibited under local law or may present adverse tax consequences to the Participant, at the time the Performance RSUs vest, the Company may elect, in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board, to deliver by wire transfer to the Participant in lieu of Shares an equivalent amount of cash (determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the applicable vesting date). If the Company elects to deliver cash to the Participant, the Company is authorized to retain such amount as is sufficient in the opinion of the Company to satisfy the Tax-Related Items withholding obligations of the Company and/or the Employer pursuant to Section 6 herein.
8. Repatriation and Other Legal Requirements. The Participant agrees as a condition of the grant of the Performance RSUs, as applicable, to repatriate all payments attributable to the Shares and/or cash acquired under the Plan (including, but not limited to, dividends and any proceeds derived from the sale of the Shares acquired pursuant to the Performance RSUs) in accordance with all foreign exchange rules and regulations applicable to the Participant. In addition, the Participant also agrees to take any and all actions, and consent to any and all actions taken by the Company and its subsidiaries, as may be required to allow the Company and its subsidiaries to comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Participant. Finally, the Participant agrees to take any and all actions as may be required to comply with the Participant’s personal legal and tax obligations under all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Participant.
9. Miscellaneous.
(a) No Rights to Employment. The grant of the Performance RSUs shall not confer upon the Participant any right to continue in the employ of the Company or the Employer, nor limit in any way the right of the Company or the Employer to terminate the Participant’s employment at any time. Except in the event of Disability or termination of employment due to death, the vesting of the Performance RSUs pursuant to Section 2 and Appendix A, is earned only by satisfaction of the performance-based vesting
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conditions and continuing service as an employee at the will of the Company or the Employer through the Vesting Date (not through the act of being hired or engaged or being granted the Performance RSUs hereunder).
(b) Discretionary Nature. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, cancelled, or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan. The Participant’s participation in the Plan is voluntary. The grant of the Performance RSUs under the Plan is a one-time benefit and does not create any contractual or other right to receive a grant of Performance RSUs or any other award under the Plan or other benefits in lieu thereof in the future. Future grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company, including, but not limited to, the form and timing of any grant, the number of Shares subject to the grant, and the vesting provisions. Any amendment, modification or termination of the Plan shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer. The Performance RSUs and income from such Performance RSUs shall not be included in any calculation of severance, resignation, redundancy, end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension, or retirement benefits or similar payments. The Performance RSUs should in no event be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or the Employer.
(c) Exclusion from Termination Indemnities and Other Benefits. This Section 9(c) applies if the Participant resides outside the U.S.: The value of the Performance RSUs and any other awards granted under the Plan is an extraordinary item of compensation outside the scope of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (and the Participant’s employment contract, if any). Any grant under the Plan, including the grant of the Performance RSUs and the income and value of same, is not part of normal or expected compensation or salary. Further, the Performance RSUs and the Shares, and the income and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation.
(d) No Entitlement. This Section 9(d) applies if the Participant resides outside the U.S. and/or the Company is not the Participant's employer: In consideration of the grant of Performance RSUs, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Performance RSUs resulting from termination of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later to be found invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where the Participant is employed or the terms of the Participant’s employment contract, if any) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Company from any such claim that may arise; if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, the Participant shall be deemed irrevocably to have waived the Participant’s entitlement to pursue such claim.
(e) Exchange Rates. This Section 9(e) applies if the Participant resides outside the U.S.: The Participant acknowledges and agrees that neither the Company nor the Employer shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between the Participant’s local currency and the United States Dollar that may affect the value of the Performance RSUs or of any amounts due to the Participant pursuant to the vesting and settlement of the Performance RSUs or the subsequent sale of any Shares.
(f) Future Value of Shares. The future value of the underlying Shares is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty.
(g) Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, and each other provision of this Agreement shall be severable and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.
(h) Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and the Participant and his or her respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement.
(i) Notice. Each notice relating to this Award shall be in writing (which shall include electronic form) and delivered in person, electronically or by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address as hereinafter provided. Each notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date it is received. Each notice to the Company shall be addressed to it at its offices at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887, Attention: Chief Financial Officer. Each notice to the Participant shall be addressed to the Participant at the Participant’s last known mailing or email address, as applicable, on the records of the Company.
(j) Pronouns. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural, and vice versa.
(k) Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Plan constitute the entire understanding between the parties, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter of these documents.
(l) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to any applicable conflicts of laws.
(m) Compliance with Laws. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an available exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the Shares, the Company shall not be
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required to deliver any Shares prior to the completion of any registration or qualification of the Shares under any U.S. or non-U.S. federal, state, or local securities or exchange control law or under rulings or regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or of any other governmental regulatory body, or prior to obtaining any approval or other clearance from any U.S. or non-U.S. federal, state, or local governmental agency, which registration, qualification or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Participant understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Shares with the SEC or any state or non-U.S. securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the Shares. The Participant also understands and agrees that the Awards granted under the Plan, including the Performance RSUs and the underlying Shares, are subject to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company’s securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and any SEC regulations, as now or hereafter in effect. Further, the Participant agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend the Plan and the Agreement without the Participant’s consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of Shares.
(n) Interpretation. The interpretation and construction of any terms or conditions of this Agreement or the Plan, or other matters related to the Plan, by the Compensation Committee of the Board shall be final and conclusive.
(o) Participant’s Acceptance. The Participant is urged to read this Agreement carefully and to consult with his or her own legal counsel regarding the terms and consequences of this Agreement and the legal and binding effect of this Agreement. By virtue of his or her acceptance of this Award, the Participant is deemed to have accepted and agreed to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the provisions of the Plan.
(p) Electronic Delivery. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the Performance RSUs or other awards granted to the Participant under the Plan by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
(q) English Language. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that it is the Participant’s express intent that this Agreement, the Plan and all other documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant to the Performance RSUs, be drawn up in English. If the Participant has received this Agreement, the Plan or any other documents related to the Performance RSUs translated into a language other than English, and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version shall control.
(r) Appendix B. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, if the Participant transfers the Participant’s residence and/or employment to a country other than the United States, the Performance RSUs shall be subject to any additional terms and conditions for such country as may be set forth in Appendix B to this Agreement. Moreover, if the Participant relocates to one of the countries included in Appendix B, the additional terms and conditions for such country will apply to the Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable in order to comply with local law or facilitate the administration of the Plan. Appendix B constitutes part of this Agreement.
(s) Additional Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on the Performance RSUs, any Shares acquired pursuant to the Performance RSUs, and the Participant’s participation in the Plan, to the extent the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such other requirements are necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. Such requirements may include (but are not limited to) requiring the Participant to sign any agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
(t) Private Placement. The Company has submitted filings in the United States in connection with the equity incentive plan under which this Award was made. The Company has not submitted any registration statement, prospectus or other filings with other local securities authorities (unless otherwise required under such local law), and the grant of the Award is not intended to be a public offering of securities in any other jurisdiction or subject to the supervision of other local securities authorities.
(u) Changes in Capitalization. In the event of any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, combination of shares, reclassification of shares, spin-off or other similar change in capitalization or event, or any non-cash distribution to holders of Common Stock, the number of Performance RSUs, and Shares issuable upon vesting and conversion thereof, shall be appropriately adjusted in such manner as shall be determined by the Compensation Committee.
(v) No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding the Participant’s participation in the Plan, or the Participant’s acquisition or sale of Shares. The Participant is encouraged to 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.
(w) Insider Trading Restrictions/Market Abuse Laws. The Participant acknowledges that, depending on the Participant’s or the Participant’s broker’s country of residence or where the Common Stock is listed, the Participant may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions which may affect the Participant’s ability to accept, acquire, sell, or otherwise dispose of Common Stock, rights to Common Stock (e.g., Performance RSUs), or rights linked to the value of Common Stock (e.g., phantom awards, futures) under the Plan during such times as the Participant is considered to have “inside
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information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws or regulations in the Participant’s country). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Participant placed before possessing inside information. Furthermore, the Participant could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a “need to know” basis) and (ii) “tipping” third parties or causing them otherwise to buy or sell securities. Keep in mind third parties includes fellow employees. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider trading policy. The Participant acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Participant should speak to his or her personal advisor on this matter.
(x) Foreign Asset/Account, Exchange Control, and Tax Reporting. The Participant may be subject to foreign asset/account, exchange control and/or tax reporting requirements as a result of the vesting of the Performance RSUs, the acquisition, holding, and/or transfer of Shares or cash resulting from participation in the Plan and/or the opening and maintenance of a brokerage or bank account in connection with the Plan. The Participant may be required to report such assets, accounts, account balances and values and/or related transactions to the applicable authorities in his or her country. The Participant also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of participation in the Plan to the Participant’s country through a designated broker or bank and/or within a certain time after receipt. The Participant acknowledges that he or she is responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable foreign asset/account, exchange control and tax reporting requirements. The Participant further understands that he or she should consult the Participant’s personal legal advisor on these matters.
(y) Waiver. The Participant acknowledges that a waiver by the Company or 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 Participant or any other participant.
| By: | /s/ Ray Stata | By: | /s/ Vincent Roche | ||||||||||||||
| Ray Stata, Chairman of the Board of Directors | Vincent Roche, President & Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||||||||||
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APPENDIX A TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
1. Performance Period. The three-year period beginning on Grant Date and ending on Grant Custom 1 (the “Performance Period”).
2. Vesting Date. Cliff Vesting Date.
3. Determination Date: The date the Compensation Committee of the Board determines the level of attainment of the Performance Parameters. The Determination Date shall be a date as soon as possible following the end of the Performance Period but prior to the Vesting Date.
4. Performance-Based Vesting Terms. Subject to Section 2(a) through 2(d) of the Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, the Participant shall vest on the Vesting Date in the number of Performance RSUs, if any, that the Compensation Committee of the Board shall determine to be vested based on the determination of the level of attainment of the Performance Parameters, provided the Participant continues to provide services to the Company or Employer or respective successor through the Vesting Date.
5. Performance Parameters. The Performance Parameters are based on the comparison of the TSR (as defined below) of the Company relative to the median TSR of the Peer Group (as defined below) during the Performance Period and are equal to 100% plus or minus one and a half times the difference between the Company’s TSR and the median Peer Group TSR. The number of Performance RSUs that shall vest shall be equal to a number of Performance RSUs that is between 0% and 200% of the Initial Grant Number, up to a maximum of 100% of the Initial Grant Number if the Company’s TSR is negative. Attainment among Performance Parameters is subject to interpolation on a linear basis.
“Peer Group” shall mean a peer group of companies established by the Compensation Committee of the Board at the time the Performance RSUs are granted to the Participant and the stock of which continues to be traded on a publicly traded stock exchange as of the last day of the Performance Period.
Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) shall be computed according to the following formula:
TSR = (Ending Stock Price – Beginning Stock Price + Cumulative Cash Dividend Payments)
(Beginning Stock Price)
“Beginning Stock Price” shall mean the average of the closing prices of the applicable stock for the 90 calendar days starting and including the first day of the Performance Period.
“Ending Stock Price” shall mean the average of the closing price of the applicable stock for the 90 calendar days up to and including the last day of the Performance Period.
“Cumulative Cash Dividend Payments” shall mean the sum of all cash dividends declared during the Performance Period, based on their ex-dividend date.
The stock prices and cash dividend payments reflected in the calculation of TSR shall be adjusted to reflect stock splits during the Performance Period, and dividends shall not be reinvested in the calculation of TSR.
APPENDIX A - 1
APPENDIX A TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Three examples are set forth below:
| Payout Percent | Number of Potential Shares Attained | Performance Parameters | |||||||||
| 0% | 0 | Company TSR minus Peer Group Median TSR is less than or equal to -66.67 | |||||||||
| 100% | Number of Awards Granted | Company TSR minus Peer Group Median TSR equals 0 | |||||||||
| 200% | Grant Custom 2 | Company TSR minus Peer Group Median TSR is greater than or equal to +66.67 | |||||||||
The Performance Parameters shall be subject to the adjustments approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board and set forth in writing at the time the Performance Parameters are approved.
APPENDIX A - 2
APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
This Appendix B includes additional terms and conditions that govern the Performance RSUs granted to the Participant if the Participant resides and/or works in one of the countries listed herein. These terms and conditions are in addition to, or, if so indicated, in place of, the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Appendix B shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan and/or the Agreement.
This Appendix B also includes certain issues of which the Participant should be aware with respect to his or her participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control, income tax and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of October 2020. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that the Participant not rely on the information noted herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of participation in the Plan because the information may be out of date when the Performance RSUs vest or Shares acquired under the Plan subsequently are sold.
In addition, the information is general in nature and may not apply to the Participant’s particular situation, and the Company is not in a position to assure the Participant of any particular result. Therefore, the Participant should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Participant’s country may apply to his or her situation.
Finally, the Participant understands that if he or she is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Participant is currently residing and/or working, transfers employment after the Date of Grant, or is considered a resident of another country for local law purposes, the information contained herein may not apply to the Participant, and the Company shall, in its discretion, determine to what extent the terms and conditions contained herein shall apply.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PARTICIPANTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.
Data Privacy Information and Consent. The Company is located at One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A. and grants employees of the Company and its subsidiaries Performance RSUs, at the Company’s sole discretion. If the Participant would like to participate in the Plan, please review the following information about the Company’s data processing practices and declare the Participant’s consent.
(a) Data Collection and Usage. The Company collects, processes and uses personal data of Participants, including, name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, citizenship, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, and details of all Performance RSUs, canceled, vested, or outstanding in the Participant’s favor, which the Company receives from the Participant or the Employer. If the Company offers the Participant a grant of Performance RSUs under the Plan, then the Company will collect the Participant’s personal data for purposes of allocating stock and implementing, administering and managing the Plan. The Company’s legal basis for the processing of the Participant’s personal data would be his or her consent.
(b) Stock Plan Administration Service Providers. The Company transfers participant data to Fidelity, an independent service provider based in the United States, which assists the Company with the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. In the future, the Company may select a different service provider and share the Participant’s data with another company that serves in a similar manner. The Company’s service provider will open an account for the Participant to receive and trade shares of Common Stock. The Participant will be asked to agree on separate terms and data processing practices with the service provider, which is a condition to the Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan.
(c) International Data Transfers. The Company and its service providers are based in the United States. If the Participant is outside the United States, the Participant should note that his or her country has enacted data privacy laws that are different from the United States and that the United States might not provide a level of protection of personal data equivalent to the level of protection in the Participant's country. In order to ensure an appropriate level of protection for the transfer of the Participant’s personal data to the Company in the United States, the Company has implemented the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. However, the onward transfer of the Participant’s personal data by the Company to its service provider is not subject to appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and is based solely on the Participant’s consent. The Participant understands and acknowledges that this might result in certain risks to the protection of his or her personal data due to the lack of legal principles governing the processing of the personal data, oversight by a supervisory authority or enforceable data subject rights in the United States.
APPENDIX B - 1
APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
(d) Data Retention. The Company will use the Participant’s personal data only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan or as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including under tax, securities, exchange control, and labor laws. This period may extend beyond the Participant’s employment with the Employer. When the Company no longer needs the Participant’s personal data, which will generally be seven years after the Participant is granted Performance RSUs under the Plan, the Company will remove it from it from its systems. If the Company keeps data longer, it would be to satisfy legal or regulatory obligations and the Company’s legal basis would be relevant laws or regulations.
(e) Voluntariness and Consequences of Consent Denial or Withdrawal. The Participant’s participation in the Plan and the Participant’s grant of consent is purely voluntary. The Participant may deny or withdraw his or her consent at any time. If the Participant does not consent, or if the Participant withdraws his or her consent, the Participant cannot participate in the Plan. This would not affect the Participant’s salary as an employee or his or her career; the Participant would merely forfeit the opportunities associated with the Plan.
(f) Data Subject Rights. The Participant has a number of rights under data privacy laws in his or her country. Depending on where the Participant is based, the Participant’s rights may include the right to (a) request access or copies of personal data the Company processes, (b) rectification of incorrect data, (c) deletion of data, (d) restrictions on processing, (e) portability of data, (f) to lodge complaints with competent authorities in the Participant’s country, and/or (g) a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Participant’s personal data. To receive clarification regarding the Participant’s rights or to exercise the Participant’s rights please contact the Company at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., Attention: Stock Plan Administrator.
If the Participant agrees with the data processing practices described in this notice, please declare the Participant’s consent by clicking “Accept Your Grant” on the Accepting Your Grants page on Fidelity’s participant website.
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Exclusion from Termination Indemnities and Other Benefits. This provision supplements Section 9(b) of the Agreement:
By accepting the Performance RSUs, the Participant acknowledges, understands, and agrees that the benefits received under the Plan will not be taken into account for any redundancy or unfair dismissal claim.
APPENDIX B - 2
Exhibit 10.7
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Private & Confidential (Addressee Only)
Participant Name
Employee ID
Grant ID: Client Grant ID
We are pleased to advise you (the “Participant”) that Analog Devices, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the “Company”), has granted to the Participant that number of Performance Restricted Stock Units (“Performance RSUs”) set forth below, subject to the terms and conditions of the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and this Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, including Appendix A, which includes additional performance-based vesting conditions, and Appendix B, which includes any applicable country-specific provisions. This Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, together with Appendix A and Appendix B, is referred to as the “Agreement.” The grant of Performance RSUs reflects the Company’s confidence in the Participant’s commitment and contributions to the success and continued growth of the Company. All terms not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
1.Performance Restricted Stock Unit.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement, the Company has granted to the Participant that number of Performance RSUs (the “Award”) effective on the Date of Grant set forth below:
Date of Grant: Grant Date
Number of Performance RSUs (“Initial Grant Number”): Number of Awards Granted
Vesting Date: Cliff Vesting Date
If the Participant resides in Australia, Canada, a European Economic Area or European Union member state, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Serbia, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, or the United Kingdom, due to local legal requirements the Participant must accept this Agreement no later than Grant Custom 4 or this Award shall terminate and will become null and void. For purposes of this Agreement, the Participant is deemed to reside in the country where his or her Employer is located. In addition, if the Participant resides in Israel, written consent may be required by Grant Custom 3, the Participant should refer to Appendix B for details.
If the Participant resides in the United States or any other country listed in Appendix B and not listed in the paragraph above and does not accept this Agreement by Grant Custom 4, or such other date that may be communicated, the Company will automatically accept the Agreement on the Participant’s behalf. If the Participant declines this Agreement, this Award shall terminate and will become null and void. The Participant may not decline this Agreement on or after Grant Custom 4.
Each one (1) Performance RSU shall, if and when it vests in accordance with this Agreement, automatically convert into one (1) share of Common Stock, issuable as provided below. The Performance RSUs are subject to the vesting provisions set forth in Section 2 (including any performance-based vesting conditions set forth in Appendix A), the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 3, and the right of the Company to retain Shares (as defined below) pursuant to Section 7.
2. Vesting and Conversion.
(a) Subject to the terms of the Plan and this Agreement, the Performance RSUs shall vest in accordance with the vesting conditions set forth in this Section 2 and the performance-based vesting conditions set forth in Appendix A. For purposes of this Agreement, Performance RSUs that have not vested as of the Vesting Date in accordance with this Section 2 and Appendix A are referred to as “Unvested Performance RSUs.” The shares of Common Stock that are issuable upon the vesting and conversion of the Performance RSUs are referred to in this Agreement as “Shares.” As soon as administratively practicable after the vesting and conversion of Performance RSUs (and in any event within sixty (60) days of the vesting date or event, as applicable), and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered evidence (which may include a book entry by the Company’s transfer agent) of the Shares so issued in the name of the Participant to the brokerage firm designated by the Company to maintain the brokerage account established for the Participant or the Participant’s heirs, in the case of Section 2(c). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be obligated to issue Shares to or in the name of the Participant upon the vesting and conversion of any Performance RSUs unless the issuance of such Shares shall comply with all relevant provisions of law and other legal requirements including, without limitation, any applicable securities laws and the requirements of any stock exchange upon which shares of Common Stock may then be listed.
(b) In the event the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (as defined in Section 2(e)) is terminated either by the Participant, the Company, or the Employer for any reason or no reason (other than due to death or Disability), then in each such case, all of the Unvested Performance RSUs as of the date of termination shall terminate and be cancelled immediately and automatically and the Participant shall have no further rights with respect to such Unvested Performance RSUs.
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(c) In the event of the Participant’s death prior to the end of the Performance Period, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest immediately upon death based on the following attainment levels for each of the Performance Measurement Periods: (i) if the death occurs following the last day of a Performance Measurement Period, an attainment level based on the actual attainment level determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board for each of the Performance Measurement Periods ending prior to the Participant’s death; and (ii) if the termination occurs prior to the last day of a Performance Measurement Period, an attainment level equal to 100% for each of the Performance Measurement Periods that end subsequent to the Participant’s death. In the event of the Participant’s death after the end of the Performance Period but prior to the Vesting Date, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest, on the date that the attainment level is determined, with respect to the number of Shares underlying the Performance RSUs that become eligible to vest based on the attainment level determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board.
(d) In the event the Participant becomes Disabled prior to the end of the Performance Period, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest immediately as of the date the Participant is determined to be Disabled (regardless of whether the Participant terminates employment prior to the Vesting Date) based on the following attainment levels for each of the Performance Periods: (i) if the Participant is determined to be Disabled following the last day of a Performance Measurement Period, an attainment level based on the actual attainment level determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board for each of the Performance Measurement Periods ending prior to the date that the Participant is determined to be Disabled; and (ii) if the Participant is determined to be Disabled prior to the last day of a Performance Measurement Period, an attainment level equal to 100% for each of the Performance Measurement Periods that end subsequent to the date that the Participants is determined to be Disabled. In the event the Participant is determined to be Disabled after the end of the Performance Period but prior to the Vesting Date, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest, on the date that the attainment level is determined, with respect to the number of Shares underlying the Performance RSUs that become eligible to vest based on the attainment level determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board. “Disabled” with respect to the Participant means, when and if, as a result of disease, injury or mental disorder, the Participant is incapable of engaging in regular service or occupation with the Company or the Employer (as defined in paragraph e) which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as determined by the Company.
(e) For purposes of this Agreement, employment shall include being an employee with the Company. Employment shall also include being an employee with any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the Company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company (the “Employer”). Should a Participant transfer employment to become a director, consultant or advisor to the Company or the Employer following the Date of Grant, he or she will still be considered employed for vesting purposes until he or she ceases to provide services to the Company or any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the Company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company.
3. Restrictions on Transfer.
(a) The Participant shall not sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any Performance RSUs, either voluntarily or by operation of law.
(b) The Company shall not be required (i) to transfer on its books any of the Performance RSUs which have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions set forth herein or (ii) to treat as the owner of such Performance RSUs any transferee to whom such Performance RSUs have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions contained herein.
4. Not a Shareholder. The Performance RSUs represent an unfunded, unsecured promise by the Company to deliver Shares upon vesting and conversion of the Performance RSUs, and until vesting of the Performance RSUs and issuance of the Shares, the Participant shall not have any of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the Shares underlying the Performance RSUs. For the avoidance of doubt, the Participant shall have no right to receive any dividends and shall have no voting rights with respect to the Shares underlying the Performance RSUs for which the record date is on or before the date on which the Shares underlying the Performance RSUs are issued to the Participant.
5. Provisions of the Plan. The Performance RSUs and Shares, including the grant and issuance thereof, are subject to the provisions of the Plan. A copy of the Plan prospectus is available on the Company’s Intranet at https://thecircuit.web.analog.com/Pages/CircuitHome.aspx. (From The Circuit home page, click Knowledge Centers, HR, Employee Stock Programs. The related documents can be found in the right-hand column). If the Participant is unable to access this information via the Intranet, the Company’s Stock Plan Administrator can provide the Participant with copies (Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com).
