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Taxation of Employee - RS/RSU

RS/RSUs likely taxed at vesting. Taxable amount is fair market value of the shares on the tax event.

No tax on sale unless employee is in business of buying and selling securities.

*For Malaysian tax purposes, the fair market value of the stock is the average of the high and low price of the stock on a given date.

Sub Deduction - RS/RSU

Generally, yes, if subsidiary reimburses parent for costs associated with plan. However, such deduction is not available for newly issued shares.

Subsidiary may not reimburse for costs allocated to awards made to directors, unless director receives award in his/her capacity as an employee.

Written agreement recommended.

Withholding and Reporting - RS/RSU

Income Tax:

Subsidiary required to notify Inland Revenue Board of each grant.

Subsidiary also has to report all taxable events on an annual basis on a prescribed form.

Withholding will be required unless employee elects in writing to pay income tax on his/her own.

Social Insurance Contributions:

Generally, no.

Securities Restrictions - RS/RSU

Filing of Information Memorandum with Malaysian Securities Commission required within seven days of each distribution of grant materials to employees in Malaysia. Filing must contain all of the grant materials distributed to employees in Malaysia.

Certain subsidiary director reporting obligations apply.

Exchange Controls - RS/RSU

None.

Plan Entitlement - RS/RSU

No, provided employee is not contractually entitled to the grant.

Data Privacy - RS/RSU

Employees' written consent for collection, use and transfer of their data is required under the Personal Data Protection Act and consent should be provided in local language.