As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 18, 2015

File No.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

Amendment No. 3
to
FORM 10

GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES
Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
47-4625716
(State of jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 
 
2227 Welbilt Boulevard
New Port Richey, Florida
34655
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
 
(920) 684-4410
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class
to be so registered
Name of each exchange on which
each class is to be registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
New York Stock Exchange

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☒ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company ☐
 





MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.
INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT
CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET BETWEEN INFORMATION STATEMENT AND
ITEMS OF FORM 10

This Registration Statement on Form 10 incorporates by reference information contained in our Information Statement filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 10. For your convenience, we have provided below a cross-reference sheet identifying where the items required by Form 10 can be found in the Information Statement.

Item
No.
 
Caption
 
Location in Information Statement
1.
 
Business
 
The following sections of our Information Statement are hereby incorporated by reference: “Information Statement Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements,” “The Spin-Off,” “Business,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Where You Can Find More Information” and “Index to Financial Statements” and the statements referenced therein.
1A.
 
Risk Factors
 
The following sections of our Information Statement are hereby incorporated by reference: “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements.”
2.
 
Financial Information
 
The following sections of our Information Statement are hereby incorporated by reference: “Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Data,” “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Index to Financial Statements” and the statements referenced therein.
3.
 
Properties
 
The following section of our Information Statement is hereby incorporated by reference: “Business—Production and Facilities.”
4.
 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
 
The following section of our Information Statement is hereby incorporated by reference: “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.”
5.
 
Directors and Executive Officers
 
The following sections of our Information Statement are hereby incorporated by reference: “Management” and “Board of Directors.”
6.
 
Executive Compensation
 
The following sections of our Information Statement are hereby incorporated by reference: “Board of Directors,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Executive Compensation.”
7.
 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
 
The following sections of our Information Statement are hereby incorporated by reference: “Board of Directors” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”
8.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
The following section of our Information Statement is hereby incorporated by reference: “Business—Legal Proceedings.”

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Item
No.
 
Caption
 
Location in Information Statement
9.
 
Market Price of and Dividends on the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
 
The following sections of our Information Statement are hereby incorporated by reference: “Dividend Policy,” “Capitalization,” “Executive Compensation” and “Description of our Capital Stock.”
10.
 
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
 
The following section of our Information Statement is hereby incorporated by reference: “Description of Our Capital Stock—Distribution of Securities.”
11.
 
Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered
 
The following sections of our Information Statement are hereby incorporated by reference: “Dividend Policy” and “Description of Our Capital Stock.”
12.
 
Indemnification of Directors and Officers
 
The following section of our Information Statement is hereby incorporated by reference: “Description of Our Capital Stock—Limitation on Liability of Directors and Indemnification of Directors and Officers.”
13.
 
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
 
The following sections of our Information Statement are hereby incorporated by reference: “Index to Financial Statements” and the statements referenced therein.
14.
 
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
 
Not applicable.
15.
 
Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(a) Financial Statements.
The following sections of our Information Statement are hereby incorporated by reference: “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements” and “Index to Financial Statements” and the statements referenced therein.
(b) Exhibits.
See below.


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The following documents are filed as exhibits hereto:

Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit Description
2.1
 
Form of Master Separation and Distribution Agreement by and among The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
3.1
 
Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
3.2
 
Form of Bylaws of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
10.1
 
Form of Tax Matters Agreement by and among The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
10.2
 
Form of Transition Services Agreement between The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
10.3
 
Form of Employee Matters Agreement between The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
10.4
 
Form of Intellectual Property Matters Agreement between The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
10.5
 
Settlement Agreement, dated February 6, 2015, among The Manitowoc Company, Inc., Carl C. Icahn, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Icahn Offshore LP, Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Onshore LP, Beckton Corp., Hopper Investments LLC, Barberry Corp., High River Limited Partnership, Icahn Capital LP, IPH GP LLC, Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P. and Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc.*
10.6
 
Employment Agreement, dated July 28, 2015, by and between Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser and The Manitowoc Company, Inc.*

10.7
 
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
21.1
 
List of subsidiaries of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
99.1
 
Preliminary Information Statement of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., subject to completion, dated December 18, 2015.

* Previously filed.



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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


 
MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
DATE:  December 18, 2015
/s/ Maurice D. Jones
 
Maurice D. Jones
 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary






EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit Description
2.1
 
Form of Master Separation and Distribution Agreement by and among The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
3.1
 
Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
3.2
 
Form of Bylaws of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
10.1
 
Form of Tax Matters Agreement by and among The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
10.2
 
Form of Transition Services Agreement between The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
10.3
 
Form of Employee Matters Agreement between The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
10.4
 
Form of Intellectual Property Matters Agreement between The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
10.5
 
Settlement Agreement, dated February 6, 2015, among The Manitowoc Company, Inc., Carl C. Icahn, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Icahn Offshore LP, Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Onshore LP, Beckton Corp., Hopper Investments LLC, Barberry Corp., High River Limited Partnership, Icahn Capital LP, IPH GP LLC, Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P. and Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc.*
10.6
 
Employment Agreement, dated July 28, 2015, by and between Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser and The Manitowoc Company, Inc.*
10.7
 
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan
21.1
 
List of subsidiaries of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
99.1
 
Preliminary Information Statement of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., subject to completion, dated December 18, 2015.

* Previously filed.




MASTER SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
THIS MASTER SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is made and entered into effective as of [●], 2016 (the “ Effective Date ”), by and among The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“ Manitowoc ParentCo ”), and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo (“ SpinCo ”). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this Agreement have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Article 1 of this Agreement.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Manitowoc ParentCo has determined that it would be appropriate, desirable and in the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders to separate the Foodservice Business from Manitowoc ParentCo;
WHEREAS, on the Distribution Date and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Manitowoc ParentCo intends to distribute to holders of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock all of the outstanding shares of SpinCo Common Stock (the “ Distribution ”);
WHEREAS, it is intended that the Contribution (defined below) and Distribution and certain related transactions will qualify as a “reorganization” for U.S. federal income tax purposes within the meaning of Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) and related provisions of the Code; and
WHEREAS, the parties intend in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to set forth the principal arrangements between them regarding the Separation and Distribution.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements set forth below, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
The following terms, as used in this Agreement, have the following meanings:
2020 Notes ” refers to notes issued by Manitowoc ParentCo on October 18, 2010 with an outstanding principal of $600,000,000, bearing interest at a rate of 8.50% per annum payable semi-annually in May and November of each year, and due in 2020.
Action ” means any suit, arbitration, inquiry, proceeding or investigation by or before any court, governmental or other regulatory or administrative agency or commission or any arbitration tribunal asserted by a Person.
ADR ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(b) of this Agreement.
Affiliate ” of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly “ controlling ,” “ controlled by ,” or “ under common control with ” (within the meaning of the Securities





Act), such specified Person; provided , however , that for purposes of this Agreement, unless this Agreement expressly provides otherwise, the determination of whether a Person is an Affiliate of another Person will be made assuming that no member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group is an Affiliate of the SpinCo Group.
Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
Ancillary Agreements ” means each of the Employee Matters Agreement, the Transition Services Agreement, the Intellectual Property Matters Agreement and the Tax Matters Agreement, including any exhibits, schedules, attachments, tables or other appendices thereto, and each agreement and other instrument contemplated herein or therein.
Annual Financial Statements ” means the financial statements for each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016.
Annual Report ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9(c) of this Agreement.
Assets ” means assets, properties and rights (including goodwill and rights arising under Contracts or pursuant to any Action), wherever located (including in the possession of vendors, other Persons or elsewhere), whether real, personal or mixed, tangible, intangible or contingent, in each case whether or not recorded or reflected or required to be recorded or reflected on the books and records or financial statements of any Person.
Audited Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9(b) this Agreement.
Borrowed Proceeds ” refers to the cash proceeds SpinCo receives from external borrowing prior to the Distribution to fund its operations and to make the Borrowed Proceeds Distribution.
Borrowed Proceeds Distribution ” refers to SpinCo’s transfer of all or a portion of the Borrowed Proceeds to Manitowoc ParentCo.
Business Day ” means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions located in New York, New York are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close.
Claimed Amount ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a) of this Agreement.
Claim Notice ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a) of this Agreement.
Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Contracts ” means any contract, agreement, lease, license, sales order, purchase order, instrument or other commitment that is binding on any Person or any part of its property under applicable law.
Contribution ” refers to Manitowoc ParentCo’s contribution of the FoodService Business to SpinCo described in Section 2.2 of this Agreement.

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Controlling Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(d)(ii)) of this Agreement.
Corporate Litigation Matters ” means (i) all Litigation Matters listed on Schedule 5.3(c) hereto and (ii) all Litigation Matters, whether filed before, on or after the Distribution Date, to the extent they assert (a) securities class actions or shareholder derivative claims, which allege Wrongful Acts, and (b) certain Manitowoc Foodservice Benefit Liabilities and certain Manitowoc ParentCo Benefit Liabilities as set forth in Section 11.7 of the Employee Matters Agreement.
Covered Subsidiary ” means a corporation or other legal entity controlled or owned, directly or indirectly, by Manitowoc ParentCo or SpinCo, as applicable, that satisfies the definition of “Subsidiary” under a Manitowoc ParentCo insurance policy.
D&O Tail ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4(a) of this Agreement.
Damages ” means all losses, claims, demands, damages, Liabilities, judgments, dues, penalties, assessments, fines (civil, criminal or administrative), costs, liens, forfeitures, settlements, fees or expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses and any other expenses reasonably incurred in connection with investigating, prosecuting or defending a claim or Action), of any nature or kind, whether or not the same would properly be reflected on any financial statements or the footnotes thereto.
Dispute ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) of this Agreement.
Dispute Resolution Committee ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) of this Agreement.
Distribution ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement.
Distribution Agent ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.4(a) of this Agreement.
Distribution Date ” means the date on which the Distribution occurs.
Distribution Ratio ” means the number of shares of SpinCo Common Stock to be distributed in respect of each share of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock in the Distribution, which ratio shall be determined by the Manitowoc ParentCo Board prior to the Record Date.
Effective Date ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
Employee Matters Agreement ” means that certain Employee Matters Agreement entered into by and between Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo effective as of the Effective Date, as such Employee Matters Agreement may be amended from time to time.
Environmental Law ” means any federal, state, local, foreign or international statute, ordinance, rule, regulation, code, license, permit, authorization, approval, consent, common law (including tort and environmental nuisance law), legal doctrine, order, judgment, decree, injunction, requirement or agreement with any governmental authority, now or hereafter in effect, relating to health, safety, pollution or the environment (including ambient air, surface water, groundwater, land surface or subsurface strata) or to emissions, discharges, releases or threatened releases of any substance currently

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or at any time hereafter listed, defined, designated or classified as hazardous, toxic, waste, radioactive or dangerous, or otherwise regulated, under any of the foregoing, or otherwise relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution, use, treatment, storage, disposal, transport or handling of any such substances, including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and comparable provisions in state, local, foreign or international law.
Environmental Liabilities ” means all Liabilities relating to, arising out of, or resulting from, any Environmental Law or Contract relating to environmental, health or safety matters (including all removal, remediation or cleanup costs, investigatory costs, response costs, natural resources damages, property damages, personal injury damages, costs of compliance with any product take back requirements under Environmental Laws or with any settlement, judgment or other determination of Liability and indemnity, contribution or similar obligations) and all costs and expenses, interest, fines, penalties or other monetary sanctions in connection therewith.
Exchange Act ” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time, together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
First Post-Distribution Report ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c) of this Agreement.
Foodservice Assets ” means (i) any and all Assets that are used exclusively or held for use exclusively in the Foodservice Business, (ii) all interests in the capital stock of, or any other equity interests in, the members of the SpinCo Group (other than SpinCo); (iii) any and all Assets that are expressly listed, scheduled or otherwise clearly described in this Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement as Foodservice Assets or Assets to be transferred to SpinCo or any other member of the SpinCo Group, including, without limitation, those Assets set forth on Schedule 1 hereto, (iv) all rights of SpinCo under or pursuant to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any other instrument entered into in connection herewith or therewith, and (v) any and all Assets acquired by the SpinCo Group at any time after the Effective Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Foodservice Assets shall not include any Assets (including tax attributes or claims for refund) allocated to Manitowoc ParentCo under the Tax Matters Agreement.
Foodservice Business ” means (i) the businesses and operations conducted by the Foodservice segment of Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates (including, for purposes of this definition, SpinCo and its respective Affiliates) prior to the Effective Date, and (ii) except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, any terminated, divested or discontinued businesses or operations that at the time of such termination, divestiture or discontinuation related to the Foodservice Business (as described in the foregoing clause (i)) as then conducted.
Foodservice Liabilities ” means (i) any and all Liabilities to the extent arising out of or relating to the Foodservice Business or the Foodservice Assets, in each case whether such Liabilities arise or accrue prior to, on or after the Effective Date (other than such Liabilities which are specifically retained by Manitowoc ParentCo under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement), (ii) any and all Liabilities that are expressly listed, scheduled or otherwise clearly described in this Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement as Liabilities to be assumed by SpinCo or any other member of the SpinCo Group, (iii) all obligations of SpinCo under or pursuant to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any other instrument entered into in connection herewith or therewith, and (iv) any and all Liabilities

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to the extent arising out of or relating to the operation of any business conducted by the SpinCo Group at any time after the Effective Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Foodservice Liabilities shall not include any Liabilities for Taxes that are allocated to Manitowoc ParentCo by the Tax Matters Agreement.
Form 10 ” means the registration statement on Form 10 filed by SpinCo with the SEC to effect the registration of SpinCo Common Stock pursuant to the Exchange Act in connection with the Distribution, as such registration statement may be amended or supplemented from time to time, including any amendment or supplement thereto.
GAAP ” means U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.
Group ” means either the Manitowoc ParentCo Group or the SpinCo Group, as the context may require.
Indemnified Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a) of this Agreement.
Indemnifying Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a) of this Agreement.
Information ” means information, whether or not patentable or copyrightable, in written, oral, electronic or other tangible or intangible forms, stored in any medium, including studies, reports, records, books, contracts, instruments, surveys, discoveries, ideas, concepts, know-how, techniques, designs, specifications, drawings, blueprints, diagrams, models, prototypes, samples, flow charts, data, computer data, disks, diskettes, tapes, computer programs or other software, marketing plans, customer names, communications by or to attorneys (including attorney-client privileged communications), memos and other materials prepared by attorneys or under their direction (including attorney work product), and other technical, financial, employee or business information or data.
Information Statement ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3(c) of this Agreement.
Insured ” has the meaning set forth in Manitowoc ParentCo’s applicable insurance policies in effect for the relevant period. By way of example and not limitation, the term is defined in Manitowoc ParentCo’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy (Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy No. 105635635) as “the Insured Persons and the Insured Organiztaions” (each as defined therein).
Intellectual Property ” has the meaning set forth in the Intellectual Property Matters Agreement.
Intellectual Property Matters Agreement ” means that certain Intellectual Property Matters Agreement entered into by and between Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo effective as of the Effective Date, as such Intellectual Property Matters Agreement may be amended from time to time.
Interim Financial Statements ” means the interim financial statements for the quarterly periods of each of the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016.
Internal Control Audit and Management Assessments ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9(a) of this Agreement.

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Internal Reorganization ” means the transactions outlined in that certain plan of reorganization titled The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Proposed Foodservice Separation Steps, dated [ ], 2016.
Liabilities ” means debts, liabilities (including Environmental Liabilities), guarantees, assurances, commitments and obligations of any nature or description, whether fixed, contingent or absolute, asserted or unasserted, matured or unmatured, liquidated or unliquidated, accrued or not accrued, known or unknown, due or to become due, whenever or however arising (including, without limitation, whether arising out of or under (i) any Contract, Action, tort based theory or any other legal theory, (ii) any act or failure to act by any past or present Representative, whether or not such act or failure to act was within such Representative’s authority or (iii) any statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or code), and whether or not the same would be required by GAAP to be reflected in financial statements or disclosed in the notes thereto.
Litigation Matters ” means (i) any Action, (ii) any internal business investigation, and (iii) any Pre-Litigation Claims.
Manitowoc ParentCo ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
Manitowoc ParentCo Assets ” means all assets of the Manitowoc ParentCo Entities and Foodservice Entities as of the Effective Date, other than the Foodservice Assets, it being understood that the Manitowoc ParentCo Assets shall include: (i) any and all Assets that are used exclusively or held for use exclusively in the Manitowoc ParentCo Business, (ii) all interests in the capital stock of, or any other equity interests in, the members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group (other than Manitowoc ParentCo); (iii) any and all Assets that are expressly listed, scheduled or otherwise clearly described in this Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement as Manitowoc ParentCo Assets or Assets to be transferred to Manitowoc ParentCo or any other member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, (iv) all rights of Manitowoc ParentCo under or pursuant to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any other instrument entered into in connection herewith or therewith, and (v) any and all Assets acquired by the Manitowoc ParentCo Group at any time after the Effective Date.
Manitowoc ParentCo Board ” means the Board of Directors of Manitowoc ParentCo.
Manitowoc ParentCo Business ” means the businesses or operations of Manitowoc ParentCo other than the Foodservice Business.
Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock ” means the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Manitowoc ParentCo.
Manitowoc ParentCo Entities ” means the members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group.
Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters ” means (i) all Litigation Matters listed on Schedule 5.3(b) hereto, (ii) all Litigation Matters which are exclusively related to the Manitowoc ParentCo Business, and (iii) external investigations or internal investigations, in each case which are initiated or arising before, on or after the Effective Date which primarily involve the Manitowoc ParentCo Business or any employee of the Manitowoc ParentCo Business at the time the event that gave rise to such investigation took place.

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Manitowoc ParentCo Group ” means Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates, excluding any entity that is a member of the SpinCo Group.
Manitowoc ParentCo Indemnified Parties ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1 of this Agreement.
Manitowoc ParentCo Liabilities ” means the Liabilities of Manitowoc ParentCo and the other members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, other than the Foodservice Liabilities.
Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract ” means any Contract relating in part to the Foodservice Business not included in the Foodservice Assets.
Non-controlling Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(d)(ii) of this Agreement.
Other Party’s Auditors ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.9(a) of this Agreement.
Owning Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2 of this Agreement.
Person ” means an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization, or a governmental entity or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof.
Possessor ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3 of this Agreement.
Post-Distribution Date Wrongful Acts ” means Wrongful Acts that occur on or after the Distribution Date.
Pre-Distribution Date Wrongful Acts ” means Wrongful Acts that occur prior to the Distribution Date.
Pre-Litigation Claims ” means any claim, demand or assertion as to which SpinCo or Manitowoc ParentCo may later provide notice as a Third-Party Claim to the other party.
Privilege ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.11(a) of this Agreement.
Record Date ” means the close of business on the date to be determined by the Manitowoc ParentCo Board as the record date for determining the shareholders of Manitowoc ParentCo entitled to receive shares of SpinCo Common Stock pursuant to the Distribution.
Regulation S-K ” means Regulation S-K of the General Rules and Regulations promulgated by the SEC pursuant to the Securities Act.
Representatives ” means, with respect to any Person, any of such Person’s directors, officers, employees, agents, consultants, advisors, accountants or attorneys.
Requestor ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3 of this Agreement.
Restricted Information ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3 of this Agreement.

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Retention Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.4 of this Agreement.
SEC ” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission or any successor agency.
Securities Act ” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time, together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
Separation ” means (a) the Internal Reorganization, (b) the Contribution, (c) any other actions to be taken pursuant to Article II and (d) any other transfers of Assets and assumptions of Liabilities, in each case, between a member of one Group and a member of the other Group, provided for in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.
Shared Litigation Matters ” means (i) all Litigation Matters listed on Schedule 5.3(e) hereto, (ii) all Litigation Matters which relate to both (a) the Manitowoc ParentCo Business, and (b) the Foodservice Business, but which are not SpinCo Exclusive Litigation Matters or Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters, and (iii) the Litigation Matters that involve Prior Corporate Function Liabilities, as set forth in the Employee Matters Agreement.
SpinCo ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this Agreement.
SpinCo Certificate of Incorporation ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2(d) of this Agreement.
SpinCo Common Stock ” means the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of SpinCo.
SpinCo Entities ” means the members of the SpinCo Group.
SpinCo Exclusive Litigation Matters ” means (i) all Litigation Matters listed on Schedule 5.3(a) hereto, (ii) all Litigation Matters which are exclusively related to the Foodservice Business, and (iii) external investigations or internal investigations, in each case which are initiated or arising before, on or after the Effective Date which primarily involve the Foodservice Business or employees of the Foodservice Business at the time the event that gave rise to such investigation took place.
SpinCo Group ” means, as of any time of determination (whether before or after the Distribution), the group consisting of (i) SpinCo, (ii) each entity that is a Subsidiary of SpinCo as of the time of determination, (iii) each entity that is not a Subsidiary of SpinCo as of a time of determination before the Distribution but that later becomes a Subsidiary of SpinCo by the time of the Distribution, and (iv) each entity that becomes an Affiliate (other than a Subsidiary) of SpinCo after the Distribution.
SpinCo Indemnified Parties ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2 of this Agreement.
SpinCo Shared Contract ” means any Contract included in the Foodservice Assets relating in part to the Manitowoc ParentCo Business.

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SpinCo Transfer Agent ” means the transfer agent and registrar for the SpinCo Common Stock.
Subsidiary ” means, with respect to a Person, any Entity that is controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person.
Tax ” and “ Taxes ” have the meanings set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.
Tax Advisor ” has the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.
Tax Matters Agreement ” means that certain Tax Matters Agreement entered into by and between Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo effective as of the Effective Date, as such Tax Matters Agreement may be amended from time to time.
Tax-Related Losses ” has the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.
Term Loan A ” refers to the 5 year term loan with a principal amount of $350,000,000 Manitowoc ParentCo borrowed pursuant to a senior credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent.
Term Loan B ” refers to the 7 year term loan with a principal amount of $200,000,000 Manitowoc ParentCo borrowed pursuant to a senior credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent.
Third-Party Claim ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(d)(i) of this Agreement.
Transition Services Agreement ” means the Transition Services Agreement entered into by and between Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo effective as of the Effective Date, pursuant to which Manitowoc ParentCo will provide certain transition services for SpinCo, and pursuant to which SpinCo will provide certain transition services to Manitowoc ParentCo, as such Transition Services Agreement may be amended from time to time.
Wrongful Act ” has the meaning set forth in Manitowoc ParentCo’s applicable insurance policies in effect for the relevant period. By way of example and not limitation, the term is defined in Manitowoc ParentCo’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy (Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy No. 105635635) as “any actual or alleged: (1) error, misstatement, misleading statement, act, omission, neglect, or breach of duty committed or attempted: (a) by any Insured Person in their capacity as such, or in an Outside Position; or (b) with respect to Insuring Agreement C, by the Insured Organization; or (2) matter claimed against the Insured Person solely because of their serving in such capacity or in an Outside Position. Except as provided in Insuring Agreement E, Wrongful Act does not include any conduct committed or attempted by any Insured Person in their capacity as a director, officer, manager, trustee or employee of any entity other than the Insured Organization, or any functional equivalent position, even if service in such capacity is with the knowledge and consent of, at the director or request of, or part of the duties regularly assigned to such Insured Person by the Insured Organization.” The parties acknowledge that any determination as to the treatment of a particular matter under any such insurance policy ( i.e. , whether a particular matter would be covered by such policy or not) will not affect, reduce or otherwise be construed as a limitation of the scope of this definition.

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ARTICLE 2
THE SEPARATION
Section 2.1      Internal Reorganization; Transfer of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities.
(a)      Prior to the Distribution, the parties shall cause any remaining actions contemplated under the Internal Reorganization to be completed, and shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to, execute all such instruments, assignments, documents and other agreements necessary to fully effect the Internal Reorganization.
(b)      Prior to the Distribution, the parties shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries to, (i) execute such instruments of assignment and transfer and take such other corporate actions as are necessary to (A) transfer to one or more members of the SpinCo Group all of the right, title and interest of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group in and to all Foodservice Assets and (B) transfer to one or more members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group all of the right, title and interest of the SpinCo Group in and to all Manitowoc ParentCo Assets and (ii) take all actions necessary to (A) cause one or more members of the SpinCo Group to assume all of the Foodservice Liabilities to the extent such Foodservice Liabilities would otherwise remain obligations of any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group and (B) cause one or more members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group to assume all of the Manitowoc ParentCo Liabilities to the extent such Manitowoc ParentCo Liabilities would otherwise remain obligations of any member of the SpinCo Group. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary (x) neither party shall be required to transfer any Information except as required by Article IV and (y) this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements do not purport to transfer any insurance policy.
Section 2.2      The Contribution . Manitowoc ParentCo will transfer the Foodservice Business to SpinCo prior to the Distribution in a transaction governed by Section 361(a) and (b) of the Code via the following steps:
(a)      Manitowoc ParentCo will contribute all of the equity interests in Manitowoc FSG U.S. Holding, LLC to SpinCo;
(b)      Manitowoc ParentCo will contribute all of the equity interests in Manitowoc Cayman Islands Funding Ltd. to SpinCo;
(c)      Manitowoc ParentCo will contribute all of the equity interests in Manitowoc Foodservice Germany Holding GmbH to SpinCo; and
(d)      Manitowoc ParentCo will transfer any portion of the Foodservice Business not described above via this Agreement, the Intellectual Property Matters Agreement or Employee Matters Agreement, including the Foodservice Assets and the Foodservice Liabilities.
(e)      In exchange for all of the foregoing, SpinCo shall issue to Manitowoc ParentCo a single stock certificate representing [●] shares of SpinCo Common Stock.
The foregoing steps shall be referred to as the “Contribution.”

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Section 2.3      Borrowed Proceeds Distribution.
(a)      Before the Borrowed Proceeds Distribution, MTW Foodservice Escrow Corp., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of SpinCo, shall merge with and into SpinCo, with SpinCo being the surviving corporation, in a transaction governed by Section 332 of the Code.
(b)      SpinCo shall make the Borrowed Proceeds Distribution to Manitowoc ParentCo before the Distribution as part of the Section 368(a)(1)(D) reorganization in a transaction governed by Section 361 of the Code.
(c)      Manitowoc ParentCo will deposit the cash received from the Borrowed Proceeds Distribution in a segregated bank account and use the cash to repay its 2020 Notes and all or a portion of the Term Loan A and Term Loan B pursuant to Section 361(b)(3) of the Code.
Section 2.4      Governmental Approvals and Consents; Transfers, Assignments and Assumptions Not Effected Prior to the Distribution.
(a)      To the extent that any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement requires any governmental approval or consent, the parties will use their reasonable best efforts to obtain such governmental approval or consent.
(b)      To the extent that any transfer or assignment of Assets or assumption of Liabilities contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall not have been consummated prior to the Distribution, the parties shall use reasonable best efforts to effect, and shall cause the other members of their Group to effect, such transfers as soon after the Distribution as shall be practicable. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to require the transfer of any Assets or the assumption of any Liabilities that by their terms or operation of law cannot or should not be transferred. In the event that any such transfer of Assets or assumption of Liabilities has not been consummated, from and after the Distribution until such time as such Asset is transferred or such Liability is assumed (i) the party retaining such Asset shall thereafter hold such Asset for the use and benefit of the party entitled to it (at the expense of the party entitled to it) and (ii) the party intended to assume such Liability shall, or shall cause the applicable member of its Group to, pay or reimburse the party retaining such Liability for all amounts paid or incurred in connection with the retention of such Liability. In addition, the party retaining such Asset or Liability shall, insofar as reasonably practicable and to the extent permitted by applicable Law, treat such Asset or Liability in the ordinary course of business consistent with past practice and take such other actions as may be reasonably requested by the party entitled to such Asset or by the party intended to assume such Liability in order to place such party, insofar as reasonably practicable, in the same position as if such Asset or Liability had been transferred or assumed as contemplated by this Agreement or by any Ancillary Agreement and so that all the benefits and burdens relating to such Asset or Liability, including possession, use, risk of loss, potential for gain, and control over such Asset or Liability, are to inure from and after the Distribution to the member or members of the Group entitled to such Asset or intended to assume such Liability. In furtherance of the foregoing three sentences, the parties agree that, as of the Distribution, each party shall be deemed to have acquired beneficial ownership over all of the Assets, together with all rights and privileges incident thereto, and shall be deemed to have assumed all of the Liabilities, and all duties, obligations and responsibilities

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incident thereto, that such party is entitled to acquire or intended to assume pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or the applicable Ancillary Agreement.
(c)      If and when the applicable consents, governmental approvals and/or conditions referred to in Section 2.4(b) are obtained or satisfied, the transfer or assumption of the applicable Asset or Liability shall be effected in accordance with and subject to the terms of this Agreement or the applicable Ancillary Agreement.
(d)      The party retaining any Asset or Liability due to the deferral of the transfer of such Asset or the deferral of the assumption of such Liability pursuant to Section 2.4(b) or otherwise shall not be obligated, in connection with this Section 2.2, to expend any money or take any action that would require the expenditure of money unless the party entitled to such Asset or the party intended to assume such Liability advances the necessary funds.
(e)      From and after the Distribution, the parties agree to treat, for U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. income tax purposes, any Asset or Liability that is not transferred prior to the Distribution and is subject to the provisions of Section 2.4(b) as owned by the member of the Group to which such Asset or Liability was intended to be transferred. The parties shall not take any position inconsistent with this Section 2.4(e) unless otherwise required by applicable Law.
Section 2.5      Termination of Agreements.
(a)      Except as set forth in Section 2.5(b), the Manitowoc ParentCo Entities, on the one hand, and the FoodserviceCo Entities, on the other hand, hereby terminate any and all Intercompany Agreements, effective as of the Distribution. No terminated Intercompany Agreement (including any provision thereof that purports to survive termination) shall be of any further force or effect from and after the Distribution. Each party shall, at the reasonable request of any other party, take, or cause to be taken, such other actions as may be necessary to effect the provisions of this Section 2.5(a). The parties, on behalf of the members of their respective Groups, hereby waive any advance notice provision or other termination requirements with respect to any Intercompany Agreement.
(b)      The provisions of Section 2.5(a) shall not apply to any of the following Intercompany Agreements (or to any of the provisions thereof):
(i)      any Intercompany Agreement to which any non-wholly owned Subsidiary or non-wholly owned Affiliate of Manitowoc ParentCo or SpinCo, as the case may be, is a party (it being understood that directors’ qualifying shares or similar interests will be disregarded for purposes of determining whether a Subsidiary is wholly owned);
(ii)      any other Intercompany Agreement that this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement expressly contemplates will survive the Distribution; and
(iii)      any Intercompany Agreement listed or described on Schedule 2.3(b)(iii) .
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Group shall satisfy all intercompany receivables, payables, loans and other accounts between any Manitowoc ParentCo Entity, on the one hand, and any SpinCo Entity, on the other hand, in existence as of immediately prior to the Distribution and after giving effect to the Internal Reorganization no later than the Distribution by (i) forgiveness by the relevant obligee or (ii) one or a related series of repayments, distributions of and/or contributions to capital, in each case as agreed by Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo.
Section 2.6      No Representations or Warranties . Each of Manitowoc ParentCo (on behalf of itself and each other Manitowoc ParentCo Entity) and SpinCo (on behalf of itself and each other SpinCo Entity) understands and agrees that, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, no party (including its Affiliates) to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any other agreement or document contemplated by this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise, makes any representations or warranties relating in any way to the Assets, businesses or Liabilities transferred or assumed as contemplated hereby or thereby, to any consent required in connection therewith, to the value or freedom from any Security Interests of, or any other matter concerning, any Assets of such party, or to the absence of any defenses or right of setoff or freedom from counterclaim with respect to any claim or other Asset, including any accounts receivable, of any party, or to the legal sufficiency of any assignment, document or instrument delivered hereunder to convey title to any Asset or thing of value upon the execution, delivery and filing hereof or thereof. Except as may expressly be set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, (a) the parties and the members of their respective Groups are transferring all such Assets on an “as is,” “where is” basis, (b) the parties are expressly disclaiming any implied warranty of merchantability, fitness for a specific purpose or otherwise, (c) the respective transferees shall bear the economic and legal risks that any conveyance shall prove to be insufficient to vest in the transferee good and marketable title, free and clear of any security interest, pledge, lien, charge, claim or other encumbrance, and (d) none of the Manitowoc ParentCo Entities or the SpinCo Entities (including their Affiliates) or any other Person makes any representation or warranty with respect to any information, documents or material made available in connection with the Separation or the Distribution, or the entering into of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby, except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.
Section 2.7      Shared Contracts . Except as otherwise set forth in the Employee Matters Agreement, to the extent applicable, Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo agree as follows:
(a)      Manitowoc ParentCo will, and will cause the other members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group to, to the extent specifically permitted by the applicable Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract and applicable law, assign such Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract in part to SpinCo and the applicable members of the SpinCo Group so that each party or the applicable members of its Group will be entitled to the benefits and rights relating to its or their business and will assume its or their related portion of any Liabilities under the Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contracts.
(b)      If any Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract cannot be so partially assigned by its terms, each party will, and will cause the other members of its Group to, cooperate and use commercially reasonable efforts to enter into an arrangement with the counterparty to each Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract to amend such Contract so as to delete all obligations therefrom to the extent that such obligations relate to the Foodservice Business, and enter into a new Contract with the applicable counterparty which solely relates to the Foodservice Business, on substantially equivalent terms and

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conditions as are then in effect under such Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract; provided , however , that neither Manitowoc ParentCo nor SpinCo will be required to pay any consideration to any third Person in connection with implementing the arrangements contemplated by this Section 2.7. If and when such consents or approvals are obtained or such other required actions have been taken, the partial assignment of such Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract will be effected in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
(c)      With respect to each Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract for which the arrangements described in Section 2.7(b) could not be entered into prior to the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will, and will cause the other members of its respective Group to, cooperate in any lawful and reasonable arrangement, to the extent so permitted under the terms of such Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract and applicable law, to provide the SpinCo Group members the benefits and obligations of any such Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract with respect to the Foodservice Business, including subcontracting, licensing, sublicensing, leasing or subleasing to the SpinCo Group members any or all of Manitowoc ParentCo Group’s rights and obligations with respect to such Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contract with respect to the Foodservice Business. In any such arrangement, SpinCo will (i) bear the sole responsibility for completion of the work or provision of goods and services, (ii) bear all Taxes with respect thereto or arising therefrom, (iii) be solely entitled to all benefits thereof, economic or otherwise, (iv) be solely responsible for any warranty or breach thereof, any repurchase, indemnity and service obligations thereof and any damages related to termination of such Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Contracts, and (v) promptly reimburse the reasonable costs and expenses of Manitowoc ParentCo and the other members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group related to such SpinCo activities.
(d)      The foregoing terms will apply mutatis mutandis to any SpinCo Shared Contract.
(e)      The rights and obligations of Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo pursuant to this Section 2.7 will terminate 24 months after the Distribution Date.
ARTICLE 3
THE DISTRIBUTION
Section 3.1      The Distribution . The Board of Directors of Manitowoc ParentCo may, at any time and from time to time until the consummation of the Distribution, modify or change the terms of the Distribution, including, without limitation, by accelerating or delaying the timing of the consummation of all or part of the Distribution. SpinCo will cooperate with Manitowoc ParentCo in all respects to accomplish the Distribution and will, at Manitowoc ParentCo’s direction, promptly take any and all actions necessary or desirable to effect the Distribution.
Section 3.2      Actions Prior to the Distribution . In connection with the Distribution, Manitowoc ParentCo (subject to its rights of termination set forth in this Agreement) and SpinCo will take the actions set forth in this Section 3.2 and otherwise use commercially reasonable efforts to consummate the Distribution:
(a)      Manitowoc ParentCo shall mail a notice of Internet availability of the Information Statement or the Information Statement to the Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders.

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(b)      Each of SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo will use its commercially reasonable efforts to take all such action as may be necessary or desirable under applicable state securities and blue sky laws of the United States (and any comparable laws under any foreign jurisdictions) in connection with the Distribution.
(c)      SpinCo will prepare, file and use commercially reasonable efforts to seek to make effective, an application for listing of the SpinCo Common Stock to be distributed in the Distribution on the New York Stock Exchange, subject to official notice of issuance.
(d)      Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will, and will cause their Subsidiaries to, complete any remaining actions contemplated under the Internal Reorganization and the Contribution.
(e)      Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will each take all necessary action that may be required to provide for the adoption by SpinCo of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of SpinCo (the “ SpinCo Certificate of Incorporation ”) and the Bylaws of SpinCo, each in such form as may be reasonably determined by SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo, and SpinCo will file the SpinCo Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware.
(f)      Manitowoc ParentCo will enter into a distribution agent agreement with the Distribution Agent or otherwise provide instructions to the Distribution Agent regarding the Distribution.
(g)      Prior to the Distribution, the existing directors of SpinCo shall duly elect the individuals listed as members of the SpinCo board of directors in the Information Statement, and such individual shall become the members of the SpinCo board of directors effective as of no later than immediately prior to the Distribution.
(h)      Prior to the Distribution, each individual who will be an employee of any Manitowoc ParentCo Entity after the Distribution and who is a director or officer of any SpinCo Entity shall have resigned or been removed from each such directorship and office held by such individual, effective no later than immediately prior to the Distribution.
(i)      Each of SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo will take all reasonable steps necessary or desirable to cause the conditions set forth in Section 3.3 to be satisfied and to effect the Distribution.
Section 3.3      Conditions to Distribution . The consummation of the Distribution will be subject to the satisfaction, or waiver by Manitowoc ParentCo in its sole and absolute discretion, of the conditions set forth in this Section 3.3. Any determination by Manitowoc ParentCo regarding the satisfaction or waiver of any of such conditions will be conclusive.
(a)      The Manitowoc ParentCo Board shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, have authorized and approved the Separation and the Distribution and not withdrawn such authorization and approval.
(b)      The Manitowoc ParentCo Board shall have declared the dividend of SpinCo Common Stock to the Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders.

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(c)      The SEC shall have declared the Form 10 effective under the Exchange Act, no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Form 10 shall be in effect, and no proceedings for such purpose shall be pending before or threatened by the SEC, and the Information Statement included therein (the “ Information Statement ”) or a notice of Internet availability of the Information Statement will have been mailed to the Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders.
(d)      The New York Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange approved by the Manitowoc ParentCo Board shall have accepted the SpinCo Common Stock for listing, subject to official notice of issuance.
(e)      The Internal Reorganization and Contribution shall have been completed.
(f)      Manitowoc ParentCo shall have received an opinion from its Tax Advisor, in form and substance satisfactory to Manitowoc ParentCo in its sole and absolute discretion, that, subject to the accuracy of and compliance with certain representations, assumptions and covenants, the Distribution and certain related transactions will qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss to Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders pursuant to Sections 355 and 368 and related provisions of the Code, except to the extent of cash received in lieu of fractional shares.
(g)      No order, injunction or decree that would prevent the consummation of the Distribution shall be threatened, pending or issued (and still in effect) by any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction, no other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Distribution shall be in effect, and no other event outside the control of Manitowoc ParentCo shall have occurred or failed to occur that prevents the consummation of the Distribution.
(h)      No other events or developments shall have occurred prior to the Distribution that, in the judgment of the Manitowoc ParentCo Board, would result in the Distribution having a material adverse effect on Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders.
(i)      Each of the Ancillary Agreements will have been duly executed and delivered by the parties thereto.
(j)      The SpinCo Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, in the form specified in Section 3.2(e), shall be in effect.
Each of the foregoing conditions is for the sole benefit of Manitowoc ParentCo and will not give rise to or create any duty on the part of Manitowoc ParentCo or its board of directors to waive or not to waive any such condition or to effect the Distribution, or in any way limit Manitowoc ParentCo’s rights of termination set forth in this Agreement.
Section 3.4      Certain Shareholder Matters .
(a)      Subject to Section 3.3 and Section 3.4(c) hereof, on or prior to the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo will deliver to a distribution agent to be appointed by Manitowoc ParentCo (the “ Distribution Agent ”) for the benefit of holders of record of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock on the Record Date, a single stock certificate, endorsed by Manitowoc ParentCo in blank, representing all of the outstanding shares of SpinCo Common Stock then owned by Manitowoc ParentCo, and Manitowoc ParentCo will instruct the Distribution Agent to deliver to the SpinCo Transfer Agent true,

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correct and complete copies of the stock and transfer records reflecting the holders of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock entitled to receive shares of SpinCo Common Stock in connection with the Distribution. Manitowoc ParentCo will cause its transfer agent to instruct the Distribution Agent to distribute electronically on the Distribution Date or as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter the appropriate number of shares of SpinCo Common Stock to each such holder or designated transferee(s) of such holder by way of direct registration in book-entry form. SpinCo will not issue paper stock certificates. Manitowoc ParentCo will cooperate, and will instruct the Distribution Agent to cooperate, with SpinCo and the SpinCo Transfer Agent, and SpinCo will cooperate, and will instruct the SpinCo Transfer Agent to cooperate, with Manitowoc ParentCo and the Distribution Agent, in connection with all aspects of the Distribution and all other matters relating to the issuance of the shares of SpinCo Common Stock to be distributed to the holders of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock in connection with the Distribution.
(b)      Subject to Section 3.3, each holder of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock on the Record Date (or such holder’s designated transferee(s)) will be entitled to receive in the Distribution a number of whole shares of SpinCo Common Stock as determined according to the Distribution Ratio. No fractional shares will be distributed in connection with the Distribution.
(c)      No fractional shares will be distributed or credited to book-entry accounts in connection with the Distribution. The SpinCo Transfer Agent will, as soon as practicable after the Distribution Date, (i) determine the number of whole shares and fractional shares of SpinCo Common Stock allocable to each holder of record or beneficial owner of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock as of the close of business on the Record Date, (ii) aggregate all fractional shares into whole shares and sell such whole shares in the open market at prevailing market prices on behalf of holders of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock who would otherwise be entitled to receive fractional shares in the Distribution and (iii) distribute the aggregate cash proceeds from the sale, net of brokerage fees and other costs, pro rata (reduced by any required Tax withholding) to each such holder of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share in the Distribution. Neither Manitowoc ParentCo, SpinCo nor the SpinCo Transfer Agent will be required to guarantee any minimum sale price for the fractional shares of SpinCo Common Stock. Neither Manitowoc ParentCo nor SpinCo will be required to pay any interest on the proceeds from the sale of fractional shares.
ARTICLE 4
ACCESS TO INFORMATION
Section 4.1      Restrictions on Disclosure of Information .
(a)      Generally . Subject to Section 4.2, without limiting any rights or obligations under any other existing or future agreement among the parties and/or any other members of their respective Group relating to confidentiality, including any Ancillary Agreement, for five years after the Effective Date each party will, and will cause its respective Group members and their Representatives to, hold in strict confidence, with at least the same degree of care that applies to Manitowoc ParentCo’s confidential and proprietary Information pursuant to policies in effect as of the Effective Date, all confidential and proprietary Information concerning the other Group that is either in its possession as of the Effective Date, obtained by it prior to the Distribution Date or furnished by the other Group or its respective Representatives at any time pursuant to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party, its respective

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Group members and its Representatives may disclose such Information to the extent that such party can demonstrate that such Information is or was (i) in the public domain other than by the breach of this Agreement or by breach of any other agreement between or among the parties relating to confidentiality, (ii) lawfully acquired from a third Person on a non-confidential basis or independently developed by, or on behalf of, such party by Persons who do not have access to, or descriptions of, any such Information, provided that for purposes of this clause (ii) if “such party” refers to Manitowoc ParentCo it will be deemed a reference to the Manitowoc ParentCo Business and if “such party” refers to SpinCo it will be deemed a reference to the Foodservice Business, or (iii) permitted to be disclosed without consent, notice or any other obligation pursuant to an Ancillary Agreement. Each party will maintain, and will cause its respective Group members and Representatives to maintain, policies and procedures, and develop such further policies and procedures as will from time to time become necessary or appropriate, to ensure compliance with this Section 4.1.
(b)      Disclosure of Third Person Information . SpinCo acknowledges that it may have in its possession confidential or proprietary Information of third Persons that was received under confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement with such third Person while it was an Affiliate of Manitowoc ParentCo. SpinCo will hold in strict confidence the confidential and proprietary Information of third Persons to which SpinCo has access, in accordance with the terms of any agreements entered into prior to the Effective Date between Manitowoc ParentCo (whether acting through, on behalf of, or in connection with, the Foodservice Business) and such third Persons. Manitowoc ParentCo will comply with the terms of any confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement with third Persons, notwithstanding that such agreements may have been assigned to SpinCo. SpinCo further acknowledges that Manitowoc ParentCo is or may be the subject to a variety of Actions, court orders or agreements covering confidentiality or non-disclosure of certain matters, and SpinCo will continue to be bound by such orders and agreements where otherwise applicable.
(c)      Press Releases . Each of Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will consult with the other prior to issuing, and will provide the other party the opportunity to review and comment upon, any press releases or other public statements in connection with the Distribution or any of the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement and prior to making any filings with the SEC or any other governmental authority or any national securities exchange with respect thereto (including the parties’ respective Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with respect to the fiscal quarter during which the Distribution Date occurs (each such Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, a “ First Post-Distribution Report ”)). Each party’s obligations pursuant to this Section 4.1(c) will terminate on the date on which such party’s First Post-Distribution Report is filed with the SEC.
Section 4.2      Legally Required Disclosure of Information . If any party or any of its respective Group members or Representatives becomes legally required to disclose any Information (the “ Disclosing Party ”) that it is otherwise obligated to hold in strict confidence pursuant to Section 4.1, such party will promptly notify the Person that owns the Information (the “ Owning Party ”), and will use all commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the Owning Party so that the Owning Party may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy and/or waive compliance with this Section 4.2. All expenses reasonably incurred by the Disclosing Party in seeking a protective order or other remedy upon the written request of the Owning Party will be borne by the Owning Party. If such protective order or other remedy is not obtained, or if the Owning Party waives compliance with this Section 4.2, the Disclosing Party will (a) disclose only that portion of the Information which its legal counsel advises it is compelled to disclose or otherwise stand liable for contempt or suffer other similar

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significant corporate censure or penalty, (b) use all commercially reasonable efforts to obtain reliable assurance requested by the Owning Party that confidential treatment will be accorded such Information, and (c) promptly provide the Owning Party with a copy of the Information so disclosed, in the same form and format so disclosed, together with a list of all Persons to whom such Information was disclosed.
Section 4.3      Access to Information . During the Retention Period, each party will cooperate with and afford, and will cause its Group members and Representatives to cooperate with and afford, to the other party reasonable access upon reasonable advance written request to all Information (other than Information which is (a) protected from disclosure by attorney-client privilege or work product doctrine that is exclusive to that party, (b) proprietary in nature to such party, (c) the subject of a confidentiality agreement between such party and a third Person which prohibits disclosure to the other party, or (d) prohibited from disclosure under applicable law (collectively, the “ Restricted Information ”)) owned by such party or one of its Group members or within such party’s or any of its Group member’s or Representative’s possession which is created prior to the Distribution Date and which relates to the requesting party’s (the “ Requestor ”) business, assets or liabilities, and such access is reasonably required by the Requestor (i) to comply with requirements imposed on the Requestor by any governmental authority, (ii) for use in any Third-Party Claim or other proceeding (except for a Litigation Matter between the parties or any of their respective Group members), (iii) to satisfy audit, accounting or similar requirements, (iv) to obtain insurance, or (v) to comply with the Requestor’s obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement. As used in this Agreement, “access” will mean the obligation of a party in possession of Information (the “ Possessor ”) requested by the Requestor to exert its commercially reasonable efforts to locate all requested Information that is owned and/or possessed by Possessor or any of its Group members or Representatives. The Possessor will conduct a diligent search designed to identify all requested Information and will collect all such Information (other than Restricted Information) for inspection by the Requestor during normal business hours at the Possessor’s place of business, and all reasonable, documented out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Possessor in complying with its obligations hereunder will be reimbursed by the Requestor promptly upon request by the Possessor. Subject to such confidentiality and/or security obligations as the Possessor may reasonably deem necessary, the Requestor may have all requested Information (other than Restricted Information) duplicated at Requestor’s expense. Alternatively, the Possessor may choose to deliver, at the Requestor’s expense, all requested Information (other than Restricted Information) to the Requestor in the form requested by the Requestor. The Possessor will notify the Requestor in writing at the time of delivery if such Information is to be returned to the Possessor. In such case, the Requestor will return such Information when no longer needed to the Possessor at the Requestor’s expense. In connection with providing Information pursuant to this Section 4.3, each party hereto will, upon the request of the other party and upon reasonable advance notice, make available during normal business hours its employees (and those employees of its Group members) to the extent that they are reasonably necessary to discuss and explain all requested Information with and to the Requestor.
Section 4.4      Record Retention . SpinCo will, and will cause each other SpinCo Entity to, adopt and comply with a record retention policy with respect to Information owned by or in the possession of SpinCo and which is created prior to the Distribution Date that is substantially the same as Manitowoc ParentCo’s record retention policy in effect as of the Effective Date. Manitowoc ParentCo will, and will cause each other Manitowoc ParentCo Entity to, maintain and comply with its record retention policy substantially as currently in effect as of the Effective Date with respect to Information owned by or in the possession of Manitowoc ParentCo prior to the Distribution Date. Each party will,

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at its sole cost and expense, preserve and retain all Information in its respective possession or control that any other party has the right to access pursuant to Section 4.3 and that it is required to preserve and retain in accordance with such record retention policy or for any longer period as may be required by (a) any government agency, (b) any Litigation Matter, including in accordance with legal holds, (c) applicable law, or (d) any Ancillary Agreement (as applicable, the “ Retention Period ”). Each party will use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the other to enforce legal holds required to be enforced by any other party hereunder. If any party wishes to dispose of any Information which it is obligated to retain under this Section 4.4 prior to the expiration of the Retention Period, then that party will first provide 45 days’ written notice to the other party, and the other party will have the right, at its option but at the expense of the party that desires to dispose of such Information, upon prior written notice within such 45-day period, to take possession of such Information within 90 days after the date of the notice provided pursuant to this Section 4.4. Written notice of intent to dispose of such Information will include a description of the Information in detail sufficient to allow the other party to reasonably assess its potential need to retain such materials.
Section 4.5      Production of Witnesses . For no fewer than seven years after the Effective Date, each party will use commercially reasonable efforts to make available to each other, upon written request, its past and present Representatives as witnesses to the extent that any such Representatives may reasonably be required (giving consideration to the business demands upon such Representatives) in connection with any legal, administrative or other proceedings in which the requesting party may from time to time be involved. In the event of any proceeding between the parties, this Section 4.5 is not intended to supersede or replace the applicable rules of procedure that would otherwise be applicable to such proceedings.
Section 4.6      Reimbursement . Unless otherwise provided in this Article 4, each party providing access to Information or witnesses to the other party pursuant to Sections 4.3, 4.4 or 4.5 will be entitled to receive from the receiving party, upon the presentation of invoices therefor, payment for all reasonable, out-of-pocket costs and expenses (excluding allocated compensation, salary and overhead expenses) as may be reasonably incurred in providing such Information or witnesses.
Section 4.7      Other Agreements Regarding Access to Information . The rights and obligations of the parties under this Article 4 are subject to any specific limitations, qualifications or additional provisions on the sharing, exchange or confidential treatment of Information set forth in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.
Section 4.8      Acquisition by Another Person .
(a)      For a period of three years after the Distribution Date, SpinCo covenants and agrees (i) that it will not sell all or any material portion of the Foodservice Business to any third Person unless such third Person expressly agrees in writing to be bound by all of SpinCo’s obligations under this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to the extent then applicable; and (ii) in the event SpinCo enters into an agreement with a third Person to sell all or any portion of the Foodservice Business, SpinCo will not disclose any Information of Manitowoc ParentCo or relating to the Manitowoc ParentCo Business to such third Person without Manitowoc ParentCo’s express written consent which may be withheld in Manitowoc ParentCo’s sole discretion. In addition, Manitowoc ParentCo will have the right, in its sole discretion, to require SpinCo to destroy or return to Manitowoc ParentCo all or any portion of such Information prior to such disposition.

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(b)      For a period of three years after the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo covenants and agrees: (i) it will not sell all or any material portion of the Manitowoc ParentCo Business to any third Person unless such third Person expressly agrees in writing to be bound by all of Manitowoc ParentCo’s obligations under this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements to the extent then applicable; and (ii) in the event Manitowoc ParentCo enters into an agreement with a third Person to sell all or any portion of the Manitowoc ParentCo Business, Manitowoc ParentCo will not disclose any Information of SpinCo or relating to the Foodservice Business to such third Person without SpinCo’s express written consent which may be withheld in SpinCo’s sole discretion. In addition, SpinCo will have the right, in its sole discretion, to require Manitowoc ParentCo to destroy or return to SpinCo all or any portion of such Information prior to such disposition.
Section 4.9      Financial Statements and Accounting . Each of Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo agrees to provide the assistance or access set forth in subsections (a), (b) and (c) of this Section 4.9 as follows: (i) during an initial period that shall expire upon the latest to occur of (x) 365 days following the Distribution Date, (y) the date that Manitowoc ParentCo files its Annual Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2016 with the SEC and (z) the date that SpinCo files its Annual Financial Statement for the year ended December 31, 2016 with the SEC, in connection with the preparation and audit of each party’s Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements, the printing, filing and public dissemination of such Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements, the audit of each party’s internal control over financial reporting and management’s assessment thereof and management’s assessment of each party’s disclosure controls and procedures, if required, in each case made as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2016; (ii) following the initial period described in clause (i) of this paragraph, with the consent of the applicable party (not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed) for reasonable business purposes; (iii) in the event that any party changes its auditors within two years of the Distribution Date, then such party may request reasonable access on the terms set forth in this Section 4.9 for a period of up to 180 days from such change; and (iv) from time to time following the Distribution Date, to the extent reasonably necessary to respond (and for the limited purpose of responding) to any written request or official comment from a governmental authority, such as in connection with responding to a comment letter from the SEC.
(a)      Financial Statements . Each party will provide or provide access to the other party on a timely basis all information reasonably required to meet its schedule for the preparation, printing, filing and public dissemination of its Interim Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements and for management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and its internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Items 307 and 308, respectively, of Regulation S-K and, to the extent applicable to such party, its auditor’s audit of its internal control over financial reporting and management’s assessment thereof in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the SEC’s and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s rules and auditing standards thereunder, if required (such assessments and audit being referred to as the “ Internal Control Audit and Management Assessments ”). Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each such party will provide all required financial and other information with respect to itself to its auditors in a sufficient and reasonable time and in sufficient detail to permit its auditors to take all steps and perform all reviews necessary to provide sufficient assistance to the other party’s auditors (the “ Other Party’s Auditors ”) with respect to information to be included or contained in such other party’s Annual Financial Statements and to permit the Other Party’s Auditors and management to complete the Internal Control Audit and Management Assessments, if required.

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(b)      Access to Personnel and Records . Each party will authorize its respective auditors to make reasonably available to the Other Party’s Auditors both the personnel who performed or are performing the annual audits of the audited party (each party with respect to its own audit, the “ Audited Party ”) and work papers related to the annual audits of the Audited Party, in all cases within a reasonable time prior to the Audited Party’s auditors’ opinion date, so that the Other Party’s Auditors are able to perform the procedures they reasonably consider necessary to take responsibility for the work of the Audited Party’s auditors as it relates to their auditors’ report on the other party’s Annual Financial Statements, all within sufficient time to enable the other party to meet its timetable for the printing, filing and public dissemination of its Annual Financial Statements. Each party will make reasonably available to the Other Party’s Auditors and management its personnel and records in a reasonable time prior to the Other Party’ Auditors’ opinion date and other party’s management’s assessment date so that the Other Party’s Auditors and other party’s management are able to perform the procedures they reasonably consider necessary to conduct the Internal Control Audit and Management Assessments.
(c)      Annual Reports . Each party will deliver to the other party a substantially final draft, as soon as the same is prepared, of the first report to be filed with the SEC (or otherwise) that includes its Annual Financial Statements (in the form expected to be covered by the audit report of such party’s independent auditors) (such reports, collectively, the “ Annual Reports ”); provided , however , that each such party may continue to revise its respective Annual Report prior to the filing thereof, which changes will be delivered to the other party as soon as reasonably practicable; provided , further , that each party’s personnel will actively consult with the other party’s personnel regarding any material changes which they may consider making to its respective Annual Report and related disclosures prior to the anticipated filing with the SEC, with particular focus on any changes which could reasonably be expected to have an effect upon the other party’s Annual Financial Statements or related disclosures.
Nothing in this Section 4.9 will require either party to violate any agreement with any third Person regarding the confidentiality of confidential and proprietary Information relating to that third Person or its business; provided , however , that in the event that a party is required under this Section 4.9 to disclose any such Information, such party will use commercially reasonable efforts to seek to obtain such third Person’s written consent to the disclosure of such Information.
Section 4.10      Conflicts in Litigation . Each party acknowledges and recognizes that Manitowoc ParentCo and its Subsidiaries have used certain outside counsel for advice and counseling and that each party and the other members of each Group may continue to use such counsel after the Effective Date. Each party expressly waives any claim of conflict as a result of Manitowoc ParentCo’s prior use of such outside counsel and agrees that it will not, and will not allow the members of its Group to, assert after the Effective Date that any such counsel has a conflict that would preclude it from providing advice and counseling to any other party or other member of a Group; provided , however , that in the event of a threatened or actual conflict between Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo (and/or members of their respective Groups) after the date of the Distribution, such waiver will not apply and the laws governing such conflicts of interest will apply.
Section 4.11      Privilege .
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legal privileges, such as the attorney-client privilege or work product exemption and other concepts of legal privilege (“ Privilege ”). Each party recognizes that, except as specified in this Section 4.11, it will be entitled to the Privilege with respect to such privileged information and that each will be entitled to maintain and use for its own benefit all such information and advice, but both parties will ensure that such information is maintained so as to protect the Privilege to the fullest extent. The parties agree that their respective rights and obligations to maintain, preserve, assert or waive any or all Privilege belonging to any party with respect to the Manitowoc ParentCo Business and the Foodservice Business will be governed by the provisions of this Section 4.11. With respect to matters relating to the Manitowoc ParentCo Business, Manitowoc ParentCo will have sole authority in perpetuity to determine whether to assert or waive any or all Privilege, and SpinCo will take no action that could reveal Privileged Information without the prior written consent of Manitowoc ParentCo. With respect to matters solely relating to the Foodservice Business, SpinCo will have sole authority in perpetuity to determine whether to assert or waive any or all Privilege, and Manitowoc ParentCo will take no action (and will not permit any of its Subsidiaries to take action) that could reveal Privileged Information without the prior written consent of SpinCo. The rights and obligations created by this Section 4.11 will apply to all Information as to which the parties or their respective Subsidiaries would be entitled to assert or has asserted a Privilege without regard to the effect, if any, of the Distribution (“ Privileged Information ”), except that upon request of a government enforcement agency investigating Manitowoc ParentCo, SpinCo or any of the respective Subsidiaries, then Manitowoc ParentCo will have the sole right to waive privilege regarding pre-Distribution Privileged Information, and the consent of SpinCo or its Subsidiary will not be required, but Manitowoc ParentCo will give advance written notice to SpinCo or its Subsidiaries. For the purposes hereof, “Privileged Information” of Manitowoc ParentCo will include the following: (i) any and all Privileged Information existing prior to the Distribution regarding the Manitowoc ParentCo Business but which after the Distribution is in the possession of SpinCo or any of its Subsidiaries; and (ii) all communications subject to a Privilege occurring prior to the Distribution, including but not limited to communications between counsel for Manitowoc ParentCo or any of its Subsidiaries (including in-house counsel and former in-house counsel who are employees of SpinCo) and any person who, at the time of the communication, was an employee of Manitowoc ParentCo or any of its Subsidiaries, or otherwise able to have a privileged communication or create a privileged document, regardless of whether such employee is or becomes an employee of SpinCo or any of its Subsidiaries. For the purposes hereof, “Privileged Information” of SpinCo will include the following: (i) any and all Privileged Information existing prior to the Distribution regarding the Foodservice Business but which after the Distribution is in the possession of Manitowoc ParentCo or any of its Subsidiaries; and (ii) all communications subject to a Privilege occurring prior to the Distribution, including but not limited to communications between counsel for SpinCo or any of its Subsidiaries (including in-house counsel and former in-house counsel who are employees of SpinCo) and any person who, at the time of the communication, was an employee of SpinCo or any of its Subsidiaries or otherwise able to have a privileged communication or create a privileged document, regardless of whether such employee is or becomes an employee of SpinCo or any of its Subsidiaries.
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any rights it may have under Section 4.2 or this Section 4.11 or otherwise to prevent the production or disclosure of Privileged Information. Unless otherwise required by law, no party will produce or disclose to any third Person any of the others’ Privileged Information under this Section 4.11 unless (i) the other party has provided its express written consent to such production or disclosure, (ii) no written objection is made within 14 days after notice upon the other party requesting such consent, in which case consent will be deemed to be granted, (iii) a court of competent jurisdiction has entered an order not subject to interlocutory appeal or review finding that the Privileged Information is not entitled to protection from disclosure under any applicable Privilege, doctrine or rule or otherwise requiring production of such Privileged Information, or (iv) or as otherwise provided in Section 4.11(a) relating to a government enforcement agency investigation.
ARTICLE 5
ADDITIONAL COVENANTS AND OTHER MATTERS
Section 5.1      Further Assurances . In addition to the Ancillary Agreements, the parties agree to execute and deliver, as appropriate, such other agreements, instruments and documents as may be necessary or desirable in order to effect the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. Without limiting the foregoing sentence, prior to, on and after the Distribution Date, each party shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, cooperate with the other party and its Subsidiaries, and without any further consideration, but at the expense of the requesting party, to (a) execute and deliver, or use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause to be executed and delivered, all instruments, including any instruments of conveyance, assignment and transfer as such party may be reasonably requested to execute and deliver to the other party, (b) make, or cause to be made, all filings with, and obtain, or cause to be obtained, all consents, approvals or authorizations of, any governmental authority or any other Person under any permit, license, agreement, indenture or other instrument, (c) seek, obtain, or cause to be obtained, any governmental approvals or other consents required to effect the Separation or the Distribution and (iv) take all such other actions as such party may reasonably be requested to take by any other party from time to time, consistent with the terms of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, in order to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, the transfers of the Foodservice Assets and the Manitowoc ParentCo Assets, the assignment and assumption of the Foodservice Liabilities and the Manitowoc ParentCo Liabilities and the other transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Without limiting the first sentence of this Section 5.1, each party shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, at the reasonable request, cost and expense of the other party, take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to vest in such other party good and marketable title, if and to the extent it is practicable to do so.
Section 5.2      Performance . Manitowoc ParentCo will cause to be performed, and hereby guarantees the performance of, all actions, agreements and obligations set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement to be performed by any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group. SpinCo will cause to be performed, and hereby guarantees the performance of, all actions, agreements and obligations set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement to be performed by any member of the SpinCo Group. Each party further agrees that it will cause its other Group members not to take any action or fail to take any such action where such action or failure to act would be inconsistent with such party’s obligations under this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

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Section 5.3      Litigation Matters .
(a)      SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo agree that (i) the SpinCo Exclusive Litigation Matters listed on Schedule 5.3(a) constitute pre-existing Third-Party Claims, which were initiated prior to the Effective Date and for which proper notice has been given, (ii) any Liabilities incurred by any Manitowoc ParentCo Indemnified Party in connection therewith constitute Damages for the purposes of Article 6 hereof, and (iii) SpinCo will assume control of such SpinCo Exclusive Litigation Matters pursuant to Section 6.3(d)(i) as the Indemnifying Party. SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo further agree that the SpinCo Exclusive Litigation Matters will remain and be treated as Third-Party Claims after the Effective Date. Manitowoc ParentCo agrees that the outside legal counsel currently retained in the SpinCo Exclusive Litigation Matters may continue to represent the interests of both SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo, subject to Manitowoc ParentCo’s rights pursuant to Section 6.3(d)(ii) and Section 6.3(d)(iii)) below. Manitowoc ParentCo further agrees that it will use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate and assist SpinCo in preserving and enforcing any third Person intellectual property indemnification protection rights available to Manitowoc ParentCo in connection with the SpinCo Exclusive Litigation Matters.
(b)      SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo agree that (i) the Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters listed on Schedule 5.3(b) constitute pre-existing Third-Party Claims, which were initiated prior to the Effective Date and for which proper notice has been given, (ii) any Liabilities incurred by any SpinCo Indemnified Party in connection therewith constitute Damages for the purposes of Article 6 hereof, and (iii) Manitowoc ParentCo will assume control of such Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters pursuant to Section 6.3(d)(i) as the Indemnifying Party. SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo further agree that the Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters will remain and be treated as Third-Party Claims after the Effective Date. SpinCo agrees that the outside legal counsel currently retained by Manitowoc ParentCo in the Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters may continue to represent the interests of both Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo, subject to SpinCo’s rights pursuant to Section 6.3(d)(ii) and Section 6.3(d)(iii) below. SpinCo further agrees that it will use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate and assist Manitowoc ParentCo in preserving and enforcing any third Person intellectual property indemnification protection rights available to SpinCo in connection with the Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters.
(c)      SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo agree that (i) the Corporate Litigation Matters listed on Schedule 5.3(c) constitute pre-existing Third-Party Claims, which were initiated prior to the Effective Date and for which proper notice has been given, (ii) any Liabilities incurred by any SpinCo Indemnified Party in connection therewith constitute Damages for the purposes of Article 6 hereof, and will remain and be treated as Third-Party Claims after the Effective Date (such claims, for the purposes of this Section 5.3, are referred to as “ Indemnified Matters ”), and (iii) Manitowoc ParentCo will assume control of such Corporate Litigation Matters pursuant to Section 6.3(d)(i) as the Indemnifying Party. As to Corporate Litigation Matters that are securities class actions or shareholder derivative claims or related Actions filed or commenced before, on or after the Distribution Date and that involve only alleged Pre-Distribution Date Wrongful Acts, Manitowoc ParentCo will treat them as Indemnified Matters. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as to Corporate Litigation Matters that are securities class actions or shareholder derivative claims or related Actions filed on or after the Distribution Date that (i) involve both alleged Pre-Distribution Date Wrongful Acts and alleged Post-Distribution Date Wrongful Acts, Manitowoc ParentCo will treat Pre-Distribution Date Wrongful Acts as Indemnified Matters, and Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will be responsible for their own liability as to that portion of any

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settlements, judgments, costs and expenses resulting from Post-Distribution Date Wrongful Acts; and (ii) do not involve Pre-Distribution Date Wrongful Acts, Manitowoc ParentCo will not indemnify SpinCo and SpinCo will not indemnify Manitowoc ParentCo.
(d)      SpinCo agrees that the outside legal counsel currently retained by Manitowoc ParentCo in the Corporate Litigation Matters listed in Schedule 5.3(c) may continue to represent the interests of both SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo subject to SpinCo’s rights pursuant to Section 6.3(d)(ii)–(iii) hereof. Manitowoc ParentCo will have sole authority with respect to insurance for the Corporate Litigation Matters that are, in whole or in part, Indemnified Matters, including the sole right to make, pursue and resolve any insurance claims, the right to separate and independent legal counsel, and the sole right to any proceeds from insurance claims. SpinCo will not have any right to separately assert an insurance claim for the Corporate Litigation Matters that are, in whole or in part, Indemnified Matters, nor to separately seek insurance proceeds or defense costs with respect to such Corporate Litigation Matters, but SpinCo will use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with Manitowoc ParentCo with respect to such Corporate Litigation Matters and insurance for the same, including with respect to Manitowoc ParentCo’s requests that assistance, information or support be provided in connection with any insurance or insurance claim regarding such matters.
(e)      SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo agree that, as to Shared Litigation Matters listed on Schedule 5.3(e) , control of the Shared Litigation Matters and all Damages will be allocated as provided in Schedule 5.3(e) . The allocation of Damages and control of any Shared Litigation Matters not initially listed on Schedule 5.3(e) will be determined by good faith agreement based upon (i) the degree to which the parties anticipate liability is likely to be borne by the Manitowoc ParentCo Business and the Foodservice Business, (ii) the volume of sales of affected products or purchases (if applicable), and (iii) such other factors as the parties consider relevant or appropriate to the circumstances, except that in the case of employee matters, such allocation will be determined as provided in the Employee Matters Agreement and in the case of patent litigation, such allocation will be determined as set forth in the Intellectual Property Matters Agreement, in each case to the extent covered thereby.
(f)      Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 5.3, nothing in this Section is intended to modify or affect (i) the allocation of financial responsibility for or the procedures for handling Third-Party Claims established under Section 5.7 hereof (relating to Environmental Matters) or under the Tax Matters Agreement, the Employee Matters Agreement, the Transition Services Agreements or the Intellectual Property Matters Agreement.
(g)      In the event that any Litigation Matter is filed after the Effective Date against Manitowoc ParentCo or any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, and such Litigation Matter may be characterized as coming within the definition of SpinCo Exclusive Litigation Matters, Shared Litigation Matters or Corporate Litigation Matters to which SpinCo may have any potential Liability in accordance with Section 5.3(c) of this Agreement, Manitowoc ParentCo will notify SpinCo of such Litigation Matter and will take commercially reasonable steps to protect the rights and interests of SpinCo and members of the SpinCo Group in connection with the Litigation Matter. In the event that any Litigation Matter is filed after the Effective Date against SpinCo or any member of the SpinCo Group, and such Litigation Matter may be characterized as coming within the definition of Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters, Corporate Litigation Matters or Shared Litigation Matters to which Manitowoc ParentCo may have any potential liability in accordance with Section 5.3(c) of this Agreement, SpinCo will notify Manitowoc ParentCo of such Litigation Matter and will take

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commercially reasonable steps to protect the rights and interests of Manitowoc ParentCo in connection with the Litigation Matter. In the event the interests of Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo are in conflict, each may in its sole discretion take such actions as it deems necessary to protect its interests to the extent permitted by and not otherwise in conflict with this Agreement. If a Litigation Matter is commenced after the Distribution Date naming Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo as defendants and one party is a nominal defendant, the other party will use commercially reasonable efforts to have the nominal defendant removed from the Litigation Matter.
(h)      As to any Litigation Matter filed against Manitowoc ParentCo and/or SpinCo (or any member of their respective Groups) that is otherwise not listed on Schedules 5.3(a) , (b) , (c) and (e) despite the parties’ good faith efforts, (whether by mistake, inadvertence or design or because it arises subsequently) or is listed in error on the wrong Schedule, Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will attempt to agree on the characterization of such Litigation Matter as coming within the definition of SpinCo Exclusive Litigation Matters, Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters, Corporate Litigation Matters or Shared Litigation Matters, or a matter that should be governed by the Employee Matters Agreement or other Ancillary Agreement. If such agreement is reached, the agreed upon characterization will control for all purposes under this Agreement. SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo will reasonably cooperate in this regard. In the event of a dispute over the appropriate allocation and if an agreement is not reached within 14 calendar days, the dispute resolution procedures set forth herein will apply.
(i)      The Parties will update, as appropriate, Schedules 5.3(a) , (b) , (c) and (e) before the Distribution Date.
(j)      In the event of a conflict in the procedures described in this Section 5.3 and the procedures set forth in Article 6, the terms of this Section 5.3 will control. In the event of a conflict between the subject matter set forth in this Section 5.3 and the Employee Matters Agreement, the Employee Matters Agreement will control, in the event of a conflict between the subject matter set forth in this Section 5.3 and the Intellectual Property Matters Agreement, the Intellectual Property Matters Agreement will control and in the event of a conflict between the subject matter set forth in this Section 5.3 and the Tax Matters Agreement, the Tax Matters Agreement will control.
Section 5.4      Insurance Matters .
(a)      Directors’ and Officers’ Insurance . Effective on the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo will purchase an extended reporting period under its existing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage, providing coverage for Manitowoc ParentCo, SpinCo, and each of their respective directors and officers (the “ D&O Tail ”). The D&O Tail shall: (i) remain in force for a period of six (6) years following the Distribution Date; and (ii) provide coverage for claims made against Manitowoc ParentCo, SpinCo or their respective directors and officers, based on Pre-Distribution Date Wrongful Acts, in amounts and under substantially the same terms and conditions as were contained in Manitowoc ParentCo’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage that was in force immediately prior to the Distribution Date. SpinCo will promptly pay or reimburse Manitowoc ParentCo, as the case may be, for all costs and expenses associated with the D&O Tail that are allocated by Manitowoc ParentCo to SpinCo in accordance with Manitowoc ParentCo’s practice with respect to the Foodservice Business as of the Effective Date. SpinCo further covenants and agrees that it will take appropriate steps to secure directors’ and officers’ liability insurance coverage for itself, its Subsidiaries and their

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respective directors and officers, effective as of the Distribution Date and covering claims arising from Post-Distribution Date Wrongful Acts.
(b)      Other Insurance . Except as set forth in Section 5.4(a) with respect to directors’ and officers’ insurance, during the period from the Effective Date through the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo will, subject to insurance market conditions and other factors beyond Manitowoc ParentCo’s reasonable control, maintain, for the protection of SpinCo and its Covered Subsidiaries, policies of insurance that are comparable to those maintained generally for Manitowoc ParentCo and its Covered Subsidiaries during the same period. SpinCo will promptly pay or reimburse Manitowoc ParentCo, as the case may be, including payment or reimbursement after the Distribution Date, for all costs and expenses of any kind or nature, including retrospective premium charges associated with such insurance that are allocated by Manitowoc ParentCo to SpinCo and its Covered Subsidiaries in accordance with (i) Manitowoc ParentCo’s practice with respect to the Foodservice Business as of the Effective Date, or (ii) the terms of the Transition Services Agreement, as applicable. To the extent Manitowoc ParentCo purchases a new type of insurance, or an amount or level of insurance not previously purchased by Manitowoc ParentCo in order to protect, at least in part, SpinCo or any of its Subsidiaries, that portion of the costs and expenses of such insurance attributable to SpinCo or any of its Covered Securities, as determined in Manitowoc ParentCo’s reasonable discretion, will be reimbursed by SpinCo.
(c)      Payments and Reimbursements . All payments and reimbursements by SpinCo pursuant to this Section 5.4 will be made within 30 days after SpinCo’s receipt of an invoice therefor from Manitowoc ParentCo.
(d)      Changes in Costs or Expenses . The costs and expenses for which SpinCo is obligated to pay or reimburse Manitowoc ParentCo pursuant to this Section 5.4 will be based on Manitowoc ParentCo’s current insurance costs and expenses as of the Effective Date and will be appropriately adjusted as a result of any changes in those costs and expenses after the Effective Date, although the methodology upon which such costs and expenses is based will remain the same.
(e)      Notification of Changes . Manitowoc ParentCo agrees to provide SpinCo not fewer than 60 days’ advance written notice in the event it elects (or any of its insurers notifies Manitowoc ParentCo in writing of such insurer’s election) to cancel or effect any non-administrative modification of the terms and conditions of any Manitowoc ParentCo insurance policy that provides coverage to SpinCo or any of its Covered Subsidiaries, which notice will include the anticipated date of cancellation or a description of such modification, as applicable.
(f)      Historical Loss Data . For no fewer than seven years after the Effective Date, Manitowoc ParentCo will use commercially reasonable efforts to make available to SpinCo, upon written request, historical insurance loss Information relating to the Foodservice Business and any other Information relating to Manitowoc ParentCo’s historic insurance program with respect to the Foodservice Business. Any such Information provided to SpinCo pursuant to this provision will also be subject to the provisions of Section 4.3.
(g)      Post Distribution Date . SpinCo acknowledges and agrees that from and after the Distribution Date (i) no member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group will purchase or maintain, or cause to be purchased or maintained, any insurance policy for post-Distribution Date liabilities or obligations of SpinCo, any member of the SpinCo Group or any of their respective directors and officers,

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and (ii) the SpinCo Group, including SpinCo and its Covered Subsidiaries, will purchase insurance coverage sufficient to protect its interests.
(h)      Claims Procedure . To the extent that SpinCo desires to assert a first-party or third-party claim that may be covered by insurance pursuant to this Section 5.4, SpinCo will deliver a written notice to Manitowoc ParentCo, which notice must contain (A) a description of, and an estimated amount payable pursuant to, such claim, (B) the applicable insurance policy under which SpinCo is asserting such claim to the extent known, and (C) a reasonable explanation of the basis for the claim. Within 14 days after the receipt of such written notice from SpinCo, Manitowoc ParentCo will either (X) agree to assume the control of such claim with the applicable insurance carrier, or (Y) dispute that the claim is covered in whole or in part, in which case the parties will resort to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 7.3, provided that in either event Manitowoc ParentCo will make reasonable efforts to give notice of claim to the insurer which maintains the insurance policy or policies identified by SpinCo in its notice to Manitowoc ParentCo, and SpinCo will at all times cooperate with reasonable requests for information by Manitowoc ParentCo or the insurers regarding any such claim. In the case of any first-party or third-party claim that may be covered by insurance as to which Manitowoc ParentCo assumes control, such control will be over the insurance claim and any matters reasonably necessary to preserve, present and prosecute such claim. In the case of claims involving directors and officers insurance or fiduciary insurance, Manitowoc ParentCo will, in addition, assert control of the underlying claim and/or litigation asserted against the Insureds.
Section 5.5      Conduct of Foodservice Business between Effective Date and Distribution Date . From the Effective Date through the Distribution Date, SpinCo will, and will cause each of the other SpinCo Entities to, conduct its operations in accordance with all of Manitowoc ParentCo’s applicable policies and procedures and consistent with past practice.
Section 5.6      Mail Handling; Receivables and Payables .
(a)      To the extent that any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group receives any mail or packages relating to the Foodservice Business, the Foodservice Assets and/or the Foodservice Liabilities, Manitowoc ParentCo will, and will cause the applicable member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group to, promptly deliver such mail or packages to SpinCo. After the Effective Date, to the extent that any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group receives cash or checks or drafts made payable to such member that constitutes a Foodservice Asset, Manitowoc ParentCo will, and will cause the applicable member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group to, promptly forward such cash to, or deposit such checks or drafts and upon receipt of funds from such checks or drafts, forward such cash to SpinCo within five Business Days, or, if so requested by SpinCo, endorse such checks or drafts to SpinCo for collection. Manitowoc ParentCo may not assert any set off, hold back, escrow or other restriction against any payment described in this Section 5.6(a).
(b)      To the extent that any member of the SpinCo Group receives any mail or packages relating to the Manitowoc ParentCo Business or the Manitowoc ParentCo Liabilities, SpinCo will, and will cause the applicable member of the SpinCo Group to, promptly deliver such mail or packages to Manitowoc ParentCo. After the Effective Date, to the extent that any member of the SpinCo Group receives cash or checks or drafts made payable to that member that constitutes a Manitowoc ParentCo Asset, SpinCo will, and will cause the applicable member of the SpinCo Group to, promptly forward such cash to, or deposit such checks or drafts and upon receipt of funds from such checks or drafts,

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forward such cash to Manitowoc ParentCo within five Business Days, or, if so requested by Manitowoc ParentCo, endorse such checks or drafts to Manitowoc ParentCo for collection. SpinCo may not assert any set off, hold back, escrow or other restriction against any payment described in this Section 5.6(b).
ARTICLE 6
INDEMNIFICATION
Section 6.1      Indemnification by SpinCo Group . Subject to the provisions hereof, SpinCo will, and will cause its successors and assigns to, jointly and severally indemnify, defend and hold harmless Manitowoc ParentCo, each member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, each of their respective past and present officers, directors and employees, and each of their respective successors and assigns (collectively, the “ Manitowoc ParentCo Indemnified Parties ”) from and against any and all Damages incurred or suffered by the Manitowoc ParentCo Indemnified Parties arising out of or in connection with the following, whether such Damages arise or accrue prior to, on or following the Effective Date:
(a)      The failure of SpinCo or any other Person to pay, perform or otherwise properly discharge any of the Foodservice Liabilities in accordance with their respective terms; and
(b)      Any breach by SpinCo of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.
Section 6.2      Indemnification by Manitowoc ParentCo Group . Subject to the provisions hereof, effective at and after the Distribution, Manitowoc ParentCo will, and will cause its successors and assigns to, jointly and severally indemnify, defend and hold harmless SpinCo, each member of the SpinCo Group, each of their respective its past and present officers, directors and employees, and each of their respective successors and assigns (collectively, the “ SpinCo Indemnified Parties ”) from and against any and all Damages incurred or suffered by the SpinCo Indemnified Parties arising out of or in connection with the following, whether such Damages arise or accrue prior to, on or following the Effective Date:
(a)      The failure of Manitowoc ParentCo or any other Person to pay, perform or otherwise properly discharge any of the Manitowoc ParentCo Liabilities in accordance with their respective terms; and
(b)      Any breach by Manitowoc ParentCo of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.
Section 6.3      Claim Procedure .
(a)      Claim Notice . A party that seeks indemnity under this Article 6 (an “ Indemnified Party ”) will give written notice (a “ Claim Notice ”) to the party from whom indemnification is sought (an “ Indemnifying Party ”), whether the Damages sought arise from matters solely between the parties or from Third-Party Claims. The Claim Notice must contain (i) a description and, if known, estimated amount (the “ Claimed Amount ”) of any Damages incurred or reasonably expected to be incurred by the Indemnified Party, (ii) a reasonable explanation of the basis for the Claim Notice to the extent of facts then known by the Indemnified Party, and (iii) a demand for payment of those Damages. No delay or deficiency on the part of the Indemnified Party in so notifying the Indemnifying Party will relieve

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the Indemnifying Party of any Liability or obligation hereunder except to the extent of any Damages caused by or arising out of such failure.
(b)      Response to Notice of Claim . Within 30 days after delivery of a Claim Notice, the Indemnifying Party will deliver to the Indemnified Party a written response in which the Indemnifying Party will either: (i) agree that the Indemnified Party is entitled to receive all of the Claimed Amount or (ii) dispute that the Indemnified Party is entitled to receive all or any portion of the Claimed Amount.
(c)      Undisputed and Disputed Claims .
(i)      If (A) the Indemnifying Party fails to deliver to the Indemnified Party a written response to a Claim Notice within 30 days after delivery, or (B) agrees in a written response to a Claim Notice that the Indemnified Party is entitled to receive all of the Claimed Amount, then the Indemnifying Party shall, within 10 days, pay the Claimed Amount to the Indemnified Party in accordance with a payment and distribution method reasonably acceptable to the Indemnified Party.
(ii)      In the event that the Indemnifying Party disputes the Claimed Amount, as soon as practicable but in no event later than 10 days after the receipt of the notice referenced in Section 6.3(b)(ii) hereof, the parties will begin the process to resolve the matter in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of Section 7.3 hereof. Upon ultimate resolution thereof, the parties will take such actions as are reasonably necessary to comply with such terms of resolution.
(d)      Third-Party Claims .
(i)      In the event that the Indemnified Party receives written notice or otherwise learns of the assertion by a Person that is not a member of either Group of any claim or the commencement of any Action (collectively, a “ Third-Party Claim ”) with respect to which the Indemnifying Party may be obligated to provide indemnification under this Article 6, the Indemnified Party will give written notice to the Indemnifying Party of the Third-Party Claim. Such notification will be given within 10 Business Days after receipt by the Indemnified Party of notice of such Third-Party Claim, will be accompanied by reasonable supporting documentation submitted by such third Person (to the extent then in the possession of the Indemnified Party) and will describe in reasonable detail (to the extent known by the Indemnified Party) the facts constituting the basis for such Third-Party Claim and the amount of the claimed Damages; provided , however , that no delay or deficiency on the part of the Indemnified Party in so notifying the Indemnifying Party will relieve the Indemnifying Party of any Liability or obligation hereunder except to the extent of any Damages caused by or arising out of such failure. Within 20 Business Days after delivery of such written notice, the Indemnifying Party may, upon written notice thereof to the Indemnified Party, assume control of the defense of such Third-Party Claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. During any period in which the Indemnifying Party has not so assumed control of such defense, the Indemnified Party will control such defense.

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(ii)      The party not controlling such defense (the “ Non-controlling Party ”) may participate therein at its own expense; provided , however , that if the Indemnifying Party assumes control of such defense and the Indemnified Party concludes, upon the written opinion of counsel, that the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party have conflicting interests with respect to such Third-Party Claim, the reasonable fees and expenses of counsel to the Indemnified Party will be considered “Damages” for purposes of this Agreement. The party controlling such defense (the “ Controlling Party ”) will keep the Non-controlling Party reasonably advised of the status of such Third-Party Claim and the defense thereof and will consider in good faith recommendations made by the Non-controlling Party with respect thereto. The Non-controlling Party will furnish the Controlling Party with such Information as it may have with respect to such Third-Party Claim (including copies of any summons, complaint or other pleading which may have been served on such party and any written claim, demand, invoice, billing or other document evidencing or asserting the same) and will otherwise cooperate with and assist the Controlling Party in the defense of such Third-Party Claim.
(iii)      The Indemnifying Party will not agree to any settlement of, or the entry of any judgment arising from, any such Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided , however , that the consent of the Indemnified Party will not be required if (A) the Indemnifying Party agrees in writing to pay any amounts payable pursuant to such settlement or judgment, and (B) such settlement or judgment includes a full, complete and unconditional release of the Indemnified Party from further Liability. The Indemnified Party will not agree to any settlement of, or the entry of any judgment arising from, any such Third-Party Claim without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
Section 6.4      Survival; Limitations .
(a)      All covenants and agreements of the parties contained in this Agreement will survive the Contribution and Distribution. The rights and obligations of Manitowoc ParentCo, SpinCo and each of their respective Indemnified Parties under this Agreement will survive the sale, assignment or other transfer of (i) any Foodservice Assets or Foodservice Liabilities or (ii) any Manitowoc ParentCo Assets or Manitowoc ParentCo Liabilities.
(b)      The amount of any Damages for which indemnification is provided under this Agreement will be net of any amounts actually recovered by the Indemnified Party from any third Person (including, without limitation, amounts actually recovered under insurance policies) with respect to such Damages. Any Indemnifying Party hereunder will be subrogated to the rights of the Indemnified Party upon payment in full of the amount of the relevant indemnifiable Damages. An insurer who would otherwise be obligated to pay any claim will not be relieved of the responsibility with respect thereto or, solely by virtue of the indemnification provision hereof, have any subrogation rights with respect thereto. If any Indemnified Party recovers an amount from a third Person in respect of Damages for which indemnification is provided in this Agreement after the full amount of such indemnifiable Damages has been paid by an Indemnifying Party or after an Indemnifying Party has made a partial payment of such indemnifiable Damages and the amount received from the third Person exceeds the

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remaining unpaid balance of such indemnifiable Damages, then the Indemnified Party will promptly remit to the Indemnifying Party the excess (if any) of (X) the sum of the amount theretofore paid by such Indemnifying Party in respect of such indemnifiable Damages plus the amount received from the third Person in respect thereof, less (Y) the full amount of such indemnifiable Damages.
(c)      Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article 6, but subject to Section 6.4(b) above, in the event that a SpinCo Group member is an Indemnifying Party, the initial presumption for purposes of calculating indemnity payments will be that there is no insurance coverage for any such Damages. The Indemnifying Party may at any time request that the Indemnified Party pursue insurance coverage from one or more insurers in connection with such Damages. If requested, the Indemnified Party will cooperate in good faith with the Indemnifying Party and use its commercially reasonable efforts to pursue insurance coverage, including, if necessary, the filing of coverage litigation, after consultation with the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnifying Party has provided written consent as to the initiation of coverage litigation (which consent will not be unreasonably withheld), all of which will be at the Indemnifying Party’s sole cost and expense. The Indemnifying Party will pay directly or promptly reimburse the Indemnified Party for all such costs and expenses, as directed by the Indemnified Party. The Indemnified Party will retain full and exclusive control of all such matters (including, without limitation, the settlement of underlying covered claims and/or coverage claims against insurers), and the Indemnified Party will have the right to select counsel with the concurrence of Indemnifying Party, which concurrence will not be withheld unreasonably. The proceeds of any insurance recovery (after deducting the insurance indemnity payment for the settlement or judgment for which coverage was sought, and any costs and expenses that have not yet been paid or reimbursed by the Indemnifying Party) will be paid to the Indemnifying Party; provided, however, that the Indemnified Party shall not be required to pay any insurance proceeds to the Indemnifying Party in excess of the Indemnifying Party’s costs of indemnification for the applicable matter(s). At all times, the Indemnifying Party will cooperate with the Indemnified Party’s insurers and/or with the Indemnified Party in the pursuit of insurance coverage, as and when reasonably requested to do so by the Indemnified Party. It is not the intent of this Section 6.4(c) to absolve the Indemnifying Party of any responsibility to the Indemnified Party for those Damages in connection with which the Indemnified Party actually secures insurance coverage, but to allocate the costs of pursuing such coverage to the Indemnifying Party and to provide the Indemnified Party with a full, interim indemnity from the Indemnifying Party until such time as the extent of insurance coverage is determined and is obtained. It is also not the intention of this Section 6.4 that the indemnity obligations of the Indemnifying Party hereunder should be viewed as “additional insurance” by any insurer. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 6.4(c), the Indemnified Party in its sole discretion may pursue insurance coverage for the benefit of Indemnifying Party before the Indemnifying Party has requested it to do so. In such event, the Indemnified Party may unilaterally take any steps it determines are necessary to preserve such insurance coverage, including, by way of example and not by way of limitation, tendering the defense of any claim or suit to an insurer or insurers of the Indemnified Party if the Indemnified Party concludes that such action may be required by the relevant insurance policy or policies. Any such actions by the Indemnified Party will not relieve Indemnifying Party of any of its obligations to the Indemnified Party under this Agreement, including the Indemnifying Party’s obligation to pay directly or reimburse the Indemnified Party for costs and expenses. For purposes of this Section 6.4(c), the following will not be considered insurance that will be available to the Indemnifying Party: (i) any deductible payable by the Indemnified Party; (ii) any retention payable by the Indemnified Party; (iii) any co-insurance payable by the Indemnified Party; and (iv) any coverage that ultimately will be payable or reimbursable by the Indemnified Party through any arrangement, including but not limited to an insurance-fronting arrangement or fronted insurance

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policy. It is the intention of this Section 6.4(c) to make insurance available to the Indemnifying Party only in those instances in which there has been a final transfer of the risk to a solvent third-party commercial insurer.
(d)      Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 6.1, Section 6.2 or Section 6.3, (i) indemnification with respect to Taxes and Tax-Related Losses will be governed exclusively by the Tax Matters Agreement, (ii) indemnification with respect to Third-Party Claims for infringement or misappropriation of Intellectual Property rights will be governed exclusively by the Intellectual Property Matters Agreement, and (iii) indemnification with respect to certain employee-related Liabilities will be governed by the Employee Matters Agreement. To the extent indemnification is not provided in such Ancillary Agreements, the terms of this Agreement will govern.
Section 6.5      Mutual Release of Pre-Distribution Claims .
(a)      Except as provided in Section 6.5(c), as of the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo does hereby, for itself and each other member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, their respective Affiliates, successors and assigns, and all Persons who at any time prior to the Distribution Date have been shareholders, directors, officers, agents or employees of any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), release and forever discharge SpinCo, each member of the SpinCo Group and their respective Affiliates, successors and assigns, and all stockholders, directors, officers, agents or employees of SpinCo (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, from any and all Liabilities whatsoever to Manitowoc ParentCo, and each other member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group, their respective Affiliates, successors and assigns, and all Persons who at any time prior to the Distribution Date have been shareholders, directors, officers, agents or employees of any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, whether at law or in equity (including any right of contribution), whether arising under any Contract, by operation of Law or otherwise, existing or arising from any acts or events occurring or failing to occur or alleged to have occurred or to have failed to occur or any conditions existing or alleged to have existed at or before the Distribution Date, including in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and all other activities to implement the Separation and the Distribution.
(b)      Except as provided in Section 6.5(c), as of the Distribution Date, SpinCo does hereby, for itself and each other member of the SpinCo Group, their respective Affiliates, successors and assigns, and all Persons who at any time prior to the Distribution Date have been stockholders, directors, officers, agents or employees of any member of the SpinCo Group (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), release and forever discharge Manitowoc ParentCo, each member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group and their respective Affiliates, successors and assigns, and all shareholders, directors, officers, agents or employees of any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, from any and all Liabilities whatsoever to SpinCo and each other member of the SpinCo Group, their respective Affiliates, successors and assigns, and all Persons who at any time prior to the Distribution Date have been stockholders, directors, officers, agents or employees of any member of the SpinCo Group, whether at law or in equity (including any right of contribution), whether arising under any Contract, by operation of Law or otherwise, existing or arising from any acts or events occurring or failing to occur or alleged to have occurred or to have failed to occur or any conditions existing or alleged to have existed at or before the Distribution Date, including in connection with the

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transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and all other activities to implement the Separation and the Distribution.
(c)      Nothing contained in Section 6.5(a) or (b) will impair any right of any Person to enforce this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any agreements, arrangements, commitments or understandings that are specified in, or contemplated to continue pursuant to, this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, nothing contained in Section 6.5(a) or (b) will release any Person from:
(i)      any Liability, contingent or otherwise, assumed, transferred, assigned or allocated such Person in accordance with this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement;
(ii)      any Liability that such Person may have with respect to indemnification or contribution pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement for claims brought against the parties by third Persons, which Liability will be governed by the provisions of Sections 6.1 through 6.4 and the applicable indemnification provisions of the Ancillary Agreements;
(iii)      any Liability arising under a written Contract entered into between a member of each Group prior to the Distribution Date relating to the commercial sale of products or provision of services between such entities (including for such purpose, their respective Affiliates);
(iv)      any indemnification obligation under such Person’s articles or certificate of incorporation or bylaws or equivalent organizational document; or
(v)      any Liability the release of which would result in the release of any third Person other than the Manitowoc ParentCo Indemnified Parties or the SpinCo Indemnified Parties.
(d)      Manitowoc ParentCo will not make, and will not permit any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group to make, any claim or demand, or commence any Action asserting any claim or demand, including any claim of contribution or indemnification, against SpinCo, any member of the SpinCo Group or any other Person released pursuant to Section 6.5(a), with respect to any Liabilities released pursuant to Section 6.5(a). SpinCo will not make, and will not permit any member of the SpinCo Group to make, any claim or demand, or commence any Action asserting any claim or demand, including any claim of contribution or any indemnification, against Manitowoc ParentCo, any other member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group or any other Person released pursuant to Section 6.5(b), with respect to any Liabilities released pursuant to Section 6.5(b).
(e)      It is the intent of each of Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo by virtue of the provisions of this Section 6.5 to provide for a full and complete release and discharge of all Liabilities existing or arising from all acts and events occurring or failing to occur or alleged to have occurred or to have failed to occur and all conditions existing or alleged to have existed at or before the Distribution Date between or among any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, on the one hand, and any member of the SpinCo Group, on the other hand (including any contractual agreements or arrangements existing or alleged to exist between any such members at or before the Distribution Date), except as

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expressly set forth in Section 6.5(c). At any time, at the reasonable request of a party, the other party will cause each member of its Group to execute and deliver releases reflecting the provisions hereof.
ARTICLE 7
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 7.1      Governing Law . The internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to its principles of conflicts of law) govern the construction, interpretation and other matters arising out of or in connection with this Agreement and, unless expressly provided therein, each Ancillary Agreement, and each of the exhibits and schedules hereto and thereto (whether arising in contract, tort, equity or otherwise).
Section 7.2      Jurisdiction . If any Dispute arises out of or in connection with this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, except as expressly contemplated by another provision of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, the parties irrevocably (a) consent and submit to the co-exclusive jurisdiction of federal and state courts located in Wisconsin and in Florida, (b) waive any objection to that choice of forum in Wisconsin or in Florida based on venue or to the effect that the forum is not convenient, and (c) WAIVE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL OR ADJUDICATION BY JURY.
Section 7.3      Dispute Resolution .
(a)      Amicable Resolution . Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo mutually desire that friendly collaboration will continue between them. Accordingly, they will try, and they will cause their respective officers, directors, employees and other Group members to try, to resolve in an amicable manner all disagreements and misunderstandings connected with their respective rights and obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, including any amendments hereto or thereto. In furtherance thereof, in the event of any dispute or disagreement (a “ Dispute ”) between any Manitowoc ParentCo Group Member and any SpinCo Group member as to the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement executed in connection herewith or therewith (or the performance of obligations hereunder or thereunder), then unless otherwise provided in any Ancillary Agreement, the matter, upon written request of either party, will be referred for resolution to a steering committee established on the Distribution Date pursuant to this Section 7.3(a) (the “ Dispute Resolution Committee ”). The Dispute Resolution Committee will have four members, two of whom will be appointed by Manitowoc ParentCo and two of whom will be appointed by SpinCo. Each of Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will use its good faith efforts to avoid replacing the initial members of the Dispute Resolution Committee for the first year after the Effective Date. Thereafter, Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will, to the extent practicable, honor the other party’s reasonable objections to any replacements of Dispute Resolution Committee members. While any person is serving as a member of the Dispute Resolution Committee, such person may not designate any substitute or proxy for purposes of attending or voting at a Dispute Resolution Committee meeting. The Dispute Resolution Committee will make a good faith effort to promptly resolve all Disputes referred to it. Dispute Resolution Committee decisions made with the consent of at least three members, including at least one SpinCo member and at least one Manitowoc ParentCo member, will be binding on Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo and their respective Group members. If the Dispute Resolution Committee does not agree to a resolution of a Dispute within 30 days after the referral of the matter to it, each of Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will be free to exercise the remedies available to it under applicable law, subject to Section 7.3(b). Notwithstanding

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anything to the contrary in this Article 7, any amendment to the terms of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement may only be effected in accordance with Section 7.10.
(b)      Mediation and Alternate Dispute Resolution . In the event any Dispute cannot be resolved in a friendly manner as set forth in Section 7.3(a), the parties intend that such Dispute be resolved by mediation (or some other mutually agreed upon alternative dispute resolution process (“ ADR ”)).  If the Dispute Resolution Committee is unable to resolve the Dispute as contemplated by Section 7.3(a), either Manitowoc ParentCo or SpinCo may demand mediation of the Dispute by written notice to the other in which case the two parties will select a mediator within ten (10) days after the demand.  Neither party may unreasonably withhold consent to the selection of the mediator.  The use of any ADR procedures will not be construed under the doctrines of laches, waiver or estoppel to affect adversely the rights of either party.  Each of Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will bear its own costs of mediation or other form of ADR, but both parties will equally share the costs of the mediator (or other neutral).
(c)      Non-Exclusive Remedy . Nothing in this Section 7.3 will prevent either Manitowoc ParentCo or SpinCo from commencing formal litigation proceedings in any state or federal court in Wisconsin, which the parties hereby agree have jurisdiction over the parties and any disputes relating to this Agreement or seeking injunctive or similar relief if (i) the Dispute has not been resolved within 45 days after commencement of the applicable ADR process or (ii) any delay resulting from efforts to mediate such Dispute or otherwise resolve the dispute amicably or consensually could result in serious and irreparable injury to either Manitowoc ParentCo or SpinCo or any member of either Group.
(d)      Commencement of Dispute Resolution Procedure . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo are the only members of their respective Groups entitled to commence a dispute resolution procedure under this Agreement, whether pursuant to Section 6.3(c), this Section 7.3 or otherwise, and each such party will cause its respective Group members not to commence any dispute resolution procedure other than through such party as provided in this Section 7.3.
Section 7.4      Notices . Each party giving any notice required or permitted under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement will give the notice in writing and use one of the following methods of delivery to the party to be notified, at the address set forth below or another address of which the sending party has been notified in accordance with this Section 7.4 as follows: (a) personal delivery; (b) facsimile or telecopy transmission with a reasonable method of confirming transmission; (c) commercial overnight courier with a reasonable method of confirming delivery; or (d) pre-paid, United States of America certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Notice to a party is effective for purposes of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement only if given as provided in this Section 7.4(a) and will be deemed given on the date that the intended addressee actually receives the notice.
(a)      If to Manitowoc ParentCo:
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
2400 South 44th Street
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
United States of America

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Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: (920) 652-9777

(b)      If to SpinCo:
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
2227 Welbilt Boulevard
New Port Richey, Florida 34655
United States of America
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: (727) 569-1271

Section 7.5      Binding Effect and Assignment . This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement bind and benefit the parties and their respective successors and assigns. No party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement without the written consent of the other party which consent may be withheld in such other party’s sole and absolute discretion, and any assignment or attempted assignment in violation of the foregoing will be null and void.
Section 7.6      Severability . If any provision of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, as the case may be, will remain in full force, if the essential terms and conditions of this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, as the case may be, for each party remain valid, binding and enforceable.
Section 7.7      Entire Agreement . This Agreement, together with the Ancillary Agreements and each of the exhibits and schedules appended hereto and thereto, constitutes the final agreement between the parties, and is the complete and exclusive statement of the parties’ agreement on the matters contained herein and therein. All prior and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements among the parties with respect to the matters contained herein and therein are superseded by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, as applicable. In the event of any conflict between (a) any provision in this Agreement, on the one hand, and (b) any specific provision in the Employee Matters Agreement, Intellectual Property Matters Agreement or the Tax Matters Agreement, on the other hand, pertaining to the subject matter of any such Agreement, the specific provisions in the Employee Matters Agreement, Intellectual Property Matters Agreement or the Tax Matters Agreement, as the case may be, will control over the provisions in this Agreement, as applicable.
Section 7.8      Counterparts . The parties may execute this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement in multiple counterparts, each of which constitutes an original as against the party that signed it, and all of which together constitute one agreement. The signatures of the parties need not appear on the same counterpart. The delivery of signed counterparts by facsimile or email transmission that includes a copy of the sending party’s signature is as effective as signing and delivering the counterpart in person.
Section 7.9      Expenses; Interest Payment . Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement or as agreed by the parties hereto, (a) prior to the Distribution, (i) all fees, costs and expenses incurred by SpinCo related to any financing transactions, including the

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issuance of indebtedness, undertaken by SpinCo in connection with the Separation and Distribution, as well as any other fees, costs or expenses specifically incurred by SpinCo, shall be borne by SpinCo, and (ii) all other fees, costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery and implementation of this Agreement and any other Ancillary Agreement, and with the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, shall be borne by Manitowoc ParentCo; and (b) following the Distribution, all fees, costs and expenses will be borne by the party incurring such fees, costs or expenses. To the extent that any amounts required to be paid under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement by any party is not timely paid pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, such outstanding amount will bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the three month LIBOR, fixing such rate as of the date such payment was due (the “ Due Date ”) or, if a holiday, the previous business day, plus four percent (4%). Interest will be calculated based on a 365-day year and the actual number of days elapsed from the Due Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent any Ancillary Agreement specifically provides for a default interest rate, the terms of such Ancillary Agreement shall prevail. All payments required to be paid under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall be made in United States Dollars, and all interest on amounts not timely paid shall accrue in United States Dollars.
Section 7.10      Amendment . The parties may amend this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement only by a written agreement signed by each party to be bound by the amendment and that identifies itself as an amendment to this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, as applicable.
Section 7.11      Waiver . The parties may waive a provision of this Agreement or an Ancillary Agreement only by a writing signed by the party intended to be bound by the waiver. A party is not prevented from enforcing any right, remedy or condition in the party’s favor because of any failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy or in requiring satisfaction of any condition, except to the extent that the party specifically waives the same in writing. A written waiver given for one matter or occasion is effective only in that instance and only for the purpose stated and may not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent instance or occurrence of the same matter. A waiver once given is not to be construed as a waiver for any other matter or occasion. Any enumeration of a party’s rights and remedies in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement is not intended to be exclusive, and a party’s rights and remedies are intended to be cumulative to the extent permitted by law and include any rights and remedies authorized in law or in equity.
Section 7.12      Authority . Each party represents to the other party that (a) it has the corporate or other requisite power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party, (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action, (c) it has duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party, and (d) this Agreement and each of the Ancillary Agreements to which it is a party is a legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and general equity principles.