6. Withholding Taxes.
(a) Regardless of any action the Company and/or the Employer, if different, takes with respect to any or all income tax (including U.S. federal, state and local taxes and/or non-U.S. taxes), social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax-related withholding (“Tax-Related Items”), the Participant acknowledges that the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items legally applicable to the Participant is and remains the Participant’s responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. The Participant further acknowledges that the Company and the Employer (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the Performance RSUs, including the grant of the Performance RSUs, the vesting of the Performance RSUs, the
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subsequent sale of any Shares acquired pursuant to the Performance RSUs and the receipt of any dividends; and (ii) do not commit to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the Performance RSUs to reduce or eliminate the Participant’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Participant becomes subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction between the Date of Grant and the date of any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction.
(b) Prior to any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant will pay or make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company to satisfy all Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy the obligations, if any, with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the methods set forth below:
(i) the Company may withhold a sufficient number of whole Shares otherwise issuable upon the vesting of the Performance RSUs that have an aggregate Fair Market Value (as defined under the Plan) sufficient to pay the minimum Tax-Related Items required to be withheld with respect to the Shares. The cash equivalent of the Shares withheld will be used to settle the obligation to withhold the Tax-Related Items (determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the applicable vesting date); or
(ii) the Company may, in its discretion, withhold any amount necessary to pay the Tax-Related Items from the Participant’s salary or other amounts payable to the Participant; or
(iii) the Company may withhold from proceeds of the sale of Shares either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Participant’s behalf pursuant to this authorization).
provided, however, that if the Participant is a Section 16 officer of the Company under the Exchange Act, then the Company will withhold a sufficient number of whole Shares otherwise issuable upon the vesting of the Performance RSUs pursuant to (i) above, unless the use of such withholding method is problematic under applicable tax or securities law or has materially adverse accounting consequences, in which case, the obligation for Tax-Related Items will be satisfied pursuant to (iii).
The Company may withhold or account for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory withholding amounts or other applicable withholding rates, including maximum applicable rates in the Participant’s jurisdiction(s). If the Company and/or the Employer withhold more than the amount necessary to satisfy the liability for Tax-Related Items, the Participant may receive a refund of the over-withheld amount in cash and will have no entitlement to the equivalent in Shares. If the obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied by withholding in Shares, for tax purposes, the Participant is deemed to have been issued the full number of Shares subject to the vested Performance RSU, notwithstanding that a number of the Shares are held back solely for the purpose of paying the Tax-Related Items.
In the event the withholding requirements are not satisfied through the withholding of Shares or through the Participant’s salary or other amounts payable to the Participant, no Shares will be issued upon vesting of the Performance RSUs unless and until satisfactory arrangements (as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board) have been made by the Participant with respect to the payment of any Tax-Related Items which the Company and/or the Employer determine, in each of its sole discretion, must be withheld or collected with respect to such Performance RSUs. No fractional Shares will be withheld or issued pursuant to the grant of the Performance RSUs and the issuance of Shares hereunder. By accepting this grant of Performance RSUs, the Participant expressly consents to the withholding of Shares and/or cash as provided for hereunder. All other Tax-Related Items related to the Performance RSUs and any Shares delivered in payment thereof are the Participant’s sole responsibility.
7. Option of Company to Deliver Cash. Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this Agreement, and except as set forth in Appendix B, where share settlement is otherwise prohibited under local law or may present adverse tax consequences to the Participant, at the time the Performance RSUs vest, the Company may elect, in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board, to deliver by wire transfer to the Participant in lieu of Shares an equivalent amount of cash (determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the applicable vesting date). If the Company elects to deliver cash to the Participant, the Company is authorized to retain such amount as is sufficient in the opinion of the Company to satisfy the Tax-Related Items withholding obligations of the Company and/or the Employer pursuant to Section 6 herein.
8. Repatriation and Other Legal Requirements. The Participant agrees as a condition of the grant of the Performance RSUs, as applicable, to repatriate all payments attributable to the Shares and/or cash acquired under the Plan (including, but not limited to, dividends and any proceeds derived from the sale of the Shares acquired pursuant to the Performance RSUs) in accordance with all foreign exchange rules and regulations applicable to the Participant. In addition, the Participant also agrees to take any and all actions, and consent to any and all actions taken by the Company and its subsidiaries, as may be required to allow the Company and its subsidiaries to comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Participant. Finally, the Participant agrees to take any and all actions as may be required to comply with the Participant’s personal legal and tax obligations under all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Participant.
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9. Miscellaneous.
(a) No Rights to Employment. The grant of the Performance RSUs shall not confer upon the Participant any right to continue in the employ of the Company or the Employer, nor limit in any way the right of the Company or the Employer to terminate the Participant’s employment at any time. Except in the event of Disability or termination of employment due to death, the vesting of the Performance RSUs pursuant to Section 2 and Appendix A, is earned only by satisfaction of the performance-based vesting conditions and continuing service as an employee at the will of the Company or the Employer through the Vesting Date (not through the act of being hired or engaged or being granted the Performance RSUs hereunder).
(b) Discretionary Nature. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, cancelled, or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan. The Participant’s participation in the Plan is voluntary. The grant of the Performance RSUs under the Plan is a one-time benefit and does not create any contractual or other right to receive a grant of Performance RSUs or any other award under the Plan or other benefits in lieu thereof in the future. Future grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company, including, but not limited to, the form and timing of any grant, the number of Shares subject to the grant, and the vesting provisions. Any amendment, modification or termination of the Plan shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer. The Performance RSUs and income from such Performance RSUs shall not be included in any calculation of severance, resignation, redundancy, end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension, or retirement benefits or similar payments. The Performance RSUs should in no event be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or the Employer.
(c) Exclusion from Termination Indemnities and Other Benefits. This Section 9(c) applies if the Participant resides outside the U.S.: The value of the Performance RSUs and any other awards granted under the Plan is an extraordinary item of compensation outside the scope of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (and the Participant’s employment contract, if any). Any grant under the Plan, including the grant of the Performance RSUs and the income and value of same, is not part of normal or expected compensation or salary. Further, the Performance RSUs and the Shares, and the income and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation.
(d) No Entitlement. This Section 9(d) applies if the Participant resides outside the U.S. and/or the Company is not the Participant's employer: In consideration of the grant of Performance RSUs, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Performance RSUs resulting from termination of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later to be found invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where the Participant is employed or the terms of the Participant’s employment contract, if any) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Company from any such claim that may arise; if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, the Participant shall be deemed irrevocably to have waived the Participant’s entitlement to pursue such claim.
(e) Exchange Rates. This Section 9(e) applies if the Participant resides outside the U.S.: The Participant acknowledges and agrees that neither the Company nor the Employer shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between the Participant’s local currency and the United States Dollar that may affect the value of the Performance RSUs or of any amounts due to the Participant pursuant to the vesting and settlement of the Performance RSUs or the subsequent sale of any Shares.
(f) Future Value of Shares. The future value of the underlying Shares is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty.
(g) Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, and each other provision of this Agreement shall be severable and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.
(h) Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and the Participant and his or her respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement.
(i) Notice. Each notice relating to this Award shall be in writing (which shall include electronic form) and delivered in person, electronically or by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address as hereinafter provided. Each notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date it is received. Each notice to the Company shall be addressed to it at its offices at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887, Attention: Chief Financial Officer. Each notice to the Participant shall be addressed to the Participant at the Participant’s last known mailing or email address, as applicable, on the records of the Company.
(j) Pronouns. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural, and vice versa.
(k) Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Plan constitute the entire understanding between the parties, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter of these documents.
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(l) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to any applicable conflicts of laws.
(m) Compliance with Laws. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an available exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the Shares, the Company shall not be required to deliver any Shares prior to the completion of any registration or qualification of the Shares under any U.S. or non-U.S. federal, state, or local securities or exchange control law or under rulings or regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or of any other governmental regulatory body, or prior to obtaining any approval or other clearance from any U.S. or non-U.S. federal, state, or local governmental agency, which registration, qualification or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Participant understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Shares with the SEC or any state or non-U.S. securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the Shares. The Participant also understands and agrees that the Awards granted under the Plan, including the Performance RSUs and the underlying Shares, are subject to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company’s securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and any SEC regulations, as now or hereafter in effect. Further, the Participant agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend the Plan and the Agreement without the Participant’s consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of Shares.
(n) Interpretation. The interpretation and construction of any terms or conditions of this Agreement or the Plan, or other matters related to the Plan, by the Compensation Committee of the Board shall be final and conclusive.
(o) Participant’s Acceptance. The Participant is urged to read this Agreement carefully and to consult with his or her own legal counsel regarding the terms and consequences of this Agreement and the legal and binding effect of this Agreement. By virtue of his or her acceptance of this Award, the Participant is deemed to have accepted and agreed to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the provisions of the Plan.
(p) Electronic Delivery. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the Performance RSUs or other awards granted to the Participant under the Plan by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
(q) English Language. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that it is the Participant’s express intent that this Agreement, the Plan and all other documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant to the Performance RSUs, be drawn up in English. If the Participant has received this Agreement, the Plan or any other documents related to the Performance RSUs translated into a language other than English, and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version shall control.
(r) Appendix B. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, if the Participant transfers the Participant’s residence and/or employment to a country other than the United States, the Performance RSUs shall be subject to any additional terms and conditions for such country as may be set forth in Appendix B to this Agreement. Moreover, if the Participant relocates to one of the countries included in Appendix B, the additional terms and conditions for such country will apply to the Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable in order to comply with local law or facilitate the administration of the Plan. Appendix B constitutes part of this Agreement.
(s) Additional Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on the Performance RSUs, any Shares acquired pursuant to the Performance RSUs, and the Participant’s participation in the Plan, to the extent the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such other requirements are necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. Such requirements may include (but are not limited to) requiring the Participant to sign any agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
(t) Private Placement. The Company has submitted filings in the United States in connection with the equity incentive plan under which this Award was made. The Company has not submitted any registration statement, prospectus or other filings with other local securities authorities (unless otherwise required under such local law), and the grant of the Award is not intended to be a public offering of securities in any other jurisdiction or subject to the supervision of other local securities authorities.
(u) Changes in Capitalization. In the event of any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, combination of shares, reclassification of shares, spin-off or other similar change in capitalization or event, or any non-cash distribution to holders of Common Stock, the number of Performance RSUs, and Shares issuable upon vesting and conversion thereof, shall be appropriately adjusted in such manner as shall be determined by the Compensation Committee.
(v) No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding the Participant’s participation in the Plan, or the Participant’s acquisition or sale of Shares. The Participant is encouraged to 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.
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(w) Insider Trading Restrictions/Market Abuse Laws. The Participant acknowledges that, depending on the Participant’s or the Participant’s broker’s country of residence or where the Common Stock is listed, the Participant may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions which may affect the Participant’s ability to accept, acquire, sell, or otherwise dispose of Common Stock, rights to Common Stock (e.g., Performance RSUs), or rights linked to the value of Common Stock (e.g., phantom awards, futures) under the Plan during such times as the Participant is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws or regulations in the Participant’s country). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Participant placed before possessing inside information. Furthermore, the Participant could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a “need to know” basis) and (ii) “tipping” third parties or causing them otherwise to buy or sell securities. Keep in mind third parties includes fellow employees. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider trading policy. The Participant acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Participant should speak to his or her personal advisor on this matter.
(x) Foreign Asset/Account, Exchange Control, and Tax Reporting. The Participant may be subject to foreign asset/account, exchange control and/or tax reporting requirements as a result of the vesting of the Performance RSUs, the acquisition, holding, and/or transfer of Shares or cash resulting from participation in the Plan and/or the opening and maintenance of a brokerage or bank account in connection with the Plan. The Participant may be required to report such assets, accounts, account balances and values and/or related transactions to the applicable authorities in his or her country. The Participant also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of participation in the Plan to the Participant’s country through a designated broker or bank and/or within a certain time after receipt. The Participant acknowledges that he or she is responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable foreign asset/account, exchange control and tax reporting requirements. The Participant further understands that he or she should consult the Participant’s personal legal advisor on these matters.
(y) Waiver. The Participant acknowledges that a waiver by the Company or 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 Participant or any other participant.
| By: | /s/ Ray Stata | By: | /s/ Vincent Roche | ||||||||||||||
| Ray Stata, Chairman of the Board of Directors | Vincent Roche, President & Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||||||||||
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APPENDIX A TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
1. Performance Period. The three-year period beginning on the first day of the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2020 and ending on the last day of the fourth quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2022 (the “Performance Period”). The Performance Period shall consist of the following three performance measurement periods: (i) the one-year period commencing on the first day of the first quarter and ending on the last day of the fourth quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2020 (“FY 2020 Period”); (ii) the two-year period beginning on the first day of the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2020 and ending on the last day of the fourth quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2021 (“Cumulative FY20/21 Period”) and (iii) and the three-year period beginning on the first day of the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2020 and ending on the last day of the fourth quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2022 (“Cumulative FY20/22 Period,” and collectively, the “Performance Measurement Periods”);
2. Vesting Date. Cliff Vesting Date.
3. Determination Date: The date the Compensation Committee of the Board determines the level of attainment of the Operating Profit Goals for each of the three corresponding Performance Measurement Periods, which date shall be as soon as practicable following the last day of the applicable Performance Measurement Period.
Subject to Section 2(a) through 2(d) of the Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, the Participant shall vest on the Vesting Date in the number of Performance RSUs, if any, that the Compensation Committee of the Board determines to be eligible to vest based on the attainment level of the Operating Profit Goals and the attainment of the Minimum Profit Margin described in Section 4 below, provided the Participant continues to provide services to the Company or the Employer, or their respective successors, through the Vesting Date.
4. Performance Parameters. The Performance Parameters are based on the attainment of the Operating Profit Goals established for each of the Performance Measurement Periods and the Minimum Profit Margin for each of the Performance Measurement Periods. The attainment level, ranging from 0% to 200%, of the Operating Profit Goal applicable to each Performance Measurement Period shall be measured separately on each corresponding Determination Date and weighted equally. For the avoidance of doubt, a 0% attainment level shall be applied to a Performance Measurement Period if the Minimum Profit Margin with respect to the corresponding Performance Measurement Period has not been attained. The number of Performance RSUs that shall vest shall be equal to a number of Performance RSUs that is between 0% and 200% of the Initial Grant Number. Attainment among the Operation Profit Goal attainment levels is subject to interpolation on a linear basis.
(a) “Operating Profit Goal” shall mean the goal related to Non-GAAP Operating Profit Before Taxes for each of the Performance Measurement Periods approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board in connection with the grant of the Award.
(b) “Minimum Profit Margin” means the minimum Profit Margin, as approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board in connection with the grant of the Award, that shall apply to each fiscal year and that must be attained with respect to a fiscal year as a condition to recognizing and applying the attainment level of the Operating Profit Goal for the corresponding Performance Measurement Period. “Profit Margin” means the quotient obtained by dividing Non-GAAP Operating Profit Before Taxes by Revenue for each of the Performance Measurement Periods.
(c) “Non-GAAP Operating Profit Before Taxes” means Non-GAAP Operating Profit Before Taxes, as reported by the Company in its earnings press release furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which shall be determined in accordance with GAAP and disclosed non-GAAP adjustments and further adjusted for the results of any acquisitions or divestitures of significant materiality to be reported in the Company’s 10-Q/10-K filings.
(d) “Revenue” means non-GAAP Revenue, as reported by the Company in its earnings press release furnished to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which shall be determined in accordance with GAAP and disclosed non-GAAP adjustments.
(e) The definition of or method of determining Non-GAAP Operating Profit Before Taxes for purposes of ascertaining the attainment level of the Operating Profit Goal may, in the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board, be adjusted to eliminate the impact of any one or more of the following unanticipated events:
(i) items related to a change in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States, International Financial Reporting Standards or such other accounting principles or standards as may apply to the Company’s financial statements under United States federal securities laws from time to time;
(ii) items relating to unusual or extraordinary corporate transactions, events or developments, or
(iii) items relating to gains or losses for material litigation, arbitration and contractual settlements.
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Examples illustrating the application of the Performance Parameters are set forth below, providing that the Minimum Profit Margin is met in each fiscal year:
| Payout Percent | Number of Potential Shares Attained | Performance Parameters | ||||||
| 0% | 0 | Company Operating Profit Goal does not meet minimum threshold approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board | ||||||
| 100% | Number of Awards Granted | Company Operating Profit Goal meets target approved by Compensation Committee of the Board | ||||||
| 200% | Grant Custom 2 | Company Operating Profit Goal meets or exceeds the maximum target approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board | ||||||
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APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
This Appendix B includes additional terms and conditions that govern the Performance RSUs granted to the Participant if the Participant resides and/or works in one of the countries listed herein. These terms and conditions are in addition to, or, if so indicated, in place of, the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Appendix B shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan and/or the Agreement.
This Appendix B also includes certain issues of which the Participant should be aware with respect to his or her participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control, income tax and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of October 2020. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that the Participant not rely on the information noted herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of participation in the Plan because the information may be out of date when the Performance RSUs vest or Shares acquired under the Plan subsequently are sold.
In addition, the information is general in nature and may not apply to the Participant’s particular situation, and the Company is not in a position to assure the Participant of any particular result. Therefore, the Participant should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Participant’s country may apply to his or her situation.
Finally, the Participant understands that if he or she is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Participant is currently residing and/or working, transfers employment after the Date of Grant, or is considered a resident of another country for local law purposes, the information contained herein may not apply to the Participant, and the Company shall, in its discretion, determine to what extent the terms and conditions contained herein shall apply.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PARTICIPANTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.
Data Privacy Information and Consent. The Company is located at One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A. and grants employees of the Company and its subsidiaries Performance RSUs, at the Company’s sole discretion. If the Participant would like to participate in the Plan, please review the following information about the Company’s data processing practices and declare the Participant’s consent.
(a) Data Collection and Usage. The Company collects, processes and uses personal data of Participants, including, name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, citizenship, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, and details of all Performance RSUs, canceled, vested, or outstanding in the Participant’s favor, which the Company receives from the Participant or the Employer. If the Company offers the Participant a grant of Performance RSUs under the Plan, then the Company will collect the Participant’s personal data for purposes of allocating stock and implementing, administering and managing the Plan. The Company’s legal basis for the processing of the Participant’s personal data would be his or her consent.
(b) Stock Plan Administration Service Providers. The Company transfers participant data to Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC, an independent service provider based in the United States, which assists the Company with the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. In the future, the Company may select a different service provider and share the Participant’s data with another company that serves in a similar manner. The Company’s service provider will open an account for the Participant to receive and trade shares of Common Stock. The Participant will be asked to agree on separate terms and data processing practices with the service provider, which is a condition to the Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan.
(c) International Data Transfers. The Company and its service providers are based in the United States. If the Participant is outside the United States, the Participant should note that his or her country has enacted data privacy laws that are different from the United States and that the United States might not provide a level of protection of personal data equivalent to the level of protection in the Participant's country. In order to ensure an appropriate level of protection for the transfer of the Participant’s personal data to the Company in the United States, the Company has implemented the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. However, the onward transfer of the Participant’s personal data by the Company to its service provider is not subject to appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and is based solely on the Participant’s consent. The Participant understands and acknowledges that this might result in certain risks to the protection of his or her personal data due to the lack of legal principles governing the processing of the personal data, oversight by a supervisory authority or enforceable data subject rights in the United States.
(d) Data Retention. The Company will use the Participant’s personal data only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan or as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including under tax, securities, exchange control, and labor laws. This period may extend beyond the Participant’s employment with the Employer. If the Company keeps data longer, it would be to satisfy legal or regulatory obligations and the Company’s legal basis would be relevant laws or regulations.
APPENDIX B - 1
APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
(e) Voluntariness and Consequences of Consent Denial or Withdrawal. The Participant’s participation in the Plan and the Participant’s grant of consent is purely voluntary. The Participant may deny or withdraw his or her consent at any time. If the Participant does not consent, or if the Participant withdraws his or her consent, the Participant cannot participate in the Plan. This would not affect the Participant’s salary from or employment with the Employer; the Participant would merely forfeit the opportunities associated with the Plan.
(f) Data Subject Rights. The Participant has a number of rights under data privacy laws in his or her country. Depending on where the Participant is based, the Participant’s rights may include the right to (a) request access or copies of personal data the Company processes, (b) rectification of incorrect data, (c) deletion of data, (d) restrictions on processing, (e) portability of data, (f) lodge complaints with competent authorities in the Participant’s country, and/or (g) a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Participant’s personal data. To receive clarification regarding the Participant’s rights or to exercise the Participant’s rights please contact the Company at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., Attention: Stock Plan Administrator.
If the Participant resides in a European Economic Area, European Union member state or the United Kingdom and agrees with the data processing practices described in this notice, the Participant declares his or her consent by clicking “Accept Your Grant” on the Accepting Your Grants page on Fidelity’s participant website.
Language. The Participant acknowledges that he or she is sufficiently proficient in English, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, to understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
AUSTRALIA
Australian Offer Document. This offer of Performance RSUs is intended to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, ASIC Regulatory Guide 49 and ASIC Class Order CO 14/1000. Additional details are set forth in the Offer Document for the offer of Performance RSUs to Australian resident employees, which is attached hereto as Appendix C.
AUSTRIA
Exchange Control Information. If the Participant holds Shares acquired under the Plan outside Austria (even if he or she holds them outside Austria with an Austrian bank), then the Participant understands that he or she must submit an annual report to the Austrian National Bank using the form “Standmeldung/Wertpapiere.” An exemption applies if the value of the securities held outside Austria as of December 31 does not exceed certain thresholds. If applicable, the deadline for filing the annual report is January 31 of the following year.
When the Shares are sold, there may be exchange control obligations if the cash received is held outside Austria, as a separate ongoing reporting requirement may apply to non-Austrian accounts. If the transaction value of all cash accounts abroad is less than a certain threshold, then no ongoing reporting requirements apply. However, if the transaction volume of all of the Participant’s cash accounts abroad meets or exceeds a certain threshold, then the movements and the balance of all accounts must be reported monthly, as of the last day of the month, on or before the 15th day of the following month, using the form “Meldungen SI-Forderungen und/oder SI-Verpflichtungen.”
BELGIUM
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. The Participant is required to report any securities (e.g., Shares) or bank accounts opened and maintained outside Belgium on his or her annual tax return. In a separate report, certain details regarding such foreign accounts (including the account number, bank name and country in which such account was opened) must be provided to the Central Contact Point of the National Bank of Belgium. The forms to complete this report are available on the website of the National Bank of Belgium.
Stock Exchange Tax. A stock exchange tax applies to transactions executed by a Belgian resident through a financial intermediary, such as a bank or broker. If the transaction is conducted through a Belgian financial intermediary, it may withhold the stock exchange tax, but if the transaction is conducted through a non-Belgian financial intermediary, the Belgian resident may need to report and pay the stock exchange tax directly. The stock exchange tax likely will apply when Shares acquired under the Plan are sold. Belgian residents should consult with a personal tax or financial advisor for additional details on their obligations with respect to the stock exchange tax.
CANADA
Issuance of Shares: This provision supplements Section 2 of the Agreement:
APPENDIX B - 2
APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Notwithstanding any discretion in the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, upon vesting of the Performance RSUs, Shares will be issued as set forth in this section. In no event will the Performance RSUs be paid to the Participant in the form of cash.
