Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, the Company and its Affiliates will deduct or withhold from any amounts owing to Executive any federal, state, local, or foreign withholding taxes, excise tax, or employment taxes (“ Taxes ”) imposed with respect to Executive’s compensation or other payments from the Company or any of its Affiliates or Executive’s ownership interest in the Company or any of its Affiliates or its parent (including, without limitation, wages, bonuses, dividends, the receipt or exercise of equity options and/or the receipt or vesting of restricted equity).