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Section 7.13      Construction of Agreement .
(a)      Where this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement states that a party “will” or “shall” perform in some manner or otherwise act or omit to act, it means that the party is legally obligated to do so in accordance with this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, as applicable.
(b)      The captions, titles and headings, and table of contents, included in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements are for convenience only, and do not affect this Agreement’s or such Ancillary Agreements’ construction or interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement to an Article or a Section, exhibit or schedule, such reference will be to an Article or Section of, or an exhibit or schedule to, this Agreement unless otherwise indicated.
(c)      The words “including,” “includes,” or “include” are to be read as listing non-exclusive examples of the matters referred to, whether or not words such as “without limitation” or “but not limited to” are used in each instance.
(d)      Any reference in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement to the singular includes the plural where appropriate. Any reference in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement to the masculine, feminine or neuter gender includes the other genders where appropriate. For purposes of this Agreement, after the Effective Date, the Foodservice Business will be deemed to be the business of SpinCo.
(e)      This Agreement is not to be construed for or against any party based on which party drafted any of the provisions of this Agreement. The language used in this Agreement is the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no provision of this Agreement will be interpreted for or against any party because that party or its attorney drafted the provision.
(f)      Unless otherwise expressly specified in an Ancillary Agreement, all references in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement to “dollars” or “$” means United States Dollars.
(g)      Any reference in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement to a “member” of a Group or Group “members” means a party to this Agreement or another Person referred to in the definition of the SpinCo Group or Manitowoc ParentCo Group, as applicable.
(h)      This Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements are for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and, except for the indemnification rights of the Manitowoc ParentCo Indemnified Parties and the SpinCo Indemnified Parties under this Agreement or as expressly provided in any Ancillary Agreement, do not, and are not intended to, confer any rights or remedies in favor of any Person (including any employee or shareholder of Manitowoc ParentCo or employee or stockholder of SpinCo) other than the parties signing this Agreement.
Section 7.14      Termination .
(a)      This Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement may be terminated and the Distribution abandoned at any time prior to the Distribution Date by and in the sole discretion of the Manitowoc ParentCo Board without the approval of any Person, including SpinCo, in which case no party will have any liability of any kind to any other party by reason of this Agreement. After the

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Distribution Date, this Agreement may not be terminated except by an agreement in writing signed by each of the parties to this Agreement.
(b)      The obligations of the parties under Article 3 (including the obligation to pursue or effect the Distribution) may be terminated by Manitowoc ParentCo if, at any time after the Effective Date, Manitowoc ParentCo determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the Distribution would not be in the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders.
Section 7.15      Limitation on Damages . NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY ANCILLARY AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, IN NO EVENT WILL ANY PARTY OR ANY OF ITS GROUP MEMBERS BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OR LEGAL THEORY FOR DAMAGES RELATED TO INCONVENIENCE, DOWNTIME, INTEREST, COST OF CAPITAL, FRUSTRATION OF ECONOMIC OR BUSINESS EXPECTATIONS, LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, LOST SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, TIME, DATA, OR GOOD WILL, OR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, COLLATERAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSSES ARE FORESEEABLE; PROVIDED , HOWEVER , THAT TO THE EXTENT AN INDEMNIFIED PARTY IS REQUIRED TO PAY ANY DAMAGES RELATED TO INCONVENIENCE, DOWNTIME, INTEREST, COST OF CAPITAL, FRUSTRATION OF ECONOMIC OR BUSINESS EXPECTATIONS, LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES, LOST SAVINGS, LOSS OF USE, TIME, DATA, OR GOOD WILL, OR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, COLLATERAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, TO A PERSON WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF ANY GROUP IN CONNECTION WITH A THIRD-PARTY CLAIM, SUCH DAMAGES WILL CONSTITUTE DIRECT DAMAGES FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS AGREEMENT NOT SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATION SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION 7.15. THIS SECTION SURVIVES THE TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.
[Signature page follows]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Master Separation and Distribution Agreement to be executed on its behalf by a duly authorized officer effective as of the date first set forth above
MANITOWOC PARENTCO:

THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.


By:                         
Name:                         
Title:                         


SPINCO:

MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.


By:                         
Name:                         
Title:                         


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AMENDED AND RESTATED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF
MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.
ARTICLE 1
The name of the corporation is Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
ARTICLE 2
The address of the corporation’s registered office in the State of Delaware is 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808. The name of the corporation’s registered agent at such address is Corporation Service Company.
ARTICLE 3
The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
ARTICLE 4
The aggregate number of shares which the corporation has authority to issue is 303,500,000, divided into the following classes:
(1)      300,000,000 shares of Common Stock, par value of $0.01 per share.
(2)      3,500,000 shares of Preferred Stock, par value of $0.01 per share.
The powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, relating to the Preferred Stock and the Common Stock are:
The Preferred Stock:
(1)    The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more series and with such designation for each such series as shall be stated and expressed in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of each such series adopted by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors in any such resolution or resolutions is expressly authorized to state and express for each such series:
    (a)    The voting powers, if any, of the holders of stock of such series;
    (b)    The rate per annum and the times at and conditions upon which the holders of stock of such series shall be entitled to receive dividends, and whether such dividends shall be cumulative or noncumulative and if cumulative the terms upon which such dividends shall be cumulative;
    (c)    The price or prices and the time or times at and the manner in which the stock of such series shall be redeemable;




    (d)    The right to which the holders of the shares of stock of such series shall be entitled upon any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the corporation;
    (e)    The terms, if any, upon which shares of stock of such series shall be convertible into, or exchangeable for, shares of stock of any other class or classes or of any other series of the same or any other class or classes, including the price or prices or the rate or rates of conversion or exchange and the terms of adjustment, if any;
    (f)    The number of shares constituting such series; and
    (g)    Any other designations, powers, preferences, and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and qualification, limitations or restrictions thereof so far as they are not inconsistent with the provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, and to the full extent now or hereafter permitted by the laws of Delaware.
(2)    All shares of the Preferred Stock of any one series shall be identical to each other in all respects, except that shares of any one series issued at different times may differ as to the dates from which dividends thereon, if cumulative, shall be cumulative.
The Common Stock:
(1)    Common Stock may be issued by the corporation from time to time for such consideration and upon such terms as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors and as may be permitted by law, without action by any stockholders.
(2)    The holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to dividends only if, when and as the same shall be declared by the Board of Directors and as may be permitted by law and the preferences of any outstanding Preferred Stock.
(3)    Each share of Common Stock shall entitle the holder thereof to one vote, in person or by proxy, at any and all meetings of the stockholders of the corporation on all propositions before such meetings and on all elections of Directors of the corporation except to the extent that, by resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors designating the rights, powers and preferences of any series of Preferred Stock, the holders of any one or more series of Preferred Stock shall have the right, voting separately as a class, to vote on any proposition before a meeting or to elect one or more directors of the corporation. The holders of Common Stock shall not have cumulative voting rights for the election of directors or for any other purpose.
(4)    Except as otherwise provided by law, or by resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors designating the rights, powers and preferences of any series of Preferred Stock, the Common Stock shall have the exclusive right to vote for the election of directors and for all other purposes.
ARTICLE 5





The name and mailing address of the incorporator of the corporation are:
Mark T. Plichta
Foley & Lardner LLP
777 East Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202
ARTICLE 6
The number of directors of the corporation shall initially be one and thereafter shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors. Unless and except to the extent that the bylaws of the corporation shall so require, the election of directors of the corporation need not be by written ballot.
ARTICLE 7
The following provisions are inserted for the regulation of the business and for the conduct of the affairs of the corporation.
Section 1.      In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by law, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to amend or repeal the bylaws of the corporation or to adopt new bylaws, subject to any limitations that may be contained in such bylaws and the power of the stockholders of the corporation to alter or repeal any bylaws made by the Board of Directors.
Section 2.      Any action required or permitted to be taken by the stockholders of the corporation at a stockholders meeting may only be effected at such a meeting and may not be effected by consent in writing by such stockholders.
Section 3.      The corporation reserves the right to amend, alter or repeal any provision contained in its Certificate of Incorporation, and any other provisions authorized by the laws of the State of Delaware at the time in force may be added or inserted, in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by the laws of the State of Delaware, and except as set forth in Article 8, all rights, preferences and privileges of whatsoever nature conferred on directors, stockholders or any other persons whomsoever by and pursuant to this Certificate of Incorporation in its present form or as hereafter amended herein are granted subject to this reservation.
ARTICLE 8
A director of the corporation shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation thereof is not permitted under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware as the same exists or may hereafter be amended.
Any repeal or modification of the foregoing paragraph shall not adversely affect any right or protection of a director of the corporation existing hereunder with respect to any act or omission occurring prior to such repeal or modification.





ARTICLE 9
If any provision or provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable as applied to any circumstance for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of such provisions in any other circumstance and of the remaining provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation (including, without limitation, each portion of any paragraph of this Certificate of Incorporation containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable that is not itself held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and (b) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation (including, without limitation, each such portion of any paragraph of this Certificate of Incorporation containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to permit the corporation to protect its directors, officers, employees and agents from personal liability in respect of their good faith service to or for the benefit of the corporation to the fullest extent permitted by law.
ARTICLE 10
A special meeting of stockholders may be requested by stockholders owning not less than 10% of the outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation and meeting the requirements and restrictions specified in the corporation’s by-laws (including but not limited to advance notice requirements, required disclosures, permitted matters and other terms). Business transacted at a special meeting held pursuant to a stockholder request shall not include the removal of members of the Board of Directors or the election of members of the Board of Directors (which matters shall only be taken at the annual meeting of the stockholders or at a special meeting called by the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the Board of Directors), until such time that a single person or entity or “group” of persons or entities who have filed as a “group” as defined under Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, owns at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. Following such time, the removal, replacement and election of directors may occur at a special meeting held pursuant to a stockholder request.





BYLAWS
OF
MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.
As amended through ___________, 2015
Incorporated under the Laws of the State of Delaware


ARTICLE I
OFFICES AND RECORDS
Section 1.1.      Delaware Office . The address of the registered office in the State of Delaware of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. (the “Corporation”) is 2711 Centerville Road, Suite 400, Wilmington, Delaware 19808. The name of the Corporation’s registered agent at such address is Corporation Service Company.
Section 1.2.      Other Offices . The Corporation may have such other offices, either inside or outside the State of Delaware, as the Board of Directors may designate or as the business of the Corporation may from time to time require.
Section 1.3.      Books and Records . The books and records of the Corporation may be kept inside or outside the State of Delaware at such place or places as may from time to time be designated by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE II

STOCKHOLDERS
Section 2.1.      Annual Meeting . The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation shall be held on such date and time, and at such place, as may be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors; provided , however , that the Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, determine that the meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication in compliance with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
Section 2.2.      Special Meeting . Special meetings of the stockholders may be called only by the Chairman of the Board of Directors or by the Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the total number of directors which the Corporation would have if there were no vacancies (the “Whole Board”) or by the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation (the “CEO”) or the Secretary at the request, in proper form and meeting the delivery and other requirements of this Section 2.2, of the holders of record of not less than 10 percent of the outstanding shares of the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Corporation (the “Common Stock”).





(a)      To be in proper form, such stockholder request for a special meeting shall:
(i)      be directed to the Secretary in writing and shall be signed by each stockholder of record requesting the special meeting, or a duly authorized agent of such stockholder of record, and by each beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the request is being made; and
(ii)      be accompanied by a written notice setting forth the specific purpose(s) of the special meeting and information required by Section 2.8, including the information as to any nominations proposed to be presented and any other business proposed to be conducted at such special meeting and as to the stockholder(s) of record requesting the special meeting and the beneficial owner(s), if any, on whose behalf the request is being made.
(b)      A special meeting requested by stockholders shall be held at such date, time and place as may be designated by the Board of Directors or Chairman of the Board of Directors; provided , however , that the date of any such special meeting shall be not more than 90 days after receipt by the Secretary of a request satisfying the requirements of this Section 2.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a special meeting requested by stockholders shall not be held if:
(i)      a valid request is not delivered in the manner and form prescribed pursuant to this Section 2.2;
(ii)      the stated business to be brought before the special meeting is not a proper subject for stockholder action under applicable law or these Bylaws;
(iii)      the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the Board of Directors has called or calls for an annual or special meeting of stockholders to be held within 90 days of the time the Secretary receives the request for the special meeting and the Board of Directors determines in good faith that the business of such annual or special meeting includes (among any other matters properly brought before the annual or special meeting) the business specified in the stockholder request;
(iv)      an identical or substantially similar item was presented at any meeting of stockholders held within 120 days prior to the stockholder request for a special meeting; or
(v)      documentary evidence of the record and beneficial ownership of such shares of stock as of the record date is not established as required by this Section 2.2 and Section 2.8.
(c)      A stockholder may revoke a request for a special meeting at any time by written revocation delivered to the Secretary, and if, following such revocation, there are unrevoked requests from stockholders holding in the aggregate less than the requisite number of shares of stock entitling the stockholders to request a special meeting be called in Section 2.2(a), the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the Board of Directors, in their discretion, may cancel the special meeting.

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If none of the stockholders who submitted the request for a special meeting appears or sends a qualified representative to present the nominations proposed to be presented or other business proposed to be conducted at the special meeting, the Corporation need not present such nominations or other business for a vote at such meeting.
(d)      Business transacted at special meetings shall be confined to the purposes stated in the Corporation’s notice of the meeting or in any supplemental notice delivered by the Corporation in accordance with Section 2.4. Business transacted at a special meeting held pursuant to a stockholder request shall not include the removal of members of the Board of Directors or the election of members of the Board of Directors (which matters shall only be taken at the annual meeting of the stockholders or at a special meeting called by the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the Board of Directors), until such time that a single person or entity or “group” of persons or entities who have filed as a “group” as defined under Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), owns at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock. Following such time, the removal, replacement and election of directors may occur at a special meeting held pursuant to a stockholder request.
Section 2.3.      Place of Meeting . The Board of Directors, the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the CEO, as the case may be, may designate the place of meeting for any annual or special meeting of the stockholders. If no designation is so made, the place of meeting shall be the principal office of the Corporation.
Section 2.4.      Notice of Meeting . Written or printed notice, stating the place, date and hour of the meeting, the means of remote communications, if any, by which stockholders and proxy holders may be deemed to be present in person and vote at such meeting, and, in the case of a special meeting, the purpose or purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be delivered by the Corporation by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Board of Directors or the Secretary, or the officer calling the meeting, not less than ten days nor more than 60 days before the date of the meeting, personally, by electronic transmission in the manner provided in Section 232 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (except to the extent prohibited by Section 232(e) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware) or by mail, to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at such meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail with postage thereon prepaid, addressed to the stockholder at the address as it appears on the stock transfer books of the Corporation. If notice is given by electronic transmission, such notice shall be deemed to be given at the times provided in the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. Such further notice shall be given as may be required by law. Meetings may be held without notice if all stockholders entitled to vote are present, or if notice is waived by those not present in accordance with Section 7.4. Any previously scheduled meeting of the stockholders may be postponed, and (a) unless the Certificate of Incorporation otherwise provides, any special meeting of the stockholders called by the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the Board of Directors may be cancelled, by resolution of the Board of Directors upon public notice given prior to the date previously scheduled for such meeting of stockholders and (b) any special meeting of stockholders called by the CEO or the Secretary pursuant to a stockholder request pursuant to Section 2.2(a) may be cancelled in accordance with Section 2.2(c).

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Section 2.5.      Quorum and Adjournment . Except as otherwise provided by law or by the Certificate of Incorporation, the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, represented in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of stockholders. The Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair (as defined below) may adjourn the meeting from time to time, whether or not there is a quorum. No notice of the time and place of adjourned meetings need be given except as required by law. The stockholders present at a duly called meeting at which a quorum is present may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum.
Section 2.6.      Proxies . At all meetings of stockholders, a stockholder may vote by proxy executed in writing (or in such manner prescribed by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware) by the stockholder, or by his duly authorized attorney in fact.
Section 2.7.      Order of Business .
(a)      Meetings of Stockholders . At any annual or special meeting of the stockholders, only such business shall be conducted or considered as shall have been properly brought before the meeting. For nominations to be properly made at an annual meeting or at a special meeting at which directors are to be elected pursuant to the Corporation’s notice of meeting, and proposals of other business to be properly brought before an annual or special meeting, such nominations and proposals of other business must be (i) specified in the Corporation’s notice of meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, (ii) otherwise properly made at the annual meeting, or brought before the special meeting, by or at the direction of the Board of Directors or (iii) otherwise properly requested to be brought before the annual or special meeting by a stockholder of the Corporation in accordance with these Bylaws. For nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors or proposals of other business to be properly requested by a stockholder to be made at an annual meeting, or brought before a special meeting, a stockholder must (A) in the case of a special meeting, with respect to (x) nominations of persons for election to the Board, either have called such meeting in accordance with Section 2.2 or be making nominations solely in response to nominations made by the Company or by another stockholder who has properly called such special meeting in accordance with Section 2.2 or (y) proposals of business to be conducted at such special meeting, have properly called such special meeting in accordance with Section 2.2, (B) be a stockholder of record at the time of giving of notice of such annual or special meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors and at the time of the annual or special meeting, (C) be entitled to vote at such annual or special meeting and (D) comply with the procedures set forth in these Bylaws as to such business or nomination.
(b)      General . Section 2.7(a) shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to make nominations or other business proposals (other than matters properly brought under Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act and included in the Corporation’s notice of meeting) before an annual or special meeting of stockholders. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, the Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair of the meeting shall have the power to determine whether a nomination or any other business proposed to be brought before the meeting was made or proposed, as the case may be, in accordance with these Bylaws and, if any proposed nomination or other business is not in compliance with these Bylaws, to declare that

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no action shall be taken on such nomination or other proposal and such nomination or other proposal shall be disregarded.
(c)      Meeting Procedures . The Chairman of the Board of Directors or other person presiding as provided in these Bylaws or by the Board of Directors (the “Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair”) shall call meetings of the stockholders to order. The Secretary, or in the event of his or her absence or disability, the Assistant Secretary, if any, or if there be no Assistant Secretary, in the absence of the Secretary, an appointee of the Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair, shall act as Secretary of the meeting. The order of business and all other matters of procedure at every meeting of stockholders may be determined by such Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair. Except to the extent inconsistent with applicable law, these Bylaws or any rules and regulations adopted by the Board of Directors, the Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair of any meeting of the stockholders shall have the right and authority to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair, are appropriate. Such rules, regulations or procedures, whether adopted by the Board of Directors or prescribed by the Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair of the meeting, may include, without limitation, the following: (i) the establishment of an agenda or order of business for the meeting; (ii) rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present; (iii) limitations on attendance at or participation in the meeting to stockholders of record of the Corporation, their duly authorized and constituted proxies, beneficial owners of the Corporation’s stock or such other persons as the Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair shall permit; (iv) restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof; (v) limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants; and (vi) establishing times for opening and closing of the voting polls for each item upon which a vote is to be taken. Unless (and then only to the extent) determined by the Board of Directors or the Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair of the meeting, meetings of the stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with rules of parliamentary procedure.
Section 2.8.      Advance Notice of Stockholder Business and Nominations .
(a)      Annual Meeting of Stockholders . Without qualification or limitation, subject to Section 2.8(c)(iv), for any nominations or any other business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder pursuant to Section 2.7(a) of these Bylaws, the stockholder must have given timely notice of such nominations or other business, and timely updates and supplements to such notice, in writing to the Secretary and such other business must otherwise be a proper matter for stockholder action under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation such that it is received not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day and not later than the close of business on the 90th day prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting; provided , however , that in the event that the date of the annual meeting is more than 30 days before or more than 60 days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be so delivered such that it is received not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day prior to the date of such annual meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th day prior to the date of such annual meeting or, if the first public

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announcement of the date of such annual meeting is less than 100 days prior to the date of such annual meeting, the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation; provided , further , that with respect to the first annual meeting to occur after March 31, 2016, notice by the stockholder must be received not later than the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of such meeting is first made by the Corporation. In no event shall any adjournment or postponement of an annual meeting, or the public announcement thereof, commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.
Notwithstanding anything in the immediately preceding paragraph to the contrary, in the event that the number of directors to be elected to the Board of Directors is increased by the Board of Directors, and there is no public announcement by the Corporation naming all of the nominees for director or specifying the size of the increased Board of Directors at least 100 days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting, a stockholder’s notice required by this Section 2.8(a) shall also be considered timely, but only with respect to nominees for any new positions created by such increase, if it shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation such that it is received not later than the close of business on the 10th day following the day on which such public announcement is first made by the Corporation.
In addition, to be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall further be updated and supplemented, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice shall be true and correct as of the record date for the meeting and as of the date that is ten business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, and such update and supplement shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation such that it is received not later than five business days after the record date for the meeting in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of the record date and not later than eight business days prior to the date for the meeting, any adjournment or postponement thereof in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of ten business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
(b)      Special Meetings of Stockholders . Without qualification or limitation, subject to Section 2.8(c)(iv), for any business to be properly requested to be brought before a special meeting by a stockholder pursuant to Section 2.7(a), the stockholder must have given timely notice of such business and timely updates and supplements thereof in writing to the Secretary and such business must otherwise be a proper matter for stockholder action under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
To be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation such that it is received not earlier than the close of business on the 120th days prior to the date of such special meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th day prior to the date of such special meeting or, if the first public announcement of the date of such special meeting is less than 100 days prior to the date of such special meeting, the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the special meeting is first made. In no event shall an adjournment or postponement of a special meeting

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of stockholders, or the public announcement thereof, commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.
In addition, to be timely, a stockholder’s notice shall further be updated and supplemented, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice shall be true and correct as of the record date for the meeting and as of the date that is ten business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, and such update and supplement shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation such that it is received not later than five business days after the record date for the meeting in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of the record date and not later than eight business days prior to the date for the meeting, any adjournment or postponement thereof in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of ten business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
Subject to Section 2.8(c)(iv), in the event the Corporation calls a special meeting of stockholders for the purpose of electing one or more directors to the Board of Directors, any such stockholder may nominate a person or persons (as the case may be) for election to such position(s) as specified in the Corporation’s notice of meeting, provided that the stockholder’s notice with respect to any nomination (including the completed and signed questionnaire, representation and agreement required by Section 2.9) shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation such that it is received not earlier than the close of business on the 120th day prior to the date of such special meeting and not later than the close of business on the later of the 90th day prior to the date of such special meeting or, if the first public announcement of the date of such special meeting is less than 100 days prior to the date of such special meeting, the 10th day following the day on which public announcement is first made of the date of the special meeting and of the nominees proposed by the Board of Directors to be elected at such meeting. In no event shall any adjournment or postponement of a special meeting, or the public announcement thereof, commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.
(c)      Other Provisions .
(i)      To be in proper form, a stockholder’s notice given pursuant to Section 2.7(a) to the Secretary must include the following, as applicable.
(A)      As to the stockholder of record giving the notice and the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the nomination or proposal is made, a stockholder’s notice must set forth: (1) the name and address of such stockholder of record, as they appear on the Corporation’s books, of such beneficial owner, if any, and of their respective affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith, (2) (x) the class or series and number of shares of the Corporation that are, directly or indirectly, owned beneficially and of record by such stockholder of record, such beneficial owner and their respective affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith, (y) any option, warrant, convertible security, stock appreciation right, or similar right with an exercise or conversion privilege or a settlement payment or mechanism at a price related to any class or series of shares of the Corporation

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or with a value derived in whole or in part from the value of any class or series of shares of the Corporation, any derivative or synthetic arrangement having the characteristics of a long position in any class or series of shares of the Corporation, or any contract, derivative, swap or other transaction or series of transactions designed to produce economic benefits and risks that correspond substantially to the ownership of any class or series of shares of the Corporation, including due to the fact that the value of such contract, derivative, swap or other transaction or series of transactions is determined by reference to the price, value or volatility of any class or series of shares of the Corporation, whether or not such instrument, contract or right shall be subject to settlement in the underlying class or series of shares of the Corporation, through the delivery of cash or other property, or otherwise, and without regard to whether the stockholder of record, the beneficial owner, if any, or any affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith may have entered into transactions that hedge or mitigate the economic effect of such instrument, contract or right (a “Derivative Instrument”) directly or indirectly owned beneficially by such stockholder of record, the beneficial owner, if any, or any affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith and any other direct or indirect opportunity to profit or share in any profit derived from any increase or decrease in the value of shares of the Corporation, (3) any proxy, contract, arrangement, understanding, or relationship pursuant to which such stockholder of record, the beneficial owner, if any, or any affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith has a right to vote any class or series of shares of the Corporation, (4) any agreement, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise, including any repurchase or similar so-called “stock borrowing” agreement or arrangement, engaged in, directly or indirectly, by such stockholder of record, the beneficial owner, if any, or any affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith, the purpose or effect of which is to mitigate loss to, reduce the economic risk (of ownership or otherwise) of any class or series of the shares of the Corporation by, manage the risk of share price changes for, or increase or decrease the voting power of, such stockholder of record, the beneficial owner, if any, or any affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith with respect to any class or series of the shares of the Corporation, or which provides, directly or indirectly, the opportunity to profit or share in any profit derived from any decrease in the price or value of any class or series of the shares of the Corporation (“Short Interests”) (excluding market or industry hedges), (5) any rights to dividends on the shares of the Corporation owned beneficially by such stockholder of record, the beneficial owner, if any, or any affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith that are separated or separable from the underlying shares of the Corporation, (6) any proportionate interest in shares of the Corporation or Derivative Instruments held, directly or indirectly, by a general or limited partnership in which such stockholder of record, the beneficial owner, if any, or any affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith is a general

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partner or, directly or indirectly, beneficially owns an interest in a general partner of such general or limited partnership, (7) any performance-related fees (other than an asset-based fee) to which such stockholder of record, the beneficial owner, if any, or any affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith is entitled based on any increase or decrease in the value of shares of the Corporation or Derivative Instruments, if any, and (8) any other information relating to such stockholder, beneficial owner, if any, or any affiliates or associates or others acting in concert therewith that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for, as applicable, the proposal and/or for the election of directors in a contested election or is otherwise required, in each case, pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder;
(B)      If the notice relates to any business other than a nomination of a director or directors that the stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting, a stockholder’s notice must, in addition to the matters set forth in paragraph (A) above, also set forth: (1) a brief description of the business desired to be brought before the meeting, the reasons for conducting such business at the meeting and any material interest of such stockholder and beneficial owner, if any, in such business, (2) the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration), and (3) a description of all agreements, arrangements and understandings between such stockholder of record and beneficial owner, if any, and any other person or persons (including their names) in connection with the proposal of such business by such stockholder;
(C)      As to each person, if any, whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection to the Board of Directors, a stockholder’s notice must, in addition to the matters set forth in paragraph (A) above, also set forth: (1) all information relating to such person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors or is otherwise required, in each case, in a contested election pursuant to Section 14 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder (including such person’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement and form of proxy as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected) and (2) a description of all direct and indirect compensation and other material monetary agreements, arrangements and understandings during the past three years, and any other material relationships, between or among such stockholder and beneficial owner, if any, and their respective affiliates and associates, or others acting in concert therewith, on the one hand, and each proposed nominee, and his or her respective affiliates and associates, or others acting in concert therewith, on the other hand, including, without limitation, all information that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Rule 404

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promulgated under Regulation S-K if the stockholder making the nomination and any beneficial owner on whose behalf the nomination is made, if any, or any affiliate or associate thereof or person acting in concert therewith, were the “registrant” for purposes of such rule and the nominee were a director of such registrant; and
(D)      With respect to each person, if any, whom the stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection to the Board of Directors, a stockholder’s notice must, in addition to the matters set forth in paragraphs (A) and (C) above, also include a completed and signed questionnaire, representation and agreement required by Section 2.9. The Corporation may require any proposed nominee to furnish such other information as may reasonably be required by the Corporation to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve as an independent director of the Corporation or that could be material to a reasonable stockholder’s understanding of the independence, or lack thereof, of such nominee.
(ii)      For purposes of these Bylaws, “public announcement” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by a national news service or in a document publicly filed by the Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(iii)      Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of these Bylaws, a stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the matters set forth in these Bylaws; provided , however , that any references in these Bylaws to the Exchange Act or the rules promulgated thereunder are not intended to and shall not limit the requirements applicable to nominations or proposals as to any other business to be considered pursuant to Section 2.7.
(iv)      Nothing in these Bylaws shall be deemed to affect any rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the Corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act. Subject to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act, nothing in these Bylaws shall be construed to permit any stockholder, or give any stockholder the right, to include or have disseminated or described in the Corporation’s proxy statement any nomination of director or directors or any other business proposal.
Section 2.9.      Submission of Questionnaire, Representation and Agreement . With respect to each person, if any, whom a stockholder proposes to nominate for election or reelection to the Board of Directors, for such person to be eligible to be a nominee for election or reelection as a director of the Corporation, such stockholder must deliver to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation (in accordance with the time periods prescribed for delivery of notice under Section 2.8), in addition to the information required under Section 2.8, a written questionnaire with respect to the background and qualification of such person and the background of any other

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person or entity on whose behalf the nomination is being made (which questionnaire shall be provided by the Secretary upon written request) and a written representation and agreement (in the form provided by the Secretary upon written request) that such person (a) is not and will not become a party to (i) any agreement, arrangement or understanding with, and has not given any commitment or assurance to, any person or entity as to how such person, if elected as a director of the Corporation, will act or vote on any issue or question (a “Voting Commitment”) that has not been disclosed to the Corporation or (ii) any Voting Commitment that could limit or interfere with such person’s ability to comply, if elected as a director of the Corporation, with such person’s fiduciary duties under applicable law, (b) is not and will not become a party to any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the Corporation with respect to any direct or indirect compensation, reimbursement or indemnification in connection with service or action as a director that has not been disclosed therein, and (c) in such person’s individual capacity, would be in compliance, if elected as a director of the Corporation, and will comply with all applicable publicly disclosed corporate governance, conflict of interest, confidentiality and stock ownership and trading policies and guidelines of the Corporation. At the request of the Board of Directors, any person nominated by the Board of Directors for election as a director shall furnish to the Secretary the information that is required pursuant to this Section 2.9.
Section 2.10.      Procedure for Election of Directors; Required Vote .
(a)      Except as set forth below, election of directors at all meetings of the stockholders at which directors are to be elected shall be by ballot, and a majority of the votes cast at any meeting for the election of directors at which a quorum is present shall elect directors. For purposes of this Section 2.10, a majority of the votes cast shall mean that the number of shares voted “for” a director’s election must exceed the number of votes cast “against” that director’s election. Votes cast shall exclude abstentions with respect to that director’s election. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a “contested election” of directors, directors shall be elected by the vote of a plurality of the votes cast at any meeting for the election of directors at which a quorum is present. For purposes of this Section 2.10 , a “contested election” shall mean any election of directors in which the number of candidates for election as directors exceeds the number of directors to be elected, with the determination thereof being made by the Secretary as of the close of the applicable notice of nomination period set forth in Section 2.8, based on whether one or more notice(s) of nomination were timely filed in accordance with said Section 2.8; provided , however , that the determination that an election is a “contested election” shall be determinative only as to the timeliness of a notice of nomination and not otherwise as to its validity.
(b)      If a nominee for director who is an incumbent director is not elected and no successor has been elected at such meeting, the director shall promptly tender his or her resignation to the Board of Directors. The governance committee or such other committee designated by the Board of Directors pursuant to these Bylaws for the purpose of recommending director nominees to the Board of Directors (“Governance Committee”) shall make a recommendation to the Board of Directors as to whether to accept or reject the tendered resignation, or whether other action should be taken. The Board of Directors shall act on the tendered resignation, taking into account the Governance Committee’s recommendation, and publicly disclose (by a press release, a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission or other broadly disseminated means of communication)

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its decision regarding the tendered resignation and the rationale behind the decision within 90 days from the date of the certification of the election results. The Governance Committee in making its recommendation, and the Board of Directors in making its decision, may each consider any factors or other information that it considers appropriate and relevant. The director who tenders his or her resignation shall not participate in the recommendation of the Governance Committee or the decision of the Board of Directors with respect to his or her resignation. If such incumbent director’s resignation is not accepted by the Board of Directors, such director shall continue to serve until the next annual meeting and until his or her successor is duly elected, or his or her earlier resignation or removal. If a director’s resignation is accepted by the Board of Directors pursuant to this Section 2.10, or if a nominee for director is not elected and the nominee is not an incumbent director, then the Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, may fill any resulting vacancy pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.10 or may decrease the size of the Board of Directors pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.2.
(c)      Except as otherwise provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, in all matters other than the election of directors, the affirmative vote of a majority of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the matter shall be the act of the stockholders.
Section 2.11.      Inspectors of Elections; Opening and Closing the Polls . The Board of Directors by resolution shall appoint one or more inspectors, which inspector or inspectors may, but do not need to, include individuals who serve the Corporation in other capacities, including, without limitation, as officers, employees, agents or representatives, to act at the meetings of stockholders and make a written report thereof. One or more persons may be designated as alternate inspectors to replace any inspector who fails to act. If no inspector or alternate has been appointed to act or is able to act at a meeting of stockholders, the Presiding Stockholder Meeting Chair of the meeting shall appoint one or more inspectors to act at the meeting. Each inspector, before discharging his or her duties, shall take and sign an oath faithfully to execute the duties of inspector with strict impartiality and according to the best of his or her ability. The inspectors shall have the duties prescribed by law.
ARTICLE IIIBOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 3.1.      General Powers . The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed under the direction of the Board of Directors. In addition to the powers and authorities by these Bylaws expressly conferred upon them, the Board of Directors may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or by these Bylaws required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.
Section 3.2.      Number, Tenure and Qualifications . The number of directors shall be fixed from time to time exclusively pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Whole Board; provided , however , that the Board of Directors shall at no time consist of greater than nine directors. No decrease in the number of authorized directors constituting the Whole Board shall shorten the term of any incumbent director.

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The directors shall be elected to one-year terms at the annual meetings of stockholders as specified in the Certificate of Incorporation except as otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and each director of the Corporation shall hold office until such director’s successor is elected and qualified or until such director’s earlier death, resignation or removal. The directors shall not be divided into classes of directors with terms of office that are greater than one year and which terms of office expire at different times.
Section 3.3.      Regular Meetings . A regular meeting of the Board of Directors for the purpose of electing officers and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting shall be held without other notice than this Section 3.3 immediately after, and at the same place as, the annual meeting of stockholders unless by resolution of the Board of Directors a different date, time and place is designated for this regular meeting. The Board of Directors may, by resolution, provide the time and place for the holding of additional regular meetings without other notice than such resolution.
Section 3.4.      Special Meetings . Special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be called at the request of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the CEO or a majority of the Board of Directors then in office. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Directors may fix the place and time of the meetings.
Section 3.5.      Meetings in Executive Session . During any regular meeting or special meeting of the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors may have an executive session with only the nonemployee directors or only the independent directors present and such other invitees as the directors participating in the executive session shall so determine. No separate notice of the executive session is required.
Section 3.6.      Notice . Notice of any regular meeting (if other than by resolution) or special meeting of directors shall be given to each director at his or her usual place of business or residence in writing by hand delivery, first-class or overnight mail or courier service, email or other electronic means or facsimile transmission, or orally by telephone, including a voice messaging system, or other system or technology designed to record and communicate messages. If mailed by first-class mail, such notice shall be deemed adequately delivered when deposited in the United States mails so addressed, with postage thereon prepaid, at least five days before such meeting. If by overnight mail or courier service, such notice shall be deemed adequately delivered when the notice is delivered to the overnight mail or courier service company at least 24 hours before such meeting. If by email or other electronic means, facsimile transmission, telephone or by hand, such notice shall be deemed adequately delivered when the notice is transmitted at least 12 hours before such meeting. If, however, the meeting is called by or at the request of the Chairman of the Board and if the Chairman of the Board decides that unusual and urgent business is to be transacted at the meeting (which decision shall be conclusively demonstrated by the Chairman of the Board giving notice of the meeting less than 12 hours prior to the meeting), then at least 2 hours prior notice shall be given. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors need be specified in the notice of such meeting, except for amendments to these Bylaws, as provided under Section 9.1. A meeting may be held at any time without notice if all the directors waive notice of the meeting pursuant to the last sentence of this Section 3.6 or in accordance

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with Section 7.4. Any director may waive notice of any meeting. The attendance of a director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting except where a director attends a meeting and objects at the meeting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
Section 3.7.      Action by Unanimous Consent of Directors . Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors, or of any committee thereof, may be taken without a meeting if all members of the Board of Directors or such committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing or by electronic transmission and the writing or writings or electronic transmissions are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board or committee in accordance with applicable law.
Section 3.8.      Conference Telephone Meetings . Members of the Board of Directors, or any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting of the Board of Directors or such committee by means of conference telephone or other communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and such participation in a meeting shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.
Section 3.9.      Quorum . Subject to Section 3.10, a whole number of directors equal to at least a majority of the Whole Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, but if at any meeting of the Board of Directors there shall be less than a quorum present, a majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice. Except as otherwise provided by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, the act of the majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors. The directors present at a duly organized meeting may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough directors to leave less than a quorum.
Section 3.10.      Vacancies . Unless the Board of Directors otherwise determines, vacancies occurring in the Board of Directors resulting from death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal from office or other cause, and newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors, may be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors, though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors, and directors so chosen shall hold office for a term expiring at the next annual meeting of stockholders and until such director’s successor shall have been duly elected and qualified or until such director’s earlier death, resignation or removal, with or without cause; provided that in lieu of filling a vacancy, the Board of Directors may reduce the number of directors pursuant to Section 3.2. Notwithstanding the foregoing, following such time that a single person or entity or “group” of persons or entities who have filed as a “group” as defined under Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act, owns at least a majority of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Corporation, the stockholders may elect directors to replace directors removed by the stockholders, at a special meeting of stockholders held pursuant to a stockholder request.
Section 3.11.      Compensation . Directors who also are employees of the Corporation shall not receive any additional compensation for services provided as a member of the Board of Directors. The non-employee directors shall be entitled to receive pursuant to resolution of the Board of Directors, fixed fees or other compensation for their services as directors, including committee fees.

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In addition, reimbursement of travel and other expenses incurred for attendance at each regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors or at any meeting of a committee of the Board of Directors or in connection with their other services to the Corporation may be permitted. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor.
Section 3.12.      Committees . The Board of Directors may designate any committee as appropriate, which shall consist of one or more directors of the Corporation and the Board of Directors shall also designate a chairman of each committee. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors of the Corporation as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. Each member (and each alternate member of any such committee (whether designated at an annual meeting of the Board of Directors or to fill a vacancy, or otherwise) shall serve as a member of such committee until his or her successor shall have been designated or until he or she shall cease to be a director, or until his or her resignation or removal, with or without cause, from such committee. Any such committee may to the extent permitted by law exercise such powers and shall have such responsibilities as shall be specified in the designating resolution. In the absence or disqualification of any member of such committee or committees, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not constituting a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member. The members of each committee shall designate a person to act as secretary of the committee to keep written minutes, and to serve notices for, its meetings and perform such other duties as the committee may direct. Such person may, but need not be, a member of the committee and the chairman of each committee shall report such committee’s proceedings to the Board of Directors when required.
Except as otherwise specified in a resolution designating a committee, a majority of the members of a committee shall be necessary to constitute a quorum of that committee for the transaction of business. The act of a majority of committee members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the committee, including fixing the time and place of its meetings, unless the Board of Directors shall otherwise provide. Notice of such meetings shall be given to each member of the committee in the manner provided for in Section 3.6. The Board of Directors shall have power at any time to fill vacancies in, to change the membership of, or to dissolve, any such committee. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent the Board of Directors from appointing one or more committees consisting in whole or in part of persons who are not directors of the Corporation; provided , however , that no such committee shall have or may exercise any authority of the Board of Directors.
Section 3.13.      Removal . Any director, or the entire Board of Directors, may be removed from office at any time, with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all of the outstanding shares of Common Stock, voting together as a single class.
Section 3.14.      Records . The Board of Directors shall cause to be kept a record containing the minutes of the proceedings of the meetings of the Board of Directors, the committees of the

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Board of Directors and of the stockholders, appropriate stock books and registers and such books of records and accounts as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the Corporation.
ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Section 4.1.      Elected and Appointed Officers . The principal officers of the Corporation shall be a President, one or more Vice Presidents, one or more of whom may be designated Executive Vice President and one or more of whom may be designated Senior Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, each of whom shall be elected by the Board of Directors or, in the case of one or more Assistant Secretaries or Assistant Treasurers, appointed by the Chairman or the President. Such other officers and assistant officers as may be deemed necessary may be elected or appointed by the Board of Directors. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person, except the offices of President and Vice President and President and Secretary. The duties of the officers shall be those enumerated herein and any further duties designated by the Board of Directors. The duties herein specified for particular officers may be transferred to and vested in such other officers as the Board of Directors shall elect or appoint, from time to time and for such periods or without limitation as to time as the Board shall order.
Officers of the Corporation may apply their titles to their duties on behalf of the various divisions of the Corporation. The Board of Directors may, as it deems necessary, authorize the use of additional official titles by individuals whose duties in behalf of the various divisions of the Corporation so warrant, the authority of such divisional offices to be confined to the appropriate divisions.
Section 4.2.      Election and Term of Office . In the absence of any other determination by the Board of Directors, the officers of the Corporation to be elected by the Board of Directors shall be elected annually by the Board of Directors at the regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors referred to in Section 3.3. If the election of officers shall not be held at such meeting, such election shall be held as soon thereafter as conveniently may be. Each officer shall hold office until his successor shall have been duly elected or until his prior death, resignation or removal.
Section 4.3.      Removal. Any officer may be removed by the Board of Directors or by any officer entitled to appoint such officer to be removed whenever in its, his or her judgment the best interests of the Corporation will be served thereby, except that no person elected to an office by the Board of Directors may be removed from that office by any officer and such removal shall be without prejudice to the contract rights, if any, of the person so removed. Election or appointment shall not of itself create contract rights.
Section 4.4.      Vacancies . A vacancy in any principal office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification or otherwise, shall be filled by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.
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Board of Directors may also be elected the Chief Executive Officer and the President or other officer of the Corporation, but the role of Chairman is not an office of the Corporation. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders, except as otherwise provided under these Bylaws, and may at any time call any meeting of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may remove or replace the Chairman of the Board of Directors at any time for any reason.
Section 4.6.      President . The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Corporation. He shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and of the stockholders, in each case at which the Chairman of the Board of Directors is not present. He or she shall have authority, subject to such rules as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors, to appoint such agents and employees of the Corporation as he or she shall deem necessary, to prescribe their powers, duties and compensation, and to delegate authority to them. Such agents and employees shall hold office at the discretion of the President. He shall have authority to sign, execute and acknowledge, on behalf of the Corporation, all deeds, mortgages, bonds, stock certificates, contracts, leases, reports and all other documents or instruments necessary or proper to be executed in the course of the Corporation’s regular business or which shall be authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors; and except as otherwise provided by law or the Board of Directors, he may authorize any Vice President or other officer or agent of the Corporation to sign, execute and acknowledge such documents or instruments in his place and stead. The President shall also have the authority to appoint one or more Assistant Secretaries or Assistant Treasurers. In general, the President shall perform all duties incident to the office of the Chief Executive Officer and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time. In the event of the absence or disability or the Chairman of the Board, the President shall perform the duties of the Chairman of the Board and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all of the duties and restrictions imposed upon the Chairman of the Board.
Section 4.7.      The Vice Presidents . At the time of election, one or more of the Vice Presidents may be designated Executive Vice President and one or more of the Vice Presidents may be designated Senior Vice President. In the absence of the President or in the event of his or her death, inability or refusal to act, or in the event for any reason it shall be impracticable for the President to act personally, the Executive Vice President, or if more than one, the Executive Vice Presidents in the order designated at the time of their election, or in the absence of any such designation, then in the order of their election, or in the event of his, her or their inability to act then the Senior Vice President or if more than one, the Senior Vice Presidents in the order designated at the time of their election, or in the absence of any such designation then in the order of their election, or in the event of his, her or their inability to act, then the other Vice Presidents in the order designated at the time of their election, or in the absence of any such designation, then in the order of their election, shall perform the duties of the President and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. Any Vice President may sign with the Secretary or Assistant Secretary certificates for shares of the Corporation and shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the President or the Board of Directors.

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Section 4.8.      The Secretary . The Secretary shall: (a) keep the minutes of the meetings of the shareholders and of the Board of Directors in one or more books provided for that purpose; (b) see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws or as required by law; (c) be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the Corporation and see that the seal of the Corporation is affixed to all documents the execution of which on the behalf of the Corporation under its seal is duly authorized; (d) keep or arrange for the keeping of a register of the post office address of each shareholder which shall be furnished to the Secretary by such stockholder; (e) sign with the President, or a Vice President, certificates for shares of the Corporation, the issuance of which shall have been authorized by resolution of the Board of Directors; (f) have general charge of the stock transfer books of the Corporation; and (g) in general perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and have such other duties and exercise such authority as from time to time may be delegated or assigned to him or her by the President or by the Board of Directors.
Section 4.9.      The Treasurer . The Treasurer shall: (a) have charge and custody and be responsible for all funds and securities of the Corporation; (b) receive and give receipts for moneys due and payable to the Corporation from any source whatsoever, and deposit all such moneys in the name of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as shall be selected in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws; and (c) in general perform all of the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and have such other duties and exercise such other authority as from time to time may be delegated or assigned to the Treasurer by the President or by the Board of Directors. If required by the Board of Directors, the Treasurer shall give a bond for the faithful discharge of his or her duties in such sum and with such surety or sureties as the Board of Directors shall determine.
Section 4.10.      Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers . The Assistant Secretaries may sign with the President or a Vice President certificates for shares of the Corporation, the issuance of which shall have been authorized by a resolution of the Board of Directors. Each Assistant Treasurer shall, if required by the Board of Directors, give a bond for the faithful discharge of his or her duties in such sums and with such sureties as the Board of Directors shall determine. The Assistant Secretaries and Assistant Treasurers, in general, shall perform such duties and have such authority as shall from time to time be delegated or assigned to them by the Secretary or the Treasurer, respectively, or by the President or the Board of Directors.
Section 4.11.      Other Assistants and Acting Officers . The Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint any person to act as assistant to any officer for the Corporation in his stead, or to perform the duties of such officer whenever for any reason it is impracticable for such officer to act personally, and such assistant or acting officer so appointed by the Board of Directors shall have the power to perform all the duties of the office to which he or she is so appointed to be assistant, or as to which he or she is so appointed to act, except as such power may be otherwise defined or restricted by the Board of Directors.
Section 4.12.      Salaries . The salaries of the principal officers shall be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors or by a duly authorized committee thereof, and no officer shall be prevented from receiving such salary by reason of the fact that he or she is also a director of the Corporation.
 

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ARTICLE V

STOCK CERTIFICATES AND TRANSFERS
Section 5.1.      Certificated and Uncertificated Stock; Transfers . The shares of stock of the Corporation representing the interest of each stockholder of the Corporation shall be uncertificated or may be evidenced by certificates for shares of stock in such form as the Board of Directors or officers of the Corporation designated by the Board of Directors may from time to time prescribe.
The shares of the stock of the Corporation shall be transferred on the books of the Corporation, in the case of uncertificated shares of stock, upon receipt of proper transfer instructions from the registered holder of the shares or by such person’s attorney duly authorized in writing, and upon compliance with appropriate procedures for transferring shares in uncertificated form, and in the case of certificated shares of stock, by the holder thereof in person or by his or her attorney duly authorized in writing, upon surrender for cancellation of certificates for at least the same number of shares, with an assignment and power of transfer endorsed thereon or attached thereto, duly executed, with such proof of the authenticity of the signature as the Corporation or its agents may reasonably require. No transfer of stock shall be valid as against the Corporation for any purpose until it shall have been entered in the stock records of the Corporation by an entry showing from and to whom transferred.
The certificates of stock shall be signed, countersigned and registered in such manner as the Board of Directors may by resolution prescribe, which resolution may permit all or any of the signatures on such certificates to be in facsimile. In case any officer, transfer agent or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate has ceased to be such officer, transfer agent or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued by the Corporation with the same effect as if he or she were such officer, transfer agent or registrar at the date of issue.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in these Bylaws, at all times that the Corporation’s stock is listed on a stock exchange, the shares of the stock of the Corporation shall comply with all direct registration system eligibility requirements established by such exchange, including any requirement that shares of the Corporation’s stock be eligible for issue in book-entry form. All issuances and transfers of shares of the Corporation’s stock shall be entered on the books of the Corporation with all information necessary to comply with such direct registration system eligibility requirements, including the name and address of the person to whom the shares of stock are issued, the number of shares of stock issued and the date of issue. The Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to make such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary or proper concerning the issue, transfer and registration of shares of stock of the Corporation in both the uncertificated and certificated form.
Section 5.2.      Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Certificates . No certificate for shares of stock or uncertificated shares in the Corporation shall be issued in place of any certificate alleged to have been lost, destroyed or stolen, except on production of such evidence of such loss, destruction or theft and on delivery to the Corporation of a bond of indemnity in such amount, upon such terms and secured by such surety, as the Board of Directors or any financial officer may in its or his or her discretion require.

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Section 5.3.      Record Owners . The Corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, and to vote as such owner, a person registered on its books as the owner of shares and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person, whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise required by law.
Section 5.4.      Transfer and Registry Agents . The Corporation may from time to time maintain one or more transfer offices or agencies and registry offices or agencies at such place or places as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI

INDEMNIFICATION
Section 6.1.      Indemnification .
(a)      Each person who was or is made a party or is threatened to be made a party to or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative (hereinafter a “Proceeding”), by reason of the fact that he or she or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative is or was, at any time during which this Section 6.1(a) is in effect (whether or not such person continues to serve in such capacity at the time any indemnification or advancement of expenses pursuant hereto is sought or at the time any Proceeding relating thereto exists or is brought), a director or elected officer of the Corporation or is or was serving (at such time as such person is or was a director or elected officer of the Corporation) at the request of the Corporation as a director, elected officer, trustee, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans maintained or sponsored by the Corporation (hereinafter, a “Covered Person”), whether the basis of such Proceeding is alleged action in an official capacity as a director, elected officer, trustee, employee or agent or in any other capacity while serving as a director, elected officer, trustee, employee or agent, shall be (and shall be deemed to have a contractual right to be) indemnified and held harmless by the Corporation (and any successor of the Corporation by merger or otherwise) to the fullest extent authorized by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware as the same exists or may hereafter be amended or modified from time to time (but, in the case of any such amendment or modification, only to the extent that such amendment or modification permits the Corporation to provide greater indemnification rights than said law permitted the Corporation to provide prior to such amendment or modification), against all expense, liability and loss (including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, ERISA excise taxes or penalties and amounts paid or to be paid in settlement) reasonably incurred or suffered by Covered Person in connection therewith and such indemnification shall continue as to a Covered Person who has ceased to be a director, elected officer, trustee, employee or agent and shall inure to the benefit of his or her heirs, executors and administrators; provided , however , that except as provided in Section 6.3(a), the Corporation shall indemnify any such Covered Person seeking indemnification in connection with a Proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such Covered Person only if such Proceeding (or part thereof) was authorized by the Board of Directors.

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(b)      To obtain indemnification under Section 6.1, a claimant shall submit to the Corporation a written request, including therein or therewith such documentation and information as is reasonably available to the claimant and is reasonably necessary to determine whether and to what extent the claimant is entitled to indemnification. Upon written request by a claimant for indemnification, a determination, if required by applicable law, with respect to the claimant’s entitlement thereto shall be made as follows: (i) if requested by the claimant, by Independent Counsel (as hereinafter defined), or (ii) if no request is made by the claimant for a determination by Independent Counsel, (A) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of Disinterested Directors (as hereinafter defined), or (B) if a quorum of the Board of Directors consisting of Disinterested Directors is not obtainable or, even if obtainable, such quorum of Disinterested Directors so directs, by Independent Counsel in a written opinion to the Board of Directors, a copy of which shall be delivered to the claimant, or (C) if a quorum of Disinterested Directors so directs, by a majority vote of the stockholders of the Corporation. In the event the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by Independent Counsel, the Independent Counsel shall be selected by the Board of Directors unless there shall have occurred within two years prior to the date of the commencement of the Proceeding for which indemnification is claimed a “Change of Control” as defined in the Corporation’s Most Recent Option Plan, in which case the Independent Counsel shall be selected by the claimant unless the claimant shall request that such selection be made by the Board of Directors. If it is so determined that the claimant is entitled to indemnification, payment to the claimant shall be made within ten days after such determination. For purposes of this Section 6.1(c), “Most Recent Option Plan” means the incentive compensation, stock ownership, stock appreciation, restricted stock, stock option, stock unit, “phantom” stock, change in control or other similar employee benefit plan of the Corporation last adopted by stockholders of the Corporation prior to the date of the commencement of the Proceeding for which indemnification is claimed.
Section 6.2.      Mandatory Advancement of Expenses . To the fullest extent authorized by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware as the same exists or may hereafter be amended or modified from time to time (but, in the case of any such amendment or modification, only to the extent that such amendment or modification permits the Corporation to provide greater rights to advancement of expenses than said law permitted the Corporation to provide prior to such amendment or modification), each Covered Person shall have (and shall be deemed to have a contractual right to have) the right, without the need for any action by the Board of Directors, to be paid by the Corporation (and any successor of the Corporation by merger or otherwise) the expenses incurred in connection with any Proceeding in advance of its final disposition, such advances to be paid by the Corporation within 60 days after the receipt by the Corporation of a statement or statements from the claimant requesting such advance or advances from time to time; provided , however , that if the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware requires, the payment of such expenses incurred by a Covered Person in his or her capacity as a director or elected officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such person while a director or elected officer, including, without limitation, service to an employee benefit plan) in advance of the final disposition of a Proceeding, shall be made only upon delivery to the Corporation of an undertaking (hereinafter, the “Undertaking”) by or on behalf of such Covered Person, to repay all amounts so advanced if it shall ultimately be determined by final judicial decision from which there

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is no further right of appeal (a “final disposition”) that such Covered Person is not entitled to be indemnified for such expenses under this Article VI or otherwise.
Section 6.3.      Claims .
(d)      (i) If a claim for indemnification under this Article VI is not paid in full by the Corporation within 30 days after a written claim pursuant to Section 6.1(b) has been received by the Corporation, or (ii) if a request for advancement of expenses under this Article VI is not paid in full by the Corporation within 20 days after a statement pursuant to Section 6.2 and the required Undertaking, if any, have been received by the Corporation, the claimant may at any time thereafter bring suit against the Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of the claim for indemnification or request for advancement of expenses and, if successful in whole or in part, the claimant shall be entitled to be paid also the expense of prosecuting such claim. It shall be a defense to any such action that, under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, the claimant has not met the standard of conduct which makes it permissible for the Corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed or that the claimant is not entitled to the requested advancement of expenses, but (except where the required Undertaking, if any, has not been tendered to the Corporation) the burden of proving such defense shall be on the Corporation. Neither the failure of the Corporation (including its Board of Directors, Independent Counsel or stockholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action that indemnification of the claimant is proper in the circumstances because he or she has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, nor an actual determination by the Corporation (including its Board of Directors, Independent Counsel or stockholders) that the claimant has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has not met the applicable standard of conduct.
(e)      If a determination shall have been made pursuant to Section 6.1(b) that the claimant is entitled to indemnification, the Corporation shall be bound by such determination in any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to Section 6.3(a).
(f)      The Corporation shall be precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding commenced pursuant to Section 6.3(a) that the procedures and presumptions of this Article VI are not valid, binding and enforceable and shall stipulate in such proceeding that the Corporation is bound by all the provisions of this Article VI.
Section 6.4.      Contract Rights; Amendment and Repeal; Non-exclusivity of Rights .
(d)      All of the rights conferred in this Article VI, as to indemnification, advancement of expenses and otherwise, shall be contract rights between the Corporation and each Covered Person to whom such rights are extended that vest at the commencement of such Covered Person’s service to or at the request of the Corporation and (i) any amendment or modification of this Article VI that in any way diminishes or adversely affects any such rights shall be prospective only and shall not in any way diminish or adversely affect any such rights with respect to any actual or alleged state of facts, occurrence, action or omission occurring prior to the time of such amendment or modification, or Proceeding previously or thereafter brought or threatened based in whole or in part upon any such actual or alleged state of facts, occurrence, action or omission, and (ii) all of

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such rights shall continue as to any such Covered Person who has ceased to be a director or elected officer of the Corporation or ceased to serve at the Corporation’s request as a director, elected officer, trustee, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, as described herein, and shall inure to the benefit of such Covered Person’s heirs, executors and administrators.
(e)      All of the rights conferred in this Article VI, as to indemnification, advancement of expenses and otherwise, (i) shall not be exclusive of any other right which any person may have or hereafter acquire under any statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or Disinterested Directors or otherwise and (ii) cannot be terminated by the Corporation, the Board of Directors or the stockholders of the Corporation with respect to a person’s service prior to the date of such termination.
Section 6.5.      Insurance, Other Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses .
(a)      The Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any current or former director, elected officer, employee or agent of the Corporation or another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any expense, liability or loss, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. To the extent that the Corporation maintains any policy or policies providing such insurance, each such current or former director or elected officer, and each such agent or employee to which rights to indemnification have been granted as provided in Section 6.5(b), shall be covered by such policy or policies in accordance with its or their terms to the maximum extent of the coverage thereunder for any such current or former director, elected officer, employee or agent.
(b)      The Corporation may, to the extent authorized from time to time by the audit committee of the Board of Directors, the CEO or the General Counsel of the Corporation, grant rights to indemnification and rights to advancement of expenses incurred in connection with any Proceeding in advance of its final disposition, to any current or former employee or agent or person in an equivalent position of the Corporation or any of its majority owned corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, limited liability companies, trusts or other enterprises located throughout the world, to the fullest extent of the provisions of this Article VI with respect to the indemnification and advancement of expenses of current or former directors and elected officers of the Corporation.
Section 6.6.      Definitions . For purposes of this Article VI:
(d)      “Disinterested Director” means a director of the Corporation who is not and was not a party to the matter in respect of which indemnification is sought by the claimant.
(e)      “Independent Counsel” means a law firm, a member of a law firm, or an independent practitioner, that is experienced in matters of corporation law and shall include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would not have a conflict of interest in representing either the Corporation or the claimant in an action to determine the claimant’s rights under this Article VI.

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Section 6.7.      Notices and Communications . Any notice, request or other communication required or permitted to be given to the Corporation under this Article VI shall be in writing and either delivered in person or sent by facsimile, overnight mail or courier service, or certified or registered mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the Secretary and shall be effective only upon receipt by the Secretary.
Section 6.8.      Severability . If any provision or provisions of this Article VI shall be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Article VI (including, without limitation, each portion of any section of this Article VI containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall not in any way be affected or impaired thereby; and (b) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Article VI (including, without limitation, each such portion of any paragraph of this Article VI containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested by the provision held invalid, illegal or unenforceable.
ARTICLE VII

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 7.1.      Fiscal Year . The fiscal year of the Corporation shall begin on the first day of January and end on the thirty-first day of December of each year or as otherwise determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 7.2.      Dividends . The Board of Directors may from time to time declare, and the Corporation may pay, dividends on its outstanding shares in the manner and upon the terms and conditions provided by law and the Certificate of Incorporation.
Section 7.3.      Seal . The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the words “Corporate Seal”, the year of incorporation and around the margin thereof the words “Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. - Delaware.”
Section 7.4.      Waiver of Notice . Whenever any notice is required to be given to any stockholder or director of the Corporation under the provisions of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware or these Bylaws, a waiver thereof in writing, signed by the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice. Neither the business to be transacted at, nor the purpose of, any annual or special meeting of the stockholders or regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors or committee thereof need be specified in any waiver of notice of such meeting.
Section 7.5.      Resignations . Any director or any officer, whether elected or appointed, may resign at any time by giving written notice of such resignation to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the CEO, or the Secretary, and such resignation shall be deemed to be effective as of the close of business on the date said notice is received by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, the CEO, or the Secretary, or at such later time as is specified therein or in these Bylaws and which later time, in the case of any officer’s resignation, is accepted by the Corporation. No formal action

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shall be required of the Board of Directors or the stockholders to make any such resignation effective, except to the extent that a director’s resignation by its terms is subject to the acceptance of the Board.
Section 7.6.      Exclusive Forum . Unless the Corporation consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (or, if that court does not have jurisdiction, the federal district court for the District of Delaware) shall be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Corporation, (ii) any action asserting a claim for breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or other employee of the Corporation to the Corporation or the Corporation’s stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws (as any of the foregoing may be amended from time to time) or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine.
ARTICLE VIII

CONTRACTS, PROXIES, ETC.
Section 8.1.      Contracts . Except as otherwise required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any contracts or other instruments may be executed and delivered in the name and on the behalf of the Corporation by such officer or officers, agent or agents of the Corporation as the Board of Directors may from time to time direct. Such authority may be general or confined to specific instances as the Board of Directors may determine. Subject to any restrictions imposed by the Board of Directors or the CEO, the President or any Vice President may delegate contractual powers to others under his or her area of responsibility, it being understood, however, that any such delegation of power shall not relieve such officer of responsibility with respect to the exercise of such delegated power.
Section 8.2.      Proxies . Unless otherwise provided by resolution adopted by the Board of Directors, the CEO, the President or any Vice President may from time to time appoint an attorney or attorneys or agent or agents of the Corporation, in the name and on behalf of the Corporation, to cast the votes that the Corporation may be entitled to cast as the holder of stock or other securities in any other corporation, any of whose stock or other securities may be held by the Corporation, at meetings of the holders of the stock or other securities of such other corporation, or to consent in writing, in the name of the Corporation as such holder, to any action by such other corporation, and may instruct the person or persons so appointed as to the manner of casting such votes or giving such consent, and may execute or cause to be executed in the name and on behalf of the Corporation and under its corporate seal or otherwise, all such written proxies or other instruments as he may deem necessary or proper in the premises.
ARTICLE IX

AMENDMENTS
Section 9.1.      Amendments . These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of the stockholders, provided notice of the proposed change

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was given in the notice of the meeting and, in the case of a meeting of the Board of Directors, in a notice given not less than two days prior to the meeting, provided further that no Bylaw adopted by the stockholders shall be altered, amended or repealed by the Board of Directors.

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TAX MATTERS AGREEMENT
BY AND AMONG
THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.
AND
MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.
________________, 2016








TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
PAGE

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS
1

 
 
 
 
 
ARTICLE II ALLOCATIONS OF TAX LIABILITIES
10

 
2.1.
General Rule
10

 
2.2.
Allocation of Federal Income and Federal Other Taxes
11

 
2.3.
Allocation of State Income and State Other Taxes
11

 
2.4.
Allocation of Foreign Income and Foreign Other Taxes
12

 
2.5.
Certain Employment Taxes
13

 
2.6.
Determination of Tax Attributable to the Foodservice Business
13

 
2.7.
Proration of Taxes
14

 
 
 
 
 
ARTICLE III PREPARATION AND FILING OF TAX RETURNS
14

 
3.1.
Manitowoc ParentCo's Responsibility
14

 
3.2.
SpinCo's Responsibility
14

 
3.3.
Tax Reporting Practices
14

 
3.4.
Consolidated or Combined Tax Returns
15

 
3.5.
Right to Review Tax Returns
15

 
3.6.
SpinCo Carrybacks and Claims for Refund
16

 
3.7.
Apportionment of Tax Attributes
16

 
3.8.
Signing of Returns Prepared by the Other Party
17

 
 
 
 
 
ARTICLE IV TAX PAYMENTS
17

 
4.1.
Payment of Taxes With Respect to Certain Joint Returns
17

 
4.2.
Payment of Separate Company Taxes
18

 
4.3.
Indemnification Payments
18

 
 
 
 
 
ARTICLE V TAX REFUNDS AND CORRELATIVE TAX BENEFITS AND SPINCO CARRYBACKS
18

 
5.1.
Tax Refunds
18

 
5.2.
Correlative Tax Benefits
19

 
5.3.
SpinCo Carrybacks
20

 
 
 
 
 
ARTICLE VI TAX-FREE STATUS
20

 
6.1.
Restrictions on SpinCo
20

 
6.2.
Restrictions on Manitowoc ParentCo
23

 
6.3.
Procedures Regarding Opinions and Rulings
23

 
6.4.
Liability for Tax-Related Losses
25

 
6.5.
Representations
28

 
 
 
 
 
ARTICLE VII ASSISTANCE AND COOPERATION
28

 
7.1.
Assistance and Cooperation
28

 
7.2.
Income Tax Return Information
29

 
7.3.
Reliance by Manitowoc ParentCo
30

 
7.4.
Reliance by SpinCo
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ARTICLE VIII TAX RECORDS
30

 
8.1.
Retention of Tax Records
30

 
8.2.
Access to Tax Records
31

 
8.3.
Preservation of Privilege
31

 
 
 
 
 
ARTICLE IX TAX CONTESTS
31

 
9.1.
Notice
31

 
9.2.
Control of Tax Contests
32

 
 
 
 
 
ARTICLE X TREATMENT OF TAX INDEMNITY PAYMENTS
33

 
10.1.
Tax Characterization of Indemnity Payments
34

 
10.2.
Interest Under This Agreement
34

 
 
 
 
 
ARTICLE XI DISAGREEMENTS
34

 
11.1.
Discussion
34

 
11.2.
Escalation
34

 
 
 
 
 
ARTICLE XII MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
35

 
12.1.
Effectiveness
35

 
12.2.
Notices
35

 
12.3.
Authority
35

 
12.4.
Choice of Law and Severability
36

 
12.5.
Captions, Gender, References, and Number
36

 
12.6.
Counterparts
36

 
12.7.
Binding Effect
36

 
12.8.
Entire Agreement
37

 
12.9.
Further Assurances
37

 
12.10.
Waiver
37

 
12.11.
Expenses
37

 
12.12.
Late payments
37

 
12.13.
No Double Recovery
37

 
12.14.
Amendment
37

 
12.15.
Specific Performance
38

 
12.16.
Jurisdiction
38

 
 
 
 
 

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TAX MATTERS AGREEMENT
THIS TAX MATTERS AGREEMENT (the “ Agreement ”) is entered into on ______________, 2016 (the “ Effective Date ”), by and among The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“ Manitowoc ParentCo ”), and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ SpinCo ”) (Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo are sometimes collectively referred to herein as the “ Companies ” and, as the context requires, individually referred to herein as a “ Company ”).
RECITALS
A. The Board of Directors of Manitowoc ParentCo has determined that it would be appropriate and desirable to separate the Foodservice Business (as defined below) from Manitowoc ParentCo. This Agreement is being entered into simultaneously with the distribution by Manitowoc ParentCo of all the outstanding shares of common stock of SpinCo (the “ Distribution ”).
B.      Manitowoc ParentCo is the common parent of an affiliated group of corporations that has elected to file consolidated federal income tax returns. Immediately prior to the Distribution, this affiliated group of which Manitowoc ParentCo is the common parent included SpinCo.
C.      The Companies intend for the Contribution (as defined below) and the Distribution to qualify as a reorganization described in sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code (defined below) and the Separation Agreement to qualify as a plan of reorganization as described in Treas. Reg. § 1.368-2(g).
D.      The Companies desire to provide for and agree upon the allocation between them of liabilities, and entitlements to refunds thereof, for certain Taxes arising prior to, at the time of, and subsequent to the Distribution, and to provide for and agree upon other matters relating to Taxes and to set forth certain covenants and indemnities relating to the Tax-Free Status of the Contribution and the Distribution.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the agreements and covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound, the parties hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
The following terms, as used in this Agreement, have the following meanings:
Active Trade or Business ” means, (i) with respect to the Distribution, the active conduct (as defined in Section 355(b)(2) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder, and taking into account the “separate affiliated group” rules of Section 355(b)(3)(B) of the Code) by

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SpinCo of the Foodservice Business as conducted immediately prior to the Distribution, and (ii) with respect to any other Separation Transaction intended to qualify as tax-free pursuant to Section 355 of the Code or analogous provisions of state, local or foreign law, the active conduct (as defined in Section 355(b)(2) of the Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder, and taking into account the “separate affiliated group” rules of Section 355(b)(3)(B) of the Code, or the analogous provisions of state or local law) by the relevant SpinCo Entity of the Foodservice Business relating to such SpinCo Entity as conducted immediately prior to such Separation Transaction.
Adjustment Request ” means any formal or informal claim or request filed with any Tax Authority, or with any administrative agency or court, for the adjustment, refund, or credit of Taxes, including (i) any amended Tax Return claiming adjustment to the Taxes as reported on the Tax Return or, if applicable, as previously adjusted, (ii) any claim for equitable recoupment or other offset, and (iii) any claim for refund or credit of Taxes previously paid.
Affiliate ” means, when used with respect to a specified Person and at a point in, or with respect to a period of, time, a Person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, such specified Person at such point in or during such period of time. For the purposes of this definition, “control”, when used with respect to any specified Person shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities or other interests, by contract or otherwise. Notwithstanding the two immediately preceding sentences, no member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of a member of the SpinCo Group solely by reason of having one or more directors in common or by reason of having been under the common control of Manitowoc ParentCo or Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders prior to (or, in case of Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders, after) the time of the Distribution.
Agreement ” means this Tax Matters Agreement.
Applicable Interest Rate ” means a per annum rate equal to the three month LIBOR fixing such rate as of the date such payment was due (the “ Due Date ”) or if a holiday the previous business day, plus four percent (4%). Interest will be calculated based on a 365 day year and the actual number of days elapsed from the Due Date.
Board Certificate ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(d).
Business Day ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation Agreement.
CFC ” means a controlled foreign corporation as defined in Section 957(a) of the Code.
Code ” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Company ” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
Contribution ” means the steps set forth in Section 2.2 of the Separation Agreement.

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Controlling Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.2(c).
DGCL ” means the Delaware General Corporation Law.
Distribution ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this Agreement.
Distribution Date ” means the date on which the Distribution occurs.
Due Date ” has the meaning set forth in the definition of Applicable Interest Rate.
Effective Date ” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
Employee Matters Agreement ” means the Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of ___________, 201_, by and among Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo, as amended from time to time.
Employment Tax ” means any Tax the liability or responsibility for which is allocated pursuant to the Employee Matters Agreement.
Entity ” means a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, an association, a joint stock company, a trust, an estate, a cooperative, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization, a governmental unit, or other type of entity, without regard to whether any entity is treated as disregarded for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
Federal Income Tax ” means any Tax imposed by Subtitle A of the Code (other than an Employment Tax), and any interest, penalties, additions to tax, or additional amounts in respect of the foregoing.
Federal Other Tax ” means any Tax imposed by the Code other than any Federal Income Taxes or Employment Taxes, and any interest, penalties, additions to tax, or additional amounts in respect of the foregoing.
Fifty-Percent or Greater Interest ” has the meaning ascribed to such term for purposes of Sections 355(d) and (e) of the Code.
Filing Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(d).
Final Determination ” means the final resolution of liability for any Tax, which resolution may be for a specific issue or adjustment or for a taxable period: (i) by IRS Form 870 or 870-AD (or any successor forms thereto), on the date of acceptance by or on behalf of the taxpayer, or by a comparable form under the laws of a State, local, or foreign taxing jurisdiction, except that a Form 870 or 870-AD or comparable form shall not constitute a Final Determination to the extent that it reserves (whether by its terms or by operation of law) the right of the taxpayer to file a claim for refund or the right of the Tax Authority to assert a further deficiency in respect of such issue or adjustment or for such taxable period (as the case may be); (ii) by a decision, judgment, decree, or other order by a court of competent jurisdiction, which has become final and unappealable; (iii) by a closing agreement or accepted offer in compromise under Sections 7121 or 7122 of the Code, or

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a comparable agreement under the laws of a State, local, or foreign taxing jurisdiction; (iv) by any allowance of a refund or credit in respect of an overpayment of a Tax, but only after the expiration of all periods during which such refund may be recovered (including by way of offset) by the jurisdiction imposing such Tax; (v) by a final settlement resulting from a treaty-based competent authority determination; or (vi) by any other final disposition, including by reason of the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, the execution of a pre-filing agreement with the IRS or other Tax Authority, or by mutual agreement of the parties.
Foodservice Business ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation Agreement.
Foreign Income Tax ” means any Tax imposed by any foreign country or any possession of the United States, or by any political subdivision of any foreign country or United States possession, which is an income tax as defined in Treasury Regulation Section 1.901-2, and any interest, penalties, additions to tax, or additional amounts in respect of the foregoing.
Foreign Other Tax ” means any Tax imposed by any foreign country or any possession of the United States, or by any political subdivision of any foreign country or United States possession other than any Foreign Income Taxes or Employment Taxes, and any interest, penalties, additions to tax, or additional amounts in respect of the foregoing.
Gain Recognition Agreement ” means a gain recognition agreement as described in Treasury Regulation Section 1.367(a)-8.
Internal Reorganization ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation Agreement.
Group ” means the Manitowoc ParentCo Group or the SpinCo Group, or both, as the context requires.
Income Tax ” means any Federal Income Tax, State Income Tax, or Foreign Income Tax.
Indemnitee ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.
Indemnitor ” has the meaning set forth in Section 10.3.
"Internal Reorganization Step Plan" means that certain plan of reorganization titled The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Proposed Foodservice Separation Steps, dated __________, 2016.
Internal Restructuring ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(e).
IRS ” means the U.S. Internal Revenue Service.
Joint Return ” means any Tax Return that actually includes, by election or otherwise, one or more members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group together with one or more members of the SpinCo Group. For the avoidance of doubt, a German organschaft consisting of at least one member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group and one member of the SpinCo Group shall be considered a Joint Return. The fact that a member of one Group may elect to surrender losses to a member of another Group under the United Kingdom’s rules regarding loss surrender shall not cause those members to be considered to have filed a Joint Return, however.

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Manitowoc ParentCo ” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
Manitowoc ParentCo Affiliated Group ” means the affiliated group (as that term is defined in Section 1504 of the Code and the regulations thereunder) of which Manitowoc ParentCo is the common parent.
Manitowoc ParentCo Federal Consolidated Income Tax Return ” means any U.S. federal Income Tax Return for the Manitowoc ParentCo Affiliated Group.
Manitowoc ParentCo Group ” means Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates, excluding any Entity that is a member of the SpinCo Group.
Manitowoc ParentCo Separate Return ” means any Tax Return of or including any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group (including any consolidated, combined or unitary return) that does not include any member of the SpinCo Group.
Non-Controlling Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.2(c).
Notified Action ” has the meaning set forth in Section 6.3(a).
Past Practices ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.3(a).
Payment Date ” means (i) with respect to any Manitowoc ParentCo Federal Consolidated Income Tax Return, (A) the due date for any required installment of estimated taxes determined under Section 6655 of the Code, (B) the due date (determined without regard to extensions) for filing the return determined under Section 6072 of the Code, or (C) the date the return is filed, as the case may be, and (ii) with respect to any other Tax Return, the corresponding dates determined under the applicable Tax Law.
Payor ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(a).
Person ” means an individual or an Entity.
Post-Distribution Period ” means any Tax Period beginning after the Distribution Date and, in the case of any Straddle Period, the portion of such Tax Period beginning on the day after the Distribution Date.
Pre-Distribution Period ” means any Tax Period ending on or before the Distribution Date and, in the case of any Straddle Period, the portion of such Straddle Period ending on the Distribution Date.
Privilege ” means any privilege that may be asserted under applicable law, including, any privilege arising under or relating to the attorney-client relationship (including the attorney-client and work product privileges), the accountant-client privilege, and any privilege relating to internal evaluation processes.

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Proposed Acquisition Transaction ” means a transaction or series of transactions (or any agreement, understanding, or arrangement, within the meaning of Section 355(e) of the Code and Treasury Regulation Section 1.355-7, to enter into a transaction or series of transactions), whether such transaction is supported by SpinCo management or shareholders, is a hostile acquisition, or otherwise, as a result of which SpinCo would merge or consolidate with any other Person and/or as a result of which any Person or any group of related Persons would (directly or indirectly) acquire, or have the right to acquire, from SpinCo or one or more holders of outstanding shares of SpinCo Capital Stock, a number of shares of SpinCo Capital Stock that would, when combined with any other changes in ownership of SpinCo Capital Stock pertinent for purposes of Section 355(e) of the Code, comprise 40% or more of (i) the value of all outstanding shares of stock of SpinCo as of the date of such transaction, or in the case of a series of transactions, the date of the last transaction of such series, or (ii) the total combined voting power of all outstanding shares of voting stock of SpinCo as of the date of such transaction, or in the case of a series of transactions, the date of the last transaction of such series. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Proposed Acquisition Transaction shall not include (i) the adoption by SpinCo of a shareholder rights plan, or (ii) issuances by SpinCo that satisfy Safe Harbor VIII (relating to acquisitions in connection with a Person’s performance of services) or Safe Harbor IX (relating to acquisitions by a retirement plan of an employer) of Treasury Regulation Section 1.355-7(d). For purposes of determining whether a transaction constitutes an indirect acquisition, any recapitalization resulting in a shift of voting power or any redemption of shares of stock shall be treated as an indirect acquisition of shares of stock by the non-exchanging shareholders. This definition and the application thereof are intended to monitor compliance with Section 355(e) of the Code and shall be interpreted accordingly. Any clarification of, or change in, the statute or regulations promulgated under Section 355(e) of the Code shall be incorporated in this definition and its interpretation.
Related Agreement ” means any Ancillary Agreement (as defined in the Separation Agreement), other than this Tax Matters Agreement.
Representation Letters ” means any representations, officer’s certificates, representation letters, or other materials delivered or deliverable by Manitowoc ParentCo, its Affiliates, or representatives thereof or SpinCo, its Affiliates, or representatives thereof in connection with the Tax Opinion.
Required Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3(a).
Responsible Company ” means, with respect to any Tax Return, the Company having responsibility for preparing and filing such Tax Return under this Agreement.
Retention Date ” has the meaning set forth in Section 8.1.
Ruling ” means a private letter ruling issued by the IRS to Manitowoc ParentCo in connection with the Contribution and Distribution.
Ruling Request ” means any letter filed by Manitowoc ParentCo with the IRS or other Tax Authority requesting a ruling regarding certain tax consequences of the Separation

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Transactions (including all attachments, exhibits, and other materials submitted with such ruling request letter) and any amendment or supplement to such ruling request letter.
Section 336(e) Election ” means an election made pursuant to Section 336(e) of the Code.
Section 6.1(d) Acquisition Transaction ” means any transaction or series of transactions that is not a Proposed Acquisition Transaction but would be a Proposed Acquisition Transaction if the percentage reflected in the definition of Proposed Acquisition Transaction were 25% instead of 40%.
Separate Return ” means a Manitowoc ParentCo Separate Return or a SpinCo Separate Return, as the case may be.
Separation Agreement ” means the Master Separation Agreement, dated as of _____________, 2016, by and among Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo, as amended from time to time.
Separation Transaction ” means any transaction forming part of the Internal Reorganization, the Contribution or the Distribution.
SpinCo ” has the meaning set forth in the first paragraph of this Agreement.
SpinCo Capital Stock ” means all classes or series of capital stock of SpinCo, including (i) the SpinCo Common Stock, (ii) all options, warrants and other rights to acquire such capital stock, and (iii) all instruments properly treated as stock in SpinCo for U.S. federal income tax purposes.
SpinCo Carryback ” means any net operating loss, net capital loss, excess tax credit, or other similar Tax item of any member of the SpinCo Group which may or must be carried from one Tax Period to another prior Tax Period under the Code or other applicable Tax Law.
SpinCo Common Stock ” means the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of SpinCo.
SpinCo Entity ” means an Entity that is a member of the SpinCo Group.
SpinCo Group ” means, as of any time of determination (whether before or after the Distribution), the group consisting of (i) SpinCo, (ii) each Entity that is a Subsidiary of SpinCo as of the time of determination, (iii) each Entity that is not a Subsidiary of SpinCo as of a time of determination before the Distribution but that later becomes a Subsidiary of SpinCo by the time of the Distribution, and (iv) each Entity that becomes an Affiliate (other than a Subsidiary) of SpinCo after the Distribution.
SpinCo Separate Return ” means any Tax Return of or including any member of the SpinCo Group (including any consolidated, combined or unitary return) that does not include any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group.

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State Income Tax ” means any Tax imposed by any State of the United States, or by any political subdivision of any such State, which is imposed on or measured by net income, including state or local franchise or similar Taxes measured by net income, as well as any state or local franchise, capital or similar Taxes imposed in lieu of a tax imposed on or measured by net income, and any interest, penalties, additions to tax, or additional amounts in respect of the foregoing.
State Other Tax ” means any Tax imposed by any State of the United States, or by any political subdivision of any such State, other than any State Income Taxes or Employment Taxes, and any interest, penalties, additions to tax, or additional amounts in respect of the foregoing.
Straddle Period ” means any Tax Period that begins on or before and ends after the Distribution Date.
Subpart F Income ” means, collectively, (i) “subpart F income,” as defined in Section 952 of the Code and (ii) any investment in “United States property,” as defined in Section 956 of the Code; to the extent that such amount is recognized under section 951(a)(1)(A) or (B) of the Code.
Subsidiary ” means, with respect to a Person, any Entity that is controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person.
Tax ” or “ Taxes ” means any income, gross income, gross receipts, profits, capital stock, franchise, withholding, payroll, social security, workers compensation, unemployment, disability, property, ad valorem, value added, stamp, excise, severance, occupation, service, sales, use, license, lease, transfer, import, export, escheat, alternative minimum, estimated or other tax (including any fee, assessment, or other charge in the nature of or in lieu of any tax), imposed by any governmental entity or political subdivision thereof, and any interest, penalty, additions to tax, or additional amounts in respect of the foregoing.
Tax Advisor ” means a tax counsel or accountant, in each case of recognized national standing.
Tax Attribute ” means a net operating loss, net capital loss, unused investment credit, unused foreign tax credit, excess charitable contribution, general business credit, research and development credit, earnings and profits, basis, or any other Tax Item that could reduce a Tax or create a Tax Benefit.
Tax Authority ” means, with respect to any Tax, the governmental entity or political subdivision thereof that imposes such Tax, and the agency (if any) charged with the collection of such Tax for such entity or subdivision.
Tax Benefit ” means any refund, credit, or other reduction in otherwise required liability for Taxes.

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Tax Contest ” means an audit, review, examination, or any other administrative or judicial proceeding with the purpose or effect of redetermining Taxes (including any administrative or judicial review of any claim for refund).
Tax-Free Status ” means the qualification of the Contribution and the Distribution, taken together, (i) as a reorganization described in Sections 355(a) and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code, (ii) as a transaction in which the stock distributed thereby is “qualified property” for purposes of Sections 355(d), 355(e), and 361(c) of the Code, and (iii) as a transaction in which Manitowoc ParentCo, SpinCo and the shareholders of Manitowoc ParentCo recognize no income or gain for U.S. federal income tax purposes pursuant to Sections 355, 361, and 1032 of the Code; other than: (i) in the case of Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo, intercompany items or excess loss accounts taken into account pursuant to the Treasury Regulations promulgated pursuant to Section 1502 of the Code, and (ii) in the case of shareholders of Manitowoc ParentCo, cash received in lieu of fractional shares.
Tax Item ” means, with respect to any Income Tax, any item of income, gain, deduction, loss, or credit.
Tax Law ” means the law of any governmental entity or political subdivision thereof relating to any Tax.
Tax Opinion ” means the opinion of Baker & McKenzie LLP deliverable to Manitowoc ParentCo in connection with the Contribution and the Distribution.
Tax Period ” means, with respect to any Tax, the period for which the Tax is reported as provided under the Code or other applicable Tax Law.
Tax Records ” means any (i) Tax Returns, (ii) Tax Return workpapers, (iii) documentation relating to any Tax Contests, and (iv) any other books of account or records (whether or not in written, electronic, or other tangible or intangible forms and whether or not stored on electronic or any other medium) required to be maintained under the Code or other applicable Tax Laws or under any record retention agreement with any Tax Authority, in each case filed with respect to or otherwise relating to Taxes.
Tax-Related Losses ” means (i) all Taxes (including interest and penalties thereon) imposed pursuant to any settlement, Final Determination, judgment or otherwise; (ii) all accounting, legal and other professional fees, and court costs incurred in connection with such Taxes, as well as any other out-of-pocket costs incurred in connection with such Taxes; and (iii) all costs, expenses and damages associated with stockholder litigation or controversies and any amount paid by Manitowoc ParentCo (or any Manitowoc ParentCo Affiliate) or SpinCo (or any SpinCo Affiliate) in respect of the liability of shareholders, whether paid to shareholders or to the IRS or any other Tax Authority, in each case, resulting from the failure of the Contribution or the Distribution to have Tax-Free Status or from the failure of a Separation Transaction to have the tax treatment described in the Tax Opinion or Internal Reorganization Step Plan.

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Tax Return ” means any report of Taxes due, any claim for refund of Taxes paid, any information return with respect to Taxes, or any other similar report, statement, declaration, or document required to be filed under the Code or other Tax Law with respect to Taxes, including any attachments, exhibits, or other materials submitted with any of the foregoing, and including any amendments or supplements to any of the foregoing.
Transfer Pricing Adjustment ” means any proposed or actual allocation by a Tax Authority of any Tax Item between or among any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group and any member of the SpinCo Group with respect to any Tax Period ending prior to or including the Distribution Date.
Treasury Regulations ” means the regulations promulgated from time to time under the Code as in effect for the relevant Tax Period.
UK Loss Surrender Filings ” means any returns, claims or filings required to enable the surrender of losses under United Kingdom tax law from a member of the SpinCo Group (or member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group) to a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group (or a member of the SpinCo Group) including but not limited to the preparation and filing of Her Majesty’s Custom & Revenue’s Form CT600c.
Unqualified Tax Opinion ” means an unqualified “will” opinion of a Tax Advisor, which Tax Advisor is acceptable to Manitowoc ParentCo, on which Manitowoc ParentCo may rely to the effect that a transaction will not affect the Tax-Free Status. Any such opinion must assume that the Contribution and the Distribution would have qualified for Tax-Free Status if the transaction in question did not occur.
ARTICLE II
ALLOCATION OF TAX LIABILITIES

2.1.      General Rule .
(a)      Manitowoc ParentCo Liability . Manitowoc ParentCo shall be liable for, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the SpinCo Group from and against:
(i)      any liability for Taxes which are allocated to Manitowoc ParentCo under this Article II;
(ii)      any liability for German real estate transfer tax imposed with respect to the Separation Transactions;
(iii)      any liability for Tax-Related Losses that Manitowoc ParentCo is liable for under Section 6.4;
(iv)      any liability for Taxes as a result of Manitowoc ParentCo’s breach of a warranty or covenant in the Separation Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (as that term is defined in the Separation Agreement)

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(b)      SpinCo Liability . SpinCo shall be liable for, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Manitowoc ParentCo Group from and against:
(i)      any liability for Taxes which are allocated to SpinCo under this Article II;
(ii)      any liability for Tax-Related Losses that SpinCo is liable for under Section 6.4; and
(iii)      any liability for Taxes as a result of SpinCo’s breach of a warranty or covenant in the Separation Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (as that term is defined in the Separation Agreement).
2.2.      Allocation of Federal Income and Federal Other Taxes . Except as provided in Section 2.5, Federal Income Tax and Federal Other Tax shall be allocated as follows:
(a)      Allocation of Federal Income Tax and Federal Other Tax Relating to Joint Returns . With respect to any Joint Return, Manitowoc ParentCo shall be responsible for any and all Federal Income Taxes or Federal Other Taxes due with respect to or required to be reported on any such Joint Return (including any increase in such Tax as a result of a Final Determination) for all Pre-Distribution Periods.
(b)      Allocation of Federal Income Tax and Federal Other Tax Relating to Separate Returns .
(i)      Manitowoc ParentCo shall be responsible for any and all Federal Income Taxes or Federal Other Taxes due with respect to or required to be reported on any Manitowoc ParentCo Separate Return (including any increase in such Tax as a result of a Final Determination) for all Tax Periods.
(ii)      SpinCo shall be responsible for any and all Federal Income Taxes or Federal Other Taxes due with respect to or required to be reported on any SpinCo Separate Return (including any increase in such Tax as a result of a Final Determination) for all Tax Periods. For the avoidance of doubt, this shall include any liability for Taxes imposed with respect to Subpart F Income accrued by a CFC that is a member of the SpinCo Group even if the Subpart F Income accrued in a Straddle Period for that CFC.
2.3.      Allocation of State Income and State Other Taxes . Except as provided in Section 2.5, State Income Tax and State Other Tax shall be allocated as follows:
(a)      Allocation of State Income Tax and State Other Tax Relating to Joint Returns . Manitowoc ParentCo shall be responsible for any and all State Income Taxes or State Other Taxes due with respect to or required to be reported on any Joint Return (including any increase in such Tax as a result of a Final Determination) for all Pre-Distribution Periods.