Securities Law Information. The Participant is permitted to sell Shares acquired through the Plan through the designated broker appointed under the Plan, if any (or any other broker acceptable to the Company), provided the resale of Shares acquired under the Plan takes place outside Canada through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Shares are listed. The Shares are currently listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Termination of Employment. The following supplements Section 2 of the Agreement (except Section 2(d) regarding disability) as well as any other section required to give effect to the same:
In the event of termination of the Participant’s employment for any reason (other than by reason of death), either by the Participant or by the Employer, with or without cause, the Participant’s right to vest or to continue to vest in the Performance RSUs and receive Shares under the Plan, if any, will terminate as of the actual Date of Termination. For this purpose, the “Date of Termination” shall mean the last day on which the Participant is actively employed by the Employer, and shall not include or be extended by any period following such day during which the Participant is in receipt of or eligible to receive any notice of termination, pay in lieu of notice of termination, severance pay or any other payments or damages, whether arising under statute, contract or at common law.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if applicable employment standards legislation explicitly requires continued entitlement to vesting during a statutory notice period, the Participant’s right to vest in the Performance RSUs under the Plan, if any, will terminate effective as of the last day of the Participant’s minimum statutory notice period, but the Participant will not earn or be entitled to pro-rated vesting if the vesting date falls after the end of the Participant’s statutory notice period, nor will the Participant be entitled to any compensation for lost vesting.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. Foreign specified property (including cash held outside Canada or Shares) held by Canadian residents must be reported annually on Form T1135 (Foreign Income Verification Statement) if the cost of such foreign specified property exceeds C$100,000 at any time during the year. Foreign specified property may also include the unvested portion of the Performance RSUs. The Performance RSUs must be reported (generally at a nil cost) if the $100,000 cost threshold is exceeded because of other foreign specified property the Participant holds. If Shares are acquired, their cost generally is the adjusted cost base (“ACB”) of the Shares. The ACB would normally equal the fair market value of the Shares at exercise, but if the Participant owns other shares, this ACB may have to be averaged with the ACB of the other shares. If due, the Form must be filed by April 30 of the following year. The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to determine the reporting requirements.
The following terms and conditions apply if the Participant is in Quebec:
Data Privacy. This provision supplements the Data Privacy Information and Consent provision in the Terms and Conditions for Participants Outside the U.S. set forth above:
The Participant hereby authorizes the Company and the Company’s representatives to discuss with and obtain all relevant information from all personnel, professional or not, involved in the administration and operation of the Plan. The Participant further authorizes the Company and the administrator of the Plan to disclose and discuss the Plan with their advisors. The Participant further authorizes the Company and any parent, subsidiary or affiliate of the Company to record such information and to keep such information in the Participant’s employee file.
French Language Acknowledgment. This provision supplements Section 9(q) of the Agreement:
The parties acknowledge that it is their express wish that this Agreement, as well as all documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant hereto or relating directly or directly hereto, be drawn up in English.
Les parties reconnaissent avoir exigé la rédaction en anglais de cette convention, ainsi que de tous documents, avis et procédures judiciaires, exécutés, donnés ou intentés en vertu de, ou liés directement ou indirectement à, la présente convention.
CHINA
The following provision applies if the Participant is subject to exchange control restrictions and regulations in the People's Republic of China (“PRC”), including the requirements imposed by the China State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”), as determined by the Company in its sole discretion:
Vesting. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or the Agreement, the Performance RSUs will not vest and no Shares will be issued to the Participant unless and until all necessary exchange control or other approvals with respect to the Performance RSUs under the
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APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Plan have been obtained from the SAFE or its local counterpart (“SAFE Approval”). In the event that SAFE Approval has not been obtained prior to any date(s) on which the RSUs are scheduled to vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth in the Agreement, the Performance RSUs will not vest until the seventh day of the month following the month in which SAFE Approval is obtained (the “Actual Vesting Date”). If the Participant’s status as a service provider terminates prior to the Actual Vesting Date, the Participant shall not be entitled to vest in any portion of the Performance RSUs and the Performance RSUs shall be forfeited without any liability to the Company, the Employer or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company.
Exchange Control Requirements. Due to exchange control laws in the PRC, Shares acquired through Performance RSU vestings must be maintained in the Fidelity (or any successor broker designated by the Company) brokerage account until the Shares are sold. When the Shares are sold, all proceeds must be repatriated to the PRC and held in a special exchange control account maintained by the Company, the Employer or one of the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC. To the extent that the Participant holds any Shares on the date that is three (3) months (or such other period as may be required by the SAFE) after the date of the Participant’s termination of employment with the Company or the Employer, the Participant authorizes Fidelity (or any successor broker designated by the Company) to sell such Shares on the Participant’s behalf at that time or as soon as is administratively practical thereafter. The Participant understands and agrees that the Company's designated broker is under no obligation to arrange for the sale of the Shares at any particular price. Upon the sale of the Shares, the Company agrees to pay the Participant the cash proceeds from the sale, less any brokerage fees or commissions and subject to any obligation to satisfy Tax-Related Items.
The Participant further is required to repatriate to the PRC any dividends or dividend equivalents paid to the Participant in relation to Performance RSUs through a special exchange control account established by the Company, the Employer, or one of the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC. The Participant hereby agrees that any cash proceeds from the Participant’s participation in the Plan may be transferred to such special account prior to being delivered to the Participant.
The Participant also understands and agrees that there will be a delay between the date the Shares are sold and the date the cash proceeds are distributed to the Participant. The Participant agrees to bear any currency fluctuation risk between the time the Shares are sold and the time the cash proceeds are distributed to the Participant through the special account described above. The Participant further agrees to comply with any other requirements that may be imposed by the Company in the future in order to facilitate compliance with exchange control requirements in the PRC.
Tax Liability. Taxes are due at the time of vesting of the Performance RSUs. The Participant understands and agrees that Tax-Related Items may be taken by the Employer from the Participant’s salary or other cash compensation.
DENMARK
Danish Stock Option Act. By participating in the Plan, the Participant acknowledges that he or she received an Employer Statement translated into Danish, which is being provided to comply with the Danish Stock Option Act, as amended effective January 1, 2019, and is attached hereto as Appendix D.
Exclusion from Termination Indemnities and Other Benefits. This provision supplements Section 9(c) in the Agreement:
By accepting the Performance RSUs, the Participant acknowledges that he or she understands and agrees that this grant relates to future services to be performed and is not a bonus or compensation for past services.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. If the Participant establishes an account holding Shares or cash outside Denmark, the Participant must report the account to the Danish Tax Administration. The form which should be used in this respect can be obtained from a local bank.
EGYPT
Exchange Control Information. If the Participant transfers funds into Egypt in connection with the sale of Shares, the Participant is required to transfer the funds through a registered bank in Egypt.
FINLAND
There are no country-specific provisions.
APPENDIX B - 4
APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
FRANCE
French-Qualified Performance RSUs. The Performance RSUs are intended to qualify for the favorable tax and social security regime in France under Section L. 225-197-1 to L. 225-197-6-1 of the French Commercial Code, as amended. Certain events may affect the status of the Performance RSUs as French-qualified Performance RSUs, and the French-qualified Performance RSUs may be disqualified in the future. The Company does not make any undertaking or representation to maintain the qualified status of the Performance RSUs. If the Performance RSUs no longer qualify as French-qualified Performance RSUs, the favorable tax and social security treatment will not apply, and the Participant will be required to pay his or her portion of social security contributions resulting from the Performance RSUs (as well as any income tax that is due).
Plan Terms. The Performance RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the Rules of the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan for Grants to Participants in France (the “French Sub-plan”). To the extent that any term is defined in both the Plan and the French Sub-plan, for purposes of this grant of a French-qualified Performance RSUs, the definitions in the French Sub-plan shall prevail.
Vesting. This provision supplements Section 2 in the Agreement:
Except in the event of the Participant’s death or Disability (as defined in the French Sub-plan and as determined under Section 2(d) of the Agreement) to benefit from the favorable tax and social security regime, no vesting shall occur prior to the first anniversary of the Date of Grant, or such other minimum period as required for the vesting period applicable to French-qualified Performance RSUs under Section L. 225-197-1 of the French Commercial Code, as amended, or relevant Sections of the French Tax Code or the French Social Security Code, as amended.
Disability. This provision supplements Section 2(d) in the Agreement:
In the event the Participant becomes Disabled (as defined in the French Sub-plan and as determined under Section 2(d) of the Agreement), the Unvested Performance RSUs as of the date of the Participant’s termination shall vest in full as of the date of the termination, as determined under Section 2(d) of the Agreement.
Restriction on Transfer and Sale of Shares. This provision supplements Section 3 in the Agreement:
The Participant may not sell or transfer the Shares issued at vesting of the Performance RSUs prior to the second anniversary of each of the respective vesting date, or such other period as is required to comply with the minimum mandatory holding period applicable to French-qualified Performance RSUs under Section L. 225-197-1 of the French Commercial Code, the relevant sections of the French Tax Code or of the French Social Security Code, as amended, to benefit from the favorable tax and social security regime. Notwithstanding the above, the Participant’s heirs, in the case of the Participant’s death, or the Participant, in the case of Disability (as defined under the French Sub-plan), are not subject to this restriction on the sale of Shares. To ensure compliance with these restrictions, the Shares the Participant receives at vesting of the Performance RSUs will be held with a broker designated by the Company (or according to any procedure implemented by the Company to ensure compliance with the restrictions) until such Shares are sold. These restrictions will apply even after the Participant is no longer employed by the Employer, the Company or one its subsidiaries.
Further, as long as the Performance RSUs and the Shares acquired at vesting of the Performance RSUs maintain their French-qualified status, the Shares cannot be sold during certain “Closed Periods” as provided for by Section L. 225-197-1 of the French Commercial Code, as amended, and as interpreted by the French administrative guidelines, so long as these Closed Periods are applicable to Shares issued pursuant to French-qualified Performance RSUs, and to the extent applicable. Notwithstanding the above, the Participant’s heirs, in the case of the Participant’s death, or the Participant, in the case of disability (as defined under the French Sub-plan), are not subject to the restriction on the sale of Shares during Closed Periods.
Changes in Capitalization. This provision supplements Section 9(u) in the Agreement:
Certain adjustments may disqualify the Performance RSUs, in which case they may no longer benefit from favorable tax and social security treatment in France.
Language Consent. If the Participant received this Agreement or any other document related to the Plan or the French Sub-plan translated into French and if the translated version differs from the English version, the English version shall control.
By accepting this grant, the Participant confirms having read and understood the documents relating to the grant (the Plan, the French Sub-plan, and this Agreement) which were provided in English language. The Participant accepts the terms of those documents accordingly.
APPENDIX B - 5
APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Consentement a la Langue. En acceptant cette attribution, le Participant confirme ainsi avoir lu et compris les documents relatifs à l’attribution (le Plan, le Sous-plan pour la France, et ce Contrat) qui ont été communiqués en langue anglaise. Le Participant accepte les termes en connaissance de cause.
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information. French residents holding Shares outside of France or maintaining a foreign bank account are required to report such to French tax authorities when filing his or her annual tax return. Failure to comply may trigger significant penalties.
GERMANY
Exchange Control Information. Cross-border payments in excess of €12,500 must be reported monthly to the German Federal Bank. In case of payments in connection with the sale of Shares acquired under the Plan, the report must be filed electronically by the 5th day of the month following the month in which the payment was received. The form of report (“Allgemeine Meldeportal Statistik”) can be accessed via the Bundesbank’s website (www.bundesbank.de) and is available in both German and English. It is Participant’s responsibility to comply with this reporting obligation and the Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor in this regard.
HONG KONG
Sale of Shares. In the event the Performance RSUs vest within six months of the Date of Grant, the Participant agrees not to sell any Shares acquired upon vesting of the Performance RSUs prior to the six-month anniversary of the Date of Grant.
Securities Law Notice. WARNING: The contents of this document have not been reviewed by any regulatory authority in Hong Kong. The Participant should exercise caution in relation to the offer. If the Participant is in doubt about any of the contents of this Agreement or the Plan, the Participant should obtain independent professional advice. Neither the grant of the Performance RSUs nor the issuance of Shares upon vesting constitutes a public offering of securities under Hong Kong law and is available only to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Agreement, the Plan and other incidental materials (i) have not been prepared in accordance with and are not intended to constitute a “prospectus” for a public offering of securities under applicable securities legislation in Hong Kong and (ii) are intended only for the personal use of each eligible employee of the Company and its subsidiaries and may not be distributed to any other person.
HUNGARY
There are no country-specific provisions.
INDIA
Exchange Control Notification. The Participant understands that he or she must repatriate any proceeds from the sale of Shares acquired under the Plan and any dividends received in relation to the Shares to India and convert the funds into local currency within ninety (90) days of receipt, or such other period of time as required under applicable regulations. The Participant must obtain a foreign inward remittance certificate (“FIRC”) from the bank where the Participant deposits the foreign currency and maintains the FIRC as evidence of the repatriation of funds in the event the Reserve Bank of India or the Employer requests proof of repatriation.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. The Participant is required to declare any foreign bank accounts and assets (including Shares acquired under the Plan) on his or her annual tax return. The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to determine his or her reporting requirements.
IRELAND
Manner of Payment. This provision replaces Section 7 of the Agreement:
Notwithstanding any discretion in the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, upon vesting of the Performance RSUs, Shares will be issued to the Participant. In no event will the Award be paid to the Participant in the form of cash.
Exclusion from Termination Indemnities and Other Benefits. This provision supplements Section 9(c) of the Agreement:
By accepting the Performance RSUs, the Participant acknowledges, understands, and agrees that the benefits received under the Plan will not be taken into account for any redundancy or unfair dismissal claim.
ISRAEL
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APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Trust Arrangement. The Participant hereby understands and agrees that the Performance RSUs are offered subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Israeli Sub-Plan (the “Israeli Sub-Plan”) under the 102 Capital Gains Track (as defined in the Israeli Sub-Plan), the Trust Agreement between the trustee appointed by Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. (the “Trustee”), the Agreement, and the Plan. In the event of any inconsistencies among the Israeli Sub-Plan, the Agreement and/or the Plan, the Participant agrees that the Sub-Plan will govern the Performance RSUs granted to the Participant in Israel.
If the Participant resides in Israel has not already signed an Israeli Appendix in connection with grants made under the Plan, then the Participant must print, sign and deliver the signed copy of the Israeli Appendix attached hereto as Appendix E within 45 days to: Stock Plan Administrator, Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A. If Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. or Analog Devices, Inc. does not receive the signed Israeli Appendix within 45 days, the Performance RSUs shall terminate and will become null and void.
Vesting. This provision supplements Section 2(a) in the Agreement:
The Shares issued upon vesting of the Performance RSUs will be registered in the name of the Trustee as required by law to qualify under Section 102 (as defined under the Sub-plan), for the benefit of the Participant, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Israeli Tax Authority. Furthermore, the Participant hereby understands and agrees he or she will not require the Trustee to release or sell the Shares during the Holding Period (as defined under the Sub-Plan), unless permitted under Israeli tax law.
Restrictions on Transfer. This provision supplements Section 3(a) in the Agreement:
The Trustee shall not alienate, sell, exchange, transfer, assign, pledge, or otherwise encumber the Performance RSUs or the Shares for the Participant, except as permitted under the Sub-Plan and the terms of Section 102 (as defined in the Sub-Plan), or in the case of death, the Participant’s heirs, except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.
Manner of Payment. This provision replaces Section 7 of the Agreement:
Notwithstanding any discretion in the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, upon vesting of the Performance RSUs, Shares will be issued to the Participant. In no event will the Award be paid to Participant in the form of cash.
ITALY
Plan Document Acknowledgment. In accepting the Performance RSU, the Participant acknowledges that a copy of the Plan was made available to the Participant, and that the Participant has reviewed the Plan and the Agreement, including Appendix A, in their entirety and fully understand and accept all provisions of the Plan, the Agreement and Appendix A.
The Participant further acknowledges that he or she has read and specifically and expressly approves the following provision in the Agreement: Vesting and Conversion, Withholding Taxes, and Miscellaneous.
Foreign Asset Tax. The value of any Shares (and other financial assets) held outside Italy by individuals resident of Italy may be subject to a foreign asset tax. The taxable amount will be the fair market value of the financial assets (e.g., Shares) assessed at the end of the calendar year. The value of financial assets held abroad must be reported in Form RM of the annual return. The Participant should consult his or her personal tax advisor for additional information on the foreign asset tax.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. If the Participant holds investments abroad or foreign financial assets (e.g., cash, Shares, Performance RSUs) that may generate income taxable in Italy, the Participant is required to report them on his or her annual tax returns (UNICO Form, RW Schedule) or on a special form if no tax return is due, irrespective of their value. The same reporting duties apply to the Participant if he or she is a beneficial owner of the investments, even if the Participant does not directly hold investments abroad or foreign assets.
JAPAN
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. The Participant will be required to report details of any assets held outside Japan as of December 31st to the extent such assets have a total net fair market value exceeding ¥50,000,000. This report is due by March 15th each year. The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor as to whether the reporting obligation applies to him or her and whether the requirement extends to any outstanding Performance RSUs or Shares acquired under the Plan.
KOREA
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Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. Korean residents must declare all foreign financial accounts (i.e., non-Korean bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and so on) to the Korean tax authority and file a report with respect to such accounts if the value of such accounts exceeds KRW 500 million (or an equivalent amount in foreign currency). The Participant should consult with his or her personal tax advisor to determine any personal reporting obligations.
MALAYSIA
Director Notification. If the Participant is a director of a subsidiary or other related company in Malaysia, then the Participant is subject to certain notification requirements under the Malaysian Companies Act, 2016. Among these requirements is an obligation to notify the Malaysian subsidiary in writing when the Participant receives an interest (e.g., Performance RSUs, Shares) in the Company or any related companies. In addition, the Participant must notify the Malaysian subsidiary when he or she sells Shares of the Company or any related company (including when the Participant sells Shares acquired under the Plan). These notifications must be made within fourteen (14) days of acquiring or disposing of any interest in the Company or any related company.
Data Privacy. This provision replaces the Data Privacy Information and Consent provision in the Terms and Conditions for Participants Outside the U.S. set forth above:
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| The Participant hereby explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use and transfer, in electronic or other form, of his or her personal data as described in this document by and among, as applicable, the Employer, and the Company and its subsidiaries for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering and managing the Participant’s participation in the Plan. The Participant understands that the Company and the Employer may hold certain personal information about the Participant, including, but not limited to, his or her name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, nationality, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, details of all Performance RSUs or any other entitlement to shares of stock awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or outstanding in the Participant’s favor, for the purpose of implementing, administering and managing the Plan (“Data”). The source of the Data is the Employer as well as information the Participant is providing to the Company and the Employer in connection with the Performance RSUs. The Participant understands that Data may be transferred to Fidelity or any other third parties as may be selected by the Company in the future, which are assisting in the implementation, administration and management of the Plan, that these recipients may be located in the Participant’s country or elsewhere and that the recipients’ country (e.g., the United States) may have different data privacy laws and protections than the Participant’s country. | Peserta dengan ini secara eksplicit, secara sukarela dan tanpa sebarang keraguan mengizinkan pengumpulan, penggunaan dan pemindahan, dalam bentuk elektronik atau lain-lain, data peribadinya seperti yang dinyatakan dalam dokumen ini, oleh dan di antara, sebagaimana yang berkenaan, Majikan, Syarikat, dan mana-mana anak Syarikatnya bagi tujuan ekslusif untuk membantu dalam pelaksanaan, pentadbiran dan pengurusan penyertaan Peserta dalam Pelan. Peserta memahami bahawa Syarikat dan Majikan mungkin memegang maklumat peribadi tertentu tentang Peserta, termasuk, tetapi tidak terhad kepada, namanya, alamat rumah dan nombor telefon, tarikh lahir, nombor insurans sosial atau nombor pengenalan lain, gaji, kewarganegaraan, jawatan, apa-apa syer dalam saham atau jawatan pengarah yang dipegang dalam Syarikat, butir-butir semua Performance RSUs atau apa-apa hak lain untuk syer dalam saham yang dianugerahkan, dibatalkan, dilaksanakan, terletak hak, tidak diletak hak ataupun yang belum dijelaskan bagi faedah Peserta, untuk tujuan eksklusif bagi melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan Pelan (“Data”). Sumber Data adalah daripada Majikan dan juga daripada maklumat yang dibekalkan oleh Peserta kepada Syarikat dan Majikan berkenaan dengan Performance RSUs. Penerima Anugerah juga memahami bahawa Data mungkin dipindahkan kepada Fidelity atau mana-mana pihak ketiga yang mungkin dipilih oleh Syarikat pada masa depan, yang membantu dalam pelaksanaan, pentadbiran dan pengurusan Pelan, bahawa penerima-penerima ini mungkin berada di negara Peserta atau di tempat lain, dan bahawa negara penerima (contohnya, Amerika Syarikat) mungkin mempunyai undang-undang privasi data dan perlindungan yang berbeza daripada negara Peserta. Peserta memahami bahawa dia boleh meminta senarai nama dan alamat mana-mana penerima Data dengan menghubungi wakil sumber manusia tempatannya. | ||||
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| The Participant understands that he or she may request a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Data by contacting his or her local human resources representative. The Participant authorizes the Company, Fidelity and any other possible recipients which may assist the Company (presently or in the future) with implementing, administering and managing the Plan to receive, possess, use, retain and transfer the Data, in electronic or other form, for the sole purpose of implementing, administering and managing his or her participation in the Plan, including any requisite transfer of such Data as may be required to a broker or other third party with whom the Participant may elect to deposit any Shares acquired upon settlement of the Award. The Participant understands that Data will be held only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan. The Participant understands that he or she may, at any time, view Data, request additional information about the storage and processing of Data, require any necessary amendments to Data or refuse or withdraw the consents herein, in any case without cost, by contacting in writing his or her local human resources representative. The Participant understands, however, that refusing or withdrawing his or her consent may affect the Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan. For more information on the consequences of a refusal to consent or withdrawal of consent, the Participant understands that he or she may contact his or her regional stock plan administrator at Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com. | Peserta memberi kuasa kepada Syarikat, Fidelity, dan mana-mana penerima lain yang mungkin membantu Syarikat (masa sekarang atau pada masa depan) untuk melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan penyertaan Peserta dalam Pelan untuk menerima, memiliki, menggunakan, mengekalkan dan memindahkan Data, dalam bentuk elektronik atau lain-lain, semata-mata dengan tujuan untuk melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan penyertaan Peserta dalam Pelan, termasuk apa-apa pemindahan Data yang diperlukan kepada broker atau pihak ketiga dengan siapa Peserta mungkin pilih untuk mendepositkan apa-apa Saham yang diperolehi di atas penyelesaian Anugerah. Peserta memahami bahawa Data akan dipegang hanya untuk tempoh yang diperlukan untuk melaksanakan, mentadbir dan menguruskan penyertaannya dalam Pelan tersebut. Peserta memahami bahawa dia boleh, pada bila-bila masa, melihat data, meminta maklumat tambahan mengenai penyimpanan dan pemprosesan Data, meminta bahawa pindaan-pindaan dilaksanakan ke atas Data atau menolak atau menarik balik persetujuan dalam ini, dalam mana-mana kes, tanpa kos, dengan menghubungi secara bertulis wakil sumber manusia tempatannya. Peserta memahami bahawa keengganan atau penarikan balik persetujuannya boleh menjejaskan keupayaannya untuk mengambil bahagian dalam Pelan. Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai akibat keengganannya untuk memberikan keizinan atau penarikan balik keizinan, Peserta fahami bahawa dia boleh menghubungi pentadbir pelan saham serantau di Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com. | ||||
MEXICO
Acknowledgment of the Agreement. By participating in the Plan, Participant acknowledges that the Participant has received a copy of the Plan, has reviewed the Plan in its entirety and fully understands and accepts all provisions of the Plan. The Participant further acknowledges that the Participant has read and expressly approves the terms and conditions set forth in the Nature of Grant paragraph of the Agreement, in which the following is clearly described and established: (i) the Participant’s participation in the Plan does not constitute an acquired right; (ii) the Plan and the Participant’s participation in the Plan are offered by the Company on a wholly discretionary basis; (iii) the Participant’s participation in the Plan is voluntary; and (iv) the Company and its subsidiaries are not responsible for any decrease in the value of the underlying Shares.
