Insider Trading/Market Abuse Laws Clause Example from Business Contracts

Insider Trading/Market Abuse Laws. By participating in the Plan, the Participant agrees to comply with the Company's policy on insider trading (to the extent that it is applicable to the Participant). The Participant further acknowledges that, depending on the Participant's or the Participant's broker's country of residence or where the shares of Common Stock are 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 ot...herwise dispose of shares of Common Stock, rights to shares of Common Stock (e.g., Award) or rights linked to the value of shares of Common Stock, during such times the Participant is considered to have "inside information" regarding the Company as defined by the laws or regulations in the Participant's country of residence (or country of employment, if different). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Participant places before the Participant possessed inside information. Furthermore, the Participant could be prohibited from (a) disclosing the inside information to any third party (other than on a "need to know" basis) and (b) "tipping" third parties or causing them otherwise to buy or sell securities. The Participant understands that third parties include 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's insider trading policy. The Participant acknowledges that it is the Participant's personal responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and that the Participant should consult with the Participant's personal advisor on this matter. View More