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(b)      Allocation of State Income Tax and State Other Tax Relating to Separate Returns .
(i)      Manitowoc ParentCo shall be responsible for any and all State Income Taxes or State Other Taxes due with respect to or required to be reported on any Manitowoc ParentCo Separate Return (including any increase in such Tax as a result of a Final Determination) for all Tax Periods.
(ii)      SpinCo shall be responsible for any and all State Income Taxes or State Other Taxes due with respect to or required to be reported on any SpinCo Separate Return (including any increase in such Tax as a result of a Final Determination) for all Tax Periods.
2.4.      Allocation of Foreign Income and Foreign Other Taxes . Except as provided in Section 2.5, Foreign Income Tax and Foreign Other Tax shall be allocated as follows:
(a)      Allocation of Foreign Income Tax and Foreign Other Tax Relating to Joint Returns .
(i)      Allocation to SpinCo for Pre-Distribution Periods . SpinCo shall be responsible for any and all Foreign Income Taxes or Foreign Other Taxes due with respect to or required to be reported on any Joint Return (including any increase in such Tax as a result of a Final Determination) which Taxes are attributable to the SpinCo Group for all Pre-Distribution Periods, as determined pursuant to Section 2.6.
(ii)      Allocation to Manitowoc ParentCo for Pre-Distribution Periods . Manitowoc ParentCo shall be responsible for any and all Foreign Income Taxes or Foreign Other Taxes due with respect to or required to be reported on any Joint Return (including any increase in such Tax as a result of a Final Determination) other than those Foreign Income Taxes described in Section 2.4(a)(i) for all Pre-Distribution Periods.
(b)      Allocation of Foreign Income Tax and Foreign Other Tax Relating to Separate Returns .
(i)      Manitowoc ParentCo shall be responsible for any and all Foreign Income Taxes or Foreign Other Taxes due with respect to or required to be reported on any Manitowoc ParentCo Separate Return, including any Foreign Income Tax of Manitowoc ParentCo or any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group imposed by way of withholding by a member of the SpinCo Group (and including any increase in such Tax as a result of a Final Determination) for all Tax Periods.
(ii)      SpinCo shall be responsible for any and all Foreign Income Taxes or Foreign Other Taxes due with respect to or required to be reported

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on any SpinCo Separate Return, including any Foreign Income Tax of SpinCo or any member of the SpinCo Group imposed by way of withholding by a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group (and including any increase in such Tax as a result of a Final Determination) for all Tax Periods.
(iii)      Notwithstanding the fact that the Tax Returns reflecting the UK Income Tax liability of the UK members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group and the SpinCo Group are considered Separate Returns, SpinCo (or Manitowoc ParentCo) agrees to surrender losses that a UK member of the SpinCo Group (or Manitowoc ParentCo) may have to a UK member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group (or SpinCo Group) for any Pre-Distribution Periods in the event the Tax Return for that member has not yet been filed. Moreover, in the event that: (a) the UK Tax Authority audits a UK member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group for the Pre-Distribution Period and proposes an increase in the taxable income of that member; and (b) a UK SpinCo Group member has losses that it is allowed to surrender to offset that increase in the year to which that adjustment relates; then that UK member of the SpinCo Group will be obligated to cooperate with Manitowoc ParentCo to surrender those losses to the extent permitted under UK law.
2.5.      Certain Employment Taxes . Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this Agreement, including Article II, shall not apply with respect to Employment Taxes. Employment Taxes shall be allocated as provided in the Employee Matters Agreement.
2.6.      Determination of Tax Attributable to the Foodservice Business .
(a)      Foreign Income Tax . For purposes of Section 2.4(a)(i), the amount of Foreign Income Taxes attributable to the SpinCo Group shall be as determined by Manitowoc ParentCo on a pro forma SpinCo Group return prepared:
(i)      including only Tax Items of members of the SpinCo Group that were included in the relevant Joint Return;
(ii)      using all elections, accounting methods and conventions used on such Joint Return for such period; and
(iii)      applying the highest statutory marginal corporate Income Tax rate in effect for such Tax Period.
(b)      Limitation . The amount of Foreign Income Taxes attributable to the Foodservice Business for any Tax Period shall not be less than zero.
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(a)      Taxes imposed on income or gains shall be apportioned to the Pre-Distribution Period based on a hypothetical closing of the books as of the close of business on the Distribution Date; and
(b)      Taxes imposed on a periodic basis (e.g., property taxes) shall be apportioned on a per diem basis.
ARTICLE III
PREPARATION AND FILING OF TAX RETURNS

3.1.      Manitowoc ParentCo’s Responsibility . Manitowoc ParentCo has the exclusive obligation and right to prepare and file, or to cause to be prepared and filed:
(a)      All Joint Returns; and
(b)      Manitowoc ParentCo Separate Returns.
3.2.      SpinCo’s Responsibility . SpinCo shall prepare and file, or shall cause to be prepared and filed, all Tax Returns required to be filed by or with respect to members of the SpinCo Group other than those Tax Returns which Manitowoc ParentCo is required to prepare and file under Section 3.1. The Tax Returns required to be prepared and filed by SpinCo under this Section 3.2 shall include any SpinCo Separate Returns. For the avoidance of doubt, SpinCo shall have responsibility for preparing and filing the UK Loss Surrender Filings for the Pre-Distribution Period.
3.3.      Tax Reporting Practices .
(a)      Manitowoc ParentCo General Rule . Except as provided in Section 3.3(c), Manitowoc ParentCo shall prepare any Tax Return for a Pre-Distribution Period which it has the obligation and right to prepare and file, or cause to be prepared and filed, under Section 3.1, using past practices, accounting methods, elections or conventions (“Past Practices”) used with respect to the Tax Returns in question (unless there is no reasonable basis for the use of such Past Practices), and to the extent any items are not covered by Past Practices (or in the event that there is no reasonable basis for the use of such Past Practices), in accordance with reasonable Tax accounting practices selected by Manitowoc ParentCo.
(b)      SpinCo General Rule . Except as provided in Section 3.3(c), with respect to any Tax Return that SpinCo has the obligation and right to prepare and file, or cause to be prepared and filed for a Pre-Distribution Period, under Section 3.2, such Tax Return shall be prepared in accordance with Past Practices used with respect to the Tax Returns in question (unless there is no reasonable basis for the use of such Past Practices), and to the extent any items are not covered by Past Practices (or in the event that there is no reasonable basis for the use of such Past Practices), in accordance with reasonable Tax accounting practices selected by SpinCo.

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(c)      Reporting of Separation Transactions . The Tax treatment of the Separation Transactions reported on any Tax Return shall be consistent with the treatment thereof in the Tax Opinion and Internal Reorganization Step Plan, taking into account the jurisdiction in which such Tax Returns are filed, unless there is no reasonable basis for such Tax treatment. Such treatment reported on any Tax Return for which SpinCo is the Responsible Company shall be consistent with that on any Tax Return filed or to be filed by Manitowoc ParentCo or any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group or caused or to be caused to be filed by Manitowoc ParentCo, unless there is no reasonable basis for such Tax treatment. In the event that a Company shall determine that there is no reasonable basis for the Tax treatment described in either of the preceding two sentences, such Company shall notify the other Company twenty (20) Business Days prior to filing the relevant Tax Return and the Companies shall attempt in good faith to agree on the manner in which the relevant portion of the Separation Transactions shall be reported.
3.4.      Consolidated or Combined Tax Returns . SpinCo shall elect and join, and shall cause its respective Affiliates to elect and join, in filing any Joint Returns that Manitowoc ParentCo determines are required to be filed or that Manitowoc ParentCo elects to file pursuant to Section 3.1(a).
3.5.      Right to Review Tax Returns .
(a)      General . The Responsible Company with respect to any material Tax Return shall make the portion of such Tax Return and related workpapers which are relevant to the determination of the other Company’s rights or obligations under this Agreement available for review by the other Company, if requested, to the extent: (i) such Tax Return relates to Taxes for which the requesting party would reasonably be expected to be liable, (ii) such Tax Return relates to Taxes and the requesting party would reasonably be expected to be liable in whole or in part for any additional Taxes owing as a result of adjustments to the amount of such Taxes reported on such Tax Return, (iii) such Tax Return relates to Taxes for which the requesting party would reasonably be expected to have a claim for Tax Benefits under this Agreement, or (iv) the requesting party reasonably determines that it must inspect such Tax Return to confirm compliance with the terms of this Agreement. The Responsible Company shall: (i) notify the non-responsible party of the Tax Return at least fifteen (15) days before the filing date, and (ii) use reasonable efforts to have such Tax Return modified before filing, taking into account the person responsible for payment of the Tax (if any) reported on such Tax Return and whether the amount of Tax liability allocable to the requesting party with respect to such Tax Return is material. The Companies shall attempt in good faith to resolve any issues arising out of the review of such Tax Return.
(b)      Material Tax Returns . For purposes of Section 3.5(a), a Tax Return is “material” if it could reasonably be expected to reflect (i) Tax liability equal to or in excess of $500,000, (ii) a credit or credits equal to or in excess of $500,000 or

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(iii) a loss or losses equal to or in excess of $1.5 million, in each case with respect to the requesting party.
3.6.      SpinCo Carrybacks and Claims for Refund . SpinCo hereby agrees that, unless Manitowoc ParentCo consents in writing, (i) no Adjustment Request with respect to any Tax Return for a pre-Distribution Period or Straddle Period shall be filed, and (ii) any available elections to waive the right to claim in any Pre-Distribution Period with respect to any Tax Return any SpinCo Carryback arising in a Post-Distribution Period shall be made, and no affirmative election shall be made to claim any such SpinCo Carryback.
3.7.      Apportionment of Tax Attributes .
(a)      Except as provided in paragraph (b), Manitowoc ParentCo may in good faith advise SpinCo in writing of the amount, if any, of any Tax Attributes, which Manitowoc ParentCo determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, shall be allocated or apportioned to the SpinCo Group under applicable law, or may provide SpinCo relevant information for making such determination on an as-is basis, provided that this Section 3.7(a) shall not be construed as obligating Manitowoc ParentCo to undertake any such determination or provide any such information. For the avoidance of doubt, Manitowoc ParentCo makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any such determination or information. SpinCo and all members of the SpinCo Group shall prepare all Tax Returns in accordance with any such determination. SpinCo may request that Manitowoc ParentCo undertake a determination of the portion, if any, of any particular Tax Attribute to be allocated or apportioned to the SpinCo Group under applicable law; to the extent that Manitowoc ParentCo determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, not to undertake such determination, or does not otherwise advise SpinCo of its intention to undertake such determination within twenty (20) Business Days of the receipt of such request, SpinCo shall be permitted to undertake such determination at its own cost and expense and shall notify Manitowoc ParentCo of its determination, which determination shall not be binding upon Manitowoc ParentCo. In the event that Manitowoc ParentCo does determine a Tax Attribute and SpinCo disagrees with the determination, the dispute shall be addressed by Article XI with the proviso that if SpinCo disagrees with Manitowoc ParentCo’s calculation and wants to pursue its rights under Section 11.2, it must provide written notice within forty-five days of its receipt of Manitowoc ParentCo’s calculation. SpinCo agrees that if it does not exercise its rights under Article XI, it shall not subsequently dispute or take a position contrary to Manitowoc ParentCo’s allocation or apportionment of Tax Attributes. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, for the avoidance of doubt, Manitowoc ParentCo shall bear no liability to SpinCo for determinations made by Manitowoc ParentCo pursuant to this Section 3.7(a) if any such determination shall be found or asserted to be inaccurate.
(b)      Manitowoc ParentCo shall provide SpinCo with a calculation of any overall foreign loss (within the meaning of Section 904(f)(2) of the Code) or separate

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limitation loss (within the meaning of Section 904(f)(5)(E)(iii) of the Code) allocable to any member of the SpinCo Group within six (6) months following the month in which the Distribution occurs or November 30, 2016, whichever is later. SpinCo shall have thirty (30) days to review and comment on Manitowoc ParentCo’s computation. Any dispute shall be addressed by Article XI, with the proviso that if SpinCo disagrees with Manitowoc ParentCo’s calculation and wants to pursue its rights under Section 11.2, it must provide written notice within forty-five days of its receipt of Manitowoc ParentCo’s calculation.
3.8     Signing of Returns Prepared by the Other Party . In the event that a Company is legally required to sign a Tax Return but is not the Responsible Company, the Company shall nevertheless sign the Tax Return prepared by the Responsible Company unless a material position taken on such Tax Return does not have substantial authority as that term is defined under Section 6662 of the Code.
ARTICLE IV
TAX PAYMENTS

4.1.      Payment of Taxes With Respect to Certain Joint Returns . In the case of any Joint Return:
(a)      Computation and Payment of Tax Due . At least three Business Days prior to any Payment Date for any such Tax Return, the Responsible Company shall compute the amount of Tax required to be paid to the applicable Tax Authority (taking into account the requirements of Section 3.4 relating to consistent accounting practices, as applicable) with respect to such Tax Return on such Payment Date. The Responsible Company shall pay such amount to such Tax Authority on or before such Payment Date (and provide notice and proof of payment to the other Company).
(b)      Computation and Payment of Liability With Respect To Tax Due . Within twenty (20) Business Days following the earlier of (i) the due date (including extensions) for filing any such Tax Return (excluding any Tax Return with respect to payment of estimated Taxes or Taxes due with a request for extension of time to file) or (ii) the date on which such Tax Return is filed, if Manitowoc ParentCo is the Responsible Company, then SpinCo shall pay to Manitowoc ParentCo the amount allocable to the SpinCo Group under the provisions of Article II, and if SpinCo is the Responsible Company, then Manitowoc ParentCo shall pay to SpinCo the amount allocable to the Manitowoc ParentCo Group under the provisions of Article II, in each case, plus interest computed at the Applicable Interest Rate on the amount of the payment based on the number of days from the earlier of (i) the due date of the Tax Return (including extensions) or (ii) the date on which such Tax Return is filed, to the date of payment.
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additional Tax due with respect to such Return required to be paid as a result of such adjustment pursuant to a Final Determination. The Responsible Company shall compute the amount attributable to the SpinCo Group in accordance with Article II and SpinCo shall pay to Manitowoc ParentCo any amount due Manitowoc ParentCo (or Manitowoc ParentCo shall pay SpinCo any amount due SpinCo) under Article II within twenty (20) Business Days from the later of (i) the date the additional Tax was paid by the Responsible Company or (ii) the date of receipt of a written notice and demand from the Responsible Company for payment of the amount due, accompanied by evidence of payment and a statement detailing the Taxes paid and describing in reasonable detail the particulars relating thereto. Any payments required under this Section 4.1(c) shall include interest computed at the Applicable Interest Rate based on the number of days from the date the additional Tax was paid by the Responsible Company to the date of the payment under this Section 4.1(c).
4.2.      Payment of Separate Company Taxes . Each Company shall pay, or shall cause to be paid, to the applicable Tax Authority when due all Taxes owed by such Company or a member of such Company’s Group with respect to a Separate Return.
4.3.      Indemnification Payments .
(a)      If any Company (the “ Payor ”) is required under applicable Tax Law to pay to a Tax Authority a Tax that another Company (the “ Required Party ”) is liable for under this Agreement, the Required Party shall reimburse the Payor within twenty (20) Business Days of delivery by the Payor to the Required Party of an invoice for the amount due, accompanied by evidence of payment and a statement detailing the Taxes paid and describing in reasonable detail the particulars relating thereto. The reimbursement shall include interest on the Tax payment computed at the Applicable Interest Rate based on the number of days from the date of the payment to the Tax Authority to the date of reimbursement under this Section 4.3.
(b)      All indemnification payments under this Agreement shall be made by Manitowoc ParentCo directly to SpinCo and by SpinCo directly to Manitowoc ParentCo; provided, however, that if the Companies mutually agree with respect to any such indemnification payment, any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, on the one hand, may make such indemnification payment to any member of the SpinCo Group, on the other hand, and vice versa. All indemnification payments shall be treated in the manner described in Section 10.1.
ARTICLE V
TAX REFUNDS AND CORRELATIVE TAX BENEFITS AND SPINCO CARRYBACKS
5.1.      Tax Refunds . Manitowoc ParentCo shall be entitled to any refund (and any interest thereon received from the applicable Tax Authority) of Taxes for which Manitowoc ParentCo is liable hereunder, SpinCo shall be entitled (subject to the limitations provided in Section 3.6) to any refund (and any interest thereon received from the applicable Tax Authority) of Taxes for which SpinCo is liable hereunder and a Company receiving a refund to which another Company is entitled

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hereunder shall pay over such refund to such other Company within twenty (20) Business Days after such refund is received (together with interest computed at the Applicable Interest Rate based on the number of days from the date the refund was received to the date the refund was paid over).
5.2.      Correlative Tax Benefits .
(a)      If: (i) a member of the SpinCo Group realizes an increase in a Tax Attribute as a result of an adjustment pursuant to a Final Determination that increases Taxes for which a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group is liable hereunder (or reduces any Tax Attribute of a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group), or (ii) if a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group realizes an increase in a Tax Attribute as a result of an adjustment pursuant to a Final Determination that increases Taxes for which a member of the SpinCo Group is liable hereunder (or reduces any Tax Attribute of a member of the SpinCo Group); and such Tax Attribute would not have arisen but for such adjustment or reporting (determined on a “with and without” basis), SpinCo or Manitowoc ParentCo, as the case may be, shall make a payment to either Manitowoc ParentCo or SpinCo, as appropriate, within 90 days following notice of such Final Determination, in an amount equal to the estimated cash Tax Benefit resulting from the realization of the Tax Attribute, based on the forecasted realization of the increased Tax Attribute, calculated at a reasonable Federal and state tax rate and present valued at the Applicable Interest Rate. The intention of this provision is to reduce the administration associated with reporting the realization of the cash Tax Benefit described in Section 5.2(b) for an increase in a Tax Attribute resulting from a Final Determination.
(b)      If: (i) a member of the SpinCo Group actually realizes in cash any Tax Benefit as a result of an adjustment pursuant to a Final Determination that increases Taxes for which a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group is liable hereunder (or reduces any Tax Attribute of a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group), or (ii) if a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group actually realizes in cash any Tax Benefit as a result of an adjustment pursuant to a Final Determination that increases Taxes for which a member of the SpinCo Group is liable hereunder (or reduces any Tax Attribute of a member of the SpinCo Group); and such Tax Benefit would not have arisen but for such adjustment or reporting (determined on a “with and without” basis) and has not already been addressed under Section 5.2(a), SpinCo or Manitowoc ParentCo, as the case may be, shall make a payment to either Manitowoc ParentCo or SpinCo, as appropriate, within 90 days following such actual realization of the Tax Benefit, in an amount equal to such Tax Benefit actually realized in cash (including any Tax Benefit actually realized as a result of the payment), plus interest on such amount computed at the Applicable Interest Rate based on the number of days from the date of such actual realization of the Tax Benefit to the date of payment of such amount under this section.

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(c)      In no event shall one Group be required to pay an amount equal to the correlative Tax Benefit to the other Group under this Section 5.2 that exceeds the actual Tax that gave rise to the correlative Tax Benefit.
5.3.      SpinCo Carrybacks . SpinCo shall be entitled to any refund that is attributable to, and would not have arisen but for, a SpinCo Carryback permitted pursuant to Section 3.6; provided, however, SpinCo shall indemnify and hold the members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group harmless from and against any and all collateral Tax consequences resulting from or caused by any such Carryback, including (but not limited to) the loss or postponement of any benefit from the use of Tax Attributes generated by a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group or an Affiliate thereof if (i) such Tax Attributes expire unutilized, but would have been utilized but for such Carryback, or (ii) the use of such Tax Attributes is postponed to a later Tax Period than the Tax Period in which such Tax Attributes would have been utilized but for such Carryback. Any such payment of such refund made by Manitowoc ParentCo to SpinCo pursuant to this section shall be recalculated in light of any Final Determination (or any other facts that may arise or come to light after such payment is made, such as a carryback of a Manitowoc ParentCo Group Tax Attribute to a Tax Period in respect of which such refund is received) that would affect the amount to which SpinCo is entitled, and an appropriate adjusting payment shall be made by SpinCo to Manitowoc ParentCo such that the aggregate amount paid pursuant to this section equals such recalculated amount (with interest computed at the Applicable Interest Rate).
ARTICLE VI
TAX-FREE STATUS

6.1.      Restrictions on SpinCo .
(a)      Compliance with Tax Opinion and Representation Letters . SpinCo shall not take or fail to take, and shall not permit any SpinCo Affiliate to take or fail to take, any action where such action or failure to act would be inconsistent with or cause to be untrue any statement, representation, or covenant in any Representation Letters or the Tax Opinion. SpinCo shall not take or fail to take, and shall not permit any SpinCo Affiliate to take or fail to take, any action which adversely affects or could reasonably be expected to adversely affect (i) the Tax-Free Status of the Contribution and the Distribution, or (ii) the qualification of any Separation Transaction (including, but not limited to, those transactions described in the Tax Opinion or Internal Reorganization Step Plan) under U.S. federal, state, local or non-U.S. Tax Law as wholly or partially tax-free or tax-deferred.
(b)      Preservation of Active Trade or Business . From the Distribution Date until the first Business Day after the two-year anniversary of the Distribution Date, SpinCo shall (i) maintain its status as a company engaged in the Active Trade or Business for purposes of Section 355(b)(2) of the Code; (ii) not engage in any transaction that would result in it ceasing to be a company engaged in the Active Trade or Business for purposes of Section 355(b)(2) of the Code; (iii) cause each SpinCo Affiliate, whose activities are relied upon in the Tax Opinion for purposes

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of qualifying a transaction as tax-free pursuant to Section 355 of the Code or other Tax Law, to maintain its status as a company engaged in such Active Trade or Business for purposes of Section 355(b)(2) of the Code and any such other applicable Tax Law; (iv) not engage in any transaction or permit a SpinCo Affiliate to engage in any transaction that would result in them ceasing to be engaged in the relevant Active Trade or Business for purposes of Section 355(b)(2) of the Code or such other applicable Tax Law, taking into account Section 355(b)(3) of the Code for purposes of clauses (i) through (iv); (v) not dispose of or permit a SpinCo Affiliate to dispose of, directly or indirectly, any interest in a SpinCo Affiliate described in clause (iii), or permit any such SpinCo Affiliate to make or revoke any election under Treasury Regulation Section 301.7701-3, and (vi) except as provided in Section 6.1(c) or 6.1(d), not sell, transfer or dispose of any stock or assets constituting more than 25% of the gross assets of the SpinCo Group (measured as of the Distribution Date) to a Person that is not part of SpinCo’s separate affiliated group as defined in Section 355(b)(3) of the Code. The foregoing shall not prevent SpinCo from using its cash or cash equivalents to repay debt, acquire an unrelated company or make distributions to its shareholders.
(c)      Proposed Acquisition Transaction . From the Distribution Date until the first Business Day after the two-year anniversary of the Distribution Date, SpinCo shall not, and shall not permit any SpinCo Affiliate to, (i) enter into any Proposed Acquisition Transaction or, to the extent SpinCo has the right to prohibit any Proposed Acquisition Transaction, permit any Proposed Acquisition Transaction to occur (whether by (a) redeeming rights under a shareholder rights plan, (b) finding a tender offer to be a “permitted offer” under any such plan or otherwise causing any such plan to be inapplicable or neutralized with respect to any Proposed Acquisition Transaction, (c) approving any Proposed Acquisition Transaction, whether for purposes of Section 203 of the DGCL or any similar corporate statute, any “fair price” or other provision of SpinCo’s charter or bylaws, (d) amending its certificate of incorporation to declassify its Board of Directors or approving any such amendment, or otherwise), (ii) merge or consolidate with any other Person or liquidate or partially liquidate, (iii) in a single transaction or series of transactions sell or transfer (other than sales or transfers of inventory in the ordinary course of business) all or substantially all of the assets that were transferred to SpinCo pursuant to the Contribution or sell or transfer 25% or more of the gross assets of any Active Trade or Business or 25% or more of the consolidated gross assets of SpinCo and its Affiliates (the denominator of such percentages to be measured based on fair market value of SpinCo’s assets as of the Distribution Date), (iv) redeem or otherwise repurchase (directly or through a SpinCo Affiliate) any SpinCo stock, or rights to acquire stock, except to the extent such repurchases satisfy Section 4.05(1)(b) of Revenue Procedure 96-30 (as in effect prior to the amendment of such Revenue Procedure by Revenue Procedure 2003-48), (v) amend its certificate of incorporation (or other organizational documents), or take any other action, whether through a stockholder vote or otherwise, affecting the voting rights of SpinCo Capital Stock (including, without limitation, through the conversion of one class of SpinCo Capital

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Stock into another class of SpinCo Capital Stock), or (vi) take any other action or actions (including any action or transaction that would be reasonably likely to be inconsistent with any representation made in the Representation Letters or the Tax Opinion) which in the aggregate (and taking into account any other transactions described in this Section 6.1(c)) would be reasonably likely to have the effect of causing or permitting one or more Persons (whether or not acting in concert) to acquire directly or indirectly stock representing a Fifty-Percent or Greater Interest in SpinCo or otherwise jeopardize the Tax-Free Status, unless prior to taking any such action set forth in the foregoing clauses (i) through (vi), (A) SpinCo shall have requested that Manitowoc ParentCo obtain a Ruling in accordance with Section 6.3(b) and Section 6.3(d) to the effect that such transaction will not affect the Tax-Free Status and Manitowoc ParentCo shall have received such a Ruling in form and substance satisfactory to Manitowoc ParentCo in its sole and absolute discretion, or (B) SpinCo shall provide Manitowoc ParentCo with an Unqualified Tax Opinion in form and substance satisfactory to Manitowoc ParentCo in its sole and absolute discretion (and in determining whether an opinion is satisfactory, Manitowoc ParentCo may consider, among other factors, the appropriateness of any underlying assumptions and management’s representations if used as a basis for the opinion, and Manitowoc ParentCo may determine that no opinion would be acceptable to Manitowoc ParentCo), or (C) Manitowoc ParentCo shall have waived the requirement to obtain such Ruling or Unqualified Tax Opinion. Manitowoc ParentCo shall not be required to take any action related to obtaining a Ruling unless and until SpinCo has provided to Manitowoc ParentCo an opinion reasonably acceptable to Manitowoc ParentCo from a Tax Advisor to the effect that the outcome of the ruling process should be favorable. In all events, prior to obtaining either the Ruling or Unqualified Tax Opinion referred to herein, SpinCo shall consult with Manitowoc ParentCo.
(d)      Certain Acquisitions of SpinCo Capital Stock . If SpinCo proposes to enter into any Section 6.1(d) Acquisition Transaction or, to the extent SpinCo has the right to prohibit any Section 6.1(d) Acquisition Transaction, proposes to permit any Section 6.1(d) Acquisition Transaction to occur, in each case, during the period from the Effective Date until the first Business Day after the two-year anniversary of the Distribution Date, SpinCo shall provide Manitowoc ParentCo, no later than ten Business Days following the signing of any written agreement with respect to the Section 6.1(d) Acquisition Transaction, with a written description of such transaction (including the type and amount of SpinCo Capital Stock to be issued in such transaction) and a certificate of the Board of Directors of SpinCo to the effect that the Section 6.1(d) Acquisition Transaction is not a Proposed Acquisition Transaction or any other transaction to which the requirements of Section 6.1(c) apply (a “ Board Certificate ”).
(e)      SpinCo Internal Restructuring . SpinCo shall not engage in, and shall not cause or permit, any internal restructuring (including by making or revoking any election under Treasury Regulation Section 301.7701-3) involving a member of the

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SpinCo Group including any contribution, sale, or other transfer (not including sales in the ordinary course of business) of any of the assets contributed to SpinCo as described in the Separation Agreement (any such action, an “ Internal Restructuring ”), during or with respect to any Tax Period (or portion thereof) ending on or prior to the two-year anniversary of the Distribution Date unless SpinCo first consults with Manitowoc ParentCo regarding any such proposed actions reasonably in advance of taking any such proposed actions and considers in good faith any comments from Manitowoc ParentCo relating thereto.
(f)      Gain Recognition Agreements . SpinCo shall not (i) take any action (including, but not limited to, the sale or disposition of any stock, securities, or other assets), (ii) permit any member of the SpinCo Group to take any such action, (iii) fail to take any action, or (iv) permit any member of the SpinCo Group to fail to take any action, in each case that would cause Manitowoc ParentCo or any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group to recognize gain under any Gain Recognition Agreement. In addition, SpinCo shall file, and shall cause any member of the SpinCo Group to file, any Gain Recognition Agreement reasonably requested by Manitowoc ParentCo which Gain Recognition Agreement is determined by Manitowoc ParentCo to be necessary so as to (i) allow for or preserve the tax-free or tax-deferred nature, in whole or part, of any Separation Transaction, or (ii) avoid Manitowoc ParentCo or any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group recognizing gain under any Gain Recognition Agreement.
6.2.      Restrictions on Manitowoc ParentCo . Manitowoc ParentCo shall not take or fail to take, and shall not permit any Manitowoc ParentCo Affiliate to take or fail to take, any action (i) where such action or failure to act would be inconsistent with or cause to be untrue any statement, information, covenant or representation in any Representation Letters or the Tax Opinion, or (ii) which adversely affects or could reasonably be expected to adversely affect (A) the Tax-Free Status of the Contribution and the Distribution, or (B) the qualification of any Separation Transaction under U.S. federal, state, local, or non-U.S. Tax Law as tax free from so qualifying; provided, however, that this Section 6.2 shall not be construed as obligating Manitowoc ParentCo to consummate the Distribution nor shall it be construed as preventing Manitowoc ParentCo from terminating the Separation Agreement pursuant to the terms of the Separation Agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, SpinCo’s sole recourse for violations of this Section 6.2 shall be as set forth in Section 6.4(b).
6.3.      Procedures Regarding Opinions and Rulings .
(a)      Notified Actions . If SpinCo notifies Manitowoc ParentCo that it desires to take one of the actions described in clauses (i) through (vi) of Section 6.1(c) (a “ Notified Action ”), Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo shall reasonably cooperate to attempt to obtain the Ruling or Unqualified Tax Opinion referred to in Section 6.1(c), unless Manitowoc ParentCo shall have waived the requirement to obtain such Ruling or Unqualified Tax Opinion.

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(b)      Rulings or Unqualified Tax Opinions at SpinCo’s Request . Manitowoc ParentCo agrees that at the reasonable request of SpinCo pursuant to Section 6.1(c), Manitowoc ParentCo shall cooperate with SpinCo and use reasonable efforts to seek to obtain, as expeditiously as possible, a Ruling from the IRS or an Unqualified Tax Opinion for the purpose of permitting SpinCo to take the Notified Action. Further, in no event shall Manitowoc ParentCo be required to file any Ruling Request under this Section 6.3(b), and Manitowoc ParentCo shall not file any Ruling Request under this Section 6.3(b), unless SpinCo represents that (A) it has read the Ruling Request, and (B) all information and representations, if any, relating to any member of the SpinCo Group, contained in the Ruling Request documents are (subject to any qualifications therein) true, correct, and complete. Within ten Business Days after receiving an invoice from Manitowoc ParentCo therefor, SpinCo shall reimburse Manitowoc ParentCo for all reasonable costs and expenses, including expenses relating to the utilization of Manitowoc ParentCo personnel, incurred by the Manitowoc ParentCo Group in obtaining a Ruling or Unqualified Tax Opinion requested by SpinCo.
(c)      Rulings or Unqualified Tax Opinions at Manitowoc ParentCo’s Request . Manitowoc ParentCo shall have the right to obtain a Ruling or an Unqualified Tax Opinion at any time in its sole and absolute discretion. If Manitowoc ParentCo determines to obtain a Ruling or an Unqualified Tax Opinion, SpinCo shall (and shall cause each Affiliate of SpinCo to) cooperate with Manitowoc ParentCo and take any and all actions reasonably requested by Manitowoc ParentCo in connection with obtaining the Ruling or Unqualified Tax Opinion (including, without limitation, by making any representation or covenant or providing any materials or information requested by the IRS or Tax Advisor; provided that SpinCo shall not be required to make (or cause any Affiliate of SpinCo to make) any representation or covenant that is inconsistent with historical facts or as to future matters or events over which it has no control). Within ten Business Days after receiving an invoice from SpinCo therefor, Manitowoc ParentCo shall reimburse SpinCo for all reasonable costs and expenses, including expenses relating to the utilization of SpinCo personnel, incurred by the SpinCo Group in connection with such cooperation.
(d)      Ruling Process . SpinCo hereby agrees that Manitowoc ParentCo shall have sole and exclusive control over the process of obtaining any Ruling, and that only Manitowoc ParentCo shall apply for a Ruling. In connection with obtaining a Ruling pursuant to Section 6.3(b): (i) Manitowoc ParentCo shall keep SpinCo informed in a timely manner of all material actions taken or proposed to be taken by Manitowoc ParentCo in connection therewith; (ii) Manitowoc ParentCo shall (1) reasonably in advance of the submission of any Ruling Request documents provide SpinCo with a draft copy thereof, (2) reasonably consider SpinCo’s comments on such draft copy, and (3) provide SpinCo with a final copy; and (iii) Manitowoc ParentCo shall provide SpinCo with notice reasonably in advance of, and SpinCo shall have the right to attend, any formally scheduled meetings with the IRS (subject

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to the approval of the IRS) that relate to such Ruling. Neither SpinCo nor any SpinCo Affiliate directly or indirectly controlled by SpinCo shall seek any guidance from the IRS or any other Tax Authority (whether written, verbal or otherwise) at any time concerning the Contribution or the Distribution (including the impact of any transaction on the Contribution or the Distribution).
6.4.      Liability for Tax-Related Losses .
(a)      SpinCo Liability . Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or the Separation Agreement to the contrary (and in each case regardless of whether a Ruling, Unqualified Tax Opinion, or waiver described in clause (A), (B), or (C) of Section 6.1(c) may have been provided, regardless of whether Manitowoc ParentCo may have consented to an Internal Restructuring, and regardless of whether an action may be required by law), subject to Section 6.4(c), SpinCo shall be responsible for, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors and employees from and against, one hundred percent (100%) of any Tax-Related Losses that are attributable to or result from any one or more of the following: (A) the acquisition (other than pursuant to the Contribution or the Distribution) of all or a portion of SpinCo’s stock and/or its or its subsidiaries’ assets by any means whatsoever by any Person; (B) any negotiations, understandings, agreements, or arrangements by SpinCo with respect to transactions or events (including, without limitation, stock issuances, pursuant to the exercise of stock options or otherwise, option grants, capital contributions or acquisitions, or a series of such transactions or events) that cause the Distribution to be treated as part of a plan pursuant to which one or more Persons acquire directly or indirectly stock of SpinCo representing a Fifty-Percent or Greater Interest therein; (C) any action or failure to act by SpinCo after the Distribution (including, without limitation, any amendment to SpinCo’s certificate of incorporation (or other organizational documents), whether through a stockholder vote or otherwise) affecting the voting rights of SpinCo stock (including, without limitation, through the conversion of one class of SpinCo Capital Stock into another class of SpinCo Capital Stock); (D) any act or failure to act by SpinCo or any SpinCo Affiliate described in Section 6.1 (regardless whether such act or failure to act may be required by law or may be covered by a Ruling, Unqualified Tax Opinion, or waiver described in clause (A), (B) or (C) of Section 6.1(c), a Board Certificate described in Section 6.1(d), a consent described in Section 6.1(e)); or (E) any breach by SpinCo of its agreement and representation set forth in Section 6.1(a) or its representations set forth in Section 6.5.
(b)      Manitowoc ParentCo Liability . Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement or the Separation Agreement to the contrary, subject to Section 6.4(c), Manitowoc ParentCo shall be responsible for, and shall indemnify and hold harmless SpinCo and its Affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors and employees from and against, one hundred percent (100%) of any Tax-Related Losses that are attributable to, or result from any one or more of the following: (A) the

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acquisition (other than pursuant to the Contribution or the Distribution) of all or a portion of Manitowoc ParentCo’s stock and/or its assets by any means whatsoever by any Person; (B) any negotiations, agreements, or arrangements by Manitowoc ParentCo with respect to transactions or events (including, without limitation, stock issuances, pursuant to the exercise of stock options or otherwise, option grants, capital contributions or acquisitions, or a series of such transactions or events) that cause the Distribution to be treated as part of a plan pursuant to which one or more Persons acquire directly or indirectly stock of Manitowoc ParentCo representing a Fifty-Percent or Greater Interest therein; (C) any act or failure to act by Manitowoc ParentCo or a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group described in Section 6.2 or any breach by Manitowoc ParentCo of its agreement and representation set forth in Section 6.2, limited, in each case, to Tax-Related Losses arising from Taxes of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group for which a SpinCo Entity is found jointly, severally, or secondarily liable pursuant to the provisions of Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-6 (or similar provisions of state, local or foreign Tax law).
(c)      Computation of Liability .
(i)      To the extent that any Tax-Related Loss is subject to indemnity under both Section 6.4(a) and Section 6.4(b), responsibility for such Tax-Related Loss shall be shared by Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo according to relative fault.
(1)      Notwithstanding Section 6.4(b) or 6.4(c)(i), with respect to (I) any Tax-Related Loss resulting from Section 355(e) of the Code (other than as a result of an acquisition of a Fifty Percent or Greater Interest in Manitowoc ParentCo) and (II) any other Tax-Related Loss resulting (for the avoidance of doubt, in whole or in part) from an acquisition after the Distribution of any stock or assets of SpinCo (or any SpinCo Affiliate) by any means whatsoever by any Person or any action or failure to act by SpinCo affecting the voting rights of SpinCo stock, SpinCo shall be responsible for, and shall indemnify and hold harmless Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors and employees from and against, one hundred percent (100%) of such Tax-Related Losses.
(2)      Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 6.4(a) or Section 6.4(c)(i), with respect to (I) any Tax-Related Loss resulting from Section 355(e) of the Code (other than as a result of an acquisition of a Fifty Percent or Greater Interest in SpinCo) and (II) any other Tax-Related Loss resulting (for the avoidance of doubt, in whole or in part) from an acquisition after the Distribution of any stock or assets of Manitowoc ParentCo (or any Manitowoc ParentCo Affiliate) by any means whatsoever by any Person, Manitowoc ParentCo shall be responsible for, and shall indemnify and hold

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harmless SpinCo and its Affiliates and each of their respective officers, directors and employees from and against, one hundred percent (100%) of such Tax-Related Losses.
(ii)      For purposes of calculating the amount and timing of any Tax-Related Loss for which a Company is responsible under this Section 6.4, Tax-Related Losses shall be calculated by assuming that Tax is paid at the highest marginal corporate Tax rates in effect for the relevant entity in each relevant taxable year and there are no Tax Attributes available in any relevant taxable year. Each Company shall have the right to review the computation of any Tax-Related Losses prepared by the other Company.
(d)      Payment of Tax-Related Losses . SpinCo shall pay Manitowoc ParentCo the amount of any Tax-Related Losses for which SpinCo is responsible under this Section 6.4: (A) in the case of Tax-Related Losses described in clause (i) of the definition of Tax-Related Losses, no later than two Business Days prior to the date Manitowoc ParentCo files, or causes to be filed, the applicable Tax Return for the year of the Contribution or Distribution, as applicable (the “ Filing Date ”) (provided that if such Tax-Related Losses arise pursuant to a Final Determination described in clause (i), (ii) or (iii) of the definition of Final Determination, then SpinCo shall pay Manitowoc ParentCo no later than two Business Days after the later of the date of such Final Determination or the date Manitowoc ParentCo provides notice of such determination to SpinCo) , and (B) in the case of Tax-Related Losses described in clause (ii) or (iii) of the definition of Tax-Related Losses, no later than two Business Days after the later of the date Manitowoc ParentCo pays such Tax-Related Losses or the date that Manitowoc provides notice of payment to SpinCo. Manitowoc ParentCo shall pay SpinCo the amount of any Tax-Related Losses described in clause (ii) or (iii) of the definition of Tax-Related Loss for which Manitowoc ParentCo is responsible under this Section 6.4 no later than two Business Days after the later of the date that SpinCo pays such Tax-Related Losses or the date that SpinCo provides notice of payment to Manitowoc ParentCo.
(e)      Section 336(e) Election . If Manitowoc ParentCo determines, in its sole discretion, that a Section 336(e) Election shall be made with respect to the Distribution, SpinCo shall (and shall cause the relevant member of the SpinCo Group to) join with Manitowoc ParentCo or the relevant member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group in the making of such election and shall take any action reasonably requested by Manitowoc ParentCo or that is otherwise necessary to give effect to such election (including making any other related election). If a Section 336(e) Election is made with respect to the Distribution, then, in the event the Contribution and Distribution fail to have Tax-Free Status and Manitowoc ParentCo is not entitled to indemnification for the Tax-Related Losses arising from such failure, SpinCo shall pay to Manitowoc ParentCo any Tax Benefits actually realized in cash by the SpinCo Group or any member of the SpinCo Group arising from the step-up in Tax basis resulting from the Section 336(e) Election; provided, such amounts payable shall be

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reduced by all reasonable costs incurred by SpinCo to amend any Tax Returns or other governmental filings related to such Section 336(e) Election.
6.5.      Representations .
(a)      Each of Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo hereby represents and warrants that: (A) it has reviewed the Representation Letters, and (B) subject to any qualifications therein, all information, representations and covenants contained in such Representation Letters that relate to such Company or any member of its Group are true, correct and complete.
(b)      SpinCo hereby represents and warrants as of the date of this Agreement and at the Distribution Date that it has no plan or intention of taking any action, or failing to take any action (or causing or permitting any member of its Group to take or fail to take any action), in each case, from and after the Distribution Date that could reasonably be expected to cause any representation or factual statement made in this Agreement, the Separation Agreement, the Representation Letters or any of the Ancillary Agreements to be untrue.
(c)      SpinCo hereby represents and warrants that, during the two-year period ending on the Distribution Date, there was no “agreement, understanding or arrangement, substantial negotiations or discussions” (as such terms are defined in Treasury Regulations Section 1.355-7(h)) by any one or more officers or directors of any member of the SpinCo Group or by any other person or persons with the implicit or explicit permission of one or more of such officers or directors regarding an acquisition of all or a significant portion of the SpinCo Capital Stock (or any predecessor), provided however, that no representation is made regarding any such “agreement, understanding, arrangement, substantial negotiations or discussions” (as such terms are defined in Treasury Regulations Section 1.355-7(h)) by any one or more officers, directors, or controlling shareholders of any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group (or another person with the implicit or explicit permission of one or more of such persons).
ARTICLE VII
ASSISTANCE AND COOPERATION
7.1.      Assistance and Cooperation .
(a)      The Companies shall cooperate (and cause their respective Affiliates to cooperate) with each other and with each other’s agents, including accounting firms and legal counsel, in connection with Tax matters relating to the Companies and their Affiliates including (i) preparation and filing of Tax Returns, (ii) determining the liability for and amount of any Taxes due (including estimated Taxes) or the right to and amount of any refund of Taxes, (iii) examinations of Tax Returns, and (iv) any administrative or judicial proceeding in respect of Taxes assessed or proposed to be assessed. Such cooperation shall include making all information and

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documents in their possession relating to the other Company and its Affiliates available to such other Company as provided in Article VIII. Each of the Companies shall also make available to the other, as reasonably requested and available, personnel (including officers, directors, employees and agents of the Companies or their respective Affiliates) responsible for preparing, maintaining, and interpreting information and documents relevant to Taxes, and personnel reasonably required as witnesses or for purposes of providing information or documents in connection with any administrative or judicial proceedings relating to Taxes. In the event that a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, on the one hand, or a member of the SpinCo Group, on the other hand, suffers a Tax detriment as a result of a Transfer Pricing Adjustment, the Companies shall cooperate pursuant to this Article VII to seek any competent authority relief that may be available with respect to such Transfer Pricing Adjustment. SpinCo shall cooperate with Manitowoc ParentCo and take any and all actions reasonably requested by Manitowoc ParentCo in connection with obtaining the Tax Opinion (including, without limitation, by making any new representation or covenant, confirming any previously made representation or covenant or providing any materials or information requested by any Tax Advisor; provided that SpinCo shall not be required to make or confirm any representation or covenant that is inconsistent with historical facts or as to future matters or events over which it has no control).
(b)      Any information or documents provided under this Article VII shall be kept confidential by the Company receiving the information or documents, except as may otherwise be necessary in connection with the filing of Tax Returns or in connection with any administrative or judicial proceedings relating to Taxes. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement or any other agreement, (i) neither Manitowoc ParentCo nor any Manitowoc ParentCo Affiliate shall be required to provide SpinCo or any SpinCo Affiliate or any other Person access to or copies of any information, documents, or procedures (including the proceedings of any Tax Contest) other than information, documents, or procedures that relate to SpinCo, or the business or assets of SpinCo or any SpinCo Affiliate, and (ii) in no event shall Manitowoc ParentCo or any Manitowoc ParentCo Affiliate be required to provide SpinCo, any SpinCo Affiliate, or any other Person access to or copies of any information or documents if such action could reasonably be expected to result in the waiver of any Privilege. In this regard, the parties shall, where appropriate, discuss entering into a joint defense or common interest agreement to preserve privilege in the event of an exchange of otherwise privileged information. In addition, in the event that Manitowoc ParentCo determines that the provision of any information or documents to SpinCo or any SpinCo Affiliate could be commercially detrimental, violate any law or agreement, or waive any Privilege, the parties shall use reasonable best efforts to permit compliance with its obligations under this Article VII in a manner that avoids any such harm or consequence.
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cooperation made by Manitowoc ParentCo or SpinCo pursuant to Section 7.1 or this Section 7.2. SpinCo and Manitowoc ParentCo acknowledge that failure to conform to the reasonable deadlines set by Manitowoc ParentCo or SpinCo could cause irreparable harm. Each Company shall provide to the other Company information and documents relating to its Group required by the other Company to prepare Tax Returns, including, but not limited to, any pro forma returns required by the Responsible Company for purposes of preparing such Tax Returns. Any information or documents the Responsible Company requires to prepare such Tax Returns shall be provided in such form as the Responsible Company reasonably requests and at or prior to the time reasonably specified by the Responsible Company so as to enable the Responsible Company to file such Tax Returns on a timely basis.
7.3.      Reliance by Manitowoc ParentCo . If any member of the SpinCo Group supplies information to a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group in connection with a Tax liability and an officer of a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group signs a statement or other document under penalties of perjury in reliance upon the accuracy of such information, then upon the written request of such member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group identifying the information being so relied upon, the chief financial officer of SpinCo (or any officer of SpinCo as designated by the chief financial officer of SpinCo) shall certify in writing that to his or her knowledge (based upon consultation with appropriate employees) the information so supplied is accurate and complete.
7.4.      Reliance by SpinCo . If any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group supplies information to a member of the SpinCo Group in connection with a Tax liability and an officer of a member of the SpinCo Group signs a statement or other document under penalties of perjury in reliance upon the accuracy of such information, then upon the written request of such member of the SpinCo Group identifying the information being so relied upon, the chief financial officer of Manitowoc ParentCo (or any officer of Manitowoc ParentCo as designated by the chief financial officer of Manitowoc ParentCo) shall certify in writing that to his or her knowledge (based upon consultation with appropriate employees) the information so supplied is accurate and complete.
ARTICLE VIII
TAX RECORDS
8.1.      Retention of Tax Records . Each Company shall preserve and keep all Tax Records exclusively relating to the assets and activities of its Group for Pre-Distribution Periods, and Manitowoc ParentCo shall preserve and keep all other Tax Records relating to Taxes of the Groups for Pre-Distribution Tax Periods, for so long as the contents thereof may become material in the administration of any matter under the Code or other applicable Tax Law, but in any event until the later of (i) the expiration of any applicable statutes of limitations, or (ii) seven years after the Distribution Date (such later date, the “ Retention Date ”). After the Retention Date, each Company may dispose of such Tax Records upon 60 Business Days’ prior written notice to the other Company. If, prior to the Retention Date, (a) a Company reasonably determines that any Tax Records which it would otherwise be required to preserve and keep under this Article VIII are no longer material in the administration of any matter under the Code or other applicable Tax Law and the other Company agrees, then such first Company may dispose of such Tax Records upon 60 Business Days’ prior notice to the other Company. Any notice of an intent to dispose given pursuant to this

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Section 8.1 shall include a list of the Tax Records to be disposed of describing in reasonable detail each file, book, or other record accumulation being disposed. The notified Company shall have the opportunity, at its cost and expense, to copy or remove, within such 60 Business Day period, all or any part of such Tax Records. If, at any time prior to the Retention Date, SpinCo determines to decommission or otherwise discontinue any computer program or information technology system used to access or store any Tax Records, then SpinCo may decommission or discontinue such program or system upon 90 days’ prior notice to Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc ParentCo shall have the opportunity, at its cost and expense, to copy, within such 90-day period, all or any part of the underlying data relating to the Tax Records accessed by or stored on such program or system.
8.2.      Access to Tax Records . The Companies and their respective Affiliates shall make available to each other for inspection and copying during normal business hours upon reasonable notice all Tax Records (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any pertinent underlying data accessed or stored on any computer program or information technology system) in their possession and shall permit the other Company and its Affiliates, authorized agents and representatives and any representative of a Taxing Authority or other Tax auditor direct access, at the cost and expense of such other Company, during normal business hours upon reasonable notice to any computer program or information technology system used to access or store any Tax Records, in each case to the extent reasonably required by the other Company in connection with the preparation of Tax Returns or financial accounting statements, audits, litigation, or the resolution of items under this Agreement.
8.3.      Preservation of Privilege . No member of the SpinCo Group shall provide access to, copies of, or otherwise disclose to any Person any documentation relating to Taxes existing prior to the Distribution Date to which Privilege may reasonably be asserted without the prior written consent of Manitowoc ParentCo, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld.
ARTICLE IX
TAX CONTESTS
9.1.      Notice . Each of the Companies shall provide prompt notice to the other Company of any written communication from a Tax Authority regarding any pending Tax audit, assessment or proceeding, or other material Tax Contest of which it becomes aware related to Taxes for Tax Periods for which it is indemnified by the other Company hereunder or for which it may be required to indemnify the other Company hereunder. Such notice shall attach copies of the pertinent portion of any written communication from a Tax Authority and contain factual information (to the extent known) describing any asserted Tax liability in reasonable detail and shall be accompanied by copies of any notice and other documents received from any Tax Authority in respect of any such matters. If an indemnified party has knowledge of an asserted Tax liability with respect to a matter for which it is to be indemnified hereunder and such party fails to give the indemnifying party prompt notice of such asserted Tax liability and the indemnifying party is entitled under this Agreement to contest the asserted Tax liability, then (i) if the indemnifying party is precluded from contesting the asserted Tax liability in any forum as a result of the failure to give prompt notice, the indemnifying party shall have no obligation to indemnify the indemnified party

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for any Taxes arising out of such asserted Tax liability, and (ii) if the indemnifying party is not precluded from contesting the asserted Tax liability in any forum, but such failure to give prompt notice results in a material monetary detriment to the indemnifying party, then any amount which the indemnifying party is otherwise required to pay the indemnified party pursuant to this Agreement shall be reduced by the amount of such detriment. For purposes of the foregoing, a Tax Contest shall be considered “material” if it could reasonably be expected to result in: (i) a liability equal to or in excess of $500,000; (ii) a loss of credit or credits equal to or in excess of $500,000; or (iii) a loss or losses equal to or in excess of $1.5 million.
9.2.      Control of Tax Contests .
(a)      Separate Returns . In the case of any Tax Contest with respect to any Separate Return, the Company having liability for the Tax pursuant to Article II shall have exclusive control over the Tax Contest, including exclusive authority with respect to any settlement of such Tax liability, subject to Section 9.2(c) and Section 9.2(d).
(b)      Joint Return . In the case of any Tax Contest with respect to any Joint Return, Manitowoc ParentCo shall have exclusive control over the Tax Contest, including exclusive authority with respect to any settlement of such Tax liability, subject to Section 9.2(c) and Section 9.2(d).
(c)      Settlement Rights . The Controlling Party shall have the sole right to contest, litigate, compromise and settle any Tax Contest without obtaining the prior consent of the Non-Controlling Party. Unless waived by the parties in writing, in connection with any potential adjustment in a Tax Contest as a result of which adjustment the Non-Controlling Party may reasonably be expected to become liable to make any indemnification payment to the Controlling Party under this Agreement: (i) the Controlling Party shall keep the Non-Controlling Party informed in a timely manner of all actions taken or proposed to be taken by the Controlling Party with respect to such potential adjustment in such Tax Contest; (ii) the Controlling Party shall timely provide the Non-Controlling Party copies of any written materials relating to such potential adjustment in such Tax Contest received from any Tax Authority; (iii) the Controlling Party shall timely provide the Non-Controlling Party with copies of any correspondence or filings submitted to any Tax Authority or judicial authority in connection with such potential adjustment in such Tax Contest; (iv) the Controlling Party shall consult with the Non-Controlling Party and offer the Non-Controlling Party a reasonable opportunity to comment before submitting any written materials prepared or furnished in connection with such potential adjustment in such Tax Contest; and (v) the Controlling Party shall defend such Tax Contest diligently and in good faith. The failure of the Controlling Party to take any action specified in the preceding sentence with respect to the Non-Controlling Party shall not relieve the Non-Controlling Party of any liability and/or obligation which it may have to the Controlling Party under this Agreement except to the extent that the Non-Controlling Party was actually harmed by such failure, and in no event shall such

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failure relieve the Non-Controlling Party from any other liability or obligation which it may have to the Controlling Party. In the case of any Tax Contest described in Section 9.2(a) or Section 9.2(b), “ Controlling Party ” means the Company entitled to control the Tax Contest under such Section and “ Non-Controlling Party ” means the other Company.
(d)      Tax Contest Participation . Unless waived by the parties in writing, the Controlling Party shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with written notice reasonably in advance of, and the Non-Controlling Party shall have the right to attend, any formally scheduled meetings with Tax Authorities or hearings or proceedings before any judicial authorities in connection with any potential adjustment in a Tax Contest pursuant to which the Non-Controlling Party may reasonably be expected to become liable to make any indemnification payment to the Controlling Party under this Agreement. The failure of the Controlling Party to provide any notice specified in this Section 9.2(d) to the Non-Controlling Party shall not relieve the Non-Controlling Party of any obligation which it may have to the Controlling Party under this Agreement except to the extent that the Non-Controlling Party was actually harmed by such failure, and in no event shall such failure relieve the Non-Controlling Party from any other liability or obligation which it may have to the Controlling Party.
(e)      Consultation in the Absence of Indemnification Obligation . In the event that one Group has responsibility for a Tax Contest that could reasonably be expected to have a correlative tax liability of $1 million or more to the other Group, the Group having responsibility for that Tax Contest shall consult with the other Group with respect to the resolution of that Tax Contest even if the other Group may not be obligated to indemnify the Group having control over the Tax Contest. In no event, however, shall the Group having responsibility for handling the Tax Contest be required to accept recommendations from the other Group with respect to the resolution of the Tax Contest.
(f)      Power of Attorney . Each member of the SpinCo Group shall execute and deliver to Manitowoc ParentCo (or such member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group as Manitowoc ParentCo shall designate) any power of attorney or other similar document reasonably requested by Manitowoc ParentCo (or such designee) in connection with any Tax Contest (as to which Manitowoc ParentCo is the Controlling Party) described in this Article IX. Each member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group shall execute and deliver to SpinCo (or such member of the SpinCo Group as SpinCo shall designate) any power of attorney or other similar document requested by SpinCo (or such designee) in connection with any Tax Contest (as to which SpinCo is the Controlling Party) described in this Article IX.
ARTICLE X
TAX TREATMENT OF INDEMNITY PAYMENTS

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10.1.      Tax Characterization of Indemnity Payments . In the absence of any change in Tax treatment under the Code or except as otherwise required by other applicable Tax Law, any indemnity payments made by a Company under this Agreement, the Separation Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements shall be reported for Tax purposes by the Payor and the recipient as distributions or capital contributions, as appropriate, occurring immediately before the Distribution (but only to the extent the payment does not relate to a Tax allocated to the Payor in accordance with Section 1552 of the Code or the Treasury Regulations thereunder or Treasury Regulation Section 1.1502-33(d) (or under corresponding principles of other applicable Tax Laws)) or as payments of an assumed or retained liability.
10.2.      Gross Up . If notwithstanding the manner in which payments described in Section 10.1 were reported, there is an adjustment to the Tax liability of a Company as a result of its receipt of a payment pursuant to this Agreement or the Separation Agreement or the Ancillary Agreements, such payment shall be appropriately adjusted so that the amount of such payment, reduced by the amount of all Income Taxes payable with respect to the receipt thereof (but taking into account all correlative Tax Benefits resulting from the payment of such Income Taxes), shall equal the amount of the payment which the Company receiving such payment would otherwise be entitled to receive.
10.3.      Interest Under This Agreement . Anything herein to the contrary notwithstanding, to the extent one Company (“ Indemnitor ”) makes a payment of interest to another Company (“ Indemnitee ”) under this Agreement with respect to the period from the date that the Indemnitee made a payment of Tax to a Tax Authority to the date that the Indemnitor reimbursed the Indemnitee for such Tax payment, the interest payment shall be treated as interest expense to the Indemnitor (deductible to the extent provided by law) and as interest income by the Indemnitee (includible in income to the extent provided by law). The amount of the payment shall not be adjusted to take into account any associated Tax Benefit to the Indemnitor or increase in Tax to the Indemnitee.
ARTICLE XI
DISAGREEMENTS
11.1.      Discussion . The Companies mutually desire that friendly collaboration will continue between them. Accordingly, they will try, and they will cause their respective Group members to try, to resolve in an amicable manner all disagreements and misunderstandings connected with their respective rights and obligations under this Agreement, including any amendments hereto. In furtherance thereof, in the event of any dispute between any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group and any member of the SpinCo Group as to the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement or the performance of obligations hereunder, the Tax departments of the Companies shall negotiate in good faith to attempt to resolve the dispute.
11.2.      Escalation . Either Company may, at any time, terminate any negotiations between the Tax departments of the Companies and may make a written request to refer the matter to the Dispute Resolution Committee (as defined in the Separation Agreement) pursuant to Section 7.3 of the Separation Agreement. In that event, the provisions of Section 7.3 of the Separation Agreement shall govern the process for resolving the dispute.

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ARTICLE XII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
12.1.      Effectiveness . This Agreement is effective as of the Effective Date. The representations, warranties, covenants, and agreements set forth in this Agreement shall be unconditional and absolute and shall remain in effect without limitation as to time.
12.2.      Notices . Any notice, consent, request, authorization, or approval permitted or required under this Agreement shall make specific reference to the fact that the notice is pursuant to this Agreement, shall be in writing, shall be delivered in person, by facsimile transmission (fax), by email, by overnight air courier, or by registered or certified mail, and shall be directed to the parties at the addresses described below in this Section (or at such other address as shall be given in writing by a party hereto). Any such notice shall be deemed to have been duly given and to have become effective (i) in the case of personal delivery, when delivered, (ii) in the case of facsimile, when received by the recipient in legible form and the sender has received an electronic confirmation of receipt of the transmission (provided, however, that such transmission and confirmation are received by 5:00 p.m., local time, on a Business Day; otherwise, such transmission shall be deemed to have been received on the next Business Day), (iii) in the case of email, upon the sender’s receipt of written confirmation of receipt from the recipient of such electronic mail (which, for purposes of this Section, shall not include an automated response), (iv) in the case of delivery by overnight courier, upon the date of delivery indicated in the records of such courier, and (v) three (3) Business Days after having been deposited in the mails as certified or registered matter, all fees prepaid.
Any notice to Manitowoc ParentCo shall be sent to it at:
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
2400 South 44th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54221
Attention: Vice-President Taxes
Facsimile: (920) 652 - 9777
Any notice to SpinCo shall be sent to it at:
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
2227 Welbilt Blvd.
        New Port Richey, FL 34655
Attention: Vice-President, Tax
Facsimile: 920-652-9779

12.3.      Authority . Each of the parties represents to the other that (a) it has the corporate or other requisite power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement, (b) the execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action, (c) it has duly and validly executed and delivered this Agreement, and (d) this Agreement is a legal, valid, and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and general equity principles.

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12.4.      Choice of Law and Severability . This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted, and enforced in accordance with the internal laws and decisions of the State of Wisconsin. If any provision of this Agreement shall be contrary to the laws of the State of Wisconsin or any other applicable law, at the present time or in the future, such provision shall be deemed null and void, but this shall not affect the legality of the remaining provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement shall be deemed to be modified and amended so as to be in compliance with applicable law, and this Agreement shall then be construed in such a way as will best serve the intention of the parties at the time of the execution of this Agreement.
12.5.      Captions, Gender, References, and Number . The captions in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience and in no way affect the terms or intent of any provision of this Agreement. The words such as “herein”, “hereinafter”, “hereof”, and “hereunder” refer to this Agreement as a whole and not merely to a subdivision in which such words appear. The singular shall include the plural, and the masculine gender shall include the feminine and neuter, and vice versa, unless the context otherwise requires. The terms “including” and “include” shall mean “including without limitation” and “include without limitation”, respectively. Unless the context otherwise clearly requires: (i) any references herein to Articles, Sections, or Exhibits mean the Articles and Sections of, and the Exhibits attached to, this Agreement; (ii) any references to an agreement, instrument, or other document means such agreement, instrument, or other document as amended, supplemented, and modified from time to time to the extent permitted by the provisions thereof and by this Agreement; (iii) any references to a statute means such statute as amended from time to time, and includes any successor legislation thereto; and (iv) any reference to a Person includes a reference to any predecessor or successor. The Exhibits referred to herein shall be construed with and as an integral part of this Agreement to the same extent as if they were set forth verbatim herein. This Agreement shall be construed without regard to any presumption or rule requiring construction or interpretation against the party drafting an instrument or causing any instrument to be drafted.
12.6.      Counterparts . The parties may execute this Agreement in multiple counterparts, each of which constitutes an original as against the party that signed it, and all of which together constitute one agreement. This Agreement is effective upon delivery of one executed counterpart from each party hereto to the other party. The signatures of the parties need not appear on the same counterpart. The delivery of signed counterparts by facsimile or email transmission that includes a copy of the sending party’s signature is as effective as signing and delivering the counterpart in person.
12.7.      Binding Effect . This Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to give any person other than the parties to this Agreement any legal or equitable right, remedy, or claim under or with respect to provisions of this Agreement.
12.8.      Entire Agreement . This Agreement, the Separation Agreement, and the Employee Matters Agreement contain the entire agreement between the Companies with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all other agreements, whether or not written, in respect of any Tax between or among any member or members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, on the

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one hand, and any member or members of the SpinCo Group, on the other hand. All such other agreements shall be of no further effect between the Companies and any rights or obligations existing thereunder shall be fully and finally settled, calculated as of the Effective Date. In the event of any inconsistency between this Agreement and the Separation Agreement, or any other agreements relating to the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement, with respect to Taxes, the provisions of this Agreement shall control.
12.9.      Further Assurances . The Companies shall execute and deliver such further instruments and do such further acts and things as may be required to carry out the intent and purposes of this Agreement.
12.10.      Waiver . No failure on the part of any party hereto to object to or complain of any breach or default by another party under this Agreement or to take any other action with respect thereto, irrespective of how long such failure may continue, shall constitute or be deemed a waiver of that or of any other breach or default. No waiver by any party hereto of any breach or default on the part of another party hereto shall be effective unless set forth in writing and executed by the waiving party, and any such waiver shall operate only as a waiver of the particular breach or default specified in such written waiver, and shall not be effective as a waiver of any other subsequent breach or default on the part of another party hereto.
12.11.      Expenses . Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, each party and its Affiliates shall bear their own expenses incurred in connection with preparation of Tax Returns, Tax Contests, and other matters related to Taxes under the provisions of this Agreement.
12.12.      Late Payments . Any amount owed by one party to another party under this Agreement which is not paid when due shall bear interest at the Applicable Interest Rate, compounded semiannually, from the due date of the payment to the date paid. To the extent interest required to be paid under this Section 12.12 duplicates interest required to be paid under any other provision of this Agreement, interest shall be computed at the higher of the interest rate provided under this Section 12.12 or the interest rate provided under such other provision.
12.13.      No Double Recovery . No provision of this Agreement shall be construed to provide an indemnity or other recovery for any costs, damages, or other amounts for which the damaged party has been fully compensated under any other provision of this Agreement or under any other agreement or action at law or equity. Unless expressly required in this Agreement, a party hereto shall not be required to exhaust all remedies available under other agreements or at law or equity before recovering under the remedies provided in this Agreement.
12.14.      Amendment . This Agreement may not be amended except by the written agreement of all the parties to this Agreement.
12.15.      Specific Performance . The parties acknowledge that irreparable damage would occur in the event that any of the provisions of this Agreement, including Section 6.1, were not performed in accordance with its specific terms or were otherwise breached. The parties shall be entitled to an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of the provisions of this Agreement, including Section 6.1, and to enforce specifically the terms and provisions hereof in any court having

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jurisdiction, such remedy being in addition to any other remedy to which they may be entitled at law or in equity.
12.16.      Jurisdiction . If any dispute arises out of or in connection with this Agreement, except as expressly contemplated by another provision of this Agreement, the parties irrevocably (and the parties shall cause each other member of their respective Group to irrevocably) (i) consent and submit to the co-exclusive jurisdiction of federal and state courts located in the State of Wisconsin and in the State of Florida, (ii) waive any objection to that choice of forum in Wisconsin or in Florida based on venue or to the effect that the forum is not convenient, and (iii) WAIVE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL OR ADJUDICATION BY JURY.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement on the Effective Date.

The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
By:                             
Name:                         
Title:                         
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
By:                             
Name:                         
Title:                         





TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT
THIS TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is effective as of [●], 2016 (the “ Effective Date ”) between The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“ Manitowoc ParentCo ”), and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Manitowoc Foodservice ”).
WHEREAS, Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice are party to that certain Master Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of [●], 2016 (the “ Separation Agreement ”), pursuant to which the parties agreed to separate the business of Manitowoc Foodservice and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Group ”) from Manitowoc ParentCo; and
WHEREAS, after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement, Manitowoc Foodservice wishes to engage Manitowoc ParentCo to perform, and Manitowoc ParentCo wishes to perform or cause to be performed, on a transitional basis for the benefit of the Manitowoc Foodservices Group the services described in the attached Exhibit A , as it may be amended from time to time by the mutual written agreement of the Parties (the “ ParentCo Service Exhibit ”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, after the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement, Manitowoc ParentCo wishes to engage Manitowoc Foodservice to perform, and Manitowoc Foodservice wishes to perform or cause to be performed, on a transitional basis for the benefit of Manitowoc ParentCo and its Subsidiaries (collectively, the “ Manitowoc ParentCo Group ”) the services described in the attached Exhibit B , as it may be amended from time to time by the mutual written agreement of the Parties (the “ Foodservice Service Exhibit ”), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the mutual covenants set forth below and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
CERTAIN DEFINITIONS

Section 1.1      Capitalized Terms . As used in this Agreement:
(a)      Affiliate ” of any specified Person means any other Person directly or indirectly “controlling,” “controlled by,” or “under common control with” (within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended), such specified Person; provided, however, that for purposes of this Agreement, the determination of whether a Person is an Affiliate of another Person will be made assuming that no member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group is an Affiliate of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group.
(b)      Confidential Information ” means all information relating generally or specifically to the business of a Party or any of its Affiliates that is supplied to or obtained by the other Party or any of its Affiliates pursuant to or as a result of this Agreement and that is not generally known in the trade or industry. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Confidential Information” shall not mean or include information of a Party or any of its Affiliates that (i) is





or becomes generally available to the public other than as a result of a disclosure by the other Party or any of its Affiliates in violation of this Agreement, (ii) was known to the other Party or any of its Affiliates on a nonconfidential basis prior to its disclosure by such disclosing party, provided that the source of such information was not, to the receiving party’s knowledge, bound by any confidentiality agreement with or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to such disclosing party, (iii) becomes available to the other Party or any of its Affiliates on a nonconfidential basis from a person other than the disclosing party who is not, to the receiving party’s knowledge, bound by any confidentiality agreement with or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality to the disclosing party or (iv) is independently developed by the receiving party without reference to any Confidential Information of the disclosing party.
(c)      Labor Cost ” for any period shall mean an amount equal to the costs paid or expenses accrued by Provider and any other Rendering Party during such period for the employment of those of their respective employees who perform (or terminate the performance of) the Services pursuant to this Agreement, as pro rated for the hours spent by such employees performing (or terminating the performance of) the Services. Such costs and expenses include (without limitation): (i) salaries, wages, bonuses and incentive, vacation, holiday and self-funded sick pay; (ii) social security taxes, Medicare taxes and other payroll taxes; (iii) premiums on behalf of such employees for coverage by any long-term disability insurance, insured short-term disability benefit, group term life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, business travel accident insurance, and insured group health, dental or vision plans; (iv) other employee welfare benefits, fringe benefits and perquisites, including benefits under any employee welfare benefit plan, supplemental unemployment compensation plan benefits, expatriate compensation program costs and benefits and any other fringe benefit arrangements that do not constitute an employee benefit plan; (v) employer contributions to any tax-qualified defined contribution plan on behalf of such employees (other than employee pretax deferral amounts included in subclause (i) above as wages) and a proportionate share of employer paid administration costs; (vi) employer provided benefits under any tax-qualified defined benefit pension plan and a proportionate share of employer paid administration costs; (vii) employer provided self-funded group health, dental and vision benefits; (viii) employer costs for administration of any benefit plan, program or arrangement provided to or for the benefit of such employees; and (ix) any other government charges relating to the employment of such employees, including workers’ compensation claims. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Labor Cost” shall not include costs paid or expenses accrued with respect to any part of the costs or expenses described above that are attributable to a change in the terms of employment or employee benefit plans or practices applicable to any such employee from those in effect on the Effective Date, other than changes that are consistent with changes applied to other employees in the same or similar positions and/or changes required under any existing or future collective bargaining agreement.
(d)      Law ” shall mean any supranational, national, provincial, state, local or foreign statute, law (including common law), ordinance, rule or regulation
(e)      Parties ” means Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice.

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(f)      Person ” means an individual and a corporation, a partnership, a limited liability company, an association, a trust and any other entity or organization, including a governmental entity or any department, agency or political subdivision thereof.
(g)      Provider ” means (i) Manitowoc ParentCo with respect to the services described in the ParentCo Service Exhibit and (ii) Manitowoc Foodservice with respect to the services described in the Foodservice Service Exhibit.
(h)      Recipient ” means (i) the Manitowoc ParentCo Group with respect to the services described in the Foodservice Service Exhibit and (ii) the Manitowoc Foodservice Group with respect to the services described in the ParentCo Service Exhibit.
(i)      Receiving Party ” means the entity within Recipient for which the applicable Service is performed.
(j)      Rendering Party ” means the entity that performs the applicable Service.
(k)      Service Exhibit ” means (i) the Foodservice Service Exhibit in those circumstances in which Manitowoc Foodservice is responsible for performing services for the benefit of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group under this Agreement and (ii) the ParentCo Service Exhibit in those circumstances in which Manitowoc ParentCo is responsible for performing services for the benefit of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group under this Agreement.
(l)      Services ” means (i) the services described on the ParentCo Service Exhibit in those circumstances in which Manitowoc ParentCo is responsible for performing services for the benefit of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group under this Agreement and (ii) the services described on the Foodservice Service Exhibit in those circumstances in which Manitowoc Foodservice is responsible for performing services for the benefit of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group under this Agreement.
(m)      Subsidiary ” means, with respect to a Person, any entity that is controlled, directly or indirectly, by such Person.
(n)      Taxes ” means supranational, national, state, provincial, municipal, local or foreign taxes, charges, fees, levies, or other assessments imposed by any governmental entity, including any interest and penalties (civil or criminal) on or additions to any such taxes, whether disputed or not.
(o)      Third Party ” means any Person other than the Parties or any of their Affiliates.
Section 1.2      Other . Where any group or category of items or matters is defined collectively in the plural number, any item or matter within such definition may be referred to using such defined term in the singular number, and vice versa. Any reference in this Agreement to the masculine, feminine or neuter gender includes the other genders where appropriate.

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ARTICLE 2
TRANSITION SERVICES

Section 2.1      Services . Provider shall provide, or shall cause one or more of its Subsidiaries to provide, Recipient with the services described in the Service Exhibit for the periods set forth therein (collectively, the “ Services ”). Recipient shall receive the Services only for the benefit of its business and not for the benefit of any other Person.
Section 2.2      Additional Services . If, during the period commencing on the Effective Date and ending on that date that is 180 days after the Effective Date, Recipient (a) identifies a service that Provider provided to Recipient during the 12-month period immediately preceding the Effective Date that Recipient reasonably needs in order for its business to continue to operate in substantially the same manner in which its business operated prior to the Effective Date but such service is not listed on the Service Exhibit (other than because the Parties agreed in writing that such service shall not be provided) and (b) submits a written request describing such service to Provider’s Service Manager, then Provider shall consider in good faith the request to provide such additional service (the “ Additional Service ”). If the Parties agree on the Additional Service, then the Parties shall execute and deliver an amendment to the Service Exhibit to evidence the terms of the Additional Service and the associated Fees therefor and thereafter the Additional Service shall constitute a Service provided pursuant to this Agreement.
Section 2.3      Service Changes .
(a)      Subject to Section 2.3(b) , Provider or any other Rendering Party may supplement, modify, substitute or otherwise alter the Services from time to time in a manner consistent with supplements, modifications, substitutions or alterations made with respect to similar services provided or otherwise made available by Provider or such Rendering Party to itself, its Affiliates or Third Parties; provided, however, that no change in the provision of Services that materially adversely affects the quality, timeliness or availability of the Services or materially increases the cost of using the Services shall be made without the prior written consent of Recipient (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed).
(b)      Notwithstanding Section 2.3(a) and except as set forth on the Service Exhibit, if Provider is required to (i) increase staffing, (ii) acquire, lease or license additional facilities, equipment or software, (iii) engage in significant capital expenditures or (iv) apply for or obtain any approval, consent or waiver from Third Parties (other than renewals of any preexisting permits, licenses or authorizations) (collectively, the “ Service Changes ”) in order to accommodate an increase in the use of any Service beyond the level of use of such Service by Recipient during the 12-month period immediately prior to the Effective Date, including (A) as a result of a change in the manner in which Recipient’s business is being conducted after the Effective Date, but (B) excluding ordinary course expansion of the volume or geographic scope of such business (such as ordinary course increases in headcount, customers, suppliers and transaction volumes), then Provider shall provide Recipient with written notice of the Service Change and propose a plan for implementing the Service Change before incurring any costs or expenses resulting from the Service Change. Upon receipt of such written notice, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to adjust or change the Services, including the Fees, as applicable,

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before Provider undertakes any Service Change. If the Parties determine that Provider shall undertake the Service Change, then the Parties shall document the Service Change, together with any other adjustments or changes to the Services, including to the Fees, in a written agreement, and the Parties shall amend the Service Exhibit to reflect such written agreement. Each amended section of the Service Exhibit shall be deemed part of this Agreement as of the date of such written agreement, and the Service Changes set forth in such amended Service Exhibit shall be deemed a part of the Services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
Section 2.4      Quality of Services . Provider warrants that (a) Services of the type that Provider or any of its Subsidiaries provided to Recipient prior to the Effective Date, as performed pursuant to this Agreement after the Effective Date, will be performed in substantially the same manner and on substantially the same basis (including with respect to timing and priority) as Provider or one of its Subsidiaries provided the Services to the Receiving Party, whether directly or indirectly, during the 12-month period immediately preceding the Effective Date and (b) Services not of the type that Provider or any of its Subsidiaries provided to Recipient prior to the Effective Date, as performed pursuant to this Agreement after the Effective Date, will be performed in a commercially reasonable manner consistent with the nature, quality, standard of care and service levels (including with respect to timing and priority) at which the same or similar services are performed by or on behalf of Provider or any of its Subsidiaries to Provider or any of its Subsidiaries. If the Services do not conform to the foregoing warranty, then Recipient’s (and the applicable Receiving Party’s) sole and exclusive remedy shall be the right to require Provider or any other Rendering Party to perform the Services again, properly and at no additional expense to Recipient or the other applicable Receiving Party. Except as set forth in this Section 2.4 , there are no warranties with respect to the Services. PROVIDER (AND EACH OTHER RENDERING PARTY) DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESS AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO THE SERVICES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND ALL WARRANTIES ARISING OUT OF COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE .
Section 2.5      Excluded Services . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the Parties do not intend that Provider or any other Rendering Party will render to Recipient, or that Recipient will receive from Provider or any other Rendering Party, any professional advice or opinions, whether with regard to tax, legal, treasury, finance, employment or other business, technical and financial matters, and Recipient shall not rely on, or construe, any Service rendered by or on behalf of Provider or any other Rendering Party as any such professional advice or opinions.
Section 2.6      Cooperation . Recipient shall cooperate with Provider and any other Rendering Party by promptly providing all information that Provider or any other Rendering Party reasonably deems necessary for the performance of the Services and by accepting and using the Services in the ordinary course of business.
Section 2.7      Subcontracting . Provider may hire or engage one or more Third Parties to perform any or all of its obligations under this Agreement without the consent of Recipient; provided that (a) the hiring or engagement of such Third Party does not decrease the quality or level of services provided to Recipient to below that provided by Provider, (b) the use of such Third Party will not increase the sum of the Fees and Reimbursable Expenses payable by Recipient in connection with such Services, (c) the use of such Third Party will not change the manner in which the Services are delivered in a way that increases Recipient’s costs of receiving the Services (it being understood that, if such Third Party

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has been engaged by Provider to perform the same or similar services prior to the Effective Date, then subclauses (a) , (b) and (c) shall be deemed satisfied). Provider shall remain primarily responsible for all of its obligations under this Agreement, except that if a Third Party provides all or part of any Service pursuant to a written agreement with Recipient, Recipient agrees to be bound by, and to cause its Affiliates to comply with, those obligations that such agreement places on Recipient, and Provider shall not be responsible for its obligations under this Agreement that are specified in such agreement to be obligations of such Third Party. Subject to the confidentiality provisions set forth in Section 4.3 , Provider shall provide Recipient with any information within the possession of Provider or any of its Affiliates that Recipient reasonably requests in connection with any Services being provided to Recipient by a Third Party, including any applicable invoices, agreements documenting the arrangements between such Third Party and Provider and other supporting documentation.
Section 2.8      System Migration . The Parties acknowledge the transitional nature of the Services. Each Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with and assist the other Party in connection with the transition from the performance of the Services by Provider and the other Rendering Parties to the performance of the Services by Recipient or its designee (in any event prior to the expiration or termination of this Agreement), using commercially reasonable efforts to minimize both the cost of such transition and the disruption to the ongoing business activities of the parties.
Section 2.9      Reservation of Rights . Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to prohibit or otherwise restrict Provider or any other Rendering Party from performing, or engaging any Third Party to perform, any Service for the benefit of itself, its Affiliates or Third Parties.
ARTICLE 3
FEES; PAYMENT

Section 3.1      Fees . In consideration of the performance of the Services, Recipient shall pay Provider a fee (either one-time or recurring) for such Services or category of Services, as applicable, (each, a “ Fee ” and collectively, the “ Fees ”). The Fee for each Service shall equal 105.0% of the Labor Cost for the applicable Service. During the Term, the amount of a Fee for any Service may be modified to the extent of (a) any adjustments mutually agreed to by the Parties and (b) any Service Change requested by Recipient and agreed upon by Provider pursuant to Section 2.3(b) . Together with any invoice for Fees, Provider shall provide Recipient with reasonable documentation to support the calculation of such Fees.
Section 3.2      Expense Reimbursement . Recipient shall reimburse Provider and any other Rendering Party for reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Provider or any other Rendering Party in connection with the performance or termination of the Services (including incremental license fees incurred by Provider or any other Rendering Party in connection with the performance or termination of the Services and reasonable travel-related expenses) to the extent that such costs and expenses are not reflected in the Fees for such Services (collectively, the “ Reimbursable Expenses ”), provided that any such cost or expense in excess of one $1,000, in the aggregate, that is not consistent with the historical practice among the Parties during the 12-month period immediately prior to the Effective Date shall require advance written approval of Recipient. Any authorized travel-related expenses incurred in performing the Services shall be incurred and charged to

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Recipient in accordance with Recipient’s then-applicable business travel policies as provided to Provider from time to time.
Section 3.3      Invoices . Within 30 days after the last day of each month during the term of this Agreement (and the last day of the term of this Agreement), Provider shall submit one invoice to Recipient for the Fees and Reimbursable Expenses (listed separately) applicable to each Service performed during such month (each, an “ Invoice ”). Each Invoice shall specify the amount of Fees and Reimbursable Expenses applicable to each separate type of performed Service during such month. All amounts shall be listed and payable in U.S. Dollars.
Section 3.4      Payment . Subject to Section 3.4 , Recipient shall pay, or shall cause the applicable Receiving Party to pay, the amounts reflected on each Invoice within 30 days after its receipt thereof. If Recipient fails to pay, or fails to cause to be paid, any undisputed amounts reflected on an Invoice on or before the applicable due date, then such undisputed overdue amounts shall bear interest from the due date until received at the rate equal to the lesser of (a) the maximum rate permitted by applicable law and (b) 1.5% per month.
Section 3.5      Good Faith Disputes . If Recipient or any other Receiving Party in good faith disputes an amount reflected on an Invoice, then Recipient (and the applicable Receiving Party) may withhold payment of the amount subject to the good faith dispute, provided that (a) Recipient (or the applicable Receiving Party) provides Provider with written notice of the good faith dispute and the bases thereof prior to the date on which the subject amount would, but for the good faith dispute, be due pursuant to Section 3.3 and (b) Recipient (or the applicable Receiving Party) pays all undisputed amounts reflected on the Invoice in accordance with Section 3.3 .
Section 3.6      Taxes .
(a)      The Parties agree that all Fees are exclusive of any value added, goods and services, sales, use, consumption, excise, service, transfer, stamp, documentary, filing, recordation taxes or similar Taxes (the “ Transaction Taxes ”). Without limitation, Recipient shall be responsible for all Transaction Taxes imposed or assessed with respect to the provision of Services by Provider or any other Rendering Party. Provider shall issue proper Invoices usable by Recipient to recover (by way of credit or refund) Transaction Taxes in jurisdictions where they are recoverable. The Parties shall cooperate to minimize any Transaction Taxes, to obtain any refund, return or rebate relating to, and to apply for an exemption or zero-rating for Services giving rise to, any Transaction Taxes, including by filing any exemption or other similar forms or providing valid tax identification number or other relevant registration numbers, certificates or other documents. The Parties shall cooperate regarding any requests for information, audit or similar request by any governmental entity concerning Transaction Taxes payable with respect to Services provided pursuant to this Agreement.
(b)      Recipient shall be entitled to deduct and withhold Tax required by applicable Law to be withheld on payments made to Provider pursuant to this Agreement. To the extent any amounts are so withheld, Recipient shall timely remit such deducted and withheld amounts to the relevant governmental entity and promptly provide Provider with evidence of such payment. Provider agrees to complete and provide to Recipient or if required, to the relevant governmental entity, at least ten days prior to the payment due date, such forms, certifications or other documents as Recipient reasonably requests to reduce or exempt the withholding of

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any Tax with respect to payments made to Provider when and where applicable by Law. In addition, the Parties shall cooperate regarding any requests for information, audit, or similar request by any Taxing Authority concerning the withholding of any Tax payable with respect to Services.
(c)      Recipient shall be responsible for any penalties or interest imposed with respect to any Transaction Taxes described in Section 3.5(a) and any Taxes described in Section 3.5(b) , except to the extent the penalties or interest result from an act or omission on the part of Provider or any other Rendering Party.
Section 3.7      Audit Rights . Recipient shall have the right, upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours, at its own expense, to inspect and audit the financial books and records of Provider and any other Rendering Party to the extent reasonably necessary to verify Provider’s calculation of the Fees and Reimbursable Expenses. If any such audit uncovers any excess in payments by Recipient, then Provider shall pay to Recipient the amount of such excess within ten days following receipt of the audit report together with interest on the amount of the excess for the period from the date such excess payment was made until the date of corrective payment in accordance with this Section 3.6 at the annual interest rate of 8.0%. If such excess is greater than 5.0% of the amount actually payable by Recipient, then Provider shall promptly pay to Recipient the cost of the audit. The audit rights pursuant to this Section 3.6 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement for a period of six months thereafter.

ARTICLE 4
CERTAIN OTHER ARRANGEMENTS

Section 4.1      IT System Access .
(a)      Eligible Employees . Each Party shall ensure that those of its and its Subsidiaries’ employees who have access to the other Party’s computer network and associated computer applications (the “ Applicable Network ”) during the term of this Agreement shall be limited to employees who meet the following criteria: (i) such employee is listed in its employee directory or any updates thereto; (ii) such employee has a legitimate business need to access the Applicable Network; and (iii) such employee is bound by a confidentiality agreement, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the other Party, that the other Party has the right to enforce to protect its interests. Upon reasonable request, each Party shall provide the other Party with written notice of the name of each of its and its Subsidiaries’ employees who has, or has had, access to the Applicable Network during the term of this Agreement.
(b)      Compliance Requirements .
(i)      Each Party shall cause those of its and its Subsidiaries employees who have access to the other Party’s central processing unit, storage, server or other network systems (collectively, “ Network ”) in connection with the delivery or receipt of a Service to comply with all security guidelines (including physical security, network access, internet security, confidentiality and personal data security guidelines) of such other Party that are made known or provided to such Party from time to time. Each Party shall ensure that any access to the other Party’s Network described by this Section

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4.1(b)(i) shall be used only for the purposes contemplated by, and subject to the terms of, this Agreement.
(ii)      Each Party acknowledges that computing assets connected to the other Party’s Network are subject to monitoring by intrusion detection instrumentation and are subject to routine vulnerability assessment scans that may occur during connect time. Upon a Party’s reasonable request, the other Party shall cooperate with such Party in connection with any investigation of any apparent unauthorized access of such Party’s Applicable Network.
(iii)      Provider shall cause any other Rendering Party to, process personal data that it may receive from Recipient while performing the Services only (A) in such a manner that is necessary to perform such Services, (B) in accordance with (x) applicable instructions in the Service Exhibit and (y) instructions otherwise communicated by Recipient and not inconsistent with this Agreement and (C) using appropriate technical and organizational measures to prevent the unauthorized or unlawful processing of such personal data or the accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such personal data.
(c)      Cost of Increased Use . If a Party or any of its Subsidiaries increases its use of the other Party’s Applicable Network and such increased use contributes to the need for such Party to purchase additional computing capacity that such Party will not utilize following the expiration or termination of this Agreement, then such other Party shall pay for such increased capacity. Provider shall provide Recipient with written notice of capacity issues so that Recipient has a reasonable opportunity to respond and possibly discontinue use of certain Provider systems in advance of the purchase of any increased capacity for which Provider will seek payment from Recipient. For these purposes, usage consistent with recent past practice of Recipient shall serve as the basis from which to measure increases in usage.
Section 4.2      Proprietary Rights .
(a)      Recipient shall be the sole and exclusive owner of all deliverables and other work product resulting from the performance of the Services (collectively, “ Work Product ”). Provider, on behalf of itself and each other Rendering Party, hereby assigns all of its right, title and interest in and to all Work Product to Recipient. Provider shall execute, and shall cause each Rendering Party to execute, such additional documents as Recipient reasonably requests to vest in Recipient any rights of Provider and the other Rendering Parties in Work Product. All Work Product shall constitute Confidential Information of Recipient under the provisions set forth in Section 4.3 .
(b)      Neither Provider nor Recipient (or their respective Affiliates) shall use or have any rights to the trademarks or service marks of the other without prior written consent to such use, except to the extent otherwise set forth in that certain Intellectual Property Matters Agreement of even date herewith (the “ IP Matters Agreement ”).
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property owned by Provider or any of its Affiliates that, during the term of this Agreement, is operated or used by Provider or any other Rendering Party (or Recipient) in connection with the performance of the Services shall remain the property of Provider and its Subsidiaries, and Recipient shall have no rights or interests therein, except to the extent otherwise set forth in the IP Matters Agreement.
Section 4.3      Confidential Information .
(a)      Each Party shall not, and shall cause its Affiliates not to, directly or indirectly, (a) disclose any Confidential Information of the other Party or any of its Affiliates to any other Person, (b) use any Confidential Information of the other Party or any of its Affiliates for any purpose, (c) keep or make copies of any documents, records or property of any nature whatsoever containing any Confidential Information of the other Party or any of its Affiliates or (d) assist any Third Party in engaging in any of the foregoing, except to the extent necessary to comply with this Agreement or as approved in advance in writing by the other Party. Nothing in this Agreement shall reduce any Party’s obligation to comply with all applicable Laws, including those relating to trade secrets, confidential information and unfair competition.
(b)      Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.3(a) , each Party (and its Affiliates) may disclose the Confidential Information of the other Party and its Affiliates at such times, in such manner and to the extent required by applicable Law, provided that, in such circumstances, the disclosing Party (a) provides the other Party with prior written notice of such disclosure so as to permit such other Party to seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy, (b) limits such disclosure to what is required and (c) attempts (insofar as is permissible) to preserve the confidentiality of any such Confidential Information so disclosed.
Section 4.4      Data Privacy . Each Party shall comply, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to comply, with all applicable state, federal and foreign privacy and data protection Laws applicable to the provision of the Services under this Agreement.
ARTICLE 5
RESPONSIBLE EMPLOYEES

Section 5.1      Appointment . Each Party shall appoint one of its employees (each, a “ TSA Manager ”) with overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the delivery and receipt of the Services generally and one of its employees for each category of Service (each, a “ Service Manager ”) with general responsibility for managing and coordinating the delivery and receipt of that particular category of Service. Each Party shall provide the other Party with written notice of the identity and title of its TSA Manager and Service Managers.
Section 5.2      Responsibilities . With respect to each Service, the TSA Manager shall have primary responsibility for coordinating and managing the delivery and use of that Service and shall have authority to act on the applicable appointing Party’s behalf with respect to the provision and use of such Service. In overseeing its Service Managers, a Party’s TSA Manager shall have all of the authority of each of such Party’s Service Managers across all Services and shall be responsible for ensuring that each of such Party’s Service Managers fulfills its responsibilities in connection with the Services and this ARTICLE 5 . All communications between the Parties regarding routine matters involving a Service pursuant to this Agreement shall be directed to the applicable Service Manager with

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a copy to the TSA Managers, and all other communications between the Parties pursuant to this Agreement (other than the negotiation and execution of any written agreement that amends this Agreement or the Service Exhibit) shall be directed to the applicable TSA Manager. Each Party shall provide the other Party with written notice of any change in the status of its TSA Manager or any of its Service Managers that would affect such TSA Manager’s or Service Manager’s ability to carry out the responsibilities set forth in this ARTICLE 5 at least ten days prior to such change.
Section 5.3      Dispute Resolution . Each Party shall cause its TSA Manager to meet as expeditiously as practical to resolve any dispute under this Agreement, and any dispute that is not so resolved within 30 days may be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 7.3 of the Separation Agreement. Each Party may treat an act of the other Party’s TSA Manager that is consistent with the provisions of this Agreement as being authorized by such other Party without further inquiry. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no TSA Manager (or Service Manager) shall have authority to amend this Agreement or the Service Exhibit.
ARTICLE 6
INDEMNIFICATION; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Section 6.1      Indemnification .
(a)      By Provider . Subject to Section 6.2 , Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Recipient and its directors, officers, employees, agents and other representatives (collectively, the “ Recipient Indemnitees ”) from and against all liabilities, losses, damages, penalties, judgments, suits, claims, grievances, costs and expenses of any kind whatsoever, including the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel (collectively, “ Losses ”), that they, or any of them, may sustain or incur as a result of (i) the breach of any covenant made by Provider in this Agreement or (ii) willful misconduct or actual fraud on the part of Provider or any of its Affiliates in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
(b)      By Recipient . Subject to Section 6.2 , Recipient shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Provider and its Affiliates and its and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and other representatives (collectively, the “ Provider Indemnitees ”) from and against all Losses that they, or any of them, may sustain or incur as a result of (i) the breach of any covenant made by Recipient in this Agreement or (ii) willful misconduct or actual fraud on the part of Recipient in connection with the performance of this Agreement.
Section 6.2      Limitation of Liability .
(a)      THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF PROVIDER AND ITS AFFILIATES, COLLECTIVELY, FOR ANY ACT OR FAILURE TO ACT IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT (INCLUDING THE PERFORMANCE OR BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT), OR FROM THE SALE, DELIVERY, PROVISION, USE OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE ANY SERVICES UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY) OR OTHERWISE, SHALL NOT EXCEED THE AGGREGATE FEES ACTUALLY RECEIVED BY PROVIDER FROM RECIPIENT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT THROUGHOUT ITS TERM.