Labor Law Policy and Acknowledgment. By participating in the Plan, the Participant expressly recognizes that Analog Devices, Inc., with registered offices at One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., is solely responsible for the administration of the Plan and that the Participant’s participation in the Plan and acquisition of Shares does not constitute an employment relationship between the Participant and the Company since the Participant is participating in the Plan on a wholly commercial basis. Based on the foregoing, the Participant expressly recognizes that the Plan and the benefits that the Participant may derive from participation in the Plan do not establish any rights between the Participant and the Company and do not form part of the employment conditions and/or benefits provided by the Company and any modification of the Plan or its termination shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of the Participant's employment.
The Participant further understands that the Participant’s participation in the Plan is as a result of a unilateral and discretionary decision of the Company; therefore, the Company reserves the absolute right to amend and/or discontinue the Participant's participation at any time without any liability to the Participant.
Finally, the Participant hereby declares that Participant does not reserve any action or right to bring any claim against the Company for any compensation or damages regarding any provision of the Plan or the benefits derived under the Plan, and the Participant therefore grants a full and broad release to the Company, its subsidiaries, branches, representation offices, its shareholders, officers, agents or legal representatives with respect to any claim that may arise.
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Reconocimiento del Contrato. Al participar en el Plan, usted reconoce que ha recibido una copia del Plan, que ha revisado el Plan en su totalidad, y que entiende y acepta en su totalidad, todas y cada una de las disposiciones del Plan. Asimismo reconoce que ha leído y aprueba expresamente los términos y condiciones señalados en el párrafo titulado Naturaleza de la Oferta en el Convenio, en lo que claramente se describe y establece lo siguiente: (i) su participación en el Plan no constituye un derecho adquirido; (ii) el Plan y su participación en el Plan son ofrecidos por la Compañía sobre una base completamente discrecional; (iii) su participación en el Plan es voluntaria; y (iv) la Compañía y sus afiliadas no son responsables de ninguna por la disminución en el valor de las Acciones subyacentes.
Política de Legislación Laboral y Reconocimiento. Al participar en el Plan, usted reconoce expresamente que Analog Devices, Inc., con oficinas registradas en One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 EE.UU, es la única responsable por la administración del Plan, y que su participación en el Plan, así como la adquisición de las Acciones, no constituye una relación laboral entre usted y la Compañía, debido a que usted participa en el plan sobre una base completamente mercantil. Con base en lo anterior, usted reconoce expresamente que el Plan y los beneficios que pudiera obtener por su participación en el Plan, no establecen derecho alguno entre usted y la Compañía, y no forman parte de las condiciones y/o prestaciones laborales que la Compañía ofrece, y que las modificaciones al Plan o su terminación, no constituirán un cambio ni afectarán los términos y condiciones de su relación laboral.
Asimismo usted entiende que su participación en el Plan es el resultado de una decisión unilateral y discrecional de la Compañía; por lo tanto, la Compañía se reserva el derecho absoluto de modificar y/o suspender su participación en cualquier momento, sin que usted incurra en responsabilidad alguna.
Finalmente, usted declara que no se reserva acción o derecho alguno para interponer reclamación alguna en contra de la Compañía, por concepto de compensación o daños relacionados con cualquier disposición del Plan o de los beneficios derivados del Plan, y por lo tanto, usted libera total y ampliamente de toda responsabilidad a la Compañía, a sus afiliadas, sucursales, oficinas de representación, sus accionistas, funcionarios, agentes o representantes legales, con respecto a cualquier reclamación que pudiera surgir.
NETHERLANDS
No Entitlement. This provision supplements Section 9(d) of the Agreement:
By accepting the RSU, the Participant acknowledges that the RSU is intended as an incentive for the Participant to remain employed with the Employer and is not intended as remuneration for labor performed.
NORWAY
There are no country-specific provisions.
PHILIPPINES
Securities Law Information. The securities being offered or sold herein have not been registered with the Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (“PSEC”) under its Securities Regulation Code (the “SRC”).
The grant of Performance RSUs is being made pursuant to an exemption from registration under Section 10.2 of the SRC that has been approved by the PSEC.
The Participant should be aware of the risks of participating in the Plan, which include (without limitation) the risk of fluctuation in the price of the Shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (“Nasdaq”) and the risk of currency fluctuations between the U.S. Dollar and his or her local currency. In this regard, the Participant should note that the value of any Shares he or she may acquire under the Plan may decrease, and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates between his or her local currency and the U.S. Dollar may affect the value of the Shares or any amounts due to the Participant pursuant to the vesting of the Performance RSUs or the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired by the Participant. The Company is not making any representations, projections or assurances about the value of the Shares now or in the future.
For further information on risk factors impacting the Company’s business that may affect the value of the Shares, the Participant should refer to the risk factors discussion in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and are available online at www.sec.gov, as well as on the Company’s website at http://investor.analog.com/sec.cfm.
The Participant should also note that the sale or disposal of Shares acquired under the Plan may be subject to certain restrictions under Philippines securities laws. Those restrictions should not apply if the offer and resale of Shares takes place outside of the Philippines through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Shares are listed. The Shares are currently listed on Nasdaq. The Company’s
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designated broker should be able to assist the Participant in the sale of Shares on Nasdaq. If the Participant has questions with regard to the application of Philippines securities laws to the disposal or sale of Shares acquired under the Plan the Participant should consult with his or her legal advisor.
POLAND
Foreign Asset/Account Reporting Information. If the Participant maintains bank or brokerage accounts holding cash and foreign securities (including Shares) outside of Poland, the Participant will be required to report information to the National Bank of Poland on transactions and balances in such accounts if the value of such cash and securities exceeds PLN 7,000,000. If required, such reports must be filed on a quarterly basis on special forms available on the website of the National Bank of Poland.
Exchange Control Information. The transfer of funds in excess of a certain threshold (currently €15,000, unless the transfer of funds is considered to be connected with the business activity of an entrepreneur, in which case a lower threshold may apply) into or out of Poland must be made through a bank account in Poland. The Participant understands that he or she is required to store all documents connected with any foreign exchange transactions for a period of five years, as measured from the end of the year in which such transaction occurred. The Participant should consult with his or her personal legal advisor to determine what he or she must do to fulfill any applicable reporting/exchange control duties.
ROMANIA
Exchange Control Information. If the Participant deposits the proceeds from the sale of Shares issued at vesting and settlement of the Performance RSUs in a bank account in Romania, the Participant may be required to provide the Romanian bank with appropriate documentation explaining the source of the funds. The Participant should consult his or her personal advisor to determine whether he or she will be required to submit such documentation to the Romanian bank.
SERBIA
Securities Law Information. The grant of Performance RSUs and the issuance of any Shares are not subject to the regulations concerning public offers and private placements under the Law on Capital Markets.
Exchange Control Information. Pursuant to the Law on Foreign Exchange Transactions, the Participant is permitted to acquire Shares under the Plan, but a report may need to be made of the acquisition of such Shares, the value of the Shares at vesting, and, on a quarterly basis, any changes in the value of the Shares. As the exchange control regulations in Serbia may change without notice, the Participant should consult with his or her personal advisor with respect to all applicable reporting obligations.
SINGAPORE
Securities Law Information. The Performance RSUs were granted to the Participant pursuant to the “Qualifying Person” exemption under section 273(1)(f) of the Singapore Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289, 2006 Ed.) (“SFA”). The Agreement and the Plan have not been lodged or registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The Participant should note that the Participant’s Performance RSUs are subject to section 257 of the SFA and the Participant will not be able to make any subsequent sale in Singapore, or any offer of such subsequent sale of the Shares unless such sale or offer in Singapore is made pursuant to the exemptions under Part XIII Division (1) Subdivision (4) (other than section 280) of the SFA.
Director Notification. If the Participant is the a director, associate director or shadow director of a subsidiary or other related company in Singapore, the Participant is subject to certain notification requirements under the Singapore Companies Act. Among these requirements is an obligation to notify the Singapore subsidiary in writing when the Participant receives an interest (e.g., Performance RSUs, Shares) in the Company or any related company. In addition, the Participant must notify the Singapore subsidiary when the Participant sells Shares of the Company or any related company (including when the Participant sells Shares acquired under the Plan). These notifications must be made within two (2) business days of (i) acquiring or disposing of any interest in the Company or any related company, or (ii) any change in a previously-disclosed interest (e.g. upon vesting of the Performance RSUs or when Shares are subsequently sold). In addition, a notification must be made of the Participant’s interests in the Company or any related company within two (2) business days of becoming a director, associate director, or shadow director. If the Participant is the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of a Singapore subsidiary and the above notification requirements are determined to apply to the CEO of a Singapore subsidiary, the above notification requirements also may apply to the Participant.
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No Entitlement. This provision supplements Section 9(d) of the Agreement:
In accepting the Performance RSUs, the Participant acknowledges that he or she consents to participation in the Plan and has received a copy of the Plan. The Participant understands that the Company has unilaterally, gratuitously and in its sole discretion decided to grant Performance RSUs under the Plan to individuals who may be employees of the Company or its subsidiaries throughout the world. The decision is a limited decision that is entered into upon the express assumption and condition that any Performance RSUs will not economically or otherwise bind the Company or any of its subsidiaries on an ongoing basis. Consequently, the Participant understands that the Performance RSUs are granted on the assumption and condition that the Performance RSUs or the Shares acquired upon settlement shall not become a part of any employment contract (either with the Company or any of its subsidiaries) and shall not be considered a mandatory benefit, salary for any purposes (including severance compensation) or any other right whatsoever. In addition, the Participant understands that the Performance RSU grant would not be made to the Participant but for the assumptions and conditions referred to above; thus, the Participant acknowledges and freely accepts that should any or all of the assumptions be mistaken or should any of the conditions not be met for any reason, then any Performance RSUs shall be null and void.
Further, and except as provided in Section 2(d) of the Agreement in the event the Participant becomes Disabled, the vesting of the Performance RSUs is expressly conditioned on the Participant’s continued rendering of service, such that if the Participant’s employment terminates for any reason whatsoever, the Performance RSUs will cease vesting immediately, in whole or in part, effective on the date of the Participant’s termination of employment (unless otherwise specifically provided in Section 2 of the Agreement in the event of death). This will be the case, for example, even if (1) the Participant is considered to be unfairly dismissed without good cause (i.e., subject to a “despido improcedente”); (2) the Participant is dismissed for disciplinary or objective reasons or due to a collective dismissal; (3) the Participant terminates service due to a change of work location, duties or any other employment or contractual condition; (4) the Participant terminates service due to a unilateral breach of contract by the Company or a subsidiary; or (5) the Participant’s employment terminates for any other reason whatsoever. Consequently, upon termination of the Participant’s employment for any of the above reasons, the Participant will automatically lose any rights to Performance RSUs that were not vested on the date of the Participant’s termination of employment, as described in the Plan and the Agreement. The Participant understands that the RSU grant would not be made to the Participant but for the assumptions and conditions referred to above; thus, the Participant acknowledges and freely accepts that should any or all of the assumptions be mistaken or should any of the conditions not be met for any reason, then any RSU grant shall be null and void.
The Participant acknowledges that he or she has read and specifically accepts the conditions referred to in Section 2 of the Agreement.
Securities Law Notification. The grant of Performance RSUs and the Shares issued upon vesting of the Performance RSUs are considered a private placement outside the scope of Spanish laws on public offerings and issuances of securities. No “offer of securities to the public”, as defined under Spanish law, has taken place or will take place in the Spanish territory. This Agreement has not been nor will it be registered with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores, and does not constitute a public offering prospectus.
Exchange Control Notification. The Participant acknowledges that he or she must declare any Shares that are acquired under the Plan to the Dirección General de Comercio e Inversiones of the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (the “DGCI”). After the initial declaration, the declaration must be filed with the DGCI on an annual basis each January while the shares are owned; however, if the value of the Shares or the sale proceeds exceed a certain amount, a declaration must be filed within one month of the acquisition or sale, as applicable.
Foreign Asset / Account Reporting Information. To the extent that the Participant holds assets (e.g., cash or Shares held in a bank or brokerage account) outside Spain with a value in excess of €50,000 per type of asset (e.g., Shares, cash, and so on) as of December 31 each year, the Participant will be required to report information on such assets on his or her tax return for such year (tax form 720). After such assets are initially reported, the reporting obligation will only apply for subsequent years if the value of any previously-reported assets increases by more than €20,000. If applicable, the reporting must be completed by March 31. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement may result in penalties to the Participant. Accordingly, the Participant should consult with his or her personal tax and legal advisors to ensure that he or she is properly complying with his or her reporting obligations.
Further, the Participant is required to declare to the Bank of Spain any securities accounts (including brokerage accounts held abroad), as well as the securities held in such accounts if the value of the transactions for all such accounts during the prior tax year or the balances in such accounts as of December 31 of the prior tax year exceeds €1,000,000.
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Authorization to Withhold. This provision supplements Section 6 of the Agreement:
Without limiting the Company’s and the Employer’s authority to satisfy their withholding obligations for Tax-Related Items as set forth in Section 6 of the Agreement, by accepting the Performance RSUs, the Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Employer to withhold Shares or to sell Shares otherwise deliverable to the Participant upon settlement/vesting to satisfy Tax-Related Items, regardless of whether the Company and/or the Employer have an obligation to withhold such Tax-Related Items.
SWITZERLAND
Securities Law Information. The grant of Performance RSUs and the issuance of any Shares are not intended to be a public offering in Switzerland and are therefore not subject to registration in Switzerland. Neither this document nor any materials relating to the Performance RSUs (i) constitutes a prospectus according to articles 35 et. seq. of the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Services (“FinSA”) (ii) may be publicly distributed nor otherwise made publicly available in Switzerland to any person other than an employee of the Company or a subsidiary, or (iii) has been or will be filed with, approved or supervised by any Swiss regulatory authority (in particular, the Swiss Financial Supervisory Authority (FINMA)).
TAIWAN
Data Privacy. The Participant acknowledges that he or she has read and understands the terms regarding collection, processing and transfer of Data contained in the Data Privacy Information and Consent provision of the Terms and Conditions for Participants outside the U.S. and agrees that, upon request of the Company or the Employer, the Participant will provide any executed data privacy consent form to the Employer or the Company (or any other agreements or consents that may be required by the Employer or the Company) that the Company and/or the Employer may deem necessary to obtain under the data privacy laws in Participant’s country, either now or in the future. The Participant understands he or she will not be able to participate in the Plan if the Participant fails to execute any such consent or agreement.
Securities Law Information. The Performance RSUs and participation in the Plan is made available only to employees of the Company and the Employer. It is not a public offer of securities by a Taiwanese company. Therefore, it is exempt from registration in Taiwan.
Exchange Control Information. Individuals may acquire foreign currency (including proceeds from the sale of Shares) into Taiwan up to US$5,000,000 per year without justification.
There is no need to aggregate all remittances into Taiwan when calculating the limitation. If the transaction amount is TWD$500,000 or more in a single transaction, the Participant must submit a Foreign Exchange Transaction Form and also provide supporting documentation to the satisfaction of the remitting bank.
THAILAND
Exchange Control Information. If the Participant is a Thai resident and the Participant realizes sale proceeds equal to or in excess of a specified threshold (currently US$1,000,000) in a single transaction, the Participant understands he or she is required to repatriate the cash proceeds to Thailand immediately following the receipt of such proceeds and then either convert such repatriation proceeds into Thai Baht or deposit the proceeds into a foreign currency account opened with any commercial bank in Thailand within 360 days of repatriation. Further, for repatriated amounts equal to or in excess of the specified threshold, the Participant understands he or she must specifically report the inward remittance to the Bank of Thailand on a Foreign Exchange Transaction Form. The Participant is responsible for ensuring compliance with all exchange control laws in Thailand.
TURKEY
Securities Law Information. Under Turkish law, the Participant is not permitted to sell any Shares acquired under the Plan in Turkey. The Shares are currently traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, under the ticker symbol “ADI” and the Shares may be sold through this exchange.
Exchange Control Information. The Participant may be required to engage a Turkish financial intermediary to assist with the sale of Shares acquired under the Plan. As the Participant is solely responsible for complying with any applicable financial intermediary requirements, the Participant should consider consulting his or her personal legal advisor prior to the vesting of the Performance RSUs or any sale of Shares to ensure compliance.
UNITED KINGDOM
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2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Responsibility for Taxes. This provision supplements Section 6 of the Agreement:
Without limitation to Section 6 of the Agreement, the Participant agrees that the Participant is liable for all Tax-Related Items and hereby covenants to pay all such Tax-Related Items, as and when requested by the Company or the Employer or by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) (or any other tax authority or any other relevant authority). The Participant also agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Company and the Employer against any Tax–Related Items that they are required to pay or withhold or have paid or will pay to HMRC (or any other tax authority or any other relevant authority) on the Participant’s behalf.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Participant is a director or executive officer (within the meaning of Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act), the Participant understands that he or she may not be able to indemnify the Company for the amount of any Tax-Related Items not collected from or paid by the Participant in case the indemnification could be considered to be a loan. In this case, the Tax-Related Items not collected or paid may constitute a benefit to the Participant on which additional income tax and National Insurance contributions (“NICs”) may be payable. The Participant understands that he or she will be responsible for reporting and paying any income tax due on this additional benefit directly to HMRC under the self-assessment regime and for paying to the Company and/or the Employer (as appropriate) the amount of any employee NICs due on this additional benefit, which may also be recovered from the Participant by any of the means referred to in Section 6 of the Agreement.
Manner of Payment. This provision replaces Section 7 of the Agreement:
Notwithstanding any discretion in the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, upon vesting of the Performance RSUs, Shares will be issued to the Participant. In no event will the Award be paid to Participant in the form of cash.
Furthermore, notwithstanding any provision of the Plan or the Agreement to the contrary, the Participant will not be entitled to receive any Shares pursuant to the vesting of the Performance RSUs unless and until the Participant has executed a Joint Election (as defined below) in connection with the Performance RSUs.
Joint Election. As a condition of the grant of Performance RSUs, the Participant agrees to accept any liability for secondary Class 1 National Insurance contributions (the “Employer NICs”) which may be payable by the Company or the Employer with respect to the vesting of the Performance RSUs or otherwise payable with respect to a benefit derived in connection with the Performance RSUs.
Without limitation to the foregoing, the Participant agrees to execute a joint election between the Company and/or the Employer and Participant (the “Joint Election”), the form of such Joint Election being formally approved by HMRC, and any other consent or election required to accomplish the transfer of the Employer NICs to the Participant. The Participant further agrees to execute such other joint elections as may be required between the Participant and any successor to the Company and/or the Employer. If the Participant does not enter into a Joint Election, no Shares shall be issued to the Participant without any liability to the Company and/or the Employer. The Participant further agrees that the Company and/or the Employer may collect the Employer NICs from the Participant by any of the means set forth in Section 6 of the Agreement.
The Joint Election is attached hereto as Appendix F. If the Participant has signed a Joint Election in the past with respect to an RSU award granted to him or her by the Company and that Joint Election applies to all grants made under the Plan, the Participant need not sign another Joint Election in connection with this RSU grant.
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APPENDIX C
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
Investment in shares involves a degree of risk. Eligible employees who elect to participate in the Plan should monitor their participation and consider all risk factors relevant to the acquisition of shares of common stock under the Plan as set out in this Offer Document and the Additional Documents.
Any information contained in this Offer Document and the Additional Documents is general in nature. It is not advice or information specific to your particular circumstances.
Employees should consider obtaining their own financial product advice from an independent person who is licensed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to give such advice.
We are pleased to provide you with this offer to participate in the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). This Offer Document sets out information regarding the grant of performance restricted stock units (“Performance RSUs”) over shares of common stock (“Shares”) of Analog Devices, Inc. (the “Company”) to Australian resident employees and directors of the Company and its Australian Subsidiary.
The Company has adopted the Plan to enable the Company and its subsidiaries to attract, retain and motivate their employees by providing such persons with equity ownership opportunities that are intended to better align the interests of such persons with those of the Company’s stockholders. The Plan and this Offer Document are intended to comply with the provisions of the Corporations Act 2001, ASIC Regulatory Guide 49 and ASIC Class Order CO 14/1000.
Any capitalized term used but not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in the Plan.
1. OFFER
This is an Offer of Performance RSUs, as may be granted from time to time by the Company, to certain eligible employees in accordance with the Plan.
2. TERMS OF GRANT
The terms of the grant of Performance RSUs incorporate the rules of the Plan, this Offer Document and the Global Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, and Appendix A thereto (the “Agreement”). By accepting a grant of Performance RSUs, you will be bound by the rules of the Plan, this Offer Document and the Agreement.
3. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
In addition to the information set out in this Offer Document, attached are copies of the following documents:
(a) the Plan;
(b) the Plan Prospectus; and
(c) the Agreement.
(collectively, the “Additional Documents”).
The Agreement sets out, among other details, the vesting conditions applicable to your Performance RSUs, information on the settlement of your Performance RSUs and the consequences of a change in the nature or status of your employment.
The other Additional Documents provide further information to assist you to make an informed investment decision in relation to your participation in the Plan. Neither the Plan nor the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan Prospectus is a prospectus for the purposes of the Corporations Act.
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APPENDIX C
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
4. RELIANCE ON STATEMENTS
You should not rely upon any oral statements made to you in relation to this Offer. You should only rely upon the statements contained in this Offer Document and the Additional Documents when considering your participation in the Plan.
5. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?
You are eligible to participate under the Plan if, at the time of the offer, you are an Australian resident employee or director of the Company or its Australian Subsidiary and meet the eligibility requirements established under the Plan.
6. ACCEPTING AN AWARD
The Agreement sets out additional terms and conditions of your Performance RSU award. You are not required to affirmatively accept your Performance RSU award in writing.
7. WHAT ARE THE MATERIAL TERMS OF THE PERFORMANCE RSUs?
(a) What are Performance RSUs?
Performance RSUs represent the right to receive Shares upon fulfilment of the vesting conditions set out in your Agreement. The Performance RSUs are considered “restricted” because they are subject to forfeiture and restrictions on transfer until they vest. The restrictions are set forth in your Agreement. When your Performance RSUs vest, you will be issued Shares at no monetary cost (other than applicable taxes) to you. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, the Agreement, or any related document, your Performance RSUs will be settled in Shares.
(b) Do I have to pay any money to receive the Performance RSUs?
No. You pay no monetary consideration to receive the Performance RSUs, nor do you pay anything to receive the Shares upon vesting (other than applicable taxes).
(c) How many Shares will I receive upon vesting of my Performance RSUs?
The details of your Performance RSUs and the number of Shares subject to the award are set out in the Agreement.
(d) When do I become a stockholder?
You are not a stockholder merely as a result of holding Performance RSUs. The Performance RSUs will not entitle you to any shareholder rights, including the right to vote the Shares or receive dividends, notices of meetings, proxy statements and other materials provided to stockholders, until the restrictions lapse at vesting and the Performance RSUs are paid out in Shares. In this regard, you are not recorded as the owner of the Shares prior to vesting. You should refer to your Agreement for details of the consequences of a change in the nature of your employment.
