The Corporation shall pay to Executive the sum of $350,000, representing 12 months of base salary, less applicable tax, withholdings and deductions required by law, as severance pay and in exchange for the promises, agreements, understandings and releases contained in this Agreement. This sum will be paid as a lump sum through the Corporation’s payroll after the Effective Date, but not later than 30 days after the Effective Date. Executive understands that, under applicable law, no Corporation match of 401(k) contributions can be made based on the separation payment.