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(b)      IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OR LEGAL THEORY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, COLLATERAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH LOSSES ARE FORESEEABLE.
(c)      The limitations in Section 6.2(a) and Section 6.2(b) shall not apply in respect of any Losses arising out of or in connection with a Party’s obligations under (i) subclause (i) of Section 6.1(a) or subclause (i) of Section 6.1(b) , in each case, to the extent the subject breach constitutes a breach of Section 4.3 or (ii) subclause (ii) of Section 6.1(a) or subclause (ii) of Section 6.1(b) .
Section 6.3      Liability for Payment Obligations . Nothing in this ARTICLE 6 shall be deemed to eliminate or limit either Party’s obligation to pay Fees in accordance with this Agreement.
Section 6.4      Exclusion of Other Remedies . To the maximum extent permitted by applicable Law, the provisions of Section 6.1 shall be the sole and exclusive remedies of the Provider Indemnitees and the Recipient Indemnitees, as applicable, for any Losses, whether arising from statute, principle of common or civil law, principles of strict liability, tort, contract or otherwise under this Agreement; provided, however, that nothing in this ARTICLE 6 shall affect a Person’s ability to seek equity relief.
Section 6.5      Force Majeure . Neither Party nor any of its Affiliates shall be liable for any failure to perform, or delay in performing, any obligations under this Agreement to the extent such failure or delay is due to fire, flood, earthquake, war (declared or undeclared), an occurrence commonly referred to as a terrorist attack and any armed hostilities associated therewith, embargo, riot, insurrection or other cause beyond the reasonable control of the party failing to perform or delaying the performance of such obligations, including any such failure or delay relating to computer, telephone, information system or similar service outage, interruption, disruption, downtime or similar failure. Subject to providing the other Party with written notice of the circumstances in question and to using commercially reasonable efforts to resume performance without undue delay and in a manner that is substantially similar to the manner in which such Party responded to any similar event or circumstance affecting the same or substantially similar services during the 12-month period preceding the Effective Date, the Party so failing or delaying shall be entitled to a reasonable extension of time for the performance of such obligations; provided, however, that any delay by a supplier of the Party so failing or delaying shall not relieve that party from liability for such failure or delay unless such supplier’s delay was attributable to analogous causes. Except to the extent such delay is caused by the wrongful act or omission of the other Party, any costs arising from such failure or delay, for which indemnification is not available hereunder, shall be borne by the Party incurring the costs.
Section 6.6      Legal Violations . Nothing in this Agreement shall require Provider to perform or cause to be performed any Service to the extent the manner of such performance would constitute a violation of any applicable Law or any contract with a Third Party. If Provider is or becomes aware of any potential violation on the part of Provider, Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to promptly advise Recipient of such potential violation, and Provider and Recipient shall mutually seek a reasonable alternative that addresses such potential violation. The Parties agree to cooperate in good faith and use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any necessary approvals,

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consents or waivers of Third Parties required under any existing with a Third Party to allow Provider to perform, or cause to be performed, all Services to be provided by Provider in accordance with the standards set forth in this Section 6.6 ; provided, however, that neither Party shall be required to accept any terms or conditions, commit to pay any amount, incur any obligation in favor of or offer or grant any accommodation (financial or otherwise, regardless of any provision to the contrary in the existing contract or agreement) to any Third Party to obtain any such approvals, consents or waivers. Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses (if any) incurred by any Party or any of its Affiliates in connection with obtaining any such consents, approvals or waivers (including, if agreed by the Parties, the amount paid, obligation incurred or accommodation granted to Third Parties to obtain such consents, approvals or waivers) that is required to allow Provider to perform or cause to be performed such Services shall be paid by Recipient. If, with respect to a Service, the Parties, despite the use of such commercially reasonable efforts, are unable to obtain a required approval, consent or waiver of a Third Party, or the performance of such Service by Provider would constitute a violation of any applicable Law, then the Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to develop a reasonable alternative arrangement that enables Provider to perform or cause to be performed such Service or an analogous service without obtaining such required approval, consent or waiver of a Third Party or violating any applicable Law.
ARTICLE 7
TERM; TERMINATION

Section 7.1      Term . The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and remain in full force and effect until terminated in accordance with this ARTICLE 7 . This Agreement shall terminate upon the earliest of the following to occur: (a) the last date on which either Party is obligated to provide any Service to the other Party in accordance with the terms of this Agreement; (b) the mutual written agreement of the Parties to terminate this Agreement in its entirety; or (c) the date that is 24 months after the Effective Date. Unless otherwise terminated pursuant to Section 7.2 , this Agreement shall terminate with respect to each Service as of the close of business on the last day of the period in which such Service is scheduled to be provided as specified in the Service Exhibit.
Section 7.2      Termination of Individual Services . Notwithstanding Section 7.1 :
(a)      Termination by Recipient . Recipient shall have the right to terminate Provider’s (and any other Rendering Party’s) performance of (i) all or any portion of the Services at such time or times as Recipient determines in its sole discretion, provided that Recipient provides Provider with written notice of such termination at least 30 days in advance or such shorter period as is reasonable under the circumstances, taking into account the time reasonably required by Provider (or any other Rendering Party) to discontinue the performance of the applicable Services without the incurrence of additional cost, or (ii) all, but not less than all, of the Services if Provider breaches its obligations under this Agreement and such breach is not cured within 30 days after Provider’s receipt of written notice thereof from Recipient. If Recipient terminates performance of all of the Services pursuant to this Section 7.2(a) , such termination shall constitute the termination of this Agreement.
(b)      Termination by Provider . Provider shall have the right to terminate Provider’s (and any other Rendering Party’s) performance of all, but not less than all, of the Services if Recipient breaches its obligations under this Agreement and such breach is not cured

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within 30 days after Recipient’s receipt of written notice thereof from Provider (it being understood that a good faith dispute described in Section 3.4 shall not be deemed a breach for purposes of this Section 7.2(b) ). If Provider terminates its performance of all of the Services pursuant to this Section 7.2(b) , such termination shall constitute the termination of this Agreement.
(c)      Termination upon Bankruptcy . This Agreement shall terminate immediately without any action on the part of any Person if (i) either Party is adjudicated a bankrupt or files a petition or otherwise seeks relief under or pursuant to any bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization statute or proceeding, (ii) unless cured within 30 days, a petition in bankruptcy is filed against either Party, a custodian, receiver or trustee is appointed for all or a substantial portion of the business or assets of either Party or either Party becomes insolvent (using either the equitable insolvency or balance sheet test) or makes an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, (iii) whether or not deemed enforceable by virtue of Section 365 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, an order for relief under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code is entered against either Party and becomes a final order at any time when such rights of termination may be enforceable or (iv) either Party as debtor-in-possession, or the trustee in any bankruptcy or reorganization or similar proceeding, rejects or fails to assume this Agreement. No assignee for the benefit of creditors, custodian, receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, sheriff or other officer of the court or official charged with taking over custody of the business or assets of either Party shall have any right to continue this Agreement if this Agreement terminates pursuant to this Section 7.2(c) . Nothing set forth in this Section 7.2(c) shall be deemed to preclude or limit any rights that either Party (or any of their respective Subsidiaries) may have as a creditor in any proceeding referenced above.
Section 7.3      Interdependencies . The Parties agree that (a) there may be interdependencies among the Services provided under this Agreement, (b) upon the request of either Party, the Parties shall cooperate and act in good faith to determine whether (i) any such interdependencies exist with respect to the particular Service that a Party is seeking to terminate pursuant to Section 7.2 and (ii) in the case of such termination, Provider’s ability to provide a particular Service in accordance with this Agreement would be materially and adversely affected by such termination of another Service, and (c) if the Parties have determined that such interdependencies exist and, in the case of such termination, Provider’s ability to provide a particular Service in accordance with this Agreement would be materially and adversely affected by such termination, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to amend the Service Exhibit with respect to such termination of such impacted Service, which amendment shall be consistent with the terms of comparable Services.
Section 7.4      Non-Exclusive Rights . The expiration or termination of this Agreement (or the termination of all or any portion of the Services pursuant to Section 7.2 ) shall not affect the respective rights and obligations of the parties that accrued prior to such expiration or termination. The termination rights set forth in this ARTICLE 7 (including each party’s right to terminate all or a portion of the Services pursuant to Section 7.2 ) shall be in addition, and without prejudice, to all other rights and remedies to which the terminating party may be entitled, including any right to specific performance or injunctive relief.
Section 7.5      Survival . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, the provisions set forth in Section 2.8 , ARTICLE 3 , Section 4.2 , Section 4.3 , Section 6.1 , Section 6.2 ,

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Section 6.3 , Section 6.4 , Section 7.4 and ARTICLE 8 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Agreement.
ARTICLE 8
MISCELLANEOUS

Section 8.1      Rights and Obligations . Provider shall cause each Rendering Party to comply with those provisions of this Agreement that apply to a Rendering Party, and Recipient shall cause each Receiving Party to comply with those provisions of this Agreement that apply to a Receiving Party. Each Rendering Party and Receiving Party, together with each Provider Indemnitee and each Recipient Indemnitee, is a third-party beneficiary of this Agreement and shall have the right to enforce the provisions of this Agreement to protect its rights and interests. There are and shall be no other third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement.
Section 8.2      Independent Contractor . Neither Provider nor any other Rendering Party is an employee or agent of Recipient or any Receiving Party, and this Agreement does not create a joint venture or partnership between Provider or any Rendering Party and Recipient or any Receiving Party. Neither Provider nor any other Rendering Party is authorized to perform, assume or create any obligation or responsibility on behalf or in the name of Recipient or any Receiving Party.
Section 8.3      Governing Law . The internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to its principles of conflicts of law) govern the construction, interpretation and other matters arising out of or in connection with this Agreement and each of the exhibits hereto (whether arising in contract, tort, equity or otherwise).
Section 8.4      Jurisdiction . If any dispute arises out of or in connection with this Agreement, except as expressly contemplated by another provision of this Agreement, the Parties irrevocably (a) consent and submit to the co-exclusive jurisdiction of federal and state courts located in Wisconsin and in Florida, (b) waive any objection to that choice of forum in Wisconsin or in Florida based on venue or to the effect that the forum is not convenient, and (c) WAIVE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL OR ADJUDICATION BY JURY.
Section 8.5      Dispute Resolution . Each Party stipulates that, if there is any dispute or disagreement between the Parties as to the interpretation of any provision of, or the performance of obligations under, this Agreement, such dispute or disagreement shall be resolved in accordance with Section 7.3 of the Separation Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated by reference herein.
Section 8.6      Notices . Each Party giving any notice required or permitted under this Agreement will give the notice in writing and use one of the following methods of delivery to the party to be notified, at the address set forth below or another address of which the sending Party has been notified in accordance with this Section 8.6 as follows: (a) personal delivery; (b) facsimile or telecopy transmission with a reasonable method of confirming transmission; (c) commercial overnight courier with a reasonable method of confirming delivery; or (d) pre-paid, United States of America certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Notice to a Party is effective for purposes of this Agreement only if given as provided in this Section 8.6 and will be deemed given on the date that the intended addressee actually receives the notice.
(a)      If to Manitowoc ParentCo:

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The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
2400 South 44th Street
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
United States of America
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: (920) 652-9777

(b)      If to Manitowoc Foodservice:
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
2227 Welbilt Boulevard
New Port Richey, Florida 34655
United States of America
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: (727) 569-1271

Section 8.7      Binding Effect and Assignment . This Agreement binds and benefits the Parties and their respective successors and assigns. No Party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement without the written consent of the other Party which consent may be withheld in such other Party’s sole and absolute discretion, and any assignment or attempted assignment in violation of the foregoing will be null and void.
Section 8.8      Severability . If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force, if the essential terms and conditions of this Agreement for each party remain valid, binding and enforceable.
Section 8.9      Entire Agreement . This Agreement constitutes the final agreement between the Parties, and is the complete and exclusive statement of the Parties’ agreement on the matters contained herein. All prior and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements between the Parties with respect to the matters contained herein are superseded by this Agreement. In the event of any conflict between any provision in this Agreement and any specific provision in the Separation Agreement, the provision in this Agreement will control over the provisions in the Separation Agreement.
Section 8.10      Counterparts . The Parties may execute this Agreement in multiple counterparts, each of which constitutes an original as against the Party that signed it, and all of which together constitute one agreement. The signatures of the Parties need not appear on the same counterpart. The delivery of signed counterparts by facsimile or email transmission that includes a copy of the sending Party’s signature is as effective as signing and delivering the counterpart in person.
Section 8.11      Amendment . The Parties may amend this Agreement only by a written agreement signed by each Party to be bound by the amendment and that identifies itself as an amendment to this Agreement.
Section 8.12      Waiver . The Parties may waive a provision of this Agreement only by a writing signed by the Party intended to be bound by the waiver. A Party is not prevented from enforcing

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any right, remedy or condition in the Party’s favor because of any failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy or in requiring satisfaction of any condition, except to the extent that the Party specifically waives the same in writing. A written waiver given for one matter or occasion is effective only in that instance and only for the purpose stated. A waiver once given is not to be construed as a waiver for any other matter or occasion.
Section 8.13      Construction of Agreement .
(a)      Where this Agreement states that a Party “will” or “shall” perform in some manner or otherwise act or omit to act, it means that the Party is legally obligated to do so in accordance with this Agreement.
(b)      The captions, titles and headings, and table of contents, included in this Agreement are for convenience only and do not affect this Agreement’s construction or interpretation. When a reference is made in this Agreement to an Article or a Section, exhibit or schedule, such reference will be to an Article or Section of, or an exhibit or schedule to, this Agreement unless otherwise indicated.
(c)      The words “including,” “includes,” or “include” are to be read as listing non-exclusive examples of the matters referred to, whether or not words such as “without limitation” or “but not limited to” are used in each instance.
(d)      This Agreement is not to be construed for or against any Party based on which Party drafted any of the provisions of this Agreement. The language used in this Agreement is the language chosen by the Parties to express their mutual intent, and no provision of this Agreement will be interpreted for or against any Party because that Party or its attorney drafted the provision.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this Transition Services Agreement as of the day and year first written above.
MANITOWOC PARENTCO:

THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.


By:                             
Name:                         
Title:                             

MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE:

MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.


By:                             
Name:                         
Title:                             



[Signature page to Transition Services Agreement]




EXHIBIT A

PARENTCO SERVICE EXHIBIT

[To include service description and service term]







EXHIBIT B

FOODSERVICE SERVICE EXHIBIT

[To include service description and service term]





EMPLOYEE MATTERS AGREEMENT
THIS EMPLOYEE MATTERS AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”) is effective as of [●], 201[●] between The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“ Manitowoc ParentCo ”), and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“ Manitowoc Foodservice ”).
WHEREAS , Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice are party to that certain Master Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of [●], 201[●] (the “ Separation Agreement ”), pursuant to which the parties agreed to separate the business of Manitowoc Foodservice and its subsidiaries from Manitowoc ParentCo; and
WHEREAS , certain individuals who work in or are assigned to the business of Manitowoc Foodservice and its subsidiaries and are directly employed by Manitowoc ParentCo or its affiliates will receive offers of employment from, or will otherwise become employees of, Manitowoc Foodservice or its subsidiaries pursuant to this Agreement or by operation of applicable local laws; and
WHEREAS , the parties hereto wish to set forth their agreement as to certain matters regarding the treatment of, and the compensation and employee benefits provided to, those former employees of Manitowoc ParentCo and its affiliates who become employees of Manitowoc Foodservice or its subsidiaries as described above, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or by operation of applicable local laws.
NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements set forth below, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this Agreement, the definitions set forth below apply. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not defined below have the meanings set forth elsewhere in this Agreement.
Affiliate ” of any specified person means any other person directly or indirectly “controlling,” “controlled by,” or “under common control with” (within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended), such specified person; provided that for purposes of this Agreement, unless this Agreement expressly provides otherwise, the determination of whether a person is an Affiliate of another person will be made assuming that no member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group is an Affiliate of any member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group.
Applicable Transfer Date ” means the date on which a Delayed Transfer Employee actually commences employment with the Manitowoc Foodservice Group or the Manitowoc ParentCo Group (as applicable).





Business Day ” means a day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions located in New York, New York are authorized or obligated by law or executive order to close.
Code ” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Any reference to a specific provision of the Code includes any successor provision and the regulations promulgated under such provision.
Contractor ” means a person, other than an employee, who works in or is assigned to the businesses of Manitowoc ParentCo, Manitowoc Foodservice or any of their Affiliates.
Controlled Group Member ” means, as to Manitowoc ParentCo or Manitowoc Foodservice, any other entity which either is part of a controlled group of corporations which includes that party or is a trade or business under common control with that party, as defined in Sections 414(b), (c), and (m) of the Code.
Cranes Equity Compensation Award ” means each Cranes Stock Option, Cranes Restricted Share and Cranes Time-Based RSU.
Cranes Stock Option ” means an option to acquire Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock relating to a Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Option described in Section 9.1(a)(i).
Cranes Price ” means the Option Exercise Price multiplied by a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is the average of the high and low sale price of a share of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock solely on the New York Stock Exchange on the trading day immediately following the Distribution Date (as traded on the “regular way” market) as reported by Bloomberg L.P. or any successor thereto and (b) the denominator of which is the average of the high and low sale price of a share of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock solely on the New York Stock Exchange on the Distribution Date (as traded on the “regular way” market) as reported by Bloomberg L.P. or any successor thereto.
Cranes Restricted Share ” means a restricted share of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock relating to Manitowoc ParentCo Restricted Shares described in Section 9.1(a)(ii)(1).
Cranes Time-Based RSU ” means a restricted stock unit award with respect to Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock relating to Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSUs described in Section 9.1(a)(ii)(2) that vests based solely on the passage of time.
Delayed Transfer Countries ” means [●].
Delayed Transfer Employee ” has the meaning given in Section 7.3.
Distribution ” means the distribution of all of the outstanding shares of Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock to holders of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock.
Distribution Date ” means the date on which the Distribution occurs.

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Effective Date ” means [●], 201[●].
Eligible Inactive Employees ” means those U.S. Employees and Non-U.S. Employees who are on an approved leave of absence at the time of the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date and who the parties agree will not transfer their employment on the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date unless legally required. Eligible Inactive Employees will be separately identified as such on Schedules 1(a) and 1(b). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if any such U.S. Employee or Non-U.S. Employee would fall within this definition of “Eligible Inactive Employee” but has otherwise been expressly designated prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date to immediately participate in the corollary Manitowoc Foodservice Employee Benefit Plan which governs such leave of absence immediately as of such Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date (instead of the Manitowoc ParentCo Employee Benefit Plan which would normally govern such leave of absence), then such U.S. Employee or Non-U.S. Employee will not be considered an “Eligible Inactive Employee” but instead will qualify as a Transferred Employee and otherwise not be identified on Schedule 1(a) or Schedule 1(b).
Employee Benefit Plan ” means:
(a)      any plan, fund, or program which provides health, medical, drug, surgical, hospital or dental care or other welfare benefits, or benefits in the event of sickness, accident or disability, or death benefits, apprenticeship or other training programs, or day care centers, scholarship funds, or prepaid legal services;
(b)      any plan, fund, or program which provides retirement income to employees or results in a deferral of income by employees for periods extending to the termination of covered employment or beyond;
(c)      any plan, fund or program which provides severance, unemployment, vacation or fringe benefits (including dependent and health care spending accounts);
(d)      any incentive compensation plan, deferred compensation plan, stock option or stock-based incentive or compensation plan, or stock purchase plan; or
(e)      any other “employee pension benefit plan” (as defined in Section 3(2) of ERISA) (or plans having similar effect under non-U.S. law), any other “employee welfare benefit plan” (as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA) (or plans having similar effect under non-U.S. law), and any other written or oral plan, agreement or arrangement involving direct or indirect compensation including, without limitation, insurance coverage, severance benefits, disability benefits, fringe benefits, pension or retirement plans, profit sharing, deferred compensation, bonuses, stock options, stock purchase, phantom stock, stock appreciation or other forms of incentive compensation or post-retirement compensation.
ERISA ” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, and the regulations thereunder. Any reference to a specific provision of ERISA includes any successor provision and the regulations promulgated under such provision.

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Former Foodservice Business Employee ” means any individual (i) who on or before the close of business on December 31, 2015 retired or otherwise separated from service from Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates, and (ii) whose last day worked with Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates prior to the close of business on December 31, 2015 was with the Transferred Businesses.
Former Manitowoc ParentCo Business Employee ” means any individual (i) who on or before the close of business on December 31, 2015 retired or otherwise separated from service from Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates, and (ii) whose last day worked with Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates prior to the close of business on December 31, 2015 was with the Manitowoc ParentCo Business.
Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock ” means the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Manitowoc Foodservice.
Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date ” means (i) with respect to any country and any Transferred Employee, the date that Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates will become the employer of the Transferred Employees in that country pursuant to Articles 2 or 3 below, as applicable, or (ii) with respect to any Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee or Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee, the date that Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates becomes the employer of the Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee or Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee. Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice expect that the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date will be December 20, 2015 for U.S. Transferred Employees and January 1, 2016 for Non-U.S. Transferred Employees.
Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Award ” means each Manitowoc Foodservice Stock Option, Manitowoc Foodservice Restricted Share, Manitowoc Foodservice Time-Based RSU or any other outstanding equity-based award relating to Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock granted under a Manitowoc Foodservice LTIP.
Manitowoc Foodservice Group ” means Manitowoc Foodservice and each subsidiary of Manitowoc Foodservice as of the Effective Date and each other person that becomes an Affiliate of Manitowoc Foodservice after the Effective Date.
Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees ” means all U.S. Transferred Employees, Non-U.S. Transferred Employees, Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees and Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees.
Manitowoc Foodservice LTIP ” means the Manitowoc Foodservice 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan and any stock-based or other incentive plan identified by Manitowoc Foodservice before the Distribution Date.
Manitowoc Foodservice Non-U.S. Plans ” means Manitowoc Foodservice’s or one of its Affiliates’ Employee Benefit Plans under which any of the Non-U.S. Transferred Employees will be eligible to participate as of the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date or a later date.

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Manitowoc Foodservice Stock Option ” means an option to acquire shares of Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock granted by Manitowoc Foodservice as of the Distribution under a Manitowoc Foodservice LTIP pursuant to Section 9.1(a)(i)(2).
Manitowoc Foodservice Price ” means the Option Exercise Price multiplied by a fraction, (a) the numerator of which is [the average of the high and low sale price of a share of Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock solely on the New York Stock Exchange on the trading day immediately following the Distribution Date (as traded on the “regular way” market) as reported by Bloomberg L.P. or any successor thereto] and (b) the denominator of which is [the average of the high and low sale price of a share of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock solely on the New York Stock Exchange on the Distribution Date (as traded on the “regular way” market) as reported by Bloomberg L.P. or any successor thereto].
Manitowoc Foodservice Restricted Share ” means a restricted share of Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock granted by Manitowoc Foodservice as of the Distribution under a Manitowoc Foodservice LTIP pursuant to Section 9.1(a)(ii)(1).
Manitowoc Foodservice Shared Employee Contract ” means any agreements entered into by (i) Manitowoc ParentCo with current or former employees of Manitowoc ParentCo or subsidiaries of Manitowoc ParentCo or (ii) Manitowoc Foodservice with any Transferred Employee as a replacement or conversion of the agreements described in clause (i) of this definition, in each case, that relate to the protection of trade secrets, intellectual property, confidential information, customer relationships and goodwill of the Manitowoc ParentCo Business and any such agreements that limit or restrict the activities of employees during or following termination of employment, including, without limitation, non-competition agreements, confidentiality agreements and agreements relating to patents.
Manitowoc Foodservice Time-Based RSU ” means a restricted stock unit award with respect to Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock granted by Manitowoc Foodservice as described in Section 9.1(a)(ii)(2) that vests based solely on the passage of time.
Manitowoc Foodservice U.S. Benefit Plans ” means Manitowoc Foodservice’s or one of its Affiliates’ Employee Benefit Plans under which any of the U.S. Transferred Employees will be eligible to participate as of January 1, 2016, or as of the Distribution Date, as specified herein.
Manitowoc ParentCo Business ” means the businesses or operations of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group other than the Transferred Businesses.
Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock ” means the common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Manitowoc ParentCo.
Manitowoc ParentCo Equity Compensation Award ” means each Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Option, Manitowoc ParentCo Performance Share, Manitowoc ParentCo Restricted Share, Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSU or any other outstanding equity-based award relating to Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock granted under a Manitowoc ParentCo LTIP.

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Manitowoc ParentCo Group ” means Manitowoc ParentCo and each person that is or becomes an Affiliate of Manitowoc ParentCo (other than any member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group).
Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees ” means all U.S. Employees and Non-U.S. Employees.
Manitowoc ParentCo LTIP ” means each of the Manitowoc ParentCo 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, the Manitowoc ParentCo 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan and the Manitowoc ParentCo 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock and Awards Plan, as amended from time to time.
Manitowoc ParentCo Non-U.S. Plans ” means Manitowoc ParentCo’s and its Affiliates’ Employee Benefit Plans (i) in which any of the Non-U.S. Transferred Employees have been eligible to participate immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date or (ii) with respect to which any of the Non-U.S. Transferred Employees constituted an employee group covered thereunder immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date even if not yet participating thereunder until completion of all applicable eligibility requirements.
Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Option ” means an option to acquire Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock granted by Manitowoc ParentCo under a Manitowoc ParentCo LTIP before the Distribution Date.
Manitowoc ParentCo Performance Share ” means a performance share award granted by Manitowoc ParentCo under a Manitowoc ParentCo LTIP before the Distribution Date.
Manitowoc ParentCo Restricted Share ” means a restricted share of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock granted by Manitowoc ParentCo under a Manitowoc ParentCo LTIP before the Distribution Date.
Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Employee Contract ” means any agreements entered into by Manitowoc ParentCo or one of its Affiliates with current or former employees and not included in the Transferred Assets that relate to the protection of trade secrets, intellectual property, confidential information, customer relationships and goodwill of the Transferred Businesses and any such agreements that limit or restrict the activities of employees during or following termination of employment.
Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSU ” means a time-based restricted stock unit award granted by Manitowoc ParentCo under a Manitowoc ParentCo LTIP before the Distribution Date, and includes Manitowoc ParentCo Performance Share awards that are converted into Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSUs pursuant to Section 9.1(a)(ii)(4).
Manitowoc ParentCo U.S. Plans ” means Manitowoc ParentCo’s and its Affiliates’ Employee Benefit Plans (i) in which any of the U.S. Transferred Employees have been eligible to participate immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date or (ii) with respect to which any of the U.S. Transferred Employees constituted an employee group covered thereunder

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immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date even if not yet participating thereunder until completion of all applicable eligibility requirements.
Non-U.S. Employee ” means each employee of Manitowoc ParentCo or of any Affiliate of Manitowoc ParentCo on a non-U.S. payroll immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date who works in or is assigned to the Transferred Businesses and is listed on Schedule 1(a), as such Schedule 1(a) will be amended between the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date and the Distribution Date to reflect changes which the parties agree have occurred in the ordinary course of business. Schedule 1(a) will be completed by Manitowoc ParentCo in cooperation with Manitowoc Foodservice; an initial version will be agreed between Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice within a reasonable period of time prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, and an updated version thereof will be agreed between Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice within a reasonable period of time after the Distribution Date.
Non-U.S. Transferred Employee ” means each Non-U.S. Employee who accepts an offer of employment from, or otherwise by the operation of applicable local law becomes an employee of, Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates, as contemplated by Article 8. Each such person will be separately identified as such on each version of Schedule 1(a) following the applicable Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date.
Option Exercise Price ” means the pre-adjustment exercise price of the applicable Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Option.
Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee ” means each employee of Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates on a non-U.S. payroll as of the Distribution Date other than a Non-U.S. Transferred Employee.
Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee ” means each employee of Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates on a U.S. payroll as of the Distribution Date other than a U.S. Transferred Employee.
Plan Payee ” means, as to an individual who participates in an Employee Benefit Plan, such individual’s dependents, beneficiaries, alternate payees and alternate recipients, as applicable under such Employee Benefit Plan.
Plan Split Date ” means January 1, 2016.
Post-Distribution Trading Date ” means the date on which Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock begins to trade “regular way” on the New York Stock Exchange.
Record Date ” means the close of business on the date to be determined by Manitowoc ParentCo’s board of directors as the record date for determining the shareholders of Manitowoc ParentCo entitled to receive shares of Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock pursuant to the Distribution.

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Transferred Assets ” means the assets of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group.
Transferred Businesses ” means the businesses of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group.
Transferred Contractor ” means each Contractor who works in or is assigned to the Transferred Businesses as of the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date in each country where the Contractor is engaged.
Transition Services Agreement ” means that Transition Services Agreement, dated as of [●], 201[●], between Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice.
Transferred Employee ” means any U.S. Transferred Employee and any Non-U.S. Transferred Employee.
U.S. Employee ” means each employee of Manitowoc ParentCo or any Affiliate of Manitowoc ParentCo on a U.S. payroll immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date who works in or is assigned to the Transferred Businesses and is listed on Schedule 1(b), as such Schedule 1(b) will be amended between the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date and the Distribution Date to reflect changes which the parties agree have occurred in the ordinary course of business. Schedule 1(b) will be completed by Manitowoc ParentCo in cooperation with Manitowoc Foodservice; an initial version will be agreed between Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice within a reasonable period of time prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date; and an updated version thereof will be agreed between Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice within a reasonable period of time after the Distribution Date.
U.S. Transferred Employee ” means each U.S. Employee transferred to employment with Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates as provided in Article 2. Each such person will be separately identified as such on each version of Schedule 1(b) following the applicable Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date.
ARTICLE 2
U.S. TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEE MATTERS
2.1      U.S. Transferred Employees .
(a)      Effective as of the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates will become the employer of each U.S. Employee who is transferred on the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date and elects to continue in his or her employment thereafter.
(b)      If any Eligible Inactive Employee on the U.S. payroll becomes eligible to return to active work status after the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date and at a time when he or she would be entitled to reemployment under either applicable law or Manitowoc ParentCo’s policies and procedures in existence immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates

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will extend an offer of employment to such person within five (5) Business Days after Manitowoc Foodservice’s first being notified in writing by the Eligible Inactive Employee, or Manitowoc ParentCo on his/her behalf, of such person’s becoming eligible to work, and any such person who accepts such an offer will be treated as a U.S. Transferred Employee as of his or her date of hire with Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates (which date of hire will be specified in the written offer from Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates to the Eligible Inactive Employee and will be substituted for the “Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date” as to that U.S. Transferred Employee for all purposes of this Agreement). Manitowoc Foodservice agrees that its (or its Affiliate’s) offer of employment will meet whatever requirements may exist for reinstating the Eligible Inactive Employee under applicable law or Manitowoc ParentCo’s policies and procedures in existence immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date.
(c)      If any U.S. Transferred Employee is hired by any Affiliate of Manitowoc Foodservice, then that Affiliate will be bound by (and Manitowoc Foodservice will cause that Affiliate to honor) all of the provisions of this Agreement that would have applied to Manitowoc Foodservice with respect to that U.S. Transferred Employee, for such period as Manitowoc Foodservice would have been bound by such provisions.
(d)      Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice acknowledge and agree that the Distribution and the transfer or employment of Employees as contemplated by this Section 2.1 shall not be deemed a severance of employment of any U.S. Transferred Employee for purposes of this Agreement or any Employee Benefit Plan of any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group or any member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group.
2.2      Compensation . At the time of the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, Manitowoc Foodservice will compensate each U.S. Transferred Employee (other than U.S. Transferred Employees whose scope of duties is changed in connection with their transfer):
(a)      at a base wage or base salary rate and any applicable variable pay rate (e.g., shift differential pay) which will not be less than that provided to the U.S. Transferred Employee by Manitowoc ParentCo immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date; and
(b)      with target incentive pay or other additional compensation opportunities substantially comparable in the aggregate to the target incentive pay or other compensation opportunities for which the U.S. Transferred Employee was eligible immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date.
Nothing herein shall preclude Manitowoc Foodservice from changing any employee’s base wage or base salary rate or any applicable variable pay rate, or from amending or terminating any other employee benefit or other compensation arrangements, after the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date.
2.3      Severance . Effective on the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice will create a severance program (the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Severance Plan ”) which provides severance

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allowances and benefits which are no less favorable than the severance allowance and benefits that would have been provided with respect to any U.S. Transferred Employee who would have been severed under The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Severance Pay Plan as in effect on the date hereof. The Manitowoc Foodservice Severance Plan will credit all U.S. Transferred Employees with their service with Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date in accordance with Section 2.5.
2.4      Paid Time Off . During the period from the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date through 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice will adopt and adhere to a paid time off policy no less favorable than the policy of Manitowoc ParentCo as in effect immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date for the benefit of all U.S. Transferred Employees and Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees, and will be responsible for paying or providing all accrued leave thereunder with respect to such U.S. Transferred Employees and Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees. On and after the Distribution Date, U.S. Transferred Employees’ and Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees’ entitlement to paid time off or vacation time will be accrued and used only in accordance with Manitowoc Foodservice’s own paid time off or vacation policy.
2.5      Service Credit . Manitowoc Foodservice will provide each U.S. Transferred Employee or Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee with full credit for all purposes under the Manitowoc Foodservice U.S. Benefit Plans (including, without limitation, any Manitowoc Foodservice paid time off and severance plans or policies), for pre-Distribution Date (i) service with Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates and Controlled Group Members (including Manitowoc Foodservice), and (ii) service credited under the comparable Manitowoc ParentCo U.S. Plans for employment other than with Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates and Controlled Group Members; provided that in no event will Manitowoc Foodservice be required to provide any service credit to any U.S. Transferred Employee or Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee to the extent Manitowoc Foodservice determines in its discretion that the provision of such credit would result in any duplication of benefits or unusual or unintended increase in benefits.
ARTICLE 3
TAX-QUALIFIED DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS
3.1      Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plans .
(a)      Effective as of the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or another member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will establish and adopt certain defined benefit plans that are intended to qualify under Code Section 401(a), along with a related master trust or trusts that is exempt under Code Section 501(a) (such plans and trusts, the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plans ”). On the Plan Split Date, each Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan will have terms and features (including benefit accrual provisions) that are substantially similar to one of the Employee Benefit Plans listed on Schedule 3.1(a) (such Employee Benefit Plans, the “ Split DB Plans ”), such that (for the avoidance of doubt) each Split DB Plan is substantially replicated by a corresponding Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan. Each Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan shall assume liability for all benefits accrued or earned (whether or not vested) by Manitowoc

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Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees and their respective Plan Payees under the corresponding Split DB Plan as of the Plan Split Date. As of or prior to the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group is solely responsible for taking all necessary, reasonable, and appropriate actions (including the submission of the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plans to the Internal Revenue Service for a determination of their tax-qualified status) to establish, maintain and administer the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plans so that they are qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code and that the related trusts thereunder are exempt under Section 501(a) of the Code. The portion of liabilities relating to Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees and Former Manitowoc ParentCo Business Employees and their respective Plan Payees will cease to be liabilities of the applicable Split DB Plan, and will be assumed by the corresponding Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan in accordance with this Section and Section 414(l) of the Code, Treasury Regulation Section 1.414(l)-1 and Section 208 of ERISA.
(b)      Manitowoc ParentCo has caused or will cause its actuary to determine the estimated value, as of the Plan Split Date, of the assets required to be held on behalf of each Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan in accordance with the assumptions and methodologies set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.414(l)-1 and ERISA Section 4044 (the “ Estimated Retirement Plan Transfer Amount ” for each such plan). Within thirty (30) days after the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc ParentCo shall cause the trust for each Split DB Plan to transfer to the trust of each Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan an amount in cash or in-kind equal to 95% of the Estimated Retirement Plan Transfer Amount for such plan.
(c)      Within three (3) months after the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc ParentCo will cause its actuary to provide Manitowoc Foodservice with a revised calculation of the value, as of the Plan Split Date, of the assets to be transferred to each Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan determined in accordance with the assumptions and methodologies set forth in Treasury Regulation Section 1.414(l)-1 and ERISA Section 4044 and reflecting any demographic updates (the “ Final Retirement Plan Transfer Amount ” for each such Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan). Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc ParentCo will cause each Split DB Plan to transfer to the corresponding Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan an amount in cash or in kind equal to (i) the Final Retirement Plan Transfer Amount, minus (ii) any amounts previously transferred from such Split DB Plan (A) directly to the corresponding Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan or (B) to a third party on behalf of the corresponding Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan (such amount, the “ True-Up Amount ”). If the True-Up Amount is a negative number with respect to any Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan, Manitowoc Foodservice will cause each such Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan to transfer back to the corresponding Split DB Plan an amount, in cash or in kind, by which the amounts described in clause (ii) in the preceding sentence exceed the Final Retirement Plan Transfer Amount. The parties hereto acknowledge that the Split DB Plans’ transfer of the True-Up Amount (if any) to the corresponding Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plans will be in full settlement and satisfaction of the obligations of Manitowoc

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ParentCo and the Split DB Plans to transfer assets to the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plans pursuant to this Section. Any amounts transferred between a Split DB Plan and a Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan pursuant to Section 3.1(b) or 3.1(c), or otherwise to effectuate this Article 3, will be adjusted for earnings in a manner to be determined by mutual agreement of Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice.
(d)      From and after the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice and the members of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group shall be solely and exclusively responsible for all obligations and liabilities with respect to, or in any way related to, the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plans, whether accrued before, on or after the Plan Split Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plans will have the sole and exclusive obligation to the extent required by law and the terms of the applicable Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan to restore the unvested accrued benefits attributable to any Former Manitowoc ParentCo Business Employee who becomes employed by a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group and whose employment with Manitowoc ParentCo or any of its Affiliates terminated on or before the Plan Split Date at a time when such individual’s benefits under the Split DB Plan were not fully vested. Furthermore, the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plans will have the sole obligation to restore accrued benefits attributable to any lost participants who were formerly employed in the Transferred Business to the extent required by applicable law.
3.2      Continuation of Elections . As of the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice (acting directly or through a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group) will cause the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plans to recognize and maintain all existing elections, including beneficiary designations, payment form elections and rights of alternate payees under qualified domestic relations orders with respect to Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees and their respective Plan Payees under the corresponding Split DB Plan.
3.3      Delayed Transfer Employees . Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement to the contrary, for purposes of this Article 3, neither the term “Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees” nor the term “Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees” will include Delayed Transfer Employees. Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will cooperate in good faith to address any loss a Delayed Transfer Employee experiences under a Split DB Plan or Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DB Plan by reason of such employee’s transfer described in Section 7.3.
ARTICLE 4
U.S. TAX-QUALIFIED DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
4.1      Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plans .
(a)      Effective as of the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or another member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will adopt and establish certain defined contribution plans that are intended to qualify under Code Section 401(a), and a related master trust or trusts exempt under Code Section 501(a) (such plans and trusts, the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plans ”). Each Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plan will have terms and features (including employer contribution provisions) that are

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substantially similar to one of the Employee Benefit Plans listed on Schedule 4.1(a) (such Employee Benefit Plans, the “ Split DC Plans ”) such that (for the avoidance of doubt) each Split DC Plan is substantially replicated by a corresponding Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plan. Manitowoc Foodservice or a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will be solely responsible for taking all necessary, reasonable, and appropriate actions (including the submission of the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plans to the Internal Revenue Service for a determination of their tax-qualified status) to establish, maintain and administer the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plans so that they are qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code and that the related trusts thereunder are exempt under Section 501(a) of the Code. Each Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plan will assume liability for all benefits accrued or earned (whether or not vested) by Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees under the corresponding Split DC Plan as of the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date to the extent the Applicable Transfer Date occurs on or before the first anniversary of the Distribution Date.
(b)      On or as soon as reasonably practicable following the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date (but not later than thirty (30) days thereafter), Manitowoc ParentCo or another member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group will cause each Split DC Plan to transfer to the applicable Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plan, and Manitowoc Foodservice or another member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will cause such Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plan to accept the transfer of, the accounts, liabilities and related assets in such Split DC Plan attributable to Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees and their respective Plan Payees. The transfer of assets will be in cash or in kind (as determined by the transferor) and include outstanding loan balances and amounts forfeited by Former Foodservice Business Employees that have not yet been reallocated or applied to the payment of contributions or expenses and be conducted in accordance with Code Section 414(l) and Treasury Regulation Section 1.414(l)-1 and Section 208 of ERISA.
(c)      On or as soon as reasonably practicable following the Applicable Transfer Date (but not later than thirty (30) days thereafter), Manitowoc Foodservice or a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will cause the accounts, related liabilities, and related assets in the corresponding Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plan(s) attributable to any Delayed Transfer Employees from the Manitowoc Foodservice Group and their respective Plan Payees (including any outstanding loan balances) to be transferred in cash or in-kind (as determined by the transferor) in accordance with Code Section 414(l) and Treasury Regulation Section 1.414(l)-1 and Section 208 of ERISA to the applicable Split DC Plan(s). Manitowoc ParentCo or another member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group will cause the applicable Split DC Plan(s) to accept such transfer of accounts, liabilities and assets.
(d)      From and after the Distribution Date, except as specifically provided in paragraph (c) above, Manitowoc Foodservice and the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will be solely and exclusively responsible for all obligations and liabilities with respect to, or in any way related to, the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plans, whether accrued before, on or after the Distribution Date. For the avoidance of doubt, the Manitowoc Foodservice

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Spinoff DC Plans will, to the extent required by Law and the terms of the applicable Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plans, have the sole and exclusive obligation to restore the unvested portion of any account attributable to any individual who becomes employed by a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group and whose employment with Manitowoc ParentCo or any of its Affiliates, or a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, terminated on or before the Distribution at a time when such individual’s benefits under the Split DC Plans were not fully vested. Furthermore, the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plans will have the sole obligation to restore accounts attributable to any lost participants who were formerly employed in the Transferred Business to the extent required by applicable law.
4.2      Continuation of Elections . As of the Distribution Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, Manitowoc Foodservice (acting directly or through a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group) will cause the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff DC Plans to recognize and maintain all elections, including payment form elections, beneficiary designations, and the rights of alternate payees under qualified domestic relations orders with respect to Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees and their respective Plan Payees under the corresponding Split DC Plan.
4.3      Assumed DC Plans .
(a)      Effective no later than the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or another member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will assume and be solely responsible for the defined contribution plans listed on Schedule 4.3 (the “ Assumed DC Plans ”), if any, and the Manitowoc ParentCo Group will have no liabilities with respect thereto. From and after the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will be solely responsible for taking all necessary, reasonable, and appropriate actions to maintain and administer the Assumed DC Plans so that they are qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code and that the related trusts thereunder are exempt under Section 501(a) of the Code. From and after the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice and the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will assume and be solely and exclusively responsible for all assets, obligations, and liabilities associated with, or in any way related to, the Assumed DC Plans, whether accrued before, on or after the Distribution Date.
(b)      As of the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice (acting directly or through a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group) will cause the Assumed DC Plans to recognize and maintain all elections, including payment form elections, beneficiary designations, and the rights of alternate payees under qualified domestic relations orders that were in effect with respect to Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees and their respective Plan Payees under the Assumed DC Plans immediately prior to the Distribution Date.
4.4      Contributions Due . All amounts payable to the Split DC Plans and Assumed DC Plans with respect to employee deferrals, matching contributions and employer contributions for Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees relating to a time period ending on or prior to the

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Distribution Date, determined in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Split DC Plans, the Assumed DC Plans, ERISA and the Code, will be paid by Manitowoc ParentCo or another member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group to the appropriate Split DC Plan or Assumed DC Plan prior to the date of any asset transfer described in Section 4.1(b) or Section 4.3(a).
ARTICLE 5
WELFARE PLANS
5.1      Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plans .
(a)      Effective as of the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or another member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will establish the Manitowoc Foodservice Corporation Welfare Benefit Plan for Retirees and the Manitowoc Foodservice Corporation Bargaining Unit Welfare Benefit Plan for Retirees (together, the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Retiree Welfare Plans ”). Each Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Retiree Welfare Plan will have terms and features (including benefit coverage options, employer contribution provisions and retiree medical coverage) that are substantially similar to one of the Manitowoc ParentCo Employee Benefit Plans listed on Schedule 5.1(a) (such Manitowoc ParentCo Benefit Plans, the “ Split Retiree Welfare Plans ”) such that (for the avoidance of doubt) each Split Retiree Welfare Plan is substantially replicated by a Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Retiree Welfare Plan, except as otherwise provided on Schedule 5.1(a). As of the Plan Split Date, each Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Retiree Welfare Plan shall cover those Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees and their Plan Payees who immediately prior to the Plan Split Date were participating in, or entitled to present or future benefits under, the corresponding Split Retiree Welfare Plan. The Manitowoc Foodservice Group and the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Retiree Welfare Plans are solely responsible for all claims incurred by Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees and their Plan Payees under the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Retiree Welfare Plans and Split Retiree Welfare Plans (“ Manitowoc Foodservice Retiree Welfare Claims ”) before, on and after the Plan Split Date, but only to the extent such claims are not payable under an insurance policy held by the Manitowoc ParentCo Group. To the extent any Manitowoc Foodservice Retiree Welfare Claims are payable under an insurance policy held by the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, Manitowoc ParentCo will take all commercially reasonable actions necessary to process such claim and obtain payment under the applicable insurance policy. Effective as of the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and their Plan Payees will cease to be covered by the Split Retiree Welfare Plans. The Manitowoc ParentCo Group and the Split Retiree Welfare Plans will remain solely responsible for all claims incurred by Manitowoc ParentCo Employees and Former Manitowoc ParentCo Employees and their Plan Payees, whether incurred before, on, or after the Plan Split Date.
(b)      Effective as of the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will establish certain other welfare benefit plans (such plans, the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plans ”) with terms and features (including benefit coverage options, employer contribution provisions and retiree medical

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coverage) that are substantially similar to one of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employee Benefit Plans listed on Schedule 5.1(b) (such Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employee Benefit Plans, the “ Split Welfare Plans ”) such that (for the avoidance of doubt) each Split Welfare Plan is substantially replicated by a Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plan, except as otherwise provided on Schedule 5.1(b). From and after the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date, Manitowoc Foodservice will cause each Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plan to cover those Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and their Plan Payees who immediately prior to the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date were participating in, or entitled to present or future benefits under, the corresponding Split Welfare Plan, except as otherwise provided in the Transition Services Agreement. With respect to any severance benefits owed to any (i) Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employee or any Former Manitowoc ParentCo Business Employee as a result of a termination of employment occurring before, on or after the Plan Split Date or (ii) Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employee or Former Foodservice Business Employee as a result of a termination of employment occurring prior to the Plan Split Date (the “ Retained Severance Benefits ”), the Manitowoc ParentCo Group and the applicable Manitowoc ParentCo Group Welfare Plans (including the Split Welfare Plans) will be solely responsible for all such Retained Severance Benefits. The Manitowoc Foodservice Group and the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plans will be solely responsible for all claims incurred by Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees and their Plan Payees under the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plans and Split Welfare Plans (except with respect to Retained Severance Benefits or as otherwise provided in the Transition Services Agreement) (“ Manitowoc Foodservice Welfare Claims ”) on and after the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date. Effective as of the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date, Manitowoc ParentCo will cause Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and their Plan Payees to cease to be covered by the Manitowoc ParentCo Group Welfare Plans (including the Split Welfare Plans), except as otherwise provided in the Transition Services Agreement. The Manitowoc ParentCo Group and the Manitowoc ParentCo Group Welfare Plans will remain solely responsible for all claims incurred by Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees and Former Manitowoc ParentCo Business Employees and their Plan Payees, whether incurred before, on, or after the Plan Split Date.
(c)      For purposes of this Section 5.1, a claim will be deemed “incurred” on the date that the event that gives rise to the claim occurs (for purposes of life insurance, severance, sickness, accident and disability programs) or on the date that treatment or services are provided (for purposes of health care programs).
5.2      Continuation of Elections .
(a)      As of or prior to the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice will cause the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Retiree Welfare Plans to recognize elections and designations (including, without limitation, all coverage and contribution elections and beneficiary designations, all continuation coverage and conversion elections, and all qualified medical child support orders and other orders issued by courts of competent jurisdiction) in effect with respect to Former Foodservice Business Employees prior to the

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Plan Split Date under the corresponding Split Retiree Welfare Plan, to the extent such elections and designations and orders are applicable to such Split Retiree Welfare Plan, and will continue to apply and maintain in force comparable elections and designations and orders under the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Retiree Welfare Plans for the remainder of the period or periods for which such elections or designations are by their terms effective.
(b)      As of the Plan Split Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, Manitowoc Foodservice will cause the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plans to recognize elections and designations (including, without limitation, all coverage and contribution elections and beneficiary designations, all continuation coverage and conversion elections, and all qualified medical child support orders and other orders issued by courts of competent jurisdiction) in effect with respect to Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees prior to the Plan Split Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, under the corresponding Split Welfare Plan, to the extent such elections and designations and orders are applicable to such Split Welfare Plan, and apply and maintain in force comparable elections and designations and orders under the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plans for the remainder of the period or periods for which such elections or designations are by their original terms effective.
5.3      Deductibles and Other Cost-Sharing Provisions .
(a)      As of the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice has caused the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Retiree Welfare Plans to recognize all amounts applied to deductibles, co-payments and out-of-pocket maximums with respect to Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees under the corresponding Split Retiree Welfare Plan during the plan year in which the Plan Split Date occurs, and the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Retiree Welfare Plans have not imposed any limitations on coverage for preexisting conditions other than such limitations as were applicable under the corresponding Split Retiree Welfare Plan prior to the Plan Split Date.
(b)      As of the Plan Split Date, or Applicable Transfer Date, Manitowoc Foodservice will cause the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plans to recognize all amounts applied to deductibles, co-payments and out-of-pocket maximums with respect to Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees under the corresponding Split Welfare Plan during the plan year in which the Distribution or Applicable Transfer Date occurs, and the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plans will not impose any limitations on coverage for preexisting conditions other than such limitations as were applicable under the corresponding Split Welfare Plan prior to the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date.  
5.4      Flexible Spending Account Treatment . The Manitowoc ParentCo Group and the portion of a Split Welfare Plan that consists of medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (the “ Manitowoc ParentCo Flexible Account Plan ”) shall be solely responsible for any liabilities for reimbursement of medical and dependent care claims (“ Flexible Spending Claims ”) that are (i) incurred under the Manitowoc ParentCo Flexible Account Plan prior to the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date by Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees or (ii) incurred under the

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Manitowoc ParentCo Flexible Account Plan prior to, on or after the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date by Former Foodservice Business Employees. The Manitowoc Foodservice Group and the portion of a Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plan that consists of medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts (the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Flexible Account Plan ”) shall be solely responsible for any liabilities for Flexible Spending Claims incurred on or after the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date by Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees. The applicable Manitowoc Foodservice Flexible Account Plan will, as required under Section 5.2, give effect to the elections of Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees that were in effect under the corresponding Split Welfare Plan as of the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date.
5.5      Workers’ Compensation . The Manitowoc ParentCo Group will be solely responsible for all United States (including its territories) workers’ compensation claims of Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees and Former Manitowoc ParentCo Business Employees, regardless of when the Workers’ Compensation Events to which such claims relate occur. The Manitowoc ParentCo Group will have sole authority for administering, making decisions with respect to, and paying all United States (including its territories) workers’ compensation claims of Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees with respect to Workers’ Compensation Events occurring before the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date or Applicable Transfer Date (“ Manitowoc Foodservice Workers’ Compensation Claims ”), subject to the prior consent of Manitowoc Foodservice, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The consent described in the immediately preceding sentence will be evidenced in writing with respect to any decision relating to (a) the settlement of a Manitowoc Foodservice Workers’ Compensation Claim, (b) the designation of a condition as reimbursable, or (c) the administration of ongoing litigation. Manitowoc Foodservice will, and will cause any other member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group (and each of their respective successors and assigns) to, jointly and severally indemnify, defend and hold harmless Manitowoc ParentCo and each member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group and each of their respective successors and assigns from and against any and all damages incurred by Manitowoc ParentCo arising out of or in connection with a Manitowoc Foodservice Workers’ Compensation Claim, whether such damages arise or accrue prior to, on or following the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, but only to the extent such damages are not payable under an insurance policy (other than self insurance) held by the Manitowoc ParentCo Group. To the extent any such damages are payable under an insurance policy held by the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, Manitowoc ParentCo will take all commercially reasonable actions necessary to obtain payment of such damages under the applicable insurance policy. The Manitowoc Foodservice Group will be solely responsible for all workers’ compensation claims of Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees with respect to Workers’ Compensation Events occurring on or after the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the foregoing, Manitowoc Foodservice shall assume or indemnify Manitowoc ParentCo against a portion of the letter of credit collateral obligation to the State of Wisconsin incurred by Manitowoc ParentCo in connection with the Wisconsin self-insured workers' compensation program in which Manitowoc ParentCo participates. The portion of such obligation that Manitowoc Foodservice assumes or indemnifies Manitowoc ParentCo against shall be determined on the basis of actuarial projections prepared by Manitowoc ParentCo's actuarial firm, as consented to by Manitowoc Foodservice, provided that such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

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5.6      COBRA . Effective as of the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will assume or will cause the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plans to assume sole responsibility for compliance with COBRA after the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date for all Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees, Former Foodservice Business Employees and their “qualified beneficiaries” for whom a “qualifying event” occurs before, on or after the Plan Split Date or the Applicable Transfer Date. Manitowoc ParentCo, the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, or a Split Welfare Plan will remain solely responsible for compliance with COBRA before, on and after the Plan Split Date or Applicable Transfer Date for Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees, Former Manitowoc ParentCo Business Employees and their “qualified beneficiaries.” The terms “qualified beneficiaries” and “qualifying event” will have the meanings given to them under Code Section 4980B and ERISA Sections 601-608. For the avoidance of doubt, Section 5.1(b) will govern whether the Manitowoc Foodservice Spinoff Welfare Plans or Split Welfare Plans are responsible for claims incurred by Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees, Former Foodservice Business Employees, or their qualified beneficiaries, while receiving continuation coverage under COBRA.
ARTICLE 6
NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
6.1      Kysor SERPs . Effective on or prior to the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo shall (or shall cause its Affiliates to) assign, and Manitowoc Foodservice will assume, each Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan sponsored by Kysor Industrial Corporation, the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan established for the benefit of Emanuele Lanzani (collectively, the “ Foodservice SERPs ”) and any related trust or similar funding arrangement dedicated to such Foodservice SERPs. Following such assignment and assumption, Manitowoc Foodservice shall be solely responsible for, and Manitowoc ParentCo shall have no obligation with respect to, benefits payable under such Foodservice SERPs.
6.2      Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan . On or prior to the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or another member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group shall establish and adopt a supplemental executive retirement plan (the “ Manitowoc Foodservice SERP ”) to provide each Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employee who was a participant in the Manitowoc ParentCo Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (the “ Manitowoc ParentCo SERP ”) as of immediately prior to the Distribution Date (the “ Manitowoc Foodservice SERP Beneficiaries ”) benefits accrued in respect of service with, and compensation from, Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice through the Distribution Date. After the Distribution Date, the Manitowoc Foodservice SERP shall provide benefits to Manitowoc Foodservice SERP Beneficiaries who were participants in the Manitowoc ParentCo SERP as of immediately prior to the Distribution Date that are substantially similar in form, timing and amount to those to which such Manitowoc Foodservice SERP Beneficiary would have been entitled to under the Manitowoc ParentCo SERP had such person’s employment with Manitowoc ParentCo or its Affiliates continued without interruption during the period of such person’s employment with Manitowoc Foodservice or its Affiliates. As of the Distribution Date, the Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees shall no longer participate in the Manitowoc ParentCo SERP and shall instead be eligible to participate in the Manitowoc Foodservice SERP. On or prior to the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo shall pay to

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Manitowoc Foodservice an amount equal to the benefit accrued under the Manitowoc ParentCo SERP as of the Distribution Date with respect to the Manitowoc Foodservice SERP Beneficiaries.
6.3      Deferred Compensation Plan .
(a)      On or prior to the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or another member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group shall establish and adopt deferred compensation plans for its key employees and directors (the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Plan ”) to provide each Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employee who was a participant in the Manitowoc ParentCo Deferred Compensation Plan (the “ Manitowoc ParentCo DCP ”) as of immediately prior to the Distribution Date (the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Beneficiaries ”) benefits accrued in respect of service and compensation following the Distribution Date substantially similar to those accrued with respect to such person under the Manitowoc ParentCo DCP as of immediately prior to the Distribution Date. As of the Distribution Date, the Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees shall no longer participate in the Manitowoc ParentCo DCP.
(b)      The liabilities in respect of Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Beneficiaries under the Manitowoc ParentCo DCP shall be assumed by the member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group which sponsors the Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Plan, effective as of the Effective Time; provided that such liabilities in respect of each such Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Beneficiary who is a Delayed Transfer Employee shall be assumed by such member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group effective as of close of business on the Applicable Transfer Date. Manitowoc ParentCo shall have sole responsibility for the administration of the Manitowoc ParentCo DCP and the payment of benefits thereunder to or on behalf of Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees, and no member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group shall have any liability or responsibility therefor. Manitowoc Foodservice Group shall have sole responsibility for the administration of the Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Plan and the payment of benefits thereunder to or on behalf of Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees, and no member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group shall have any liability or responsibility therefor.
(c)      Each share unit relating to Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock credited to “Program A” of the Manitowoc ParentCo DCP and the Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Plan (a “ ParentCo Share Unit ”) on the Distribution Date shall be converted into, upon the Distribution being made, an adjusted ParentCo Share Unit and an equal number of share units relating to Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock (the “ Foodservice Share Units ”). The adjusted ParentCo Share Units and the Foodservice Share Units held in the Manitowoc ParentCo DCP and the Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Plan shall continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions as apply to ParentCo Share Units immediately prior to the Effective Time.
(d)      On or prior to the Effective Time, Manitowoc Foodservice or another member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group shall establish a rabbi trust in a form that is substantially comparable to the rabbi trust maintained by Manitowoc ParentCo with respect to the

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Manitowoc Foodservice SERP and the Manitowoc ParentCo DCP in effect immediately prior to the Effective Time. In connection with the assumption of the liabilities under the Manitowoc Foodservice SERP and the Manitowoc ParentCo DCP in respect of Manitowoc Foodservice SERP Beneficiaries and Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Beneficiaries, Manitowoc ParentCo shall (or shall cause a Manitowoc ParentCo Group entity to), as soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, transfer assets from the Manitowoc ParentCo rabbi trust relating to the accrued benefit of such Manitowoc Foodservice SERP Beneficiaries under the Manitowoc ParentCo SERP and the Manitowoc ParentCo DCP accounts of such Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Beneficiaries in an amount equal to the funded percentage of such liabilities (as determined by Manitowoc ParentCo’s actuary) as of the Effective Time to the rabbi trust established by Manitowoc Foodservice with respect to the Manitowoc Foodservice SERP and the Manitowoc Foodservice Deferred Compensation Plan as of the Effective Time.
ARTICLE 7
OTHER TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEE MATTERS
7.1      Certain Foreign National Employees . The parties recognize that certain of the U.S. Transferred Employees and possibly Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees are in nonimmigrant visa status or have applications for lawful permanent residence pending with the relevant governmental authorities (the “ Affected Foreign National Employees ”). The parties further recognize that new or amended petitions with respect to such Affected Foreign National Employees may be required in certain of these cases, unless Manitowoc Foodservice is deemed the “successor-in-interest” to Manitowoc ParentCo (as such term is used in pronouncements by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (“ USCIS ”)) with respect to such Affected Foreign National Employees. Accordingly, Manitowoc Foodservice hereby expressly agrees to assume, and Manitowoc ParentCo hereby assigns, in each case effective as of the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, all of the immigration related liabilities of the Affected Foreign National Employees (including, without limitation, any obligations, liabilities and undertakings arising from or under attestations made in each certified and still effective Labor Condition Application filed by Manitowoc ParentCo with respect to any such Affected Foreign National Employees). The parties each agree to take such actions as may reasonably be requested at and following the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date to document to the USCIS or such other governmental agency, as the case may be, the “successor-in-interest” relationship with respect to any Affected Foreign National Employees.
7.2      Workers’ Compensation . The U.S. Transferred Employees and Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees will be covered under Manitowoc ParentCo’s workers’ compensation insurance until 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date. On and after the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, the U.S. Transferred Employees and Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees will be covered under the workers’ compensation insurance of Manitowoc Foodservice.
7.3      Delayed Transfer Employees . Upon mutual agreement of Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo, any employee whose employment transfers within 6 months after the Distribution Date from the Manitowoc ParentCo Group to the Manitowoc Foodservice Group or

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from the Manitowoc Foodservice Group to the Manitowoc ParentCo Group because such employee was inadvertently and erroneously treated as employed by the wrong employer on the Distribution Date and who was continuously employed by a member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group or the Manitowoc ParentCo Group (as applicable) from the Distribution Date through the date such employee commences employment with a member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group or Manitowoc Foodservice Group (as applicable) will be a “ Delayed Transfer Employee ”; provided that no employee of either Group who is covered by a collective bargaining agreement at the time such employee transfers to the other Group will be a Delayed Transfer Employee. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, no employee will be considered a Delayed Transfer Employee unless the mutual agreement with respect to, and Applicable Transfer Date of, any Delayed Transfer Employee occurs on or before the date that is 6 months after the Distribution Date.
ARTICLE 8
NON-U.S. TRANSFERRED EMPLOYEE MATTERS
8.1      Non-U.S. Transferred Employees .
(a)      Subject to Section 7.3 herein, effective as of the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, Manitowoc Foodservice agrees to employ, or cause one of its applicable Affiliates to employ, the Non-U.S. Employees who accept offers of employment from the applicable Affiliate of Manitowoc Foodservice or who otherwise become employees of the applicable Affiliate of Manitowoc Foodservice by operation of law (other than any Eligible Inactive Employee). Where a transfer of employment is necessary, such transfer will be carried out in compliance with applicable transfer laws and regulations, including, without limitation, the European Union Acquired Rights Directive (as amended and as implemented from country to country from time to time) or any such similar transfer law or regulation in other countries that provides for the transfer of employment by operation of law (such transfer laws and regulations collectively, the “ Transfer Laws ”). Where a transfer of employment is necessary and the Transfer Laws are not applicable, Manitowoc Foodservice agrees that the employment of each Non-U.S. Employee will be transferred to Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates by substitution of employer, three-party contract, assignment, subjective novation, or as may otherwise reasonably be required or permitted to obtain the consent of the Non-U.S. Employee to the transfer and to the extent possible without triggering the obligation to pay severance or other termination liabilities. The parties agree to cooperate fully and timely in the transition activities and also to comply (and cause their applicable Affiliates to comply) with the Transfer Laws.
(b)      In the event that, within thirty (30) days after the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, a Non-U.S. Employee is found not to have transferred to Manitowoc Foodservice or its applicable Affiliate (when such transfer was contemplated by the Separation Agreement or this Agreement), then Manitowoc Foodservice, in consultation with Manitowoc ParentCo, will as soon as practicable, but in any event within ten (10) days that are business days in the relevant jurisdiction of being so requested by Manitowoc ParentCo, make or cause an Affiliate to make to each such Non-U.S. Employee an offer in writing meeting the requirements of Section 8.1(a) to employ him or her effective

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immediately. As of acceptance of the offer made pursuant to this Section 8.1(b), the employment of the Non-U.S. Employee will terminate with Manitowoc ParentCo or its applicable Affiliate.
(c)      If within thirty (30) days after the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, any employee of Manitowoc ParentCo or any Manitowoc ParentCo Affiliate (other than a Non-U.S. Employee) is found to have transferred to Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates (when such transfer was not contemplated by the Separation Agreement or this Agreement), (i) Manitowoc ParentCo in consultation with Manitowoc Foodservice will as soon as practicable, but in any event within ten (10) days that are business days in the relevant jurisdiction of being so requested by Manitowoc Foodservice, make or cause one of its Affiliates to make to each such person an offer in writing to employ him or her effective immediately and (ii) Manitowoc ParentCo’s offer will be for terms and conditions of employment that are substantially comparable to the corresponding provisions of the employee’s contract of employment as existing immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date. As of acceptance of the offer made pursuant to this Section 8.1(c), the employment of the employee will terminate with Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates, as applicable.
(d)      If any Eligible Inactive Employee on a non-U.S. payroll becomes eligible to return to active work status after the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date and at a time when he or she would be entitled to reemployment under either applicable law or Manitowoc ParentCo’s policies and procedures in existence immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates will immediately take such steps as may be necessary to employ the Eligible Inactive Employee. Such employment will satisfy the requirements of applicable law and Manitowoc ParentCo’s policies and procedures in existence immediately prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date. In addition, the termination of the Eligible Inactive Employee from Manitowoc ParentCo or its Affiliate and the employment of such Eligible Inactive Employee by Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates will, if possible, be conducted in such a manner as to avoid triggering the obligation to pay the Eligible Inactive Employee severance or other termination liabilities. Any Eligible Inactive Employee who becomes employed by Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates pursuant to this Section 8.1(d) will be treated as a Non-U.S. Transferred Employee as of his or her date of hire with Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates (which date of hire will be substituted for the “Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date” as to that Non-U.S. Transferred Employee for all purposes of this Agreement).
8.2      Non-U.S. Employee Benefits .
(a)      Manitowoc Foodservice will, or will cause its Affiliates to, establish or maintain the Manitowoc Foodservice Non-U.S. Plans and such other employee benefit plans outside of the United States as may be required by applicable law and Section 8.1(a).
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adoption of the Manitowoc Foodservice Non-U.S. Plan of the same type), Manitowoc ParentCo and/or its Affiliates will cease all responsibility or liability with respect to coverage for any Non-U.S. Transferred Employee and any Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee under any Employee Benefit Plans maintained by Manitowoc ParentCo or any of its Affiliates. To the extent such coverages are permitted to cease under applicable law and are not continued by Manitowoc ParentCo or its Affiliates in accordance with the immediately following sentence, the coverages will so cease immediately prior to the Plan Split Date. To the extent (i) such coverages are required to continue on or beyond said applicable date under applicable law or (ii) Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice agree in writing that any such coverages will continue after said applicable date for other purposes not inconsistent with applicable law, Manitowoc ParentCo and/or its Affiliates will continue to provide coverage for any Non-U.S. Transferred Employee and any Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee under any benefit plans, programs or policies maintained by Manitowoc ParentCo or any of its Affiliates on and after the aforesaid date to the extent so required or agreed, and Manitowoc Foodservice and its Affiliates will indemnify Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates and reimburse them for any and all expenses (as defined in Section 8.2(a) above) incurred under such plans in respect of such continuation of coverage on and after the aforesaid date. Reimbursement under this Section 8.2(b) will be made within thirty (30) days after Manitowoc Foodservice or its applicable Affiliate receives from Manitowoc ParentCo or its applicable Affiliate an itemized statement setting forth the types and amounts of such expenses. Schedule 8.2 sets forth the Manitowoc ParentCo Non-U.S. Plans, if any, in which Non-U.S. Transferred Employees and any Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees will continue to participate on and after the Plan Split Date or such other applicable date, as well as the anticipated date on which their participation in such plans will cease.
(c)      During the period from the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date through 11:59 p.m. on the day preceding the Plan Split Date, Manitowoc Foodservice will assume and fulfill, and will cause its Affiliates to assume and fulfill, in a timely manner, all of the accrued obligations and liabilities relating to the vacation, annual leave, and holiday policies (collectively, “ Paid Leave Days ”) of Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates immediately prior to the Plan Split Date with regard to Non-U.S. Transferred Employees and any Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees, including allowing Non-U.S. Transferred Employees and Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees to use and be paid for their accrued but unused Paid Leave Days. On and after the Plan Split Date and subject to Section 8.3 below and the requirements of applicable law, Non-U.S. Transferred Employees and Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employees will be entitled to accrue and use Paid Leave Days only in accordance with the policies and procedures of Manitowoc Foodservice or its Affiliates applicable to similarly situated employees.
8.3      Service Credit . Without limiting anything in Section 8.1 above and consistent therewith, Manitowoc Foodservice and its Affiliates will provide each Non-U.S. Transferred Employee with full credit for service recognized by Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates for all purposes (but not for any defined benefit pension plan or retiree medical plan purpose unless either a plan-to-plan transfer of assets and liabilities has occurred or applicable law requires the recognition

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of such service); provided that in no event will Manitowoc Foodservice or any of its Affiliates be required to provide any service credit to any Non-U.S. Transferred Employee to the extent Manitowoc Foodservice or its applicable Affiliate determines in its discretion that the provision of such credit would result in any duplication of benefits or unusual or unintended increase in benefits. To the extent that a Non-U.S. Transferred Employee is paid severance as a result of his transfer of employment to Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates, and to the extent permitted by applicable law, neither Manitowoc Foodservice nor its applicable Affiliate will be required to provide that Non-U.S. Transferred Employee with full credit for service recognized by Manitowoc ParentCo or Manitowoc ParentCo’s Affiliate, for purposes of any future severance or severance-like payments.
8.4      Immigration and Visa Matters . Where legally permissible and unless the parties agree otherwise, Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates will assume, in each case effective as of the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, any work permits, visas or other immigration documents relating to any Non-U.S. Transferred Employee. The employing entity of the Non-U.S. Transferred Employee will be solely responsible for the costs associated with the transfer of these documents, including, if necessary, the costs of third-party attorneys or consultants. Where permitted by law and/or applicable regulation, Manitowoc ParentCo will assign to Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates, and will cause its applicable Affiliate to assign to Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates, in each case effective as of the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, such work permits, visas or other immigration documents and all immigration-related liabilities.
ARTICLE 9
EQUITY AWARDS AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION
9.1      Outstanding ParentCo Equity Compensation Awards .
(a)      Each Manitowoc ParentCo Equity Compensation Award that is outstanding as of the Distribution will be adjusted as described below, so that each holder of a Manitowoc ParentCo Equity Compensation Award will hold adjusted equity awards comprised of a Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Award and a Cranes Equity Compensation Award unless otherwise provided in this Section 9.1(a); provided that, effective immediately prior to the Distribution, the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee may provide for different adjustments with respect to some or all of a holder’s Manitowoc ParentCo Equity Compensation Awards. For greater certainty, any adjustments made by the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee will be deemed incorporated by reference herein as if fully set forth below and will be binding on the parties hereto and their respective subsidiaries.
(i)      Each Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Option generally will be adjusted in the manner described below, effective as of the Distribution Date and immediately prior to the Distribution, so that immediately following the Distribution each Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Option holder will hold Cranes Stock Options and Manitowoc Foodservice Stock Options in lieu of the Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Options previously held. The following procedure will generally be applied to each Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Option with the

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same grant date and exercise price held by each Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Option holder as of the Distribution Date:
(1)      The Cranes Stock Option will have an exercise price equal to the applicable Cranes Price. The number of Cranes Stock Options will equal the number of Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Options to which they relate. Such Cranes Stock Options will be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Options to which they relate.
(2)      The Manitowoc Foodservice Stock Option will have an exercise price equal to the applicable Manitowoc Foodservice Price. The number of Manitowoc Foodservice Stock Options will equal the number of Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Options. Such Manitowoc Foodservice Stock Options will be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Options to which they relate.
(ii)      With respect to Manitowoc ParentCo Restricted Shares, Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSUs and Manitowoc ParentCo Performance Shares:
(1)      Each holder of Manitowoc ParentCo Restricted Shares will generally receive from Manitowoc Foodservice, as of the time of the Distribution Date and immediately prior to the Distribution, Manitowoc Foodservice Restricted Shares determined in the same manner as for other shareholders of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock. Such Manitowoc Foodservice Restricted Shares will be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Manitowoc ParentCo Restricted Shares to which they relate (including the right to receive dividends or other distributions). Each Manitowoc ParentCo Restricted Share will continue to be one Cranes Restricted Share which will be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Manitowoc ParentCo Restricted Shares to which it relates.
(2)      Each holder of Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSUs will generally receive from Manitowoc Foodservice, as of the time of the Distribution Date and immediately prior to the Distribution, Manitowoc Foodservice Time-Based RSUs, determined in the same manner as for shareholders of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock. All Manitowoc Foodservice Time-Based RSUs will be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other terms and conditions as the Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSUs to which they relate. Each Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSU will continue to be a Cranes Time-Based RSU which will be subject to the same vesting requirements and dates and other

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terms and conditions as the Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSU to which it relates.
(3)      All Manitowoc ParentCo Performance Share awards for which the performance period has ended on or prior to the Distribution Date will be earned or forfeited based on the achievement of the applicable performance objectives as of the end of such performance period and will have been settled (or will be deemed to have been settled for purposes of determining the amount and type of equity received by the award holders in connection with the Distribution) in unrestricted shares of Manitowoc ParentCo Common Stock prior to the Distribution Date. The determination of whether any portion of the Manitowoc ParentCo Performance Shares has been earned based on the achievement of the applicable performance objectives will be made by the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee in accordance with the applicable Manitowoc ParentCo LTIP.
(4)      All Manitowoc ParentCo Performance Share awards for which the performance period has not ended on or prior to the Distribution Date will be earned at the target performance level and will be converted immediately prior to the Distribution into a number of Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSUs equal to the target number of Manitowoc ParentCo Performance Shares subject to the award, without pro ration for the partial performance period. Such Manitowoc ParentCo Time-Based RSUs shall be adjusted in accordance with Section 9.1(a)(ii)(2), and shall remain subject to a requirement of continued service until the end of the original performance period, subject to earlier vesting upon death, disability, an involuntary termination without cause or a voluntary termination with good reason, in each case to the extent provided in the applicable award agreement.
(b)      In the event a change in control (as defined in the applicable equity incentive plan or award agreement) occurs with respect to Manitowoc ParentCo, then (i) any accelerated vesting and/or exercisability applicable to Cranes Equity Compensation Awards held by Cranes Employees and Former Cranes Business Employees shall apply to the Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Awards then held by such individuals, subject to any “double trigger” or similar requirement in the applicable equity incentive plan or award agreement, and (ii) any accelerated vesting and/or exercisability applicable to Cranes Equity Compensation Awards then held by Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees shall apply, subject to any “double trigger” or similar requirement in the applicable equity incentive plan or award agreement. In the event a change in control (as defined in the applicable equity incentive plan or award agreement) occurs with respect to Manitowoc Foodservice, then (x) any accelerated vesting and/or exercisability applicable to Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Awards held by Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees

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shall apply to the Cranes Equity Compensation Awards then held by such individuals, subject to any “double trigger” or similar requirement in the applicable equity incentive plan or award agreement, and (y) any accelerated vesting and/or exercisability applicable to Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Awards then held by Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees and Former Manitowoc ParentCo Business Employees shall apply, subject to any “double trigger” or similar requirement in the applicable equity incentive plan or award agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Section 9.1(b) will not apply to the extent that it would cause adverse tax consequences under Code Section 409A.
(c)      Prior to the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice will establish an equity compensation plan (subject to approval by the Manitowoc Foodservice Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee thereof), so that upon the Distribution, Manitowoc Foodservice will have in effect an equity compensation plan that allows grants of equity compensation awards subject to substantially the same terms as those that apply to the corresponding Manitowoc ParentCo Equity Compensation Awards. From and after the Distribution Date, each Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Award will be subject to the terms of the Manitowoc Foodservice equity compensation plan, the award agreement governing such Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Award and any Employment Agreement to which the applicable holder is a party. From and after the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice will retain, pay, perform, fulfill and discharge all liabilities arising out of or relating to the Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Awards. Manitowoc ParentCo will retain, pay, perform, fulfill and discharge all liabilities arising out of or relating to the Cranes Equity Compensation Awards.
(d)      In all events, the adjustments provided for in this Section 9.1 will be made in a manner that, as determined by Manitowoc ParentCo, avoids adverse tax consequences to holders under Code Section 409A.
9.2      Conformity with Non-U.S. Laws . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, (a) to the extent any of the provisions in this Article 9 (or any equity award described herein) do not conform with applicable non-U.S. laws (including provisions for the collection of withholding taxes), such provisions shall be modified to the extent necessary to conform with such non-U.S. laws in such manner as is equitable and to preserve the intent hereof, as determined by the parties in good faith, and (b) the provisions of this Article 9 may be modified to the extent necessary to avoid undue cost or administrative burden arising out of the application of this Article 9 to awards subject to non-U.S. laws.
9.3      Tax Withholding and Reporting .
(a)      Except as otherwise required by applicable non-U.S. law, the appropriate member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group will be responsible for all income and payroll taxes, withholding and reporting with respect to Cranes Equity Compensation Awards and Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Awards held by Manitowoc ParentCo Employees and Former Cranes Business Employees. Except as otherwise required by applicable non-U.S. law, the appropriate member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will be responsible for all income and payroll taxes, withholding and reporting with respect to

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Cranes Equity Compensation Awards and Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Awards held by Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees and Former Foodservice Business Employees. Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice hereby designate the other party as an agent for withholding pursuant to IRS Revenue Procedure 70-6 and to accept such designation to effectuate the intent of this Section 9.3(a). Manitowoc ParentCo or Manitowoc Foodservice, as applicable, shall facilitate performance by the other party to this Agreement (each a “ Party ”) of its obligations hereunder by promptly remitting amounts or shares withheld in conjunction with a transfer of shares or cash, either (as mutually agreed by the Parties) directly to the applicable taxing authority or to the other Party for remittance to such taxing authority. The Parties will cooperate and communicate with each other and with third-party providers to effectuate withholding and remittance of taxes, as well as required tax reporting, in a timely, efficient and appropriate manner. Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice shall, to the extent practicable, (i) treat Manitowoc Foodservice as a “successor employer” and Manitowoc ParentCo as a “predecessor,” within the meaning of Sections 3121(a)(1) and 3306(b)(1) of the Code, with respect to Transferred Employees for purposes of taxes imposed under the United States Federal Unemployment Tax Act or the United States Federal Insurance Contributions Act, and (ii) cooperate with each other to avoid, to the extent possible, the filing of more than one IRS Form W-2 with respect to each Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employee for the year in which the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date for such Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employee occurs. The obligations to cooperate and support the other in respect of such tax withholding and remittance shall not continue beyond the termination or expiration of such or similar transition services under the Transition Services Agreement.
(b)      If Manitowoc ParentCo or Manitowoc Foodservice determines in its reasonable judgment that any action required under this Article 9 will not achieve the intended tax, accounting and legal results, including, without limitation, the intended results under Code Section 409A or FASB ASC Topic 718 – Stock Compensation, then at the request of Manitowoc ParentCo or Manitowoc Foodservice, as applicable, Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will mutually cooperate in taking such actions as are necessary or appropriate to achieve such results, or most nearly achieve such results if the originally-intended results are not fully attainable.
9.4      Employment Treatment .
(a)      Continuous employment with the Manitowoc Foodservice Group and the Cranes Group following the Distribution Date will be deemed to be continuing service for purposes of vesting and exercisability for the Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Awards and the Cranes Equity Compensation Awards. However, in the event that a Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employee terminates employment after the Distribution Date and becomes employed by the Cranes Group, for purposes of Article 9, the Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employee will be deemed terminated and the terms and conditions of the applicable performance incentive plan under which grants were made will apply. Similarly, in the event that a Cranes Employee terminates employment after the Distribution Date and becomes employed by the Manitowoc Foodservice Group, for purposes of Article

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9, the Cranes Employee will be deemed terminated and the terms and conditions of the performance incentive plan under which grants were made will apply. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of this Article 9 only, if an individual is a Delayed Transfer Employee, such individual will not be considered to have terminated on his or her Applicable Transfer Date. In addition, a non-employee member of the board of directors of Manitowoc ParentCo or Manitowoc Foodservice will be treated in a similar manner to that described in this Section 9.4(a).
(b)      If, after the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo or Manitowoc Foodservice identifies an administrative error in: the individuals identified as holding Cranes Equity Compensation Awards and Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Awards; the amount of such awards so held; the vesting level of such awards; or any other error; then Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will mutually cooperate in taking such actions as are necessary or appropriate to place, as nearly as reasonably practicable, the individual and Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice in the position in which they would have been had the error not occurred.
9.5      Payment of Option Exercise Prices . Upon the exercise of a Cranes Stock Option or a Manitowoc Foodservice Stock Option, the exercise price of such stock option will be remitted in cash by the option administrator to the issuer of the option (the appropriate member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group or the Manitowoc Foodservice Group, as applicable) and the applicable withholding taxes will be remitted in cash by the option administrator to the entity (the appropriate department at the appropriate entity within the Manitowoc ParentCo Group or the Manitowoc Foodservice Group, as applicable) responsible for payroll taxes, withholding and reporting with respect to the option pursuant to Section 9.3. Upon vesting or payment, as applicable, of restricted shares, restricted stock units, performance shares or deferred shares, the applicable withholding will be remitted in cash by the administrator to the entity (the appropriate member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group or the Manitowoc Foodservice Group, as applicable) responsible for payroll taxes, withholding and reporting with respect to such awards pursuant to Section 9.3. To the extent necessary to provide the withholding amount in cash to the entity responsible for payroll taxes, withholding, and reporting, the issuer of the applicable award will provide the withholding amount in cash. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the method of remittance of the exercise price of any stock option or any applicable withholding taxes may vary for legal or administrative reasons.
9.6      Dividends/Dividend Equivalents . With respect to dividends on Manitowoc Foodservice Restricted Shares or dividend equivalents on Manitowoc Foodservice Time-Based RSUs payable by Manitowoc Foodservice to Manitowoc ParentCo Group employees or service providers (including former Manitowoc Parent Group employees or service providers who did not become Manitowoc Foodservice Group employees or service providers), Manitowoc Foodservice will make such payments to Manitowoc ParentCo, and Manitowoc ParentCo, as an agent for Manitowoc Foodservice, will make such payments to such Manitowoc ParentCo employee or service provider and will be responsible for any applicable payroll taxes, withholding and reporting in accordance with Section 9.3(a). With respect to dividends on Cranes Restricted Shares or dividend equivalents on Cranes Time-Based RSUs payable by Manitowoc ParentCo to Manitowoc Foodservice Group employees or service providers (including former Manitowoc Foodservice

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Group employees or service providers), Manitowoc ParentCo will make such payments to Manitowoc Foodservice, and Manitowoc Foodservice, as an agent for Manitowoc ParentCo, will make such payments to such Manitowoc Foodservice Group employees or service providers and will be responsible for payroll taxes, withholding and reporting in accordance with Section 9.3(a).
9.7      Equity Award Administration . Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo agree that Charles Schwab will be the administrator and recordkeeper for the Manitowoc Foodservice and Cranes Equity Compensation Awards outstanding as of the Distribution for the life of the relevant awards, unless the parties mutually agree otherwise.
9.8      Registration . Manitowoc ParentCo will register the Manitowoc Foodservice Common Stock relating to the Manitowoc Foodservice Equity Compensation Awards and make any necessary filings with the appropriate Governmental Authorities as required under U.S. and foreign securities laws.
9.9      Short-Term Incentive Plan . The transfer of employment of any Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employee to the Manitowoc Foodservice Group shall not be considered a termination of employment for purposes of any then-completed performance period under the Manitowoc ParentCo Short-Term Incentive Plan, and Manitowoc ParentCo will be responsible for paying any amounts to which such transferred employees become entitled under such Short-Term Incentive Plan.
ARTICLE 10
OTHER EMPLOYMENT MATTERS
10.1      Notification of Organizing Activity . Each party agrees to provide the other, to the extent permitted by applicable law, with prompt notice of and information about any effort by any union to organize any of its employees at any facility or property shared by Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates with Manitowoc ParentCo. Such obligation will cease on the date Manitowoc Foodservice or its Affiliate and Manitowoc ParentCo no longer share the facility or property.
10.2      Contractors . As of the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, in each country and where legally permissible, Manitowoc ParentCo or its applicable Affiliate will assign to Manitowoc Foodservice or its applicable Affiliate the engagements of Transferred Contractors and Manitowoc Foodservice or its applicable Affiliate will accept such assignments. Where not legally permissible to assign such engagements, Manitowoc ParentCo or its applicable Affiliate will terminate the engagements of each Transferred Contractor as of the applicable Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date, and immediately thereafter Manitowoc Foodservice or its applicable Affiliate will offer to engage such Transferred Contractor.
10.3      Expatriates . Manitowoc Foodservice will assume and honor, or will cause its applicable Affiliate to assume and honor, any agreements, obligations and liabilities relating to any Transferred Employee who is an expatriate, including, without limitation, agreements, obligations and liabilities relating to repatriation, relocation, equalization of taxes and living standards in the host country. For purposes of this Section 10.3, the term “expatriate” will refer to any employee who was hired in one country by Manitowoc ParentCo or one of its Affiliates, designated as an expatriate, and sent to work in another country on a temporary basis.

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10.4      Shared Employee Contracts .
(a)      At the written request of Manitowoc Foodservice, Manitowoc ParentCo will, and will cause other members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group to, to the extent permitted by the applicable Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Employee Contract and applicable law, make available to Manitowoc Foodservice or applicable members of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group the benefits and rights under the Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Employee Contracts, including, but not limited to, the investigation, prosecution, and/or defense of litigation to enforce a Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Employee Contract on behalf of Manitowoc Foodservice, which are substantially comparable to the benefits and rights enjoyed by the Manitowoc ParentCo Group under each Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Employee Contract for which such request is made by Manitowoc Foodservice to the extent such benefits and rights relate to the Transferred Businesses; provided that the applicable members of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will assume and discharge (or promptly reimburse Manitowoc ParentCo for) the obligations and liabilities under the relevant Manitowoc ParentCo Shared Employee Contracts associated with the benefits and rights so made available to them.
(b)      At the written request of Manitowoc ParentCo, Manitowoc Foodservice will, and will cause other members of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group to, to the extent permitted by the applicable Manitowoc Foodservice Shared Employee Contract and applicable law, make available to Manitowoc ParentCo or applicable members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group the benefits and rights under the Manitowoc Foodservice Shared Employee Contracts, including, but not limited to, the investigation, prosecution, and/or defense of litigation to enforce a Manitowoc Foodservice Shared Employee Contract on behalf of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, which are substantially comparable to the benefits and rights enjoyed by the Manitowoc Foodservice Group under each Manitowoc Foodservice Shared Employee Contract for which such request is made by Manitowoc ParentCo, to the extent such benefits and rights relate to the Manitowoc ParentCo Business; provided that the applicable members of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group will assume and discharge (or promptly reimburse Manitowoc Foodservice) the obligations and liabilities under the relevant Manitowoc Foodservice Shared Employee Contracts associated with the benefits and rights so made available to them.
10.5      Restrictions on Hiring of Current and Former Employees After Distribution Date .
(a)      For a period of twelve (12) months after the Distribution Date, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates will not solicit for hire or hire employees of Manitowoc Foodservice or any of its Affiliates, and Manitowoc Foodservice and its Affiliates will not solicit for hire or hire employees of Manitowoc ParentCo or any of its Affiliates, unless written approval for such hiring is given by the senior Human Resources officers of Manitowoc ParentCo and of Manitowoc Foodservice prior to any offer of employment being extended either verbally or in writing; provided that such prohibition shall not apply in the case of employment transfers that the parties agree were made in error. Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will be responsible

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for implementing appropriate internal procedures to ensure compliance with this Section 10.5(a).
(b)      Nothing in Section 10.5(a) will prevent Manitowoc ParentCo and its Affiliates from hiring a former employee of Manitowoc Foodservice or one of its Affiliates, or Manitowoc Foodservice and its Affiliates from hiring a former employee of Manitowoc ParentCo or one of its Affiliates (the entity engaging in such hiring will be referred to as the “ Hiring Entity ” and the entity for whom the employee formerly worked will be referred to as the “ Former Employer ”), provided that the former employee was either involuntarily terminated by the Former Employer or voluntarily terminated his or her employment prior to being contacted by or applying for employment with the Hiring Entity.
(c)      Notwithstanding anything else in Sections 10.5(a) or (b) and to the extent permitted by applicable law, for the period beginning on the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date and ending on the first anniversary of the Distribution Date, none of Manitowoc ParentCo, Manitowoc Foodservice or their Affiliates will solicit for employment or employ (or engage as an independent contractor or consultant) any employee who refuses a transfer of employment contemplated by Sections 2.1(a) or 8.1(a).
(d)      The provisions of this Section 10.5 of this Agreement are severable. In the event that any provision of this Section 10.5 is deemed unenforceable, a court of competent jurisdiction shall reform such provision to the extent necessary to cause it to be enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law. The parties agree that they desire the court to reform such provision, and therefore agree that the court will have jurisdiction to do so and that they will abide by what the court determines.
ARTICLE 11
RESPONSIBILITY FOR EMPLOYEES AND CONTRACTORS
11.1      Responsibility for Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees . Except as expressly provided otherwise herein and subject to Section 11.7 hereof, Manitowoc Foodservice, to the exclusion of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, will and will cause its applicable Affiliates to assume, be responsible for, and pay, perform, satisfy and discharge, any and all employment, compensation, employee benefit, and benefit plan fiduciary liabilities relating to any U.S. Employee, U.S. Transferred Employee, Non-U.S. Employee, Non-U.S. Transferred Employee, Other U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee, Other Non-U.S. Manitowoc Foodservice Employee, and future employees of Manitowoc Foodservice and its Affiliates or of the Transferred Businesses (in the case of an employee who terminated employment prior to the preparation of the initial versions of Schedules 1(a) and 1(b), such employee will be considered to have been an employee of the Transferred Businesses if he or she was employed in or provided a majority of his or her services to the Transferred Business as of the date of such termination, or if his or her claim relates exclusively to the provision of services to the Transferred Businesses, regardless of whether or to what degree he or she also provided services to other businesses) (all such employees, the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees ”), which arise before, on or after the Distribution Date, including, without limitation:

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(a)      those arising from any claim that Manitowoc ParentCo or any of its Manitowoc ParentCo Group Affiliates is the actual employer, co-employer or joint employer of any of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees;
(b)      any and all employment-related claims under any national or local law or ordinance, all as they may have been or may in the future be amended;
(c)      all liabilities relating to or arising out of any alleged failure to comply with the Transfer Laws with respect to the Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees; and
(d)      all termination and severance liabilities; claims for lost wages, compensation, and benefits; claims for damages; claims for breach of fiduciary duty without regard to whether such claims might also be deemed to be in any sense claims for benefits; and claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal; together with all costs and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys fees) associated therewith,
(collectively, and with the other liabilities for which any member of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group is explicitly responsible under the terms of this Agreement, the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Liabilities ”); provided that the Manitowoc ParentCo Benefit liabilities, as defined in Section 11.6(a) below, will not be Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Liabilities.
11.2      Responsibility for Manitowoc Foodservice Group Contractors . Except as expressly provided otherwise herein and subject to Section 11.7 hereof, Manitowoc Foodservice, to the exclusion of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, will and will cause their applicable Affiliates to assume, be responsible for, and pay, perform, satisfy and discharge, any and all liabilities relating to any Transferred Contractor and any other past, present, and future Contractor of Manitowoc Foodservice or its Affiliates or of the Transferred Businesses (such Contractor will be considered to have been engaged by the Transferred Businesses if he or she provided a majority of his or her services to the Transferred Businesses or if his or her claim relates exclusively to the provision of services to the Transferred Businesses, regardless of whether or to what degree he or she also provided services to other businesses) (the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Group Contractors ”) which arise before, on or after the Effective Date, including, without limitation, all Liabilities relating to or arising out of the assignment or termination by Manitowoc ParentCo or its Affiliates of the engagements of such Manitowoc Foodservice Group Contractors (the “ Manitowoc Foodservice Contractor Liabilities ”).
11.3      Responsibility for Certain Corporate Function Employees . Effective at and after the Distribution Date and except as expressly provided otherwise herein or in Schedule 1 of the Separation Agreement, and subject to Section 11.7 hereof, in the case of employment, compensation, employee benefit, and benefit plan fiduciary liabilities relating to employees whose principal responsibilities were to provide corporate services to the corporation as a whole (even though their work on given projects may have benefited one business unit more than another), who are not Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees or Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees and whose employment terminated, such liabilities will be borne by the entity that employed such employees immediately prior to their termination of employment (“ Prior Corporate Function Liabilities ”).

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11.4      Responsibility for Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees . Effective at and after the Distribution Date and except as expressly provided otherwise herein or in the Transition Services Agreement, and subject to Section 11.7 hereof, Manitowoc ParentCo, to the exclusion of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group, will and will cause its applicable Affiliates to assume, be responsible for, and pay, perform, satisfy and discharge, any and all employment, compensation, employee benefit, and benefit plan fiduciary liabilities relating to the current, former and future employees of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group business other than the Transferred Business (“ the Manitowoc ParentCo Group Businesses ”) and the former employees (prior to the Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date) of Manitowoc Foodservice and its Affiliates (in the case of an employee who terminated employment prior to the preparation of the initial versions of Schedules 1(a) and 1(b), such employee will be considered to have been an employee of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group Businesses if he or she was employed in or provided a majority of his or her services to the Manitowoc ParentCo Group Businesses as of the date of such termination, or if his or her claim relates exclusively to the provision of services to the Manitowoc ParentCo Group Businesses, regardless of whether or to what degree he or she also provided services to other businesses), but excluding the Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees (the “ Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees ”), including, without limitation:
(a)      those arising from any claim that Manitowoc Foodservice or any of its Manitowoc Foodservice Group Affiliates is the actual employer, co-employer or joint employer of any of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees;
(b)      any and all employment-related claims under any national or local law or ordinance, all as they may have been or may in the future be amended;
(c)      all liabilities relating to or arising out of any alleged failure to comply with the Transfer Laws with respect to the Manitowoc ParentCo Group Employees; and
(d)      all termination and severance liabilities; claims for lost wages, compensation, and benefits; claims for damages; claims for breach of fiduciary duty without regard to whether such claims might also be deemed to be in any sense claims for benefits; and claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal; together with all costs and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys fees) associated therewith,
(collectively and with the other liabilities for which any member of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group is explicitly responsible under the terms of this Agreement, the “ Manitowoc ParentCo Employment Liabilities ”); provided , further , that Manitowoc Foodservice Benefit Liabilities, as defined in Section 11.6(b) below, will not be Manitowoc ParentCo Employment Liabilities or Manitowoc ParentCo Benefit Liabilities.
11.5      Responsibility for Manitowoc ParentCo Group Contractors . Effective at and after the Distribution Date and except as expressly provided otherwise herein, and subject to Section 11.7 hereof, Manitowoc ParentCo, to the exclusion of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group, will and will cause its applicable Affiliates to assume, be responsible for, and pay, perform, satisfy and discharge, any and all liabilities relating to past, present, and future Contractors of Manitowoc ParentCo or its Affiliates, other than the Manitowoc Foodservice Group Contractors (the

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Manitowoc ParentCo Group Contractors ”), including, without limitation, all liabilities relating to or arising out of the assignment or termination by Manitowoc Foodservice or members of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group of the engagements of such Manitowoc ParentCo Group Contractors (the “ Manitowoc ParentCo Contractor Liabilities ”).
11.6      Responsibility for Certain Benefits Matters .
(a)      Notwithstanding any provision of Sections 11.1 to 11.5 of this Agreement and effective at and after the Distribution Date, and subject to Sections 11.6(b) and 11.7 hereof, Manitowoc ParentCo, to the exclusion of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group, will and will cause its applicable Affiliates to assume, be responsible for, and pay, perform, satisfy and discharge, any and all liabilities incurred in connection with respect to legal actions for benefits under any Employee Benefit Plan of Manitowoc ParentCo or legal actions alleging breach of fiduciary duty in connection with any Employee Benefit Plan of Manitowoc ParentCo, as follows: (A) as to liabilities arising from such actions filed on or commenced before, on or after the Distribution Date that involve only pre-Distribution acts or omissions, Manitowoc ParentCo will indemnify Manitowoc Foodservice and its employees, directors, fiduciaries or agents, (B) as to liabilities arising from such actions filed on or commenced before, on or after the Distribution Date that involve pre-Distribution acts or omissions and post-Distribution acts or omissions, Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will be responsible for their own liabilities, including those of their employees, directors, fiduciaries and agents, as to that portion of any settlement, judgment, costs and expenses resulting from such post-Distribution acts or omissions, and (C) as to liabilities arising from such actions filed on or commenced before, on or after the Distribution Date that do not involve alleged pre-Distribution acts or omissions, Manitowoc ParentCo will not indemnify Manitowoc Foodservice, nor will Manitowoc Foodservice indemnify Manitowoc ParentCo, and neither will indemnify the employees, directors, fiduciaries or agents of the other (such liabilities as are to be indemnified by Manitowoc ParentCo, “ Manitowoc ParentCo Benefit Liabilities ”).
(b)      Notwithstanding any provision of Sections 11.1 to 11.5 of this Agreement, and subject to Section 11.7 hereof, Manitowoc Foodservice, to the exclusion of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, will and will cause its applicable Affiliates to assume, be responsible for, and pay, perform, satisfy and discharge, any and all liabilities: (i) to the extent provided in Sections 11.6(a)(iii)(B) and (C) above; (ii) relating in any way to any Manitowoc Foodservice Employee Benefit Plan; (iii) arising from any post-Distribution act or omission by Manitowoc Foodservice or by an employee, director, fiduciary or agent of Manitowoc Foodservice relating in any way to any Manitowoc ParentCo Employee Benefit Plan; (iv) under Section 510 of ERISA, or otherwise, relating to the absence following the Distribution Date of a Manitowoc Foodservice U.S. or U.K. defined benefit pension plan or U.S. retiree medical plan; and (v) arising from any change in terms and conditions of employment by Manitowoc Foodservice in the terms and conditions of employment of any Manitowoc Foodservice Group Employees in comparison with their terms and conditions of employment as of the date immediately preceding their Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Date (“ Manitowoc Foodservice Benefit Liabilities ”).