(e) Can I transfer the Performance RSUs to someone else?
No. The Performance RSUs are generally non-transferable, unless otherwise provided in your Agreement; however, once Shares are issued upon vesting, the Shares will be freely tradeable (subject to the Company’s policies and applicable laws regarding insider trading).
(f) What happens if my employment with the Company or Australian Subsidiary terminates?
Your right to any unvested Performance RSUs will terminate when you terminate employment with the Company or any subsidiary of the Company for reasons including, but not limited to, retirement, resignation, lay-off, discharge, or other change of employment status.
8. WHAT IS A SHARE IN THE COMPANY
Common stock of a U.S. corporation is analogous to an ordinary share of an Australian corporation. Each holder of a Share is entitled to one vote for every Share held in the Company.
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APPENDIX C
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
Dividends may be paid on the Shares out of any funds of the Company legally available for dividends at the discretion of the board of directors of the Company.
The Shares are traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market in the United States of America and are traded under the symbol “ADI”.
Shares are not liable to any further calls for payment of capital or for other assessment by the Company and have no sinking fund provisions, pre-emptive rights, conversion rights or redemption provisions.
9. HOW CAN I OBTAIN UPDATED INDICATIVE EXAMPLES OF THE CURRENT MARKET PRICE IN AUSTRALIAN DOLLARS?
You may ascertain the current market price of the Shares as traded on the Nasdaq at http://www.nasdaq.com under the code “ADI”. The Australian dollar equivalent of that price can be obtained at: http://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/frequency/exchange-rates.html.
This will not be a prediction of what the market price per Share will be when the Performance RSUs vest or settle or of the applicable exchange rate on the actual date of vesting or settlement.
10. WHAT ADDITIONAL RISK FACTORS APPLY TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENTS’ PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN?
Australian residents should have regard to risk factors relevant to investment in securities generally and, in particular, to the holding of the Shares. For example, the price at which Shares are quoted on the Nasdaq Global Select Market may increase or decrease due to a number of factors. There is no guarantee that the price of the Shares will increase. Factors which may affect the price of the Shares include fluctuations in the domestic and international market for listed stocks, general economic conditions, including interest rates, inflation rates, commodity and oil prices, changes to government fiscal, monetary or regulatory policies, legislation or regulation, the nature of the markets in which the Company operates and general operational and business risks.
More information about potential factors that could affect the Company’s business and financial results is included in (a) the Company’s latest Annual Report filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or the latest prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that contains audited financial statements for the Company’s latest fiscal year for which such statements have been filed, and (b) all other reports filed pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act since the end of the fiscal year covered by the document referred to in (a). Copies of these reports are available at http://www.sec.gov/, on the Company’s “Investor Relations” page at http://investor.analog.com/, and upon request to the Company.
In addition, you should be aware that the Australian dollar value of the Shares you may acquire at vesting will be affected by the U.S. dollar/Australian dollar exchange rate. Participation in the Plan involves certain risks related to fluctuations in this rate of exchange.
11. PLAN MODIFICATION, TERMINATION ETC.
Except as provided in the Plan, the board of directors of the Company may amend or terminate the Plan at any time. In addition, the board of directors may amend, modify or terminate outstanding awards, provided that an award holder’s consent is obtained unless the board of directors determines that the action would not materially or adversely affect the award holder.
12. WHAT ARE THE AUSTRALIAN TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN?
The following is a summary of the tax consequences as of October 2020 for an Australian resident employee who receives Performance RSUs under the Plan. You may also be subject to Medicare levy and surcharge.
We note that for Performance RSUs granted under the Plan prior to 1 July 2015, different employee share scheme rules apply. The following taxation summary applies only to Performance RSUs granted on or after 1 July 2015. If you hold Performance RSUs granted before 1 July 2015, please consult with your personal tax advisor on the applicable tax treatment.
This summary is necessarily general in nature and does not purport to be tax advice in relation to an actual or potential recipient of Performance RSUs.
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APPENDIX C
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
If you are a citizen or resident of another country for local tax law purposes or if you transfer employment to another country after the Performance RSUs are granted to you, the information contained in this summary may not be applicable to you. You should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the tax or other laws in Australia and in your country apply to your specific situation.
If you are awarded Performance RSUs under the Plan, you should not rely on this summary as anything other than a broad guide, and you should obtain independent taxation advice specific to your particular circumstances before making the decision to accept the Performance RSUs.
(a) What is the effect of the grant of the Performance RSUs?
The Australian tax legislation contains specific rules, in Division 83A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, governing the taxation of shares and rights (called “ESS interests”) acquired by employees under employee share schemes. The Performance RSUs granted under the Plan should be regarded as a right to acquire shares and accordingly, an ESS interest for these purposes.
Your assessable income includes the ESS interest at grant, unless the ESS interest is subject to a “real risk of forfeiture,” in which case you will be subject to deferred taxation.
In the case of the Performance RSUs, the “real risk of forfeiture” test requires that:
(i) there must be a real risk that, under the conditions of the Plan, you will forfeit the Performance RSUs or lose them (other than by disposing of them or in connection with the vesting of the Performance RSUs); or
(ii) there must be a real risk that if your Performance RSUs vest, under the conditions of the Plan, you will forfeit the underlying Shares or lose them other than by disposing of them.
The terms of your Performance RSU award are set out in the Additional Documents. It is understood that your Performance RSUs will satisfy the real risk of forfeiture test and that you will be subject to deferred taxation (i.e., you generally should not be subject to tax when the Performance RSUs are granted to you).
(b) When will you be taxed if your Performance RSUs are subject to a real risk of forfeiture?
You will be required to include an amount in your assessable income for the income year (i.e., the financial year ending 30 June) in which the earliest of the following events occurs in relation to the Performance RSUs (the “ESS deferred taxing point”).
Your ESS deferred taxing point will be the earliest of the following:
(i) when there are no longer any genuine restrictions on the vesting of the Performance RSUs and there is no real risk of you forfeiting your Performance RSUs;
(ii) when the Performance RSUs are settled and there is no genuine restriction on the disposal of the underlying Shares; and
(iii) your cessation of employment (but see Section 11(e) below).
Generally, this means that you will be subject to tax when your Performance RSUs vest. However, the ESS deferred taxing point for your Performance RSUs will be moved to the time you sell the underlying Shares if you sell the shares within 30 days of the original ESS deferred taxing point. In other words, you must report the income in the income year in which the sale occurs and not when the original ESS deferred taxing point occurs if you sell the underlying Shares in an arm’s length transaction within 30 days of that original ESS deferred taxing point.
In addition to income taxes, the assessable amount may also be subject to Medicare Levy and surcharge (if applicable).
(c) What is the amount to be included in your assessable income if an ESS deferred taxing point occurs?
The amount you must include in your assessable income in the income year (i.e., the financial year ending 30 June) in which the ESS deferred taxing point occurs in relation to your Performance RSUs (i.e., typically at vesting) will be the difference between the “market value” of the underlying Shares at the ESS deferred taxing point and the cost base of the Performance RSUs (which should be nil because you do not have to pay anything to acquire the Performance RSUs or the underlying Shares).
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APPENDIX C
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
If, however, you sell the underlying Shares in an arm’s length transaction within 30 days of the original ESS deferred taxing point, the amount to be included in your assessable income in the income year in which the sale occurs will be equal to the difference between the sale proceeds and the cost base of the Performance RSUs (which, again, should be nil).
(d) What is the market value of the Underlying Shares?
The “market value” of the Performance RSUs or the underlying Shares, as applicable, at the ESS deferred taxing point is determined according to the ordinary meaning of “market value” expressed in Australian currency. The Company will determine the market value in accordance with guidelines prepared by the Australian Taxation Office.
The Company has the obligation to provide you with certain information about your participation in the Plan at certain times, including after the end of the income year in which the ESS deferred taxing point occurs. This may assist you in determining the market value of your Performance RSUs or underlying Shares at the ESS deferred taxing point. However, this estimate may not be correct if you sell the Shares within 30 days of the vesting date, in which case it is your responsibility to report and pay the appropriate amount of tax based on the sales proceeds.
(e) What happens if I cease employment before my Performance RSUs vest?
If you cease employment with your employer prior to the vesting date of some or all of your Performance RSUs and the Performance RSUs do not vest upon termination of employment (i.e., they are forfeited), you may be treated as having never acquired the forfeited Performance RSUs in which case, no amount will be included in your assessable income.
(f) What tax consequences will arise when I sell my Shares?
If you sell the Shares acquired upon vesting of your Performance RSUs within 30 days of the original ESS deferred taxing point, your ESS deferred taxing point will be shifted to the date of sale for purposes of determining the amount of assessable income as described in Section 11(c) and you will not be subject to capital gains taxation.
If you sell the Shares acquired upon vesting of your Performance RSUs more than 30 days after the original ESS deferred taxing point, you will be subject to capital gains taxation to the extent that the sales proceeds exceed your cost basis in the Shares sold, assuming that the sale of Shares occurs in an arm’s-length transaction (as will generally be the case provided that the Shares are sold through the Nasdaq Stock Exchange). Your cost basis in the Shares will generally be equal to the market value of the Shares at the ESS deferred taxing point (which will generally be the vesting date) plus any incremental costs you incur in connection with the sale (e.g., brokers fees).
The amount of any capital gain you realize must be included in your assessable income for the year in which the Shares are sold. However, if you hold the Shares for at least one year prior to selling (excluding the dates you acquired and sold the Shares), you may be able to apply a discount to the amount of capital gain that you are required to include in your assessable income. If this discount is available, you may calculate the amount of capital gain to be included in your assessable income by first subtracting all available capital losses from your capital gains and then multiplying each capital gain by the discount percentage of 50%.
You are responsible for reporting any income you realize from the sale of Shares acquired upon vesting of Performance RSUs and paying any applicable taxes due on such income.
If your sales proceeds are lower than your cost basis in the Shares sold (assuming the sale occurred in an arm’s-length transaction), you will realize a capital loss. Capital losses may be used to offset capital gains realized in the current tax year or in any subsequent tax year, but may not be used to offset other types of income (e.g., salary or wage income).
(g) What are the taxation consequences if a dividend is paid on the Shares?
If you vest in the Performance RSUs and become a Company stockholder, you may be entitled to receive dividends on the Shares obtained from vesting in the Performance RSUs if the board of directors of the Company, in its discretion, declares a dividend. Any dividends paid on Shares will be subject to income tax in Australia in the tax year they are paid (even where such dividends are reinvested in Shares). The dividends are also subject to U.S. federal income tax withheld at source. You may be entitled to a foreign tax credit against your Australian income tax for the U.S. federal income tax withheld on any dividends.
(h) What are the tax withholding and reporting obligations associated with the Performance RSUs?
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APPENDIX C
OFFER DOCUMENT
OFFER OF PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
TO AUSTRALIAN RESIDENT EMPLOYEES
You will be responsible for reporting on your tax return and paying any tax liability in relation to the Performance RSUs and any Shares issued to you at vesting. It is also your responsibility to report and pay any tax liability on the sale of any Shares acquired under the Plan any dividends received.
Your employer will be required to withhold tax due on the Performance RSUs only if you have not provided your Tax File Number or Australian Business Number, as applicable, to your employer.
However, the Company or your employer will provide you (no later than 14 July after the end of the year) and the Commissioner of Taxation (no later than 14 August after the end of the year) with a statement containing certain information about your participation in the Plan in the income year in which the original ESS deferred taxing point occurs (typically the year of vesting). This statement will include an estimate of the market value of the underlying Shares at the taxing point. Please note, however, that, if you sell the Shares within 30 days of the ESS deferred taxing point, your taxing point will not be at the original ESS deferred taxing point, but will be the date of sale; as such, the amount reported by your employer may differ from your actual taxable amount (which would be based on the value of the Shares when sold, rather than at the ESS deferred taxing point). You will be responsible for determining this amount and calculating your tax accordingly.
13. WHAT ARE THE U.S. TAX CONSEQUENCES OF PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN?
Australian residents who are not U.S. citizens or tax residents should not be subject to U.S. tax by reason only of the award or vesting of the Performance RSUs and/or the sale of Shares, except with respect to dividends as described above. However, liability for U.S. tax may accrue if an Australian resident is otherwise subject to U.S. tax.
This is only an indication of the likely U.S. tax consequences for an Australian resident who is awarded Performance RSUs under the Plan. Each Australian resident should seek his or her own advice as to the U.S. tax consequences of the Plan.
We urge you to carefully review the information contained in this Offer Document and the Additional Documents.
ANALOG DEVICES, INC.
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APPENDIX D
EMPLOYER INFORMATION STATEMENT – DENMARK
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT ON GRANT DATE
Pursuant to section 3(1) of the Danish Act on the Use of Rights to Purchase or Subscribe for Shares etc. in Employment Relationships, as amended as of January 1, 2019 (the “Stock Option Act”), you are entitled to receive the following information regarding the grant of Performance Restricted Stock Units (“Performance RSUs”) by Analog Devices, Inc. (the “Company”) under the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) in a separate written statement. This statement contains only the information mentioned in the Stock Option Act; the other terms and conditions of your grant of Performance RSUs is described in detail in your Global Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (the “Agreement”), the appendix to your Agreement and the Plan.
1. Date of Grant
The Company approved the grant of Performance RSUs under the Plan on Grant Date. On this basis, the Date of Grant for your Performance RSUs is Grant Date.
2. Terms and Conditions of the Performance RSU Grant
The grant of Performance RSUs and other awards under the Plan is made at the sole discretion of the Company. In determining who will receive Performance RSUs, the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that are subject to the Performance RSUs, and all other terms and conditions of the Performance RSUs, the Company will consider a number of factors, including (but not limited to) the Company’s past, present and projected financial results, your personal performance and the value of the services that you render on the future value of the Company and its ongoing operations. Notwithstanding, the Company may decide, in its sole discretion, not to grant you additional Performance RSUs or other awards under the Plan in the future. Under the terms of the Plan and the Agreement, you have no entitlement or claim to receive future Performance RSU grants or other awards under the Plan.
3. Vesting Date of Performance RSUs
Your Performance RSUs will vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth in Section 1 of your Agreement. If you do not remain employed with the Company or one of the Company’s subsidiaries through the vesting date, you may forfeit all or a portion of your Performance RSUs as of the effective date of your termination, depending upon the particular circumstances of your termination and when it occurs. In this regard, please see Section 5 below.
When your Performance RSUs vest, the Company will issue one share of the Company’s common stock to you in settlement of each vested Performance RSU.
4. Exercise Price
Because each Performance RSU entitles you to receive one share of the Company’s common stock on the date of vesting without any cost to you or other payment required from you, there is no exercise price associated with the Performance RSUs.
5. Your Rights upon Termination of Service
In the event you terminate employment with the Company group, the vesting and forfeiture of your Performance RSUs will be determined in accord with the terms of your Agreement. In addition, you will be ineligible to receive any additional Performance RSU grants after your termination.
6. Financial Aspects of Participating in the Plan
The grant of Performance RSUs has no immediate financial consequences for you. The value of the Performance RSUs is not taken into account when calculating holiday allowances, pension contributions or other statutory consideration calculated on the basis of salary. The tax treatment of Performance RSUs depends on a number of aspects and thus, you are encouraged to seek particular advice regarding your tax position.
Shares of stock are financial instruments and investing in stocks will always have financial risk. The possibility of profit at the time of vesting will not only be dependent on the Company’s financial performance, but inter alia, also on the general development of the stock markets. In addition, before or after you vest in your Performance RSUs, the shares of the Company’s common stock could decrease in value even below the price of such stock on the Date of Grant.
7. Other Issues
This Statement does not intend to alter any provisions of the Plan or the Agreement (or any related document), and the Plan and the Agreement (and any related document) shall prevail in case of any ambiguities. However, your mandatory rights under the Stock Option Act shall prevail in case of any ambiguities.
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APPENDIX D
EMPLOYER INFORMATION STATEMENT – DENMARK
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT GRANT ON GRANT DATE
Notice Provided By:
Analog Devices, Inc.
One Analog Way
Wilmington, MA 01887
U.S.A.
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ARBEJDSGIVERERKLÆRING – DANMARK
Tildeling af “Restricted Stock Units” den GRANTDATE
I henhold til § 3, stk. 1, i lov om brug af køberet eller tegningsret m.v. i ansættelsesforhold, som ændret virkning fra 1. januar 2019 (“Aktieoptionsloven”) er du berettiget til i en særskilt skriftlig erklæring at modtage følgende oplysninger om Analog Devices, Inc.’s (“Selskabets”) tildeling af “Performance Restricted Stock Units” (“RSU’er”) i henhold til Analog Devices, Inc.’s 2020 medarbejderaktieordning (“Ordningen”). Denne erklæring indeholder kun de oplysninger, der er nævnt i Aktieoptionsloven. De øvrige vilkår og betingelser for tildelingen er beskrevet nærmere i Global Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement (“Aftalen”), i tillægget til Aftalen og i Ordningen.
1. Tildelingsdato
Selskabets godkendte den Grant Date tildelingen af RSU’er i henhold til Ordningen. Tildelingsdatoen for dine RSU’er er således den Grant Date.
2. Vilkår og betingelser for RSU-tildelingen
RSU-tildelingen og øvrige tildelinger under Ordningen foretages efter Selskabets eget skøn. Ved fastlæggelsen af, hvem der skal modtage RSU’er, hvor mange af Selskabets ordinære aktier, der skal være genstand for RSU’er, og de øvrige vilkår og betingelser for RSU’erne, lægger Selskabet vægt på en række faktorer, herunder bl.a. Selskabets historiske, nuværende og forventede regnskabsmæssige resultater, dine personlige resultater og værdien af dine ydelser for Selskabets fremtidige værdi og løbende drift. Uanset ovenstående kan Selskabet frit vælge ikke at foretage yderligere RSU-tildelinger eller andre tildelinger til dig fremover. I henhold til Ordningen og Aftalen har du ikke ret til eller krav på fremover at modtage RSU-tildelinger eller andre tildelinger.
3. Modningsdato for RSU’er
Dine RSU’er modnes som anført i den modningsplan, der fremgår af afsnit 1 i Aftalen. Hvis du ikke forbliver ansat i Selskabet eller i et af Selskabets datterselskaber frem til modningsdatoen, kan du miste dine RSU’er helt eller delvist med virkning fra fratrædelsestidspunktet afhængig af de konkrete omstændigheder i forbindelse med din fratræden og tidspunktet herfor. Der henvises i den forbindelse til pkt. 5 nedenfor.
Når RSU’erne modnes, udsteder Selskabet én ordinær aktie i Selskabet til dig for hver RSU, der er modnet.
4. Udnyttelseskurs
Da hver RSU giver dig ret til at modtage én ordinær aktie i Selskabet på modningsdatoen, uden at du vil skulle betale nogen omkostninger eller andre beløb, er der ingen udnyttelseskurs forbundet med RSU’erne.
5. Din retsstilling i forbindelse med fratræden
Hvis din ansættelse i Selskabet eller dets koncern ophører, afhænger modningen og fortabelsen af RSU’erne af vilkårene i Aftalen. Derudover vil du ikke være berettiget til at få tildelt yderligere RSU’er efter din fratræden.
6. Økonomiske aspekter ved at deltage i Ordningen
Tildelingen af RSU’er har ingen umiddelbare økonomiske konsekvenser for dig.Værdien af RSU’erne indgår ikke i beregningen af feriepenge, pensionsbidrag eller andre lovpligtige, vederlagsafhængige ydelser. Den skattemæssige behandling af RSU’erne afhænger af flere forhold, og du opfordres derfor til at søge særskilt rådgivning vedrørende din skattemæssige situation.
Aktier er finansielle instrumenter, og investering i aktier vil altid være forbundet med en økonomisk risiko. Muligheden for at opnå en fortjeneste på modningstidspunktet afhænger således ikke kun af Selskabets økonomiske udvikling, men også af den generelle udvikling på aktiemarkedet. Derudover kan kursen på Selskabets aktier både før og efter overdragelsen af RSU’erne falde, måske endda til et niveau, der ligger under kursen på Tildelingsdatoen.
7. Diverse
Denne Erklæring har ikke til formål at ændre bestemmelserne i Ordningen eller Aftalen (eller i et dertil tilhørende dokument), og Ordningen og Aftalen (og eventuelle dertil tilhørende dokumenter) har forrang i tilfælde af flertydighed. Dine lovfæstede rettigheder i henhold til Aktieoptionsloven har dog forrang i tilfælde af flertydighed.
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ARBEJDSGIVERERKLÆRING – DANMARK
Tildeling af “Restricted Stock Units” den GRANTDATE
Meddelelse afgivet af:
Analog Devices, Inc.
One Analog Way
Wilmington, MA 01887
U.S.A.
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APPENDIX E
ISRAELI APPENDIX
Trust Arrangement. If the Participant resides in Israel and has not already signed an Israeli Appendix in connection with grants made under the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), then the Participant must print, sign & deliver the signed copy of this Israeli Appendix within 45 days to: Stock Plan Administrator, Analog Devices, Inc., Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 USA.
The Participant hereby understands and agrees that the Performance RSUs are offered subject to and in accordance with the terms of the Israeli Sub-Plan (the “Israeli Sub-Plan”) to the Plan under the 102 Capital Gains Track (as defined in the Israeli Sub-Plan), the Trust Agreement between the trustee appointed by Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. (the “Trustee”), Global Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, including Appendix A thereto (collectively, the “Restricted Stock Unit Agreement”), and the Plan. In the event of any inconsistencies among the Israeli Sub-Plan, the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, and/or the Plan, the Participant agrees that the Israeli Sub-Plan will govern the Performance RSUs granted to the Participant in Israel.
Please sign this Israeli Appendix and return it to the address shown on the top within 45 days of receipt. If Analog Devices, (Israel) Ltd. or Analog Devices, Inc. does not receive your signed Israel Appendix, your Performance RSUs shall terminate and will become null and void.
_________________________________________________ ___________________________________
Name: Participant Name Date
APPENDIX E - 1
APPENDIX F TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Onscreen disclaimer
If you are liable for National Insurance contributions (“NICs”) in the United Kingdom in connection with your restricted stock units or stock options (“Awards”) granted under the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), you are required to enter into an Election to transfer to you any liability for employer’s NICs that may arise in connection with your awards.
Clicking on the “ACCEPT” box indicates your acceptance of the Election. You should read the “Important Note on the Election to Transfer Employer NICs” before accepting the Election.
Important Note on the Election to Transfer Employer NICs
If you are liable for National Insurance contributions (“NICs”) in the United Kingdom in connection with Awards that have been granted or assumed and converted under the Plan, you are required to enter into an Election to transfer to you any liability for employer’s NICs that may arise in connection with your Awards.
By entering into the Election:
you agree that any employer’s NICs liability that may arise in connection with your Awards will be transferred to you;
you authorize your employer to recover an amount sufficient to cover this liability by such methods set out in the Award agreement including, but not limited to, deductions from your salary or other payments due or the sale of sufficient shares acquired pursuant to your Awards; and
you acknowledge that even if you have clicked on the “ACCEPT” box where indicated, the Company or your employer may still require you to sign a paper copy of this Election (or a substantially similar form) if the Company determines such is necessary to give effect to the Election.
Please read the Election carefully before accepting the Election.
Please print and keep a copy of the Election for your records.
APPENDIX F - 1
APPENDIX F TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
This Election is between:
A. The individual who has obtained authorized access to this Election (the “Employee”), who is employed by one of the employing companies listed in the attached schedule (the “Employer”) and who is eligible to receive restricted stock units and/or stock options (“Awards”) pursuant to the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), and
B. Analog Devices, Inc. of One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887, U.S.A. (the “Company”), which may grant Awards under the Plans and is entering into this Election on behalf of the Employer.