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11.7      Reimbursement and Indemnification .
(a)      Damages incurred by Manitowoc Foodservice, Manitowoc ParentCo, and/or their applicable Affiliates or their respective Employee Benefit Plans or plan fiduciaries relating to employment, compensation, employee benefit, and benefit plan fiduciary damages and liabilities will be paid to the maximum extent available under applicable insurance. In no respect shall Manitowoc Foodservice, Manitowoc ParentCo, or their Affiliates or their respective Employee Benefit Plans or plan fiduciaries be deemed to indemnify, assume, or agree to share insured losses. To the extent that any such damages are not fully indemnified or reimbursed by applicable insurance, then Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo (or the applicable Affiliates of Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo) will be responsible for payment of such amounts (including amounts within retentions, deductibles, co-insurance, retrospective premiums and amounts in excess of insurance or not covered by insurance), whether by reimbursement, indemnification or otherwise, in the proportion to and according to whether such damages relate to Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Liabilities, Manitowoc Foodservice Contractor Liabilities, Manitowoc ParentCo Employment Liabilities, Manitowoc ParentCo Contractor Liabilities, Prior Corporate Function Liabilities, Manitowoc ParentCo Benefit Liabilities, or Manitowoc Foodservice Benefit Liabilities, as set forth in this Article 11. For purpose of clarification, if pursuant to the provisions in this Article 11 Manitowoc ParentCo, to the exclusion of the Manitowoc Foodservice Group, will or will cause its applicable Affiliates to assume, be responsible for, and pay, perform, satisfy and discharge any liability, then Manitowoc ParentCo or its applicable Affiliate will be deemed the “Indemnifying Party” and the Manitowoc Foodservice Group will be deemed the “Indemnified Party” for purposes of Section 6.2 of the Separation Agreement in the event the Manitowoc Foodservice Group incurs any damages related to such liability. Similarly, if pursuant to the provisions in this Article 11 Manitowoc Foodservice, to the exclusion of the Manitowoc ParentCo Group, will or will cause their Affiliates to assume, be responsible for, and pay, perform, satisfy and discharge any liability, then Manitowoc Foodservice or its applicable Affiliate will be deemed the “Indemnifying Party” and the Manitowoc ParentCo Group will be deemed the “Indemnified Party” for purposes of Section 6.1 of the Separation Agreement in the event the Manitowoc ParentCo Group incurs any damages related to such liability.
(b)      Claims for breach of this Agreement or for indemnification or reimbursement or with respect to insurance under this Agreement shall be resolved as set forth in, and shall be subject to the terms of, Article VI of the Separation Agreement. This shall in no way limit the applicability of other provisions of the Separation Agreement.
(c)      For the avoidance of doubt, it is understood and agreed that (i) Manitowoc Foodservice Employment Liabilities and Manitowoc Foodservice Contractor Liabilities will arise in connection with Manitowoc Foodservice Exclusive Litigation Matters or Shared Litigation Matters, as defined in the Separation Agreement, (ii) Manitowoc ParentCo Employment Liabilities and Manitowoc ParentCo Contractor Liabilities will arise in connection Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters or Shared Litigation Matters, as defined in the Separation Agreement, (iii) Prior Corporate Function Liabilities will arise

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in connection with Shared Litigation Matters, as defined in the Separation Agreement, except as provided in Schedule 1 therein, (iv) Manitowoc Foodservice Benefit Liabilities will arise in connection with Manitowoc Foodservice Exclusive Litigation Matters or Corporate Litigation Matters, as defined in the Separation Agreement, and (v) Manitowoc ParentCo Benefit Liabilities will arise in connection with Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Litigation Matters or Corporate Litigation Matters, as defined in the Separation Agreement.
ARTICLE 12
TERMINATION
12.1      Termination of Agreement . This Agreement will terminate automatically and without need for further action by either party in the event that the Separation Agreement is terminated in accordance with its respective terms.
12.2      Effect of Termination . Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Article 12, this Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement automatically end without any liability against any party or its Affiliates, except as otherwise provided in the Separation Agreement.
ARTICLE 13MISCELLANEOUS
13.1      Entire Agreement . This Agreement is an integral part of, is subject to, and is to be interpreted consistently with, the Separation Agreement, and the provisions of the Separation Agreement that do not conflict with the provisions of this Agreement are hereby incorporated by reference; in all other respects this Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior written and oral (and all contemporaneous oral) agreements and understandings with respect to the express subject matter hereof. The provisions of Article 7 of the Separation Agreement not otherwise expressly covered in this Article 13 are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. For purposes of this Section 13.1 only, references herein to this Agreement will include the Schedules and Exhibits to this Agreement, the employee matters section of any country’s ancillary agreement, and any annex of the Transition Services Agreement addressing Employee Matters.
13.2      Cooperation . Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice agree to, and to cause their Affiliates to, cooperate and use reasonable efforts to promptly (i) comply with all requirements of this Agreement, ERISA, the Code and other laws and regulations which may be applicable to the matters addressed herein, and (ii) subject to applicable law, provide each other with such information reasonably requested by the other party to assist the other party in administering its Employee Benefit Plans and complying with applicable law and regulations and the terms of this Agreement.
13.3      Third Party Beneficiaries . This Agreement will not confer third-party beneficiary rights upon any Transferred Employee or any other person or entity. Nothing in this Agreement will be construed as giving to any Transferred Employee or other person any legal or equitable right against Manitowoc ParentCo, Manitowoc Foodservice or their Affiliates. This Agreement will not constitute a contract of employment and will not give any Transferred Employee a right to be retained

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in the employ of either Manitowoc ParentCo, Manitowoc Foodservice or any of their Affiliates, unless the Transferred Employee would otherwise have that right under applicable law. With regard to any Transferred Employee who was an employee-at-will prior to becoming a Transferred Employee, this Agreement will not be deemed to change that at-will status in any way. Furthermore, no provision in this Agreement modifies or amends or creates any employee benefit plan, program, or document (“ Intended Benefit Plan ”) unless this Agreement explicitly states that the provision “amends” or “creates” (or words to similar effect) that Intended Benefit Plan. This shall not prevent the parties to this Agreement from enforcing any provision in this Agreement, but no other party shall be entitled to enforce any provision in this Agreement on the grounds that it is an amendment to, or a creation of, an Intended Benefit Plan, unless the provision explicitly states that such enforcement rights are being conferred. If a party not entitled to enforce this Agreement brings a lawsuit or other action to enforce any provision in this Agreement as an amendment to, or creation of, an Intended Benefit Plan, and that provision is construed to be such an amendment or creation despite not being explicitly designated as one in this Agreement, that provision shall lapse retroactively, thereby precluding it from having any effect.
13.4      Employment Records . The parties agree that on or within a reasonable time period after the Distribution Date, the party transferring employees (the “ Transferor ”) agrees to provide the party receiving the employees (the “ Transferee ”) with all employment records for the employees required to be kept under applicable law or necessary for the conduct of the Transferee’s business, provided (a) that such records will not include any records to the extent such a transfer would violate applicable law or cause the Transferor to breach any agreement with a third party, and (b) that such records are in the possession of the Transferor. The Transferor may make, at its expense, and keep copies of such records.
13.5      Not a Change in Control . The Parties acknowledge and agree that the transactions contemplated by the Separation Agreement and this Agreement do not constitute a “change in control” or a “change of control” for purposes of any benefit plan maintained by the Parties or their Affiliates.
13.6      Effect if Distribution Does Not Occur . If the Distribution does not occur, then all actions and events that are to be taken under this Agreement, or otherwise in connection with the Distribution, shall not be taken or occur, except to the extent specifically provided by Manitowoc ParentCo.
13.7      Disputes . The Parties agree to use commercially reasonable efforts to resolve in an amicable manner any and all controversies, disputes and claims between them arising out of or related in any way to this Agreement. The Parties agree that any controversy, dispute or claim (whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise) arising out of or related in any way to this Agreement that cannot be amicably resolved informally will be resolved pursuant to the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Article VII of the Separation Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , each party has caused this Employee Matters Agreement to be executed on its behalf by a duly authorized officer effective as of the date first set forth above.
“Manitowoc ParentCo”
 
“Manitowoc Foodservice”
The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation
 
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., a Delaware corporation
By:             
 
By:             
Name:             
 
Name:             
Title:             
 
Title:             




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SCHEDULES
Schedule:
1(a)
Non-U.S. Employees
 
1(b)
U.S. Employees
 
3.1(a)
Split DB Plans
 
4.1(a)
Split DC Plans
 
4.3
Assumed DC Plans
 
5.1(a)
Manitowoc ParentCo Retiree Welfare Plans
 
5.1(b)
Manitowoc ParentCo Welfare Plans
 
8.2
Non-U.S. Employee Benefit Dates






INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MATTERS AGREEMENT
THIS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MATTERS AGREEMENT (this “ IP Agreement ”) is made and entered into effective as of [●], 2016 (the “ Effective Date ”), by and among The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (“ Manitowoc ParentCo ”), and Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo (“ SpinCo ”). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this IP Agreement have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Article 1 of the Separation Agreement (defined below).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Manitowoc ParentCo has determined that it would be appropriate, desirable and in the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders to separate the Foodservice Business from Manitowoc ParentCo;
WHEREAS, Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo are entering simultaneously herewith into an agreement to implement the separation of the business operations of SpinCo from Manitowoc ParentCo (the “ Separation Agreement ”);
WHEREAS, Manitowoc ParentCo and the Foodservice Business both make use of various elements of intellectual property and this IP Agreement is intended to set forth the principal arrangements between them regarding the distribution of, rights to and use of certain such intellectual property.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing and the mutual covenants and agreements set forth below, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1
DEFINITIONS
The following terms, as used in this IP Agreement, have the following meanings:
Acquired Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2(e) of this IP Agreement.
Common Mark ” means the graphical representation of a solid circle (both colored red and black and white) with the letter “M” of the word MANITOWOC superimposed thereon printed in the font as seen below:
and
Disclosing Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5 of this IP Agreement.
Distribution ” means the distribution to holders of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock all of the outstanding shares of SpinCo common stock held by Manitowoc ParentCo.




Effective Date ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this IP Agreement.
IP Agreement ” means this Intellectual Property Matters Agreement, entered into by and between Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo and effective as of the Effective Date, as such may be amended from time to time.
Manitowoc ParentCo ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this IP Agreement.
Manitowoc ParentCo Domains ” means the domain name/uniform resource locator “manitowoccranes.com”
Manitowoc ParentCo Facebook Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2 of this IP Agreement.
Manitowoc ParentCo Fields of Use ” means the design, manufacture, promotion and sale of industrial cranes, tower cranes, mobile hydraulic cranes, telescoping cranes, lattice-boom crawler cranes, vehicles, boom trucks and equipment, parts and accessories for the foregoing, and repair, maintenance and refurbishing services for the foregoing.
Manitowoc ParentCo Google+ Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7 of this IP Agreement.
Manitowoc ParentCo LinkedIn Account has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3 of this IP Agreement.
Manitowoc ParentCo Patents ” means patents and patent applications identified in Schedule A which represents the patent assets around the World of the parties for innovations generally in the Manitowoc ParentCo Fields of Use.
Manitowoc ParentCo Trademarks ” means trademarks and trademark registration applications identified in Schedule B which represent marks around the World of the parties generally used in the promotion and sale of products and services within the Manitowoc ParentCo Fields of Use.
Manitowoc ParentCo Twitter Accounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 of this IP Agreement.
Manitowoc ParentCo Works ” means works of authorship (a) related to the Manitowoc ParentCo Fields of Use; and (b) subject to protection under the Copyright laws of at least one country around the World.
Manitowoc ParentCo YouTube Accounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6 of this IP Agreement.
Objecting Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2(e) of this IP Agreement.
Other Party ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.5 of this IP Agreement.
Separation Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the recitals to this IP Agreement.

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Shared Domain Name ” means the domain name/uniform resource locators “Manitowoc.com”
SpinCo ” has the meaning set forth in the preamble to this IP Agreement.
SpinCo Domain ” means the domain name/uniform resource locator “manitowocfoodservice.com”
SpinCo Facebook Accounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2 of this IP Agreement.
SpinCo Fields of Use ” means the design, manufacture, promotion, sale, repair and engineering design services for commercial and industrial food equipment including (i) food preparation equipment, (ii) primary cooking and warming equipment, (iii) refrigeration and freezing equipment and ice machines, (iv) food serving equipment, (v) beverage dispensing equipment, (vi) kitchen tools and cookware, (vii) food holding, storage and handling equipment, (viii) tabletop food service items and servingware, (ix) furnishings and décor for food serving establishments (x) custom fabrication services for food preparation and serving equipment and accessories and (xi) food merchandizing and display coolers and freezers; parts and accessories for the foregoing, and repair, maintenance and refurbishing services for the foregoing.
SpinCo Google+ Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.7 of this IP Agreement.
SpinCo Group ” means, as of any time of determination (whether before or after the Distribution), the group consisting of (i) SpinCo, (ii) each entity that is a subsidiary of SpinCo as of the time of determination, (iii) each entity that is not a subsidiary of SpinCo as of a time of determination before the Distribution but that later becomes a subsidiary of SpinCo by the time of the Distribution, and (iv) each entity that becomes an affiliate (other than a subsidiary) of SpinCo after the Distribution.
SpinCo Instagram Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5 of this IP Agreement.
SpinCo LinkedIn Accounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.3 of this IP Agreement.
SpinCo Patents ” means patents and patent applications identified in Schedule C which represents the patent assets around the World of the parties for innovations generally in the SpinCo Fields of Use.
SpinCo Pinterest Account ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.4 of this IP Agreement.
SpinCo Trademarks ” means trademarks and trademark registration applications identified in Schedule D which represent marks around the World of the parties generally used in the promotion and sale of products and services within SpinCo Fields of Use.
SpinCo Twitter Accounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1 of this IP Agreement.
SpinCo Use Term ” has the meaning set forth in Section 3.2(c) of this IP Agreement.

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SpinCo Works ” means works of authorship (a) related to the SpinCo Fields of Use; and (b) subject to protection under the Copyright laws of at least one country around the World.
SpinCo YouTube Accounts ” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.6 of this IP Agreement.
ARTICLE 2
PATENTS

Section 2.1      Patents . Manitowoc ParentCo (or a subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo) is believed to be the owner of record for the Manitowoc ParentCo Patents. Similarly, SpinCo Group is believed to be the owner of record for the SpinCo Patents. Therefore, the parties believe that ownership of the patent assets relevant to the Distribution have already been allocated to the respective parties. The parties also believe that there is no current practical business need for Manitowoc ParentCo to practice the inventions protected by SpinCo Patents and similarly no current practical business need for SpinCo to practice the inventions protected by the Manitowoc ParentCo Patents.
Section 2.2      Assignment by SpinCo Group . To the extent that SpinCo Group owns or has any right or interest in any Manitowoc ParentCo Patent, SpinCo Group hereby assigns and agrees to assign to Manitowoc ParentCo, any and all rights it possesses in the Manitowoc ParentCo Patent(s). SpinCo Group agrees to execute and cause its employees and agents to execute any and all documents reasonably necessary to implement the terms of this Section.
Section 2.3      Assignment by Manitowoc ParentCo . To the extent that Manitowoc ParentCo owns or has any right or interest in any SpinCo Patent, Manitowoc ParentCo hereby assigns and agrees to assign to SpinCo, any and all rights it possesses in the SpinCo Patent(s). Manitowoc ParentCo agrees to execute and cause its employees and agents to execute any and all documents reasonably necessary to implement the terms of this Section.
Section 2.4      Cross Licensing . If after the Effective Date of this IP Agreement, it is determined that one party does in fact have a reasonable, business need to practice the patented invention of the other party, then the parties agree to cooperate with one another to put in place a commercially reasonable royalty free, perpetual, worldwide license agreement permitting use of the patented innovation within the fields of use of the licensing party.
ARTICLE 3
TRADEMARKS
Section 3.1      Trademarks . Manitowoc ParentCo (or a subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo) is believed to be the owner of record for the Manitowoc ParentCo Trademarks. Similarly, SpinCo Group is believed to be the owner of record for the SpinCo Trademarks. Therefore, the parties believe that ownership of the vast majority of the trademarks assets relevant to the Distribution have already been allocated to the respective parties. The parties also believe that, except as expressly provided herein, there is no current practical business need for Manitowoc ParentCo to use the SpinCo Trademarks and similarly no current practical business need for SpinCo to use the Manitowoc ParentCo Trademarks.

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Section 3.2      Common Mark .
(a)      Use of Common Mark . For the past several years, Manitowoc ParentCo has made use of the Common Mark in conjunction with products and services falling within the scope of the Manitowoc ParentCo Fields of Use and, similarly, SpinCo has made use of the Common Mark in conjunction with products and services falling within the scope of the SpinCo Fields of Use. Following the execution of this IP Agreement, it is anticipated that both Manitowoc ParentCo and SpinCo will continue to make use of the Common Mark in their respective Fields of Use. Due to the appreciable differences between the goods and services of the respective Fields of Use, the different consumer base for the respective Fields of Use, the different trade channels for promotion and use of the Common Mark in the respective Fields of Use, the sophistication of the respective consumers in each of the Fields of Use, along with other factors, the Parties believe that they can each continue to use the Common Mark in their respective Fields of Use without the potential for any consumer confusion.
(b)      Consent . So long as each Party’s use of the Common Mark is restricted to the particular Party’s Field of Use, each Party consents to the other’s use of the Common Mark as expressly provided in this Agreement and for no other purpose.
(c)      Future Use . The Parties agree that it is not in their best interests for both Parties to continue to use the Common Mark indefinitely. Therefore, subject to Section 3.2(e) below, SpinCo agrees that it will cease any and all use of the Common Mark, regardless of the goods or services of use, no later than the anniversary date of this IP Agreement in the year 2020, subject to extension by written agreement of the parties (the “ SpinCo Use Term ”). After this date, SpinCo will cease all use of the Common Mark and will take no further action to renew, prosecute or otherwise maintain any trademark application or registration for the Common Mark or any mark incorporating the distinctive graphical elements thereof. Notwithstanding this section:
(i)      SpinCo shall not be liable for, and shall not be required to take any action with respect to, any products or packaging manufactured by SpinCo and bearing the Common Mark that were sold or distributed by SpinCo prior to the end of the SpinCo Use Term even though such products may remain in the stream of commerce following the end of the SpinCo Use Term; and
(ii)      SpinCo shall not be required to cease use of the Common Mark at the end of the SpinCo Use Term, and shall be entitled to continue use of the Common Mark following the end of the SpinCo Use Term, if, prior to the end of the SpinCo Use Term, Manitowoc ParentCo is required to cease use of the Common Mark pursuant to Section 3.2(e) below.
(d)      Cooperation . To the extent necessary, the Parties agree to cooperate with one another to implement the terms of this Section 3.2, including but not limited to executing commercially reasonable letters of consent or coexistence agreements.
(e)      Revocation of Rights of Use . In the event that a Party (the “ Acquired Party ”) is acquired by, merges with, or otherwise comes under the direct control of an entity which the other Party (the “ Objecting Party ”) determines, using its reasonable discretion, to be a competitor of the Objecting Party, then the Acquired Party agrees that it shall cease any and all use of the Common Mark.

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Within thirty (30) days after the public announcement of the consummation of an acquisition, merger or the like, the Acquired Party shall provide written notice to the Objecting Party of the public details of the transaction. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of the written notice from the Acquired Party, the Objecting Party shall provide written notice to Acquired Party if the Objecting Party objects to the continued use of the Common Mark under this Section 3.2(e). If the Objecting Party does not timely provide such written notice, the Objecting Party will be conclusively deemed not to object. No more than nine (9) months after receipt of the written notice from the Objecting Party, the Acquired Party will cease any and all use of the Common Mark and will take no further action to prosecute, maintain or renew any registration around the world for the Common Mark.
Section 3.3      Exclusivity .
(a)      SpinCo Exclusive Fields of Use . For the SpinCo Use Term (subject to Section 3.2(c)), SpinCo has the exclusive right throughout the World to use the Common Mark in connection with the SpinCo Fields of Use. Manitowoc ParentCo shall not use for itself, or grant a right to or otherwise license any third party to use, the Common Mark and/or a confusingly similar likeness or variation thereof in connection with the SpinCo Fields of Use, except as otherwise permitted in this IP Agreement or otherwise agreed upon in writing by the parties.
(b)      Manitowoc ParentCo Exclusive Fields of Use . Manitowoc ParentCo has the exclusive right throughout the World to use the Common Mark in connection with the Manitowoc ParentCo Fields of Use. SpinCo shall not use for itself, or grant a right to or otherwise license any third party to use, the Common Mark and/or a confusingly similar likeness or variation thereof in connection with the Manitowoc ParentCo Fields of Use, except as otherwise permitted in this IP Agreement or otherwise agreed upon in writing by the parties.
Section 3.4      Conflicting Registrations . SpinCo agrees not to adopt, seek or file for registration of any new trademarks incorporating distinctive graphical elements of the Common Mark.
Section 3.5      Enforcement of Rights . Each Party (the “ Disclosing Party ”) agrees to use reasonable efforts to inform the other (the “ Other Party ”) if the Disclosing Party learns of any proposed or actual adoption, use or registration of any trademark, trade name or corporate name which could infringe or impair the Other Party’s rights in the Common Mark. The Disclosing Party agrees to provide, at the Other Party’s expense, any and all information and assistance reasonably requested concerning such infringements. As the owner of the Common Mark, Manitowoc ParentCo shall have the first right and opportunity to bring action against an alleged infringer of the Common Mark and SpinCo agrees to fully cooperate in this regard. Should Manitowoc ParentCo elect not to take action against an alleged infringer, SpinCo may conduct, at its own expense, and with the right to all recoveries, such litigation as SpinCo deems necessary to challenge the alleged infringement, provided that Manitowoc ParentCo is first given thirty (30) days written notice of SpinCo’s intention to initiate litigation. In the event that SpinCo initiates litigation after providing such notice, Manitowoc ParentCo agrees to be named as a party to the action, but only to the extent legally required in order to provide a basis for the action. SpinCo may not settle such action or enter into any other agreement affecting the Common Mark and/or Manitowoc ParentCo’s rights in the Common Mark without Manitowoc ParentCo’s written approval.
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Mark have not and are not likely to cause any confusion, mistake or deception. The parties agree to cooperate and consult with one another in good faith should future conditions or developments create confusion or a likelihood of confusion arising from use of the Common Mark. The parties further agree to cooperate with each other and take reasonable steps to (a) avoid confusion that may arise in the future and (b) put in place limited alternative arrangements to facilitate the registration and use of their respective marks in relation to their respective goods and services solely in jurisdictions where trademark laws may frustrate the parties’ intentions, including commercially reasonable royalty free, perpetual licenses in those jurisdictions where trademark laws do not permit multiple parties to own the same mark for use on potentially similar or related goods and services.
Section 3.7      Consent . Each party consents to the other party’s use of the term MANITOWOC in trademarks, service marks, domain names, trade names or social media identifiers used by such other party in such other party’s Fields of Use. Each consenting party further agrees not to challenge, oppose or object to the use and registration within the other party’s Fields of Use of any trademark, service mark, domain name, trade name or social media identifier based upon the use of graphical elements of the Common Mark and/or the term MANITOWOC.
ARTICLE 4
DOMAIN NAMES/UNIFORM RESOURCE LOCATORS

Section 4.1      Parties’ Domains . Manitowoc ParentCo (or a subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo) is the owner of record for the Manitowoc ParentCo Domain. Similarly, SpinCo Group is the owner of record for the SpinCo Domain. Therefore, ownership of the domain name assets relevant to the Distribution has already been allocated to the respective parties.
Section 4.2      Ownership of Shared Domain . Manitowoc ParentCo (or a subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo) is the owner of record for the Shared Domain and Manitowoc ParentCo shall remain the sole owner of the Shared Domain. To the extent that SpinCo Group has any ownership or control over the Shared Domain, it hereby assigns and agrees to assign to Manitowoc ParentCo all right, title and interest in the Shared Domain. SpinCo Group agrees to cooperate with Manitowoc ParentCo to implement the terms of this Section.
Section 4.3      Use of Shared Domain.     As the owner of the Shared Domain, Manitowoc ParentCo shall have the right to control the content and formatting of the content appearing on the Shared Domain. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for a term of two (2) years from the Effective Date, Manitowoc ParentCo agrees to maintain on the Shared Domain a direct link to the SpinCo Domain or another domain supplied by SpinCo. In the event that the content of the materials accessible on the linked SpinCo domain name is, at the sole but reasonable discretion of Manitowoc ParentCo, commercially inappropriate or unprofessional or may reflect adversely on Manitowoc ParentCo or the consumer goodwill inherent in any of the Manitowoc ParentCo Trademarks, Manitowoc ParentCo’s obligation to maintain such link shall terminate.
ARTICLE 5
SOCIAL MEDIA
Section 5.1      Twitter . Manitowoc ParentCo (or a subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo) is the owner of record for and currently has control over the Twitter accounts having the Twitter handles

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“@ManitowocCo” and “@MTWCoCareers” (collectively, the “ Manitowoc ParentCo Twitter Accounts ”). SpinCo Group is the owner of record for and currently has control over the Twitter accounts having the Twitter handles “@MTWFS,” “@MTWFSCulinary,” “@MTWFSsocial,” “@MTWFSTrends,” “@MTWFSMarketing,” “@Convotherm,” “@MerrychefMTWFS,” “@FrymasterMTWFS, “@IceMTWFS,” “@DelfieldMTWFS,” “@Cleveland MTWFS,” “@KolpakMTWFS,” “@LincolnMTWFS,” “@GarlandMTWFS” and “@MercoMTWFS” (collectively, the “ SpinCo Twitter Accounts ”). The foregoing Twitter account information represents the only Twitter accounts and handles owned or used by the parties. Therefore, ownership of the Twitter account assets relevant to the Distribution has already been allocated to the respective parties. The parties agree that, following the Distribution, there is (a) no current practical business need for Manitowoc ParentCo to use or have access to the SpinCo Twitter Accounts and, similarly, (b) no current practical business need for SpinCo to use or have access to the Manitowoc ParentCo Twitter Accounts.
Section 5.2      Facebook . Manitowoc ParentCo (or a subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo) is the owner of record for and currently has control over the Facebook account having the name “Manitowoc Company” (the “ Manitowoc ParentCo Facebook Account ”). SpinCo Group is the owner of record for and currently has control over the Facebook accounts having the names “Manitowoc Foodservice,” “Convotherm,” “Merrychef,” “Frymaster,” and “Manitowoc Ice” (collectively, the “ SpinCo Facebook Accounts ”). The foregoing Facebook account information represents the only Facebook accounts and account names owned or used by the parties. Therefore, ownership of the Facebook account assets relevant to the Distribution has already been allocated to the respective parties. The parties agree that, following the Distribution, there is (a) no current practical business need for Manitowoc ParentCo to use or have access to the SpinCo Facebook Accounts and, similarly, (b) no current practical business need for SpinCo to use or have access to the Manitowoc ParentCo Facebook Account.
Section 5.3      LinkedIn . Manitowoc ParentCo (or a subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo) is the owner of record for and currently has control over the LinkedIn account having the name “The Manitowoc Company” (the “ Manitowoc ParentCo LinkedIn Account ”). SpinCo Group is believed to be the owner of record for and currently has control over the LinkedIn accounts having the names “Manitowoc Foodservice,” “Convotherm Elektrogeräte” and “Merrychef Ltd./Manitowoc” (collectively, the “ SpinCo LinkedIn Accounts ”). The foregoing LinkedIn account information represents the only LinkedIn accounts and account names owned or used by the parties. Therefore, ownership of the LinkedIn account assets relevant to the Distribution has already been allocated to the respective parties. The parties agree that, following the Distribution, there is (a) no current practical business need for Manitowoc ParentCo to use or have access to the SpinCo LinkedIn Accounts and, similarly, (b) no current practical business need for SpinCo to use or have access to the Manitowoc ParentCo LinkedIn Account.
Section 5.4      Pinterest . Manitowoc ParentCo does not own or maintain any Pinterest accounts. SpinCo Group is the owner of record for and currently has control over the Pinterest account having the name “Manitowoc FS” (the “ SpinCo Pinterest Account ”). The foregoing Pinterest account information represents the only Pinterest accounts and account names owned or used by the parties. Therefore, ownership of the Pinterest account assets relevant to the Distribution has already been allocated to the respective parties. The parties agree that, following the Distribution, there is no current practical business need for Manitowoc ParentCo to use or have access to the SpinCo Pinterest Account.

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Section 5.5      Instagram . Manitowoc ParentCo does not own or maintain any Instagram accounts. SpinCo Group is the owner of record for and currently has control over the Instagram account having the name “MTWFS” (the “ SpinCo Instagram Account ”). The foregoing Instagram account information represents the only Instagram accounts and account names owned or used by the parties. Therefore, ownership of the Instagram account assets relevant to the Distribution has already been allocated to the respective parties. The parties agree that, following the Distribution, there is no current practical business need for Manitowoc ParentCo to use or have access to the SpinCo Instagram Account.
Section 5.6      YouTube . Manitowoc ParentCo (or a subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo) is the owner of record for and currently has control over the YouTube accounts having the user names “Manitowoc2400” and “manitowoccranes” (collectively, the “ Manitowoc ParentCo YouTube Accounts ”). SpinCo Group is the owner of record for and currently has control over the YouTube accounts having the user names “manitowocfs” and “MerrychefTV” and the YouTube channel having the name “Convotherm” (collectively, the “ SpinCo YouTube Accounts ”). The foregoing YouTube account information represents the only YouTube accounts and account names owned or used by the parties. Therefore, ownership of the YouTube account assets relevant to the Distribution has already been allocated to the respective parties. The parties agree that, following the Distribution, there is (a) no current practical business need for Manitowoc ParentCo to use or have access to the SpinCo YouTube Accounts and, similarly, (b) no current practical business need for SpinCo to use or have access to the Manitowoc ParentCo YouTube Accounts.
Section 5.7      Google+ . Manitowoc ParentCo (or a subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo) is the owner of record for and currently has control over the Google+ account having the name “Manitowoc Cranes” (the “ Manitowoc ParentCo Google+ Account ”). SpinCo Group is the owner of record for and currently has control over the Google+ account having the name “ManitowocFS” (the “ SpinCo Google+ Account ”). The foregoing Google+ account information represents the only Google+ accounts and account names owned or used by the parties. Therefore, ownership of the Google+ account assets relevant to the Distribution have already been allocated to the respective parties. The parties agree that, following the Distribution, there is (a) no current practical business need for Manitowoc ParentCo to use or have access to the SpinCo Google+ Account and, similarly, (b) no current practical business need for SpinCo to use or have access to the Manitowoc ParentCo Google+ Account.
ARTICLE 6
COPYRIGHTS
Section 6.1      Copyrights . Because neither Manitowoc ParentCo nor SpinCo own any registered copyrights, there is no assignment or distribution of registered copyright rights necessary as part of the Distribution. The parties also agree that there is no current practical business need for Manitowoc ParentCo to copy or use any of the SpinCo Works and similarly no current practical business need for SpinCo Group to copy or use any of the Manitowoc ParentCo Works.
Section 6.2      Assignment by SpinCo Group . To the extent that SpinCo Group owns or has any right or interest in any Manitowoc ParentCo Work, SpinCo Group hereby assigns to Manitowoc ParentCo any and all rights it possesses in the Manitowoc ParentCo Work(s). SpinCo Group agrees to execute and cause its employees and agents to execute any and all documents reasonably necessary to implement the terms of this Section.

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Section 6.3      Assignment by Manitowoc ParentCo . To the extent that Manitowoc ParentCo owns or has any right or interest in any SpinCo Work, Manitowoc ParentCo hereby assigns to SpinCo, any and all rights it possesses in the SpinCo Work(s). Manitowoc ParentCo agrees to execute and cause its employees and agents to execute any and all documents reasonably necessary to implement the terms of this Section.
Section 6.4      Cross Licensing . If after the Effective Date of this IP Agreement, either party reasonably determines it has a business need to copy, use or distribute the Works of the other party, then the parties will cooperate with one another to put in place a commercially reasonable royalty free, perpetual license agreement permitting such use of the Work within the fields of use of the applicable party.
ARTICLE 7
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 7.1      Governing Law . The internal laws of the State of Wisconsin (without reference to its principles of conflicts of law) govern the construction, interpretation and other matters arising out of or in connection with this IP Agreement and each of the exhibits and schedules hereto (whether arising in contract, tort, equity or otherwise).
Section 7.2      Jurisdiction . If any Dispute (as defined in the Separation Agreement) arises out of or in connection with this IP Agreement, except as expressly contemplated by another provision of this IP Agreement, the parties irrevocably (a) consent and submit to the co-exclusive jurisdiction of federal and state courts located in Wisconsin and in Florida, (b) waive any objection to that choice of forum in Wisconsin or in Florida based on venue or to the effect that the forum is not convenient, and (c) WAIVE TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL OR ADJUDICATION BY JURY.
Section 7.3      Dispute Resolution . Each party stipulates that, if any Dispute (as defined in the Separation Agreement) arises out of or in connection with this IP Agreement, such dispute or disagreement shall be resolved in accordance with Section 7.3 of the Separation Agreement, the terms of which are incorporated by reference herein.
Section 7.4      Notices . Each party giving any notice required or permitted under this IP Agreement will give the notice in writing and use one of the following methods of delivery to the party to be notified, at the address set forth below or another address of which the sending party has been notified in accordance with this Section 7.4 as follows: (i) personal delivery; (ii) facsimile or telecopy transmission with a reasonable method of confirming transmission; (iii) commercial overnight courier with a reasonable method of confirming delivery; or (iv) pre-paid, United States of America certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. Notice to a party is effective for purposes of this IP Agreement only if given as provided in this Section 7.4 and will be deemed given on the date that the intended addressee actually receives the notice.
(a)      If to Manitowoc ParentCo:
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
2400 South 44th Street
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220

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United States of America
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: (920) 652-9777

(b)      If to SpinCo:
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
2227 Welbilt Boulevard
New Port Richey, Florida 34655
United States of America
Attention: General Counsel
Facsimile: (727) 569-1271

Section 7.5      Binding Effect and Assignment . This IP Agreement shall bind and benefit the parties and their respective successors and assigns. No party may assign any of its rights or delegate any of its obligations under this IP Agreement without the written consent of the other party which consent may be withheld in such other party’s sole and absolute discretion, and any assignment or attempted assignment in violation of the foregoing will be null and void.
Section 7.6      Severability . If any provision of this IP Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this IP Agreement will remain in full force, if the essential terms and conditions of this IP Agreement for each party remain valid, binding and enforceable.
Section 7.7      Entire Agreement . This IP Agreement, together with the Separation Agreement and each of the exhibits and schedules appended hereto and thereto, constitutes the final agreement between the parties, and is the complete and exclusive statement of the parties’ agreement on the matters contained herein and therein. All prior and contemporaneous negotiations and agreements among the parties with respect to the matters contained herein and therein are superseded by this IP Agreement and the Separation Agreement, as applicable. In the event of any conflict between (a) any provision in this Separation Agreement, on the one hand, and (b) any subject matter specific provision in this IP Agreement, on the other hand, the subject matter specific provisions in the IP Agreement will control over the provisions in the Separation Agreement, as applicable.
Section 7.8      Counterparts . The parties may execute this IP Agreement in multiple counterparts, each of which constitutes an original as against the party that signed it, and all of which together constitute one agreement. The signatures of the parties need not appear on the same counterpart. The delivery of signed counterparts by facsimile or email transmission that includes a copy of the sending party’s signature is as effective as signing and delivering the counterpart in person.
Section 7.9      Amendment . The parties may amend this IP Agreement only by a written agreement signed by each party to be bound by the amendment and that identifies itself as an amendment to this IP Agreement.
Section 7.10      Waiver . The parties may waive a provision of this IP Agreement only by a writing signed by the party intended to be bound by the waiver. A party is not prevented from enforcing any right, remedy or condition in the party’s favor because of any failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy or in requiring satisfaction of any condition, except to the extent that the party specifically

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waives the same in writing. A written waiver given for one matter or occasion is effective only in that instance and only for the purpose stated. A waiver once given is not to be construed as a waiver for any other matter or occasion. Any enumeration of a party’s rights and remedies in this IP Agreement is not intended to be exclusive, and a party’s rights and remedies are intended to be cumulative to the extent permitted by law and include any rights and remedies authorized in law or in equity.
Section 7.11      Authority . Each party represents to the other party that (a) it has the corporate or other requisite power and authority to execute, deliver and perform this IP Agreement, (b) the execution, delivery and performance of this IP Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary corporate or other action, (c) this IP Agreement has duly and validly executed and delivered, and (d) this IP Agreement is a legal, valid and binding obligation, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium or other similar laws affecting creditors’ rights generally and general equity principles.
Section 7.12      Construction of Agreement .
(a)      Where this IP Agreement states that a party “will” or “shall” perform in some manner or otherwise act or omit to act, it means that the party is legally obligated to do so in accordance with this IP Agreement, as applicable.
(b)      The captions, titles and headings included in this IP Agreement are for convenience only, and do not affect this IP Agreement’s construction or interpretation. When a reference is made in this IP Agreement to an Article or a Section, exhibit or schedule, such reference will be to an Article or Section of, or an exhibit or schedule to, this IP Agreement unless otherwise indicated.
(c)      The words “including,” “includes,” or “include” are to be read as listing non-exclusive examples of the matters referred to, whether or not words such as “without limitation” or “but not limited to” are used in each instance.
(d)      Any reference in this IP Agreement to the singular includes the plural where appropriate. Any reference in this IP Agreement to the masculine, feminine or neuter gender includes the other genders where appropriate.
(e)      This IP Agreement is not to be construed for or against any party based on which party drafted any of the provisions of this IP Agreement. The language used in this IP Agreement is the language chosen by the parties to express their mutual intent, and no provision of this IP Agreement will be interpreted for or against any party because that party or its attorney drafted the provision.
(f)      This IP Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and, does not, and is not intended to, confer any rights or remedies in favor of any person other than the parties signing this IP Agreement.
Section 7.13      Termination . This IP Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Distribution by and in the sole discretion of the Manitowoc ParentCo Board of Directors without the approval of any person or entity, including SpinCo, in which case no party will have any liability of any kind to any other party by reason of this IP Agreement. After the Distribution, this IP Agreement may not be terminated except by an agreement in writing signed by each of the parties to this IP Agreement.

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[Signature page follows]

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party has caused this Intellectual Property Matters Agreement to be executed on its behalf by a duly authorized officer effective as of the date first set forth above.
MANITOWOC PARENTCO:

THE MANITOWOC COMPANY, INC.


By:                         
Name:                         
Title:                         


SPINCO:

MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.


By:                         
Name:                         
Title:                         


SCHEDULE A
Manitowoc ParentCo Patents

SCHEDULE B
Manitowoc ParentCo Trademarks

SCHEDULE C
SpinCo Patents

SCHEDULE D
SpinCo Trademarks

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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.
2016 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN
1. Purpose, Effective Date and Definitions.
(a) Purpose . The Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan has two complementary purposes: (i) to attract, retain, focus and motivate executives and other selected employees, directors, consultants and advisors and (ii) to increase stockholder value. The Plan will accomplish these objectives by offering participants the opportunity to acquire shares of the Company’s common stock, receive monetary payments based on the value of such common stock or receive other incentive compensation on the terms that this Plan provides. In addition, the Plan permits the issuance of awards in partial substitution for awards relating to shares of common stock of The Manitowoc Company, Inc. (“MTW”) immediately prior to the spin-off of the Company by MTW (the “Spinoff”), in accordance with the terms of an Employee Matters Agreement into which MTW and the Company intend to enter in connection with the Spinoff (the “Employee Matters Agreement”).
(b) Effective Date . This Plan will become effective on [●], 2016 (the “Effective Date”).
(c) Definitions . Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in various sections of the Plan have the meanings given in Section 19.
2. Administration.
(a)      Administration . In addition to the authority specifically granted to the Administrator in this Plan, the Administrator has full discretionary authority to administer this Plan, including but not limited to the authority to: (i) interpret the provisions of this Plan; (ii) prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to this Plan; (iii) correct any defect, supply any omission, or reconcile any inconsistency in the Plan, any Award or any agreement covering an Award in the manner and to the extent it deems desirable to carry this Plan or such Award into effect; and (iv) make all other determinations necessary or advisable for the administration of this Plan. All Administrator determinations shall be made in the sole discretion of the Administrator and are final and binding on all interested parties.
Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, the Administrator shall have the discretion to grant an Award with any vesting condition, any vesting period or any performance period if the Award is granted to a newly hired or promoted Participant, or accelerate or shorten the vesting or performance period of an Award in connection with a Participant’s death, Disability, Retirement or termination by the Company or an Affiliate without Cause or a Change of Control.
Notwithstanding the above statement or any other provision of the Plan, once established, the Administrator shall have no discretion to increase the amount of compensation payable under an Award that is intended to be performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m), although the Administrator may decrease the amount of compensation a Participant may earn under such an Award.
(b)      Delegation to Other Committees or Officers . To the extent applicable law permits, the Board may delegate to another committee of the Board, or the Committee may delegate to one or more officers of the Company, any or all of their respective authority and responsibility as





an Administrator of the Plan; provided that no such delegation is permitted with respect to Stock-based Awards made to Section 16 Participants at the time any such delegated authority or responsibility is exercised unless the delegation is to another committee of the Board consisting entirely of Non-Employee Directors. If the Board or the Committee has made such a delegation, then all references to the Administrator in this Plan include such other committee or one or more officers to the extent of such delegation.
(c)      No Liability; Indemnification . No member of the Board or the Committee, and no officer or member of any other committee to whom a delegation under Section 2(b) has been made, will be liable for any act done, or determination made, by the individual in good faith with respect to the Plan or any Award. The Company will indemnify and hold harmless each such individual as to any acts or omissions, or determinations made, with respect to this Plan or any Award to the maximum extent that the law and the Company’s by-laws permit.
3. Eligibility. The Administrator may designate any of the following as a Participant from time to time, to the extent of the Administrator’s authority: any officer or other employee of the Company or its Affiliates; any individual that the Company or an Affiliate has engaged to become an officer or employee; any consultant or advisor who provides services to the Company or its Affiliates; or any Director, including a Non-Employee Director. In addition, MTW Participants shall be eligible to receive only Replacement Awards. The Administrator’s granting of an Award to a Participant will not require the Administrator to grant an Award to such individual at any future time. The Administrator’s granting of a particular type of Award to a Participant will not require the Administrator to grant any other type of Award to such individual.
4. Types of Awards; Assistance to Participants.
(a)      Grants of Awards . Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator may grant any type of Award to any Participant it selects, but only employees of the Company or a Subsidiary (that qualifies under Code Section 422) may receive grants of incentive stock options within the meaning of Code Section 422. Awards may be granted alone or in addition to, in tandem with, or (subject to the prohibition on repricing set forth in Section 15(e)) in substitution for any other Award (or any other award granted under another plan of the Company or any Affiliate, including the plan of an acquired entity).
(b)      Assistance. On such terms and conditions as shall be approved by the Administrator, the Company or any Subsidiary may directly or indirectly lend money to any Participant or other person to accomplish the purposes of the Plan, including to assist such Participant or other person to acquire Shares upon the exercise of Options, provided that such lending is not permitted to the extent it would violate terms of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 or any other law, regulation or other requirement applicable to the Company or any Subsidiary.
5. Shares Reserved under this Plan.
(a)      Plan Reserve . Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 17, an aggregate of 9,800,000 Shares are reserved for issuance under this Plan. The Shares reserved for issuance may be either authorized and unissued Shares or shares reacquired at any time and now or hereafter held as treasury stock. The aggregate number of Shares reserved under this Section 5(a) shall be depleted by the maximum number of Shares, if any, that may be issuable under an Award as determined at the time of grant; provided that the aggregate number of Shares

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reserved under this Section 5(a) shall be depleted by 1.5 Shares for each Share delivered in payment or settlement of a full-value Award. For this purpose, a full-value Award includes Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units payable in Shares, Performance Shares, Performance Units payable in Shares, and any other similar Award payable in Shares under which the value of the Award is measured as the full value of a Share, rather than the increase in the value of a Share. A full-value award does not include Options or Stock Appreciation Rights such that the aggregate number of Shares reserved under this Section 5(a) shall be depleted by one (1) Share for each Share delivered in settlement of a Stock Appreciation Right and by one (1) Share for each Share delivered in payment of Options exercised. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no more than 9,800,000 Shares may be issued upon the exercise of incentive stock options. For purposes of determining the aggregate number of Shares reserved for issuance under this Plan, any fractional Share shall be rounded to the next highest full Share.
(b)      Replenishment of Shares Under this Plan . If (i) an Award lapses, expires, terminates or is cancelled without the issuance of Shares under the Award (whether due currently or on a deferred basis), (ii) it is determined during or at the conclusion of the term of an Award that all or some portion of the Shares with respect to which the Award was granted will not be issuable, or that other compensation with respect to the Shares covered by the Award will not be payable, on the basis that the conditions for such issuance will not be satisfied, (iii) Shares are forfeited under an Award or (iv) Shares are issued under any Award and the Company subsequently reacquires them pursuant to rights reserved upon the issuance of the Shares, then such Shares shall be recredited to the Plan’s reserve and may again be used for new Awards under this Plan, but Shares recredited to the Plan’s reserve pursuant to clause (iv) may not be issued pursuant to incentive stock options. Additionally, the following Shares may not again be made available for issuance as Awards under the Plan: (i) Shares not issued or delivered as a result of the net settlement of an outstanding Option or SAR, (ii) Shares used to pay the Option Price or withholding taxes related to an outstanding Award, and (iii) Shares repurchased on the open market with the proceeds of the Option Price.
(c)      Participant Limitations . Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 17, during any time when the Company has a class of equity security registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act and the transition period under Treasury Reg. Section 1.162-27(f)(4)(iii) has lapsed or does not apply, no Participant may be granted Awards that could result in such Participant:
(i) receiving Options for, and/or SARs with respect to, more than 2,000,000 Shares (or 100,000 Shares, in the case of a Non-Employee Director) during any fiscal year of the Company;
(ii) receiving Awards of Restricted Stock and/or Restricted Stock Units and/or other Stock-based Awards pursuant to Section 12, relating to more than 500,000 Shares (or 35,000 Shares, in the case of a Non-Employee Director) during any fiscal year of the Company;
(iii) receiving Awards of Performance Shares and/or Awards of Performance Units the value of which is based on the Fair Market Value of Shares, for more than 1,000,000 Shares (or 70,000 Shares, in the case of a Non-Employee Director) during any fiscal year of the Company;

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(iv) receiving Awards with a performance period of more than one year, including Awards of Performance Units the value of which is not based on the Fair Market Value of Shares, Long-Term Incentive Awards or Dividend Equivalent Units that would pay more than $10,000,000 to the Participant (or $600,000, in the case of a Non-Employee Director) during any single fiscal year of the Company; or
(v) receiving Awards with a performance period of not more than one year, including Annual Incentive Awards, Awards of Performance Units the value of which is not based on the Fair Market Value of Shares or Dividend Equivalent Unit that would pay more than $4,000,000 to the Participant (or $200,000, in the case of a Non-Employee Director) during any fiscal year of the Company.
In all cases, determinations under this Section 5(c) should be made in a manner that is consistent with the exemption for performance‑based compensation that Code Section 162(m) provides and, to the extent applicable, the transition rules thereunder.

6. Options. Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator will determine all terms and conditions of each Option, including but not limited to: (a) whether the Option is an “incentive stock option” which meets the requirements of Code Section 422, or a “nonqualified stock option” which does not meet the requirements of Code Section 422; (b) the grant date, which may not be any day prior to the date that the Administrator approves the grant; (c) the number of Shares subject to the Option; (d) the exercise price, which may not be less than the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to the Option as determined on the date of grant (except with respect to Replacement Awards or pursuant to Section 17); (e) the terms and conditions of vesting and exercise; and (f) the term, except that an Option must terminate no later than ten (10) years after the date of grant. In all other respects, the terms of any incentive stock option should comply with the provisions of Code Section 422 except to the extent the Administrator determines otherwise. Except to the extent the Administrator determines otherwise, a Participant may exercise an Option in whole or part after the right to exercise the Option has accrued, provided that any partial exercise must be for one hundred (100) Shares or multiples thereof. If an Option that is intended to be an incentive stock option fails to meet the requirements thereof, the Option shall automatically be treated as a nonqualified stock option to the extent of such failure. Unless restricted by the Administrator, and subject to such procedures as the Administrator may specify, the payment of the exercise price of Options made be made by (w) delivery of cash or other Shares or other securities of the Company (including by attestation) having a then Fair Market Value equal to the purchase price of such Shares, (x) by delivery (including by fax) to the Company or its designated agent of an executed irrevocable option exercise form together with irrevocable instructions to a broker-dealer to sell or margin a sufficient portion of the Shares and deliver the sale or margin loan proceeds directly to the Company to pay for the exercise price, (y) by surrendering the right to receive Shares otherwise deliverable to the Participant upon exercise of the Award having a Fair Market Value at the time of exercise equal to the total exercise price, or (z) by any combination of (w), (x) and/or (y). Except to the extent otherwise set forth in an Award agreement, a Participant shall have no rights as a holder of Stock as a result of the grant of an Option until the Option is exercised, the exercise price and applicable withholding taxes are paid and the Shares subject to the Option are issued thereunder.
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SAR is granted independently of an Option or relates to an Option; (b) the grant date, which may not be any day prior to the date that the Administrator approves the grant; (c) the number of Shares to which the SAR relates; (d) the grant price, provided that the grant price shall not be less than the Fair Market Value of the Shares subject to the SAR as determined on the date of grant (except with respect to Replacement Awards or pursuant to Section 17); (e) the terms and conditions of exercise or maturity, including vesting; (f) the term, provided that an SAR must terminate no later than ten (10) years after the date of grant; and (g) whether the SAR will be settled in cash, Shares or a combination thereof. If an SAR is granted in relation to an Option, then unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, the SAR shall be exercisable or shall mature at the same time or times, on the same conditions and to the extent and in the proportion, that the related Option is exercisable and may be exercised or mature for all or part of the Shares subject to the related Option. Upon exercise of any number of SARs, the number of Shares subject to the related Option shall be reduced accordingly and such Option may not be exercised with respect to that number of Shares. The exercise of any number of Options that relate to an SAR shall likewise result in an equivalent reduction in the number of Shares covered by the related SAR.
8. Performance and Stock Awards. Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator will determine all terms and conditions of each award of Shares, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares or Performance Units, including but not limited to: (a) the number of Shares and/or units to which such Award relates; (b) whether, as a condition for the Participant to realize all or a portion of the benefit provided under the Award, one or more Performance Goals must be achieved during such period as the Administrator specifies; (c) whether the restrictions imposed on Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units shall lapse, and all or a portion of the Performance Goals subject to an Award shall be deemed achieved, upon a Participant’s death, Disability or Retirement; (d) the length of the vesting and/or performance period (provided that any period of vesting applicable to Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units that are (i) not subject to a Performance Goal, (ii) not Replacement Awards and (iii) granted to a Participant other than a Non-Employee Director may not lapse more quickly than ratably over three (3) years from the date of grant, subject to Sections 2 and 17) and, if different, the date on which payment of the benefit provided under the Award will be made; (e) with respect to Performance Units, whether to measure the value of each unit in relation to a designated dollar value or the Fair Market Value of one or more Shares; and (f) with respect to Restricted Stock Units and Performance Units, whether to settle such Awards in cash, in Shares (including Restricted Stock), or a combination thereof.
Except to the extent otherwise set forth in an Award agreement:
(a)      Following the issuance of Shares of Restricted Stock to a Participant and before the Shares are fully vested, the Participant shall be entitled to exercise full voting rights with respect to such Shares, and receive all dividends or distributions paid with respect to such Shares; provided that if any such dividends or distributions are paid in Shares, such Shares shall be subject to the same restrictions as the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no dividends or distributions shall be payable to the Participant with respect to, and the Participant shall not have the right to vote the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect to, record dates occurring prior to the grant date of the Award, or with respect to record dates occurring on or after the date, if any, on which the Participant has forfeited such Shares.

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(b)      Awards of Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares and Performance Units shall be subject to the transfer restrictions set forth in Section 14 and, subject to Sections 13 and 2, to forfeiture upon termination of employment or service prior to satisfaction of the vesting and/or performance conditions set forth in the Award agreement.
(c)      A Participant shall not be entitled to, and shall agree to waive or otherwise surrender, any rights to vote or receive dividends or other distributions paid with respect to Performance Shares, Performance Units valued in Shares or Restricted Stock Units that are granted to the Participant until after the Performance Shares have been earned or the Company has issued Shares in settlement of the Performance Units or Restricted Stock Units in accordance with the Award agreement.
9. Annual Incentive Awards. Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator will determine all terms and conditions of an Annual Incentive Award, including but not limited to the Performance Goals, performance period, the potential amount payable, and the timing of payment; provided that the Administrator must require that payment of all or any portion of the amount subject to the Annual Incentive Award is contingent on the achievement of one or more Performance Goals during the period the Administrator specifies, although the Administrator may specify that all or a portion of the Performance Goals subject to an Award are deemed achieved upon a Participant’s death, Disability or Retirement (except, in the case of an Award intended to constitute performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m), to the extent inconsistent with the applicable requirements of Code Section 162(m)), or such other circumstances as the Administrator may specify.
10. Long-Term Incentive Awards. Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator will determine all terms and conditions of a Long-Term Incentive Award, including but not limited to the Performance Goals, performance period (which must be more than one year), the potential amount payable, and the timing of payment; provided that the Administrator must require that payment of all or any portion of the amount subject to the Long-Term Incentive Award is contingent on the achievement of one or more Performance Goals during the period the Administrator specifies, although the Administrator may specify that all or a portion of the Performance Goals subject to an Award are deemed achieved upon a Participant’s death, Disability or Retirement (except, in the case of an Award intended to constitute performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m), to the extent inconsistent with the applicable requirements of Code Section 162(m)), or such other circumstances as the Administrator may specify.
11. Dividend Equivalent Units. Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator will determine all terms and conditions of each award of Dividend Equivalent Units, including but not limited to whether: (a) such Award will be granted in tandem with another Award; (b) payment of the Award will be made concurrently with dividend payments or credited to an account for the Participant which provides for the deferral of such amounts until a stated time; (c) the Award will be settled in cash or Shares; and (d) as a condition for the Participant to realize all or a portion of the benefit provided under the Award, one or more Performance Goals must be achieved during such period as the Administrator specifies; provided that Dividend Equivalent Units may not be granted in connection with an Option, Stock Appreciation Right or other “stock right” within the meaning of Code Section 409A; and provided further that no Dividend Equivalent Unit granted in tandem with another Award shall include vesting provisions more favorable to the Participant than the vesting provisions, if any, to which the tandem Award is subject; and

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provided further that any performance period applicable to an Award of Dividend Equivalent Units must relate to a period of at least one year except that, if the Award is made in the year this Plan becomes effective, at the time of commencement of employment with the Company or on the occasion of a promotion, then the Award may relate to a period shorter than one year.
12. Other Stock-Based Awards. Subject to the terms of this Plan, the Administrator may grant to Participants other types of Awards, which may be denominated or payable in, valued in whole or in part by reference to, or otherwise based on, Shares, either alone or in addition to or in conjunction with other Awards, and payable in Stock or cash. Without limitation except as provided herein (and subject to the limitations of Section 15(e)), such Award may include the issuance of shares of unrestricted Stock, which may be awarded in payment of director fees, in lieu of cash compensation, in exchange for cancellation of a compensation right, as a bonus, or upon the attainment of Performance Goals or otherwise, or rights to acquire Stock from the Company. The Administrator shall determine all terms and conditions of the Award, including but not limited to, the time or times at which such Awards shall be made, and the number of Shares to be granted pursuant to such Awards or to which such Award shall relate; provided that any Award that provides for purchase rights shall be priced at 100% of Fair Market Value on the date of the Award.
13. Effect of Termination on Awards . If the Participant has in effect an employment, retention, change of control, severance or similar agreement with the Company or any Affiliate that discusses the effect of the Participant’s termination of employment or service on the Participant’s Awards, then such agreement shall control. In any other case, except as otherwise provided by the Administrator in an Award agreement or as otherwise determined by the Administrator prior to or at the time of termination of a Participant’s employment or service, the following provisions shall apply upon a Participant’s termination of employment or service with the Company and its Affiliates. With respect to Replacement Awards held by MTW Participants, except to the extent otherwise determined by the Administrator, employment or service with MTW and its subsidiaries shall be deemed employment or service with the Company and its Affiliates for purposes of determining whether the MTW Participant’s employment or service has terminated, the circumstances of such termination and the effect of such termination on the Replacement Award. MTW’s determination of the reason for such termination shall apply for purposes of this Section 13 with respect to Replacement Awards.
(a)      Termination of Employment or Service . If a Participant’s service with the Company and its Affiliates as an employee or a Director ends for any reason other than (i) a termination for Cause, (ii) death, (iii) Disability or (iv) Retirement, then:
(i)      Any outstanding unvested Options or SARs shall be forfeited immediately upon such termination, and any outstanding vested Options or SARs shall be exercisable until the earlier of (A) six (6) months following the Participant’s termination date and (B) the expiration date of the Option or SAR under the terms of the applicable Award agreement; provided that, if the Option was granted to a Director, then the vested Options or SARs shall be exercisable until the earlier of twelve (12) months following the Participant’s termination date and the expiration date.
(ii)      All other outstanding Awards made to the Participant, to the extent not then earned, vested or paid to the Participant, shall terminate on the Participant’s last day of employment or service.

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(b)      Death, Disability or Retirement of Participant . If a Participant dies during employment with the Company and its Affiliates or while a Director, or if a Participant’s service terminates as a result of Disability or Retirement, then:
(i)      All outstanding Options or SARs shall become fully vested and exercisable by the Participant or, in the case of death, by the Participant’s estate or the person who has acquired the right to exercise such Awards by bequest or inheritance, as follows:
(A) In the case of the Participant’s death, until the earlier of twelve (12) months following the date of the Participant’s death and the expiration date of the Option or SAR.
(B) In the case of a termination as a result of Disability, until the earlier of twelve (12) months following the date of the termination and the expiration date of the Option or SAR.
(C) In the case of a termination as a result of Retirement, until the earlier of ten (10) years following the date of the Participant’s Retirement and the expiration date of the Option or SAR.
(ii)      All restrictions on all outstanding Awards of Restricted Stock or Restricted Units that are not Performance Awards, including all related Dividend Equivalent Units, shall be deemed to have lapsed, and such Awards shall become fully vested, upon the date of death or termination, as applicable.
(iii)      All outstanding Awards of Performance Shares and Performance Units, including all related Dividend Equivalent Units, shall be paid in either unrestricted shares of Stock or cash, as the case may be, following the end of the performance period and based on achievement of the Performance Goals established for such Awards, as if the Participant had not died or terminated service, as applicable, but prorated based on the portion of the performance period that the Participant has completed at the time of death or termination of service.
(iv)      All other outstanding Awards made to the Participant, to the extent not then earned, vested or paid to the Participant, shall terminate on the Participant’s last day of employment or service.
(c)      Termination for Cause . If a Participant’s employment with the Company and its Affiliates or service as a Director is terminated for Cause, all Awards and grants of every type, whether or not then vested, shall terminate no later than the Participant’s last day of employment. The Committee shall have discretion to waive the application of this Section 13(c) in whole or in part and to determine whether the event or conduct at issue constitutes Cause for termination.
(d)      Time of Termination . For purposes of this Section 13, termination of service shall be deemed to occur at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time) on the relevant date described above, except that, if the Participant is terminated for Cause, then the termination shall occur immediately at the time of such termination.

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(e)      Consultants and Other Stock-Based Awards . The Administrator shall have the discretion to determine, at the time an Award is made, the effect of the termination of service of a Consultant on Awards held by such individual, and the effect on other Stock-based Awards of the Participant’s termination of employment or service with the Company and its Affiliates.
14. Restrictions on Transfer, Encumbrance and Disposition . No Award granted under this Plan may be sold, assigned, mortgaged, pledged, exchanged, hypothecated or otherwise transferred, or encumbered or disposed of, by a Participant other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and during the lifetime of the Participant such Awards may be exercised only by the Participant or the Participant’s legal representative or by the permitted transferee of such Participant as hereinafter provided (or by the legal representative of such permitted transferee). Notwithstanding the foregoing, (a) unless otherwise prohibited by an Award agreement, a Participant may transfer Awards to (i) his or her spouse, children or grandchildren (“Immediate Family Members”); (ii) a trust or trusts for the exclusive benefit of such Immediate Family Members; or (iii) a partnership in which such Immediate Family Members are the only partners; provided that the transfer will be effective only if the Participant receives no consideration for such transfer; and (b) a Participant may transfer an Award if permitted by the Administrator. Subsequent transfers of transferred Awards are prohibited except transfers to those persons or entities to which the Participant could have transferred such Awards, or transfers otherwise made in accordance with this Section 14. Any attempted transfer not permitted by this Section 14 shall be null and void and have no legal effect. The restrictions set forth in this Section 14, and any risk of forfeiture applicable to an Award, shall be enforceable against any transferee of an Award.
15. Termination and Amendment of Plan; Amendment, Modification or Cancellation of Awards.
(a)      Term of Plan . Unless the Board earlier terminates this Plan pursuant to Section 15(b), this Plan will terminate when all Shares reserved for issuance have been issued. If the term of this Plan extends beyond ten (10) years from the Effective Date, no incentive stock options may be granted after such time unless the stockholders of the Company have approved an extension of this Plan. In addition, no Award may constitute qualified performance-based compensation within the meaning of Code Section 162(m) unless, to the extent required by Code Section 162(m) for such Award to constitute qualified performance-based compensation, the material terms of the Performance Goals applicable to such Award are disclosed to and reapproved by the stockholders of the Company no later than the first stockholder meeting that occurs in the fifth (5 th ) year following the year in which the stockholders previously approved the Performance Goals.
(b)      Termination and Amendment . The Board or the Administrator may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate this Plan at any time, subject to the following limitations:
(i)      the Board must approve any amendment of this Plan to the extent the Company determines such approval is required by: (A) prior action of the Board, (B) applicable corporate law, or (C) any other applicable law;
(ii)      stockholders must approve any amendment of this Plan to the extent the Company determines such approval is required by: (A) Section 16 of the Exchange Act,

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(B) the Code, (C) the listing requirements of any principal securities exchange or market on which the Shares are then traded, or (D) any other applicable law; and
(iii)      stockholders must approve any of the following Plan amendments: (A) an amendment to materially increase any number of Shares specified in Section 5(a) or the limits set forth in Section 5(c) (except as permitted by Section 17), (B) an amendment to shorten the minimum vesting periods required in Section 8, or (C) an amendment that would diminish the protections afforded by Section 15(e).
(c)      Amendment, Modification, Cancellation and Disgorgement of Awards .
(i)      Except as provided in Section 15(e) and subject to the requirements of this Plan, the Administrator may modify, amend or cancel any Award, or waive any restrictions or conditions applicable to any Award or the exercise of the Award; provided that, except as otherwise provided in the Plan or the Award agreement, any modification or amendment that materially diminishes the rights of the Participant, or the cancellation of the Award, shall be effective only if agreed to by the Participant or any other person(s) as may then have an interest in the Award, but the Administrator need not obtain Participant (or other interested party) consent for the modification, amendment or cancellation of an Award pursuant to the provisions of subsection (ii) or Section 17 or as follows: (A) to the extent the Administrator deems such action necessary to comply with any applicable law or the listing requirements of any principal securities exchange or market on which the Shares are then traded; (B) to the extent the Administrator deems necessary to preserve favorable accounting or tax treatment of any Award for the Company; or (C) to the extent the Administrator determines that such action does not materially and adversely affect the value of an Award or that such action is in the best interest of the affected Participant (or any other person(s) as may then have an interest in the Award). Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, any such amendment shall be made in a manner that will enable an Award intended to be exempt from Code Section 409A to continue to be so exempt, or to enable an Award intended to comply with Code Section 409A to continue to so comply.
(ii)      Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in an Award agreement, the Administrator shall have full power and authority to terminate or cause the Participant to forfeit the Award, and require the Participant to disgorge to the Company any gains attributable to the Award, if the Participant engages in any action constituting, as determined by the Administrator in its discretion, Cause for termination, or a breach of any agreement between the Participant and the Company or an Affiliate concerning noncompetition, nonsolicitation, confidentiality, trade secrets, intellectual property, nondisparagement or similar obligations.
(iii)      Any Awards granted pursuant to this Plan, and any Stock issued or cash paid pursuant to an Award, shall be subject to any recoupment or clawback policy that is adopted by, or any recoupment or similar requirement otherwise made applicable by law, regulation or listing standards to, the Company from time to time.
(iv)      Unless the Award agreement specifies otherwise, the Administrator may cancel any Award at any time if the Participant is not in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Award agreement and the Plan.

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(d)      Survival of Authority and Awards . Notwithstanding the foregoing, the authority of the Board and the Administrator under this Section 15 and to otherwise administer the Plan with respect to then-outstanding Awards will extend beyond the date of this Plan’s termination. In addition, termination of this Plan will not affect the rights of Participants with respect to Awards previously granted to them, and all unexpired Awards will continue in force and effect after termination of this Plan except as they may lapse or be terminated by their own terms and conditions.
(e)      Repricing and Backdating Prohibited . Notwithstanding anything in this Plan to the contrary, and except for the adjustments provided for in Section 17, neither the Administrator nor any other person may (i) amend the terms of outstanding Options or SARs to reduce the exercise or grant price of such outstanding Options or SARs; (ii) cancel outstanding Options or SARs in exchange for Options or SARs with an exercise or grant price that is less than the exercise or grant price of the original Options or SARs; or (iii) cancel outstanding Options or SARs with an exercise or grant price above the current Fair Market Value of a Share in exchange for cash or other securities. In addition, the Administrator may not make a grant of an Option or SAR with a grant date that is effective prior to the date the Administrator takes action to approve such Award.
(f)      Foreign Participation . To assure the viability of Awards granted to Participants employed or residing in foreign countries, the Administrator may provide for such special terms as it may consider necessary or appropriate to accommodate differences in local law, tax policy, accounting or custom. Moreover, the Administrator may approve such supplements to, or amendments, restatements or alternative versions of, this Plan as it determines are necessary or appropriate for such purposes. Any such amendment, restatement or alternative versions that the Administrator approves for purposes of using this Plan in a foreign country will not affect the terms of this Plan for any other country. In addition, all such supplements, amendments, restatements or alternative versions must comply with the provisions of Section 15(b)(ii).
(g)      Code Section 409A . The provisions of Code Section 409A are incorporated herein by reference to the extent necessary for any Award that is subject to Code Section 409A to comply therewith.
16. Taxes .
(a)      Withholding . In the event the Company or one of its Affiliates is required to withhold any federal, state or local taxes or other amounts in respect of any income recognized by a Participant as a result of the grant, vesting, payment or settlement of an Award or disposition of any Shares acquired under an Award, the Company or its Affiliate may deduct (or require an Affiliate to deduct) from any cash payments of any kind otherwise due the Participant, or with the consent of the Administrator, Shares otherwise deliverable or vesting under an Award, to satisfy such tax or other obligations. Alternatively, the Company or its Affiliate may require such Participant to pay to the Company or its Affiliate, in cash, promptly on demand, or make other arrangements satisfactory to the Company or its Affiliate regarding the payment to the Company or its Affiliate of the aggregate amount of any such taxes and other amounts. If Shares are deliverable upon exercise or payment of an Award, then, unless restricted by the Administrator and subject to such procedures as the Administrator may specify, a Participant may satisfy all or a portion of the federal, state and local withholding tax obligations arising in connection with such Award by electing to (i) have the Company or its Affiliate withhold Shares otherwise

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issuable under the Award, (ii) tender back Shares received in connection with such Award or (iii) deliver other previously owned Shares; provided that the amount to be withheld may not exceed the total minimum federal, state and local tax withholding obligations associated with the transaction to the extent needed for the Company and its Affiliates to avoid an accounting charge. If an election is provided, the election must be made on or before the date as of which the amount of tax to be withheld is determined and otherwise as the Administrator requires. In any case, the Company and its Affiliates may defer making payment or delivery under any Award if any such tax may be pending unless and until indemnified to its satisfaction.
(b)      No Guarantee of Tax Treatment . Notwithstanding any provisions of the Plan, the Company does not guarantee to any Participant or any other Person with an interest in an Award that (i) any Award intended to be exempt from Code Section 409A shall be so exempt, (ii) any Award intended to comply with Code Section 409A or Code Section 422 shall so comply, or (iii) any Award shall otherwise receive a specific tax treatment under any other applicable tax law, nor in any such case will the Company or any Affiliate be required to indemnify, defend or hold harmless any individual with respect to the tax consequences of any Award.
17. Adjustment Provisions; Change of Control.
(a)      Adjustment of Shares . If: (i) the Company shall at any time be involved in a merger or other transaction in which the Shares are changed or exchanged; (ii) the Company shall subdivide or combine the Shares or the Company shall declare a dividend payable in Shares, other securities (other than stock purchase rights issued pursuant to a stockholder rights agreement) or other property; (iii) the Company shall effect a cash dividend the amount of which, on a per Share basis, exceeds ten percent (10%) of the Fair Market Value of a Share at the time the dividend is declared, or the Company shall effect any other dividend or other distribution on the Shares in the form of cash, or a repurchase of Shares, that the Board determines by resolution is special or extraordinary in nature or that is in connection with a transaction that the Company characterizes publicly as a recapitalization or reorganization involving the Shares; or (iv) any other event shall occur, which, in the case of this clause (iv), in the judgment of the Administrator necessitates an adjustment to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under this Plan, then the Administrator shall, in such manner as it may deem equitable to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under this Plan, adjust as applicable: (A) the number and type of shares subject to this Plan (including the number and type of shares described in Section 5) and which may after the event be made the subject of Awards; (B) the number and type of shares subject to outstanding Awards; (C) the grant, purchase, or exercise price with respect to any Award; and (D) to the extent such discretion does not cause an Award that is intended to qualify as performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m) to lose its status as such, the Performance Goals of an Award. In any such case, the Administrator may also (or in lieu of the foregoing) make provision for a cash payment to the holder of an outstanding Award in exchange for the cancellation of all or a portion of the Award (without the consent of the holder of an Award) in an amount determined by the Administrator effective at such time as the Administrator specifies (which may be the time such transaction or event is effective). However, in each case, with respect to Awards of incentive stock options, no such adjustment may be authorized to the extent that such authority would cause this Plan to violate Code Section 422(b). Further, the number of Shares subject to any Award payable or denominated in Shares must always be a whole number. In any event, previously granted Options or SARs are subject to only such adjustments as are necessary to

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maintain the relative proportionate interest the Options and SARs represented immediately prior to any such event and to preserve, without exceeding, the value of such Options or SARs.
Without limitation, in the event of any reorganization, merger, consolidation, combination or other similar corporate transaction or event, whether or not constituting a Change of Control (other than any such transaction in which the Company is the continuing corporation and in which the outstanding Stock is not being converted into or exchanged for different securities, cash or other property, or any combination thereof), the Administrator may substitute, on an equitable basis as the Administrator determines, for each Share then subject to an Award and the Shares subject to this Plan (if the Plan will continue in effect), the number and kind of shares of stock, other securities, cash or other property to which holders of Stock are or will be entitled in respect of each Share pursuant to the transaction.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a stock dividend (other than a stock dividend declared in lieu of an ordinary cash dividend) or subdivision or combination of the Shares (including a reverse stock split), if no action is taken by the Administrator, adjustments contemplated by this subsection that are proportionate shall nevertheless automatically be made as of the date of such stock dividend or subdivision or combination of the Shares.
For the avoidance of doubt, the grant of an Award shall not affect in any way the right or power of the Company or any of its Affiliates to make or authorize any or all adjustments, recapitalizations, reorganizations or other changes in the Company’s or such Affiliate’s capital structure or business, or any merger, consolidation or business combination of the Company or such Affiliate, or any issuance or modification of any term, condition, or covenant of any bond, debenture, debt, preferred stock or other instrument ahead of or affecting the Stock or the rights of the holders of Stock, or the dissolution or liquidation of the Company or any Affiliate, or any sale or transfer of all or any part of its assets or business or any other Company or Affiliate action or proceeding, whether of a similar character or otherwise.
(b)      Issuance or Assumption . Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan, and without affecting the number of Shares otherwise reserved or available under this Plan, in connection with any merger, consolidation, acquisition of property or stock, or reorganization, including the Spin-Off, the Administrator may authorize the issuance or assumption of awards, including the Replacement Awards, under this Plan upon such terms and conditions as it may deem appropriate.
(c)      Change of Control . To the extent the Participant has in effect an employment, retention, change of control, severance or similar agreement with the Company or any Affiliate or is subject to a policy that provides for a more favorable result to the Participant upon a Change of Control with respect to the Participant’s Awards, such agreement or policy shall control. In all other cases, unless provided otherwise in an Award agreement or by the Administrator prior to the date of the Change of Control, in the event of a Change of Control:
(i)      If the purchaser, successor or surviving entity (or parent thereof) (the “Surviving Entity”) so agrees, some or all outstanding Awards shall be assumed, or replaced with the same type of award with similar terms and conditions, by the Surviving Entity in the Change of Control transaction; provided that such assumption or replacement shall be permitted with respect to equity-based Awards without Participant consent only to the extent the assumed or replacement award, as the case may be,

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relates to publicly traded or otherwise liquid equity securities after the consummation of the Change of Control transaction and to the extent other appropriate adjustments in the terms and conditions of the Award (including any performance goals) are made so that the Participant is not disadvantaged solely as a result of the Change of Control. If applicable, each Award assumed by the Surviving Entity shall be appropriately adjusted, immediately after such Change of Control, to apply to the number and class of securities which would have been issuable to the Participant upon the consummation of such Change of Control had the Award been exercised, vested or earned immediately prior to such Change of Control. Upon the Participant’s termination of employment by the Surviving Entity without Cause, or by the Participant for Good Reason, in either case within twenty-four (24) months following the Change of Control, all of the Participant’s Awards that are in effect as of the date of such termination shall be vested in full or deemed earned in full (assuming the maximum performance goals provided under such Award were met, if applicable) effective on the date of such termination.
(ii)      To the extent the Surviving Entity in the Change of Control transaction does not assume the Awards or issue replacement awards as provided in clause (i):
(A)      each holder of an Option or SAR shall have the right at any time thereafter to exercise the Option or SAR in full whether or not the Option or SAR was theretofore exercisable; provided that the Company may elect to cancel all outstanding Options or SARs in exchange for a cash payment equal to the excess of the Change of Control Price over the exercise price of the Shares subject to such Option or SAR upon the Change of Control (or for no cash payment if such excess is zero);
(B)      Shares of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units that are not then vested shall vest upon the date of the Change of Control and each holder of such Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units shall have the right, exercisable by written notice to the Company within sixty (60) days after the Change of Control, to receive, in exchange for the surrender of such Restricted Stock, an amount of cash equal to the Change of Control Price of such Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units; provided that the Company may elect to cancel each outstanding Restricted Stock Unit in exchange for a cash payment equal to the Change of Control Price upon the Change of Control;
(C)      each holder of a Performance Share and/or Performance Unit for which the performance period has not expired shall have the right, exercisable by written notice to the Company within sixty (60) days after the Change of Control, to receive, in exchange for the surrender of the Performance Share and/or Performance Unit, an amount of cash equal to the product of (A) the value of the Performance Share and/or Performance Unit, assuming the greater of target or projected actual performance (based on the assumption that the applicable Performance Goals continue to be achieved at the same rate through the end of the performance period as they are at the time of the Change of Control), and (B) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of whole months that have elapsed from the beginning of the performance period to the date of

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the Change of Control and the denominator of which is the number of whole months in the performance period; provided that the Company may elect to cancel each outstanding Performance Unit in exchange for a cash payment equal to the value of such Performance Unit;
(D)      all Incentive Awards for which the performance period has not yet expired shall be deemed to have been earned pro rata, based on the number of whole months that have elapsed from the beginning of the relevant performance period to the date of the Change of Control, as if the Performance Goals are attained as of the effective date of the Change of Control at the greater of target or projected actual performance (based on the assumption that the applicable Performance Goals continue to be achieved at the same rate through the end of the performance period as they are at the time of the Change of Control);
(E)      each holder of an Incentive Award, Performance Share and/or Performance Unit that has been earned but not yet paid shall receive an amount of cash equal to the value of the Incentive Award, Performance Share and/or Performance Unit so earned;
(F)      each holder of a Dividend Equivalent Unit shall be entitled to receive a cash payment equal to the value of the Dividend Equivalent Unit as of the date of the Change of Control; provided that such payment will be pro rated to the extent, if at all, any related Award is settled on a pro rata basis; and
(G)      each holder of any type of Award not subject to the foregoing provisions shall be entitled to receive a cash payment based on the value of the Award as of the date of the Change of Control.
For purposes of this Section 17, the “value” of a Performance Share shall be equal to, and the “value” of a Performance Unit for which the value is equal to the Fair Market Value of Shares shall be based on, the Change of Control Price.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Section 17(c), the terms of any Awards that are subject to Code Section 409A shall govern the treatment of such Awards upon a Change of Control, and the terms of this Section 17(c) shall not apply, to the extent required for such Awards to remain compliant with Code Section 409A, as applicable.
(d)      Application of Limits on Payments .
(i)      Determination of Cap or Payment . Except to the extent the Participant has in effect an employment or similar agreement with the Company or any Affiliate or is subject to a policy that provides for a more favorable result to the Participant upon a Change of Control, if any payments or benefits paid by the Company pursuant to this Plan, including any accelerated vesting or similar provisions (“Plan Payments”), would cause some or all of the Plan Payments in conjunction with any other payments made to or benefits received by a Participant in connection with a Change of Control (such payments or benefits, together with the Plan Payments, the “Total Payments”) to be

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subject to the tax (“Excise Tax”) imposed by Code Section 4999 but for this Section 17(d), then, notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan to the contrary, the Total Payments shall be delivered either (A) in full or (B) in an amount such that the value of the aggregate Total Payments that the Participant is entitled to receive shall be One Dollar ($1.00) less than the maximum amount that the Participant may receive without being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of (A) or (B) results in the receipt by the Participant of the greatest benefit on an after-tax basis (taking into account applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax).
(ii)      Procedures .
(A)      If a Participant or the Company believes that a payment or benefit due the Participant will result in some or all of the Total Payments being subject to the Excise Tax, then the Company, at its expense, shall obtain the opinion (which need not be unqualified) of nationally recognized tax counsel (“National Tax Counsel”) selected by the Company (which may be regular outside counsel to the Company), which opinion sets forth (1) the amount of the Base Period Income (as defined below), (2) the amount and present value of the Total Payments, (3) the amount and present value of any excess parachute payments determined without regard to any reduction of Total Payments pursuant to Section 6(a)(ii), and (4) the net after-tax proceeds to the Participant, taking into account applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax if (x) the Total Payments were delivered in accordance with Section 17(d)(i)(A) or (y) the Total Payments were delivered in accordance with Section 17(d)(i)(B). The opinion of National Tax Counsel shall be addressed to the Company and the Participant and shall be binding upon the Company and the Participant. If such National Tax Counsel opinion determines that Section 17(d)(i)(B) applies, then the Plan Payments or any other payment or benefit determined by such counsel to be includable in the Total Payments shall be reduced or eliminated so that under the bases of calculations set forth in such opinion there will be no excess parachute payment. In such event, payments or benefits included in the Total Payments shall be reduced or eliminated by applying the following principles, in order: (1) the payment or benefit with the higher ratio of the parachute payment value to present economic value (determined using reasonable actuarial assumptions) shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with a lower ratio; (2) the payment or benefit with the later possible payment date shall be reduced or eliminated before a payment or benefit with an earlier payment date; and (3) cash payments shall be reduced prior to non-cash benefits; provided that if the foregoing order of reduction or elimination would violate Code Section 409A, then the reduction shall be made pro rata among the payments or benefits included in the Total Payments (on the basis of the relative present value of the parachute payments).
(B)      For purposes of this Section 17: (1) the terms “excess parachute payment” and “parachute payments” shall have the meanings given in Code Section 280G and such “parachute payments” shall be

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valued as provided therein; (2) present value shall be calculated in accordance with Code Section 280G(d)(4); (3) the term “Base Period Income” means an amount equal to the Participant’s “annualized includible compensation for the base period” as defined in Code Section 280G(d)(1); (4) for purposes of the opinion of National Tax Counsel, the value of any noncash benefits or any deferred payment or benefit shall be determined by the Company’s independent auditors in accordance with the principles of Code Sections 280G(d)(3) and (4); and (5) the Participant shall be deemed to pay federal income tax and employment taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income and employment taxation, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state or locality of the Participant’s domicile, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes that may be obtained from the deduction of such state and local taxes.
(C)      If National Tax Counsel so requests in connection with the opinion required by this Section 17(d)(ii), the Company shall obtain, at the Company’s expense, and the National Tax Counsel may rely on, the advice of a firm of recognized executive compensation consultants as to the reasonableness of any item of compensation to be received by the Participant solely with respect to its status under Code Section 280G.
(D)      The Company agrees to bear all costs associated with, and to indemnify and hold harmless the National Tax Counsel from, any and all claims, damages and expenses resulting from or relating to its determinations pursuant to this Section 17, except for claims, damages or expenses resulting from the gross negligence or willful misconduct of such firm.
(E)      This Section 17 shall be amended to comply with any amendment or successor provision to Code Section 280G or Code Section 4999. If such provisions are repealed without successor, then this Section 17 shall be cancelled without further effect.
18. Miscellaneous.
(a)      Other Terms and Conditions . The Administrator may provide in any Award agreement such other provisions (whether or not applicable to the Award granted to any other Participant) as the Administrator determines appropriate to the extent not otherwise prohibited by the terms of the Plan.
(b)      Employment and Service . The issuance of an Award shall not confer upon a Participant any right with respect to continued employment or service, or the right to continue as a director. Unless determined otherwise by the Administrator, for purposes of the Plan and all Awards, the following rules shall apply:
(i)      a Participant who transfers employment between the Company and its Affiliates, or between Affiliates, will not be considered to have terminated employment;

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(ii)      a Participant who ceases to be a Non-Employee Director because he or she becomes an employee of the Company or an Affiliate shall not be considered to have ceased service as a Director with respect to any Award until such Participant’s termination of employment with the Company and its Affiliates;
(iii)      a Participant who ceases to be employed by the Company or an Affiliate and immediately thereafter becomes a Non-Employee Director, a non-employee director of an Affiliate, or a consultant to the Company or any Affiliate shall not be considered to have terminated employment until such Participant’s service as a director of, or consultant to, the Company and its Affiliates has ceased; and
(iv)      a Participant employed by an Affiliate will be considered to have terminated employment when such entity ceases to be an Affiliate.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of an Award that is subject to Code Section 409A, if a Participant’s termination of employment or service triggers the payment of compensation under such Award, then the Participant will be deemed to have terminated employment or service upon his or her “separation from service” within the meaning of Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Plan or an Award to the contrary, if any Participant is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Code Section 409A as of the date of his or her “separation from service” within the meaning of Code Section 409A, then, to the extent required by Code Section 409A, any payment made to the Participant on account of such separation from service shall not be made before a date that is six months after the date of the separation from service. For MTW Participants holding Replacement Awards, rules similar to the foregoing shall apply to employment or service with MTW and its subsidiaries by analogy except to the extent otherwise determined by the Administrator.
(c)      No Fractional Shares . No fractional Shares or other securities may be issued or delivered pursuant to this Plan, and the Administrator may determine whether cash, other securities or other property will be paid or transferred in lieu of any fractional Shares or other securities, or whether such fractional Shares or other securities or any rights to fractional Shares or other securities will be canceled, terminated or otherwise eliminated.
(d)      Unfunded Plan; Awards Not Includable for Benefits Purposes . This Plan is unfunded and does not create, and should not be construed to create, a trust or separate fund with respect to this Plan’s benefits. This Plan does not establish any fiduciary relationship between the Company and any Participant or other person. To the extent any person holds any rights by virtue of an Award granted under this Plan, such rights are no greater than the rights of the Company’s general unsecured creditors. Income recognized by a Participant pursuant to an Award shall not be included in the determination of benefits under any employee pension benefit plan (as such term is defined in Section 3(2) of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended) or group insurance or other benefit plans applicable to the Participant, except as may be provided under the terms of such plans or determined by resolution of the Board.
(e)      Requirements of Law and Securities Exchange . The granting of Awards and the issuance of Shares in connection with an Award are subject to all applicable laws, rules and regulations and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan or any award

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agreement, the Company has no liability to deliver any Shares under this Plan or make any payment unless such delivery or payment would comply with all applicable laws and the applicable requirements of any securities exchange or similar entity, and unless and until the Participant has taken all actions required by the Company in connection therewith. The Company may impose such restrictions on any Shares issued under the Plan as the Company determines necessary or desirable to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations or the requirements of any national securities exchanges.
(f)      Governing Law; Venue . This Plan, and all agreements under this Plan, will be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, without reference to any conflict of law principles. Any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Plan, any Award or any award agreement, or for recognition and enforcement of any judgment in respect of this Plan, any Award or any award agreement, may only be brought and determined in (i) a court sitting in the State of Florida and (ii) a “bench” trial, and any party to such action or proceeding shall agree to waive its right to a jury trial.
(g)      Limitations on Actions . Any legal action or proceeding with respect to this Plan, any Award or any award agreement, must be brought within one year (365 days) after the day the complaining party first knew or should have known of the events giving rise to the complaint.
(h)      Construction . Whenever any words are used herein in the masculine, they shall be construed as though they were used in the feminine in all cases where they would so apply; and wherever any words are used in the singular or plural, they shall be construed as though they were used in the plural or singular, as the case may be, in all cases where they would so apply. Title of sections are for general information only, and this Plan is not to be construed with reference to such titles.
(i)      Severability . If any provision of this Plan or any award agreement or any Award (a) is or becomes or is deemed to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, or as to any person or Award, or (b) would disqualify this Plan, any award agreement or any Award under any law the Administrator deems applicable, then such provision should be construed or deemed amended to conform to applicable laws, or if it cannot be so construed or deemed amended without, in the determination of the Administrator, materially altering the intent of this Plan, award agreement or Award, then such provision should be stricken as to such jurisdiction, person or Award, and the remainder of this Plan, such award agreement and such Award will remain in full force and effect.
(j)      MTW Awards . The Company is authorized to issue Replacement Awards to MTW Participants in connection with the adjustment and replacement by MTW of certain awards previously granted by MTW. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Plan to the contrary, the number of Shares to be subject to a Replacement Award and the other terms and conditions of each Replacement Award, including the exercise or grant price, as applicable, shall be determined by the Administrator, all in accordance with the terms of the Employee Matters Agreement.
19. Definitions. Capitalized terms used in this Plan or any Award agreement have the following meanings, unless the Award agreement otherwise provides:

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(a)      “Administrator” means the Committee; provided that, to the extent the Board has retained authority and responsibility as an Administrator of the Plan, the term “Administrator” shall also mean the Board or, to the extent the Committee has delegated authority and responsibility as an Administrator of the Plan to one or more officers of the Company as permitted by Section 2(b), the term “Administrator” shall also mean such officer or officers.
(b)      “Affiliate” shall have the meaning given in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of determining those individuals to whom an Option or Stock Appreciation Right (other than a Replacement Award) may be granted, the term “Affiliate” means any entity that, directly or through one or more intermediaries, is controlled by, controls, or is under common control with, the Company within the meaning of Code Sections 414(b) or (c); provided that, in applying such provisions, the phrase “at least 20 percent” shall be used in place of “at least 80 percent” each place it appears therein.
(c)      “Award” means a grant of Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance Shares, Performance Units, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Shares, an Annual Incentive Award, a Long-Term Incentive Award, Dividend Equivalent Units or any other type of award permitted under the Plan.
(d)      “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
(e)      “Cause” means any of the following as determined by the Company (or, in the case of Replacement Awards, by MTW): (i) with respect to Participants other than Non-Employee Directors or MTW non-employee directors who are MTW Participants, (A) the failure of the Participant to perform or observe any of the material terms or provisions of any written employment agreement applicable to the Participant or, if no written agreement exists, the gross dereliction of the Participant’s duties (for reasons other than the Participant’s Disability); (B) the failure of the Participant to comply fully with the lawful directives of the Board, the board of directors of an Affiliate of the Company or, with respect to MTW Participants, the board of directors of MTW or its subsidiaries, as applicable, or the officers or supervisory employees to whom the Participant reports; (C) the Participant’s dishonesty, misconduct, misappropriation of funds, or disloyalty or disparagement of the Company, any of its Affiliates, MTW or any of its subsidiaries (with respect to MTW Participants), or any of their respective management or employees; or (D) other proper cause determined in good faith by the Administrator; or (ii) with respect to Non-Employee Directors or MTW non-employee directors who are MTW Participants, (A) fraud or intentional misrepresentation; (B) embezzlement, misappropriation or conversion of assets or opportunities of the Company or any of its Affiliates (or, in the case of MTW Participants, MTW or any of its Affiliates); or (C) any other gross or willful misconduct as determined by the Committee (or, in the case of MTW Participants, as determined by the board of directors of MTW), in its sole and conclusive discretion.
(f)      “Change of Control” means the first to occur of the following with respect to the Company or any upstream holding company (which, for purposes of this definition, shall be included in references to “the Company”):
(i)      Any “Person,” as that term is defined in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act, but excluding the Company, any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company, or any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same

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proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company, is or becomes the “Beneficial Owner” (as that term is defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing thirty percent (30%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities; or
(ii)      The Company is merged or consolidated with any other corporation or other entity, other than: (A) a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than sixty percent (60%) of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; or (B) the Company engages in a merger or consolidation effected to implement a recapitalization of the Company (or similar transaction) in which no “Person” (as defined above) acquires thirty percent (30%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a merger or consolidation involving the Company shall not be considered a “Change of Control” if the Company is the surviving corporation and shares of the Stock are not converted into or exchanged for stock or securities of any other corporation, cash or any other thing of value, unless persons who beneficially owned shares of the Stock outstanding immediately prior to such transaction own beneficially less than a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Company immediately following the merger or consolidation;
(iii)      The Company or any Affiliate sells, assigns or otherwise transfers assets in a transaction or series of related transactions, if the aggregate market value of the assets so sold, assigned or otherwise transferred exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the Company’s consolidated book value, determined by the Company in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, measured at the time at which such transaction occurs or the first of such series of related transactions occurs; provided that such a transfer effected pursuant to a spin-off or split-up where stockholders of the Company retain ownership of the transferred assets proportionate to their pro rata ownership interest in the Company shall not be deemed a “Change of Control”;
(iv)      The Company dissolves and liquidates substantially all of its assets; or
(v)      At any time after the Effective Date when the “Continuing Directors” cease to constitute a majority of the Board. For this purpose, a “Continuing Director” shall mean: (A) the individuals who, at the Effective Date, constitute the Board; and (B) any new Directors (other than Directors designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in clause (i), (ii), or (iii) of this definition) whose appointment to the Board or nomination for election by Company stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the then-serving Continuing Directors.
If an Award is considered deferred compensation subject to the provisions of Code Section 409A, then the Administrator may include an amended definition of “Change of Control” in the Award agreement issued with respect to such Award as necessary to comply with, or as necessary to permit a deferral under, Code Section 409A.

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(g)      “Change of Control Price” means the highest of the following: (i) the Fair Market Value of the Shares, as determined on the date of the Change of Control; (ii) the highest price per Share paid in the Change of Control transaction; or (iii) the Fair Market Value of the Shares, calculated on the date of surrender of the relevant Award in accordance with Section 17(c), but this clause (iii) shall not apply if in the Change of Control transaction, or pursuant to an agreement to which the Company is a party governing the Change of Control transaction, all of the Shares are purchased for and/or converted into the right to receive a current payment of cash and no other securities or other property.
(h)      “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Any reference to a specific provision of the Code includes any successor provision and the regulations promulgated under such provision.
(i)      “Committee” means the Compensation Committee of the Board, or such other committee of the Board that is designated by the Board with the same or similar authority. The Committee shall consist only of Non-Employee Directors (not fewer than two (2)) who also qualify as Outside Directors to the extent necessary for the Plan to comply with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act or any successor rule and to permit Awards that are otherwise eligible to qualify as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code to so qualify.
(j)      “Company” means Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any successor thereto.
(k)      “Director” means a member of the Board; “Non-Employee Director” means a Director who is not also an employee of the Company or its Subsidiaries; and “Outside Director” means a Director who qualifies as an outside director within the meaning of Code Section 162(m).
(l)      "Disability" means disability as defined in the Company’s (or MTW’s, with respect to MTW Participants) long-term disability plan covering exempt salaried employees, except as otherwise determined by the Administrator and set forth in an Award agreement. The Administrator shall make the determination of Disability and may request such evidence of disability as it reasonably determines.
(m)      “Distribution Date” means the effective date of the distribution, in connection with the Spinoff, of Shares to the holders of shares of common stock of MTW.
(n)      “Dividend Equivalent Unit” means the right to receive a payment, in cash or Shares, equal to the cash dividends or other distributions paid with respect to a Share as described in Section 11.
(o)      “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any reference to a specific provision of the Exchange Act includes any successor provision and the regulations and rules promulgated under such provision.
(p)      “Fair Market Value” means, per Share on a particular date, the last sales price on such date on the national securities exchange on which the Stock is then traded, as reported in The Wall Street Journal, or if no sales of Stock occur on the date in question, on the last preceding date on which there was a sale on such exchange. If the Shares are not listed on a national securities exchange, but are traded in an over-the-counter market, the last sales price

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(or, if there is no last sales price reported, the average of the closing bid and asked prices) for the Shares on the particular date, or on the last preceding date on which there was a sale of Shares on that market, will be used. If the Shares are neither listed on a national securities exchange nor traded in an over-the-counter market, the price determined by the Administrator, in its discretion, will be used. If an actual sale of a Share occurs on the market, then the Company may consider the sale price to be the Fair Market Value of such Share.
(q)      “Good Reason” means a termination by a Participant based upon the occurrence (without the Participant’s express written consent) of any of the following: (i) a material diminution in the Participant’s position or title, or the assignment of duties to the Participant that are materially inconsistent with the Participant’s position or title, determined on the basis of the position or title held immediately prior to the Change of Control; (ii) a material diminution in the Participant’s base salary or incentive/bonus opportunities; (iii) a change in the Participant’s principal place of employment of more than fifty (50) miles from the location of the Participant’s principal place of employment on the date of the Change of Control; or (iv) a material breach by the Company of any of its obligations under any agreement with the Participant. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such event described above shall constitute Good Reason unless the Participant gives written notice to the Company specifying the condition or event relied upon for such termination within ninety (90) days of the initial existence of such event and the Company fails to cure the condition or event constituting Good Reason, to the reasonable satisfaction of the Participant, within thirty (30) days following receipt of the Participant’s notice.
(r)      “Incentive Award” means the right to receive a cash payment to the extent Performance Goals are achieved (or other requirements are met), and shall include “Annual Incentive Awards” as described in Section 9 and “Long-Term Incentive Awards” as described in Section 10.
(s)      “MTW Participant” means a current or former employee, officer or member of the board of directors of MTW or any of its subsidiaries or any other person who holds an award under a MTW Plan as of the date immediately prior to the Distribution Date.
(t)      “MTW Plan” means The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan or any similar or predecessor plan sponsored by MTW or any of its subsidiaries under which any awards remain outstanding as of the date immediately prior to the Distribution Date, including, but not limited to, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan and The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 2004 Non-Employee Director Stock and Awards Plan.
(u)      “Option” means the right to purchase Shares at a stated price for a specified period of time.
(v)      “Participant” means an individual selected by the Administrator to receive an Award. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan to the contrary, the term “Participant” shall include a MTW Participant; provided that, pursuant to Section 3, a MTW Participant who is not otherwise eligible to be a Participant pursuant to the Plan may receive only Replacement Awards.
(w)      “Performance Goals” means any goals the Administrator establishes that relate to one or more of the following with respect to the Company or any one or more of its Subsidiaries, Affiliates or other business units: revenue; cash flow; total stockholder return; dividends; debt; net cash provided by operating activities; net cash provided by operating activities less net cash

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used in investing activities; cost of goods sold; ratio of debt to debt plus equity; profit before tax; gross profit; net profit; net operating profit; net operating profit after taxes; net sales; earnings before interest and taxes; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; Fair Market Value of Shares; basic earnings per share; diluted earnings per share; return on stockholder equity; average accounts receivable (calculated by taking the average of accounts receivable at the end of each month); accounts receivable; average inventories (calculated by taking the average of inventories at the end of each month); inventories; return on average total capital employed; return on net assets employed before interest and taxes; economic value added; return on year-end equity; current assets; non-interest bearing current liabilities; net property, plant and equipment; operating assets; capitalized research and development; goodwill; accumulated amortization of goodwill; goodwill impairment; capital; cost of capital; cost of equity; cost of debt; bad debt reserves; inventory reserves; taxes; or a combination of the foregoing. As to each Performance Goal, the relevant measurement of performance shall be computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles to the extent applicable, but, unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, will exclude the effects of the following: (i) charges for reorganizing and restructuring; (ii) discontinued operations; (iii) asset write-downs; (iv) gains or losses on the disposition of a business; (v) changes in tax or accounting principles, regulations or laws; (vi) mergers, acquisitions, dispositions or recapitalizations; (vii) impacts on interest expense, preferred dividends and share dilution as a result of debt and capital transactions; and (viii) extraordinary, unusual and/or non-recurring items of income, expense, gain or loss, that, in case of each of the foregoing, the Company identifies in its publicly filed periodic or current reports, its audited financial statements, including notes to the financial statements, or the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section of the Company’s annual report. With respect to any Award intended to qualify as performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m) and not subject to the transition period under Treasury Reg. Section 1.162-27(f)(4)(iii), such exclusions shall be made only to the extent consistent with Code Section 162(m). To the extent consistent with Code Section 162(m), the Administrator may also provide for other adjustments to Performance Goals in the Award agreement or plan document evidencing any Award. In addition, the Administrator may appropriately adjust any evaluation of performance under a Performance Goal to exclude any of the following events that occurs during a performance period: (i) litigation, claims, judgments or settlements; (ii) the effects of changes in other laws or regulations affecting reported results; and (iii) accruals of any amounts for payment under this Plan or any other compensation arrangements maintained by the Company; provided that, with respect to any Award intended to qualify as performance-based compensation under Code Section 162(m), such adjustment may be made only to the extent consistent with Code Section 162(m). Where applicable, the Performance Goals may be expressed, without limitation, in terms of attaining a specified level of the particular criterion or the attainment of an increase or decrease (expressed as absolute numbers, averages and/or percentages) in the particular criterion or achievement in relation to a peer group or other index. The Performance Goals may include a threshold level of performance below which no payment will be made (or no vesting will occur), levels of performance at which specified payments will be paid (or specified vesting will occur), and a maximum level of performance above which no additional payment will be made (or at which full vesting will occur). In addition, in the case of Awards that the Administrator determines at the date of grant will not be considered “performance-based compensation” under Code Section 162(m) or will be subject to the transition period under Treasury Reg. Section 1.162-27(f)(4)(iii), the Administrator may establish other Performance Goals and provide for other exclusions or adjustments not listed in this Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to a

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Replacement Award, “Performance Goal” shall mean any performance objective defined in the applicable agreement or other document evidencing the Replacement Award.
(x)      “Performance Shares” means the right to receive Shares to the extent Performance Goals are achieved (or other requirements are met) as described in Section 8.
(y)      “Performance Unit” means the right to receive a cash payment and/or Shares valued in relation to a unit that has a designated dollar value or the value of which is equal to the Fair Market Value of one or more Shares, to the extent Performance Goals are achieved (or other requirements are met) as described in Section 8.
(z)      “Person” has the meaning given in Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act, as modified and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) thereof, or any group of Persons acting in concert that would be considered “persons acting as a group” within the meaning of Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-3(i)(5).
(aa) “Plan” means this Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as may be amended from time to time.
(bb) “Replacement Award” means an Award that is issued under the Plan in accordance with the terms of the Employee Matters Agreement in substitution of, or in accordance with, an award that was granted under a MTW Plan.
(cc) “Restricted Stock” means a Share that is subject to a risk of forfeiture or restrictions on transfer, or both a risk of forfeiture and restrictions on transfer, as described in Section 8.
(dd) “Restricted Stock Unit” means the right to receive a cash payment and/or Shares equal to the Fair Market Value of one Share that is subject to a risk of forfeiture or restrictions on transfer, or both a risk of forfeiture and restrictions on transfer, as described in Section 8.
(ee) “Retirement” means, except as otherwise determined by the Administrator and set forth in an Award agreement, (i) with respect to Participants other than Non-Employee Directors, termination of employment or service with the Company and its Affiliates on or after the date the Participant has both attained age sixty (60) and completed five (5) years of service with the Company, its Affiliates, MTW or its subsidiaries, and (ii) with respect to Participants who are Non-Employee Directors, the Non-Employee Director’s removal (other than for Cause), non-election (other than for Cause) or resignation on or after reaching the mandatory retirement age set forth in the Company’s (or, in the case of MTW Participants, MTW’s) Corporate Governance Guidelines.
(ff)      “Section 16 Participants” means Participants who are subject to the provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
(gg) “Share” means a share of Stock.
(hh) “Stock” means the Common Stock of the Company.
(ii)      “Stock Appreciation Right” or “SAR” means the right to receive cash, and/or Shares with a Fair Market Value, equal to the appreciation of the Fair Market Value of a Share during a specified period of time.

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(jj)     “Subsidiary” means any corporation, limited liability company or other limited liability entity in an unbroken chain of entities beginning with the Company if each of the entities (other than the last entities in the chain) owns the stock or equity interest possessing more than fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of all classes of stock or other equity interests in one of the other entities in the chain.

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ADDENDUM TO

MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.

2016 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN

APPLICABLE TO EMPLOYEES AND MANAGING DIRECTORS WHO ARE TAX
RESIDENTS OF FRANCE

The terms and conditions detailed below are to be read in conjunction with the Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan (hereinafter the “Plan”). Defined terms hereinafter are to have the same meaning as that stated in the Plan.

ARTICLE I. SCOPE OF THE ADDENDUM

This Addendum only governs the grant of the Options to employees of any direct or indirect French subsidiaries of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (hereinafter “the Manitowoc Group”) (in accordance with article L 225-180 of the new “Code de Commerce”), and not the other Awards provided for in the Plan.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Plan not referred to in this Addendum, the following provisions/amendments are applicable to such employees in respect of the Options. These provisions constitute either exceptions to provisions of the same nature provided for in the Plan, or additional rules to these documents, so that the Options qualify as options under French law for favorable social and tax regime.

ARTICLE II. GRANT OF OPTIONS

2.1      Granting Period .

The authorization given by the stockholders’ meeting of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. to the Board of Directors and the Compensation and Benefits Committee (hereinafter the “Committee”) for granting the Options is limited to thirty eight (38) months as from the date of this stockholders’ meeting.

2.2     Beneficiaries .

Options may be granted under this Addendum to the following beneficiaries (hereinafter “Employees”):

Employees, i.e., individuals having an employment contract with the French company and being at the date of grant of the Options, based in France or abroad under a temporary secondment and individuals having an employment contract with a foreign company of the Manitowoc Group as defined by article L 225-180 of the new “Code de Commerce” and being seconded in France.
Managing Directors (i.e., “Dirigeants Sociaux”) of any French company of the Manitowoc Group as defined by article L 225-180 of the new “Code de Commerce” at the date of grant.
2.3     Type of Options .

The Options granted under the Plan modified by this Addendum will only be purchase Options (i.e., Shares bought back by the Company). No Options may be granted under this Addendum that are subscription Options (i.e., newly issued Shares of the Company).

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No Stock Appreciation Right may be granted after the date of grant of the related Options. In addition, such Stock Appreciation Right must be mentioned in the Option grant letter.

2.4     Date of Grant .

Options cannot be granted during the ten (10) stock exchange sessions preceding and following the publication of the consolidated or annual accounts.

Options cannot be granted during a period starting at the date at which the management of the Company is aware of any information that could have a significant impact on the Company’s Share price and ending ten (10) stock exchange sessions after this information has been made public.

Options cannot be granted within a twenty (20) day period following a distribution of dividends or a capital increase.

2.5     Conditions of Grant .

Options are definitively offered and cannot be cancelled or modified.

No Options can be granted to any Employees holding Shares representing ten percent (10%) or more of the Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. share capital at the date of the grant of the Options.

The total number of Options granted to Employees and remaining unexercised (outstanding Options) shall never cover a number of Shares exceeding one-third of the Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. share capital.

Should the Company purchase its Shares before granting Options the purchase Options shall be awarded over the stock within twelve (12) months of their purchase.

The Shares shall be purchased by the issuing Company at least one day before the Options become exercisable.

2.6     Option Price .

The Option price will be the Fair Market Value of Common Stock at the date of grant (i.e., the price per share at the close of the previous day’s trading as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Tape).

Nevertheless, unless otherwise specifically approved by the Committee, this Option price shall not be less than ninety-five percent (95%) of the average stock exchange price during the twenty (20) days preceding the day when the Option is granted. In addition, this Option Price shall not be less than ninety-five percent (95%) of the average purchase price of its own Shares held by Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. to be allocated to the Option holder.

ARTICLE III. REGIME OF OPTIONS

3.1      Transferability of the Options .

Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Plan not referred to in this Addendum, an Option is only transferable by death of the Employee. In the event of an Employee’s death, the period during which the legal heirs are entitled to exercise the Option is six (6) months following the Employee’s death.

3.2     Adjustments of the Option Price .


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The Option price shall remain unchanged as from the grant of the Options until the exercise of the Options. The Option price shall be adjusted only upon the occurrence of the events specified under French law (article L 225-181 of the new “Code de Commerce”).

No other event may constitute a recognized exception under French regulations except in case of any modifications as provided from time to time by any new French regulations or by any governmental decision.

3.3     Date of Exercise .

Twenty-five percent (25%) of Options granted under this Addendum shall be exercisable after the expiration of a two year period as from the date of grant and an additional twenty-five percent (25%) of Options shall be exercisable thereafter on the anniversary of the date of grant, up to one hundred percent (100%).

3.4     Payment of the Option Price .

The payment of the Option price is allowed either in cash or by compensation of certain, due and payable debts that the Employees hold against the Company.

ARTICLE IV. SALE OF SHARES RESULTING FROM THE EXERCISE OF OPTIONS

4.1     Principles .

Under both French Tax and Social Security Codes, the favorable social security and tax regime applicable to the “acquisition gain” is linked to the sale of the Shares resulting from the exercise of the Options in a period not less than four years as from the grant of the Options (Section 163 bis C).

An additional holding period of two years between the exercise and the sale of the Shares must be respected in addition to the initial period of four years in order for the Beneficiaries to benefit from a more favorable tax regime.

Under the new “Code de Commerce,” the sale of the Shares resulting from the exercise of the Options shall not be forbidden beyond a period of three years starting from the exercise of the Options (section L 225-177).

4.2     Application .

By virtue of the principles mentioned in Section 4.1 above, and except in the events provided under section 91 ter of Annex II of the French Tax Code, when all the conditions provided by this section are fulfilled, the shares shall not be sold, or otherwise disposed of, before a period of two (2) years for shares resulting from Options exercised after the expiration of a two-year period as from the date of grant of the Options.

Notwithstanding the above-mentioned provisions the shares may be sold, or otherwise disposed of, after the expiration of a four-year period as from the date of grant of the Options.

Failing to respect the above-mentioned non transferability period would entail the invalidity of the sale of the shares for the faulty Employee provided such provision complies with U. S. laws and is otherwise enforceable.

According to Section 91 ter of Annex II of the French Tax Code, the initial four (4) year period between grant of Options and sale of Shares is not required in strict limited cases for benefiting from the favorable tax regime:

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in case of the optionee’s disability or death,

in case of the optionee’s retirement at the request of the Company provided the optionee exercised the options at least three (3) months before the termination of the optionee’s work contract, and still holds the share at the date of the event.

in case of dismissal, provided the optionee exercised the optionee’s options at least three (3) months before the optionee is notified of the optionee’s dismissal.

In these cases, the sale of the Shares may occur in connection with the event, which means, in particular in case of dismissal and retirement, not before the termination of the contract.

Should any modifications of the French legal and/or tax regime arise that would concern the conditions to qualify for the preferential tax and social security treatment, the Committee would be entitled to modify accordingly and for this sole purpose the dates of exercise of the Options as well as the vesting period applicable to future grants of Options and the holding conditions of the Shares.

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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.
Exhibit 21.1 to Form 10
1.
Appliance Scientific, Inc. (Delaware)
2.
Beleggingsmaatsch appli Interbu BV (Netherlands)
3.
Berisford Holdings Ltd. (UK)
4.
Berisford Property Development (USA) Ltd. (Delaware)
5.
Boek-en Offsettdrukkerij Kuyte B.V. (Netherlands)
6.
Charles Needham Industries Inc. (Michigan)
7.
Cleveland Range LLC (Delaware)
8.
Cleveland Range Ltd. (Canada)
9.
Convotherm Elecktrogerate GmbH (Germany)
10.
Convotherm India Private Limited (India)
11.
Delfield Company LLC, The (Delaware)
12.
Enodis Corporation (Delaware)
13.
Enodis Foodservice Equipment (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (China)
14.
Enodis Group Holdings US Inc. (Delaware)
15.
Enodis Group Ltd. (UK)
16.
Enodis Hanover (UK)
17.
Enodis Holdings Inc. (Delaware)
18.
Enodis Holdings Ltd. (UK)
19.
Enodis Industrial Holdings Ltd. (UK)
20.
Enodis International Ltd. (UK)
21.
Enodis Investments Ltd. (UK)
22.
Enodis Maple Leaf Ltd. (UK)
23.
Enodis Nederland B.V. (Netherlands)
24.
Enodis Oxford (UK)
25.
Enodis Property Development Ltd. (UK)
26.
Enodis Property Group Ltd. (UK)
27.
Enodis Regent (UK)
28.
Enodis Strand Ltd. (UK)
29.
Enodis Technology Center, Inc. (Delaware)
30.
Fabristeel (M) Sdn Bhd (Malaysia)
31.
Fabristeel Private Limited (Singapore)
32.
Fo Shan Nanhai Fabristeel Kitchen Ware Co. Ltd. (China)
33.
Frymaster LLC (Louisanna)
34.
Garland Commercial Industries LLC (Delaware)
35.
Garland Commerical Ranges Ltd. (Canada)
36.
Glenluce Ltd. (Isle of Man)
37.
H. Tieskens Beheer B.V. (Netherlands)
38.
H. Tieskens Exploitative B.V. (Netherlands)
39.
Inducs (Switzerland)
40.
Kysor Business Trust (Delaware)
41.
Kysor Holdings, Inc. (Delaware)



42.
Kysor Industrial Corporation (Michigan)
43.
Kysor Industrial Corporation (Nevada)
44.
Kysor Nevada Holding Corporation (Nevada)
45.
Landis Holding LLC (f/k/a Jackson MSC LLC) (Delaware)
46.
Manitowoc (China) Foodservice Co. Ltd. (China)
47.
Manitowoc Beverage Systems Ltd. (UK)
48.
Manitowoc Cayman Islands Funding Ltd. (Cayman Islands)
49.
Manitowoc Deutschland GmbH (Germany)
50.
Manitowoc Equipment Works, Inc. (Nevada)
51.
Manitowoc Foodservice (Luxembourg) S.a.r.l. (Luxembourg)
52.
Manitowoc Foodservice Asia Pacific Private Limited (Singapore)
53.
Manitowoc Foodservice Companies, LLC (Wisconsin)
54.
Manitowoc Foodservice Germany Holding GmbH (Germany)
55.
Manitowoc Foodservice Holding, Inc. (Wisconsin)
56.
Manitowoc Foodservice Iberia SAU (Spain)
57.
Manitowoc Foodservice India Private Limited (India)
58.
Manitowoc Foodservice M.E. FZE (UAE)
59.
Manitowoc Foodservice UK Limited (UK)
60.
Manitowoc FP, Inc. (Nevada)
61.
Manitowoc FSG Holding, LLC (Delaware)
62.
Manitowoc FSG International Holdings, Inc. (Nevada)
63.
Manitowoc FSG Manufactura Mexico, S. De R.L. De C.V. (Mexico)
64.
Manitowoc FSG Mexico, SRL de C.V. (Mexico)
65.
Manitowoc FSG Operations, LLC. (Nevada)
66.
Manitowoc FSG U.S. Holding, LLC (Delaware)
67.
Manitowoc FSG UK Limited (UK)
68.
Manitowoc TJ, SRL de C.V. (Mexico)
69.
Manston Ltd. (BVI) (UK)
70.
McCann’s Engineering & Manufacturing Co., LLC (CA)
71.
Merrychef Limited (UK)
72.
MTW County LLC Ltd. (UK)
73.
Shanghai Fabristeel Foodservice International Trade Co. Ltd. (China)
74.
Shanghai Manitowoc International Trading Co. Ltd. (China)
75.
TRUpour Ltd. (Ireland)
76.
Welbilt Corporation (Delaware)
77.
Welbilt Holding Company (Delaware)
78.
Welbilt Manufacturing (Thailand) Ltd. (Thailand)
79.
Westran Corporation (Michigan)

Information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. A Registration Statement on Form 10 relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
SUBJECT TO COMPLETION, DATED DECEMBER 18 , 2015
INFORMATION STATEMENT
MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE, INC.
2227 Welbilt Blvd., New Port Richey, FL 34655
COMMON STOCK
(par value $0.01 per share)
We are sending you this Information Statement in connection with The Manitowoc Company, Inc.’s spin-off of its wholly owned subsidiary, Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., or “Manitowoc Foodservice.” To effect the spin-off, The Manitowoc Company, Inc., or “Manitowoc ParentCo,” will contribute the Foodservice Business (defined below) to Manitowoc Foodservice (the "Contribution") and then distribute all of the shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock on a pro rata basis to the holders of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock (the “Distribution”). We expect that for the United States ("U.S.") federal income tax purposes the Distribution will be tax-free to Manitowoc ParentCo’s U.S. shareholders, except for cash that shareholders receive in lieu of fractional shares.
If you are a record holder of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock as of the close of business on [●], 2016, which is the record date for the Distribution, you will be entitled to receive one share of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock for every one share of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock you hold on that date. Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute the shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock in book-entry form, which means that we will not issue physical stock certificates. The distribution agent will not distribute any fractional shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock. Instead, the distribution agent will aggregate fractional shares into whole shares, sell the whole shares in the open market at prevailing market prices and distribute the aggregate cash proceeds of the sales, net of brokerage fees and other costs, pro rata to each holder (net of any required withholding for taxes applicable to each holder) who would otherwise have been entitled to receive a fractional share in the Distribution.
The Distribution will be effective as of [●], 2016. Immediately after the Distribution becomes effective, we will be an independent, publicly traded company.
Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders are not required to vote on or take any other action in connection with the spin-off. We are not asking you for a proxy, and you are requested not to send us a proxy . Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders will not be required to pay any consideration for the shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock they receive in the spin-off, surrender or exchange their shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, or take any other action in connection with the spin-off.
Manitowoc ParentCo currently owns all of the outstanding shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock. Accordingly, no trading market for Manitowoc Foodservice common stock currently exists. We expect, however, that a limited trading market for Manitowoc Foodservice common stock, commonly known as a “when-issued” trading market, will develop as early as two trading days prior to the record date for the Distribution, and we expect “regular-way” trading of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock will begin on the first trading day after the distribution date. We intend to list Manitowoc Foodservice common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “MFS.”
In reviewing this Information Statement, you should carefully consider the matters described in the section entitled “ Risk Factors ” beginning on page 14 of this Information Statement.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this Information Statement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
This Information Statement is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities.
The date of this Information Statement is [●], 2016.
A notice of this Information Statement’s availability was first sent to holders of record of Manitowoc ParentCo on or about [●], 2016.



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TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
Page
 
 
INFORMATION STATEMENT SUMMARY
 
 
SUMMARY HISTORICAL AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
 
COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL INDEBTEDNESS
 
 
 
 
 
 


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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE SPIN-OFF
The following provides only a summary of the terms of the Spin-Off. You should read the section entitled “The Spin-Off” in this Information Statement for a more detailed description of the matters described below.
In this Information Statement, unless the context otherwise requires:
“Manitowoc Foodservice,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. and its combined subsidiaries, after giving effect to the Internal Reorganization and the Distribution;
“Manitowoc ParentCo” refers to The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, other than, for all periods following the Spin-Off, Manitowoc Foodservice; and
"Foodservice Business” refers to (1) the businesses and operations conducted by the Foodservice segment of Manitowoc ParentCo and its affiliates (including, for purposes of this definition, Manitowoc Foodservice and its affiliates) prior to the consummation of the Spin-Off, and (2) except as otherwise expressly provided in the Separation and Distribution Agreement (as defined herein), any terminated, divested or discontinued businesses or operations that are at the time of such termination, divestiture or discontinuation related to the Foodservice Business (as described in the foregoing clause (1)) as then conducted.

Coincident with the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo will change its name to Manitowoc Cranes, Inc.
Prior to the Distribution, Manitowoc ParentCo will undertake a series of internal transactions (the “Internal Reorganization”), following which Manitowoc ParentCo will hold, in addition to the shares of our common stock, its current crane business and we will hold the Foodservice Business. Throughout this Information Statement, “Spin-Off” refers to both the Internal Reorganization and the Distribution, collectively.

Q:      What is the Spin-Off?
A:
The Spin-Off is the method by which we will separate from Manitowoc ParentCo. In the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute to its shareholders all of the shares of our common stock. To the extent fractional shares exist, they will be converted to cash and the cash distributed to shareholders; Manitowoc ParentCo will not retain any Manitowoc Foodservice shares. Following the Spin-Off, we will be a separate company from Manitowoc ParentCo, and Manitowoc ParentCo will not retain any ownership interest in us.
Q:      Will the number of Manitowoc ParentCo shares I own change as a result of the Distribution?
A:
No, the number of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock you own will not change as a result of the Distribution.
Q:      What are the reasons for the Spin-Off?
A:
The Manitowoc ParentCo Board of Directors believes that creating two public companies will present a number of opportunities, including the following:
The Spin-Off will allow each company to focus on its distinct growth profile, product categories, distribution systems and strategic priorities, with customized cultures, organizational structures, operating models and financial targets that best fit its own business, markets and unique opportunities.
The Spin-Off will allow each company to raise capital more efficiently using a capital structure that aligns with its distinct business profile, allocate resources and deploy capital in a manner consistent with its distinct operational focus and strategic priorities in order to optimize total returns to shareholders.
The Spin-Off will allow each company to issue stock-based compensation to its employees that more closely aligns the employee’s efforts with his or her compensation, thereby enhancing the ability of each company to attract and retain key talent.
The Spin-Off will allow investors to value Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice based on their particular operational and financial characteristics, and thus invest accordingly.
The Spin-Off will allow each company to attract a long-term investor base appropriate for the particular operational and financial characteristics of that company.
Q:      Why is the separation of Manitowoc Foodservice structured as a distribution of the Manitowoc Foodservice shares?
A:
Manitowoc ParentCo believes that a distribution of our shares is the most efficient way to separate our business from Manitowoc ParentCo in a manner that will achieve the above objectives.
Q:      What will I receive in the Spin-Off?

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A:
As a holder of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, you will receive one share of our common stock for every one share of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock you hold on the Record Date (as defined below). The distribution agent will distribute only whole shares of our common stock in the Spin-Off. See “How will fractional shares be treated in the Distribution?” for more information on the treatment of the fractional shares you are entitled to receive in the Distribution. Your proportionate interest in Manitowoc ParentCo will not change as a result of the Spin-Off. For a more detailed description, see “The Spin-Off.”
Q:      What is being distributed in the Spin-Off?
A:
Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute approximately [●] million shares of our common stock in the Spin-Off, based on the approximately [●] million shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2015. The actual number of shares of our common stock that Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute will depend on the number of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding on the Record Date. The shares of our common stock that Manitowoc ParentCo distributes will constitute all of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock immediately prior to the Distribution. For more information on the shares being distributed in the Spin-Off, see “Description of Our Capital Stock-Common Stock.”
Q:      What is the record date for the Distribution?
A:
Manitowoc ParentCo will determine record ownership as of the close of business on [●], 2016, which we refer to as the “Record Date.”
Q:      When will the Distribution occur?
A:
The Distribution will be effective as of [●], 2016, which we refer to as the “Distribution Date.” On or shortly after the Distribution Date, the whole shares of our common stock will be credited in book-entry accounts for shareholders entitled to receive the shares in the Distribution. We expect the distribution agent, acting on behalf of Manitowoc ParentCo, within ten business days after the Distribution Date to fully distribute to Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders any cash in lieu of the fractional shares they are entitled to receive. See “How will Manitowoc ParentCo distribute shares of our common stock?” for more information on how to access your book-entry account or your bank, brokerage or other account holding the Manitowoc Foodservice common stock you receive in the Distribution.
Q:      What do I have to do to participate in the Distribution?
A:
You are not required to take any action, but we urge you to read this document carefully. Shareholders of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock on the Record Date will not need to pay any cash or deliver any other consideration, including any shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, in order to receive shares of our common stock in the Distribution.
Q:      Is shareholder approval required for the Spin-Off?
A:
No. Manitowoc ParentCo is a Wisconsin corporation governed by the Wisconsin Business Corporation Law, or the “WBCL.” Under the WBCL, the Manitowoc ParentCo Board, acting in accordance with the directors’ legal duties, has the authority to approve Manitowoc ParentCo’s transactions, except for certain types of transactions that expressly require shareholder approval. The Spin-Off is not one of the types of transactions that require shareholder approval under the WBCL. Further, Manitowoc ParentCo will effect the Spin-Off by distributing all shares of our common stock pro rata to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders. Under the WBCL and Manitowoc ParentCo’s amended and restated articles of incorporation and restated by-laws, the Manitowoc ParentCo Board has the express authority to declare distributions to shareholders without shareholder approval. Accordingly, no shareholder approval of the Spin-Off is required under applicable law, and Manitowoc ParentCo is not seeking shareholder approval. Neither Manitowoc ParentCo nor we are asking you for a vote or requesting that you send us a proxy card.
Q:
If I sell my shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock on or before the Distribution Date, will I still be entitled to receive shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock in the Distribution?
A:
If you hold shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock on the Record Date and decide to sell them on or before the Distribution Date, you may choose to sell your Manitowoc ParentCo common stock with or without your entitlement to our common stock. You should discuss these alternatives with your bank, broker or other nominee. See “The Spin-Off-Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” for more information.
Q:      How will Manitowoc ParentCo distribute shares of our common stock?
A:
Registered shareholders: If you are a registered shareholder (meaning you hold physical Manitowoc ParentCo stock certificates or you own your shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock directly through an account with Manitowoc ParentCo’s transfer agent, Computershare), the distribution agent will credit the whole shares of our common stock you receive in the Distribution to your Computershare book-entry account on or shortly after the Distribution Date. Within ten business days after the Distribution Date, the distribution agent will mail you a Computershare book-entry account statement that reflects the number of whole shares of our common stock you own, along with a check for any cash in lieu of fractional shares you are entitled to receive. You will be able to access information regarding your book-entry account holding the Manitowoc Foodservice shares at www.computershare.com/investor or via our transfer agent’s interactive voice response system at (877) 498-8861, in each case using the same credentials that you use to access your Manitowoc ParentCo account.

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“Street name” or beneficial shareholders: If you own your shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock beneficially through a bank, broker or other nominee, your bank, broker or other nominee will credit your account with the whole shares of our common stock you receive in the Distribution on or shortly after the Distribution Date. Please contact your bank, broker or other nominee for further information about your account.
We will not issue any physical stock certificates to any shareholders, even if requested. See “The Spin-Off-When and How You Will Receive Manitowoc Foodservice Shares” for a more detailed explanation.
Q:      How will fractional shares be treated in the Distribution?
A:
The distribution agent will not distribute any fractional shares of our common stock in connection with the Spin-Off. Instead, the distribution agent will aggregate all fractional shares into whole shares and sell the whole shares in the open market at prevailing market prices on behalf of Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders entitled to receive a fractional share. The distribution agent will then distribute the aggregate cash proceeds of the sales, net of brokerage fees and other costs, pro rata to these holders (net of any required withholding for taxes applicable to each holder). We anticipate that the distribution agent will make these sales in the “when-issued” market, and when-issued trades will generally settle within four trading days following the Distribution Date. See “How will Manitowoc Foodservice common stock trade?” for additional information regarding when-issued trading and “Treatment of Fractional Shares” for a more detailed explanation of the treatment of fractional shares.
Q:      What are the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Distribution to me?
A:
Assuming that the Spin-Off qualifies as a tax-free transaction under Sections 355, 368 and related provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders are not expected to recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes solely as a result of the Spin-Off except to the extent of any cash received in lieu of fractional shares. With respect to such cash received in lieu of a fractional share, however, you will recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes. For more information regarding the potential U.S. federal income tax consequences to Manitowoc ParentCo and to you of the Distribution, see the section entitled "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”
Q:      How will I determine my tax basis in the shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock I receive in the Distribution?
A:
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, your aggregate basis in the common stock that you hold in Manitowoc ParentCo and the new Manitowoc Foodservice common stock received in the Distribution (including any fractional share interest in Manitowoc Foodservice common stock for which cash is received) will equal the aggregate basis in the shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock held by you immediately before the Distribution, allocated between your shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock and the Manitowoc Foodservice common stock (including any fractional share interest in Manitowoc Foodservice common stock for which cash is received) you receive in the Distribution in proportion to the relative fair market value of each on the Distribution Date.
You should consult your tax advisor about the particular consequences of the Distribution to you, including the application of the tax basis allocation rules and the application of state, local and foreign tax laws.
Q:      Does Manitowoc Foodservice intend to pay cash dividends?
A:
The timing, declaration, amount of, and payment of any dividends following the Spin-Off by Manitowoc Foodservice is within the discretion of our Board of Directors, which we refer to as our “Board,” and will depend upon many factors as deemed relevant by our Board. Currently, our Board does not plan to pay a dividend in 2016, as our focus in 2016 will be on the reduction of outstanding debt. See “Risk Factors-Risks Relating to Our Common Stock and the Securities Markets-We cannot assure you that we will pay dividends on our common stock, and our indebtedness could limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock” and “Dividend Policy” for more information.
Q:
Will Manitowoc Foodservice incur any indebtedness prior to or at the time of the Distribution?
A:
Yes. Manitowoc Foodservice anticipates having approximately $[●] million of indebtedness upon completion of the Spin-Off. On the Distribution Date, Manitowoc Foodservice anticipates that the debt will consist of [●]. Based on historical performance and current expectations, we believe that the cash generated from our operations and available cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to service this debt. See “Description of Material Indebtedness” and “Risk Factors-Risks Related to Our Business.”
Q:      How will Manitowoc Foodservice common stock trade?
A:
Currently, there is no public market for our common stock. We intend to list our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange, or “NYSE,” under the symbol “MFS.”
We anticipate that trading in our common stock will begin on a “when-issued” basis as early as two trading days prior to the Record Date for the Distribution and will continue up to and including the Distribution Date. When-issued trading in the context of a spin-off refers to a sale or purchase made conditionally on or before the Distribution Date because the securities of the spun-off entity have not yet been distributed. When-issued trades generally settle within four trading days after the Distribution Date. On the first trading day following the Distribution Date, any when-issued trading of our common stock will end and “regular-way” trading will begin. Regular-way trading refers to trading after the security has been distributed and typically involves a trade that settles on the

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third full trading day following the date of the trade. See “The Spin-Off-Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” for more information. We cannot predict the trading prices for our common stock before, on or after the Distribution Date.
Q:      Will the Spin-Off affect the trading price of my Manitowoc ParentCo common stock?
A:
We expect the trading price of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock immediately following the Distribution to be lower than immediately prior to the Distribution because the trading price will no longer reflect the value of the Foodservice Business. Furthermore, until the market has fully analyzed the value of Manitowoc ParentCo without the Foodservice Business, the trading price of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock may fluctuate. There can be no assurance that, following the Distribution, the combined trading prices of the Manitowoc ParentCo common stock and the Manitowoc Foodservice common stock will equal or exceed what the trading price of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock would have been in the absence of the Spin-Off.
It is possible that after the Spin-Off, the combined market capitalization based on share price of Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will be less than Manitowoc ParentCo’s market capitalization before the Spin-Off.
Q:      Will my shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock continue to trade following the Distribution?
A:
Yes. Manitowoc ParentCo common stock will continue to trade on the NYSE under the symbol “MTW.”
Q:      Do I have appraisal rights in connection with the Spin-Off?
A:
No. Holders of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock are not entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the Spin-Off.
Q:      Who is the transfer agent and registrar for Manitowoc Foodservice common stock?
A:
Following the Spin-Off, Computershare will serve as transfer agent and registrar for our common stock.
Computershare has two additional roles in the Distribution:
Computershare currently serves and will continue to serve as Manitowoc ParentCo’s transfer agent and registrar; and
Computershare will serve as the distribution agent in the Distribution and will assist Manitowoc ParentCo in the distribution of our common stock to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders.
Q:      Are there risks associated with owning shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock?
A:
Yes. Our business faces both general and specific risks and uncertainties. Our business also faces risks relating to the Spin-Off. Following the Spin-Off, we will also face risks associated with being an independent, publicly traded company. Accordingly, you should read carefully the information set forth in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in this Information Statement.
Q:      Where can I get more information?
A:
If you have any questions relating to the mechanics of the Distribution, you should contact the distribution agent at:
Computershare Trust Company, N.A.
211 Quality Circle, Suite 210
College Station, TX 77842
(877) 498-8861

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INFORMATION STATEMENT SUMMARY
This summary highlights selected information from this Information Statement and provides an overview of our company, our separation from Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc ParentCo’s distribution of our common stock to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders. For a more complete understanding of our business and the Spin-Off, you should read the entire Information Statement carefully, particularly the discussion of " Risk Factors " within the Information Statement, and our audited and unaudited condensed historical combined financial statements and unaudited pro forma combined financial statements and the notes to those statements appearing elsewhere in this Information Statement.
Our Company
Manitowoc Foodservice is one of the world’s leading commercial foodservice equipment companies. We design, manufacture and service an integrated portfolio of hot and cold category products, and have a long track record of innovation. We have one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of products and are recognized by our customers and channel partners for the quality, reliability, and durability of our products. Our capabilities span refrigeration, ice-making, cooking, holding, food-preparation, and beverage-dispensing technologies, which allows us to equip entire commercial kitchens and serve the world’s growing demand for food prepared away from home. We supply foodservice equipment to commercial and institutional foodservice operators such as full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurant chains, hotels, caterers, supermarkets, convenience stores, business and industry, hospitals, schools and other institutions.
We differentiate ourselves by uniquely integrating food, equipment, digital technologies, and people to increase efficiency throughout the food preparation cycle, and create winning customer and consumer experiences. Our customers and channel partners trust the company and its food-inspiring technologies to serve their diverse needs on a global basis.
We operate in over 100 countries globally across the Americas, Europe Middle-East and Africa ("EMEA"), and Asia-Pacific and China ("APAC"). Our products, services and solutions are marketed through a worldwide network of over three thousand dealers and distributors under well-established and recognized brands, including Cleveland, Convotherm, Dean, Delfield, Fabristeel, Frymaster, Garland, Inducs, Kolpak, Koolaire, Lincoln, Manitowoc Beverage Systems, Manitowoc Ice, Merco, Merrychef, Moorwood Vulcan, Multiplex, RDI Systems, Servend, TRUpour, U.S. Range, and Welbilt. All of our products are supported by KitchenCare, our aftermarket repair and parts service. Manitowoc Foodservice’s scale and expertise enable it to serve a global customer base in continually evolving foodservice markets.
We believe that our product and brand portfolios, unique strategy of integrating foodservice-technologies and long-standing customer relationships globally position Manitowoc Foodservice to achieve sustainable, profitable growth globally, and consistent cash flow generation.
Our Strengths
Our competitive advantages include:
The breadth and complementarity of our product portfolio, with hot and cold product categories integrated under one operating company and supported by aftermarket service and support. This enables Manitowoc Foodservice to design, outfit and service commercial kitchens in a harmonized, efficient way and maintain a disciplined focus on targeting our fast-growing customer base with the right products for each need, at the right price;
The ability to integrate food, equipment, digital technologies and people seamlessly through collaborative innovation that enhances our customers' ability to compete in the marketplace. Manitowoc Foodservice helps customers differentiate their food and adapt to evolving and local tastes, different cooking styles and aesthetic preferences, both regionally and globally;
The scale and breadth of our dealer and distributor network to accompany our customers on their global journey, especially in fast-growing emerging markets;
Long-standing brands and innovative engineering customers can trust for superior quality and reliability. We regularly partner with our customers to further develop the equipment, systems and technologies they use to serve their specific culinary needs, and enable their success by delivering tailored solutions; and
Dedication to putting customer experience first. We offer a broad portfolio of products coupled with a unified face to the customer and growing service and parts support. Throughout the life cycle of each product, Manitowoc Foodservice provides customers with a consistent, seamless experience.

Our Strategies
We intend to achieve sustainable, profitable growth globally and sustainable cash flows by leveraging our position as a leading commercial foodservice equipment provider and by focusing on the following strategies:
Driving increased profitability by implementing operating strategies and cost saving initiatives;
Growing our customer base and deepening customer penetration by leveraging our position as a trusted foodservice equipment provider to the largest companies in the industry and expanding our reach to serve high potential mid-size customers;
Driving our international expansion by capitalizing on our global footprint to support growth in developed and emerging markets;

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Selectively pursuing strategic acquisitions and partnerships to expand product offering, geographical footprint and customer base;
Expanding the frontier of foodservice innovation by continuously developing new products and refreshing existing products with new, locally-relevant, food-inspired technologies, while simultaneously finding new ways to integrate those products and create cohesive kitchen systems; and
Continuing to attract and foster industry-leading talent by making our company a great place to have a long-term career.

Overview of the Spin-Off
On January 29, 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo announced plans to create two independent public companies: the Crane Business and the Foodservice Business. To effect the separation, first, Manitowoc ParentCo will undertake the Internal Reorganization described under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo-Separation and Distribution Agreement.” Following the Internal Reorganization, Manitowoc ParentCo will hold the Crane Business, and Manitowoc Foodservice, Manitowoc ParentCo’s wholly owned subsidiary, will hold the Foodservice Business. Then, Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute all of Manitowoc Foodservice’s common stock to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders, and Manitowoc Foodservice, holding the Foodservice Business, will become an independent, publicly traded company.
Before the Spin-Off, we intend to enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement and several other agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo related to the Spin-Off. These agreements will govern the relationship between Manitowoc ParentCo and us up to and after completion of the Spin-Off and allocate between Manitowoc ParentCo and us various assets, liabilities and obligations, including employee benefits, intellectual property and tax-related assets and liabilities. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo” for more detail.
The Spin-Off described in this Information Statement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions. In addition, Manitowoc ParentCo has the right not to complete the Spin-Off if, at any time, Manitowoc ParentCo’s Board of Directors, or the “Manitowoc ParentCo Board,” determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the Spin-Off is not in the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders or is otherwise not advisable. See “The Spin-Off-Conditions to the Spin-Off” for more detail.
Distributing Company
The Manitowoc Company, Inc., a Wisconsin corporation that holds all of our common stock issued and outstanding prior to the Distribution. After the Distribution, Manitowoc ParentCo will not own any shares of our common stock.
Distributed Company
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo. At the time of the Distribution, we will hold, directly or through our subsidiaries, the assets and liabilities of the Foodservice Business. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo” for more detail. After the Spin-Off, we will be an independent, publicly traded company.
Distributed Securities
All of the shares of our common stock owned by Manitowoc ParentCo, which will be 100% of our common stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Distribution. Based on the approximately [●] million shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding on December 31, 2015, and applying the distribution ratio of  one share of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock for every one share of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, approximately [●] million shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock will be distributed.
Record Date
The Record Date is the close of business on [●], 2016.
Distribution Date
The Distribution Date is [●], 2016.
Internal Reorganization
The Manitowoc Company, Inc. currently, directly or through its wholly owned subsidiaries, holds both the Foodservice Business and the Crane Business. In connection with the Spin-Off, we will undertake the Internal Reorganization so that Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. holds only the Foodservice Business and certain other specified net liabilities. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo-Separation and Distribution Agreement” for a description of the Internal Reorganization.

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Distribution Ratio
Each holder of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock will receive one shares of our common stock for every one share of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock it holds on the Record Date. The distribution agent will distribute only whole shares of our common stock in the Spin-Off. See “The Spin-Off-Treatment of Fractional Shares” for more detail. Please note that if you sell your shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock on or before the Distribution Date, the buyer of those shares may in some circumstances be entitled to receive the shares of our common stock issuable in respect of the Manitowoc ParentCo shares that you sold. See “The Spin-Off-Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” for more detail.
The Distribution
On the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo will release the shares of our common stock to the distribution agent to distribute to Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders. The distribution agent will distribute our shares in book-entry form. We will not issue any physical stock certificates. The distribution agent, or your bank, broker or other nominee, will credit your shares of our common stock to your book-entry account, or your bank, brokerage or other account, on or shortly after the Distribution Date. You will not be required to make any payment, surrender or exchange your shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock or take any other action to receive your shares of our common stock.
Fractional Shares
The distribution agent will not distribute any fractional shares of our common stock to Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders. Instead, the distribution agent will first aggregate fractional shares into whole shares, then sell the whole shares in the open market at prevailing market prices on behalf of Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders entitled to receive a fractional share, and finally distribute the aggregate cash proceeds of the sales, net of brokerage fees and other costs, pro rata to these holders (net of any required withholding for taxes applicable to each holder). If you receive cash in lieu of fractional shares, you will not be entitled to any interest on the payments.
Conditions to the Spin-Off
The Spin-Off is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions or the Manitowoc ParentCo Board’s waiver of the following conditions:
 
•    The Manitowoc ParentCo Board will, in its sole and absolute discretion, have authorized and approved (i) the Internal Reorganization (as described under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo-Separation and Distribution Agreement”); (ii) any other transfers of assets and assumptions of liabilities contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement and any related agreements; and (iii) the Distribution, and will not have withdrawn that authorization and approval;
 
•    The Manitowoc ParentCo Board will have declared the Distribution of all outstanding shares of our common stock to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders;
 
•    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the “SEC,” will have declared our Registration Statement on Form 10, of which this Information Statement is a part, effective under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the “Exchange Act,” no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement will be in effect, no proceedings for that purpose will be pending before or threatened by the SEC, and notice of Internet availability of this Information Statement or this Information Statement will have been mailed to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders;
 
•    The NYSE or another national securities exchange approved by the Manitowoc ParentCo Board will have accepted our common stock for listing, subject to official notice of issuance;
 
•    The Internal Reorganization will have been completed;
 
•    The receipt of an opinion from tax counsel or another third-party advisor to Manitowoc ParentCo that the Distribution and certain related transactions will qualify as tax-free to Manitowoc ParentCo and its shareholders under Sections 355, 368 and related provisions of the Code;

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•    No order, injunction or decree that would prevent the consummation of the Distribution will be threatened, pending or issued (and still in effect) by any governmental entity of competent jurisdiction, no other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Distribution will be in effect and no other event outside the control of Manitowoc ParentCo will have occurred or failed to occur that prevents the consummation of the Distribution;
 
•    No other events or developments will have occurred prior to the Distribution that, in the judgment of the Manitowoc ParentCo Board, would result in the Distribution having a material adverse effect on Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders;
 
•    Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will have executed and delivered the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Tax Matters Agreement, Employee Matters Agreement, Transition Services Agreement, Intellectual Property Matters Agreement and all other ancillary agreements related to the Spin-Off; and
 
•    Immediately prior to the Distribution, our certificate of incorporation, or our “Certificate of Incorporation,” and bylaws, or our “Bylaws,” each in substantially the form filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of which this Information Statement is a part, will be in effect.
 
The fulfillment of the above conditions will not create any obligation on Manitowoc ParentCo’s part to effect the Spin-Off. We are not aware of any material federal, foreign or state regulatory requirements with which we must comply, other than SEC rules and regulations, or any material approvals that we must obtain, other than the NYSE’s approval for listing of our common stock and the SEC’s declaration of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, in connection with the Distribution. Manitowoc ParentCo has the right not to complete the Spin-Off if, at any time, the Manitowoc ParentCo Board determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the Spin-Off is not in the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders or is otherwise not advisable.
Trading Market and Symbol
We intend to file an application to list our common stock on the NYSE under the symbol “MFS.” We anticipate that, as early as two trading days prior to the Record Date, trading of shares of our common stock will begin on a “when-issued” basis and will continue up to and including the Distribution Date, and we expect that “regular-way” trading of our common stock will begin the first trading day after the Distribution Date. See “The Spin-Off-Trading Prior to the Distribution Date.”
U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Spin-Off
Assuming that the Spin-Off qualifies as a tax-free transaction under Section 355, 368, and related provisions of the Code, Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders are not expected to recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes solely as a result of the Spin-Off except to the extent of any cash received in lieu of fractional shares. With respect to such cash received in lieu of a fractional share, however, you will recognize gain or loss for U.S federal income tax purposes. For more information regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences to Manitowoc ParentCo and to you of the Spin-Off, see the section entitled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”
Relationship with Manitowoc ParentCo after the Spin-Off
We intend to enter into several agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo related to the Internal Reorganization and Distribution, which will govern the relationship between Manitowoc ParentCo and us up to and after completion of the Spin-Off and allocate between Manitowoc ParentCo and us various assets, liabilities, rights and obligations. These agreements include:
 
•    A Separation and Distribution Agreement that will set forth Manitowoc ParentCo’s and our agreements regarding the principal actions that we will take in connection with the Spin-Off and aspects of our relationship following the Spin-Off;
 
•    A Transition Services Agreement, pursuant to which Manitowoc ParentCo and we will provide each other specified services on a transitional basis to help ensure an orderly transition following the Spin-Off;

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•    An Employee Matters Agreement that will address employee compensation and benefit matters;
 
•    A Tax Matters Agreement that will allocate responsibility for taxes incurred before and after the Spin-Off and include indemnification rights with respect to tax matters and restrictions to preserve the tax-free status of the Spin-Off; and
 
•    An Intellectual Property Matters Agreement that will provide for ownership, licensing, consent to use and other arrangements to facilitate Manitowoc ParentCo’s and our ongoing use of intellectual property.
 
We describe these arrangements in greater detail under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo,” and describe some of the risks of these arrangements under “Risk Factors-Risks Relating to the Spin-Off.”
Dividend Policy
Our Board of Directors does not currently plan on paying a dividend in 2016 as our focus in 2016 will be on the reduction of outstanding debt. The timing, declaration, amount and payment of any future dividend will fall within the discretion of our Board. See “Risk Factors-Risks Relating to Our Common Stock and the Securities Markets-We cannot assure you that we will pay dividends on our common stock, and our indebtedness could limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock” and “Dividend Policy.”
Transfer Agent
Computershare will serve as transfer agent for our common stock.
Risk Factors
Our business faces both general and specific risks and uncertainties. Our business also faces risks relating to the Spin-Off. Following the Spin-Off, we will also face risks associated with being an independent, publicly traded company. Accordingly, you should read carefully the information set forth under “Risk Factors.”

Other Information
Manitowoc Foodservice was incorporated in Delaware on July 20, 2015. Our principal executive offices are located at 2227 Welbilt Boulevard, New Port Richey, FL 34655. Our telephone number is [●].

Before the Spin-Off, if you have any questions relating to the Spin-Off, you should contact Manitowoc ParentCo at:
Investor Relations
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
2400 South 44th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54221-0066
Phone: (920) 864-4410
Email: info@manitowoc.com
After the Spin-Off, if you have any questions relating to Manitowoc Foodservice, you should contact us at:
Investor Relations
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
2227 Welbilt Boulevard
New Port Richey, FL 34655
Phone: [●]
Email: [●]

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After the Spin-Off, if you have any questions relating to Manitowoc ParentCo, you should contact them at:
Investor Relations
The Manitowoc Company, Inc.
2400 South 44th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54221-0066
Phone: (920) 864-4410
Email: info@manitowoc.com


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SUMMARY HISTORICAL AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA

The following summary financial data reflects the combined operations of Manitowoc Foodservice for the periods indicated below. The summary combined income statement data for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and summary combined balance sheet data as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, as set forth below, have been derived from our audited combined financial statements, which are included in the “Index to Financial Statements” section of this Information Statement. The summary combined balance sheet data as of December 31, 2012, has been derived from our audited combined financial statements, which are not included elsewhere in this Information Statement. The summary condensed combined income statement data for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 are derived from our unaudited condensed combined interim financial statements which are included elsewhere in this Information Statement. The unaudited condensed combined financial data have been prepared on a basis consistent with the basis on which our audited combined financial statements have been prepared, except for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, which are based on the estimated effective tax rate for the full year. In the opinion of Manitowoc Foodservice’s management, the unaudited condensed combined financial data includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of such data. The historical results do not necessarily indicate the results expected for any future period. To ensure a full understanding of this summary financial data, you should read the summary combined financial data presented below in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the combined financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Information Statement.
The summary unaudited pro forma combined financial data as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, and year ended December 31, 2014, has been prepared to reflect the Spin-Off, including the incurrence of indebtedness of approximately $[●] million. The $[●] million of indebtedness is expected to consist of [●]. The summary unaudited pro forma combined income statement data presented for the periods ended September 30, 2015, and December 31, 2014, assumes the Spin-Off occurred on January 1, 2014, the first day of fiscal year 2014. The summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet data assumes the Spin-Off occurred on September 30, 2015. The assumptions used and pro forma adjustments derived from such assumptions are based on currently available information, and we believe such assumptions are reasonable under the circumstances.
The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are not necessarily indicative of our results of operations or financial condition had the Spin-Off and our anticipated post-Spin-Off capital structure been completed on the dates assumed. They may not reflect the results of operations or financial condition that would have resulted had we been operating as an independent, publicly traded company during such periods. In addition, they are not necessarily indicative of our future results of operations or financial condition.
You should read this summary financial data together with “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements,” “Capitalization,” “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the combined financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Information Statement.
 
 
As of and for the nine months ended
September 30,
 
As of and for the year ended
December 31,

(in millions)

 
Pro forma 2015
 
2015
 
2014
 
Pro forma 2014
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Statement of Operations Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$1,178.4
 
$
1,178.4

 
$
1,207.1

 
$1,581.3
 
$
1,581.3

 
$
1,541.8

 
$
1,486.2

Depreciation and amortization
 
38.5
 
38.5

 
39.9

 
53.0
 
53.0

 
51.4

 
53.6

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes on earnings
 
[•]
 
133.5

 
149.5

 
[•]
 
187.2

 
204.6

 
179.5

Balance Sheet Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Working capital (1)
 
135.6
 
135.6

 
108.5

 
n/a
 
72.7

 
74.0

 
75.6

Total assets
 
[•]
 
1,924.7

 
1,926.2

 
n/a
 
1,898.3

 
1,918.2

 
1,969.0

Long-term obligations (2)
 
[•]
 
2.5

 
2.1

 
n/a
 
3.6

 
1.7

 
1.8

Capital expenditures
 
9.6
 
9.6

 
17.7

 
n/a
 
25.3

 
33.6

 
17.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Working capital is defined as net receivables and inventory less third-party accounts payable.

(2) Long-term obligations include long-term capital lease obligations.




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RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider all of the information in this Information Statement and each of the risks described below, which we believe are the principal risks that we face. Some of the risks relate to our business, others to the Spin-Off. Some risks relate principally to the securities markets and ownership of our common stock.
Any of the following risks could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and the actual outcome of matters as to which forward-looking statements are made in this Information Statement.
Risks Relating to Our Business
We face the following risks in connection with our business and the general conditions and trends of the foodservice industry in which we operate:
Our operational results are dependent on how well we can scale our manufacturing capacity and resources to the level of our customers’ demand.
We operate in an industry that requires manufacturers to make highly efficient use of manufacturing capacity. Insufficient or excess capacity threatens our ability to generate competitive profit margins and may expose us to liabilities related to contract commitments. Adapting or modifying our capacity is difficult, as modifications take substantial time to execute and, in some cases, may require regulatory approval. Additionally, delivering product during process or facility modifications requires special coordination. The cost and resources required to adapt our capacity, such as through facility acquisitions, facility closings, or process moves between facilities, may negate any planned cost reductions or may result in costly delays, product quality issues or material shortages, all of which could adversely affect our operational results and our reputation with our customers.
Our success depends on our ability to attract and retain key personnel.
Our success depends to a large extent upon our ability to attract and retain key executives, managers and skilled personnel. The loss of the services of one or more of these key employees could have an adverse effect, at least in the short to medium term, on significant aspects of our business, including strategic planning and product development. Generally, our key employees are not bound by employment or non-competition agreements, and we cannot be sure that we will be able to retain our key officers and employees. The Spin-Off may also heighten risks related to our organizational structure as a newly independent company. If certain subject-matter experts or employees with specialized skills remain with Manitowoc ParentCo or move to employment elsewhere, we will incur significant costs in hiring, training, developing and retaining their replacements.
If we are unable to successfully implement certain cost-reduction initiatives, we may not achieve our earnings targets.
We have developed initiatives to realize cost savings by reducing the complexity of our product offerings, including an “80/20” initiative that will focus the majority of our resources on our most important products and our best customers, but the success of this and other profit-enhancement and cost-reduction initiatives is not guaranteed, and we may not achieve the cost savings we expect. The 80/20 initiative in particular involves significant cultural shifts, both internally and for our customers, that may inhibit or impair its successful implementation. Additionally, if we devote a disproportionate amount of time, personnel and resources to initiatives that yield slower or less than anticipated results or they are ultimately unsuccessful, we may be distracted from other initiatives and priorities that might have yielded more rapid or better results, and our results of operations may suffer accordingly.
Price increases or our inability to execute successful pricing strategies for some materials and sources of supply, as well as disruptions of supplies of some materials, could affect our profitability.
We use large amounts of steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and electronic controls, among other items, in the manufacture of our products. Occasionally, market prices of some of our key raw materials increase significantly, which could adversely affect our margins. Furthermore, although we are implementing a strategic sourcing initiative, we may not be able to achieve the expected cost savings from that initiative. In addition, because we maintain limited raw material and component inventories, even brief unanticipated delays in delivery by suppliers-including those due to capacity constraints, labor disputes, impaired financial condition of suppliers, weather emergencies or other natural disasters-may impair our ability to satisfy our customers and could adversely affect our financial performance.
To better manage our exposures to certain commodity price fluctuations, we regularly hedge our commodity exposures through financial markets. Through this hedging program we fix the future price for a portion of these commodities used in the production of our products. To the extent that our hedging is not successful in fixing commodity prices that are favorable in comparison to market prices at the time of purchase, we would experience a negative impact on our profit margins compared to the margins we would have realized if these price commitments were not in place, which may adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows in future periods.
Because we participate in an industry that is highly competitive, our net sales and profits could decline as we respond to competition.
We sell our products in a highly competitive industry. We compete based on product design, quality of products, quality and responsiveness of product support services, product performance and reliability, maintenance costs and price. Some of our competitors may have greater financial, marketing, manufacturing and distribution resources than we do. Competition could cause our sales to decrease or cause us to cut prices or incur additional costs to remain competitive, any of which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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Additionally, a substantial portion of our dealer revenue comes from a small number of buying groups, which gives those buying groups a large degree of leverage and purchasing power with us and other suppliers. In recent years those buying groups have used their leverage to extract increasingly larger rebates, discounts and other price reductions. We must try to balance the added revenue from reducing prices to those buying groups against the reduced margins from reducing prices to those buying groups, which could adversely affect our results of operations.
If we do not develop new and innovative products or if customers in our markets do not accept them, our results would be negatively affected.
Our products must be kept current to meet our customers’ needs, overcome competitive products and meet evolving regulatory requirements. To remain competitive, we therefore must develop new and innovative products on an on-going basis, and we invest significantly in the research and development of new products. If we do not successfully develop innovative products, it may be difficult to differentiate our products from our competitors' products and satisfy regulatory requirements, and our sales and results would suffer.
If we do not meet customers’ product quality and reliability standards/expectations, we may experience increased or unexpected product warranty claims and other adverse consequences to our business.
Product quality and reliability are significant factors influencing customers’ decisions to purchase our products. Inability to maintain the high quality of our products relative to the perceived or actual quality of similar products offered by competitors could result in the loss of market share, loss of revenue, reduced profitability, an increase in warranty costs, and/or damage to our reputation. Similarly, if we fail to provide the same level of quality through our Manitowoc KitchenCare aftermarket parts and repair service as we provide in original equipment manufacturing, it could likewise negatively affect our revenue and our reputation with our customers.
Product quality and reliability are determined in part by factors that are not entirely within our control. We depend on our suppliers for parts and components that meet our standards. If our suppliers fail to meet those standards, we may not be able to deliver the quality products that our customers expect, which may impair revenue and our reputation and lead to higher warranty costs.
We provide our customers a warranty covering workmanship, and in some cases materials, on products we manufacture. Our warranty generally provides that products will be free from defects for periods ranging from 12 months to 60 months with certain equipment having longer term warranties. If a product fails to comply with the warranty, we may be obligated, at our expense, to correct any defect by repairing or replacing the defective product. Although we maintain warranty reserves in an amount based primarily on the number of units shipped and on historical and anticipated warranty claims, there can be no assurance that future warranty claims will follow historical patterns or that we can accurately anticipate the level of future warranty claims. An increase in the rate of warranty claims or the occurrence of unexpected warranty claims could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Changing consumer tastes and government regulations affecting the quick-service restaurant industry could affect sales to our largest customers.
A number of our largest customers operate in the quick-service restaurant industry. The quick-service restaurant industry is frequently affected by changes in consumer tastes and eating habits, often as a result of new information or attitudes regarding diet and health or as a result of government regulations requiring quick-service restaurants to disclose the nutritional content of their food. If consumers’ eating habits change significantly, our customers may choose or be required to modify their menu offerings. Such modifications, or the failure to make the modifications to the extent consumers desire, could have an adverse effect on our customers’ business, financial conditions or results, which in turn could adversely affect the customers' demand for our products.
We have significant manufacturing and sales of our products outside of the United States, which may present additional risks to our business.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, approximately 31.4%, 37.1%, 38.4% and 37.4%, respectively, of our net sales were attributable to products sold outside of the United States. Expanding our international sales is part of our growth strategy. International operations generally are subject to various risks, including political, military, religious and economic instability, local labor market conditions, the imposition of foreign tariffs, the impact of foreign government regulations, the effects of income and withholding tax, governmental expropriation, and differences in business practices. We may incur increased costs and experience delays or disruptions in product deliveries and payments in connection with our international sales, manufacturing and the integration of new facilities that could cause loss of revenue or increased cost. Unfavorable changes in the political, regulatory and business climate and currency devaluations of various foreign jurisdictions could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Our results of operations may be negatively impacted by product liability lawsuits.
Our business exposes us to potential product liability risks that are inherent in the design, manufacture, sale and use of our products. Neither we nor our affiliates have to date incurred material costs related to these product liability claims. We vigorously defend ourselves against current claims and intend to do so against future claims. However, a substantial increase in the number of claims that are made against us or the amounts of any judgments or settlements could adversely affect our reputation and our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

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If we fail to protect our intellectual property rights or maintain our rights to use licensed intellectual property, our business could be adversely affected.
Our patents, trademarks and licenses are important in the operation of our businesses. Although we intend to protect our intellectual property rights vigorously, we cannot be certain that we will be successful in doing so. Third parties may assert or prosecute infringement or validity claims against us in connection with the services and products that we offer, and we may or may not be able to successfully defend these claims. Litigation, either to enforce our intellectual property rights or to defend against claimed infringement of the rights of others, could result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources. In addition, if a third party would prevail in an infringement claim against us, then we would likely need to obtain a license from the third party on commercial terms, which would likely increase our costs. Our failure to maintain or obtain necessary licenses or an adverse outcome in any litigation relating to patent infringement or other intellectual property matters could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Sales of our products are sensitive to volatile or variable factors. A downturn or weakness in overall economic activity or fluctuations in weather or other factors adversely affect us.
Historically, sales of products that we manufacture and sell have been subject to variations caused by changes in general economic conditions and other factors. In particular, the strength of the economy generally may affect the rates of expansion, consolidation, renovation and equipment replacement within the restaurant, lodging, convenience store and healthcare industries, which may affect our sales. Furthermore, any future economic recession may impact leveraged companies like us more than competing companies with less leverage and may adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Weather conditions can substantially affect our business, as relatively cool summer weather and cooler-than-normal weather in hot climates tend to decrease sales of ice and beverage dispensers. Our sales depend in part upon our customers’ replacement or repair cycles. Adverse economic conditions may cause customers to forego or postpone new purchases in favor of repairing existing machinery.
If we are unable to sufficiently adjust to market conditions, among other potential adverse effects on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, we could fail to deliver on planned results, fall short of analyst and investor expectations, incur high fixed costs, and/or fail to benefit from higher than expected customer demand resulting in loss of market share.
Our operations and profitability could suffer if we experience labor relations problems.
As of September 30, 2015, we employed approximately 5,500 people and had labor agreements with six local unions in North America. A large majority of our European employees belong to European trade unions, and we have two trade unions in China. During 2015, three of our union contracts expired. Each contract that expired in 2015 was successfully renegotiated without incident. In 2016, we have two union contracts that will expire. Any significant labor relations issues could adversely affect our operations, reputation, results of operations and financial condition.
We are exposed to the risk of changes in interest rates or foreign currency fluctuations.
We expect to incur in the future indebtedness that accrues interest at a variable rate. Increases in interest rates will reduce our operating cash flows and could hinder our ability to fund our operations, capital expenditures, acquisitions or dividends. In such cases we may seek to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates, but hedging our exposure carries the risk that we may forego the benefits we would otherwise experience if interest rates were to change in our favor. Developing an effective strategy for dealing with movements in interest rates is complex, and no strategy is guaranteed to completely insulate us from the risks associated with such fluctuations.
Additionally, some of our operations are or may be conducted by subsidiaries in foreign countries. The results of the operations and the financial position of these subsidiaries will be reported in the relevant foreign currencies and then translated into U.S. dollars at the applicable exchange rates for inclusion in our consolidated financial statements, which are stated in U.S. dollars. The exchange rates between many of these currencies and the U.S. dollar have fluctuated significantly in recent years and may continue to fluctuate significantly in the future. Such fluctuations may have a material effect on our results of operations and financial position and may significantly affect the comparability of our results between financial periods.
We also incur currency transaction risk whenever one of our operating subsidiaries enters into a transaction using a different currency than its functional currency. We attempt to reduce currency transaction risk whenever one of our operating subsidiaries enters into a material transaction using a different currency than its functional currency by:
matching cash flows and payments in the same currency;
direct foreign currency borrowing; and
entering into foreign exchange contracts for hedging purposes.

However, we may not be able to hedge this risk completely or at an acceptable cost, which may adversely affect our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows in future periods.
Changes to tax laws or exposure to additional tax liabilities may have a negative impact on our operating results.

Tax policy reform continues to be a topic of discussion in the U.S. A significant change to the tax system in the U.S., including changes to the taxation of international income, could have a material adverse effect upon our results of operations. We regularly undergo tax audits in

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various jurisdictions in which we operate. Although we believe that our tax estimates are reasonable and that we prepare our tax filings in accordance with all applicable tax laws, the final determination with respect to any tax audits, and any related litigation, could be materially different from our estimates or from our historical income tax provisions and accruals. The results of an audit or litigation could materially affect our operating results and/or cash flows in the periods for which that determination is made. In addition, future period earnings may be adversely impacted by litigation costs, settlements, penalties, and/or interest assessments.

Our business and/or reputation could be negatively affected as a result of actions of activist shareholders, and such activism could impact the trading value of our securities.
Certain of our stockholders may in the future publicly or privately express views with respect to the operation of our business, our business strategy, corporate governance considerations or other matters that may not be fully aligned with our own. Responding to actions by activist shareholders can be costly and time-consuming, disrupt our operations and divert the attention of management and our employees. Perceived uncertainties as to our future direction may result in the loss of potential business opportunities, damage to our reputation, and may make it more difficult to attract and retain qualified directors, personnel and business partners. These actions could also cause our stock price to experience periods of volatility.
Activist shareholders may in the future make strategic proposals, suggestions, or requests for changes concerning the operation of our business, our business strategy, corporate governance considerations, or other matters. We cannot predict, and no assurances can be given, as to the outcome or timing of any consequences arising from these actions, and any such consequences may impact the value of our securities.
Environmental liabilities that may arise in the future could be material to us.
Our operations, facilities and properties are subject to extensive and evolving laws and regulations pertaining to air emissions, wastewater discharges, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and wastes, the remediation of contamination, and otherwise relating to health, safety and the protection of the environment. As a result, we are involved from time to time in administrative or legal proceedings relating to environmental and health and safety matters, and have in the past and will continue to incur capital and other expenditures relating to such matters. We also cannot be certain that identification of presently unidentified environmental conditions, more vigorous enforcement by regulatory authorities, or other unanticipated events will not arise in the future and give rise to additional environmental liabilities, compliance costs and/or penalties that could be material. Further, environmental laws and regulations are constantly evolving and it is impossible to predict accurately the effect any changes may have upon our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise our information and expose us to liability, which would cause our business and reputation to suffer.
In the ordinary course of our business, we collect and store sensitive data, including our proprietary business information and that of our customers, suppliers and business partners, as well as personally identifiable information of our customers and employees, in our internal and external data centers, cloud services, and on our networks. The secure processing, maintenance and transmission of this information is critical to our operations and business strategy. Despite our security measures, our information technology and infrastructure, and that of our partners, may be vulnerable to malicious attacks or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions, including as a result of rollouts of new systems. Any such breach or operational failure would compromise our networks and/or that of our partners and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings and/or regulatory penalties, disrupt our operations, damage our reputation, and/or cause a loss of confidence in our products and services, which could adversely affect our business.
Our inability to recover from natural or man-made disasters could adversely affect our business.
Our business and financial results may be affected by certain events that we cannot anticipate or that are beyond our control, such as natural or man-made disasters, national emergencies, significant labor strikes, work stoppages, political unrest, war or terrorist activities that could curtail production at our facilities and cause delayed deliveries and canceled orders. In addition, we purchase components and raw materials and information technology and other services from numerous suppliers, and, even if our facilities were not directly affected by such events, we could be affected by interruptions at such suppliers. Such suppliers may be less likely than our own facilities to be able to quickly recover from such events and may be subject to additional risks such as financial problems that limit their ability to conduct their operations. We cannot assure you that we will have insurance to adequately compensate us for any of these events.
Our international sales and operations are subject to applicable laws relating to trade, export controls and foreign corrupt practices, the violation of which could adversely affect our operations.
We must comply with all applicable international trade, customs, export controls and economic sanctions laws and regulations of the U.S. and other countries. We are also subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and other anti-bribery laws that generally bar bribes or unreasonable gifts to foreign governments or officials. Changes in trade sanctions laws may restrict our business practices, including cessation of business activities in sanctioned countries or with sanctioned entities, and may result in modifications to compliance programs. Violation of these laws or regulations could result in sanctions or fines and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.


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Compliance with regulations related to conflict minerals may force us to incur additional expenses and affect the manufacturing and sale of our products.
In recent years, governments in both the U.S. and Europe have implemented or proposed regulations governing the use of certain minerals, including tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold (“conflict minerals”). In the U.S., SEC rules require disclosures related to conflict minerals that are necessary to the functionality or production of a product manufactured, or contracted to be manufactured, by an SEC-reporting company, that are sourced from the Democratic Republic of Congo and other countries in central Africa. In the European Union, proposed regulations would require similar disclosures, and may encompass other geographic regions outside of central Africa.
These disclosure requirements could affect the sourcing and availability of some of the minerals used in the manufacture of our products. Our supply chain is complex, and if we are not able to conclusively verify the origins for all conflict minerals used in our products or that our products are “conflict free,” we may face reputational challenges with our customers or investors. Furthermore, we may also encounter challenges to satisfy customers who require that our products be certified as “conflict free,” which could place us at a competitive disadvantage if we are unable to do so. Additionally, as there may be only a limited number of suppliers offering “conflict free” metals, we cannot be sure that we will be able to obtain necessary metals from such suppliers in sufficient quantities or at competitive prices. Finally, because European regulations have not yet been finalized, it is difficult for us to determine whether and how we will establish a compliance program. For all of these reasons, we could incur significant costs related to the conflict minerals compliance process, and face equally significant costs in satisfying the disclosure requirements.

Risks Relating to the Spin-Off
We face the following risks in connection with the Spin-Off:
There could be significant liability if the Spin-Off is determined to be a taxable transaction.

A condition to the Spin-Off is Manitowoc ParentCo’s receipt of an opinion from its legal counsel substantially to the effect that the Spin-Off and certain related transactions will qualify as tax-free to Manitowoc ParentCo and its shareholders under Sections 355, 368 and related provisions of the Code, except to the extent of any cash received in lieu of fractional shares of Manitowoc Foodservice’s common stock. Any such opinion is not binding on the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”). Accordingly, the IRS may reach conclusions with respect to the Spin-Off that are different from the conclusions reached in the opinion. The opinion will rely on certain facts, assumptions, representations and undertakings from Manitowoc ParentCo and us regarding the past and future conduct of the companies’ respective businesses and other matters, which, if incomplete, incorrect or not satisfied, could alter the conclusions of the party giving such opinion.
If the Spin-Off ultimately is determined to be taxable, the Spin-Off could be treated as a taxable dividend to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders could incur significant federal income tax liabilities. In addition, Manitowoc ParentCo would recognize a taxable gain to the extent that the fair market value of Manitowoc’s Foodservice’s common stock exceeds Manitowoc’s ParentCo’s tax basis in such stock on the date of the Spin-Off. Under the Tax Matters Agreement, we could be required, under certain circumstances, to indemnify Manitowoc ParentCo and its affiliates against all tax-related liabilities caused by those failures, to the extent those liabilities result from an action we or our affiliates take from any breach of our or our affiliates’ representations, covenants or obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement or any other agreement we enter into in connection with the Spin-Off. Events triggering an indemnification obligation under the agreement include events occurring after the Distribution that cause Manitowoc ParentCo to recognize a gain under Section 355(e) of the Code. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo-Tax Matters Agreement.” Moreover, though valid as between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo, the Tax Matters Agreement is not binding on the IRS and, as a legal matter, we are jointly and severally liable for any U.S. federal consolidated income taxes (and certain state and local income taxes) imposed on Manitowoc ParentCo for the taxable year of the Spin-Off and for prior taxable years.
Manitowoc Foodservice may not be able to engage in certain transactions after the Spin-Off.
To preserve the tax-free treatment of the Spin-Off, Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo will enter into a Tax Matters Agreement that will restrict Manitowoc Foodservice from taking any action that prevents the Distribution and related transactions from being tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Under the tax matters agreement, for an agreed upon period following the Distribution, we expect to be prohibited, except in certain circumstances, from:
entering into any transaction resulting in the acquisition of above a certain percentage of our stock or substantially all of our assets, whether by merger or otherwise;
merging, consolidating or liquidating;
issuing equity securities beyond certain thresholds;
repurchasing our capital stock; and
ceasing to actively conduct our business.
These restrictions may limit our ability to pursue certain strategic transactions or other transactions that we may believe to be in the best interests of its shareholders or that might increase the value of our business. In addition, under the Tax Matters Agreement, we will be

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required to indemnify Manitowoc ParentCo against any such tax liabilities as a result of the acquisition of our stock or assets, even if Manitowoc ParentCo consented to the acquisition.
We could have an indemnification obligation to Manitowoc ParentCo if the transactions we undertake in the Spin-Off do not qualify for non-recognition treatment, which could materially adversely affect our financial condition.
Generally, taxes resulting from the failure of the Spin-Off to qualify for non-recognition treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes would be imposed on Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders and, under the Tax Matters Agreement, Manitowoc ParentCo is generally obligated to indemnify us against such taxes. However, under the Tax Matters Agreement, we could be required, under certain circumstances, to indemnify Manitowoc ParentCo and its affiliates against all tax-related liabilities caused by those failures, to the extent those liabilities result from an action we or our affiliates take or from any breach of our or our affiliates’ representations, covenants or obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement or any other agreement we enter into in connection with the Spin-Off. Events triggering an indemnification obligation under the agreement include events occurring after the Distribution that cause Manitowoc ParentCo to recognize a gain under Section 355(e) of the Code. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo-Tax Matters Agreement.” Moreover, though valid as between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo, the Tax Matters Agreement is not binding on the IRS and, as a legal matter, we are jointly and severally liable for any U.S. federal consolidated income taxes (and certain state and local income taxes) imposed on Manitowoc ParentCo for the taxable year of the Spin-Off and for prior taxable years.
We may be unable to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve from the Spin-Off.
We believe that, as an independent, publicly traded company, we will be able, among other matters, to better focus our financial and operational resources on our specific business, growth profile and strategic priorities, design and implement corporate strategies and policies targeted to our operational focus and strategic priorities, streamline our processes and infrastructure to focus on our core strengths, implement and maintain a capital structure designed to meet our specific needs and more effectively respond to industry dynamics. However, we may be unable to achieve some or all of these benefits. In addition, completion of the proposed Spin-Off will require significant amounts of management’s time and effort, which may divert management’s attention from operating and growing our businesses. If we fail to achieve some or all of the benefits that we expect to achieve as an independent company, or do not achieve them in the time we expect, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
We may be unable to make, on a timely or cost-effective basis, the changes necessary to operate as an independent company.
We have historically operated as part of Manitowoc ParentCo’s corporate organization, and Manitowoc ParentCo has assisted us by providing various corporate functions. Following the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo will have no obligation to provide us with assistance other than the transition services described under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo Transition Services Agreement.” These services do not include every service we have received from Manitowoc ParentCo in the past, and Manitowoc ParentCo is only obligated to provide these services for limited periods from the date of the Spin-Off. Accordingly, following the Spin-Off, we will need to provide internally or obtain from unaffiliated third parties the services we currently receive from Manitowoc ParentCo. These services include information technology, research and development, finance, legal, insurance, compliance and human resources activities, the effective and appropriate performance of which is critical to our operations. We may be unable to replace these services in a timely manner or on terms and conditions as favorable as those we receive from Manitowoc ParentCo. In particular, Manitowoc ParentCo’s information technology networks and systems are complex, and duplicating these networks and systems will be challenging. Because our business previously operated as part of the wider Manitowoc ParentCo organization, we may be unable to successfully establish the infrastructure or implement the changes necessary to operate independently, or we may incur additional costs that could adversely affect our business. If we fail to obtain the quality of administrative services necessary to operate effectively or incur greater costs in obtaining these services, our profitability, financial condition and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
We have no operating history as an independent, publicly traded company, and our historical and pro forma financial information is not necessarily representative of the results we would have achieved as an independent, publicly traded company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.
We derived the historical and pro forma financial information included in this Information Statement from Manitowoc ParentCo’s consolidated financial statements and this information does not necessarily reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows we would have achieved as an independent, publicly traded company during the periods presented, or those that we will achieve in the future. This is primarily because of the following factors:
Prior to the Spin-Off, we operated as part of Manitowoc ParentCo’s broader corporate organization, rather than as an independent company. Manitowoc ParentCo performed various corporate functions for us, including information technology, research and development, finance, legal, insurance, compliance and human resources activities. Our historical and pro forma financial information reflects allocations of corporate expenses from Manitowoc ParentCo for these and similar functions. These allocations may not reflect the costs we will incur for similar services in the future as an independent company.
We will enter into transactions with Manitowoc ParentCo that did not exist prior to the Spin-Off. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo” for information regarding these transactions.

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Our historical financial information does not reflect changes that we expect to experience in the future as a result of the Spin-Off, including changes in our cost structure, personnel needs, tax structure, financing and business operations. As part of Manitowoc ParentCo, we enjoyed certain benefits from Manitowoc ParentCo’s operating diversity, size, purchasing power and available capital for investments, and we will lose these benefits after the Spin-Off. After the Spin-Off, as an independent entity, we may be unable to purchase goods, services and technologies, such as insurance and health care benefits and computer software licenses, on terms as favorable to us as those we obtained as part of Manitowoc ParentCo prior to the Spin-Off.
Following the Spin-Off, we will also be responsible for the additional costs associated with being an independent, publicly traded company, including costs related to corporate governance, investor and public relations and public reporting. Therefore, our financial statements may not be indicative of our future performance as an independent company. While we have been profitable as part of Manitowoc ParentCo, we cannot assure you that our profits will continue at a similar level when we are a stand-alone company. For additional information about our past financial performance and the basis of presentation of our financial statements, see “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our historical combined financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Information Statement.
The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are subject to the assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes. While we believe that these assumptions and adjustments are reasonable under the circumstances and given the information available at this time, these assumptions and adjustments are subject to change as Manitowoc ParentCo and we finalize the terms of the Spin-Off and our agreements related to the Spin-Off.
We will incur substantial indebtedness in connection with the Spin-Off, and the degree to which we will be leveraged following completion of the Spin-Off may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We are incurring substantial indebtedness in connection with the Spin-Off. We have historically been part of a larger enterprise under the Manitowoc ParentCo umbrella, which has assisted with working capital requirements on a short-term basis and provided other financial support functions. After the Spin-Off, we will not be able to rely on Manitowoc ParentCo’s consolidated earnings, assets or cash flows, and we will be responsible for servicing our own debt, obtaining and maintaining sufficient working capital and paying dividends.
Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness, including the debt retained or incurred pursuant to the Spin-Off as well as any future debt that we may incur, will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future from operations, financings or asset sales. Our ability to generate cash is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control. We may not generate sufficient funds to service our debt and meet our business needs, such as funding working capital or the expansion of our operations. If we are not able to repay or refinance our debt as it becomes due, we may be forced to take disadvantageous actions, including reducing spending on marketing, advertising and new product innovation, reducing future financing for working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes, selling assets or dedicating an unsustainable level of our cash flow from operations to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness. In addition, our ability to withstand competitive pressures and to react to changes in the food and beverage industry could be impaired. The lenders who hold our debt could also accelerate amounts due in the event that we default, which could potentially trigger a default or acceleration of the maturity of our other debt.
In addition, our substantial leverage could put us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that are less leveraged. These competitors could have greater financial flexibility to pursue strategic acquisitions and secure additional financing for their operations. Our substantial leverage could also impede our ability to withstand downturns in our industry or the economy in general.
We may increase our debt or raise additional capital in the future, including to meet working capital needs or fund acquisitions, which could affect our financial health and decrease our profitability.
We may increase our debt or raise additional capital in the future, subject to restrictions in our debt agreements. In addition, our Board may issue shares of preferred stock without further action by holders of our common stock. If our cash flow from operations is less than we anticipate, or if our cash requirements are more than we expect, we may require more financing. However, debt or equity financing may not be available to us on terms we find acceptable, if at all. If we incur additional debt or raise equity through the issuance of our preferred stock, the terms of the debt or our preferred stock issued may give the holders rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of holders of our common stock, particularly in the event of liquidation. If we raise funds through the issuance of additional equity, our then-existing stockholders' ownership in us would be diluted. Also, regardless of the terms of our debt or equity financing, our agreements and obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement may limit our ability to issue stock. For a more detailed discussion, see “Manitowoc Foodservice may not be able to engage in certain transactions after the Spin-Off.” If we are unable to raise additional capital when needed, our financial condition, and thus your investment in us, could be materially and adversely affected.
After the Spin-Off, certain of our directors and officers may have actual or potential conflicts of interest because of their Manitowoc ParentCo equity ownership or their former Manitowoc ParentCo positions.
Certain of the persons we expect to become our executive officers and directors have been, and will be until the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo officers, directors or employees and thus have professional relationships with Manitowoc ParentCo’s executive officers, directors or employees. In addition, because of their former Manitowoc ParentCo positions, following the Spin-Off, certain of our directors and executive officers may own Manitowoc ParentCo common stock or options to acquire shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, and the individual holdings may be significant for some of these individuals compared to their total assets. These relationships and financial interests may create, or may create the appearance of, conflicts of interest when these directors and officers are faced with decisions that could have

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different implications for Manitowoc ParentCo and us. For example, potential conflicts of interest could arise in connection with the resolution of any dispute that may arise between Manitowoc ParentCo and us regarding the terms of the agreements governing the Spin-Off and the relationship thereafter between the companies.
Risks Relating to Our Common Stock and the Securities Markets
You face the following risks in connection with ownership of our common stock:
No market for our common stock currently exists and an active trading market may not develop or be sustained after the Spin-Off. Following the Spin-Off, our stock price may fluctuate significantly.
There is currently no public market for our common stock. We intend to apply to list our common stock on the NYSE. We anticipate that before the Distribution Date for the Spin-Off, trading of shares of our common stock will begin on a “when-issued” basis and this trading will continue up to and including the Distribution Date. However, an active trading market for our common stock may not develop as a result of the Spin-Off or may not be sustained in the future. The lack of an active market may make it more difficult for you to sell our shares and could lead to our share price being depressed or volatile.
We cannot predict the prices at which our common stock may trade after the Spin-Off. The market price of our common stock may fluctuate widely, depending on many factors, some of which may be beyond our control, including the factors listed in “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” and the following:
our quarterly or annual earnings, or those of other companies in our industry;
announcements by us or our competitors of significant new business awards;
announcements of significant acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, joint ventures or dispositions by us or our competitors;
the failure of securities analysts to cover our common stock after the Spin-Off;
changes in earnings estimates by securities analysts;
the operating and stock price performance of other comparable companies;
investor perception of our company and the foodservice industry;
overall market fluctuations;
changes in capital gains taxes and taxes on dividends affecting stockholders; and
general economic conditions and other external factors.

Furthermore, our business profile and market capitalization may not fit the investment objectives of some Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders and, as a result, these Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders may sell our shares after the Distribution. See “Substantial sales of our common stock may occur in connection with the Spin-Off, which could cause our stock price to decline.” Low trading volume for our stock, which may occur if an active trading market does not develop, among other reasons, would amplify the effect of the above factors on our stock price volatility.
Stock markets in general have experienced volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of a particular company. These broad market fluctuations could also adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.
Substantial sales of our common stock may occur in connection with the Spin-Off, which could cause our stock price to decline.
Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders receiving shares of our common stock in the Distribution generally may sell those shares immediately in the public market. Although we have no actual knowledge of any plan or intention of any significant shareholder to sell our common stock following the Spin-Off, it is possible that some Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders, including some of our larger stockholders, will sell our common stock received in the Distribution if, for reasons such as our business profile or market capitalization as an independent company, we do not fit their investment objectives, or - in the case of index funds - we are not a participant in the index in which they are investing. The sales of significant amounts of our common stock relating to the above events or the perception in the market that such sales will occur may decrease the market price of our common stock.
We cannot assure you that we will pay dividends on our common stock, and our indebtedness could limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock.
Following the Spin-Off, the timing, declaration, amount and payment of any future dividends to stockholders will fall within the discretion of our Board. Our Board currently does not plan on paying a dividend in 2016, as Manitowoc Foodservice's focus in 2016 will be on the reduction of outstanding debt. Our Board’s decisions regarding the payment of future dividends including subsequent to 2016 will depend on many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements and debt service obligations, as well as legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice and other factors that our Board deems relevant. In addition, the terms of the agreements governing our new debt or debt that we may incur in the future may limit or prohibit the payment of dividends. For more information, see “Dividend Policy.” There can be no assurance that we will pay a dividend in the future or that we will continue to pay any dividend if we do commence paying dividends. There can also be no assurance that, in the future, the combined annual dividends on Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, if any, and our common stock, if any, after the Spin-Off will equal the annual dividends on Manitowoc ParentCo common stock prior to the Spin-Off.

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Your percentage ownership in Manitowoc Foodservice may be diluted in the future.
Your percentage ownership in Manitowoc Foodservice may be diluted in the future because of equity awards that we expect to grant to our directors, officers and employees. Prior to the Spin-Off, we expect to approve equity incentive plans that will provide for the grant of common stock-based equity awards to our directors, officers and other employees. In addition, we may issue equity as all or part of the consideration paid for acquisitions and strategic investments we may make in the future.
Provisions of Delaware law and our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws may prevent or delay an acquisition of our company, which could decrease the trading price of our common stock.
Several provisions of Delaware law and our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition that a stockholder or investor may consider favorable. These include provisions that:
allow our Board to adopt a stockholder rights plan;
authorize our Board to establish one or more series of undesignated preferred stock without stockholder approval, and to determine the terms of such preferred stock at the time of issuance;
do not provide for cumulative voting in the election of directors;
limit the stockholders’ ability to call special meetings of stockholders to remove directors;
establish advance notice requirements for stockholder nominations and proposals; and
limit our ability to enter into business combination transactions with certain stockholders.

These and other provisions of Delaware law and our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws may discourage, delay or prevent certain types of transactions involving an actual or a threatened acquisition or change in control of Manitowoc Foodservice, including unsolicited takeover attempts, even though the transaction may offer our stockholders the opportunity to sell their shares of our common stock at a price above the prevailing market price. See “Description of Our Capital Stock” for more information.


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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this Information Statement that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, which are based upon our current expectations.
These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what appears within this Information Statement.
Forward-looking statements include descriptions of plans and objectives for future operations, and the assumptions behind those plans. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” “targets” and “expects,” or similar expressions, usually identify forward-looking statements. Any and all projections of future performance are forward-looking statements.
In addition to the assumptions, uncertainties and other information referred to specifically in the forward-looking statements, a number of factors relating to our business could cause actual results to be significantly different from the current expectations presented in this Information Statement. Those factors include, without limitation, the following:
the impact of our separation from Manitowoc ParentCo and risks relating to our ability to operate effectively as an independent, publicly traded company;
efficiencies and capacity utilization of facilities;
issues relating to the ability to timely and efficiently execute on manufacturing strategies, including issues relating to new plant start-ups, plant closings, workforce reductions or ramp-ups, and/or consolidations of existing facilities and operations;
our failure to retain our executive management team and to attract qualified new personnel;
realization of anticipated earnings enhancements, cost savings, strategic options and other synergies, and the anticipated timing to realize those enhancements, savings, synergies, and options;
availability of certain raw materials;
changes in raw materials and commodity prices;
actions of competitors, including competitive pricing;
the successful development of innovative products and market acceptance of new and innovative products;
the ability to focus and capitalize on product quality and reliability;
unexpected issues associated with the quality of materials and components sourced from third parties and resolution of those issues;
unanticipated issues associated with refresh/renovation plans by national restaurant accounts and global chains;
consumer demand for quick-service restaurant chains and kiosks;
growth in demand for foodservice equipment by customers in emerging markets;
global expansion of customers;
changes in the markets we serve;
unfavorable outcomes in product liability lawsuits, or an increase in the volume of product liability lawsuits;
unexpected costs incurred in protecting our intellectual property;
weather;
changes in domestic and international economic and industry conditions;
work stoppages, labor negotiations, rates and temporary labor;
the availability of local suppliers and skilled labor;
unanticipated changes in capital and financial markets;
changes in the interest rate environment;
foreign currency fluctuations and their impact on reported results and hedges in place;
unexpected issues affecting our effective tax rate, including, but not limited to, global tax policies, tax reform, and tax legislation;
unanticipated issues associated with the resolution or settlement of uncertain tax positions or unfavorable resolution of tax audits;
the tax treatment of the Distribution and the restrictions on post-Distribution activities imposed on Manitowoc Foodservice under the Tax Matters Agreement in order to preserve the tax-free treatment of the Spin-Off;
actions of activist shareholders;
costs associated with unanticipated environmental liabilities;
risks associated with data security and technological systems and protections;
world-wide political risk;
natural disasters disrupting commerce in one or more regions of the world;
acts of terrorism;
geographic factors and economic risks;
changes in laws and regulations, as well as their enforcement, throughout the world;
changes in the costs of compliance with laws regarding trade, export controls and foreign corrupt practices;
foodservice equipment replacement cycles in the U.S. and other mature markets;
the ability to compete and appropriately integrate, and/or transition, restructure and consolidate acquisitions, divestures, strategic alliances, joint ventures and other strategic alternatives and otherwise capitalize on key strategic opportunities;

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in connection with acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances and joint ventures, the finalization of the price and other terms, the realization of contingencies consistent with any established reserves, and unanticipated issues associated with transitional services;
pressure of financing leverage;
growth of general and administrative expenses, including health care and postretirement costs;
unanticipated changes in consumer spending;
compliance with debt covenants and maintenance of credit ratings as well as the impact of interest and principal repayment of our future debt obligations;
growth of general and administrative expenses, including health care and postretirement costs; and
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THE SPIN-OFF
Background
On January 29, 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo announced plans to create two independent public companies: the Foodservice Business and the Crane Business. To effect the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo will undertake the Internal Reorganization described under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo-Separation and Distribution Agreement,” following which Manitowoc ParentCo will hold the Crane Business and Manitowoc Foodservice, Manitowoc ParentCo’s wholly owned subsidiary, will hold the Foodservice Business.
Following the Internal Reorganization, Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute all of its equity interest in us, consisting of all of the outstanding shares of our common stock, to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders on a pro rata basis. Following the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo will not own any equity interest in us, and we will operate independently from Manitowoc ParentCo. No approval of Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders is required in connection with the Spin-Off, and Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders will not have any appraisal rights in connection with the Spin-Off.
The Spin-Off described in this Information Statement is subject to the satisfaction, or Manitowoc ParentCo’s waiver, of a number of conditions. In addition, Manitowoc ParentCo has the right not to complete the Spin-Off if, at any time, the Manitowoc ParentCo Board determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the Spin-Off is not in the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders or is otherwise not advisable. For a more detailed description, see “Conditions to the Spin-Off.”
Reasons for the Spin-Off
The Manitowoc ParentCo Board believes that creating two public companies will present a number of opportunities, including the following:
The Spin-Off will allow each company to focus on its distinct growth profile, product categories, distribution systems and strategic priorities, with customized cultures, organizational structures, operating models and financial targets that best fit its own business, markets and unique opportunities.
The Spin-Off will allow each company to raise capital more efficiently using a capital structure that aligns with its distinct business profile, allocate resources and deploy capital in a manner consistent with its distinct operational focus and strategic priorities in order to optimize total returns to shareholders.
The Spin-Off will allow each company to issue stock-based compensation to its employees that more closely aligns the employee’s efforts with his or her compensation, thereby enhancing the ability of each company to attract and retain key talent.
The Spin-Off will allow investors to value Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice based on their particular operational and financial characteristics and thus invest accordingly.
The Spin-Off will allow each company to attract a long-term investor base appropriate for the particular operational and financial characteristics of that company.
The Manitowoc ParentCo Board also considered certain risks and negative factors associated with the Spin-Off, including: the fact that the Spin-Off will be contingent upon the satisfaction of a number of conditions and will require significant time and attention of management; the risk that the Spin-Off may not achieve some or all of its intended benefits; the fact that the trading price of Manitowoc ParentCo’s common stock will likely decrease immediately following the Spin-Off; the risk that the combined trading price of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock and our common stock may be less than the price at which Manitowoc ParentCo’s common stock would otherwise have traded; and the risk that the Spin-Off could result in substantial tax liability.
Separation of Manitowoc Foodservice from Manitowoc ParentCo
With the objective of creating two separate and strong businesses and with input and advice from Manitowoc ParentCo’s management, the Manitowoc ParentCo Board defined principles to implement the separation of Manitowoc Foodservice from Manitowoc ParentCo. These separation principles include ensuring that both Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will each hold the assets needed to operate our respective businesses and have total liabilities immediately following the Spin-Off that support each of us achieving capital structures appropriate for our business profiles.
The Manitowoc ParentCo Board charged a steering committee comprising members of Manitowoc ParentCo’s senior management, or the “Steering Committee,” with overseeing the separation of the businesses in accordance with these separation principles. Guided by the separation principles and input from business units and strategy, tax and legal teams, as well as outside advisors, the Steering Committee considered, among other factors, each business’s historic ownership and usage of assets, incurrence of liabilities, relationships with other entities and accounting treatment, as well as administrative costs and efficiencies, to determine the terms of the separation of Manitowoc Foodservice from Manitowoc ParentCo.
When and How You Will Receive Manitowoc Foodservice Shares

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Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute to its shareholders, pro rata, one share of our common stock for every one share of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2015, the Record Date of the Distribution.
Prior to the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo will deliver all of the issued and outstanding shares of our common stock to the distribution agent. Computershare will serve as distribution agent in connection with the distribution of our common stock and as transfer agent and registrar for our common stock.
If you own Manitowoc ParentCo common stock as of the close of business on [●], 2016, the shares of our common stock that you are entitled to receive in the Distribution will be issued to your account as follows:
Registered shareholders . If you own your shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock directly, either through an account with Manitowoc ParentCo’s transfer agent or if you hold physical stock certificates, you are a registered shareholder. In this case, the distribution agent will credit the whole shares of our common stock you receive in the Distribution by way of direct registration in book-entry form to your Computershare account on or shortly after the Distribution Date. Registration in book-entry form refers to a method of recording share ownership where no physical stock certificates are issued to shareholders, as is the case in the Distribution. You will be able to access information regarding your book-entry account holding the Manitowoc Foodservice shares at www.computershare.com/investor or via our transfer agent’s interactive voice response system at (877) 498‑8861, in each case using the same credentials that you use to access your Manitowoc ParentCo account.
Within ten business days after the Distribution Date, the distribution agent will mail to you a Computershare account statement and a check for any cash in lieu of fractional shares you are entitled to receive. See “Treatment of Fractional Shares.” The Computershare account statement will indicate the number of whole shares of our common stock that have been registered in book-entry form in your name.
“Street name” or beneficial shareholders . Most Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders own their shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock beneficially through a bank, broker or other nominee. In these cases, the bank, broker or other nominee holds the shares in “street name” and records your ownership on its books. If you own your shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock through a bank, broker or other nominee, your bank, broker or other nominee will credit your account with the whole shares of our common stock that you receive in the Distribution on or shortly after the Distribution Date. We encourage you to contact your bank, broker or other nominee if you have any questions concerning the mechanics of having shares held in street name.
If you sell any of your shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock on or before the Distribution Date, the buyer of those shares, and not you, may in some circumstances be entitled to receive the shares of our common stock issuable in respect of the shares sold. If you sell any of your shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock after the Record Date but before the Distribution Date, you may choose to sell the shares with or without the right to receive Manitowoc Foodservice shares. See “Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” for more information.
We are not asking Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders to take any action in connection with the Spin-Off. No shareholder approval of the Spin-Off is required. We are not asking you for a proxy and request that you not send us a proxy. We are also not asking you to surrender any of your shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock for shares of our common stock. The number of outstanding shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock will not change as a result of the Spin-Off.
Number of Shares You Will Receive
On the Distribution Date, you will receive one share of our common stock for every one share of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock you owned as of the Record Date.
Treatment of Equity-Based Compensation
With respect to Manitowoc ParentCo’s equity-based incentive awards that are outstanding on the Distribution Date, we expect that each outstanding Manitowoc ParentCo stock option, restricted share, restricted stock unit and performance share will be treated in a manner similar to that experienced by Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders with respect to their Manitowoc ParentCo common stock. More specifically, each of these awards will be deemed bifurcated into two separate awards: (1) a modified award covering Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; and (2) a new award of the same type covering Manitowoc Foodservice common stock. Each of these two awards will be subject to the same terms and conditions after the spin-off as the terms and conditions applicable to the original Manitowoc ParentCo award prior to the spin-off, except:

with respect to each modified stock option award covering Manitowoc ParentCo common stock and new stock option award covering Manitowoc Foodservice common stock, the per-share exercise price for such award will be adjusted or established, as applicable, so that the two awards, together, will retain, in the aggregate, the same intrinsic value that the original Manitowoc ParentCo stock option award had immediately prior to the spin-off (subject to rounding);
with respect to performance shares subject to performance goals relating to performance periods that are incomplete at the time of the spin-off, the performance goals will be deemed met at the target level and the number of performance shares will be calculated with no proration, but the performance shares will remain subject to continued time-based vesting until the end of the applicable performance period.

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with respect to each new award covering Manitowoc Foodservice common stock, the number of underlying shares subject to such new award will be determined based on application of the distribution ratio to the number of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock subject to the original Manitowoc ParentCo award prior to bifurcation;
with respect to any continuous employment requirement associated with any equity-based incentive awards, such requirement will be satisfied after the spin-off (a) by a Manitowoc Foodservice employee based on his or her continuous employment with Manitowoc Foodservice (for equity-based incentive awards of either Manitowoc Foodservice or Manitowoc ParentCo) and (b) by a Manitowoc ParentCo employee based on his or her continuous employment with Manitowoc ParentCo (for equity-based incentive awards of either Manitowoc ParentCo or Manitowoc Foodservice); and
to the extent any original Manitowoc ParentCo equity-based incentive award is subject to potential accelerated vesting or exercisability in the event of a “change of control” or similar event, the corresponding post-spinoff Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice equity-based incentive awards will generally accelerate in the same manner in the event of (a) a change of control or similar event of the issuer of the shares underlying such awards, or (b) a change of control or similar event of the employer of the grantee.
To the extent that an affected employee is employed in a non-U.S. jurisdiction, and the adjustments or grants contemplated above could result in adverse tax consequences or other adverse regulatory consequences, Manitowoc ParentCo may determine that a different equitable adjustment or grant will apply in order to avoid any such adverse consequences.
We expect that the Compensation Committee of our board of directors will maintain a program to deliver long-term incentive awards to our executives and other employees that is appropriate for our business needs. However, the types of awards provided, the allocation of grant date values among the mix of awards and the performance measures to be used may differ from Manitowoc ParentCo’s past practice.
Treatment of Fractional Shares
The distribution agent will not distribute any fractional shares of our common stock in connection with the Spin-Off. Instead, the distribution agent will aggregate all fractional shares into whole shares and sell the whole shares in the open market at prevailing market prices on behalf of Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders entitled to receive a fractional share. The distribution agent will then distribute the aggregate cash proceeds of the sales, net of brokerage fees and other costs, pro rata to these holders (net of any required withholding for taxes applicable to each holder). We anticipate that the distribution agent will make these sales in the “when-issued” market, and when-issued trades will generally settle within four trading days following the Distribution Date. See “Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” for additional information regarding when-issued trading. The distribution agent will, in its sole discretion, without any influence by Manitowoc ParentCo or us, determine when, how, through which broker-dealer and at what price to sell the whole shares. The distribution agent is not, and any broker-dealer used by the distribution agent will not be, an affiliate of either Manitowoc ParentCo or us.
The distribution agent will send to each registered holder of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock entitled to a fractional share a check in the cash amount deliverable in lieu of that holder’s fractional share as soon as practicable following the Distribution Date. We expect the distribution agent to complete the distribution of cash in lieu of fractional shares to Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders within ten business days after the Distribution Date. If you hold your shares through a bank, broker or other nominee, your bank, broker or nominee will receive, on your behalf, your pro rata share of the aggregate net cash proceeds of the sales. No interest will be paid on any cash you receive in lieu of fractional shares. The cash you receive in lieu of fractional shares will generally be taxable to you. See “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences” below for more information.
Results of the Spin-Off
After the Spin-Off, we will be an independent, publicly traded company. Immediately following the Distribution, we expect to have approximately [●] registered holders of shares of our common stock and approximately [●] million shares of our common stock outstanding, based on the number of Manitowoc ParentCo registered shareholders and shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding on December 31, 2015. The actual number of shares of our common stock Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute in the Spin-Off will depend on the actual number of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding on the Record Date, and will reflect any issuance of new shares or exercises of outstanding options pursuant to Manitowoc ParentCo’s equity plans on or prior to the Record Date. The Spin-Off will not affect the number of outstanding shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock or any rights of Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders, although we expect the trading price of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock immediately following the Distribution to be lower than immediately prior to the Distribution because Manitowoc ParentCo’s trading price will no longer reflect the value of the Foodservice Business. Furthermore, until the market has fully analyzed the value of Manitowoc ParentCo without the Foodservice Business, the price of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock may fluctuate.
Before the Spin-Off, we intend to enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement and several other agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo related to the Spin-Off. These agreements will govern the relationship between Manitowoc ParentCo and us up to and after completion of the Spin-Off and allocate between Manitowoc ParentCo and us various assets, liabilities, rights and obligations, including employee benefits, intellectual property and tax-related assets and liabilities. We describe these arrangements in greater detail under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo.”