1. Introduction
1.1 This Election relates to all Awards granted to the Employee or assumed and converted under the Plan up to the termination dates of the Plans.
1.2 In this Election the following words and phrases have the following meanings:
(a) “Chargeable Event” means any event giving rise to Relevant Employment Income.
(b) "Relevant Employment Income" from Awards on which employer's National Insurance Contributions becomes due is defined as:
(i) an amount that counts as employment income of the earner under section 426 ITEPA (restricted securities: charge on certain post-acquisition events);
(ii) an amount that counts as employment income of the earner under section 438 of ITEPA (convertible securities: charge on certain post-acquisition events); or
(iii) any gain that is treated as remuneration derived from the earner's employment by virtue of section 4(4)(a) SSCBA, including without limitation:
(A) the acquisition of securities pursuant to the Awards (within the meaning of section 477(3)(a) of ITEPA);
(B) the assignment (if applicable) or release of the Awards in return for consideration (within the meaning of section 477(3)(b) of ITEPA);
(C) the receipt of a benefit in connection with the Awards, other than a benefit within (i) or (ii) above (within the meaning of section 477(3)(c) of ITEPA);
(c) “ITEPA” means the Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003.
(d) “SSCBA” means the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992.
1.3 This Election relates to the employer’s secondary Class 1 National Insurance Contributions (the “Employer’s Liability”) which may arise on Relevant Employment Income in respect of the Awards pursuant to section 4(4)(a) and/or paragraph 3B(1A) of Schedule 1 of the SSCBA.
1.4 This Election does not apply in relation to any liability, or any part of any liability, arising as a result of regulations being given retrospective effect by virtue of section 4B(2) of either the SSCBA, or the Social Security Contributions and Benefits (Northern Ireland) Act 1992.
1.5 This Election does not apply to the extent that it relates to relevant employment income which is employment income of the earner by virtue of Chapter 3A of Part VII of ITEPA (employment income: securities with artificially depressed market value).
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APPENDIX F TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
2. The Election
The Employee and the Company jointly elect that the entire liability of the Employer to pay the Employer’s Liability that arises on Relevant Employment Income is hereby transferred to the Employee. The Employee understands that, by electronically accepting this Election, he or she will become personally liable for the Employer’s Liability covered by this Election. This Election is made in accordance with paragraph 3B(1) of Schedule 1 of the SSCBA.
3. Payment of the Employer’s Liability
3.1 The Employee hereby authorizes the Company and/or the Employer to collect the Employer’s Liability in respect of any Relevant Employment Income from the Employee at any time after the Chargeable Event:
(i) by deduction from salary or any other payment payable to the Employee at any time on or after the date of the Chargeable Event; and/or
(ii) directly from the Employee by payment in cash or cleared funds; and/or
(iii) by arranging, on behalf of the Employee, for the sale of some of the securities which the Employee is entitled to receive in respect of the Awards; and/or
(iv) by any other means specified in the applicable award agreement.
3.2 The Company hereby reserves for itself and the Employer the right to withhold the transfer of any securities in respect of the Awards to the Employee until full payment of the Employer’s Liability is received.
3.3 The Company agrees to procure the remittance by the Employer of the Employer’s Liability to HM Revenue & Customs on behalf of the Employee within 14 days after the end of the UK tax month during which the Chargeable Event occurs (or within 17 days after the end of the UK tax month during which the Chargeable Event occurs if payments are made electronically).
4. Duration of Election
4.1 The Employee and the Company agree to be bound by the terms of this Election regardless of whether the Employee is transferred abroad or is not employed by the Employer on the date on which the Employer’s Liability becomes due.
4.2 This Election will continue in effect until the earliest of the following:
(i) the Employee and the Company agree in writing that it should cease to have effect;
(ii) on the date the Company serves written notice on the Employee terminating its effect;
(iii) on the date HM Revenue & Customs withdraws approval of this Election; or
(iv) after due payment of the Employer’s Liability in respect of the entirety of the Awards to which this Election relates or could relate, such that the Election ceases to have effect in accordance with its terms.
4.3 This Election will continue in force regardless of whether the Employee ceases to be an employee of the Employer.
4.4 Any reference in this Election to the Company and/or the Employer shall include that entity’s successors in title and assigns as permitted in accordance with the terms of the Plan and the relevant award agreement. This Election will continue in effect in respect of any awards which replace or replaced the Awards following their grant in circumstances where section 483 ITEPA applies.
Acceptance by the Employee
The Employee acknowledges that, by clicking on the “ACCEPT” box, the Employee agrees to be bound by the terms of this Election.
APPENDIX F - 3
APPENDIX F TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Acceptance by Analog Devices, Inc.
Analog Devices, Inc. acknowledges that, by signing this Election or arranging for the scanned signature of an authorized representative to appear on this Election, Analog Devices, Inc. agrees to be bound by the terms of this Election.
Signature for and on behalf of Analog Devices, Inc.
| /s/ Richard P. Ahern | ||
| Richard P. Ahern | ||
| Vice President, Global Total Rewards & HR Services | ||
Date: Grant Date
Name: Participant Name
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APPENDIX F TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Schedule of Employer Companies
The following are employer companies to which this Election may apply:
For each company, provide the following details:
Analog Devices Limited
| Registered Office: | 15 Pressing Lane, Blyth Road, Hayes, England, UB3 1EP | ||||
| Company Registration Number: | 00895439 | ||||
| Corporation Tax Reference: | 6873689030216A | ||||
| PAYE Reference: | 120/A4055 | ||||
Linear Technology (UK) Limited
| Registered Office: | 3 The Listons, Liston Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1FD | ||||
| Company Registration Number: | 02149602 | ||||
| Corporation Tax Reference: | 120PA00148447 | ||||
| PAYE Reference: | 120/L30589 | ||||
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Exhibit 10. 8
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
Private & Confidential (Addressee Only)
Participant Name
Employee ID
Grant ID: Client Grant ID
We are pleased to advise you (the “Participant”) that Analog Devices, Inc., a Massachusetts corporation (the “Company”), has granted to the Participant that number of Performance Restricted Stock Units (“Performance RSUs”) set forth below, subject to the terms and conditions of the Analog Devices, Inc. 2020 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and this Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, including Appendix A, which includes additional performance-based vesting conditions, and Appendix B, which includes any applicable country-specific provisions. This Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, together with Appendix A and Appendix B, is referred to as the “Agreement.” The grant of Performance RSUs reflects the Company’s confidence in the Participant’s commitment and contributions to the success and continued growth of the Company. All terms not defined in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in the Plan.
1. Performance Restricted Stock Unit.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Agreement, the Company has granted to the Participant that number of Performance RSUs (the “Award”) effective on the Date of Grant set forth below:
Date of Grant: Grant Date
Number of Performance RSUs (“Initial Grant Number”): Number of Awards Granted
Vesting Date: Cliff Vesting on the 60th day following the end of the Performance Period
If the Participant does not accept this Agreement by Grant Custom 4, or such other date that may be communicated, the Company will automatically accept the Agreement on the Participant’s behalf. If the Participant declines this Agreement, this Award shall terminate and will become null and void. The Participant may not decline this Agreement on or after Grant Custom 4.
Each one (1) Performance RSU shall, if and when it vests in accordance with this Agreement, automatically convert into one (1) share of Common Stock, issuable as provided below. The Performance RSUs are subject to the vesting provisions set forth in Section 2 (including any performance-based vesting conditions set forth in Appendix A), the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 3, and the right of the Company to retain Shares (as defined below) pursuant to Section 7.
2. Vesting and Conversion.
(a) Subject to the terms of the Plan and this Agreement, the Performance RSUs shall vest in accordance with the vesting conditions set forth in this Section 2 and the performance-based vesting conditions set forth in Appendix A. For purposes of this Agreement, Performance RSUs that have not vested as of the Vesting Date in accordance with this Section 2 and Appendix A are referred to as “Unvested Performance RSUs.” The shares of Common Stock that are issuable upon the vesting and conversion of the Performance RSUs are referred to in this Agreement as “Shares.” As soon as administratively practicable after the vesting and conversion of Performance RSUs (and in any event within sixty (60) days of the vesting date or event, as applicable), and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement, the Company shall deliver or cause to be delivered evidence (which may include a book entry by the Company’s transfer agent) of the Shares so issued in the name of the Participant to the brokerage firm designated by the Company to maintain the brokerage account established for the Participant or the Participant’s heirs, in the case of Section 2(c). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall not be obligated to issue Shares to or in the name of the Participant upon the vesting and conversion of any Performance RSUs unless the issuance of such Shares shall comply with all relevant provisions of law and other legal requirements including, without limitation, any applicable securities laws and the requirements of any stock exchange upon which shares of Common Stock may then be listed.
(b) In the event the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (as defined in Section 2(e)) is terminated either by the Participant, the Company, or the Employer for any reason or no reason (other than due to death or Disability), then in each such case, all of the Unvested Performance RSUs as of the date of termination shall terminate and be cancelled immediately and automatically and the Participant shall have no further rights with respect to such Unvested Performance RSUs.
(c) In the event of the Participant’s death prior to the end of the Performance Period, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest immediately upon death based on the following attainment levels for each of the Performance Measurement Periods: (i) if the death occurs following the last day of a Performance Measurement Period, an attainment level based on the actual attainment level determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board for each of the Performance Measurement Periods ending prior to the Participant’s death; and (ii) if the termination occurs prior to the last day of a Performance Measurement Period, an attainment level equal to 100% for each of the Performance Measurement Periods that end subsequent to the Participant’s death. In the event of the Participant’s death after the end of the Performance Period but prior to the Vesting Date, the Unvested
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Performance RSUs shall vest, on the date that the attainment level is determined, with respect to the number of Shares underlying the Performance RSUs that become eligible to vest based on the attainment level determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board.
(d) In the event the Participant becomes Disabled prior to the end of the Performance Period, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest immediately as of the date the Participant is determined to be Disabled (regardless of whether the Participant terminates employment prior to the Vesting Date) based on the following attainment levels for each of the Performance Periods: (i) if the Participant is determined to be Disabled following the last day of a Performance Measurement Period, an attainment level based on the actual attainment level determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board for each of the Performance Measurement Periods ending prior to the date that the Participant is determined to be Disabled; and (ii) if the Participant is determined to be Disabled prior to the last day of a Performance Measurement Period, an attainment level equal to 100% for each of the Performance Measurement Periods that end subsequent to the date that the Participants is determined to be Disabled. In the event the Participant is determined to be Disabled after the end of the Performance Period but prior to the Vesting Date, the Unvested Performance RSUs shall vest, on the date that the attainment level is determined, with respect to the number of Shares underlying the Performance RSUs that become eligible to vest based on the attainment level determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board. “Disabled” with respect to the Participant means, when and if, as a result of disease, injury or mental disorder, the Participant is incapable of engaging in regular service or occupation with the Company or the Employer (as defined in paragraph e) which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months, as determined by the Company.
(e) For purposes of this Agreement, employment shall include being an employee with the Company. Employment shall also include being an employee with any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the Company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company (the “Employer”). Should a Participant transfer employment to become a director, consultant or advisor to the Company or the Employer following the Date of Grant, he or she will still be considered employed for vesting purposes until he or she ceases to provide services to the Company or any direct or indirect parent or subsidiary of the Company, or any successor to the Company or any such parent or subsidiary of the Company.
3. Restrictions on Transfer.
(a) The Participant shall not sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber any Performance RSUs, either voluntarily or by operation of law.
(b) The Company shall not be required (i) to transfer on its books any of the Performance RSUs which have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions set forth herein or (ii) to treat as the owner of such Performance RSUs any transferee to whom such Performance RSUs have been transferred in violation of any of the provisions contained herein.
4. Not a Shareholder. The Performance RSUs represent an unfunded, unsecured promise by the Company to deliver Shares upon vesting and conversion of the Performance RSUs, and until vesting of the Performance RSUs and issuance of the Shares, the Participant shall not have any of the rights of a shareholder with respect to the Shares underlying the Performance RSUs. For the avoidance of doubt, the Participant shall have no right to receive any dividends and shall have no voting rights with respect to the Shares underlying the Performance RSUs for which the record date is on or before the date on which the Shares underlying the Performance RSUs are issued to the Participant.
5. Provisions of the Plan. The Performance RSUs and Shares, including the grant and issuance thereof, are subject to the provisions of the Plan. A copy of the Plan prospectus is available on the Company’s Intranet at https://thecircuit.web.analog.com/Pages/CircuitHome.aspx. (From The Circuit home page, click Knowledge Centers, HR, Employee Stock Programs. The related documents can be found in the right-hand column). If the Participant is unable to access this information via the Intranet, the Company’s Stock Plan Administrator can provide the Participant with copies (Stock_Plan_Admin@Analog.com).
6. Withholding Taxes.
(a) Regardless of any action the Company and/or the Employer, if different, takes with respect to any or all income tax (including U.S. federal, state and local taxes and/or non-U.S. taxes), social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax-related withholding (“Tax-Related Items”), the Participant acknowledges that the ultimate liability for all Tax-Related Items legally applicable to the Participant is and remains the Participant’s responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. The Participant further acknowledges that the Company and the Employer (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the Performance RSUs, including the grant of the Performance RSUs, the vesting of the Performance RSUs, the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired pursuant to the Performance RSUs and the receipt of any dividends; and (ii) do not commit to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the Performance RSUs to reduce or eliminate the Participant’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Participant becomes subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction between the Date of Grant and the date of any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction.
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(b) Prior to any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Participant will pay or make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company to satisfy all Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Participant authorizes the Company and/or the Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy the obligations, if any, with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the methods set forth below:
(i) the Company may withhold a sufficient number of whole Shares otherwise issuable upon the vesting of the Performance RSUs that have an aggregate Fair Market Value (as defined under the Plan) sufficient to pay the minimum Tax-Related Items required to be withheld with respect to the Shares. The cash equivalent of the Shares withheld will be used to settle the obligation to withhold the Tax-Related Items (determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the applicable vesting date); or
(ii) the Company may, in its discretion, withhold any amount necessary to pay the Tax-Related Items from the Participant’s salary or other amounts payable to the Participant; or
(iii) the Company may withhold from proceeds of the sale of Shares either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Participant’s behalf pursuant to this authorization).
provided, however, that if the Participant is a Section 16 officer of the Company under the Exchange Act, then the Company will withhold a sufficient number of whole Shares otherwise issuable upon the vesting of the Performance RSUs pursuant to (i) above, unless the use of such withholding method is problematic under applicable tax or securities law or has materially adverse accounting consequences, in which case, the obligation for Tax-Related Items will be satisfied pursuant to (iii).
The Company may withhold or account for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory withholding amounts or other applicable withholding rates, including maximum applicable rates in the Participant’s jurisdiction(s). If the Company and/or the Employer withhold more than the amount necessary to satisfy the liability for Tax-Related Items, the Participant may receive a refund of the over-withheld amount in cash and will have no entitlement to the equivalent in Shares. If the obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied by withholding in Shares, for tax purposes, the Participant is deemed to have been issued the full number of Shares subject to the vested Performance RSU, notwithstanding that a number of the Shares are held back solely for the purpose of paying the Tax-Related Items.
In the event the withholding requirements are not satisfied through the withholding of Shares or through the Participant’s salary or other amounts payable to the Participant, no Shares will be issued upon vesting of the Performance RSUs unless and until satisfactory arrangements (as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board) have been made by the Participant with respect to the payment of any Tax-Related Items which the Company and/or the Employer determine, in each of its sole discretion, must be withheld or collected with respect to such Performance RSUs. No fractional Shares will be withheld or issued pursuant to the grant of the Performance RSUs and the issuance of Shares hereunder. By accepting this grant of Performance RSUs, the Participant expressly consents to the withholding of Shares and/or cash as provided for hereunder. All other Tax-Related Items related to the Performance RSUs and any Shares delivered in payment thereof are the Participant’s sole responsibility.
7. Option of Company to Deliver Cash. Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this Agreement, and except as set forth in Appendix B, where share settlement is otherwise prohibited under local law or may present adverse tax consequences to the Participant, at the time the Performance RSUs vest, the Company may elect, in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board, to deliver by wire transfer to the Participant in lieu of Shares an equivalent amount of cash (determined by reference to the closing price of the Common Stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the applicable vesting date). If the Company elects to deliver cash to the Participant, the Company is authorized to retain such amount as is sufficient in the opinion of the Company to satisfy the Tax-Related Items withholding obligations of the Company and/or the Employer pursuant to Section 6 herein.
8. Repatriation and Other Legal Requirements. The Participant agrees as a condition of the grant of the Performance RSUs, as applicable, to repatriate all payments attributable to the Shares and/or cash acquired under the Plan (including, but not limited to, dividends and any proceeds derived from the sale of the Shares acquired pursuant to the Performance RSUs) in accordance with all foreign exchange rules and regulations applicable to the Participant. In addition, the Participant also agrees to take any and all actions, and consent to any and all actions taken by the Company and its subsidiaries, as may be required to allow the Company and its subsidiaries to comply with all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Participant. Finally, the Participant agrees to take any and all actions as may be required to comply with the Participant’s personal legal and tax obligations under all laws, rules and regulations applicable to the Participant.
9. Miscellaneous.
(a) No Rights to Employment. The grant of the Performance RSUs shall not confer upon the Participant any right to continue in the employ of the Company or the Employer, nor limit in any way the right of the Company or the Employer to terminate the Participant’s employment at any time. Except in the event of Disability or termination of employment due to death, the vesting of the Performance RSUs pursuant to Section 2 and Appendix A, is earned only by satisfaction of the performance-based vesting
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conditions and continuing service as an employee at the will of the Company or the Employer through the Vesting Date (not through the act of being hired or engaged or being granted the Performance RSUs hereunder).
(b) Discretionary Nature. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be amended, cancelled, or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan. The Participant’s participation in the Plan is voluntary. The grant of the Performance RSUs under the Plan is a one-time benefit and does not create any contractual or other right to receive a grant of Performance RSUs or any other award under the Plan or other benefits in lieu thereof in the future. Future grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company, including, but not limited to, the form and timing of any grant, the number of Shares subject to the grant, and the vesting provisions. Any amendment, modification or termination of the Plan shall not constitute a change or impairment of the terms and conditions of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer. The Performance RSUs and income from such Performance RSUs shall not be included in any calculation of severance, resignation, redundancy, end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension, or retirement benefits or similar payments. The Performance RSUs should in no event be considered as compensation for, or relating in any way to, past services for the Company or the Employer.
(c) Exclusion from Termination Indemnities and Other Benefits. The value of the Performance RSUs and any other awards granted under the Plan is an extraordinary item of compensation outside the scope of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (and the Participant’s employment contract, if any). Any grant under the Plan, including the grant of the Performance RSUs and the income and value of same, is not part of normal or expected compensation or salary. Further, the Performance RSUs and the Shares, and the income and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation.
(d) No Entitlement. In consideration of the grant of Performance RSUs, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Performance RSUs resulting from termination of the Participant’s employment with the Company or the Employer (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later to be found invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where the Participant is employed or the terms of the Participant’s employment contract, if any) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Company from any such claim that may arise; if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, the Participant shall be deemed irrevocably to have waived the Participant’s entitlement to pursue such claim.
(e) Exchange Rates. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that neither the Company nor the Employer shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between the Participant’s local currency and the United States Dollar that may affect the value of the Performance RSUs or of any amounts due to the Participant pursuant to the vesting and settlement of the Performance RSUs or the subsequent sale of any Shares.
(f) Future Value of Shares. The future value of the underlying Shares is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty.
(g) Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement, and each other provision of this Agreement shall be severable and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.
(h) Binding Effect. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and the Participant and his or her respective heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns, subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth in Section 3 of this Agreement.
(i) Notice. Each notice relating to this Award shall be in writing (which shall include electronic form) and delivered in person, electronically or by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the address as hereinafter provided. Each notice shall be deemed to have been given on the date it is received. Each notice to the Company shall be addressed to it at its offices at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887, Attention: Chief Financial Officer. Each notice to the Participant shall be addressed to the Participant at the Participant’s last known mailing or email address, as applicable, on the records of the Company.
(j) Pronouns. Whenever the context may require, any pronouns used in this Agreement shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine or neuter forms, and the singular form of nouns and pronouns shall include the plural, and vice versa.
(k) Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Plan constitute the entire understanding between the parties, and supersede all prior agreements and understandings, relating to the subject matter of these documents.
(l) Governing Law. This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and enforced in accordance with the internal laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts without regard to any applicable conflicts of laws.
(m) Compliance with Laws. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an available exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the Shares, the Company shall not be required to deliver any Shares prior to the completion of any registration or qualification of the Shares under any U.S. or non-
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U.S. federal, state, or local securities or exchange control law or under rulings or regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or of any other governmental regulatory body, or prior to obtaining any approval or other clearance from any U.S. or non-U.S. federal, state, or local governmental agency, which registration, qualification or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Participant understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Shares with the SEC or any state or non-U.S. securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the Shares. The Participant also understands and agrees that the Awards granted under the Plan, including the Performance RSUs and the underlying Shares, are subject to the listing standards of any national securities exchange or association on which the Company’s securities are listed or as is otherwise required by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and any SEC regulations, as now or hereafter in effect. Further, the Participant agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend the Plan and the Agreement without the Participant’s consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of Shares.
(n) Interpretation. The interpretation and construction of any terms or conditions of this Agreement or the Plan, or other matters related to the Plan, by the Compensation Committee of the Board shall be final and conclusive.
(o) Participant’s Acceptance. The Participant is urged to read this Agreement carefully and to consult with his or her own legal counsel regarding the terms and consequences of this Agreement and the legal and binding effect of this Agreement. By virtue of his or her acceptance of this Award, the Participant is deemed to have accepted and agreed to all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the provisions of the Plan.
(p) Electronic Delivery. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to the Performance RSUs or other awards granted to the Participant under the Plan by electronic means. The Participant hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agrees to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
(q) English Language. The Participant acknowledges and agrees that it is the Participant’s express intent that this Agreement, the Plan and all other documents, notices and legal proceedings entered into, given or instituted pursuant to the Performance RSUs, be drawn up in English. If the Participant has received this Agreement, the Plan or any other documents related to the Performance RSUs translated into a language other than English, and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version shall control.
(r) Appendix B. Notwithstanding any provisions herein to the contrary, if the Participant transfers the Participant’s residence and/or employment to a country other than the United States, the Performance RSUs shall be subject to any additional terms and conditions for such country as may be set forth in Appendix B to this Agreement. Moreover, if the Participant relocates to one of the countries included in Appendix B, the additional terms and conditions for such country will apply to the Participant, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable in order to comply with local law or facilitate the administration of the Plan. Appendix B constitutes part of this Agreement.
(s) Additional Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on the Performance RSUs, any Shares acquired pursuant to the Performance RSUs, and the Participant’s participation in the Plan, to the extent the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such other requirements are necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. Such requirements may include (but are not limited to) requiring the Participant to sign any agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
(t) Private Placement. The Company has submitted filings in the United States in connection with the equity incentive plan under which this Award was made. The Company has not submitted any registration statement, prospectus or other filings with other local securities authorities (unless otherwise required under such local law), and the grant of the Award is not intended to be a public offering of securities in any other jurisdiction or subject to the supervision of other local securities authorities.