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Listing and Trading of our Common Stock
As of the date of this Information Statement, we are a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo. Accordingly, no public market for our common stock currently exists, although a “when-issued” market in our common stock may develop prior to the Distribution. See “Trading Prior to the Distribution Date” below for an explanation of a “when-issued” market. We intend to list our shares of common stock on the NYSE under the symbol “MFS.” Following the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo common stock will continue to trade on the NYSE under the symbol “MTW.”
Neither Manitowoc ParentCo nor we can assure you as to the trading price of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock or our common stock after the Spin-Off, or as to whether the combined trading prices of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock and our common stock after the Spin-Off will be less than, equal to or greater than the trading prices of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock prior to the Spin-Off. The trading price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly following the Spin-Off. See “Risk Factors-Risks Relating to our Common Stock and the Securities Markets” for more detail.
The shares of our common stock distributed to Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders will be freely transferable, except for shares received by individuals who are our affiliates. Individuals who may be considered our affiliates after the Spin-Off include individuals who control, are controlled by or are under common control with us, as those terms generally are interpreted for federal securities law purposes. These individuals may include some or all of our directors and executive officers. Individuals who are our affiliates will be permitted to sell their shares of our common stock only pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, or the “Securities Act,” or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, such as those afforded by Section 4(1) of the Securities Act or Rule 144 thereunder.
We expect that Manitowoc ParentCo’s current directors and executive officers, including [●], who will be among our executive officers following the Spin-Off, will voluntarily commit to hold 100% of the after-tax net shares of our common stock they receive in the Spin-Off and 100% of the after-tax net shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock they hold on the Distribution Date for at least one year following the Distribution Date. In addition, we expect that the other individuals who will serve as our executive officers following the Spin-Off will voluntarily commit to hold 100% of the after-tax net shares of our common stock they receive in the Spin-Off and at least 50% of the after-tax net shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock they hold on the Distribution Date for at least one year following the Distribution Date.
Trading Prior to the Distribution Date
We expect a “when-issued” market in our common stock to develop as early as two trading days prior to the Record Date for the Distribution and continue up to and including the Distribution Date. When-issued trading refers to a sale or purchase made conditionally on or before the Distribution Date because the securities of the spun-off entity have not yet been distributed. If you own shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock on the Record Date, you will be entitled to receive shares of our common stock in the Distribution. You may trade this entitlement to receive shares of our common stock, without the shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock you own, on the when-issued market. We expect when-issued trades of our common stock to settle within four trading days after the Distribution Date. On the first trading day following the Distribution Date, we expect that when-issued trading of our common stock will end and “regular-way” trading will begin.
Following the Distribution Date, we expect shares of our common stock to be listed on the NYSE under the trading symbol “MFS.” If when-issued trading occurs, the listing for our common stock is expected to be under a trading symbol different from our regular-way trading symbol. We will announce our when-issued trading symbol when and if it becomes available. If the Spin-Off does not occur, all when-issued trading will be null and void.
Conditions to the Spin-Off
We expect that the Spin-Off will be effective on the Distribution Date, provided that the following conditions have been satisfied or the Manitowoc ParentCo Board has waived the conditions:
the Manitowoc ParentCo Board will, in its sole and absolute discretion, have authorized and approved:
(i)    the Internal Reorganization,
(ii)
any other transfers of assets and assumptions of liabilities contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement and any related agreements; and
(iii)    the Distribution,
and will not have withdrawn that authorization and approval;
the Manitowoc ParentCo Board will have declared the Distribution of all outstanding shares of our common stock to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders;
the SEC will have declared our Registration Statement on Form 10, of which this Information Statement is a part, effective under the Exchange Act, no stop order suspending the effectiveness of the Registration Statement will be in effect, no proceedings for that purpose will be pending before or threatened by the SEC and notice of Internet availability of this Information Statement or this Information Statement will have been mailed to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders;

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the NYSE or another national securities exchange approved by the Manitowoc ParentCo Board will have accepted our common stock for listing, subject to official notice of issuance;
the Internal Reorganization will have been completed;
the receipt of an opinion from tax counsel or another third party advisor to Manitowoc ParentCo that the Distribution and certain related transactions will qualify as tax-free to Manitowoc ParentCo and its shareholders under Sections 355, 368 and related provisions of the Code;
no order, injunction or decree that would prevent the consummation of the Distribution will be threatened, pending or issued (and still in effect) by any governmental entity of competent jurisdiction, no other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Distribution will be in effect, and no other event outside the control of Manitowoc ParentCo will have occurred or failed to occur that prevents the consummation of the Distribution;
no other events or developments will have occurred prior to the Distribution that, in the judgment of the Manitowoc ParentCo Board, would result in the Distribution having a material adverse effect on Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders;
Manitowoc ParentCo and we will have executed and delivered the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Tax Matters Agreement, Transition Services Agreement, Employee Matters Agreement, Intellectual Property Matters Agreement and all other ancillary agreements related to the Spin-Off; and
 
immediately prior to the Distribution, our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, each in substantially the form filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of which this Information Statement is a part, will be in effect.
The fulfillment of the above conditions will not create any obligation on Manitowoc ParentCo’s part to effect the Spin-Off. We are not aware of any material federal, foreign or state regulatory requirements with which we must comply, other than SEC rules and regulations, or any material approvals that we must obtain, other than the NYSE’s approval for listing of our common stock and the SEC’s declaration of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement, in connection with the Distribution. Manitowoc ParentCo has the right not to complete the Spin-Off if, at any time, the Manitowoc ParentCo Board determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the Spin-Off is not in the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders or is otherwise not advisable.
Reasons for Furnishing this Information Statement
We and Manitowoc ParentCo are furnishing this Information Statement solely to provide information to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders who will receive shares of our common stock in the Distribution. You should not construe this Information Statement as an inducement or encouragement to buy, hold or sell any of our securities or any securities of Manitowoc ParentCo. We believe that the information contained in this Information Statement is accurate as of the date set forth on the cover. Changes to the information contained in this Information Statement may occur after that date, and neither Manitowoc ParentCo nor we undertake any obligation to update the information except in the normal course of Manitowoc ParentCo’s and our public disclosure obligations and practices.


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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES
The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to Manitowoc ParentCo and to the holders of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock in connection with the Spin-Off. This summary is based on the Code, the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder and judicial and administrative interpretations thereof, in each case as in effect and available as of the date of this Information Statement, all of which are subject to change at any time, possibly with retroactive effect. Any such change could affect the tax consequences described below.
This summary is limited to holders of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock that are U.S. Holders, as defined immediately below. A “U.S. Holder” is a beneficial owner of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:
an individual who is a citizen or a resident of the United States;
an entity that is classified for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a corporation and that is organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof, or the District of Columbia, or is otherwise treated for U.S. federal income tax purposes as a domestic corporation;
an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or
a trust, if (i) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary jurisdiction over its administration and one or more United States persons as described in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Code (“United States persons”) have the authority to control all of its substantial decisions; or (ii) it was treated as a domestic trust under the law in effect before 1997 and a valid election is in place under applicable U.S. Treasury Regulations.

This summary does not address all tax considerations that may be relevant to U.S. Holders in light of their particular circumstances, and does not address the consequences to U.S. Holders subject to special treatment under the U.S. federal income tax laws, including but not limited to the following:
dealers or traders in securities or currencies;
tax-exempt entities;
banks, financial institutions or insurance companies;
real estate investment trusts or regulated investment companies;
persons who acquired Manitowoc ParentCo common stock pursuant to the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation;
holders who own, or are deemed to own, at least 10% or more, by voting power or value, of the equity interests in Manitowoc ParentCo;
holders who own Manitowoc ParentCo common stock as part of a position in a straddle or as part of a hedging, conversion or other risk reduction transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes; or
persons who own Manitowoc ParentCo common stock through partnerships or other pass-through entities.

This summary does not address the U.S. federal income tax consequences to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders who do not hold Manitowoc ParentCo common stock as a capital asset. Moreover, this summary does not discuss any alternative minimum tax consequences and does not address any state, local or non-U.S. tax consequences or any estate, gift or other non-income tax consequences.
If a partnership (or any other entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes) holds Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, the tax treatment of a partner in that partnership will generally depend on the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Such a partner or partnership should consult its own tax advisor as to its tax consequences.
YOU SHOULD CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX ADVISOR WITH RESPECT TO THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL AND NON-U.S. TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE SPIN-OFF. THIS SUMMARY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE, NOR SHOULD IT BE CONSTRUED TO BE, LEGAL OR TAX ADVICE TO ANY PARTICULAR INVESTOR.
In connection with the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo expects to receive an opinion from Baker & McKenzie LLP to the effect that (i) the Contribution will qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss to Manitowoc ParentCo and us pursuant to Section 368 and related provisions of the Code, and (ii) the Distribution will qualify for non-recognition of gain or loss to Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders pursuant to Section 355 and related provisions of the Code, except to the extent of cash received in lieu of fractional shares. The opinion will be based on, among other things, current tax law and assumptions and representations made by Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo, which if incorrect in any material respect, could jeopardize the conclusions reached by Baker & McKenzie LLP in its opinion. The opinion received by Manitowoc ParentCo will not be binding on the IRS or the courts. Although the receipt of the opinion is a condition to the Spin-Off, that condition as well as all other conditions to the Spin-Off may be waived by Manitowoc ParentCo in its sole discretion. The tax opinion of Baker & McKenzie LLP will rely on certain facts, assumptions, representations and undertakings from Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice regarding the past and future conduct of Manitowoc ParentCo’s and Manitowoc Foodservice’s businesses and other matters. If any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings is incorrect or not otherwise satisfied, Manitowoc ParentCo may not be able to rely on the tax opinion. Accordingly, notwithstanding the receipt of the tax opinion, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to one or more of the conclusions set forth below. In that event, the consequences described immediately below would not apply and holders of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock who receive shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock in the Spin-Off could be subject to significant U.S. federal income tax liability.

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Assuming the Spin-Off satisfies the requirements necessary for tax-free treatment under Sections 355, 368 and related provisions of the Code, the following will describe the material U.S. federal income tax consequences to Manitowoc ParentCo, Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders of the Spin-Off:
no gain or loss will be recognized by, or be includible in the income of, a holder of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, solely as a result of the receipt of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock, except with respect to any cash received in lieu of a fractional share;
subject to the discussion below regarding Section 355(e), no gain or loss will be recognized by, and no amount will be includable in the income of, Manitowoc ParentCo as a result of the Spin-Off, other than with respect to any “excess loss account” or “intercompany transaction” required to be taken into account under U.S. Treasury Regulations relating to consolidated returns and Manitowoc ParentCo should not be required to recapture its overall foreign loss account as a result of the Contribution and Distribution;
the aggregate tax basis of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock and Manitowoc Foodservice common stock (including any fractional shares for which cash is received) in the hands of a U.S. Holder immediately after the Distribution will be the same as the aggregate tax basis of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock held by the U.S. Holder immediately before the Distribution, allocated between the common stock of Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice common stock, including any fractional share interest for which cash is received, in proportion to their relative fair market values on the Distribution Date;
the holding period of shares of the Manitowoc Foodservice common stock received by a U.S. Holder in the Distribution will include the holding period of such U.S Holder’s shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, provided that such shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock are held as capital assets on the Distribution Date; and
a U.S. Holder who receives cash in lieu of a fractional share of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock in the Distribution will be treated as having sold such fractional share for the amount of cash it actually received and, provided the fractional share is considered to be held as a capital asset, generally will recognize capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount of such cash received and such U.S. Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the fractional share. That gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder’s holding period for its Manitowoc ParentCo common stock exceeds one year on the Distribution Date.

U.S. Holders that have acquired different blocks of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock at different times or at different prices should consult their tax advisors regarding the allocation of their aggregate adjusted basis among, and their holding period of, Manitowoc Foodservice common stock distributed with respect to such blocks of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock.
U.S. Treasury Regulations require certain shareholders that receive stock in a spin-off to attach to their respective U.S. federal income tax returns, for the year in which the spin-off occurs, a detailed statement setting forth certain information relating to the spin-off. Within a reasonable period of time after the Distribution, Manitowoc ParentCo expects to make available to its shareholders on its website IRS Form 8937 ("Reports of Organizational Actions Affecting Basis of Securities") containing information pertaining to compliance with this requirement.
If the Distribution fails to qualify as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, each U.S. Holder that receives shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock in the Distribution would be treated as receiving a distribution in an amount equal to the fair market value of such shares, and the distribution of shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock received with respect to a share of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock generally would be treated in the following manner:
first, as a taxable dividend to the extent of such shareholder’s pro rata share of Manitowoc ParentCo’s current and accumulated earnings and profits, if any, that is allocable to the share of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock (with such earnings and profits being increased to reflect any gain recognized by Manitowoc ParentCo on the Distribution);
second, as a non-taxable return of capital to the extent of such U.S. Holder’s tax basis in the share of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; and
thereafter as capital gain with respect to any remaining value.

Additionally, each U.S. Holder’s basis in the Manitowoc Foodservice common stock would be equal to the fair market value of such stock on the Distribution Date and its holding period in the Manitowoc Foodservice common stock would begin on the Distribution Date.
Furthermore, Manitowoc ParentCo would recognize a taxable gain on the Manitowoc Foodservice common stock to the extent the fair market value of the shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock owned by Manitowoc ParentCo immediately prior to the Distribution exceeds Manitowoc ParentCo’s tax basis in such shares. Any such gain would be substantial.
Even if the Distribution otherwise qualifies for tax-free treatment under Section 355 of the Code, it may be taxable to Manitowoc ParentCo (but not Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders) under Section 355(e) if 50% or more, by vote or value, of the shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock or shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock are acquired or issued as part of a plan or series of related transactions that includes the Distribution. For this purpose, any acquisitions or issuances of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock within two years before the Distribution, and any acquisitions or issuances of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock or Manitowoc ParentCo common stock within two years after the Distribution, generally are presumed to be part of such a plan, although Manitowoc Foodservice or Manitowoc ParentCo may be able to rebut that presumption. Even if Section 355(e) were to apply to cause the Distribution to be taxable to Manitowoc ParentCo, the receipt of the shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock in the Distribution would remain tax-free to the Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders.

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In connection with the Spin-Off, Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo will enter into the Tax Matters Agreement whereby Manitowoc Foodservice will agree to be subject to certain restrictions to preserve the tax-free nature of the Spin-Off. For a description of the Tax Matters Agreement, see “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo-Tax Matters Agreement.”

The preceding summary of the anticipated U.S. federal tax consequences of the spin-off is not specific to any shareholder's individual circumstances. Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders should consult their own tax advisors as to the specific tax consequences of the spin-off to them, including the application and effect of state, local or non-U.S. tax laws and changes in applicable tax laws.


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DIVIDEND POLICY
The Manitowoc Foodservice Board of Directors does not currently plan on paying a dividend in 2016 as Manitowoc Foodservice’s focus in 2016 will be on the reduction of outstanding debt. The timing, declaration, amount of, and payment of any dividends following the Spin-Off including subsequent to 2016 is within the discretion of the Manitowoc Foodservice Board of Directors and will depend upon many factors, including Manitowoc Foodservice’s financial condition, earnings, corporate strategy, capital requirements of its operating subsidiaries, covenants associated with certain debt service obligations, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice, ability to access capital markets, and other factors deemed relevant by Manitowoc Foodservice’s Board of Directors.


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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the unaudited cash and cash equivalents and capitalization of Manitowoc Foodservice as of September 30, 2015, on an historical basis and on a pro forma basis to give effect to the pro forma adjustments included in our unaudited pro forma financial information. The information below is not necessarily indicative of what our capitalization would have been had the Spin-Off and related financing transactions been completed as of September 30, 2015. In addition, it is not indicative of Manitowoc Foodservice’s future capitalization. This table should be read in conjunction with “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our historical combined financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Information Statement.
 
 
As of September 30, 2015
(in millions)
 
Historical
 
Pro Forma
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
47.3

 
[•]
Capitalization:
 
 
 
 
Indebtedness
 
 
 
 
Short-term debt
 

 
[•]
Long-term debt
 

 
[•]
Total indebtedness (1)
 

 
[•]
Equity
 
 
 
 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share (2)
 

 
[•]
Additional paid-in capital
 

 
[•]
Net parent company investment
 
1,355.9

 
[•]
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(40.5
)
 
[•]
Total equity
 
1,315.4

 
[•]
Total capitalization
 
$
1,315.4

 
[•]
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Total indebtedness excludes capital lease obligations.
 
 
 
 
(2) We expect to distribute approximately [ ] million shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock to holders of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock based on the number of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2015.

Manitowoc Foodservice has not yet finalized its post-Distribution capitalization. Pro forma financial information reflecting our post-Distribution capitalization will be included in an amendment to this Information Statement.





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SELECTED HISTORICAL COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table presents our selected historical combined financial data as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, and as of and for each of the fiscal years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2014. We derived the selected historical combined financial data as of September 30, 2015, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, and as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, and for each of the fiscal years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2014, from our unaudited and audited combined financial statements included elsewhere in this Information Statement. We derived the selected historical combined financial data as of September 30, 2014, and December 31, 2012, and as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, from our unaudited combined financial statements that are not included in this Information Statement. In management’s opinion, the unaudited combined financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited combined financial statements and include all adjustments, consisting only of ordinary recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the information for the periods presented.
Our historical combined financial statements include expenses of Manitowoc ParentCo that were allocated to us for certain functions, including general corporate expenses related to finance, treasury, tax, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, and investor relations. These costs may not be representative of the future costs we will incur as an independent public company. In addition, our historical financial information does not reflect changes that we expect to experience in the future as a result of our Spin-Off from Manitowoc ParentCo, including changes in our cost structure, personnel needs, tax structure, financing and business operations. Consequently, the financial information included here may not necessarily reflect our financial position, results of operations and cash flows in the future or what our financial position, results of operations and cash flows would have been had we been an independent, publicly traded company during the periods presented.
You should read the selected historical combined financial data presented below in conjunction with our audited and unaudited condensed combined financial statements and accompanying notes, “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in this Information Statement.
 
 
As of and for the nine months ended September 30,
 
As of and for the year ended December 31,
(in millions)
 
2015
 
2014
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
Statement of Operations Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
1,178.4

 
$
1,207.1

 
$
1,581.3

 
$
1,541.8

 
$
1,486.2

 
$
1,454.6

 
$
1,363.0

Depreciation and amortization
 
38.5

 
39.9

 
53.0

 
51.4

 
53.6

 
56.5

 
62.7

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes on earnings
 
133.5

 
149.5

 
187.2

 
204.6

 
179.5

 
140.9

 
133.0

Balance Sheet Data:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Working capital (1)
 
135.6

 
108.5

 
72.7

 
74.0

 
75.6

 
89.4

 
74.4

Total assets
 
1,924.7

 
1,926.2

 
1,898.3

 
1,918.2

 
1,969.0

 
2,012.6

 
2,231.0

Long-term obligations (2)
 
2.5

 
2.1

 
3.6

 
1.7

 
1.8

 
1.9

 
2.0

Capital expenditures
 
9.6

 
17.7

 
25.3

 
33.6

 
17.5

 
11.9

 
12.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Working capital is defined as net receivables and inventory less third-party accounts payable.
(2) Long-term obligations includes long-term capital lease obligations.



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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements of Manitowoc Foodservice consist of an unaudited pro forma combined statement of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and for the year ended December 31, 2014 and an unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2015 derived from the historical combined financial statements included in this Information Statement. The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements reported below should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data” and the audited and unaudited combined financial statements and corresponding notes.
The following unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are subject to assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes. Manitowoc Foodservice’s management believes these assumptions and adjustments are reasonable under the circumstances and given the information available at this time. However, these adjustments are subject to change as Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice finalize the terms of the Spin-Off, including the Separation and Distribution Agreement and related transaction agreements. The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements do not purport to represent what Manitowoc Foodservice’s financial position and results of operations actually would have been had the Spin-Off occurred on the dates indicated, or to project Manitowoc Foodservice’s financial performance for any future period following the Spin-Off.
The unaudited pro forma combined statements of earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 give effect to the Spin-Off as if it had occurred on January 1, 2014, the first day of fiscal 2014. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2015, gives effect to the Spin-Off as if it had occurred on that date. The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements include adjustments to reflect the following:
the issuance of 100% of our issued and outstanding common stock by Manitowoc ParentCo in connection with the Spin-Off;
our anticipated capital structure, including debt anticipated to be incurred;
the resulting elimination of Manitowoc ParentCo’s net investment in Manitowoc Foodservice;
the impact of, and transactions contemplated by, the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Transition Services Agreement, Tax Matters Agreement, and other agreements between us and Manitowoc ParentCo summarized under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions".

Manitowoc Foodservice’s annual and interim combined financial statements include allocations for certain expenses and support functions historically provided by Manitowoc ParentCo, such as business shared services and corporate costs that benefit Manitowoc Foodservice. Management believes the assumptions associated with allocating these costs are reasonable. Nevertheless, the combined financial statements may not include all of the actual expense that would have been incurred and may not represent Manitowoc Foodservice’s results of operations, financial position, or cash flows had it been a stand-alone company during the periods presented. General corporate expenses allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, and year ended December 31, 2014, were $19.0 million and $22.1 million, respectively.  After the Spin-Off, Manitowoc Foodservice will incur incremental costs as an independent public company, including costs to replace services previously provided by Manitowoc ParentCo as well as other similar expenses associated with operating as a standalone company. We expect that a significant portion of these incremental dis-synergy costs will be offset by specific actions taken as part of the separation process, including but not limited to the right sizing of functions and activities already existing in business.  Due to the scope and complexity of these activities, the amount and timing of these incremental costs could vary depending on the finalization of specific initiatives and actions undertaken as part of the spin process and, therefore, these costs are not included within the unaudited pro forma combined financial statements..
Manitowoc ParentCo expects to incur approximately $130-140 million before-tax of one-time chargeable separation costs in connection with the Spin-Off, including consulting, legal, auditing, information technology, financing, debt breakage and other similar costs. Only immaterial separation costs are reflected in Manitowoc Foodservice’s historical financial statements as the costs are non-recurring in nature and expected to be borne by Manitowoc ParentCo.










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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

(in millions of dollars)
 
Historical
 
Pro Forma Adjustments
 
 
Pro Forma
Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
1,178.4

 
$

 
 
$
1,178.4

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 


 
 
 
Cost of sales
 
809.6

 

 
 
809.6

Engineering, selling and administrative expenses
 
223.3

 

 
 
223.3

Amortization expense
 
23.6

 

 
 
23.6

Restructuring expense
 
1.3

 

 
 
1.3

Separation expense
 
1.1

 
(1.1
)
 
(1)

Other expense (income)
 
0.4

 

 
 
0.4

Total costs and expenses
 
1,059.3

 
(1.1
)
 
 
1,058.2

Operating earnings from continuing operations
 
119.1

 
1.1

 
 
120.2

Other (expenses) income:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Interest expense
 
(1.0
)
 
[•]

 
(2)
(1.0
)
Amortization of deferred financing fees
 

 
[•]

 
(3)

Interest income on notes with Manitowoc ParentCo - net
 
13.5

 

 
 
13.5

Other income - net
 
1.9

 

 
 
1.9

Total other income
 
14.4

 
[•]

 
 
14.4

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes on earnings
 
133.5

 
1.1

 
 
134.6

Provision for taxes on earnings
 
41.8

 
0.4

 
(1) (4)
42.2

Earnings from continuing operations
 
91.7

 
0.7

 
 
92.4

Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $0.0
 
0.3

 

 
 
0.3

Net earnings
 
$
92.0

 
$
0.7

 
 
$
92.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Basic
 
n/a

 
 
 
(7)
 
  Diluted
 
n/a

 
 
 
(8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Basic
 
n/a

 
 
 
(7)
 
  Diluted
 
n/a

 
 
 
(8)
 

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.






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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014

(in millions of dollars)
 
Historical
 
Pro Forma Adjustments
 
 
Pro Forma
Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
1,581.3

 
$

 
 
$
1,581.3

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
 
1,073.3

 

 
 
1,073.3

Engineering, selling and administrative expenses
 
299.6

 

 
 
299.6

Amortization expense
 
31.8

 

 
 
31.8

Asset impairment expense
 
1.1

 

 
 
1.1

Restructuring expense
 
2.6

 

 
 
2.6

Other expense
 
0.4

 

 
 
0.4

Total costs and expenses
 
1,408.8

 

 
 
1,408.8

Operating earnings from continuing operations
 
172.5

 

 
 
172.5

Other (expenses) income:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Interest expense
 
(1.3
)
 
[•]

 
(2)
(1.3
)
Amortization of deferred financing fees
 

 
[•]

 
(3)

Interest income on notes with Manitowoc ParentCo - net
 
16.6

 

 
 
16.6

Other expense - net
 
(0.6
)
 

 
 
(0.6
)
Total other income
 
14.7

 
[•]

 
 
14.7

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes on earnings
 
187.2

 

 
 
187.2

Provision for taxes on earnings
 
25.9

 
[•]

 
(4)
25.9

Earnings from continuing operations
 
161.3

 
[•]

 
 
161.3

Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $(0.3)
 
(0.4
)
 

 
 
(0.4
)
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $(0.6)
 
(1.1
)
 

 
 
(1.1
)
Net earnings
 
$
159.8

 
[•]

 
 
$
159.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Basic
 
n/a

 
 
 
(7)
 
  Diluted
 
n/a

 
 
 
(8)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common shares outstanding
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Basic
 
n/a

 
 
 
(7)
 
  Diluted
 
n/a

 
 
 
(8)
 
See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.

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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
(in millions of dollars)
 
Historical
 
Pro Forma Adjustments
 
 
Pro Forma
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
47.3

 
$

 
 
$
47.3

Restricted cash
 
0.6

 

 
 
0.6

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $3.6
 
97.3

 

 
 
97.3

Inventories — net
 
159.1

 

 
 
159.1

Deferred income taxes
 
23.7

 
0.1

 
(5)
23.8

Other current assets
 
11.7

 

 
 
11.7

Current assets held for sale
 
8.1

 

 
 
8.1

Total current assets
 
347.8

 
0.1

 
 
347.9

Property, plant and equipment — net
 
127.0

 

 
 
127.0

Goodwill
 
844.6

 

 
 
844.6

Other intangible assets — net
 
524.6

 

 
 
524.6

Other non-current assets
 
16.7

 
41.2

 
(5) (6) (11)
57.9

Long-term assets held for sale
 
64.0

 

 
 
64.0

Total assets
 
$
1,924.7

 
$
41.3

 
 
$
1,966.0

Liabilities and Equity
 

 


 
 

Current Liabilities:
 

 


 
 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
277.6

 

 
 
$
277.6

Current portion of long-term capital leases and debt
 
0.4

 

 
 
0.4

Product warranties
 
34.2

 

 
 
34.2

Current liabilities held for sale

 
20.2

 

 
 
20.2

Total current liabilities
 
332.4

 

 
 
332.4

Non-Current Liabilities:
 

 


 
 

Long-term capital leases and debt
 
2.5

 
[•]

 
(6)
2.5

Deferred income taxes
 
217.1

 
(6.4
)
 
(5)
210.7

Pension and postretirement health obligations
 
37.8

 
52.7

 
(5)
90.5

Other non-current liabilities
 
18.8

 
5.9

 
(11)
24.7

Long-term liabilities held for sale
 
0.7

 

 
 
0.7

Total non-current liabilities
 
276.9

 
52.2

 
 
329.1

Total Equity:
 

 


 
 

Common stock
 

 
[•]

 
(9)
[•]

Net parent company investment
 
1,355.9

 
(1.0
)
 
(5) (6) (10)
1,354.9

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(40.5
)
 
(9.9
)
 
(5)
(50.4
)
Total equity
 
1,315.4

 
(10.9
)
 
 
1,304.5

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
1,924.7

 
$
41.3

 
 
$
1,966.0

See Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements.

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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements

1. Separation Costs
This adjustment reflects the removal of separation costs of $1.1 million recorded as separation expense, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, directly related to the Spin-Off that were incurred during the historical period. These costs were primarily for legal, tax, accounting and other professional fees. This pro forma adjustment results in an increase to the income tax provision of $0.4 million.

2. Interest Expense
This adjustment reflects the pro forma adjustment for interest of $[X] million and $[X] million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, that would be incurred on the debt expected to be incurred as part of the Spin-Off as described in Footnote (6) below, if the Spin-Off had occurred at the beginning of the period presented. Interest expense on the new debt was computed based on Manitowoc Foodservice’s weighted average interest rate of [X]%. The actual interest rate and thus interest expense may differ from the actual interest rate and expense depending on Manitowoc Foodservice's credit ratings change or on the final terms of our debt arrangements. See “Description of Material Indebtedness.” A 0.125% change to the annual interest rate would change interest expense by approximately $[X] million on an annual basis.

3. Amortization of Deferred Financing Fees
This adjustment reflects the pro forma adjustment for the amortization of deferred financing fees of $[X] million and $[X] million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, that would be incurred on the debt issuance if the Spin-Off had occurred at the beginning of the period presented. Amortization of deferred financing fees is reflective of the straight-line amortization of total debt issuance costs over the terms of the underlying debt instruments, which range between [X] and [X] years.

4. Provision for Taxes on Earnings
The provision for income taxes reflected in our historical combined financial statements was determined as if we filed separate, standalone income tax returns in each relevant jurisdiction. In determining the tax rate to apply to our pro forma adjustments, we used the applicable statutory rate based on the jurisdiction in which the adjustment relates, consistent with Instruction 7 to Rule 11-02(b) of Regulation S-X. If the adjustment relates to an item that would never be taxed in that particular jurisdiction, we did not provide for any tax.

5. Defined Benefit Plan Assets and Obligations
Certain employees participate in defined benefit pension plans sponsored by Manitowoc ParentCo. When we become a standalone independent company, we will assume these obligations and provide the benefits directly. Manitowoc ParentCo will transfer to us the plan liabilities in the amount of $52.7 million and assets in the amount of $35.3 million associated with participant employees of Manitowoc Foodservice. The unrecognized actuarial loss on these plans is $9.9 million. These pro forma adjustments will result in deferred income taxes of $6.4 million. The remaining net impact is reflected within net parent company investment. The benefit plan expenses associated with this pension obligation were previously allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice and are included in the historical combined statements of operations. The actual assumed net benefit plan obligations could change significantly from our estimates included in these pro forma adjustments.

6. New Debt Financing
This adjustment reflects $[X] million of new debt and the related debt issuance costs of $[X] million as if the Spin-Off had taken place on September 30, 2015. Proceeds from the debt issuance will be distributed to Manitowoc ParentCo in the form of a dividend in the amount of $[X] million with the excess of the amount of the net proceeds over the dividend amount being retained by us for general corporate purposes.

7. Basic Earnings Per Share
The number of Manitowoc Foodservice shares used to compute basic earnings per share is based on the number of shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock assumed to be outstanding on the record date, based on the number of Manitowoc ParentCo common shares outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, respectively, assuming a distribution ratio of one share of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock for one Manitowoc ParentCo common shares outstanding.

8. Diluted Earnings Per Share
The number of shares used to compute diluted earnings per share is based on the number of basic shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock as described in note (7) above, plus incremental shares assuming the exercise of dilutive outstanding options and restricted stock awards.

9. Shares of Common Stock
This adjustment reflects [X] million shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock at a par value of $[.XX] per share. The number of shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock is based on the number of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding on

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September 30, 2015 and an expected distribution ratio of one share of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock for every share of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock.

10. Recapitalization of Equity
This adjustment reflects the pro forma recapitalization of our equity. On the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo’s net investment in Manitowoc Foodservice will be re-designated as Manitowoc Foodservice’s stockholders’ equity and will be allocated between common stock and additional paid-in capital based on the number of shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock outstanding at the Distribution Date.

11. Deferred Compensation Plan Assets and Obligations
Certain highly compensated and key management employees and directors participate in deferred compensation plans sponsored by Manitowoc ParentCo. When we become a standalone independent company, we will assume these obligations and provide the benefits directly. Manitowoc ParentCo will transfer to us the plan liabilities in the amount of $5.9 million and assets in the amount of $5.9 million associated with participant employees of Manitowoc Foodservice. These pro forma adjustments do not have a material tax impact.



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BUSINESS
Overview
Manitowoc Foodservice is one of the world’s leading commercial foodservice equipment companies. We design, manufacture and service an integrated portfolio of hot and cold category products, and have a long track record of innovation. We have one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of products and are recognized by our customers and channel partners for the quality, reliability, and durability of our products. Our capabilities span refrigeration, ice-making, cooking, holding, food-preparation, and beverage-dispensing technologies, which allow us to equip entire commercial kitchens and serve the world’s growing demand for food prepared away from home. We supply foodservice equipment to commercial and institutional foodservice operators such as full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurant chains, hotels, caterers, supermarkets, convenience stores, business and industry, hospitals, schools and other institutions.
We differentiate ourselves by uniquely integrating food, equipment, digital technologies, and people to increase efficiency throughout the food preparation cycle, and create winning customer and consumer experiences. Our customers and channel partners trust the company and its food-inspiring technologies to serve their diverse needs on a global basis.
We sell in more than 100 countries globally, across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Our products, services and solutions are marketed through a worldwide network of over three thousand dealers and distributors under well-established and recognized brands, including Cleveland, Convotherm, Dean, Delfield, Fabristeel, Frymaster, Garland, Inducs, Kolpak, Koolaire, Lincoln, Manitowoc Beverage Systems, Manitowoc Ice, Merco, Merrychef, Moorwood Vulcan, Multiplex, RDI Systems, Servend, TRUpour, U.S. Range, and Welbilt. All of our products are supported by KitchenCare, our aftermarket repair and parts service business. Manitowoc Foodservice’s scale and expertise enable it to serve a global customer base in continually evolving foodservice markets.
Manitowoc Foodservice Brands
 

We believe our ability to deliver a wide range of hot and cold category products and services that can be configured to meet end-users’ food service needs is a key driver of our success. Our customers come to us for innovations that may enable profitable growth by improving their menus, enhancing operations, and reducing costs. We accomplish this with:
Complementary industry leading brands : A complementary portfolio of strong hot and cold category products integrated under one operating company and supported by growing aftermarket service and support. This enables Manitowoc Foodservice to design and

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outfit commercial kitchens in a harmonized, efficient manner and maintain a disciplined focus on targeting our fast-growing customer base with the right products for each need, at the right price;
Integration of food, equipment, digital technologies and people : The ability to integrate food, equipment, digital technologies and people seamlessly through collaborative innovation that enhances our customers’ ability to compete in the marketplace. Manitowoc Foodservice helps customers differentiate their food and adapt to evolving and local tastes, different cooking styles and aesthetic preferences, both regionally and globally;
Global scale through our network : The scale and breadth of our dealer and distributor network to accompany our customers on their global journey, especially in fast-growing emerging markets;
Trusted innovation and service : Long-standing brands and innovative engineering customers can trust for superior quality and reliability. We regularly partner with our customers to further develop the equipment, systems and technologies they use to serve their specific culinary needs, and enable their success by delivering tailored solutions; and
Seamless customer experience : Dedication to putting customer experience first. We offer a broad portfolio of products coupled with a unified face to the customer and growing service and parts support. Throughout the life cycle of each product, Manitowoc Foodservice provides customers with a consistent, seamless experience.

Our broad portfolio of foodservice equipment and services provides us with a balanced, diverse revenue base across geographies and foodservice product categories. Approximately 50% of our revenues are for cold category products and services, with the remaining being approximately 35% attributed to hot category products and 15% to aftermarket services.
For the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014, Manitowoc Foodservice generated revenue of $1,581.3 million and operating earnings from continuing operations of $ 172.5 million . Based on sales by destination in the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, the majority of our revenue was derived from customers in the Americas (71%), with 18% from EMEA customers and 11% from APAC customers.
History and Developments
Manitowoc ParentCo, a predecessor entity to Manitowoc Foodservice, was founded in 1902 and began building commercial ice machines in 1966. Manitowoc ParentCo publicly listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange in 1971 and publicly listed on the NYSE in 1993. Through a focus on research and development, innovation and superior customer service, as well as strategic and transformational acquisitions, Manitowoc Foodservice over time became an industry-leading source for foodservice equipment. Our key milestones include:
1995: Acquisition of Shannon Group solidified our strong position in food-cooling products and positioned Manitowoc Foodservice as a leading manufacturer of commercial ice-cube machines and walk-in refrigerators; opened an ice machine manufacturing facility in China.
1997: Acquisition of SerVend International, a manufacturer of ice/beverage dispensers; gave us a leading position in the convenience-store segment and in beverage-dispensing equipment.
1999: Acquisition of Kyees Aluminum Inc., a manufacturer of cooling components for suppliers of fountain soft drink dispensers; enabled us to build and distribute complete drink systems through the bottler channel.
2000: Acquisition of Multiplex Company provided us with an enhanced line of beverage dispensing equipment and services and accelerated our progress towards becoming a full-service provider of ice and beverage equipment.
2006: Acquisition of McCann’s Engineering & Manufacturing Co., a provider of beverage dispensing equipment primarily used in fast-food restaurants, stadiums, cafeterias and convenience stores.
2008: Acquisition of Enodis; substantially enlarged the size of our product portfolio, positioned us as one of the global leaders in commercial foodservice equipment and allowed us to expand our offerings in the hot-service and food retail equipment markets.
2009: Sale of Scotsman, Ice-O-Matic, Simag, Barline, and other ice machine and related businesses operated by subsidiaries of Enodis; Manitowoc was required to divest Enodis Ice Group as a condition of the U.S. Department of Justice’s and the European Commission’s clearance of the Enodis acquisition.
2010: Acquisition of Appliance Scientific provided us with innovative accelerated cooking technologies and solidified our offerings for quick-service restaurants and convenience stores.
2011: Divestiture of Kysor/Warren and Kysor/Warren de Mexico to Lennox International.
2013: Divestiture of the Jackson warewashing business to Hoshizaki USA Holdings, Inc.
2013: Acquisition of Inducs provided us with an extensive line of advanced technology induction cooking products.
2015: Acquisition of the remaining 50% interest in the Welbilt joint venture manufacturing cold category foodservice equipment in Thailand (pending local government approval).
2015: Divestiture of Kysor Panel Systems to D Cubed Group, LLC.


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Products and Services
We offer a leading product portfolio of hot and cold category foodservice equipment. Our suite of products is used by commercial and institutional foodservice operators including full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurant chains, hotels, caterers, supermarkets, convenience stores, business and industry, hospitals, schools and other institutions. We have a presence throughout the world’s most significant markets in the following product groups:
Primary cooking equipment . We design, manufacture and sell a broad array of ranges, griddles, grills, combi ovens, convection ovens, conveyor ovens, induction cookers, broilers, tilt fry pans/kettles/skillets, braising pans, cheese melters/salamanders, cook stations, table top and countertop cooking/frying systems, fryers, steam jacketed kettles, and steamers. We sell traditional ovens, combi ovens, convection ovens, conveyor ovens, rapid-cooking ovens, range and grill products under the Convotherm, Garland, Lincoln, Merrychef, U.S. Range, and other brand names. Fryers and frying systems are marketed under the Frymaster and Dean brand names, while steam equipment is manufactured and sold under the Cleveland brand.
Serving, warming and storage equipment . We design, manufacture and sell a range of cafeteria and buffet equipment stations, bins, boxes, warming cabinets, warmers, display and deli cases, and insulated and refrigerated salad and food bars. Our equipment stations, cases, food bars and food serving lines are marketed under the Delfield, Fabristeel, Frymaster, Merco and other brand names.
Beverage dispensers and related products . We produce beverage dispensers, blended ice machines, ice/beverage dispensers, beer coolers, post-mix dispensing valves, backroom equipment and support system components and related equipment for use by quick-service restaurant chains, convenience stores, bottling operations, movie theaters, and the soft-drink industry. Our beverage and related products are sold under the Servend, Multiplex, TRUpour, and Manitowoc Beverage Systems brand names.
Ice-cube machines, ice flaker machines, and storage bins . We design, manufacture and sell ice machines under the Manitowoc and Koolaire brand names. Our ice machines make ice in cube, nugget and flake form. The ice-cube machines are available either as self-contained units, which make and store ice, or as modular units, which make ice, but do not store it.
Walk-in refrigerator and freezer equipment . We design, manufacture and sell commercial upright and undercounter refrigerators and freezers, blast freezers, blast chillers and cook-chill systems under the Delfield brand name. We manufacture modular and fully assembled walk-in refrigerators, coolers and freezers, and prefabricated cooler and freezer panels for use in the construction of refrigerated storage rooms and environmental systems under the Kolpak brand name. We also design and manufacture customized refrigeration systems under the RDI Systems brand name.
Aftermarket parts and service solutions . We provide parts and aftermarket service as well as a wide variety of solutions under the KitchenCare brand name.

Product Innovation
Manitowoc Foodservice strives to deliver products beyond our customers’ imagination, enabling them to provide fresh, new food experiences to consumers outside the home globally. Customer demands are constantly changing, and a more health-conscious public is looking for fresh, natural alternatives to traditional out-of-home eating options, and increasingly cares about how food is sourced, handled and prepared. Manitowoc Foodservice is focused on providing our customers with the equipment they need to seize the opportunities from these dynamic changes in the market.
Through innovation, we strive to simplify restaurant operations, improve the quality of the food, improve speed and flexibility of the restaurant operation, and reduce the overall carbon foot print and life cycle operating cost of the equipment. We believe that these benefits will be delivered through our innovation portfolio consisting of mobile connectivity and monitoring, and step change improvements in operator productivity, speed and flexibility, energy efficiency, and health and sanitation.
Mobile Connectivity and Monitoring: Integration of mobile devices in kitchens is increasing rapidly, and will extend the user interface beyond the traditional boundaries of the equipment. The combination of wearables and beacons can provide notification of key tasks and equipment situations requiring immediate attention even if the crew is not looking at the appliance. Bluetooth allows for secure information exchange using cellular or network mobile devices to collect information on the equipment, view training or maintenance instructions, and update menus and equipment software. RFID tracking of food and holding trays helps ensure the right food in the right quantities is available when needed. Our KitchenConnect series also includes a system for equipment monitoring which collects data to reduce downtime, optimize energy use, and improve service response time.
Productivity, Speed and Flexibility: Kitchens that occupy less space, have higher output and are easier to operate are the key to growth in the foodservice industry, particularly in urban locations; greater speed and equipment flexibility also allow for higher productivity and a wider range of menu options. For example, restaurants increasingly require smaller zones that can be individually controlled, enabling variable temperature cooking across the surface with lower standby energy losses, and

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we are a leading provider of such surface cooking platforms. We are also expanding the use of impingement microwave ovens by adding steam and inverter control to the magnetron, which enables better control over moisture levels in the food and the microwave heating rate, and makes the oven much easier to clean with steam. Innovative control systems can improve information flow in the kitchen by letting operators know what and when to cook, and how to maintain and clean the equipment. Our fitkitchen initiative addresses all these procedures holistically, and provides us with unique insights on how to apply and improve our equipment.
Energy Efficiency: We are focused on increasing the efficiency of individual components and reducing standby energy losses. An example of reducing standby energy loss is the use of induction heating for holding pans so that energy is only used when a thermal load is present. We are also leading in the area of high efficiency combustion systems with metal matrix burner technology. This technology reduces gas consumption and allows for variable firing rate. For cooling, natural refrigerants such as R-290 offer improved thermodynamic performance, and variable speed compressors and fans further increase overall cycle performance under part load conditions.
Health and Sanitation: Manual sanitation of equipment in the restaurant has become a major challenge due to extended operating hours, the increasing number and complexity of equipment in kitchens, and competing demands from revenue producing tasks. For the cold product category, our HEPA filtration technology brings the clean room into the kitchen, controlling airborne contamination of ice machines. Electrically charged particles of water and UV light provide the basis for automated sterilization of food zones and contact surfaces in equipment. Compact steam generators are being embedded in our equipment, providing a proven technology for cleaning cooking cavities in our ovens.
We have a strong track record of working with customers to develop equipment platforms from a clean sheet of paper, taking into account freshness, flavor and speed of service, as well as constraints of building infrastructure, kitchen ventilation and HVAC systems. Developing products that give our customers a competitive advantage is at the core of our innovation strategy, and we believe that big opportunities to further advance the interaction of equipment, food and people in the kitchen still lie ahead in the foodservice industry. The following graphic depicts our fitkitchen concept:

Manitowoc Foodservice has launched the following major products and innovations over the past five years:
Blend-In-Cup Smoothie Machine (with or without Integrated Ice Machine) - Plug and play fully integrated blended beverage station, blending beverages directly in the serving cups. Storing eight ingredient bags in its refrigerated cabinet, it can adapt its blend/mix profile to suit any customer recipe. With its automated portioning and dispense, it reduces waste and labor, and ensures the consistency of the final beverage. Build for both restaurant and retail applications, it blends and dispenses up to three drinks at

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once, and up to 120 drinks an hour within only 26” of space. The version without ice machine needs to be manually filled with ice and stores up to 25 lbs. of ice. The integrated version includes a high capacity, integrated ice maker with automatic cleaning to ensure constant ice availability and sanitation.
Convotherm 4 - Combi oven designed around our customer needs, enabling them to achieve outstanding cooking and baking results. It is available in seven sizes and two different configurations, and includes an industry-leading flexible and safe cleaning system. Significantly lower operating cost and a very low service call rate are expected to lead to high customer satisfaction over the product life cycle.
Merrychef eikon - Recent additions to this series include the eikon e2 , a compact oven with ventless technology allowing users to prepare food to order at up to 10x the speed of conventional ovens in a minimum of space, and the eikon e4s , which enables speeds of up to 15x that of conventional ovens. Both models are fitted with an EasyToUCH touchscreen allowing selection of profiles at the touch of an icon. The new eikon e6 (as well as the e2 ) uses the new patented planar plume technology, whereby heated air is directed into planes, which then wrap around the food product to deliver a higher quality, even cook in less time with fast, quiet operation.
Indigo Ice Machine - An awarding-winning state-of-the-art modular cuber platform, offered in various sizes from 300 to 2,100 lbs./day sold under the Manitowoc brand. This product line differentiates itself through unique technological features, convenience, and efficiency to deliver lower long term operating costs.
Koolaire - A new brand of basic-feature ice machines complementing our premium Manitowoc brand, offered in sizes ranging from 170 - 1,800 lbs./day. Koolaire machines are simple, highly reliable, and target an entry level price point.
Chick-fil-A Broiler - Our Garland brand has leveraged its global leadership in clamshell technology to develop the first-ever clamshell broiler in partnership with the largest chicken chain in the U.S. The clamshell broiler enabled our customer to create an entirely new menu, offering healthier grilled chicken sandwiches to complement its emblematic fried-chicken sandwiches. We are currently engaged in developing a next generation version of this technology.
Merco IntelliHold Series - Specifically developed for commercial kitchens, this warmer provides a holding environment for food between the kitchen and the front-of-house with improved energy efficiency and increased storage capacity within an unchanged footprint.
Frymaster FilterQuick - FilterQuick replaces the time-consuming manual filtration process with a simple push button automatic filtration process that allows the fryer to resume operation in less than four minutes. By combining automatic filtration with our oil conserving frypots, FilterQuick offers customer the most advanced oil-conserving fryer in the market. FilterQuick is also available with an integrated patented oil quality sensor that allows Frymaster customers to measure the exact oil quality with the push of a button, which helps them to maximize oil life without sacrificing food quality.

Market and Industry
Global foodservice sales, which account for the value of all food prepared away from home, is the most important driver of our industry. The global foodservice industry was estimated at approximately $2.7 trillion in 2014 according to Euromonitor International, and is expected to increase at a nominal compounded annual growth rate ("CAGR") of 7% to reach $3.5 trillion by 2018. According to Euromonitor International, the U.S. foodservice market accounted for approximately 19%, or $506 billion, of the total global foodservice market in 2014. We estimate the size of the global foodservice equipment markets we serve to be approximately $27 billion.
Demand in the restaurant segment, one of seven and our largest end market within the U.S. foodservice industry, is driven by consumer disposable income, employment, investment in new establishments, and the underlying trend for increased convenience.
Foodservice Equipment and Supplies, an industry publication, estimates that in 2016 for U.S. commercial businesses in need of foodservice equipment, 62% of equipment purchases will be to replace existing equipment, 20% for renovations, 11% for more environmentally friendly or sustainable equipment, and 7% for new construction.


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Source: National Restaurant Association
According to Technomic, the foodservice industry in the U.S. is expected to grow at a nominal CAGR of approximately 2% during the 2015-2020 period with some foodservice industry sectors, such as healthcare or fast casual dining growing at the nominal CAGR of 4-6% during the same time period. Management expects that foodservice industry growth within the U.S. will be supported by improving economic conditions, declining rate of unemployment and accelerating increases in real disposable income. Additionally, as a more health conscious public is forsaking convenience foods for fresh, natural alternatives and is focusing on how their food is made, sourced, handled, and prepared, demand for foodservice equipment is expected to rise as foodservice providers adapt to evolving tastes.
On a global level, the demand for affordable dining is expected to continue to increase. Consumers in every market are expected to continue gravitating towards more informal options, a trend seen among both high income consumers looking to save during a slow economic recovery, and lower income consumers new to foodservice looking for accessible entry points. For foodservice equipment operators in emerging markets, this offers enormous room for innovation, particularly in terms of format, as consumers new to eating out look to experiment with a variety of brands and experiences. Fast-food chains, in particular, have proved successful in these markets in serving occasions where they have historically been weak, such as dinner.
Per Euromonitor International, global growth is expected to be driven by solid performance in Asia, Latin America, Middle East and Africa as follows:
In APAC, foodservice industry sales are projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 3%, or by $200 billion, during the 2014-2019 period. China is expected to be a major contributor to this region’s absolute dollar sales growth, despite somewhat challenging market conditions recently. The highest growth is APAC is projected in the juice/smoothie bars and pizza full-service restaurants segments with CAGRs of approximately 13% and 12%, respectively.
In Latin America, foodservice industry sales are expected to grow at an approximately 3% CAGR, or by $50 billion, during the 2014-2019 period. The most significant absolute sales dollar growth is expected in Brazil. The highest growth in Latin America overall is projected in the fast-food category with CAGR of approximately 4%, but the largest regional growth opportunities are projected in juice/smoothie bar category with estimated CAGR of approximately 12% during the 2014-2019 period. 

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In the Middle East and Africa region (“MEA”), foodservice industry sales are expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 4% or by $25 billion during the 2014-2019 period. While Sub-Saharan Africa is likely to be one of the most important regions for growth in the long-term, over the next several years the majority of sales in the region will continue to come from the Middle East and the Gulf States in particular. The largest growth opportunities in MEA are expected in the burger fast-food category with a projected CAGR of approximately 10% during the 2014-2019 period.
In Western Europe, consumers have become much more value-conscious, and increasingly look to modern chains as the best way to spend on eating out. Foodservice sales in Western Europe are projected to grow at an approximately 1% CAGR during the 2014-2019 period according to Euromonitor International. In Eastern Europe, sales are expected to grow with an approximately 2% CAGR during the 2014-2019 period, with the strongest growth projected in convenience stores and fast-food.
Overall, we believe that continued growth in demand for foodservice equipment will result from the development of new restaurant concepts in the U.S., and the expansion of U.S. and foreign chains into international markets, the replacement and upgrade of existing equipment and new equipment requirements resulting from menu changes. We expect to benefit from these trends, and grow market penetration alongside our customers as they expand into new service categories and geographies. We believe we are well-positioned to take advantage of worldwide growth opportunities with global and regional new product introductions, improvement in operational excellence, and other strategic initiatives.

Strengths
Our competitive strengths derive from combining deep industry expertise and understanding of our markets, our history of investment in research and development, successful product innovation and long-standing customer relationships.
The breadth and complementarity of our product portfolio, with strong hot and cold category brands integrated under one operating company, supported by aftermarket service and support.
Manitowoc Foodservice offers 23 industry-leading brands, which provide the full spectrum of foodservice equipment across six hot and cold product and service categories, including primary cooking equipment, ice machines and storage bins, walk-in refrigerator and freezer equipment, beverage dispensers and related products, serving, warming and storage equipment, and aftermarket parts and service solutions (KitchenCare). Offering a full suite of integrated hot and cold kitchen equipment products and services provides us with significant cross-selling opportunities and allows us to keep ahead of evolving industry trends. Our aftermarket offering, KitchenCare, provides support services to our entire product spectrum. This enables Manitowoc Foodservice to design, outfit and service commercial kitchens in a harmonized, efficient way and maintain a disciplined focus on targeting our fast-growing customer base with the right products for each need, at the right price.
The ability to integrate food, equipment, digital technologies, and people seamlessly through collaborative innovation that enhances our customers’ ability to compete in the marketplace .
We combine our expertise in industrial engineering and culinary sciences to continuously optimize both the functionality and ease of operation of our foodservice equipment products. This effort leads to the creation of innovative kitchens with optimized work flow, energy and labor savings, and more comfortable work spaces, all of which result in high customer satisfaction. Our foodservice equipment and design capabilities help customers differentiate their food and adapt to evolving and local tastes, different cooking styles, and aesthetic preferences, regionally and globally. We continuously innovate by working closely with customers to develop products to meet their evolving needs. By closely tracking customer trends and employing a dedicated staff of chefs, we are able to maintain our position as an expert on every major cooking technique and emerging industry trend.
The scale and breadth of our dealer and distributor network to accompany customers on their global journey, especially in fast-growing emerging markets.
We have extensive manufacturing, sales, and customer service networks across all the regions we serve. We operate 38 locations in 12 countries, providing us with the scale to serve the largest global customers and the local market expertise to leverage international growth. Our footprint enables us to build our products as close as possible to intended end markets, and apply our developed markets expertise in emerging markets. Manitowoc Foodservices’ worldwide network of over three thousand dealers and distributors allows us to serve our customer base globally and grow alongside them as they enter new markets.
Long-standing brands and innovative engineering customers can trust for superior quality and reliability.
Manitowoc delivers high performance, efficient kitchens with innovative features that meet specific culinary needs and enhance our customers’ ability to compete in the marketplace. The Manitowoc Foodservice Education and Technology Centers (“ETC”) in New Port Richey, Florida and Hangzhou, China contain computer-assisted design platforms, a model shop for on-site development of prototypes, a laboratory for product testing, and various display areas for new products. Our test kitchens, flexible demonstration areas, and culinary teams enable us to demonstrate a wide range of equipment in realistic operating environments, and also support a wide range of menu ideation, food development and sensory testing with our customers and food partners. We also use the ETCs to provide training for our customers, marketing representatives, service providers, industry consultants, dealers and distributors.

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The superior quality of our foodservice equipment has long been recognized by third-parties. Recent industry awards received by Manitowoc Foodservice include:
2014 Best-in-Class Award, Foodservice Equipment & Supplies Magazine : Declared five Manitowoc brands (Cleveland, Delfield, Frymaster, Lincoln and Manitowoc Ice) as Best-in-Class. It was the 15th consecutive year in which Frymaster and Manitowoc Ice received the Best-in-Class distinction;
2015 National Restaurant Association Kitchen Innovation Awards : Frymaster and Merrychef won 2015 Kitchen Innovation awards. Reflecting a history of innovation, Manitowoc Foodservice has won 29 Kitchen Innovation Awards since 2005; and
2015 Energy Star Partner of the Year : Manitowoc Foodservice has been named an Energy Star Partner of the Year for six consecutive years. In 2015, we also received our fourth Sustained Excellence Award.
Dedication to putting customer experience first.
We are the only company in the market offering a broad portfolio coupled with a unified customer service interface. Throughout the life of each product, Manitowoc Foodservice teams are available to provide a consistent, seamless customer experience. We design custom kitchen environments based on the unique operational needs of each customer, provide reliable equipment that meet or exceeds customer expectations, and offer aftermarket service to resolve any issues.

Strategies

We intend to achieve sustainable, profitable growth globally by leveraging our position as a leading commercial foodservice equipment provider and by using the following strategies:
Driving increased profitability.
We believe we can significantly improve the profitability of our business and are implementing several cost saving initiatives and operating strategies to drive increased margins. We are committed to further improving our margins by focusing on fewer, higher-margin products and markets, value-based pricing, and effective sourcing, as well as by driving operational excellence in our existing plants. Additionally, we will continue to improve the quality of our selling, general and administrative functions.
Select currently ongoing projects supporting these goals include:
Operational improvements at select production facilities;
80/20 portfolio rationalization: focus the most resources and investments in developing the products that yield the greatest returns (“80% of the sales from 20% of the portfolio”), to benefit from latent scale advantages;
Facility rationalization: drive best-in-class operating metrics, standardization of operating processes and cost of poor quality (COPQ) reduction;
Global sourcing initiative: ensure that suppliers are able not only to provide parts at competitive cost positions and lead times, but also help identify component-level innovations that will create differentiating advantages for Manitowoc; our sourcing and procurement initiatives also aim to improve product cost take-out, streamline supplier agreements, and improve processes, tools and data analysis; and
New product initiatives: continue to increase our value proposition with customers through products that simplify restaurant operation, improve the quality of the food, improve speed and flexibility, and reduce the overall carbon footprint and life cycle operating cost.
Growing our customer base and deepening customer penetration.
We believe our broad product portfolio and leading brands position us to achieve profitable growth above the average industry rate by further growing the number of customers we serve and improving customer overall satisfaction. We continue to be a trusted provider to the largest companies in the foodservice industry and plan to further expand our reach to select, high potential mid-sized companies where we can offer strong customer satisfaction. We are working closely with our channel partners to identify emerging high value customers, and provide them with our high-quality products and support services.
Select currently ongoing projects supporting these goals include:
Strengthening channel partner relationships: working closely with dealers and distributors to identify and pursue opportunities with new and emerging customers including in high growth markets; and
Increased investment in new customer acquisition: identifying and prioritizing high value and high ROI opportunities in the marketplace, and disciplined execution against those priorities through strong project management.
Driving our international expansion.

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Our global footprint positions us to capitalize on growth in developed and emerging markets. Approximately 37% of sales were generated internationally during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014, and we have grown our international sales by 5% since 2012. We will work closely with channel partners to identify emerging global opportunities, particularly in high growth markets including markets including APAC, Latin America, and MEA.
We continue to invest heavily in the APAC region, as it is expected to remain the largest driver of aggregate global foodservice sales growth over the next few years. We currently have four manufacturing facilities in Asia and a technology center in China, demonstrating our commitment to building lasting relationships with a broad base of Asian foodservice providers. We also have three test kitchens across the region, and partner closely with Asian chefs and distributors to produce foodservice equipment specifically tailored to meet the unique demands of local customers.
In Latin America, Manitowoc Foodservice enjoys longstanding business relationships with end customers in the fast growing segments of the market such as convenience stores, local chains, global chains, and retail and institutional. We also have a well-established sales and aftermarket support networks in over 30 countries and territories. These networks are supported by a strong team of employees in the sales, technical support and culinary areas. Manitowoc Foodservice owns manufacturing facilities in Tijuana, Mexico and Monterrey, Mexico, a distribution hub in Mexico City, as well as a sales and service training center in Monterrey, Mexico.
Our engagement in MEA continues to grow as we invest in the expansion of our sales team to serve our customers in this region. We are working diligently on realigning and reinforcing our distribution channels in MEA. Our demonstration kitchen in Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is just one example of our commitment to and engagement in this region.
Selectively pursuing strategic acquisitions and partnerships.
Our industry is fragmented and we believe there is significant opportunity for continued consolidation through acquisitions and partnerships. We have a long track record of acquisitions and believe that we are well positioned to expand our product offerings, geographic footprint and customer base through acquisitions and related strategic alliance activities. Consistent with our strategy, we actively evaluate potential acquisition opportunities for Manitowoc Foodservice on an ongoing basis. We seek to manage liabilities, integration and other risks associated with acquisitions through due diligence, favorable acquisition contracts, and careful planning and execution of the integration of the acquired businesses.
Expanding the frontier of foodservice innovation.
To remain a leader in our industry and continue to grow our reputation as one of the most innovative companies in our industry, we continuously leverage suppliers to source innovation and refresh existing products with new, locally-relevant, food-inspiring technologies, while simultaneously finding new ways to integrate those products and create cohesive kitchen systems. Our innovation co-creation and customization capabilities uniquely position us to develop solutions that are truly adapted to different ways of cooking and preparing food, whether for new menus or new geographies.
Select currently ongoing projects supporting these goals include:
fitkitchen: “Food Inspiring Technology” designed and developed for integrated kitchens that meet each customer’s individual equipment requirements and size constraints, using our leading test kitchen facilities;
Discovery innovation process: collaboration with customers and suppliers to identify innovations that enhance our customers’ ability to compete in the marketplace;
Digital strategy: to better connect food, equipment and people in the kitchen, and to better connect us with our customers; and
New product initiative prioritization and process: prioritize investments needed to bring to market those new products with the greatest potential for high ROI.

Continuing to attract and foster industry-leading talent.
Manitowoc Foodservice’s people are key to our success. As of December 31, 2014, we had approximately 5,500 employees across all of our locations. Our employees embody and personify our iconic brands and strive to understand our customers. We are continuing to recruit talented professionals and strive to make our company a great place to have a long-term career.
Select currently ongoing projects supporting these goals include:
The LEAD (Leadership Evaluation and Accelerated Development) Program accelerates the development of key leaders for current and future roles to achieve aggressive organizational goals. It provides high potential key leaders for current and future roles by providing them with objective, third party feedback, developmental discussions, career planning, and ongoing support to meet their leadership potential;
The New Manager Assimilation process enables new managers (either new to the organization or new to a position) and their teams to begin working together effectively right from the start; and

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Our internal learning and development programs provide employees with opportunities to enhance their leadership and professional skills, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and diversity. Our course offerings reflect the priorities of the business, from the full range of Six Sigma certifications, safety, and project management training to Rosetta Stone language courses, functional-specific courses, and general competency areas such as time management.

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Our Reportable Segments
We manufacture and sell foodservice equipment in more than 100 countries. We report our operating results through three reportable segments: Americas, EMEA and APAC. All three segments offer a broad range of hot and cold category foodservice products and solutions for customers in various end markets.
The following table presents the relative percentages of total revenue attributable to each reportable segment for each of the last three fiscal years.
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2014
2013
2012
Americas
82.3
 %
83.2
 %
83.0
 %
EMEA
19.9
 %
20.3
 %
14.4
 %
APAC
12.5
 %
8.4
 %
9.2
 %
Elimination of inter-segment sales

(14.8
)%
(11.9
)%
(6.6
)%
In the Americas, we provide foodservice equipment in over 30 countries and territories throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our Americas segment contributed total revenue including intercompany sales of $1,301.9 million during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014, representing 82.3% of total Manitowoc Foodservice revenue.
In EMEA, we provide foodservice equipment in over 50 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. Our EMEA segment contributed total revenue including intercompany sales of $315.1 million during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014, representing 19.9% of total Manitowoc Foodservice revenue.
In APAC, we provide foodservice equipment in over 20 countries throughout Asia, including China and India. Our APAC segment contributed total revenue including intercompany sales of $198.2 million during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014, representing 12.5% of total Manitowoc Foodservice revenue.
Customers
We sell primarily through distributors and dealers ("direct customers"), who ultimately sell to end customers. Our end-customer base is comprised of a wide variety of foodservice providers, including large multinational and regional chain restaurants, convenience stores and retail stores; chain and independent casual and family dining restaurants; independent restaurants and caterers; lodging, resort, leisure and convention facilities; healthcare facilities; schools and universities; large business and industrial customers; and many other foodservice outlets. We serve some of the largest and most widely recognized multinational and regional businesses in the foodservice and hospitality industries. The following table presents a representative selection of our dealers and end customers, including, but not limited to, our ten largest end customers. In aggregate, the customers presented below comprise approximately 50% of Manitowoc Foodservice's total revenue during the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014.

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Select Manitowoc Global Foodservice Customers
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Additionally, we have a strong base of mid-sized customers and continuously focus on expanding it further. According to Euromonitor International, many mid-size chains exhibited growth above 20% in 2014, particularly in APAC and Latin America, reflecting the increasing power of local players and strong demand for chained versions of local favorites. Driven by a clear pattern of investment in locally-owned chains and concepts featuring local cuisine, these trends are expected to continue over the long term. We work with each of our mid-size customers to help them capitalize on these trends through our innovation process, which allows us to provide them with the following value propositions:
Simplification of their operations;
Improved speed and flexibility of the overall operation;
Improved quality of the food and service;

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Reduced energy consumption and carbon footprint;
Lower total cost over the life cycle of the appliance; and
Superior reliability of the overall equipment system.
We do not typically have long-term contracts with our customers; however, large chains frequently authorize specific foodservice equipment manufacturers as approved vendors for particular products, and thereafter, sales are made locally or regionally to end customers via kitchen equipment suppliers, dealers or distributors. Many large quick-service restaurant chains refurbish or open a large number of outlets, or implement menu changes requiring investment in new equipment, over a short period of time. When this occurs, these customers often choose a small number of manufacturers whose approved products may or must be purchased by restaurant operators. We work closely with our customers to develop the products they need and to become approved vendors for these products.
Our end-customers often need equipment upgrades that enable them to improve productivity and food safety, reduce labor costs, respond to enhanced hygiene, environmental and menu requirements or reduce energy consumption. These changes often require customized cooking and cooling and freezing equipment. In addition, many restaurants seek to differentiate their products by changing their menu and format. We believe that product development is important to our success because a supplier’s ability to provide customized or innovative foodservice equipment is a primary factor when customers are making their purchasing decisions. Our significant investment in new product research and development positions us to uniquely serve our global customer base.
Sales, Marketing and Distribution
We sell our products through a worldwide network of over three thousand dealers and distributors in over 100 countries. Our network is differentiated from competitors through serving as a single source for a broad portfolio of leading brands and product categories. This allows us to provide one face to our customers for multiple brands with relevant culinary and ingredients expertise and appropriate key account management for our larger global chain customers. We support our sales efforts with a variety of marketing efforts including trade-specific advertising, cooperative distributor merchandising, digital marketing, and marketing at a variety of industry trade shows.
In the Americas, Manitowoc Foodservice has a broad portfolio of channel partners, covering all major foodservice market segments, including quick-service restaurants, fast casual, education, health care, business and industry, as well as the convenience and retail space. Our direct sales team is supplemented by a network of industry-leading rep groups, providing national coverage. Direct sales team, sales reps and distributors jointly serve over 900 equipment dealers with our full portfolio of hot and cold product category brands. A dedicated strategic account team with culinary support is focused on the major U.S.-based restaurant chains, where we have significant global market share. Our teams work closely with our customers’ menu and equipment development teams to assure alignment with their strategic plans. We also have distribution hubs in Canada, Mexico and Latin America. KitchenCare provides a range of after-market services that manages a comprehensive factory-authorized service network, assuring proper installation, preventative maintenance, spare parts supply and maximum customer uptime on all Manitowoc Foodservice appliances.
In EMEA, our distribution includes three company-owned distribution hubs in Herborn, Germany serving Germany and Austria, in Guildford, UK serving the UK and Northern Ireland, and in Barcelona, Spain serving Spain and Portugal. Each of these distribution centers operates a network of third party dealers chosen to satisfy the requirements of both chain customers and independent caterers in their respective territories. Outside these countries, Manitowoc Foodservice products and services are sold through non-exclusive third party distributors and service companies. In addition, our beverage customers receive specialist support from our beverage systems facility in Halesowen, UK. In emerging markets, such as the Arabian Gulf and Russia, we provide specialist applications support via sales offices located in Dubai and Moscow.
In APAC, Manitowoc Foodservice has a presence since the mid-1980s. As our chain customers expanded into the region, we first established distribution and service support, followed by a growth-oriented sales force and the first manufacturing facility in China in 1992. Today, we are operating four manufacturing facilities and five sales and service offices throughout the region. We access the market in APAC through our dedicated distribution and dealer channel partners, most of which have been established in the market for decades and have been Manitowoc Foodservice partners for over 15 years. Our business in the region reflects a growing acceptance of the value our products deliver and is continually expending into a local customer base that has decided to champion western menus and desires the appliances that will consistently deliver the quality expected from a top brand with the reliability and support for which we are known.
Regulatory Environment
We actively work with standards organizations, industry associations, certification parties, and regulatory bodies to develop and promote effective and balanced standards, codes, and regulations that provide for the advancement of sustainable customer solutions with the highest possible levels of energy efficiency, sanitation, safety, and food quality. For example, we are active members of NAFEM, AHRI, UL task group, NSF Joint Committee, ASHRAE, the working groups responsible for EN safety standards in Europe, HKI, and other regional standards organizations. We are fully engaged with the Department of Energy on new energy standards, EPA on EnergySTAR programs and SNAP alternate refrigerant regulations, and EU ECO directive consultant organizations.
Competition
We sell all of our products in highly competitive markets and compete based on product design, quality of products and aftermarket support services, product performance, maintenance costs, energy and resource saving, other contributions to sustainability, and price. We believe that we benefit from the following competitive advantages:

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A complementary portfolio of industry-leading hot and cold category products, integrated under one operating company and supported by growing aftermarket service and support;
The ability to integrate food, equipment, digital technologies and people seamlessly through collaborative innovation that enhances our customers’ ability to compete in the marketplace;
The scale and breadth of our dealer and distributor network to accompany our customers on their global journey, especially in fast-growing emerging markets;
Long-standing brands and innovation engineering that customers can trust for superior quality and reliability; and
Dedication to putting customer experience first.
The following table sets forth our primary competitors in each of our product groups:
Products
 
Primary Competitors
 
 
 
Primary cooking equipment
 
Ali Group; Dover Industries; Duke; Electrolux; Henny Penny; ITW; Middleby; Rational; and Taylor
 
 
 
Serving, warming and storage equipment
 
Alto Shaam; Cambro; Duke; Hatco; ITW; Middleby; Standex; and Vollrath
 
 
 
Beverage dispensers and related products
 
Automatic Bar Controls; Celli; Cornelius; Hoshizaki/Lancer Corporation; Taylor; and Vin Service
 
 
 
Ice-cube, ice flaker machines and storage bins
 
Aucma; Brema; Follett; Hoshizaki; Ice-O-Matic; Scotsman; and Vogt
 
 
 
Walk-in Refrigerator and freezer equipment
 
American Panel; Arctic; Bally; Beverage Air; Hoshizaki; ICS; Master-Bilt; Nor-Lake; Thermo-Kool; Traulsen; True Foodservice; and TurboAir
 
 
 

Seasonality
Typically, the second and third quarters of our fiscal year represent the best periods for our financial results. Our customers are primarily in the northern hemisphere, and the warmer summer weather generally leads to an increase in construction and remodeling within the foodservice industry, as well as in the use and replacement of ice machines. As a result, distributors build inventories during the second quarter to prepare for increased demand.
Raw Materials
We support our region-of-use production strategy with corresponding region-of-use supplier partners. The primary raw materials that we use are structural and rolled steel, aluminum, and copper. We also purchase electrical equipment and other semi- and fully-processed materials. We maintain inventories of steel and other purchased material. We have been successful in our goal to maintain alternative sources of raw materials and supplies, and therefore are not dependent on a single source for any particular raw material or supply.
Engineering, Research and Development
We believe our extensive engineering, research and development capabilities are a key driver of our success. We engage in research and development activities at 15 dedicated locations in the Americas, EMEA and APAC. We have a staff of in-house engineers and technicians on three continents, supplemented with external engineering resources, who collectively are responsible for improving existing products and developing new products. We incurred total engineering costs of $52.6 million , $42.6 million , and $39.6 million during the twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which included research and development costs of $31.0 million , $28.7 million , and $35.6 million during the twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Our team of engineers focuses on developing cost effective, innovative, high performance, low maintenance products that are intended to solve problems for our customers in differentiated ways and create significant brand loyalty among customers. Design engineers work closely with our culinary, manufacturing and marketing staff which enables us to identify changing end-user requirements, implement new technologies and effectively introduce product innovations. Close, carefully managed relationships with dealers, distributors and end users help us identify their needs, for not only products, but also for the service and support that are critical to their profitable operations. As part of our ongoing commitment to provide superior products, we intend to continue our efforts to design products that meet evolving customer demands and reduce the period from product conception to product introduction.
Key projects and initiatives that are the basis for maintaining a competitive advantage in our capabilities for engineering and product development include the following:
Flexing engineering resources among the 15 engineering centers through engineering leadership for hot and cold category products and supplementing the internal resource pool with a strategic relationship with a major services provider based in India;

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Regional technology centers that provide a continuous stream of application-focused new technologies and product concepts into the engineering centers and fully leverage supplier and university relationships;
Internal capability for electronic controls development and application to define our roadmap for controls, work hand-in-hand with strategic suppliers, and ensure continued industry leadership in this increasingly important product dimension; and
Focus areas around technologies to lead the industry in the delivery of healthy food, equipment sanitation, energy efficiency, menu flexibility, and mobile devices and web connectivity.

Intellectual Property
Intellectual property, inclusive of certain patents, trademarks, copyrights, know-how, trade secrets and other proprietary rights, is important to our business. We hold numerous patents pertaining to our products, and have presently pending applications for additional patents in the U.S. and foreign countries. In addition, we have various registered and unregistered trademarks and licenses that are of material importance to our business and we believe our ownership of this intellectual property is adequately protected in customary fashions under applicable laws. Although certain proprietary intellectual property rights are important to our success, we do not believe we are materially dependent on any particular patent or license, or any particular group of patents or licensees.
Our worldwide intellectual property portfolio provides:
Global protection of our R&D and product development investments;
Recognizable competitive distinctions and proprietary advantages;
Brand support and enhancement; and
Leverage for value creation opportunities such as licenses and other dispositions.

Our intellectual property portfolio is strategically aligned with our businesses and we continually calibrate it for both competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, we monitor other companies’ intellectual property to ensure our freedom-to-operate. Similarly, we study our competitors’ products to identify unauthorized use of our protected inventions, and follow-up to resolve through appropriate enforcement programs in case of any violations.
Employees
As of December 31, 2014, we had approximately 5,500 employees. In North America, we have in place seven labor agreements with six employee unions. A large majority of our European employees belong to local national trade unions. Additionally, we have two trade unions in China.
Production and Facilities
We manufacture our products in our geographic markets around the world. We operate manufacturing and warehouse facilities, offices and technology centers across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Our corporate headquarters is located in New Port Richey, Florida. Our strategy is to produce in the region of use, wherever appropriate, to be closer to our end-user, increase efficiency, and provide timelier product delivery.
In managing our network of production facilities, we focus on achieving operating efficiencies, standardization of operating processes and cost of poor quality reduction. Additionally, our sourcing and procurement initiatives aim to improve product cost take-out, streamline supplier agreements, and improve processes, tools and data analysis.

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The following table outlines the principal facilities we own or lease as of December 31, 2014.
Facility Location
 
Type of Facility
 
Approximate
Square Footage
 
Owned/Leased
New Port Richey, Florida (2)
 
Corporate Headquarters
 
42,000
 
Owned
Americas
 
 
 
 
 
 
Manitowoc, Wisconsin (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
376,000
 
Owned
Parsons, Tennessee (1)
 
Manufacturing
 
120,000
 
Owned
Sellersburg, Indiana (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
146,000
 
Owned
Tijuana, Mexico (1)
 
Manufacturing
 
111,000
 
Leased
Goodyear, Arizona (3)
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
50,000
 
Leased
Shreveport, Louisiana (1), (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
539,000
 
Owned
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
345,000
 
Owned
Baltimore, Maryland
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
16,000
 
Leased
Cleveland, Ohio (1), (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office/Warehouse
 
391,000
 
Owned/Leased
Covington, Tennessee (1)
 
Manufacturing/Office/Warehouse
 
386,000
 
Owned/Leased
Piney Flats, Tennessee (3)
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
110,000
 
Leased
Fort Worth, Texas (3)
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
182,000
 
Leased
Concord, Ontario, Canada
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
116,000
 
Leased
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (1), (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office/Warehouse
 
186,000
 
Leased
Monterrey, Mexico
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
303,750
 
Leased
EMEA
 
 
 
 
 
 
Guildford, United Kingdom (2)
 
Office
 
35,000
 
Leased
Eglfing, Germany (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office/Warehouse
 
130,000
 
Leased
Herisau, Switzerland (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
26,974
 
Leased
Halesowen, United Kingdom (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
86,000
 
Leased
Sheffield, United Kingdom
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
100,000
 
Leased
Felsted, United Kingdom
 
Land
 
292,000
 
Owned
APAC
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foshan, China (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office/Warehouse
 
125,000
 
Leased
Shanghai, China (2)
 
Office/Warehouse

 
29,000
 
Leased
Prachinburi, Thailand (Joint Venture) (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office/Warehouse
 
438,608
 
Owned
Singapore
 
Manufacturing/Office

 
93,300
 
Owned/Leased

Hangzhou, China (2)
 
Manufacturing/Office
 
260,000
 
Owned/Leased
Samutprakarn, Thailand (Joint Venture)
 
Office
 
4,305
 
Leased
(1)
There are multiple separate facilities within these locations.
(2)
Serves also as a research and development center.
(3)
These facilities were sold during the fourth quarter of 2015 as part of the sale of Kysor Panel Systems.

In addition, we lease sales office and/or warehouse space in Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Irwindale, California; Odessa, Florida; Tampa, Florida; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Jeffersonville, Indiana; Herborn, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Selangor, Malaysia; Barcelona, Spain; Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico; Guragon, Mumbai and Bangalore, India; as well as Mexico City, Mexico.
Legal Proceedings
Our global operations are governed by laws addressing the protection of the environment and employee safety and health. Under various circumstances, these laws impose civil and criminal penalties and fines, as well as injunctive and remedial relief, for noncompliance. They also may require remediation at sites where company-related substances have been released into the environment.
We have expended substantial resources globally, both financial and managerial, to comply with the applicable laws and regulations, and to protect the environment and our workers. We believe we are in substantial compliance with such laws and regulations and we maintain procedures designed to foster and ensure compliance. However, we have been and may in the future be subject to formal or informal enforcement actions or proceedings regarding noncompliance with such laws or regulations, whether or not determined to be ultimately responsible in the normal course of business. Historically, these actions have been resolved in various ways with the regulatory authorities without material commitments or penalties to the company.

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For information concerning other contingencies and uncertainties, see Note 15, “Contingencies and Significant Estimates,” to the Audited Combined Financial Statements and Note 13, "Contingencies and Significant Estimates," to the Unaudited Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
You should read the following discussion together with the other sections of this Information Statement, including our audited and unaudited condensed historical combined financial statements and the related notes, “Business” and “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements” and related notes. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results. The forward-looking statements are subject to a number of important factors, including those factors discussed under “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements,” that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.
Introduction
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations accompanies our combined financial statements and provides additional information about our business, financial condition, liquidity and capital resources, cash flows and results of operations. We have organized the information as follows:
Overview. This section provides a brief description of the Spin-Off, our business, reportable segments, accounting basis of presentation and a brief summary of our results of operations.
Results of operations and discussion and analysis . This section highlights items affecting the comparability of our financial results and provides an analysis of our combined and segment results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 and for each of the three years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
Liquidity and capital resources. This section provides an overview of our historical and anticipated cash and financing activities in connection with the Spin-Off. We also review our historical sources and uses of cash in our operating, investing and financing activities. We summarize our current and planned debt and other long-term financial commitments.
Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk. This section discusses how we monitor and manage market risk related to changing commodity prices, currency and interest rates. We also provide an analysis of how adverse changes in market conditions could impact our results based on certain assumptions we have provided. We discuss how we hedge certain of these risks to mitigate unplanned or adverse impacts to our operating results and financial condition.
Non-GAAP financial measures. This section discusses certain operational performance measures we use internally to evaluate our operating results and to make important decisions about our business. We also provide a reconciliation of these measures to the financial measures we have reported in our historical combined financial statements so you understand the adjustments we make to further evaluate our underlying operating performance.
Critical accounting policies and estimates. This section summarizes the accounting policies that we consider important to our financial condition and results of operations and that require significant judgment or estimates to be made in their application. We also discuss commodity cost trends impacting our historical results and that we expect will continue through the remainder of 2015.
Overview
Spin-Off
On January 29, 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo announced plans to create two independent public companies: the Foodservice Business and the Crane Business. To effect the separation, Manitowoc ParentCo will undertake the Internal Reorganization described under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions-Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo-Separation and Distribution Agreement,” following which Manitowoc ParentCo will hold the Crane Business and Manitowoc Foodservice, Manitowoc ParentCo’s wholly owned subsidiary, will hold the Foodservice Business.
Following the Internal Reorganization, Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute all of its equity interest in us, consisting of all of the outstanding shares of our common stock, to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders on a pro rata basis.
The Spin-Off is subject to the satisfaction, or Manitowoc ParentCo’s waiver, of a number of conditions. In addition, Manitowoc ParentCo has the right not to complete the Spin-Off if, at any time, the Manitowoc ParentCo Board determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the Spin-Off is not in the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders or is otherwise not advisable. For a more detailed description, see “The Spin-Off-Conditions to the Spin-Off.”
Business
Manitowoc Foodservice is among the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment. Our capabilities span refrigeration, ice-making, cooking, holding, food-preparation, and beverage-dispensing technologies, and allow us to equip entire commercial kitchens and serve the world’s growing demand for food prepared away from home. We supply foodservice equipment to

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commercial and institutional foodservice operators such as full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurant chains, hotels, caterers, supermarkets, convenience stores, business and industry, hospitals, schools and other institutions.
We operate in over 100 countries globally, across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. Our products, services and solutions are marketed through a worldwide network of over three thousand dealers and distributors under industry-leading brands, including Cleveland, Convotherm, Dean, Delfield, Fabristeel, Frymaster, Garland, Inducs, Kolpak, Koolaire, Lincoln, Manitowoc Ice, Merco, Merrychef, Multiplex, Servend, and U.S. Range. All of our products are supported by KitchenCare, our aftermarket repair and parts service. Manitowoc Foodservice’s scale and expertise enable it to serve a global blue-chip customer base across the world in continually evolving foodservice markets. For the nine-month and twelve-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and December 30, 2014, we generated revenue of $1,178.4 million and $1,581.3 million respectively, and operating income of $119.1 million and $172.5 million , respectively.
Reportable Segments
We manage our business in three geographic reportable segments: Americas, EMEA, and APAC. These segments represent the level at which we review our financial performance and make operating decisions. Segment operating earnings, or earnings before amortization, corporate charges, taxes and other special gains or charges is the measure of profit and loss that our chief operating decision maker uses to evaluate the financial performance of our business and is the basis for resource allocation and performance reviews. For these reasons, we believe that segment operating earnings represent the most relevant measure of segment profit and loss. A reconciliation of segment operating earnings to earnings from continuing operations on a U.S. GAAP basis is presented in the “- Results of Operations and Discussion and Analysis - Sales and Operating Earnings by Segment.”
In contrast to many other companies in the fragmented foodservice equipment industry, Manitowoc Foodservice has the scale and experience to follow its customers globally, operating in the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions. The United States is by far the company’s biggest geographic segment in terms of sales, followed by Europe. While we plan to continue growing in these two regions, the company also recognizes that the bulk of overall growth in the foodservice industry is expected to occur in markets other than US/Canada and Western Europe. As such, Manitowoc Foodservice is also working closely with its channel partners to expand its footprint in other high-growth markets.
Americas
The Americas segment, including the U.S., Canada and Latin America, had net sales and operating earnings of approximately $1,301.9 million and $201.8 million, respectively, for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014. Sales generated by the U.S. operations represent a significant majority of sales in the Americas segment.
EMEA
The EMEA segment is made up of markets in Europe, Middle East and Africa, including the United Kingdom, the Nordic countries, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Switzerland, as well as Egypt, South Africa, Dubai, and a number of other countries across the region. The EMEA segment had net sales and operating earnings of approximately $315.1 million and $20.7 million, respectively, for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014.

APAC
The APAC segment is comprised of markets in China, Singapore, Australia, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines. The APAC segment had net sales and operating earnings of approximately $198.2 million and $20.8 million, respectively, for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014.

Accounting Basis of Presentation
Our historical combined financial statements include the accounts of Manitowoc Foodservice and its subsidiaries as well as entities which were not previously subsidiaries but will form part of Manitowoc Foodservice. Our historical combined financial statements include expenses of Manitowoc ParentCo that were allocated to us for certain functions, including general corporate expenses related to finance, treasury, tax, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, and investor relations.
The combined financial statements are prepared on a standalone basis and reflect the historical results of operations, financial position and cash flows of Manitowoc Foodservice in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The combined financial statements are presented as if Manitowoc Foodservice had been carved out of Manitowoc ParentCo for all periods presented. All significant transactions within Manitowoc Foodservice have been eliminated.
You should read the historical combined financial data presented below in conjunction with our audited and unaudited condensed combined financial statements and accompanying notes.
All dollar amounts are in millions of dollars throughout the tables included in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations unless otherwise indicated.


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Results of Operations and Discussion and Analysis
Results of Operations
The following are our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2014:
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Millions of dollars)
 
2015
 
2014
Operations
 
 

 
 

Net sales
 
$
1,178.4

 
$
1,207.1

Cost of sales
 
809.6

 
811.7

Gross Profit
 
368.8

 
395.4

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
Engineering, selling and administrative expenses
 
223.3

 
229.5

Amortization expense
 
23.6

 
23.9

Restructuring expense
 
1.3

 
2.2

Separation expense
 
1.1

 

Other expense
 
0.4

 

Total operating expenses
 
249.7

 
255.6

Operating earnings from continuing operations
 
119.1

 
139.8

Other (expense) income:
 
 

 
 

Interest expense on capital leases
 
(1.0
)
 
(0.9
)
Interest income on notes with Manitowoc ParentCo - net
 
13.5

 
12.1

Other income (expense) - net
 
1.9

 
(1.5
)
Total other income
 
14.4

 
9.7

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes on income
 
133.5

 
149.5

Provision for taxes on income
 
41.8

 
15.6

Earnings from continuing operations
 
91.7

 
133.9

Discontinued operations:
 


 


Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $0.0 and $(0.3), respectively
 
0.3

 
(0.4
)
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $0.0 and $(0.6), respectively
 

 
(1.1
)
Net earnings
 
$
92.0

 
$
132.4


Sales and Operating Earnings by Segment
Net sales
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)
 
2015
 
2014
Net sales
 
 
 
 
Americas
 
$
999.8

 
$
1,003.5

EMEA
 
214.9

 
244.2

APAC
 
135.5

 
145.0

Elimination of inter-segment sales
 
(171.8
)
 
(185.6
)
Net sales
 
$
1,178.4

 
$
1,207.1

Manitowoc Foodservice’s sales totaled $1,178.4 million for the nine -month period ended September 30, 2015 , representing a $28.7 million decline compared to the prior year period. Sales in the Americas totaled $999.8 million in the first nine months of 2015, a decline of 0.4% over the same period in 2014. Sales in EMEA as well as in APAC are likewise down 12.0% and 6.6% , respectively, compared to the prior year period.
Contributing to the year-over-year decrease in the topline is the unfavorable foreign exchange impact of the strong US Dollar, accounting for approximately $38.4 million or 134% of the sales decline over the comparative period. Significant and specific product roll-outs in the first half of last year, which generated sales of approximately $35.2 million, also unfavorably impacted sales during the comparative period as those specific product roll-outs have not occurred in the first half of 2015. Favorable volume, product and price mix partially offset the negative impacts of foreign exchange and product roll-outs over the prior year period.

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Operating earnings
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)
 
2015
 
2014
Operating earnings from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
Americas
 
$
142.3

 
$
165.4

EMEA
 
15.7

 
12.9

APAC
 
16.5

 
15.4

Corporate expense
 
(29.0
)
 
(27.8
)
Amortization expense
 
(23.6
)
 
(23.9
)
Restructuring expense
 
(1.3
)
 
(2.2
)
Separation expense
 
(1.1
)
 

Other expense
 
(0.4
)
 

Operating earnings from continuing operations
 
$
119.1

 
$
139.8

Operating earnings before amortization, restructuring, separation and other expenses of $26.5 million totaled $145.5 million for the nine -month period ended September 30, 2015 , a decrease of $20.4 million or 12.3% over the prior year. Specific product roll-outs in the first half of 2014 that did not recur in the first half of 2015, specifically for the Americas region, account for $13.0 million of the operating earnings decline compared to prior year while execution issues related to the start-up of our KitchenCare business early in the year translated to higher start-up costs of approximately $14.0 million, negatively impacting operating earnings for the nine -month period ended September 30, 2015 , compared to the prior year. The start-up issues related to KitchenCare were driven by leadership changes, mis-steps in our call operations, logistics and parts stocking issues.
In the third quarter of 2015, management’s focused and disciplined approach to these issues started to yield positive results, including improvements in fill rates, fulfillment speeds and accuracy, pointing to improved and normalizing conditions in our KitchenCare operations.
Corporate expenses include Manitowoc ParentCo’s allocated corporate expenses.
Amortization expense relates to the amortization of Manitowoc Foodservice’s intangible assets.
Restructuring expenses for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 amount to $ 1.3 million and $ 2.2 million , respectively. The restructuring charges in 2015 relate to severance payments as well as costs associated with a foundry closure. Restructuring charges in 2014 pertain to costs associated with the transfer of certain manufacturing activities from Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Monterrey, Mexico.
Non-Operating Income Statement Items
The net interest income for the nine -month periods ended September 30, 2015 , and 2014 reflects the historical net interest income recognized by Manitowoc Foodservice on intercompany debts with Manitowoc ParentCo which will eventually be settled as part of the overall Spin-Off transaction.
Other expenses for the nine -month periods ended September 30, 2014 , and 2015 relate primarily to foreign exchange translation gains or losses.






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Results of Operations
The following are our results of operations for years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012:
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Operations
 
 

 
 

 
 

Net sales
 
$
1,581.3

 
$
1,541.8

 
$
1,486.2

Cost of sales
 
1,073.3

 
1,030.9

 
997.6

Gross Profit
 
508.0

 
510.9

 
488.6

Operating expenses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Engineering, selling and administrative expenses
 
299.6

 
289.7

 
278.5

Amortization expense
 
31.8

 
31.4

 
31.3

Asset impairments
 
1.1

 

 

Restructuring expense
 
2.6

 
2.9

 
2.2

Other expenses (income)
 
0.4

 
(0.8
)
 
1.8

Total operating expenses
 
335.5

 
323.2

 
313.8

Operating earnings from continuing operations
 
172.5

 
187.7

 
174.8

Other (expenses) income:
 
 
 
 

 
 

Interest expense on capital leases
 
(1.3
)
 
(1.0
)
 
(1.0
)
Interest income on notes with Manitowoc ParentCo - net
 
16.6

 
17.2

 
4.5

Other (expense) income - net
 
(0.6
)
 
0.7

 
1.2

Total other income
 
14.7

 
16.9

 
4.7

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes on earnings
 
187.2

 
204.6

 
179.5

Provision for taxes on earnings
 
25.9

 
55.3

 
47.5

Earnings from continuing operations
 
161.3

 
149.3

 
132.0

Discontinued operations:
 
 

 
 

 
 

(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $(0.3), $(1.0), and $0.3, respectively
 
(0.4
)
 
(0.5
)
 
0.6

Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $(0.6), $4.4 and $0.0, respectively
 
(1.1
)
 
(2.7
)
 

Net earnings
 
$
159.8

 
$
146.1

 
$
132.6


Summary of Results of Operations
Manitowoc Foodservice’s sales totaled $1,581.3 million in 2014, an increase of 2.6% over 2013. Sales increases in the Americas and APAC regions accounted for most of the increase, as EMEA sales increased only slightly year-on-year. The sales increase in 2014 was primarily driven by new product launches in APAC and in the Americas as well as the product roll-out of our new Beverage-in-Cup equipment by certain of our chain customers. This was partially offset by sales declines in our walk-in and panels businesses during the year.
The decline in operating earnings during 2014 was primarily due to product and channel mix. During the year, sales of lower margin products outpaced sales of higher margin equipment, particularly in the fryers, ice and walk-in categories. Also, with the roll-outs, more products were sold to chain accounts which attract lower margins. Likewise, higher sales to dealers and buying groups which attract higher rebates and discounts versus sales to commercial distributors, particularly in our ice business, weighed down on operating earnings for the year.
Manitowoc Foodservice’s sales in 2013 totaled $1,541.8 million, an increase of $55.6 million or 3.7% compared to 2012. Sales increases in EMEA and the Americas regions drove the year-on-year sales improvement, offset by the sales decline in APAC. New product roll-outs supported the sales increase in our beverage, ice, freezer and refrigeration categories, while lower sales to chain accounts, particularly in China, pulled down sales growth in 2013.
Operating earnings in 2013 improved by 7.4% over 2012. The increase was due to higher sales volume and improved pricing on the new product roll-outs. This was offset by higher material inflation costs as well as higher rebates and discounts to buying groups and dealers.
Discussion of Results of Operations
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net Sales
 
$
1,581.3


$
1,541.8


$
1,486.2


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Manitowoc Foodservice’s sales increased to $1,581.3 million in 2014 from $1,541.8 million in 2013. This modest 2.6% increase was primarily driven by the $68.8 million sales increase in the APAC region across both the hot and cold product categories. The Americas contributed $19.3 million of increase while the EMEA region remained largely flat compared to prior year. The increase in sales was due to specific product launches in the APAC and Americas regions in our ice, refrigeration and reach-in businesses as well as the Beverage-in-Cup equipment roll-outs by certain of our chain customers. The increase was partially offset by year-on-year sales declines in our KitchenCare as well as in our walk-in and panels businesses. Total sales were favorably impacted by approximately $4.7 million from foreign currency exchange during the year. Further analysis of the changes in sales by reportable segments is shown in the “Sales and Operating Earnings by Segment” below.
Manitowoc Foodservice’s sales totaled $1,541.8 million in 2013, an increase of 3.7% or $55.6 million over 2012. The sales increase during the year was primarily driven by higher sales in the Americas and EMEA regions which contributed $49.1 million and $98.5 million, respectively, to the increase. Sales in APAC posted a slight sales decline of approximately $6.6 million during the year. The Americas and EMEA regions benefited from new product roll-outs during the year, specifically in our beverage and Convotherm products, as well as higher sales volume in our ice, freezer and refrigeration businesses. The decline in sales in APAC was attributed to lower sales in China, particularly to our global chain customers operating in the country. Further analysis of the changes in sales by reportable segments is shown in the “Sales and Operating Earnings by Segment” below.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Gross Profit
 
$
508.0


$
510.9


$
488.6

Gross Margin
 
32.1
%

33.1
%

32.9
%
Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2014 decreased slightly by $2.9 million compared to the prior year. The decrease in gross profit weighed down on gross margin percentage for the year which declined from 33.1% to 32.1% . The decline was due to a number of drivers including, unfavorable product mix, higher rebates and discounts as more volume of sales were sold to the buying groups and dealers, higher conversion costs, higher warranty costs, and incremental costs associated with the KitchenCare start-up. Savings from product and manufacturing cost reduction initiatives partially cushioned the aforementioned negative impacts.
Gross margin for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased by $22.3 million compared to the prior year. The increase translated to a marginally improved gross margin percentage of 33.1% in 2013 from 32.9% in 2012. The increase in sales volume coupled with favorable pricing primarily drove the improvement in gross margin percentage during the year. Product and manufacturing costs savings initiatives further enhanced the gross margin percentage, partially offset by higher conversion and warranty costs during the year.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Engineering, selling and administrative expenses
 
$
299.6

 
$
289.7

 
$
278.5


Total engineering, selling and administrative expenses amounted to $299.6 million in 2014, an increase of 3.4% or $9.9 million compared to the prior year. The year-on-year increase was attributable to favorable non-recurring legal settlement and earn-out adjustment on a prior acquisition which benefited 2013 by approximately $5.2 million in total. Increase in sales commissions, marketing costs as well as project costs associated with new product developments also contributed to the increase in engineering, selling and administrative expenses. The increase is partially offset by lower employee related costs such as health benefits, short-term incentive compensation, and stock-based compensation.
Engineering, selling and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased by $11.2 million or 4% over 2012. The increase was due to additional headcount associated with the newly opened facility in Monterrey, Mexico, increased expenses related to new product developments and higher employee related costs such as short-term incentive compensation and stock-based compensation.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Amortization expense
 
$
31.8

 
$
31.4

 
$
31.3


Amortization expense for the years ended December, 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 of $31.8 million, $31.4 million, and $31.3 million, respectively, related to intangible assets as shown in Note 7, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” to the Audited Combined Financial Statements.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Asset impairment expense
 
$
1.1

 
$

 
$


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Asset impairment expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $1.1 million; there was not any impairment expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 or 2012. This relates to the write-down to fair value of the land, building, and building improvements for a facility which was held for sale as of December 31, 2014.