(u) Changes in Capitalization. In the event of any stock split, reverse stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, combination of shares, reclassification of shares, spin-off or other similar change in capitalization or event, or any non-cash distribution to holders of Common Stock, the number of Performance RSUs, and Shares issuable upon vesting and conversion thereof, shall be appropriately adjusted in such manner as shall be determined by the Compensation Committee.
(v) No Advice Regarding Grant. The Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding the Participant’s participation in the Plan, or the Participant’s acquisition or sale of Shares. The Participant is encouraged to 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.
(w) Insider Trading Restrictions/Market Abuse Laws. The Participant acknowledges that, depending on the Participant’s or the Participant’s broker’s country of residence or where the Common Stock is listed, the Participant may be subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws in applicable jurisdictions which may affect the Participant’s ability to accept, acquire, sell, or otherwise dispose of Common Stock, rights to Common Stock (e.g., Performance RSUs), or rights linked to the value of Common Stock (e.g., phantom awards, futures) under the Plan during such times as the Participant is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws or regulations in the Participant’s country). Local insider trading
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laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Participant placed before possessing inside information. Furthermore, the Participant could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a “need to know” basis) and (ii) “tipping” third parties or causing them otherwise to buy or sell securities. Keep in mind third parties includes fellow employees. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any applicable Company insider trading policy. The Participant acknowledges that it is his or her responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Participant should speak to his or her personal advisor on this matter.
(x) Foreign Asset/Account, Exchange Control, and Tax Reporting. The Participant may be subject to foreign asset/account, exchange control and/or tax reporting requirements as a result of the vesting of the Performance RSUs, the acquisition, holding, and/or transfer of Shares or cash resulting from participation in the Plan and/or the opening and maintenance of a brokerage or bank account in connection with the Plan. The Participant may be required to report such assets, accounts, account balances and values and/or related transactions to the applicable authorities in his or her country. The Participant also may be required to repatriate sale proceeds or other funds received as a result of participation in the Plan to the Participant’s country through a designated broker or bank and/or within a certain time after receipt. The Participant acknowledges that he or she is responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable foreign asset/account, exchange control and tax reporting requirements. The Participant further understands that he or she should consult the Participant’s personal legal advisor on these matters.
(y) Waiver. The Participant acknowledges that a waiver by the Company or 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 Participant or any other participant.
| By: | /s/ Ray Stata | By: | /s/ Vincent Roche | ||||||||||||||
| Ray Stata, Chairman of the Board of Directors | Vincent Roche, President & Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||||||||||
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APPENDIX A TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
1. Performance Period. The three-year period beginning on the first day of the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2021 and ending on the last day of the fourth quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2023 (the “Performance Period”). The Performance Period shall consist of the following three performance measurement periods: (i) the one-year period commencing on the first day of the first quarter and ending on the last day of the fourth quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2021 (“FY 2021 Period”); (ii) the one-year period commencing on the first day of the first quarter and ending on the last day of the fourth quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2022 (“FY 2022 Period”) and (iii) and the one-year period commencing on the first day of the first quarter and ending on the last day of the fourth quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2023 (“FY 2023 Period,” and collectively, the “Performance Measurement Periods”).
2. Vesting Date. The 60th day following the end of the Performance Period
3. Determination Date: The date the Compensation Committee of the Board determines the level of attainment of the Revenue Goal for each of the three corresponding Performance Measurement Periods, which date shall be as soon as practicable following the last day of the applicable Performance Measurement Period.
Subject to Section 2(a) through 2(d) of the Performance Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, the Participant shall vest on the Vesting Date in the number of Performance RSUs, if any, that the Compensation Committee of the Board determines to be eligible to vest based on the attainment level of the Revenue Goals described in Section 4 below, provided the Participant continues to provide services to the Company or the Employer, or their respective successors, through the Vesting Date.
4. Performance Parameters. The Performance Parameters are based on the attainment of the Revenue Goal established for each of the Performance Measurement Periods. The attainment level, ranging from 0% to 200%, of the Revenue Goal applicable to each Performance Measurement Period shall be measured separately on each corresponding Determination Date and weighted equally. The number of Performance RSUs that shall vest shall be equal to a number of Performance RSUs that is between 0% and 200% of the Initial Grant Number. Attainment among the Revenue Goal attainment levels is subject to interpolation on a linear basis.
(a) “Revenue Goal” shall mean the goal related to Revenue for each of the Performance Measurement Periods approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board in connection with the grant of the Award.
(b) “Revenue” means the revenue on a sell-through basis (POS) for the China Technology Group (CHNTG) as determined by the Company’s financial reporting system and verified by the Company’s Corporate Controller. Products that have been classified under CHNTG as of the first day of the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal year 2021 and any future products released by the CHNTG will be included in Revenue for the entire measurement period. If there are any reorganizations subsequent to the Date of Grant, the revenue from those products that move from other business units will be excluded from the calculation of Revenue. Revenue relating to any acquisitions that occur after the grant date shall be excluded from the calculation.
(c) The definition of or method of determining Revenue for purposes of ascertaining the attainment level of the Revenue Goal may, in the discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board, be adjusted to eliminate the impact of any unanticipated events relating to unusual or extraordinary corporate transactions, events or developments.
APPENDIX A - 1
Examples illustrating the application of the Performance Parameters are set forth below:
| Payout Percent | Number of Potential Shares Attained | Performance Parameters | ||||||
| 0% | 0 | Revenue Goal does not meet minimum threshold approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board | ||||||
| 100% | Number of Awards Granted | Revenue Goal meets target approved by Compensation Committee of the Board | ||||||
| 200% | Grant Custom 2 | Revenue Goal meets or exceeds the maximum target approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board | ||||||
APPENDIX A - 2
APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
This Appendix B includes additional terms and conditions that govern the Performance RSUs granted to the Participant if the Participant resides and/or works in one of the countries listed herein. These terms and conditions are in addition to, or, if so indicated, in place of, the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement. Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Appendix B shall have the meanings set forth in the Plan and/or the Agreement.
This Appendix B also includes certain issues of which the Participant should be aware with respect to his or her participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control, income tax and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of December 2020. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that the Participant not rely on the information noted herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of participation in the Plan because the information may be out of date when the Performance RSUs vest or Shares acquired under the Plan subsequently are sold.
In addition, the information is general in nature and may not apply to the Participant’s particular situation, and the Company is not in a position to assure the Participant of any particular result. Therefore, the Participant should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Participant’s country may apply to his or her situation.
Finally, the Participant understands that if he or she is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Participant is currently residing and/or working, transfers employment after the Date of Grant, or is considered a resident of another country for local law purposes, the information contained herein may not apply to the Participant, and the Company shall, in its discretion, determine to what extent the terms and conditions contained herein shall apply.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO PARTICIPANTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.
Data Privacy Information and Consent. The Company is located at One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A. and grants employees of the Company and its subsidiaries Performance RSUs, at the Company’s sole discretion. If the Participant would like to participate in the Plan, please review the following information about the Company’s data processing practices and declare the Participant’s consent.
(a) Data Collection and Usage. The Company collects, processes and uses personal data of Participants, including, name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number or other identification number, salary, citizenship, job title, any shares of stock or directorships held in the Company, and details of all Performance RSUs, canceled, vested, or outstanding in the Participant’s favor, which the Company receives from the Participant or the Employer. If the Company offers the Participant a grant of Performance RSUs under the Plan, then the Company will collect the Participant’s personal data for purposes of allocating stock and implementing, administering and managing the Plan. The Company’s legal basis for the processing of the Participant’s personal data would be his or her consent.
(b) Stock Plan Administration Service Providers. The Company transfers participant data to Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC, an independent service provider based in the United States, which assists the Company with the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. In the future, the Company may select a different service provider and share the Participant’s data with another company that serves in a similar manner. The Company’s service provider will open an account for the Participant to receive and trade shares of Common Stock. The Participant will be asked to agree on separate terms and data processing practices with the service provider, which is a condition to the Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan.
(c) International Data Transfers. The Company and its service providers are based in the United States. If the Participant is outside the United States, the Participant should note that his or her country has enacted data privacy laws that are different from the United States and that the United States might not provide a level of protection of personal data equivalent to the level of protection in the Participant's country. In order to ensure an appropriate level of protection for the transfer of the Participant’s personal data to the Company in the United States, the Company has implemented the EU Standard Contractual Clauses. However, the onward transfer of the Participant’s personal data by the Company to its service provider is not subject to appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses and is based solely on the Participant’s consent. The Participant understands and acknowledges that this might result in certain risks to the protection of his or her personal data due to the lack of legal principles governing the processing of the personal data, oversight by a supervisory authority or enforceable data subject rights in the United States.
(d) Data Retention. The Company will use the Participant’s personal data only as long as is necessary to implement, administer and manage the Participant’s participation in the Plan or as required to comply with legal or regulatory obligations, including under tax, securities, exchange control, and labor laws. This period may extend beyond the Participant’s employment with the Employer. If the Company keeps data longer, it would be to satisfy legal or regulatory obligations and the Company’s legal basis would be relevant laws or regulations.
APPENDIX B - 1
APPENDIX B TO
2020 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
PERFORMANCE RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
(e) Voluntariness and Consequences of Consent Denial or Withdrawal. The Participant’s participation in the Plan and the Participant’s grant of consent is purely voluntary. The Participant may deny or withdraw his or her consent at any time. If the Participant does not consent, or if the Participant withdraws his or her consent, the Participant cannot participate in the Plan. This would not affect the Participant’s salary from or employment with the Employer; the Participant would merely forfeit the opportunities associated with the Plan.
(f) Data Subject Rights. The Participant has a number of rights under data privacy laws in his or her country. Depending on where the Participant is based, the Participant’s rights may include the right to (a) request access or copies of personal data the Company processes, (b) rectification of incorrect data, (c) deletion of data, (d) restrictions on processing, (e) portability of data, (f) lodge complaints with competent authorities in the Participant’s country, and/or (g) a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Participant’s personal data. To receive clarification regarding the Participant’s rights or to exercise the Participant’s rights please contact the Company at Analog Devices, Inc., One Analog Way, Wilmington, Massachusetts, 01887 U.S.A., Attention: Stock Plan Administrator.
Language. The Participant acknowledges that he or she is sufficiently proficient in English, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, to understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
CHINA
The following provision applies if the Participant is subject to exchange control restrictions and regulations in the People's Republic of China (“PRC”), including the requirements imposed by the China State Administration of Foreign Exchange (“SAFE”), as determined by the Company in its sole discretion:
Vesting. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan or the Agreement, the Performance RSUs will not vest and no Shares will be issued to the Participant unless and until all necessary exchange control or other approvals with respect to the Performance RSUs under the Plan have been obtained from the SAFE or its local counterpart (“SAFE Approval”). In the event that SAFE Approval has not been obtained prior to any date(s) on which the RSUs are scheduled to vest in accordance with the vesting schedule set forth in the Agreement, the Performance RSUs will not vest until the seventh day of the month following the month in which SAFE Approval is obtained (the “Actual Vesting Date”). If the Participant’s status as a service provider terminates prior to the Actual Vesting Date, the Participant shall not be entitled to vest in any portion of the Performance RSUs and the Performance RSUs shall be forfeited without any liability to the Company, the Employer or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company.
Exchange Control Requirements. Due to exchange control laws in the PRC, Shares acquired through Performance RSU vestings must be maintained in the Fidelity (or any successor broker designated by the Company) brokerage account until the Shares are sold. When the Shares are sold, all proceeds must be repatriated to the PRC and held in a special exchange control account maintained by the Company, the Employer or one of the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC. To the extent that the Participant holds any Shares on the date that is three (3) months (or such other period as may be required by the SAFE) after the date of the Participant’s termination of employment with the Company or the Employer, the Participant authorizes Fidelity (or any successor broker designated by the Company) to sell such Shares on the Participant’s behalf at that time or as soon as is administratively practical thereafter. The Participant understands and agrees that the Company's designated broker is under no obligation to arrange for the sale of the Shares at any particular price. Upon the sale of the Shares, the Company agrees to pay the Participant the cash proceeds from the sale, less any brokerage fees or commissions and subject to any obligation to satisfy Tax-Related Items.
The Participant further is required to repatriate to the PRC any dividends or dividend equivalents paid to the Participant in relation to Performance RSUs through a special exchange control account established by the Company, the Employer, or one of the Company’s subsidiaries in the PRC. The Participant hereby agrees that any cash proceeds from the Participant’s participation in the Plan may be transferred to such special account prior to being delivered to the Participant.
The Participant also understands and agrees that there will be a delay between the date the Shares are sold and the date the cash proceeds are distributed to the Participant. The Participant agrees to bear any currency fluctuation risk between the time the Shares are sold and the time the cash proceeds are distributed to the Participant through the special account described above. The Participant further agrees to comply with any other requirements that may be imposed by the Company in the future in order to facilitate compliance with exchange control requirements in the PRC.
Tax Liability. Taxes are due at the time of vesting of the Performance RSUs. The Participant understands and agrees that Tax-Related Items may be taken by the Employer from the Participant’s salary or other cash compensation.
APPENDIX B - 2
Exhibit 10.9
Mr. Steven Pietkiewicz
VIA EMAIL
Re: Severance Agreement and Release
Dear Steve:
This letter summarizes the terms of your retirement from employment with Analog Devices, Inc. (the “Company”). The purpose of this letter (also referred to as the “Agreement”), and the supplemental release attached as Schedule A, is to outline your retirement arrangement and to release the Company from all legally waivable claims. The retirement terms set out in Sections 1 and 2 of this Agreement are contingent on the Company receiving approval of those terms from the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors at its February 16, 2021 meeting.
By signing this Agreement, you will be giving up valuable legal rights. For this reason, it is very important that you carefully review and understand the Agreement before signing it. The deadline for accepting this Agreement is twenty-one (21) days from the date of receipt. The Company encourages you to consult with a lawyer or other trusted advisor, before signing the document.
Subject to approval of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors at the meeting scheduled to take place on February 16, 2021 meeting, the terms of your retirement are as follows:
1. Employment Status and Final Payments:
(a) Your retirement from employment with the Company will be effective as of October 17, 2021 (the “Retirement Date”). Starting on January 31, 2021, and ending on the Retirement Date, you will serve as an advisor to Senior Vice President Martin Cotter. During the period between January 31, 2021 and the Retirement Date you will continue to receive your base pay, and participate in benefit plans, in the same manner and, as to the benefit plans, subject to the same terms and conditions, as prior to January 31, 2021.
(b) Your resignation from your current role and membership on the Chief Executive Officer’s staff will be effective on January 31, 2021. The Compensation Committee will accept your resignation as a Section 16 Officer at its meeting scheduled for February 16, 2021.
(c) You will receive a payment on the Retirement Date for all earned salary or wages and for all accrued but unused vacation time and any full sabbatical that you were granted and have not used.
(d) If you are a participant in the Sales Compensation Plan, you will receive compensation plan payments (which include the Profit Component) up to the last fully completed quarter worked based on your eligible earnings as of the Retirement Date. The payments, if any, will be paid when due to you in compliance with the terms of the Sales Compensation Plan.
(e) Any outstanding stock options, RSUs, RSAs or other equity awards that you have been granted and currently hold will be governed by and subject to the terms of the applicable plan and your specific grant documents.
(f) Deferred compensation will be distributed to you in accordance with the terms of the Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan and consistent with the election you made at the time you became eligible to participate in the Plan. In compliance with the tax laws, your deferred compensation distributions will be delayed until six (6) months after your Retirement Date.
(g) You have (i) received all compensation due you as a result of services performed for the Company; (ii) reported to the Company any and all work-related injuries or occupational disease incurred by you during your employment; (iii) been properly provided by the Company any leave requested under the FMLA or similar state local laws and have not been subjected to any improper treatment, conduct or actions due to a request for or taking such leave; (iv) had the opportunity to provide the Company with written notice of any and all concerns regarding suspected ethical and compliance issues or violations on the part of the Company or any other released person or entity; and (v) reported any pending judicial or administrative complaints, claims, or actions against the Company or any other released person or entity. You further acknowledge that you do not have a pending claim of unlawful discrimination; harassment; sexual harassment, abuse, assault, or other criminal conduct; or retaliation.
2. Consideration: You agree and acknowledge that you are receiving bargained for consideration in exchange for the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to the Release, Confidentiality and Continuing Post-Employment Obligations provisions set forth herein. In exchange for, and in consideration of, your full execution of this Agreement within 21 days and the Supplemental Release of Legal Claims attached as Schedule A on or after your Retirement Date, and after the seven (7)-day revocation period set forth in both Agreements has expired without being exercised, the Company agrees as follows:
(a) Severance Pay: The Company will provide you with severance pay equivalent to Forty-Nine (49) weeks (“the Severance Period”) of base salary, which is equal to Four Hundred Twenty-Four Thousand & Thirty-Eight Dollars ($424,038.00) (“Severance Pay”). Severance Pay will be paid in a lump sum, less customary payroll deductions, taxes and withholdings. The lump sum will be paid to you within thirty (30) days of the effective date of the Supplemental Release of Legal Claims attached as Schedule A. The term “effective date” is as defined in Section 4 of the Supplemental Release of Legal Claims.
i. The Severance Pay in Section 2(a) and medical insurance subsidies outlined in Section 2(c) below are intended as retirement benefits. If during the Severance Period you accept a job with another employer, begin an engagement as an independent contractor or otherwise become self-employed, such conduct is inconsistent with retirement, and,
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as a result, the benefits outlined in Section 2(c) below will cease as of the date you commence new employment or you start your new engagement or other business venture. It is also agreed that such conduct constitutes a material breach of this Agreement for which the Company can pursue damages in a breach of contract action. For this reason, you are obligated to provide the Company with notice (using the contact information provided in Section 10 below) no less than one (1) week prior to the start of any of the foregoing. This notice must include the name and location of the new employer, the business retaining you as an independent contractor or your new business venture, as applicable, and the date the forgoing employment or engagement is scheduled to begin or, as applicable, the date on which the new business venture is scheduled to launch. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company agrees that pursuing baking and/or music businesses in some form of self-employment is consistent with retirement and the benefits outlined in Section 2(c) will not cease if you do so. Moreover, the Company agrees that continuing your current role as a member of the Board of Directors of United Silicon Carbide, Inc., and as a member of the Strategic Advisory Board at Actnano Corp., and joining the Board of Directors of non-competitive businesses, is not inconsistent with retirement and therefore will not result in the cessation of the benefits outlined in Section 2(c). Nevertheless, when engaging in the foregoing, you must provide the Company with notice as outlined in this Section 2(a)(i). Failure to provide the requisite notice in any of the circumstances set forth in this Section 2(a)(i) will constitute a material breach of this Agreement and will also result in the immediate cessation of the medical insurance benefits outlined in Section 2(c) below. If payment of the medical insurance benefits cease pursuant to the terms of this Section 2(a)(i), you will nonetheless remain bound by the release of legal claims and other obligations as set out in Sections 3, 5, 6 and 8 of this Agreement as well as the release of legal claims set out in the Supplemental Release of Legal Claims.
ii. You may not apply for employment with the Company until six (6) months after the Severance Period expires. Likewise, you may not provide services as a contractor to the Company until six (6) months after the Severance Period expires.
iii. Limited exceptions to the restrictions in Section 2(a)(ii) above may be permitted only with written approval from the Chief People Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the applicable Senior Vice President.
(b) Bonus: You will remain eligible for Q1 and Q2 quarterly bonus payments under the 2021 Executive Performance Incentive Plan (the “2021 Bonus Plan”) based on your eligible earnings. Despite not working on a full-time basis after January 31, 2021, and despite the fact that the 2021 Bonus Plan is tied to performance and does not guarantee payment, the Company is guaranteeing payment of your Q1 bonus and Q2 bonus based on your eligible earnings subject to the corporate bonus payout factor in the same manner as employees on the 2021 Executive Performance Incentive Plan. These bonuses will be paid when due to you in compliance with the terms of the 2021 Executive Performance Incentive Plan. For avoidance of doubt, you will not be eligible for, and you will not be paid, a bonus for Q3 and Q4 of 2021.
(c) Benefits: If you elect COBRA following the Retirement Date, you and your dependents will remain eligible to participate in the following group benefit plans if enrolled in these plans prior to the Retirement Date: (i) medical, dental and/or vision plans (subject to the
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COBRA notice that you will receive by separate communication) and (ii) the Work/Life Program (only if enrolled in the medical plan or medical credit option as of the Retirement Date), for a maximum of eighteen (18) months. During the Severance Period, the Company will continue to pay the same percentage of the monthly premiums as it does for all active employees in the same plans. You will be billed directly from Alight Solutions for your portion of the premiums. Failure to pay your portion of the monthly premium in a timely fashion will result in the cancellation of insurance coverage.
i. After the Severance Period expires, and through the remaining balance of the eighteen (18) month COBRA period, you will be responsible for paying the full cost of the insurance premiums at the COBRA rate of 102% of the active rate. After COBRA coverages end, you must purchase medical insurance on the open market if you want continued coverage until you become eligible for Medicare. The Company will contribute a cash contribution on your behalf, equivalent to the Company’s subsidy for active employees, to a Health Reimbursement Account (“HRA”) to help offset the costs of the foregoing medical insurance after the Severance Period expires until you turn 65 and are eligible for Medicare.
ii. You will be provided with Schedule B, which is a letter from the Company further detailing the benefits that you will be eligible to receive if you sign this Agreement and those that you will no longer be eligible to receive.
(d) Payments: The payments and/or income set forth in this Section 2 will be subject to all applicable federal, state and/or local withholding and/or payroll taxes.
3. Release: This section of the Agreement is a release of legal claims. Please carefully review this section with your attorney, or other trusted advisor, and do not sign this document unless you understand what this section says.
(a) In exchange for the amounts and benefits described in Sections 2(a), (b) & (c), which are in addition to anything of value to which you are entitled to receive, you and your representatives, agents, estate, heirs, successors and assigns, absolutely and unconditionally release and discharge the Company Releasees from any and all legally waivable claims that you have against the Company Releasees. Other than as permitted in Section 3(e) below, this means that by signing this Agreement, you are agreeing not to bring a legal action against the Company Releasees for any type of waivable claim arising from conduct that occurred any time in the past and up to and through the date you sign this document. Company Releasees is defined to include the Company and/or any of its parents, subsidiaries or affiliates, predecessors, successors or assigns, and its and their respective current and/or former directors, shareholders/stockholders, officers, employees, attorneys and/or agents, all both individually and in their official capacities.
(b) This release includes, but is not limited to, any waivable claims you have against the Company Releasees that arise from any federal, state or local law, statute, executive order, code, regulation, ordinance or constitution dealing with either employment, employment benefits, or employment discrimination. By way of example, this release includes claims against the Company Releasees under the laws or regulations concerning discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sex harassment, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic carrier status, handicap or disability, veteran status, any military service
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or application for military service, or any other category protected under federal, state or local law. This release also includes any claim you may have against the Company Releasees for breach of contract, whether oral or written, express or implied; any tort claims (such as wrongful discharge, tortious interference with advantageous relationships, emotional distress and defamation); any claims for equity or employee benefits of any other kind; or any other legally waivable statutory and/or common law claims.
(c) For avoidance of doubt, by signing this Agreement, you agree not to bring any waivable claims against the Company Releasees under the following nonexclusive list of discrimination and employment statutes: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA), The Civil Rights Act of 1866, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Civil Rights Act of 1991, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), The Americans With Disabilities Act, The ADA Amendments Act, The Equal Pay Act, The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), The Arizona Civil Rights Act, The Arizona Equal Pay Act, The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, The Arizona Employment Protection Act, The California Labor Relations Act, The California Fair Employment and Housing Act, The California Family Rights Act, The California Retaliation Against Family Members Act, The California Equal Pay Act, The California Whistleblower Protection Act, The California Workplace Religious Freedoms Act, The California Sick Leave Act, The California Constitution, The California Labor Code, The California Civil Code, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, The Colorado Civil Rights Act, The Colorado Family Care Act, The Florida Constitution, The Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, The Florida Equal Pay Law, The Florida Private Whistleblower Act, The Florida Wage Discrimination Based On Sex Law, The Florida Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Statute, The Miami-Dade County Family Medical Leave Ordinance, The Illinois Human Rights Act, The Illinois Equal Pay Act, The Illinois Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act, The Illinois Personnel Records Review Act, The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act, The Illinois Religious Freedom Restoration Act, The Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act, The Illinois Constitution, The City of Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, The Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance, The Indiana Civil Rights Law, The Indiana Age Discrimination Act, The Indiana Employment Discrimination Against Disabled Persons Act, The Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Law (Mass. Gen. Law Ch. 151B), The Massachusetts Equal Rights Act, The Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, The Massachusetts Payment of Wages Act, The Massachusetts Sick Leave Act, The Massachusetts Privacy Statute and/or the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, The Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act, The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, The Michigan Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act, The Polygraph Protection Act of 1981, The Michigan Whistleblower's Protection Act, The Michigan Internet Privacy Protection Act, The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, The Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act, The Minnesota Human Rights Act, The Minnesota Whistleblower Act, The New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act, The New Jersey Family Leave Act, The New Jersey Civil Rights Act, The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, The New Mexico Human Rights Act, The North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act, The North Carolina Persons with Disabilities Act, The North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act, The
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Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 659A, The Oregon Family Medical Leave Act, The Oregon Military Family Leave Act, The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, The Pennsylvania Whistleblower Act, The Pittsburgh Fair Employment Practices Ordinance, The Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act, The Philadelphia Fair Employment Practices Ordinance, The Philadelphia Domestic Violence Leave Act, The Philadelphia Pregnancy Discrimination Act, The Philadelphia Paid Sick Leave Law, The Philadelphia Breast Milk Expression Ordinance, Chapters 21 and 451 of the Texas Labor Code, The Utah Anti-Discrimination Act of 1965, The Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act, The Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act, The Washington Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60), The Washington Prohibited Employment Practices Law (RCW 49.44), the anti-retaliation provisions of the Washington Industrial Insurance Act (RCW 51.48) and Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (RCW 49.17), The Washington Whistleblower Act (RCW 42.40), The Washington Industrial Welfare Act (RCW 49.12), The Washington Agricultural Labor Law (RCW 49.30), The Washington Veterans Employment and Reemployment Act (RCW 73.16), The Washington Military Family Leave Act (RCW 49.77), The Washington Domestic Violence Leave Law (RCW 49.76), The Washington Family Care Act and Parental Leave Law (RCW 49.12), The Washington Little Norris-LaGuardia Act (RCW 49.32), The Washington Fair Credit Reporting Act (RCW 19.182), and The Washington Electronic Privacy Act (RCW 9.73), all as amended, as well as any other federal, state and local discrimination and employment statutes that apply to you.
California Employees: You are releasing all rights under section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which provides:
A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.
(d) You release the Company Releasees from any and all wage and hour related claims to the maximum extent permitted by federal and state law. This release of legal claims includes but is not limited to claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act, The Arizona Minimum Wage Act, The Arizona Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, The Florida Minimum Wage Act and any other Florida wage payment laws, The Indiana Wage Payment Act and The Indiana Wage Claims Act, The Massachusetts Payment of Wages Act, The Massachusetts Overtime regulations, The Massachusetts meal break regulations, The Maryland Wage and Hour Law, The Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law, The Michigan Wage Payment Act (MCL Section 408.471), The Minnesota laws governing wages, including, without implication of limitation, Minn. Stat. Ch. 181, The New Hampshire laws governing wages, including, without implication of limitation, N.H. R.S.A. § 275:1 et seq. and N.H. R.S.A. § 279:1 et seq., The New Jersey State Wage and Hour Law and The New Jersey State Wage Payment Law, The New Mexico laws governing wages, including, without implication of limitation, NMSA 1978, Sections 50-4-1 through 50-4-34, The Oregon Wage and Hour Laws (ORS Chapters 652 and 653), The Texas Payday Law, Utah Code Ann. §§34-28-2 et seq., The Vermont wage and hour laws, including without limitation, 21 V.S.A. §§ 341, et seq. and §§ 381, et seq., The Washington Minimum Wage Act (RCW 49.46), The Washington Hours of Labor Law (RCW 49.28), and Washington’s statutes related to wages (including RCW 49.48 and RCW 49.52), and any other claims under
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any other federal or state law for unpaid or delayed payment of wages, overtime, vacation pay, bonuses, commissions, incentive payments or severance, missed or interrupted meal periods, as well as interest, attorneys’ fees, costs, expenses, liquidated damages, treble damages or damages of any kind related to a wage and hour related claim, to the maximum extent permitted by law.
(e) Nothing in this Section 3 or elsewhere in this Agreement (including but not limited to, the accord & satisfaction, confidentiality, non-disparagement, and return of property provisions) (i) prevents you from filing a claim under the workers compensation or unemployment compensation statutes; (ii) limits or affects your right to challenge the validity of this Agreement under the ADEA or the Older Worker Benefits Protection Act; or (iii) prevents you from filing a charge or complaint or from reporting any allegations of unlawful employment practices or criminal conduct with or from participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Occupational Safety & Health Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, any other federal, state or local agency (in Illinois, this includes the IDHR) charged with the enforcement of any laws, including providing documents or other information to such agencies; (iv) prevents you from exercising your rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act to engage in protected, concerted activity with other employees; or (v) prevents you from testifying in an administrative, legislative, or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or alleged unlawful employment practice regarding the Company, its agents, or employees, when you have been required or requested to do so pursuant to a court order, subpoena, or written request from an administrative agency or state legislature; although, by signing this Agreement you are waiving your right to recover any individual relief (including any back pay, front pay, reinstatement or other legal or equitable relief) in any charge, complaint, or lawsuit or other proceeding brought by you or on your behalf by any third party, except for any right you may have to receive an award from a government agency (and not the Company) for information provided to the government agency.
4. Accord and Satisfaction: The amounts set forth above in Sections 1 and 2 will be complete and unconditional payment, accord and/or satisfaction with respect to all obligations and liabilities of the Company Releasees to you, including, without limitation, all claims for back wages, salary, vacation pay, draws, incentive pay, bonuses, commissions, equity, severance pay, reimbursement of expenses, any and all other forms of compensation or benefits, attorneys’ fees, or other costs or sums.
5. Waiver of Rights and Claims Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967: Since you are 40 years of age or older, you are being informed that you have or may have specific rights and/or claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”) and, if you are employed in Illinois, the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”), and you agree that:
(a) in consideration for the amounts and benefits described in Section 2 of this Agreement, which you are not otherwise entitled to receive, you specifically and voluntarily waive such rights and/or claims under the ADEA, and for Illinois employees, under the IHRA, you might have against the Company Releasees to the extent such rights and/or claims arose on or prior to the date this Agreement was executed;
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(b) you understand that rights or claims under the ADEA (and for Illinois employees, the IHRA) which may arise after the date this Agreement is executed are not waived by you;
(c) you are advised to consider the terms of this Agreement carefully and consult with or seek advice from an attorney of your choice or any other person of your choosing prior to executing this Agreement; and
(d) you have carefully read and fully understand all of the provisions of this Agreement, and you knowingly and voluntarily agree to all of the terms set forth in this Agreement.
6. Period for Review and Consideration of Agreement:
(a) You acknowledge that you were informed and understand that you have twenty-one (21) days to review this Agreement and consider its terms before signing it (the “Review Period”).
(b) The Review Period will not be affected or extended by any revisions, whether material or immaterial, that might be made to this Agreement.
7. Return of Company Property; Reaffirmation of Post-Employment Obligations: You agree that on or before the Retirement Date you will return all Company owned equipment, materials, confidential information, and any other property. You signed an agreement as a condition of your initial hire by the Company containing confidentiality and assignment of invention obligations that may be labeled either as the “Employment Agreement”, “Employee Confidentiality and Developments Agreement”, or “Proprietary Information Agreement”. You agree to abide by the agreement that you signed and further agree that you will not use or disclose the Company’s confidential or proprietary information after the Termination Date. For avoidance of doubt, and as set forth in Section 3(e) above, nothing in this Agreement, your “Employment Agreement”, “Employee Confidentiality and Developments Agreement”, or “Proprietary Information Agreement” prohibits you from reporting possible violations of state or federal law or regulation to any government agency or entity, or making other disclosures that are protected under the whistleblower provisions of state or federal law or regulation. You are not required to notify the Company that you have made any such reports or disclosures.
Other than as permitted in Section 3(e), you agree that if the Company determines that you have misappropriated confidential or proprietary information, it is a material breach of this Agreement and the Company has the right to demand you return all or a portion of the Severance Pay amount and cease paying you any and all severance-related benefits, but that, nonetheless, you will remain bound by the release provisions set out in Sections 3, 4, 5, and 8 of this Agreement.
8. Future Conduct:
(a) Non-disparagement: Other than as permitted in Section 3(e), you agree not to make disparaging, critical, or otherwise detrimental comments to any person or entity concerning the products, services, or programs provided by the Company or under development by the Company at the time of your departure. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section
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shall in any way restrict or impede you from exercising protected rights to the extent that such rights cannot be waived by agreement or from complying with any applicable law or regulation or a valid order of a court of competent jurisdiction or authorized government agency, provided that such compliance does not exceed that required by the law, regulation or order. Further, nothing in this Agreement, shall have the purpose or effect of requiring you to conceal the details relating to any unlawful employment practice, including a claim of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, provided that you shall not reveal proprietary information consisting of non-public trade secrets, business plans, and customer information. You agree that the requirements and obligations in this Section serve the mutual interests of both you and the Company in ensuring an amicable separation between the Parties.
(b) Confidentiality of this Agreement: In exchange for the valuable consideration described above in Section 2, you agree as follows: other than as permitted in Section 3(e), you will not disclose, divulge or publish, directly or indirectly, any information regarding the financial terms of this Agreement to any person or organization other than (i) your immediate family, (ii) your accountants or attorneys when such disclosure is necessary for the accountants or attorneys to render professional services, (iii) the taxing authorities, (iv) the state unemployment compensation agency; or (v) when otherwise compelled by law. Your entering into this confidentiality provision is a material inducement to the Company to enter into this Agreement. You agree that it is your preference and is in the mutual interest of both you and the Company that the amount of severance pay and benefits agreed to in this Agreement remain confidential.
9. Representations:
(a) This Agreement and the attached Schedules set forth the complete and sole agreement between the parties regarding the subject matter addressed in this document and supersede any and all other agreements or understandings whether oral or written, regarding the subject matter addressed in this document, except the “Employment Agreement,” “Employee Confidentiality and Developments Agreement”, “Proprietary Information Agreement”, and any stock award agreements between you and the Company, each of which will remain in full force and effect in accordance with their respective terms. This Agreement may not be changed, amended, modified, altered or rescinded except upon the express written consent of either the Company’s Chief People Officer or the Company’s General Counsel and you.
(b) If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, void or voidable as against public policy or otherwise, the invalidity will not affect other provisions which may be given effect without the invalid provision. To this extent, the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable. The language of all parts of this Agreement will in all cases be construed according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either of the parties.
(c) This Agreement and any claims arising out of this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and shall in all respects be interpreted, enforced and governed under the internal and domestic laws of Massachusetts, without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of laws of such state. Any claims or legal actions by one party against the other shall be commenced and maintained in state
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or federal court located in California, and you hereby submit to the jurisdiction and venue of any such court.
(d) You may not assign any of your rights or delegate any of your duties under this Agreement. The rights and obligations of the Company will inure to the benefit of the Company’s successors and assigns.
10. Effective Date:
You may revoke this Agreement for a period of seven (7) days after signing it. The Agreement will become effective after the 7-day revocation period expires without being exercised. In order to revoke the Agreement, you must submit a written notice of revocation to Margaret Seif (Margaret.Seif@analog.com). This written notice may be sent by mail, email, overnight mail or hand-delivery but must be received by Ms. Seif no later than the close of business on the seventh (7th) day.
If this letter correctly states the agreement and understanding we have reached, please indicate your acceptance of this Agreement by signing and returning to me before the expiration of the twenty-one (21) day deadline. This Agreement will be dated as of the date of your execution of this Agreement and will become effective upon the later of the following: (i) the 7-day revocation period following your execution of this Agreement or (ii) the 7-day revocation period following the approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors at its February 16, 2021 meeting.
Very truly yours,
Analog Devices, Inc.
| By: | /s/ Margaret Seif | Title: | Chief People Officer & Chief Legal Officer | |||||||||||
| Margaret Seif | ||||||||||||||
I REPRESENT THAT I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT AND THAT I AM KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY EXECUTING THE AGREEMENT.
Accepted and Agreed to:
| /s/ Steven Pietkiewicz | |||||
| Steven Pietkiewicz | |||||
| February 15, 2021 | |||||
| Date Signed | |||||
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SCHEDULE A
SUPPLEMENTAL RELEASE OF LEGAL CLAIMS
DO NOT SIGN THIS DOCUMENT PRIOR TO YOUR RETIREMENT DATE
1. Release and Waiver:
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California, and in exchange for the Severance Pay and benefits as described in Sections 2(a) – 2(c) of the Severance Agreement and Release (“Agreement”), you and any person acting by, through, under or on your behalf, release, waive, and forever discharge Analog Devices, Inc. (the “Company”), and/or any of its and their parents, subsidiaries or affiliates, predecessors, successors or assigns, and its and their respective current and/or former directors, shareholders/stockholders, officers, employees, attorneys and/or agents, all both individually and in their official capacities, from any federal, state or local law, regulation, ordinance or constitution dealing with either employment, employment benefits or employment discrimination. By way of example, this release includes claims under the following nonexclusive list of discrimination and employment statutes: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA), The Civil Rights Act of 1866, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Civil Rights Act of 1991, The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), The Americans With Disabilities Act, The ADA Amendments Act, The Equal Pay Act, The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN), the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), The Arizona Civil Rights Act, The Arizona Equal Pay Act, The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, The Arizona Employment Protection Act, The California Labor Relations Act, The California Fair Employment and Housing Act, The California Family Rights Act, The California Retaliation Against Family Members Act, The California Equal Pay Act, The California Whistleblower Protection Act, The California Workplace Religious Freedoms Act, The California Sick Leave Act, The California Constitution, The California Labor Code, The California Civil Code, the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, The Colorado Civil Rights Act, The Colorado Family Care Act, The Florida Constitution, The Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992, The Florida Equal Pay Law, The Florida Private Whistleblower Act, The Florida Wage Discrimination Based On Sex Law, The Florida Workers’ Compensation Retaliation Statute, The Miami-Dade County Family Medical Leave Ordinance, The Illinois Human Rights Act, The Illinois Equal Pay Act, The Illinois Victims’ Economic Security and Safety Act, The Illinois Personnel Records Review Act, The Illinois Genetic Information Privacy Act, The Illinois Religious Freedom Restoration Act, The Illinois Employee Sick Leave Act, The Illinois Constitution, The City of Chicago Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, The Cook County Earned Sick Leave Ordinance, The Indiana Civil Rights Law, The Indiana Age Discrimination Act, The Indiana Employment Discrimination Against Disabled Persons Act, The Massachusetts Fair Employment Practices Law (Mass. Gen. Law Ch. 151B), The Massachusetts Equal Rights Act, The Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, The Massachusetts Payment of Wages Act, The Massachusetts Sick Leave Act, The Massachusetts Privacy Statute and/or the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act, The Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act, The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, The Michigan Persons With Disabilities Civil Rights Act, The Polygraph Protection Act of 1981, The Michigan Whistleblower's Protection Act, The Michigan Internet Privacy Protection Act, The Michigan
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Occupational Safety and Health Act, The Bullard-Plawecki Right to Know Act, The Minnesota Human Rights Act, The Minnesota Whistleblower Act, The New Hampshire Law Against Discrimination, The New Jersey Conscientious Employee Protection Act, The New Jersey Family Leave Act, The New Jersey Civil Rights Act, The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, The New Mexico Human Rights Act, The North Carolina Equal Employment Practices Act, The North Carolina Persons with Disabilities Act, The North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act, The Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 659A, The Oregon Family Medical Leave Act, The Oregon Military Family Leave Act, The Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, The Pennsylvania Whistleblower Act, The Pittsburgh Fair Employment Practices Ordinance, The Pittsburgh Paid Sick Days Act, The Philadelphia Fair Employment Practices Ordinance, The Philadelphia Domestic Violence Leave Act, The Philadelphia Pregnancy Discrimination Act, The Philadelphia Paid Sick Leave Law, The Philadelphia Breast Milk Expression Ordinance, Chapters 21 and 451 of the Texas Labor Code, The Utah Anti-Discrimination Act of 1965, The Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act, The Vermont Parental and Family Leave Act, The Washington Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60), The Washington Prohibited Employment Practices Law (RCW 49.44), the anti-retaliation provisions of the Washington Industrial Insurance Act (RCW 51.48) and Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (RCW 49.17), The Washington Whistleblower Act (RCW 42.40), The Washington Industrial Welfare Act (RCW 49.12), The Washington Agricultural Labor Law (RCW 49.30), The Washington Veterans Employment and Reemployment Act (RCW 73.16), The Washington Military Family Leave Act (RCW 49.77), The Washington Domestic Violence Leave Law (RCW 49.76), The Washington Family Care Act and Parental Leave Law (RCW 49.12), The Washington Little Norris-LaGuardia Act (RCW 49.32), The Washington Fair Credit Reporting Act (RCW 19.182), and The Washington Electronic Privacy Act (RCW 9.73), all as amended, as well as any other federal, state and local discrimination and employment statutes that apply to you.
California Employees: You are releasing all rights under section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which provides:
A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.
Illinois Employees: By signing this Supplemental Release, you agree that you have read and fully understand this Supplemental Release and have voluntarily entered into this Supplemental Release with full knowledge and understanding that you are expressly waiving valuable rights, including releasing any claims that you have or might have against the Company under the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and any claims enforced by the IDHR, EEOC, or any other government agency.
Minnesota Employees: You understand and acknowledge that the Supplemental Release of claims under the Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA) in this Section does not include a waiver of any claims under the MHRA that may arise after the date you sign this Supplemental Release.
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(b) You acknowledge that your intention in executing this Supplemental Release is that this Supplemental Release shall be effective as a bar to each and every claim specified in Section 1 of this Supplemental Release. You represent that you understand and acknowledge the significance and consequence of the release of legal claims in Section 1 of this Supplemental Release as well as the specific waivers of claims under Section 1542 of the California Civil Code and the Illinois Human Rights Act.
2. Waiver of Rights and Claims Under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967: Since you are 40 years of age or older, you are being informed that you have or may have specific rights and/or claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”) and, if you are employed in Illinois, the Illinois Human Rights Act (“IHRA”), and you agree that:
(a) in consideration for the Severance Pay and benefits as described in Sections 2(a) – 2(c) of the Agreement, which you are not otherwise entitled to receive, you specifically and voluntarily waive such rights and/or claims under the ADEA, and for Illinois employees, under the IHRA, you might have against the Company Releasees to the extent such rights and/or claims arose on or prior to the date this Supplemental Release was executed;
(b) you understand that rights or claims under the ADEA (and for Illinois employees, the IHRA) which may arise after the date this Supplemental Release is executed are not waived by you;
(c) you are advised to consider the terms of this Supplemental Release carefully and consult with or seek advice from an attorney of your choice or any other person of your choosing prior to executing this Supplemental Release; and
(d) you have carefully read and fully understand all of the provisions of this Supplemental Release, and you knowingly and voluntarily agree to all of the terms set forth in this Supplemental Release.
3. You have (i) received all compensation due you as a result of services performed for the Company; (ii) reported to the Company any and all work-related injuries or occupational disease incurred by you during your employment; (iii) been properly provided by the Company any leave requested under the FMLA or similar state or local laws and have not been subjected to any improper treatment, conduct or actions due to a request for or taking such leave; (iv) had the opportunity to provide the Company with written notice of any and all concerns regarding suspected ethical and compliance issues or violations on the part of the Company or any other released person or entity; and (v) reported any pending judicial or administrative complaints, claims, or actions against the Company or any other released person or entity. You further acknowledge that you do not have a pending claim of unlawful discrimination; harassment; sexual harassment, abuse, assault, or other criminal conduct; or retaliation.
4. Revocation: You understand that if you sign this Supplemental Release, you can change your mind and revoke it within seven days, or if you are employed in Minnesota, fifteen days, after signing by following the revocation procedure set forth in Section 10 of the Agreement.
5. General Provisions: This Supplemental Release along with the Agreement constitute the complete and total agreement between the Company and you with respect to issues addressed in
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those two documents, except this Supplemental Release shall not in any way affect, modify, or nullify any prior agreement you have entered into with the Company regarding confidentiality, trade secrets, inventions, or unfair competition. You agree that this Supplemental Release shall not be modified, altered, or discharged except by written instrument signed by the General Counsel of the Company. This Agreement and any claims arising out of this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Massachusetts without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of laws.
6. Exceptions and No Interference with Rights: You understand this Supplemental Release does not (i) prevent you from filing a claim under the workers compensation or unemployment compensation statutes; (ii) limit or affect your right to challenge the validity of this Agreement under the ADEA or the Older Worker Benefits Protection Act; (iii) prevent you from filing a charge or complaint or from reporting any allegations of unlawful employment practices or criminal conduct with or from participating in an investigation or proceeding conducted by the EEOC, the National Labor Relations Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or any other federal, state or local agency (in Illinois, this includes the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR ), charged with the enforcement of any laws, including providing documents or other information to such agencies; or (iv) prevent you from exercising your rights under Section 7 of the NLRA to engage in protected, concerted activity with other employees, (v) prevent you from testifying in an administrative, legislative, or judicial proceeding concerning alleged criminal conduct or alleged unlawful employment practices regarding the Company, its agents, or employees, when you have been required or requested to do so pursuant to a court order, subpoena, or written request from an administrative agency or state legislature; although, by signing this Supplemental Release you are waiving your right to recover any individual relief (including any back pay, front pay, reinstatement or other legal or equitable relief) in any charge, complaint, or lawsuit or other proceeding brought by you or on your behalf by any third party, except for any right you may have to receive an award from a government agency (and not the Company) for information provided to the government agency.
DO NOT SIGN THIS DOCUMENT PRIOR TO YOUR RETIREMENT DATE
AGREED & ACCEPTED
| Steven Pietkiewicz | |||||
| Date Signed | |||||
AGREED & ACCEPTED
| Margaret Seif | |||||
| Date Signed | |||||
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Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Vincent Roche, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Analog Devices, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: February 17, 2021 | /s/ Vincent Roche | |||||||
Vincent Roche | ||||||||
President and Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||||||||
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Analog Devices, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
| Date: February 17, 2021 | /s/ Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah | |||||||
Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah | ||||||||
Senior Vice President, Finance | ||||||||
and Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
(Principal Financial Officer) | ||||||||
Exhibit 32.1
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Analog Devices, Inc. (the “Company”) for the period ended January 30, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, Vincent Roche, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:
1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
| Date: February 17, 2021 | /s/ Vincent Roche | |||||||
Vincent Roche | ||||||||
Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit 32.2
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,
As Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Analog Devices, Inc. (the “Company”) for the period ended January 30, 2021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), the undersigned, Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:
1.The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
2.The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
| Date: February 17, 2021 | /s/ Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah | |||||||
Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah | ||||||||
Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||