(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Restructuring expense
 
$
2.6

 
$
2.9

 
$
2.2


Restructuring expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 related to employee termination costs associated with the transfer of certain manufacturing activities in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Monterrey, Mexico as part of our manufacturing footprint rationalization initiative.
Restructuring expense for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 related to plant and manufacturing facility consolidations in the Americas region as well as workforce reductions in EMEA. See Note 17, “Restructuring,” to the Audited Combined Financial Statements for further details.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Other operating expense (income) - net
 
$
0.4

 
$
(0.8
)
 
$
1.8


For the year ended December 31, 2014, included in the $0.4 million expense are miscellaneous fees related to divestiture activities. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the expenses are primarily related to a pension (curtailment) settlement on a plan during the year.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Interest expense on capital leases
 
$
(1.3
)
 
$
(1.0
)
 
$
(1.0
)

Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 primarily related to the financing costs on capital lease arrangements.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Interest income on notes with Manitowoc ParentCo - net
 
$
16.6

 
$
17.2

 
$
4.5

As disclosed in Note 21, "Net Parent Company Investment and Related Party Transactions," to our Audited Combined Financial Statements, Manitowoc Foodservice provides funding to Manitowoc ParentCo via intercompany debt, in particular to the enterprise cash pools, which bears interest. The net interest income shown herein reflects the historical net interest income recognized by Manitowoc Foodservice for these intercompany debts which will eventually be settled as part of the overall Spin-Off.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Other (expense) income - net
 
$
(0.6
)
 
$
0.7

 
$
1.2


Other income (expense) - net during 2014, 2013 and 2012 primarily related to foreign exchange gains or losses.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Provision for income taxes
 
$
25.9


$
55.3


$
47.5


Manitowoc Foodservice’s effective tax rate for the years ended 2014, 2013 and 2012 was 13.8%, 27.0% and 26.5%, respectively. The 2014 effective tax rate benefited from a $25.6 million tax benefit related to a capital loss realization from an election with the IRS to treat a Foodservice entity as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The 2013 and 2012 effective tax rates benefited from the release of uncertain tax position reserves related to favorable audit settlements. See Note 12, “Income Taxes,” to the Audited Combined Financial Statements for further details.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Loss (gain) from discontinued operations
 
$
0.4


$
0.5


$
(0.6
)


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Loss from discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 related primarily to administrative costs associated with various businesses previously disposed of in prior years. Loss from discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 related to the sale of the Jackson business in the first quarter of 2013.
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Loss on sale of discontinued operations
 
$
1.1


$
2.7


$


Loss on sale of discontinued operations of $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014 related to the settlement of a pension obligation to a previously disposed of entity. Loss on sale of discontinued operations of $2.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 was attributable to the sale of the Jackson business in the first quarter of 2013. See further details at Note 4, “Discontinued Operations,” to our Audited Combined Financial Statements.

Sales and Operating Earnings by Segment
Net sales
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
 
$
1,301.9

 
$
1,282.6

 
$
1,233.5

EMEA
 
315.1

 
312.6

 
214.1

APAC
 
198.2

 
129.4

 
136.0

Elimination of inter-segment sales
 
(233.9
)
 
(182.8
)
 
(97.4
)
Net sales
 
$
1,581.3

 
$
1,541.8

 
$
1,486.2

Sales in the Americas segment increased by $19.3 million in 2014 from $1,282.6 million in the prior year. This increase was driven by higher activity in both our hot and cold category businesses as well as favorable pricing actions. Ice equipment sales increased with the launch of our Koolaire ice machines while principal products such as Cleveland, Frymaster and Garland posted higher sales during the year. In 2013, Americas segment sales increased by 4.0%, to $1,282.6 million from $1,233.5 million in 2012. Increase in sales in the Americas was due to product roll-outs during year, specifically the Convotherm and Beverage-in-Cup product roll-outs. Stronger sales in Ice, Kolpak as well as Delfield products also contributed to the improved sales in the region year-on-year.
Sales in the EMEA region for 2014 increased slightly from the prior year. European roll-out of the Beverage-in-Cup product by a chain customer during the year was offset by the 2013 Convotherm roll-out which did not recur in 2014. For the year ended 2013, sales in the EMEA region increased by $98.5 million or 46.0% compared to 2012. The increase was primarily driven by new product roll-outs in the region, specifically of our Convotherm products, higher ice equipment and oven unit sales as well favorable pricing actions.
Sales in the APAC region increased by $68.8 million during 2014 compared to 2013. The increase was primarily driven by improved sales to certain regional chains, particularly in China as well as higher intersegment sales, specifically of the ice machine products manufactured in the region. For the year ended 2013, sales in the APAC region declined by 4.9% compared to 2012 due to lower unit sales to global chains operating in China, this was partially offset by the local chains growth in the region.
Operating earnings
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Operating earnings from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas
 
$
201.8

 
$
214.3

 
$
216.0

EMEA
 
20.7

 
22.5

 
8.5

APAC
 
20.8

 
16.0

 
17.9

Corporate expense
 
(34.9
)
 
(31.6
)
 
(32.3
)
Amortization expense
 
(31.8
)
 
(31.4
)
 
(31.3
)
Asset impairment expense
 
(1.1
)
 

 

Restructuring expense
 
(2.6
)
 
(2.9
)
 
(2.2
)
Other (expense) income
 
(0.4
)
 
0.8

 
(1.8
)
Operating earnings from continuing operations
 
$
172.5

 
$
187.7

 
$
174.8

For the year ended December 31, 2014, operating earnings for the Americas region declined despite the increase in sales. The decline in operating earnings was due to a number of factors including the higher start-up and operational costs related to our KitchenCare operations,

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product mix and channel mix where higher volumes were sold to chain accounts and buying groups which attract lower margins and higher rebates. The KitchenCare start-up execution issues pulled down segment operating margin for 2014 and are subject to focused and disciplined management attention to improve operating performance. Moreover, year-on-year earnings for 2014 compared to 2013 was impacted by the one-time benefit recognized in 2013 related to a non-recurring favorable legal claim settlement and a positive earn-out adjustment related to a prior acquisition. Operating earnings for the Americas segment for the year ended December 31, 2013 declined to $214.3 million from $216.0 million in 2012 or a 0.8% decline in operating margin compared to the prior year. The slight decrease in 2013 was due to unfavorable product mix as well as higher rebates and discounts to buying groups. The increased costs associated with the newly opened Monterrey facility and higher warranty costs also pulled operating margin down during 2013.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, operating earnings for the EMEA region decreased slightly to $20.7 million from $22.5 million in the prior year, resulting in operating margin decline of 8.0% during the year. The decline can be attributed to unfavorable mix as well the non-recurring benefit associated with the higher margin product roll-outs in the prior year. The increase in engineering, selling and administrative costs likewise negatively impacted margin offset by favorable cost savings. Segment operating earnings significantly increased in 2013, from $8.5 million in 2012 to $22.5 million in 2013. The increase was driven by higher margin product roll-outs in the region as well as favorable pricing actions coupled with positive costs savings during the year.
For the year ended December 31, 2014, operating earnings for the APAC segment increased to $20.8 million from $16.0 million in 2013. The increase was primarily due to higher sales during the year. Operating margin, however, declined from 12.5% in 2013 to 10.5% in 2014. The decline was due to sales mix as well as the increase in intersegment sales which attract lower margins without the benefit associated with the distribution activities. Segment earnings for the year ended December 31, 2013 decreased in from $17.9 million to $16.0 million during the year. The decrease was primarily driven by lower sales during the year.
Total corporate expenses for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, included $22.1 million , $26.3 million and $26.6 million , respectively, of Manitowoc ParentCo’s allocated corporate charges. The decline of $4.2 million in total corporate expenses in 2014 compared to 2013 was driven by the decrease in short-term incentive payments during the year as well as the one-time favorable adjustment of $3.5 million related to an insurance settlement in 2013.
Restructuring charges for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 primarily related to workforce reductions and transfer costs associated with manufacturing footprint rationalization.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Historically, Manitowoc ParentCo has provided capital, cash management, and other treasury services to Manitowoc Foodservice. Manitowoc ParentCo will continue to provide these services until the Spin-Off is consummated. As part of these services certain cash balances are swept to Manitowoc ParentCo on a daily basis and are held in a centralized account. In turn, Manitowoc ParentCo will transfer cash to Manitowoc Foodservice in order for Manitowoc Foodservice to meet its cash needs. As a result, the cash balances presented in Manitowoc Foodservice’s combined financial statements consist primarily of cash held at certain Manitowoc Foodservice entities used to satisfy their own cash needs.
Manitowoc Foodservice’s primary future cash needs will be centered on operating activities, working capital, and capital investments. Following the Spin-Off, Manitowoc Foodservice’s capital structure and sources of liquidity will change significantly from its historical capital structure. Manitowoc Foodservice will no longer participate in capital management with Manitowoc ParentCo, but rather Manitowoc Foodservice’s ability to fund its cash needs will depend on its ongoing ability to generate and raise cash in the future. Although Manitowoc Foodservice believes that its future cash from operations, together with its access to capital markets, will provide adequate resources to fund its operating and financing needs, its access to, and the availability of financing on acceptable terms in the future will be affected by many factors including: (i) its credit rating, (ii) the liquidity of the overall capital markets and (iii) the then-current state of the economy. There can be no assurances that Manitowoc Foodservice will have access to the capital markets on acceptable terms.
In connection with the Spin-Off, we expect to incur approximately $[●] of aggregate debt, which will consist of $[●] of floating-rate debt and $[●] of fixed-rate debt. Additionally, we expect to obtain committed lines of credit of approximately $[●]. See "Description of Material Indebtedness" for more information regarding this new debt. For information regarding the pro forma effect of this new debt to our capital structure, see "Capitalization" and "Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements."
In connection with the Spin-Off we intend to distribute cash, including net proceeds from debt that we incur, to Manitowoc ParentCo.
Cash Flows
The table below shows a summary of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, and the calendar years ended 2014, 2013, and 2012 (in millions):
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Years Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Cash provided by operating activities
 
$
68.8

 
$
132.8

 
$
200.2

 
$
201.9

 
$
164.5

Cash used for investing activities
 
(10.1
)
 
(17.7
)
 
(25.3
)
 
(42.9
)
 
(17.7
)
Cash provided by used for financing activities
 
$
(26.0
)
 
$
(109.7
)
 
$
(167.0
)
 
$
(171.0
)
 
$
(150.5
)

Operating activities
Cash flows provided by continuing operations for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015 amounted to $68.8 million compared to the $132.8 million provided by continuing operations for the same period in 2014. The decrease in cash flows provided by continuing operations in these comparative periods was primarily due to lower cash from earnings, timing of payments on accounts payable and collections of receivables, partially offset by lower inventory levels on improved inventory management.
Cash flows provided by operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 remained largely consistent with the prior year. Operating cash generation during the year was primarily driven by cash from earnings, excluding non-cash charges from depreciation and amortization. The favorable year-over-year earnings impact, as well as faster collections on accounts receivable, was offset by increased inventory levels due to the launch of KitchenCare versus prior year. Cash and cash equivalents on-hand at December 31, 2014 amounted to $16.5 million versus the $9.6 million on-hand at December 31, 2013.
Cash flows provided by operations during 2013 was $201.9 million compared to $164.5 million in 2012. The increase was primarily driven by increased cash from earnings and favorable timing of payments on accounts payable and accrued expenses, partially offset by higher levels of receivables on better year-over-year sales levels. Cash and cash equivalents on-hand at December 31, 2013 amounted to $9.6 million compared to $22.2 million at December 31, 2012.
Investing activities
Cash flows used for investing activities of $ 10.1 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2015 consisted primarily of cash used for capital expenditures of $9.6 million. Cash flows used for investing activities of $ 17.7 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014 consisted mainly of capital expenditures for the period.
Cash flows used for investing activities of $25.3 million in 2014 related mainly to capital expenditures on fixed asset equipment purchases.
Cash flows used for investing activities in 2013 of $42.9 million consisted primarily of $12.2 million for the acquisition of Inducs, AG and for capital expenditures of $33.6 million, which related to fixed asset equipment purchases as well as investment costs for the new manufacturing facility in Monterrey, Mexico.
Cash flows used for investing activities of $17.7 million in 2012 mainly related to capital expenditures on fixed asset equipment purchases during the year.
Financing activities
Cash flows used for financing activities for the nine -month periods ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were $ 26.0 million and $ 109.7 million primarily related to financing transactions with Manitowoc ParentCo during these periods. Cash flows used for financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 amounted to $167.0 million, $171.0 million and $150.5 million, respectively, and these pertain primarily to cash financing provided to Manitowoc ParentCo during these periods.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
Our disclosures concerning transactions, arrangements and other relationships with uncombined entities or other persons that are reasonably likely to materially affect liquidity or the availability of or requirements for capital resources are as follows:
We have disclosed our accounts receivable securitization arrangement in Note 11, “Accounts Receivable Securitization,” to the Audited Combined Financial Statements and Note 9, “Accounts Receivable Securitization,” to the Unaudited Condensed Combined Financial Statements
We lease various assets under operating leases. The future estimated payments under these arrangements are disclosed in Note 19, “Leases,” to the Audited Combined Financial Statements and in the table below.
Contractual obligations and commercial commitments
The following table summarizes our significant contractual obligations as of December 31, 2014 and does not give effect to the debt we intend to incur in connection with the Spin-Off:

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(in millions)
 
Total
 
2015
 
2016
 
2017
 
2018
 
2019
 
Thereafter
Capital Leases
 
$
3.6

 
$

 
$
0.5

 
$
0.5

 
$
0.4

 
$
0.6

 
$
1.6

Operating Leases
 
34.4

 
12.6


9.0


5.8


3.1


2.3


1.6

Purchase Orders
 
79.2

 
78.7


0.2


0.1


0.1




0.1

Interest Obligations
 
0.1

 
0.1











Total committed
 
$
113.7

 
$
91.4


$
9.2


$
5.9


$
3.2


$
2.7


$
1.7


We expect to incur long-term debt in connection with the Spin-Off. See "Description of Material Indebtedness" for more information. For information regarding the pro forma effect of this new debt to our capital structure, see "Capitalization" and "Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements."
Unrecognized tax benefits totaling $16.6 million as of December 31, 2014, excluding related interests and penalties, are not included in the table because the timing of their resolution cannot be estimated. See Note 12, “Income Taxes,” to the Audited Combined Financial Statements for disclosures surrounding uncertain income tax positions under ASC Topic 740.
We maintain defined benefit pension plans for some of our operations in Europe and Asia. Additionally, certain of our employees participate in a pension plan sponsored by Manitowoc ParentCo, which is accounted for as a multiemployer plan. Manitowoc ParentCo has established the Retirement Plan Committee to manage the operations and administration of all benefit plans and related trusts.
In 2014, cash contributions by us to all pension plans, including the multiemployer plan, were $1.0 million , and we estimate that our pension plan contributions will be approximately $3.3 million in 2015.
Environmental, Health, Safety, and Other Matters
Please refer to Note 15, “Contingencies and Significant Estimates,” of the Audited Combined Financial Statements and Note 13, "Contingencies and Significant Estimates," of the Unaudited Combined Financial Statements where we have disclosed our environmental, health, safety, contingencies and other matters.
Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk
Financial Risk Management
We are exposed to market risks from changes in commodities and changes in foreign currency exchange rates.  To reduce these risks, we selectively use derivative financial instruments and other proactive management techniques.  We have policies and procedures that place financial instruments under the direction of corporate finance and restrict all derivative transactions to those intended for hedging purposes only.  The use of financial instruments for trading purposes or speculation is strictly prohibited.
For a more detailed discussion of our accounting policies and the financial instruments that we use, please refer to Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” and Note 6, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” to the Audited Combined Financial Statements.
Commodity Price Risk
We are exposed to fluctuating market prices for commodities, including steel, copper, aluminum, and natural gas.  Each of our reportable segments is subject to the effect of changing raw material costs caused by movements in underlying commodity prices.  We have established programs to manage the negotiations of commodity prices.  In addition to the regular negotiations of material prices with certain vendors, our customer contracts generally provide that we may recover increases in the cost of our commodity inputs by increasing our prices with at least 60-days advance notice. We also routinely enter into certain commodity hedges that fix the price of certain of our key commodities utilized in the production of our product offerings. Commodities that are hedged include copper, aluminum, certain steel inputs and natural gas.  At December 31, 2014, $0.7 million (net of tax of $0.4 million) of unrealized losses due to commodity hedging positions remain deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income and will be realized as a component of cost of sales over the next 12 months. As of December 31, 2014, we had open commodity derivatives that qualify for hedge accounting with aggregate notional values of 1,657 metric tons of aluminum, 820 metric tons of copper, 56,792 million BTU of natural gas, and 12,634 short tons of steel, and no open commodity derivatives that did not qualify for hedge accounting. See Note 6, “Derivative Financial Instruments,” to the Audited Combined Financial Statements.
Historically, we have not experienced material reductions in our margins as a result of increases in commodity prices, and we do not currently expect any such material reductions during the remainder of 2015. However, to the extent that our hedging is not successful in fixing commodity prices that are favorable in comparison to market prices at the time of purchase and we cannot or do not pass along increased commodity prices to our customers, we would experience a negative impact on our profit margins.
Currency Price Risk
We have manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities around the world and thus make investments and enter into transactions denominated in various foreign currencies.  Non-U.S. sales were approximately 37% of our total sales for 2014, with the largest percentage (18%) being sales into various European countries. 

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Regarding transactional foreign exchange risk, we enter into limited forward exchange contracts to 1) reduce the impact of changes in foreign currency rates between a budgeted rate and the rate realized at the time we recognize a particular purchase or sale transaction and 2) reduce the earnings and cash flow impact on nonfunctional currency denominated receivables and payables.  Gains and losses resulting from hedging instruments either impact our combined statements of operations in the period of the underlying purchase or sale transaction, or offset the foreign exchange gains and losses on the underlying receivables and payables being hedged.  The maturities of these forward exchange contracts coincide with either the underlying transaction date or the settlement date of the related cash inflow or outflow.  The hedges of anticipated transactions are designated as cash flow hedges under the guidance of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Subtopic 815-10, “Derivatives and Hedging.”  At December 31, 2014, we had outstanding forward exchange contracts hedging anticipated transactions and future settlements of outstanding accounts receivable and accounts payable with a market value of a $0.6 million (net of tax of $0.4 million) of unrealized losses.  A 10% appreciation or depreciation of the underlying functional currency at December 31, 2014 for non-designated hedges of foreign exchange contracts would not have a significant impact on our combined statements of operations as any gains or losses under the foreign exchange contracts hedging accounts receivable or payable balances would be offset by equal gains or losses on the underlying receivables or payables.  A 10% appreciation or depreciation of the underlying functional currency at December 31, 2014 for foreign exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges could have an impact of approximately $1.2 million on the date of settlement.
Amounts invested in non-U.S. based subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at year-end.  Results of operations are translated into U.S. dollars at an average exchange rate for the period.  The resulting translation adjustments are recorded in stockholders’ equity as cumulative translation adjustments.  The translation adjustment recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31, 2014 was a loss of $18.4 million.

Non-GAAP financial measures
We define Adjusted EBITDA as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization plus certain items such as pro-forma acquisition results, restructuring charges and non-cash period charges that are adjustments for covenant purposes under the Manitowoc ParentCo's Senior Credit Facility's definitions.  Calculated on a consistent manner with Manitowoc's ParentCo, our Adjusted EBITDA is on a trailing twelve-month basis.  We believe that this trailing twelve months Adjusted EBITDA is useful to the reader of our financial information in order to measure our performance on a basis consistent with Manitowoc ParentCo, and project our debt-to-EBITDA leverage under the same debt covenant terms. A reconciliation of net earnings on a U.S. GAAP basis to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:
 
 
Trailing Twelve Months Ended

(in millions)
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 30, 2014
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
Net earnings
 
$
119.4

 
$
172.0

 
$
159.8

 
$
146.1

 
$
132.6

(Gain) loss from and on sale of discontinued operations
 
(0.3
)
 
0.5

 
1.5

 
3.2

 
(0.6
)
Depreciation
 
20.1

 
20.9

 
21.2

 
20.1

 
22.3

Amortization
 
31.5

 
31.9

 
31.8

 
31.4

 
31.3

Restructuring and separation expense
 
2.8

 
4.1

 
2.6

 
2.9

 
2.2

Income taxes
 
52.1

 
30.4

 
25.9

 
55.3

 
47.5

Pension and postretirement
 
4.9

 
5.0

 
4.6

 
4.6

 
2.1

Stock-based compensation
 
6.0

 
6.5

 
5.6

 
6.5

 
7.3

Interest (income)/expense with 3rd Party - net
 
1.4

 
1.0

 
1.3

 
1.0

 
1.0

Interest (income) on notes with Manitowoc ParentCo - net
 
(18.0
)
 
(16.1
)
 
(16.6
)
 
(17.2
)
 
(4.5
)
Other
 
2.2

 
(0.6
)
 
1.7

 
(0.5
)
 
1.9

Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
222.1

 
$
255.6

 
$
239.4

 
$
253.4

 
$
243.1


Critical accounting policies and estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and assumptions in certain circumstances that affect amounts reported in the accompanying combined financial statements and related footnotes. In preparing these combined financial statements, we have made our best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the combined financial statements giving due consideration to materiality. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ from these estimates. Although we have listed a number of accounting policies below which we believe to be most critical, we also believe that all of our accounting policies are important to the reader. Therefore, please refer also to the Notes to the Audited Combined Financial Statements and Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Combined Financial Statements for more detailed description of these and other accounting policies of Manitowoc Foodservice.
Basis of Presentation - The combined financial statements include the accounts of Manitowoc Foodservice and its subsidiaries as well as entities which were not previously subsidiaries but will form part of Manitowoc Foodservice. The initial accounts of Manitowoc Foodservice are based on the segmental accounts of the Foodservice segment within Manitowoc ParentCo’s consolidated accounts. The combined accounts also include the costs associated with shared functions, primarily corporate functions such as tax, treasury, internal audit, corporate accounting, reporting and controls, information technology, investor relations, human resources and legal. Manitowoc ParentCo has historically only allocated a portion of the costs associated with these shared functions to the segments, but not on a fully allocated basis. See “Corporate Expense Allocations” for details of the allocations.
The combined financial statements are prepared on a standalone basis and reflect the historical results of operations, financial position and cash flows of Manitowoc Foodservice in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The combined financial statements are presented as if Manitowoc Foodservice had been carved out of Manitowoc ParentCo for all periods presented. All significant transactions within Manitowoc Foodservice have been eliminated.

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Corporate Expense Allocations - The combined financial statements include expense allocations for (1) corporate support functions that are provided on a centralized basis at Manitowoc ParentCo enterprise level including, but not limited to, finance, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, tax, treasury, investor relations, and external reporting; (2) share-based compensation; (3) employee compensation, pension and benefit costs; and (4) securitization financing costs. These expenses have been allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice based on direct usage or direct identification where applicable, and where not applicable, such costs are allocated primarily based on net sales, headcount or based on existing allocation methods, specifically for those costs which have been previously partially allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice. Debt obligations of Manitowoc ParentCo, specifically those that relate to the enterprise senior notes, term loans and revolving credit facilities, have not been allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice as it is not an obligor nor a party to the obligations between Manitowoc ParentCo and the debt holders. Corresponding financing costs related to these debt obligations likewise have not been allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice as it has not participated in these enterprise financing activities. See Note 21, "Net Parent Company Investment and Related Party Transactions," of the Audited Combined Financial Statements for additional discussions on expense allocations.
Management believes that the assumptions underlying the combined financial statements, including the assumptions regarding allocated expenses reasonably reflect the use of services provided to or the benefit received by Manitowoc Foodservice during the periods presented. Nevertheless, the combined financial statements may not include all of the actual expenses that would have been incurred by Manitowoc Foodservice and may not reflect our results of operations, financial position and cash flows had we been a standalone company during the periods presented. Actual expenses that would have been incurred if Manitowoc Foodservice had been a standalone company would depend on several factors, including but not limited to the standalone organizational structure and certain operational and strategic decisions in various areas like corporate infrastructure.
Revenue Recognition - Revenue is generally recognized and earned when all the following criteria are satisfied with regard to a specific transaction: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the price is fixed and determinable, collectability of cash is reasonably assured, and delivery has occurred or services have been rendered.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. Our estimate for the allowance for doubtful accounts related to trade receivables includes evaluation of specific accounts where we have information that the customer may have an inability to meet its financial obligations together with a general provision for unknown but existing doubtful accounts based on historical experience, which are subject to change if experience improves or deteriorates.
Inventories and Related Reserve for Obsolete and Excess Inventory - Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using both the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method and the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method and are reduced by a reserve for excess and obsolete inventories. The estimated reserve is based upon specific identification of excess or obsolete inventories based on historical usage, estimated future usage, sales requiring the inventory, and on historical write-off experience and are subject to change if experience improves or deteriorates.
Goodwill, Other Intangible Assets and Other Long-Lived Assets - We account for goodwill and other intangible assets under the guidance of ASC Subtopic 350-10, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” Under ASC Subtopic 350-10, goodwill is not amortized; however, we perform an annual impairment review at June 30 of every year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. We perform impairment reviews for our reporting units, which we have determined to be: Americas, EMEA, and APAC. To perform our impairment review, we use a fair-value method, primarily the income approach, based on the present value of future cash flows, which involves management’s judgments and assumptions about the amounts of those cash flows and the discount rates used. The estimated fair value is then compared with the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including recorded goodwill. Goodwill and other intangible assets are then subject to risk of write-down to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value.
We will continue to monitor market conditions and determine if any additional interim reviews of goodwill, other intangibles or long-lived assets are warranted. Deterioration in the market or actual results as compared with our projections may ultimately result in a future impairment. In the event we determine that assets are impaired in the future, we would need to recognize a non-cash impairment charge, which could have a material adverse effect on our combined balance sheet and results of operations.
We also review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets carrying amount may not be recoverable. We conduct our long-lived asset impairment analyses in accordance with ASC Subtopic 360-10-5, “Property, Plant, and Equipment.” ASC Subtopic 360-10-5 requires us to group assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities and to evaluate the asset group against the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows.
Other intangible assets with definite lives continue to be amortized over their estimated useful lives. Indefinite and definite lived intangible assets are also subject to impairment testing. Indefinite lived assets are tested annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired. Definite lived intangible assets are tested whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. A considerable amount of management judgment and assumptions are required in performing the impairment tests, principally in determining the fair value of the assets. While we believe our judgments and assumptions were reasonable, different assumptions could change the estimated fair values and, therefore, impairment charges could be required.
Employee Benefit Plans - We provide a range of benefits to our employees and certain retired employees, including pensions and postretirement health care coverage. Plan assets and obligations are recorded annually based on the company’s measurement date utilizing various actuarial assumptions such as discount rates, expected return on plan assets, compensation increases, retirement and mortality rates, and health care cost trend rates as of that date. The approach we use to determine the annual assumptions are as follows:

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Discount Rate - Our discount rate assumptions are based on the interest rate of noncallable high-quality corporate bonds, with appropriate consideration of our pension plans’ participants’ demographics and benefit payment terms.
Expected Return on Plan Assets - Our expected return on plan assets assumptions are based on our expectation of the long-term average rate of return on assets in the pension funds, which is reflective of the current and projected asset mix of the funds and considers the historical returns earned on the funds.
Compensation increase - Our compensation increase assumptions reflect our long-term actual experience, the near-term outlook and assumed inflation
Retirement and Mortality Rates - Our retirement and mortality rate assumptions are based primarily on actual plan experience and mortality tables.
Health Care Cost Trend Rates - Our health care cost trend rate assumptions are developed based on historical cost data, near-term outlook and an assessment of likely long-term trends
Measurements of net periodic benefit cost are based on the assumptions used for the previous year-end measurements of assets and obligations. We review our actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and make modifications to the assumptions when appropriate. As required by U.S. GAAP, the effects of the modifications are recorded currently or amortized over future periods. We have developed the assumptions with the assistance of our independent actuaries and other relevant sources, and we believe that the assumptions used are reasonable; however, changes in these assumptions could impact our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Refer to Note 18, “Employee Benefit Plans,” of the Audited Combined Financial Statements for a summary of the impact of a .5% change in the discount rate and rate of return on plan assets and a 1% change on health care trend rates would have on our financial statements.
Product Liability - We are subject in the normal course of business to product liability lawsuits. To the extent permitted under applicable laws, our exposure to losses from these lawsuits is mitigated by insurance with self-insurance retention limits. We record product liability reserves for our self-insured portion of any pending or threatened product liability actions. Our reserve is based upon two estimates. First, we track the population of all outstanding pending and threatened product liability cases to determine an appropriate case reserve for each based upon our best judgment and the advice of legal counsel. These estimates are continually evaluated and adjusted based upon changes to the facts and circumstances surrounding the case. Second, we determine the amount of additional reserve required to cover incurred but not reported product liability issues and to account for possible adverse development of the established case reserves (collectively referred to as IBNR). This analysis is performed at least twice annually. We have established a position within the actuarially determined range, which we believe is the best estimate of the IBNR liability.
Income Taxes - We account for income taxes under the guidance of ASC Subtopic 740-10, “Income Taxes.” Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We record a valuation allowance that represents a reserve on deferred tax assets for which utilization is not more likely than not. Management judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities, and the valuation allowance recorded against our net deferred tax assets. We do not currently provide for additional U.S. and foreign income taxes which would become payable upon repatriation of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries.
We measure and record income tax contingency accruals under the guidance of ASC Subtopic 740-10. We recognize liabilities for uncertain income tax positions based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step requires us to estimate and measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. It is inherently difficult and subjective to estimate such amounts, as we must determine the probability of various possible outcomes. We reevaluate these uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis or when new information becomes available to management. These reevaluations are based on factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, successfully settled issues under audit, expirations due to statutes, and new audit activity. Such a change in recognition or measurement could result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an increase to the tax accrual.
Stock-Based Compensation - The computation of the expense associated with stock-based compensation requires the use of certain valuation models and based on projected achievement of underlying performance criteria for performance shares. We currently use a Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of our stock options and Monte Carlo analysis to calculate the total shareholder return portion of performance shares. The Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo models require assumptions regarding the volatility of the company’s stock, the expected life of the stock award and the company’s dividend ratio. We primarily use historical data to determine the assumptions to be used in the Black-Scholes model and have no reason to believe that future data is likely to differ materially from historical data. However, changes in the assumptions to reflect future stock price volatility, future dividend payments and future stock award exercise experience could result in a change in the assumptions used to value awards in the future and may result in a material change to the fair value calculation of stock-based awards.
Warranties - In the normal course of business, we provide our customers warranties covering workmanship, and in some cases materials, on products manufactured by us. Such warranties generally provide that products will be free from defects for periods ranging from 12 months to 60 months with certain equipment having longer-term warranties. If a product fails to comply with our warranty, we may be obligated, at

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our expense, to correct any defect by repairing or replacing such defective product. We provide for an estimate of costs that may be incurred under our warranty at the time product revenue is recognized based on historical warranty experience for the related product or estimates of projected losses due to specific warranty issues on new products. These costs primarily include labor and materials, as necessary, associated with repair or replacement. The primary factors that affect our warranty liability include the number of shipped units and historical and anticipated rates or warranty claims. As these factors are impacted by actual experience and future expectations, we assess the adequacy of our recorded warranty liability and adjust the amounts as necessary.
Restructuring Charges - Restructuring charges for exit and disposal activities are recognized when the liability is incurred. The company accounts for restructuring charges under the guidance of ASC Subtopic 420-10, “Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations.” The liability for the restructuring charge associated with an exit or disposal activity is measured initially at its fair value.
Recent Accounting Changes and Pronouncements
In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” This update changes the guidance on accounting for inventory accounted for on a first-in first-out basis (FIFO). Under the revised standard, an entity should measure FIFO inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measured on a last-in, first-out basis (LIFO). The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. We believe the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, “Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement.” This update provides guidance on accounting for a software license in a cloud computing arrangement. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. Further, all software licenses are within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification Subtopic 350-40 and will be accounted for consistent with other licenses of intangible assets. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. We believe the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” To simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs, this update requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts, rather than as a deferred asset. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this update. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early application permitted. The guidance will be applied on a retrospective basis. We are evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on our combined financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 820)—Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.” This update amends the current consolidation guidance for both the variable interest entity (VIE) and voting interest entity (VOE) consolidation models. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. We believe the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.

In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, “Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items.” This update eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. ASU 2015-01 is effective for the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. A reporting entity may apply the amendments prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. We believe the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern.” This update provided guidance on management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective in the first annual period ending after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. We believe the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This update provided a principles-based approach to revenue recognition to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU provides a five-step model to be applied to all contracts with customers. The five steps are to identify the contract(s) with the customer, identify the performance obligations in the contact, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. The revenue standard is effective for the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 (as finalized by the FASB in August 2015 in ASU 2015-14), and can be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the update recognized at the date of initial application along with additional disclosures. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date—the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We are evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of this ASU will have on our combined financial statements.


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In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” This ASU changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in Accounting Standards Codification Subtopic 205-20, and now requires a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. There will also be additional disclosures required. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2014. The significance of this guidance for us is dependent on any future disposals.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.”  This new standard generally requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits (UTBs) against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions. Under the new standard, UTBs will be netted against all available same-jurisdiction loss or other tax carryforwards that would be utilized, rather than only against carryforwards that are created by the UTBs. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013.  The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, “Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity.” This ASU changes a parent entity’s accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity. A parent entity is required to release any related cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income in the following circumstances: (i) a parent entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided; (ii) a partial sale of an equity method investment that is a foreign entity; (iii) a partial sale of an equity method investment that is not a foreign entity whereby the partial sale represents a complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity that held the equity method investment; and (iv) the sale of an investment in a foreign entity. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.

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MANAGEMENT
Executive Officers Following the Spin-Off

The following table sets forth the information as of [_____] regarding the individuals who are expected to serve as our executive officers following the Spin-Off and their anticipated titles following the Spin-Off. All of these individuals are currently employees of Manitowoc ParentCo or its subsidiaries. After the Spin-Off, none of these individuals will continue to be employees of Manitowoc ParentCo or its subsidiaries. Additional executive officers are expected to be appointed prior to the Spin-Off and information concerning those executive officers is expected to be included in an amendment to this Information Statement.
Name
Age
Position(s)
Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser
45
President and Chief Executive Officer
John O. Stewart
57
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Josef Matosevic
44
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Maurice D. Jones
55
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Richard N. Caron
59
Senior Vice President Innovation
[___]
[___]
Senior Vice President Strategy, Human Resources and Marketing

Mr. Muehlhaeuser was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Manitowoc Foodservice effective July 28, 2015. Prior to his appointment, he had served as Chairman and Managing Partner of Karl-H. Muehlhaeuser GmbH & Co KG, a leader in the development, production, distribution and service of rail-bound and trackless tunneling and mining equipment as well as machinery solutions for concrete and chemical applications, since 2013. He previously served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Europe/Africa/Middle East for AGCO Corporation (“AGCO”), a leading manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and related replacement parts, in 2012. Prior thereto, Mr. Muehlhaeuser was Senior Vice President - Strategy & Integration and General Manager, Eastern Europe/Asia at AGCO from 2009 to 2011. From 2005 to 2011, Mr. Muehlhaeuser served as Senior Vice President - Strategy & Integration at AGCO, and from 2007 to 2011 he also served as General Manager - Engines. Prior to joining AGCO in 2005, he led the Global Strategy and Organization Practice at Arthur D. Little, Ltd., an international management consulting firm, was a member of the firm’s Global Management Team and was the firm’s Managing Director, Switzerland. Mr. Muehlhaeuser is Chairman of the Board of Muehlhaeuser Holding Ltd. (Switzerland) and Chairman of the Board of FASTER S.p.A. (Italy). Mr. Muehlhaeuser studied Business Administration at the European Business Schools in Oestrich Winkel and London, as well as the Universidad Argentina de la Empresa, and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from EBS University of Business and Law.
Mr. Stewart was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Manitowoc Foodservice effective November 9, 2015. Prior to his appointment, his most recent position was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Hostess Brands, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of cake and bread products, which he held from 2010 until May 2013. From May 2013 until his appointment with Manitowoc Foodservice, Mr. Stewart was retired. Before joining Hostess Brands, Inc. in 2010, Mr. Stewart served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc., a publicly-traded carbonated soft drinks company, from 2006 until 2010. From 1990 to 2005, Mr. Stewart served in various finance roles within the business of Diageo PLC, a publicly traded premium spirits business, including as the Chief Financial Officer of Diageo PLC’s subsidiary Diageo North America, Inc. from 2001 until 2004. Mr. Stewart holds a Bachelor of Accountancy degree from the University of Glasgow and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland.
Mr. Matosevic was promoted to Senior Vice President of Global Operational Excellence for Manitowoc ParentCo in 2014 after serving as the Executive Vice President - Global Operations and Purchasing for Manitowoc Cranes since early 2012. Prior to joining Manitowoc ParentCo, Mr. Matosevic served in various executive positions with Oshkosh Corporation, a designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies, from 2008-2012, including as that company’s Executive Vice President, Global Manufacturing Operations from 2010-2012, with responsibilities for the defense segment, global operating systems and lean deployment. He previously served as Vice President of Global Operations from 2005 to 2007 and Chief Operating Officer from 2007 to 2008 at Wynnchurch Capital/Android Industries, a sub-assembler and sequencer of complex modules for automotive original equipment manufacturers. Mr. Matosevic has over 20 years of global operating and business experience, with skills and experience in Lean Six Sigma practices, automation, and supply chain development.
Mr. Jones has been General Counsel and Secretary of Manitowoc ParentCo since 1999 and was elected Vice President in 2002 and a Senior Vice President in 2004. Prior to joining Manitowoc ParentCo, Mr. Jones was a shareholder in the law firm of Davis and Kuelthau, S.C., and served as legal counsel for Banta Corporation.
Mr. Caron was promoted to Senior Vice President Innovation of Manitowoc Foodservice in 2015. Previously, he served as EVP Global Marketing and Innovation for Manitowoc Foodservice and as Manitowoc Foodservice’s Chief Technology Officer, a position that he has held since 2005 as a former Enodis employee.  Under his leadership, Mr. Caron was instrumental in the development and success of the Education and Technology Center.  He has also led a variety of new product development initiatives, which have helped distinguish the company as a technology leader in the foodservice industry. Prior to Manitowoc/Enodis, Mr. Caron served as Chief Executive Officer for the Moseley Corporation in Franklin, Massachusetts.  Other key professional experience included serving as president and chief executive officer of

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TurboChef, Inc. in Dallas, Texas.  Before TurboChef, Mr. Caron was managing director of the consumer products practice at Arthur D. Little (ADL) in Cambridge, Massachusetts.  During his 19-year affiliation with ADL, Mr. Caron led many consulting assignments involving technology, strategy, and product development. In addition, Mr. Caron holds several patents in the foodservice industry, including automated frying and rapid cooking systems. Mr. Caron is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology where he earned Master of Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering Practice.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board of Directors Following the Spin-Off
The following table sets forth information with respect to those persons who are expected to serve on our Board of Directors following the Spin-Off. We are in the process of identifying the individuals who will be our directors following the Spin-Off, and we expect to provide details regarding these individuals in an amendment to this Information Statement. The following table sets forth information as of [______] regarding individuals who are expected to serve as our directors following the Spin-Off.
Name
Age
Position(s)
Dino Bianco
53
Director
Joan K. Chow
55
Director
Thomas D. Davis
60
Director
Cynthia M. Egnotovich
58
Director; Chairperson of the Board
Timothy J. Fenton
58
Director
Andrew Langham
42
Director
Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser
45
Director

Mr. Bianco will be a member of our Board, the chairperson of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Bianco was elected to the Board of Directors of Manitowoc ParentCo in May 2015. He formerly served as Executive Vice President (from 2012 to April, 2015) of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: KRFT) and President of its Beverages business (from 2013 to April, 2015). Kraft Foods Group, Inc., headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, is one of the largest consumer packaged food and beverage companies in North America. Mr. Bianco previously served as Senior Vice President of Kraft Foods Group, Inc. and President of Kraft Canada (2005-2012) and Vice President of Marketing for Kraft’s Beverages, Desserts, Grocery and Cereals businesses (2001 to 2005). Mr. Bianco joined Kraft in 1990 as Finance Manager and held several roles in finance, financial planning and analysis, sales strategy and marketing. Mr. Bianco is a Chartered Professional Accountant, and prior to joining Kraft he was employed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. In addition Mr. Bianco is a past chair of Food and Consumer Products of Canada, past member of the Board of The Grocery Foundation, and past member of the Board of Trustees of the United Way of Toronto.
Mr. Bianco brings extensive relevant experience to Manitowoc Foodservice's Board of Directors with his 25 years of financial, marketing and senior management experience with one of the largest food and beverage companies in North America. This experience is amplified by his service as past chair of Food and Consumer Products of Canada, past member of the Board of The Grocery Foundation, and past member of the Board of Trustees of the United Way of Toronto.
Ms. Chow will be a member of our Board, the chairperson of the Compensation Committee and a member of the Corporate Governance Committee. Ms. Chow has been a director of Manitowoc ParentCo since 2012 and serves as a member of Manitowoc ParentCo's Compensation and Corporate Governance Committees. Ms. Chow was the Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at ConAgra Foods, Inc. (NYSE: CAG) from 2007 to August, 2015. ConAgra Foods, headquartered in Omaha, NE, is one of North America’s leading packaged food companies. Prior to joining ConAgra in 2007, Ms. Chow was employed for nine years with Sears Holdings Corporation in various marketing positions of increasing responsibility, having served as Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer of Sears Retail immediately prior to taking the position with ConAgra. Prior to that, she served in executive positions with Information Resources Inc. and Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Inc. Ms. Chow currently serves on the Board of Feeding America, a leading hunger-relief charity in the United States.
Ms. Chow led ConAgra's global marketing team, including integrated marketing planning, advertising, digital, social media, consumer insights, brand design, and multicultural marketing. Ms. Chow's extensive leadership experience in marketing, advertising and consumer insights brings a valuable perspective to Manitowoc Foodservice's Board of Directors.
Mr. Davis will be a member of our Board, a member of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Davis has served as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Viskase Companies, Inc. (“Viskase”), a meat casing company, since 2011, and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Viskase since 2007. Before joining Viskase in 2007, Mr. Davis served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Specialty Foods Group, Inc., a producer of premium meat products (2000 to 2006). He also served in various executive positions with Smithfield Foods, Inc. (1995 to 1999), and in various operational and financial roles with John Morrell & Company from 1980 until it was acquired by Smithfield Foods in 1995. Mr. Davis has an M.B.A. from Benedictine University and a B.S. from SUNY-Plattsburgh. Mr. Davis’s experience as Chief Executive Officer at two food processing companies, as well as his operational and financial background in the food processing industry, provide a valuable perspective to Manitowoc Foodservice's Board of Directors.

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Ms. Egnotovich will be the Chairperson of the Board and the chairperson of the Corporate Governance Committee. Ms. Egnotovich has been a director of Manitowoc ParentCo since 2008 and currently serves as Chair of Manitowoc ParentCo’s Compensation Committee and a member of its Audit Committee. She served as President, Customer Service of Aerospace Systems of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE: UTX) from 2012 until her retirement in 2013. United Technologies Corporation (UTC), headquartered in Hartford CT, is a diversified company that provides a broad range of high-technology products and services to the global aerospace and building systems industries. The UTC Aerospace Systems Customer Service organization focused on program management of customer long-term agreements, sales, and technical support. Previous to her position with UTC, Ms. Egnotovich was Vice President (2002 to 2012) and Segment President, Nacelles and Interior Systems (2007 to 2012) of Goodrich Corporation. Goodrich Corporation was a leading aerospace manufacturer, located in Charlotte, NC, that was acquired by UTC in 2012. Ms. Egnotovich previously served as Segment President, Engine Systems (2005 to 2007); Segment President, Electronic Systems (2003 to 2005); and Segment President, Engine and Safety Systems (2002 to 2003), all at Goodrich Corporation. Ms. Egnotovich held other positions of increasing responsibility since joining Goodrich in 1986. Ms. Egnotovich also serves as a board member of  Hexcel Corporation (NYSE: HXL) located in Stamford, CT.
Ms. Egnotovich brings senior management, accounting, and financial controls experience to Manitowoc Foodservice's Board of Directors. Ms. Egnotovich's financial controls and accounting expertise had their foundation when she served as a financial analyst and then controller of a division of Goodrich. From there she moved to other positions of increasing responsibility, serving as president of various business segments within Goodrich, and until 2013, as President, Customer Service of Aerospace Systems of UTC until her retirement in 2013. Her background and experience in finance, accounting, and senior management in various segments of large manufacturing companies make her well suited to serve on Manitowoc Foodservice's Board of Directors.
Mr. Fenton will be a member of the Board, a member of the Audit Committee and a member of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Fenton served as Chief Operating Officer of McDonald’s Corporation, a publicly-traded franchisor and operator of restaurants, from July 2012 until his retirement on December 31, 2014. In his role as Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Fenton was responsible for global supply chain, franchising and development. Prior to becoming Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Fenton served as President, McDonald's Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa, with responsibility for operations in 38 countries at more than 8,800 restaurants (January 2005 to June 2012), and as President, East Division for McDonald’s USA (May 2003 to January 2005). Prior to his retirement, Mr. Fenton was employed by McDonald’s Corporation for more than 40 years. Mr. Fenton also owns and manages ten McDonald’s Corporation franchises in Florida.
Mr. Fenton’s experience in senior leadership roles at one of the world’s largest fast-food restaurant companies, with oversight for major market operations and key corporate functions including global supply chain, gives him an industry perspective that is valuable to Manitowoc Foodservice’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Langham will be a member of the Board, a member of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Langham has been General Counsel of Icahn Enterprises L.P. (a diversified holding company engaged in a variety of businesses, including investment, automotive, energy, gaming, railcar, food packaging, metals, real estate and home fashion) since 2014. From 2005 to January 2015, Mr. Langham was Assistant General Counsel of Icahn Enterprises. Prior to joining Icahn Enterprises, Mr. Langham was an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP focusing on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate matters. Mr. Langham has been a director of: CVR Refining, LP, an independent downstream energy limited partnership, since September 2014; and CVR Energy, Inc., a diversified holding company primarily engaged in the petroleum refining and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing industries, since September 2014. CVR Refining and CVR Energy are each indirectly controlled by Carl C. Icahn. Mr. Langham received a B.A. from Whitman College, and a J.D. from the University of Washington.
Mr. Langham's legal background, particularly his expertise in corporate matters, finance, and mergers and acquisitions, provides a valuable perspective to Manitowoc Foodservice's Board of Directors. His connection with the food packaging business will provide additional insight as a Board member. As General Counsel of Icahn Enterprises L.P. he also brings relevant experience with corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s biographical information is set forth above under “Management.”
As the President and Chief Executive Office of Manitowoc Foodservice Mr. Muehlhaeuser's day-to-day leadership of the business will be an invaluable contribution to the Manitowoc Foodservice Board of Directors. His prior senior management experience in equipment and manufacturing industries and his multi-functional expertise, including strategy and integration, operational execution, financial acumen, capital markets knowledge, and strong channel and brand management, offers Manitowoc Foodservice a unique set of skills as it positions itself for long-term, sustainable growth.
Director Independence
NYSE rules require that our Board have a majority of independent directors. Immediately following the Distribution Date, our Board will have a majority of independent directors, and our Board committees will be comprised of only independent directors.
Committees of the Board
Effective upon completion of the Spin-Off, our Board will have the following committees, each of which will operate under a written charter that will be posted on our Web site prior to the Spin-Off.
Audit Committee

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The Audit Committee will be established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) and Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act. The responsibilities of our Audit Committee will include, among other duties, overseeing:
our independent auditors’ qualifications, independence, performance and interactions with management;
management’s review of our annual audited financial statements;
the integrity of our financial statements, including the use of any unusual accounting methods and any issues resulting from the use of such methods;
earnings releases and other public financial communications;
the performance of our internal auditors and internal audit function;
internal procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints regarding our accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters;
our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and
our guidelines and policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management.

The Audit Committee will consist entirely of independent directors, and we intend that each will meet the independence requirements set forth in the listing standards of the NYSE, Rule 10A-3 under the Exchange Act and the Audit Committee charter. Each member of the Audit Committee will be financially literate and have accounting or related financial management expertise as such terms are interpreted by our Board in its business judgment. The initial members of the Audit Committee will be determined prior to the Spin-Off.
Compensation Committee
The responsibilities of our Compensation Committee will include the following:
reviewing and approving corporate goals and objectives relevant to executive compensation;
setting compensation policy and administering compensation plans on behalf of the Board;
reviewing and recommending to the Board for approval the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and other key executives;
annually appraising the Chief Executive Officer’s performance;
evaluating compensation levels and payouts for the Chief Executive Officer and other executives against an appropriate comparison group;
reviewing and commenting on strategic and financial plans to determine their relationship to the compensation program;
reviewing and approving new compensation plans;
recommending pay levels for non-employee Board members;
reviewing and approving, in coordination with the Audit Committee, the contents of SEC and other regulatory filings relating to compensation matters, including the Compensation Discussion and Analysis and related executive compensation disclosures.

The Compensation Committee will consist entirely of independent directors, and we intend that each will meet the independence requirements set forth in the listing standards of the NYSE and the Compensation Committee charter. The members of the Compensation Committee will be “non-employee directors” (within the meaning of Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act) and “outside directors” (within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code).
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
We do not anticipate that any of the Compensation Committee's members will be:
an officer, employee or former officer of Manitowoc Foodservice;
a participant in a "related person" transaction occurring after January 1, 2013 (for a description of our policy on related person transactions, see "Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions - Procedures for Approval of Related Party Transactions"); or
an executive officer of another entity at which one of our executive officers serves on the Board of Directors.

Corporate Governance Committee
The responsibilities of our Corporate Governance Committee will include the following:
evaluating and recommending current directors for re-election and new candidates to fill existing or expected vacancies;
recommending the frequency, agenda, location and timing of Board meetings to the Chief Executive Officer;
reviewing the size, composition and independence of the Board, as well as the number and structure of Board committees;
reviewing validly submitted stockholder proposals;
reviewing our stock ownership guidelines and monitoring directors’ compliance with the stock ownership guidelines; and
facilitating an executive session at each regular Board meeting for non-management directors.


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The Corporate Governance Committee will consist entirely of independent directors, and we intend that each will meet the independence requirements set forth in the listing standards of the NYSE and the Corporate Governance Committee charter. The initial members of the Corporate Governance Committee will be determined prior to the Spin-Off.
Code of Conduct
We will adopt a written code of conduct, or the “Code of Conduct,” that applies to all of our employees. The Code of Conduct will reflect our commitment to operate our business in a manner that meets the highest ethical standards. It will include or refer to policies and rules that cover ethical and legal practices for nearly every aspect of our business. A copy of the Code of Conduct will be posted on our Web site prior to the Spin-Off.
Director Nomination Process
We will adopt corporate governance guidelines that will be effective at or prior to the Distribution Date and will contain information concerning the responsibilities of the Corporate Governance Committee with respect to identifying and evaluating future director candidates.
The Corporate Governance Committee will evaluate future director candidates in accordance with the director membership criteria described in our corporate governance guidelines. The Corporate Governance Committee will evaluate a candidate’s qualifications to serve as a member of our Board based on the skills and characteristics of individual directors as well as the composition of our Board as a whole. In addition, the Corporate Governance Committee will evaluate a candidate’s professional skills and background, areas of expertise, experience in relevant industries, age, diversity, geographic background and number of other directorships, along with qualities expected of all directors, including integrity, judgment, acumen and the time and ability to make a constructive contribution to our Board. The Corporate Governance Committee, along with our Board, will consider a candidate in the context of our Board as a whole to determine the appropriate mix of backgrounds and experiences among our Board members as we believe that varying viewpoints better represent our stockholders, employees, business partners and consumers and contribute to a more informed and effective decision-making process.
Communication with Non-Management Members of Our Board of Directors
Information for stockholders and other parties interested in communicating with our Board or our independent directors, individually or as a group, will be posted on our Web site as part of our corporate governance guidelines. Our director of investor relations and/or our general counsel will forward such communications to the Board or to individual directors, as applicable. Any communication that our director of investor relations or our general counsel determines, in his or her discretion, to be offensive, dangerous, harmful, illegal, illegible, not understandable or nonsensical may, at the option of such person, not be forwarded. Neither Manitowoc Foodservice nor the Board nor any director shall be obligated to send any reply or response to the interested party, except to indicate to the interested party, if requested, whether the interested party’s communication was forwarded to the Board or the applicable Board member.
Stock Ownership Guidelines
Our corporate governance guidelines will contain stock ownership guidelines for non-management directors. The guidelines will provide that each non-management director should acquire and hold an amount of our stock with a value at least equal to five times the director’s total annual cash retainer, excluding any meeting fees or any additional retainer for committee chair positions. The guideline requires the stock ownership amount to be met by the end of the fifth full calendar year after the director is first elected to the Board. Directors are required to retain net shares upon vesting of equity awards until achieving the stock ownership guideline.
For purposes of the guidelines, stock ownership will include shares owned outright, restricted stock and restricted stock units, but will not include unexercised stock options. As of December 31, 2015, each of the directors to whom these guidelines applied was either in compliance or expected to be in compliance within the five-year time period provided for initial compliance.
Compliance will be measured annually at the first Board meeting in a given year, commencing in the sixth full calendar year after a director is first elected as a member of the Board, and will be based on each director’s stock ownership and the stock price as of the close of business on the last day of the preceding calendar year.


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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Introduction
The discussion and analysis below are designed to assist shareholders with understanding the objectives of the executive compensation program of Manitowoc ParentCo prior to the Spin-Off and our executive compensation program after the Spin-Off, the different components of compensation paid to the persons identified in the 2015 Summary Compensation Table below, who are referred to collectively as our named executive officers, and the basis for the compensation decisions affecting those persons. Mr. Muehlhaeuser and Mr. Stewart are identified as named executive officers because they are expected to serve as, respectively, our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer after the Spin-Off, although they were not named executive officers of Manitowoc ParentCo during 2015. This discussion and analysis should be read together with the compensation tables located elsewhere in this Information Statement.
The information provided for 2015 and any prior periods reflects compensation earned at Manitowoc ParentCo or its subsidiaries for each of named executive officers based on their respective roles with Manitowoc ParentCo or its subsidiaries during 2015 or such prior periods, if any, and the design and objectives of Manitowoc ParentCo’s executive compensation programs in place prior to the Spin-Off.
All 2015 executive compensation decisions for our named executive officers prior to the Spin-Off were or will be made or overseen by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Manitowoc ParentCo (the “Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee”). Executive compensation decisions following the Spin-Off will be made by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Manitowoc Foodservice (the “Manitowoc Foodservice Compensation Committee”). We currently anticipate that, except as otherwise described in this Compensation Discussion and Analysis, compensation programs for our named executive officers immediately following the Spin-Off will be similar to the programs currently used by Manitowoc ParentCo for its executive officers.
2015 Say-on-Pay Advisory Vote
In 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo’s say-on-pay advisory vote received support from over 98% of shares voted. We believe that this result demonstrates a strong endorsement by Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders of its executive compensation program design, decisions and policies. The vote was one of many factors considered by the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee in reviewing its executive compensation program. Manitowoc ParentCo did not make any changes to its executive compensation program in direct response to this vote.
Compensation Program Administration
The Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee has been, and after the Spin-Off the Manitowoc Foodservice Compensation Committee will be, primarily responsible for administering our executive compensation program. That role entails reviewing and approving all elements of the executive compensation program that cover the named executive officers. The review includes an annual consideration of business strategy and talent needs and alignment of compensation to performance and shareholder interests. The Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee engaged an independent compensation consultant in fiscal 2014 and fiscal 2015, hiring Towers Watson to assist with its duties, including its review of the executive compensation program.

Compensation Strategy
Manitowoc ParentCo’s executive compensation program has been intended to align the interests of its executives with the interests of its shareholders as well as to motivate its executives to maximize long-term total returns to its shareholders. For these reasons, the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee has designed the executive compensation program consistent with market typical/best practices to ensure strong alignment between executive pay and Manitowoc ParentCo’s performance. A strong element of the design has been to provide incentive-based compensation that is directly tied to Manitowoc ParentCo’s performance. The Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee has annually reviewed the key elements of the program considering Manitowoc ParentCo’s business strategy and talent needs. Manitowoc ParentCo’s executive compensation program has sought to provide competitive total compensation opportunities, at costs to Manitowoc ParentCo that are consistent with the opportunities provided, to attract, motivate and retain highly-qualified executives critical to the achievement of Manitowoc ParentCo’s financial and strategic goals.
Key objectives and elements of the philosophy have included the following:
Paying for performance . A significant portion of the compensation paid to executives of Manitowoc ParentCo has been incentive-based and “at risk,” and could be earned based on the achievement of Manitowoc ParentCo’s financial goals and/or stock price appreciation. (Incentive awards based on achievement of specific goals have been capped at 200% of the targeted award opportunity.) As previously disclosed by Manitowoc ParentCo, in January 2015, in view of its intention to pursue the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee determined that it would not serve the interests of Manitowoc ParentCo to grant to executive officers performance shares in 2015 (in addition to stock options), which would have a multi-year performance period. Instead, given the difficulty of goal setting as a result of the announced intention to separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies by the end of the first quarter of 2016, as well as the additional retentive value of stock options and restricted stock, in 2015 the executive officers of Manitowoc ParentCo received a grant of restricted stock units (weighted 50%) and stock options (weighted 50%).

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Providing market competitive compensation . Pay levels have been targeted to be, on average, at market median levels based on individual factors (such as experience, length of service, time in their role, and individual performance), internal structure and internal and external equity, business needs, Manitowoc ParentCo’s performance, comparable positions at general industrial companies of similar size, and other factors.
Encouraging long service . Manitowoc ParentCo has offered several retirement and savings plans, which pay benefits after retirement and provide employees with the opportunity to earn employer contributions or save pre-tax dollars for retirement.
Facilitating executive stock ownership . Long-term incentive awards to executives of Manitowoc ParentCo have been solely equity-based, and executive officers of Manitowoc ParentCo have been subject to stock ownership guidelines, including a potential retention requirement, to ensure meaningful ongoing alignment with shareholders’ interests, although comparator groups have been used when considering specific components of compensation.

Actual total compensation has been subject to variation from target compensation based on the individual’s performance and Manitowoc ParentCo’s financial and stock price performance. In accordance with SEC proxy disclosure rules, the Summary Compensation Table below shows the grant date fair value of long-term incentive (LTI) grants, which is often very different from the actual realized and realizable/current values (if any amount is even earned) of such awards. The Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee has reviewed annually officer pay tally sheets detailing the past several years of actual and target compensation, outstanding long-term incentive awards (including the potential realizable value at various stock prices), accumulated deferred compensation balances, and potential change-in-control severance amounts.
In connection with its executive compensation determinations, Manitowoc ParentCo has reviewed third-party market survey data among comparable companies and broader market trends/developments, as provided by the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee’s compensation consultant, which in 2015 was Towers Watson. Given the range of its businesses prior to the Spin-Off, in setting market-based pay levels Manitowoc ParentCo has generally reviewed market data provided from surveys of comparably-sized general industrial companies; a specific peer group has not typically been used, although comparator groups have been used when considering specific components of compensation. Survey data of comparable positions has been analyzed annually in considering adjustments to base salaries and target short-term and long-term incentive award opportunities. Survey data has also been reviewed periodically to help maintain the competitiveness of all elements of compensation.


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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation Elements
Manitowoc ParentCo’s executive compensation program is described in more detail below, by element and in total.
Element
Purpose
Characteristics
Base Salary
Establish a certain element of pay for an individual’s competencies, skills, experience and performance relative to his/her current job
Not at risk; eligible for annual performance-based merit increase consideration and adjustments for changes in job responsibilities
Short-Term Incentives
Motivate and reward the achievement of annual Manitowoc ParentCo financial goals aligned to the key strategic objectives for the year
Performance-based (variable) cash opportunity; amount earned will vary based on actual company financial results achieved
Long-Term Incentives(1)
Motivate and reward the achievement of specific financial goals, Relative TSR performance and stock price appreciation over time for the prior fiscal year award(1)
All of the award opportunity is performance-based with the amount realized, if any, by the executive dependent upon multi-year company financial results and stock price performance(1)
Retirement Benefits
Encourage long service with Manitowoc ParentCo by providing retirement plan contributions that can grow in value over an executive’s career
Both fixed and variable aspects; contributions drive growth of funds and future payments
Benefits and Perquisites
Provide additional financial security and other enhanced benefits for executives (perquisites are limited)
Generally fixed; actual cost is based on participation and usage
Change in Control (“CIC”) Continued Employment and Severance Benefits
Provide continuity of the leadership team leading up to and after a change in control
Contingent component; provides for continued employment upon a CIC and severance benefits if an executive’s employment is terminated following a CIC

(1)
As previously disclosed by Manitowoc ParentCo, in January 2015, in view of its intention to pursue the Spin-Off, the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee determined that it would not serve the interests of Manitowoc ParentCo to grant to executive officers performance shares in 2015 (in addition to stock options), which would have a multi-year performance period. Instead, given the difficulty of goal setting as a result of the announced intention to separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies by the end of the first quarter of 2016, as well as the additional retentive value of stock options and restricted stock, in 2015 the executive officers of Manitowoc ParentCo received grants of restricted stock units (weighted 50%) and stock options (weighted 50%).
In setting total compensation, Manitowoc ParentCo has applied a consistent approach for all of its executive officers. Executive officers also have been eligible to receive base salary and incentive pay increases at the time of promotions. In connection with promotions, the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee may have increased base salary and target incentive award percentages, and made additional incentive grants. Prior to August 2015, Mr. Muehlhaeuser was not an executive officer of Manitowoc ParentCo, and his compensation was determined through arm’s length negotiations in connection with his recruitment to be an executive officer of Manitowoc ParentCo prior to the Spin-Off and then become our President and Chief Executive Officer following the Spin-Off, as described further below. Prior to November 2015, Mr. Stewart was not an executive officer of Manitowoc ParentCo, and his compensation was determined through arm’s length negotiations in connection with his recruitment to be an employee of Manitowoc ParentCo prior to the Spin-Off and then become our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer following the Spin-Off, as described further below.
Additional detail regarding each pay element is presented below. Other than the Change in Control Severance Arrangements (Contingent Employment Agreements) and Messrs. Muehlhaeuser's and Stewart's employment agreements described below, Manitowoc ParentCo has not had employment agreements with any of the Manitowoc Foodservice named executive officers.
Base Salaries . Manitowoc ParentCo has reviewed salaries annually, and based adjustments, if any, on consideration of Manitowoc ParentCo’s overall budget for base salaries for the year, individual factors (competencies, skills, experience, and performance), internal equity, and market pay practice data. Based upon the survey data provided by the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee’s compensation consultant, the base salaries for the named executive officers, on average, continued to approximate the median of base salaries of comparable positions, considering an individual’s experience, performance and other factors. In connection with the recruitment of Mr. Muehlhaeuser to serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer after the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo negotiated an annual base salary for Mr. Muehlhaeuser of $800,000. In connection with the recruitment of Mr. Stewart to serve as our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer after the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo negotiated an annual base salary for Mr. Stewart of $540,000.
Incentive Plans . Manitowoc ParentCo has provided annual and long-term incentive award opportunities to motivate the achievement of the business strategy by specifying key metrics of success. In order to strongly drive results and align performance and payouts, the incentive plans each:
Have included multiple performance measures;

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Have had target performance goals set based on forecasts/budget, business conditions, prior year’s performance, probability of achievement and other factors;
Have varied payouts commensurate with performance results (with potential payouts capped at 200% of the target award opportunity for goal-based plans); and
Have covered different time periods (annual incentive plan covers one year and long-term incentives typically cover three years (or more for stock options) with an ongoing stock ownership requirement).

Manitowoc ParentCo has elected to use a combination of performance measures to ensure management has been motivated and rewarded for earnings growth, cash flow generation, efficient use of capital and total shareholder returns. Accordingly, the annual incentive plan and performance share component of the long-term incentive plan each have used two or more performance metrics (that are not duplicated between the plans), which could change from year-to-year to reflect the critical areas of focus for the respective performance period. The Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee has believed that, collectively, the performance metrics used would best drive long-term shareholder value and align management rewards to Manitowoc ParentCo’s business strategy.
Short-Term Incentives . Annual incentive awards have been made under Manitowoc ParentCo’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, but are referred to in this Information Statement as having been made under Manitowoc ParentCo’s Short-Term Incentive Plan (“STIP”). The annual or short-term incentives were intended to reward eligible participants for maximizing shareholder value.
The 2015 STIP award for Corporate Officers, including Messrs. Matosevic and Jones, was based thirty-five percent (35%) on operating earnings, thirty-five percent (35%) on free-cash flow, and thirty percent (30%) on return on invested capital.
The 2015 target annual incentive award percentages assigned to these named executive officers ranged from 50% to 100% of base salary, based on the position’s responsibilities and business impact. Awards earned under the STIP could range from 0% to 200% of an individual’s target award opportunity based on actual business results versus the target performance goals for the year. Earned awards, if any, would be fully paid out after the end of the year.
In connection with the recruitment of Mr. Muehlhaeuser to serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer after the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo agreed that Mr. Muehlhaeuser will participate in the STIP with a target annual incentive award of 100% of his base salary. The 2015 award will be pro-rated based on Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s date of hire, which was August 3, 2015. The 2015 award opportunity was based on the same performance goals described above for the other named executive officers, and weighted 50% on Corporate performance and 50% on Foodservice performance.
In connection with the recruitment of Mr. Stewart to serve as our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer after the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo agreed that Mr. Stewart will participate in the STIP with a target annual incentive award of 70% of his base salary. The 2015 award will be guaranteed at 100% of the target but pro-rated based on Mr. Stewart’s date of hire, which is November 9, 2015.
The actual incentive award payouts for the named executive officers are presented in the Summary Compensation Table, in the column, “Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation.” The potential dollar range of the 2015 annual incentive awards, by named executive officer, is presented in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards table.
Use of Discretion . The STIP allowed the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee to apply discretion in considering potential adjustments (e.g., certain accounting charges such as bad debt and inventory reserve expenses as well as research and development costs) presented by management to assess performance of continuing operations. In practice, the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee has made a limited number of adjustments, which, for awards to be earned by executives during a particular year, must be determined no later than the ParentCo Compensation Committee’s February meeting.
Long-Term Incentives . Long-term incentive award grants have been made under the Manitowoc ParentCo 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which was approved by shareholders of Manitowoc ParentCo at the Manitowoc ParentCo 2013 Annual Meeting and replaced the Manitowoc ParentCo 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan (the “2003 Stock Plan”). Prior to 2014, long-term incentive awards were granted under the 2003 Stock Plan.
Long-term incentive awards have been intended to align the interests of executives with those of Manitowoc ParentCo shareholders by allowing executives to share in the growth and financial success of Manitowoc ParentCo, as reflected in Manitowoc ParentCo’s stock price and other performance measures. In addition, long-term incentive awards have facilitated the attraction, retention and motivation of executives and key employees.
From 2011 to 2014, all of the long-term award opportunity for senior executives of Manitowoc ParentCo had been “at-risk” - requiring achievement of specific multi-year financial goals or stock price appreciation. From 2010 to 2015; the executive officers of Manitowoc ParentCo have not received time-based restricted stock grants. However, as described above, in 2015 due to the anticipated Spin-Off expected to occur by the end of the first quarter of 2016, the senior executives of Manitowoc ParentCo were granted time-based restricted stock units rather than performance shares. In addition, Manitowoc ParentCo made equity-based retention awards to certain key employees, including Messrs. Matosevic and Jones, to provide additional incentive for the employees to continue in employment and contribute toward the successful completion of the contemplated Spin-Off. These retention awards are described in greater detail below.
Stock Options . Stock options align executives’ interests with those of shareholders, since options only have realizable value if the price of Manitowoc ParentCo stock increases relative to the grant/exercise price. Stock options granted to the named executive officers during fiscal 2015 had the following terms:

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Exercise price is the closing trading price of Manitowoc ParentCo stock on the grant date;
Vest annually in 25% increments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and continuing on each subsequent anniversary until the fourth anniversary; and
Expire 10 years after the grant date.

In connection with Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s recruitment to be our President and Chief Executive Officer, Manitowoc ParentCo granted him an initial award of non-qualified stock options under the Manitowoc ParentCo 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan with a fair market value of $1,000,000 upon the commencement of his employment with Manitowoc ParentCo. The stock options will vest in four equal annual installments on the anniversary of the grant date; however, if Mr. Muehlhaeuser is terminated for any reason other than for cause (as defined in his employment agreement), no less than one half of the stock options will immediately vest. Mr. Muehlhaeuser will also be eligible for future long-term incentive awards. Under his employment agreement, his long-term incentive award grant target is $2,000,000 per year.
In connection with Mr. Stewart’s recruitment to be our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Manitowoc ParentCo has agreed to grant him an initial award of non-qualified stock options under the Manitowoc ParentCo 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan with a fair market value of $700,000 upon the commencement of his employment with Manitowoc ParentCo. The stock options will vest in four equal annual installments on the anniversary of the grant date; however, if Mr. Stewart is terminated for any reason other than for cause (as defined in his employment agreement), no less than one quarter of the stock options will immediately vest. Mr. Stewart will also be eligible for future long-term incentive awards. Under the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Stewart’s long-term incentive award grant target is $700,000 per year.
Restricted Stock Units . In 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo granted the named executive officers other than Messrs. Muehlhaeuser and Stewart time-based restricted stock units which vest 100% on the third anniversary of the grant date. The Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee decided to grant these units rather than performance shares in 2015 due to the anticipated Spin-Off, which is expected to occur by the end of the first quarter 2016.
Performance Shares . Performance share award opportunities were provided to the named executive officers (other than Messrs. Muehlhaeuser and Stewart) in years prior to 2015 to directly align the shares earned, if any, to the achievement of specific multi-year goals. The goals and the performance period have been established by the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee at the time of the award grant.
2014 Performance Share Grant . The 2014 performance share grant could be earned based on performance over the three-year performance period from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016 on the following two equally-weighted measures:
3-year cumulative EVA®. EVA is a metric developed by Stern Stewart & Co. that measures the economic profit generated by a business and is equal to the difference between the following:
Net operating profit after tax, defined as operating earnings adjusted to eliminate the impact of, among other items, certain accounting charges such as bad debt and inventory reserve expenses, and research and development costs; and
A capital charge, defined as capital employed multiplied by the weighted average cost of capital.

3-year Relative TSR, which assesses Manitowoc ParentCo’s Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) - equal to stock price appreciation plus the reinvestment of dividends provided to shareholders relative to a comparator group of 19 direct peers and industrial companies (listed below). Since the comparator group is used for performance, not pay levels, there are some TSR peers that are significantly smaller and larger than Manitowoc ParentCo. TSR is calculated using the 20-trading-day average closing price at the start and end of the three-year performance cycle. Awards cannot exceed target if Manitowoc ParentCo’s TSR is negative, as assessed at the end of the three-year performance cycle.

The following is the comparator group of direct peers and industrial companies used for determining Relative TSR performance for the 2014 performance share grants:
Actuant Corporation
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Oshkosh Corporation
Astec Industries, Inc.
Ingersoll-Rand plc
Pentair plc
Briggs & Stratton Corp.
Joy Global Inc.
SPX Corporation
Caterpillar Inc.
Kennametal Inc.
Standex International Corp.
Cummins Inc.
Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc.
Terex Corp.
Dover Corp.
Middleby Corp.
Timken Co.
Graco Inc.
 
 

Consistent with Manitowoc ParentCo’s pay-performance philosophy and current market practices, with pay approximating median levels for median performance, the target award opportunity for the Relative TSR performance shares is earned for Relative TSR performance at the median. The payout schedule for the Relative TSR portion of the performance share grants is as follows:

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Performance Level
Manitowoc’s Relative TSR Performance
Award Payout (as a % of Target)
Maximum
75th Percentile
200%
Target
50th Percentile
100%
Threshold
25th Percentile
25%

2013 Performance Share Grant . The 2013 performance share grant was based on performance on two equally-weighted measures (Debt Reduction and Relative TSR) over the three-year performance period from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. Debt reduction is the decrease in the balance of outstanding loans and other debt over the performance period and directly reflected Manitowoc ParentCo’s ability to generate cash flow that could be used to reduce Manitowoc ParentCo’s outstanding debt. Relative TSR is defined above.
Retention Awards. In April 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo made equity-based retention awards to certain key employees, including Messrs. Matosevic and Jones, to provide additional incentive for the employees to continue in employment and contribute toward the successful completion of the contemplated Spin-Off. The retention awards consisted of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock that would vest on the second anniversary of the Spin-Off if the employee was continuously employed with Manitowoc ParentCo or an affiliate through the second anniversary of the effective date of the Spin-Off. The shares would earlier vest in full upon termination of the employee as a result of death, disability or retirement upon or following the Spin-Off. The shares would also vest in full upon an involuntary termination of the employee, other than for cause, by Manitowoc ParentCo, or a termination by the employee for good reason, regardless of whether the Spin-Off had then occurred. The number of shares subject to the retention award granted to Messrs. Matosevic and Jones, as disclosed in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards table, was determined based on a target dollar value equal to a percentage of the officer’s base salary and the share price on the date of grant. For Mr. Matosevic, the percentage was 100% of base salary, and for Messrs. Jones, the percentage was 150% of base salary.
Grant Guideline Development . The Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee set award guidelines for each officer (other than Mr. Muehlhaeuser, who did not become an executive officer until August 3, 2015, and Mr. Stewart, who did not become an employee until November 9, 2015) and job classification level based upon survey market median levels and Manitowoc ParentCo’s recent average stock price. Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s 2015 award was determined based on market data and arm’s length negotiations in connection with Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s recruitment to be our President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Stewart’s expected 2015 award was determined based on market data and arm’s length negotiations in connection with Mr. Stewart’s recruitment to be our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. For the other officers, the approximate 20-trading-day average closing price of Manitowoc ParentCo stock ending on the date of the February Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee meeting was used for determining the grant levels. The actual grant price and accounting expense for all officers were determined at the date of grant.
The grant date fair value of the 2015 stock option grants and restricted stock unit awards, which each represented approximately 50% of the award guidelines, is presented in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards table. The ultimate value, if any, which will be realized, is not determinable at the date of grant.
Treatment of Equity-Based Awards in the Spin-Off . We expect that our named executive officers and other executive officers will be treated like our other similarly-situated employees with respect to the impact of the Spin-Off on equity-based awards. See “The Spin-Off-Treatment of Equity-Based Compensation” for a description of the treatment of equity-based awards in connection with the Spin-Off.
Manitowoc FoodService 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan . We have adopted, and Manitowoc ParentCo as our sole shareholder has approved, the Manitowoc FoodService 2016 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2016 Plan”), under which we intend to make equity-based and cash-based incentive awards to attract, retain, focus and motivate executives and other selected employees, directors, consultants and advisors and to increase stockholder value. The 2016 Plan is intended to accomplish these objectives by offering participants the opportunity to acquire shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock, receive monetary payments based on the value of such common stock or receive other incentive compensation on the terms that the 2016 Plan provides. In addition, the 2016 Plan permits the issuance of awards (“Replacement Awards”) in partial substitution for awards relating to shares of common stock of Manitowoc ParentCo immediately prior to the Spin-Off in accordance with the terms of an Employee Matters Agreement as described under “The Spin-Off - Treatment of Equity-Based Compensation.”
The Manitowoc Foodservice Compensation Committee, or any successor committee with similar authority that may be appointed, will administer the 2016 Plan (the “Administrator”). The 2016 Plan authorizes the Administrator to interpret the provisions of the 2016 Plan; prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations relating to the 2016 Plan; correct any defect, supply any omission, or reconcile any inconsistency in the 2016 Plan, any award or any agreement covering an award; and make all other determinations necessary or advisable for the administration of the 2016 Plan, in each case in its sole discretion.
The Administrator may designate any of the following as a participant from time to time, to the extent of the Administrator’s authority: any officer or other employee of Manitowoc Foodservice or its affiliates; any individual whom Manitowoc Foodservice or an affiliate has engaged to become an officer or employee; any consultant or advisor who provides services to Manitowoc Foodservice or its affiliates; or any director, including a non-employee director.
The 2016 Plan permits the grant of stock options (including incentive stock options), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, annual cash incentives, long-term cash incentives, dividend equivalent units and other types of stock-based awards.

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The 2016 Plan provides that 9.8 million shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock are reserved for issuance under the Plan, all of which may be issued upon the exercise of incentive stock options. These numbers may be adjusted in the event of certain corporate transactions or other events specified in the 2016 Plan.
The number of shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock reserved under the 2016 Plan will be depleted by the maximum number of shares, if any, that may be issuable under an award at the time of grant, except that the number of shares reserved will be depleted by 1.5 shares for each share delivered in payment or settlement of a full-value award. For this purpose, a full-value award includes restricted stock, restricted stock units payable in shares, performance shares, performance units payable in shares, and any other similar award payable in shares under which the value of the award is measured as the full value of a share, rather than the increase in the value of a share.
In general, if an award granted under the 2016 Plan lapses, expires, terminates or is cancelled without the issuance of shares under the award, if it is determined during or at the conclusion of the term of an award that all or some portion of the shares under the award will not be issuable on the basis that the conditions for such issuance will not be satisfied, if shares are forfeited under an award or if shares are issued under any award and Manitowoc Foodservice reacquires them pursuant to rights reserved upon the issuance of the shares, then such shares will again be available for issuance under the 2016 Plan, except that shares reacquired pursuant to reserved rights may not be issued pursuant to incentive stock options. Shares not issued or delivered as a result of the net settlement of an outstanding option or stock appreciation right, shares tendered in payment of the exercise price of an option, shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations and shares purchased by Manitowoc Foodservice using proceeds from option exercises may not be recredited to the reserve.
In addition to the overall limits on the aggregate number of shares reserved under the 2016 Plan, there are individual award limits. Subject to adjustment as provided in the 2016 Plan and to certain exceptions, no participant may be granted awards that could result in the participant:
receiving options for, and/or stock appreciation rights with respect to, more than 2,000,000 shares (or 100,000 shares, in the case of a non-employee director) during any fiscal year;

receiving awards of restricted stock and/or restricted stock units, and/or other stock-based awards, relating to more than 500,000 shares (or 35,000 shares, in the case of a non-employee director) during any fiscal year;

receiving awards of performance shares, and/or awards of performance units the value of which is based on the fair market value of shares, for more than 1,000,000 shares (or 70,000 shares, in the case of a non-employee director) during any fiscal year;

receiving awards with a performance period of more than one year, including awards of performance units the value of which is not based on the fair market value of shares, long-term awards or dividend equivalent units that would pay more than $10,000,000 to the participant (or $600,000, in the case of a non-employee director) during any single fiscal year; or

receiving awards with a performance period of not more than one year, including annual incentive awards, awards of performance units the value of which is not based on the fair market value of shares, or dividend equivalent units that would pay more than $4,000,000 to the participant (or $200,000, in the case of a non-employee director) during any fiscal year.

The 2016 Plan provides for “double trigger” vesting, which means that, unless the Administrator otherwise determines, awards will not automatically vest on an accelerated basis if there is a change of control of Manitowoc Foodservice if the awards are assumed or replaced with equivalent awards and adjusted appropriately by the acquiror or other surviving entity in the change of control. Instead, the awards would remain subject to their existing vesting schedules unless the participant’s employment is terminated by Manitowoc Foodservice without cause or by the participant for good reason within the 24 months immediately following the change of control.
The 2016 Plan’s term is indefinite, in that it terminates when all shares reserved for issuance under the 2016 Plan have been issued, subject to the Manitowoc Foodservice Board of Directors’ right to terminate the 2016 Plan at any time. In addition, the Manitowoc Foodservice Board of Directors or the Administrator may amend the 2016 Plan at any time, except:
the Board of Directors must approve any amendment to the 2016 Plan if Manitowoc Foodservice determines such approval is required by prior action of the Board of Directors, applicable corporate law or any other applicable law;

shareholders must approve any amendment to the 2016 Plan if Manitowoc Foodservice determines that such approval is required by Section 16 of the Exchange Act, the listing requirements of any principal securities exchange or market on which the Manitowoc Foodservice common stock is then traded, or any other applicable law; and

shareholders must approve any amendment to the 2016 Plan that materially increases the number of shares of common stock reserved under the 2016 Plan, the incentive stock option award limits or the per participant award limitations set forth in the 2016 Plan, that shortens the minimum vesting requirements under the 2016 Plan or that diminishes the provisions prohibiting repricing or backdating stock options and stock appreciation rights.

Neither the Administrator nor any other person may: (1) amend the terms of outstanding stock options or stock appreciation rights to reduce the exercise price of such outstanding stock options or stock appreciation rights; (2) cancel outstanding stock options or stock appreciation rights in exchange for stock options or stock appreciation rights with an exercise price that is less than the exercise price of the original stock options or stock appreciation rights; or (3) cancel outstanding stock options or stock appreciation rights with an exercise price above the

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current share price in exchange for cash or other securities. In addition, the Administrator may not grant a stock option or stock appreciation right with a grant date that is effective prior to the date the Administrator takes action to approve such award.
While the foregoing summary describes the material terms of the 2016 Plan, the summary is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the 2016 Plan, which (1) is filed as an exhibit to Manitowoc Foodservice’s Registration Statement on Form 10 to which this Information Statement is also an exhibit and (2) is incorporated by reference in this Information Statement.
Retirement Benefits . In order to facilitate the long service of highly-qualified executives, Manitowoc ParentCo has provided retirement benefits.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) . Executives have been selected by the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee to participate in the nonqualified Manitowoc ParentCo Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”). An executive was not eligible to participate in the SERP until the executive had at least five years of credited service with Manitowoc ParentCo and/or its subsidiaries. Additional criteria for participation could also be considered by the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee. During 2015, of the named executive officers, only Mr. Jones was a participant in the SERP. Benefits provided under the SERP are intended to provide an annuity based on a percentage of historic base salary and STIP-related awards. When a participant becomes eligible for a distribution from the SERP, the participant may elect to receive the distribution in a single lump-sum or over a period not to exceed ten years. For any executive who became a participant after 2008, and whose projected total service at his or her target retirement date is less than 25 years, the target retirement benefit will be prorated based on the projected total service years divided by 25. The actuarial change in the value of Mr. Jones’s SERP benefits during 2015 is presented in the Summary Compensation Table. Detailed information about the SERP is presented in the Pension Benefits Table. In connection with the Spin-Off, we intend to adopt a supplemental executive retirement plan similar to the Manitowoc ParentCo SERP.
401(k) Retirement Plan . Active, regular, full-time, non-union, U.S.-based employees (including the named executive officers) have been eligible to participate in The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan, which has allowed employees to build retirement savings on a tax-deferred basis. The plan has had a tax-qualified defined contribution savings component, the 401(k) Savings feature, in which participating employees receive an employer match. In addition, the plan has had a Retirement Plan feature, in which Manitowoc ParentCo has provided an annual contribution of from 0% to 4% of eligible compensation to another defined contribution account. There have been no employee contributions to the Retirement Plan feature in 2014. Contributions under the Retirement Plan feature have been based on a formula that is substantially the same as our STIP formula, subject to a cap, and have been reviewed and approved by the retirement committee. Beginning in 2015, the Retirement Plan contribution is to be awarded in the form of additional matching contributions. The value of Manitowoc ParentCo annual matching contributions to The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan under the Savings Plan feature is presented in the Summary Compensation Table.
Perquisites/Other Benefits . To provide a market competitive total compensation package, Manitowoc ParentCo has provided a limited amount of perquisites and supplemental benefits to executives. In 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo provided the following: supplemental long-term disability insurance, tax preparation, car allowance, spouse/guest travel and limited personal use of aircraft. The value of perquisites and supplemental benefits provided in 2015 is presented in the Summary Compensation Table and footnotes. In addition, as part of the recruitment of Mr. Muehlhaeuser, Manitowoc ParentCo paid a one-time signing bonus to him of $200,000 upon the completion of 90 days of continuous service to Manitowoc ParentCo.
Employment Agreement. Historically, Manitowoc ParentCo has not entered into employment agreements with its named executive officers providing for benefits prior to a change in control. However, as part of the recruitment of Messrs. Muehlhaeuser and Stewart, Manitowoc ParentCo entered into employment agreements specifying certain terms and conditions of employment prior to and after the Spin-Off.
Under the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Muehlhaeuser is entitled to an annual base salary of $800,000 and received a signing bonus of $200,000 upon the completion of 90 days of continuous service to Manitowoc ParentCo. Prior to the Spin-Off, he is eligible to participate in Manitowoc ParentCo’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan and has a target annual incentive award under that Plan of 100% of his base salary (any award earned based on fiscal 2015 performance will be pro-rated based on Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s date of hire). He received an initial grant of non-qualified stock options under the Plan with a fair market value of $1,000,000 upon the commencement of his employment with Manitowoc ParentCo. The stock options will vest in four equal annual installments on the anniversary of the grant date; however, if Mr. Muehlhaeuser is terminated for any reason other than for cause (as defined in his employment agreement), no less than one half of the stock options will immediately vest. Mr. Muehlhaeuser will also be eligible for future long-term incentive awards under the Plan; pursuant to his employment agreement, his long-term incentive award grant target is $2,000,000 per year.
Subject to the termination provisions in his employment agreement, Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s employment will continue until the later of: (a) if the Spin-Off occurs on or prior to December 31, 2016, one year from the effective date of the Spin-Off; or (b) December 31, 2016. Upon the occurrence of the Spin-Off, the employment agreement provides that Mr. Muehlhaeuser will be our President and Chief Executive Officer. Manitowoc ParentCo may assign the employment agreement to us at any time without notice to Mr. Muehlhaeuser, and we expect to assume the employment agreement prior to or in connection with the Spin-Off. Upon completion of the term, Mr. Muehlhaeuser may continue to be employed by Manitowoc ParentCo or Manitowoc Foodservice, as applicable.
Under his employment agreement, Mr. Muehlhaeuser was eligible for relocation services consistent with Manitowoc ParentCo policy, and he will be eligible to participate in Manitowoc ParentCo’s 401(k) Retirement Plan upon obtaining valid immigration and work authorization status in the United States and in its Deferred Compensation Plan. Mr. Muehlhaeuser also became eligible to receive health, dental and life insurance under Manitowoc ParentCo’s plans beginning on the first day of the month following his completion of 30 days of continuous

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service to Manitowoc ParentCo. He also is entitled to receive other benefits customarily offered to Manitowoc ParentCo’s executive officers, including a car allowance and reimbursement of tax preparation fees.
Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s employment agreement provides certain severance protections that are described below under “Post-Employment Compensation.” Mr. Muehlhaeuser also signed an agreement related to the protection of confidential information and intellectual property, as well as the non-solicitation of employees and the non-solicitation of customers.
While the foregoing summary describes all of the material terms of Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s employment agreement, such summary is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s employment agreement, which (1) is filed as an exhibit to Manitowoc Foodservice’s Registration Statement on Form 10 to which this Information Statement is also an exhibit and (2) is incorporated by reference in this Information Statement.

Under the terms of his employment agreement, Mr. Stewart is entitled to an annual base salary of $540,000. He received an initial grant of non-qualified stock options under Manitowoc ParentCo’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan with a fair market value of $700,000 upon the commencement of his employment with Manitowoc ParentCo. The stock options will vest in four equal annual installments on the anniversary of the grant date; however, if Mr. Stewart is terminated for any reason other than for cause (as defined in his employment agreement), no less than one quarter of the stock options will immediately vest. Mr. Stewart will also be eligible for future long-term incentive awards under the Plan; pursuant to his employment agreement, his long-term incentive award grant target is $700,000 per year.
Mr. Stewart’s employment agreement provides that he will be our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Manitowoc ParentCo may assign the employment agreement to us at any time without notice to Mr. Stewart, and we expect to assume the employment agreement prior to or in connection with the Spin-Off. Under his employment agreement, Mr. Stewart is eligible for executive benefits similar to those provided to other senior executives, including relocation services consistent with Manitowoc ParentCo policy. Mr. Stewart’s employment agreement provides certain severance protections that are described below under “Post-Employment Compensation.” Mr. Stewart also signed an agreement related to the protection of confidential information and intellectual property, as well as the non-solicitation of employees and the non-solicitation of customers.
Change in Control Severance Arrangements . In order to facilitate attraction and retention of highly-qualified executives, Manitowoc ParentCo has had arrangements (Contingent Employment Agreements) with the named executive officers and certain other key executives that provide for the executives’ continued employment for a two-year period or a one-year period upon a change in control. In addition, the arrangements provide for certain severance benefits in the event the executive is terminated without “cause” (as defined in the agreements) prior to the end of the employment period (as such, the agreements have a “double trigger”). For named executive officers, the severance amount is two years and for all named executive officers there is no excise tax gross-up. Further detail regarding these agreements is presented in the Post-Employment Compensation section.
Stock Ownership Guidelines
The Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee has established stock ownership guidelines for executive officers of Manitowoc ParentCo. The guidelines provide that within 5 years after the date that the executive officer became an officer (or CEO), the executive officer should hold an amount of stock with a value at least equal to the following:
CEO: 5 times base salary
Other executive officers: 3 times base salary

Stock ownership includes shares owned outright, restricted stock (including restricted stock units), and stock equivalents held in deferred compensation/retirement arrangements. Additionally, one-half of the guideline amounts can be met by vested, in-the-money stock options held by the executive. As of December 31, 2015, each of the named executive officers of Manitowoc ParentCo met the stock ownership guideline or is on track to meet the guideline within the five-year period from becoming an executive officer.
If an executive does not meet his/her ownership requirement, which is measured as of the end of any given year (or the fifth anniversary of the date the executive officer was named an officer or became CEO), the executive must retain all net shares from the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted shares and performance shares until compliance is achieved.
We expect that our Board will adopt substantially similar stock ownership guidelines with respect to shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock for our executive officers.
Other Pay Elements
Deferred Compensation . To further help in attracting and retaining highly-qualified employees, to facilitate stock ownership and to encourage investing for retirement, executive officers and other key employees of Manitowoc ParentCo and its subsidiaries in the U.S. have been eligible to participate in the Manitowoc ParentCo Deferred Compensation Plan. Eligible participants may elect to defer up to 40% of base salary and up to 100% of awards to be paid under the STIP and other eligible bonus arrangements.
Credits to deferred compensation accounts for key employees may also include a contribution by Manitowoc ParentCo. This contribution equals the amount of compensation deferred by the key employee for the plan year (subject to a maximum of 25% of eligible compensation) multiplied by a rate equal to the rate of variable retirement plan contributions that the participant received for the year under the 401(k)

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Retirement Plan plus one percent. If Manitowoc ParentCo were not to make a contribution to the 401(k) Retirement Plan, there would not be any employer contribution to the key employees under the Deferred Compensation Plan.
Deferred amounts can be invested into a variety of accounts, which mirror the performance of several different mutual funds offered in the 401(k) Retirement Plan, as well as the Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Fund (which has included only common stock of Manitowoc ParentCo). Transfers between the Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Fund and the other funds have not been permitted. Key employee participants have not been required to direct any minimum amount of deferred compensation into the Manitowoc ParentCo Stock Fund.
The value of Manitowoc ParentCo’s annual contributions in 2015 to the Manitowoc ParentCo Deferred Compensation Plan on behalf of the named executive officers is presented in the Summary Compensation Table. Detailed information about the Deferred Compensation Plan is presented in the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Table.
Severance Pay Plan . Manitowoc ParentCo also has had a severance pay plan establishing a discretionary severance program across Manitowoc ParentCo whereby all severance benefits have been provided at Manitowoc ParentCo’s sole discretion and designed to meet the specific facts and circumstances of each termination. The Board of Directors of Manitowoc ParentCo has had the sole authority to authorize any benefits under the plan to any elected officer of Manitowoc ParentCo. Other than this discretionary severance pay plan and the severance provisions of Messrs. Muehlhaeuser's and Stewart's respective employment agreements, Manitowoc ParentCo has not had a formal severance plan for other forms of employment termination in which the Manitowoc Foodservice named executive officers have participated.
Other Executive Compensation Policies
Stock Awards Granting Policy . In 2015, based on the approval of the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee, Manitowoc ParentCo granted stock awards to its executive officers and other eligible key employees. In years prior to 2015, stock awards to executive officers consisted of stock options and performance shares, and stock awards to other key employees included stock options, performance shares and/or restricted stock units. In 2015, restricted stock units replaced performance shares due to the anticipated separation of Manitowoc ParentCo into two companies by the end of the first quarter 2016. Stock awards have generally been granted in late February. Stock awards are also used to attract executives and key employees, and, as such, stock awards have at times been made to executives and key employees at the time they became executives or key employees of Manitowoc ParentCo. In such cases, the grant date was the date employment commenced or the date the ParentCo Compensation Committee approved the awards. In all cases, the exercise price of stock options was the closing trading price on the grant date.
As described above, in connection with Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s recruitment to be our President and Chief Executive Officer, Manitowoc ParentCo granted him an initial award of non-qualified stock options under the Manitowoc ParentCo 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan with a fair market value of $1,000,000 upon the commencement of his employment with Manitowoc ParentCo. Also as described above, in connection with Mr. Stewart’s recruitment to be our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Manitowoc ParentCo granted him an initial award of non-qualified stock options under the Manitowoc ParentCo 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan with a fair market value of $700,000 upon the commencement of his employment with Manitowoc ParentCo.
Securities Trading Policy . Manitowoc ParentCo has maintained an Insider Trading Policy imposing specific standards on directors, officers and key employees of Manitowoc ParentCo. The policy has been intended not only to forbid such persons from trading in Manitowoc ParentCo stock on the basis of inside information, but to avoid even the appearance of improper conduct on the part of such persons. In addition to the specific restrictions set forth in the policy, which has included limits on pledging shares, the policy has required that all transactions in Manitowoc ParentCo stock by such persons and by others in their households be pre-cleared by the Corporate Secretary’s office. The only exception to the pre-clearance requirement has been regular, ongoing acquisitions of Manitowoc ParentCo stock resulting from continued participation in employee benefit plans that Manitowoc ParentCo or its agents have administered.
Pay Clawbacks . In addition to any right of recoupment against our CEO or CFO pursuant to Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Manitowoc ParentCo has expressed an intent to recoup executive officer compensation, or a portion thereof, to the extent required under rules to be adopted by the SEC and New York Stock Exchange pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010. We also intend to implement a policy that complies with such rules.
Tax Deductibility of Executive Compensation . Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), generally limits a publicly-traded company’s federal income tax deduction to $1,000,000 per year for compensation to its CEO and certain other highly compensated executive officers. Qualified performance-based compensation for the CEO and certain “covered officers” is not, however, subject to the deduction limit, provided certain requirements of Section 162(m) are satisfied. Certain awards under the Manitowoc ParentCo 2003 Incentive Stock and Awards Plan and the Manitowoc ParentCo 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan have been intended to qualify for the performance-based compensation exception under Section 162(m). It has been the Parent Compensation Committee’s intent to preserve the deductibility of executive compensation to the extent reasonably practicable and consistent with the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo and its shareholders. We expect certain elements of our incentive compensation for our named executive officers to qualify as performance-based compensation after the Spin-Off pursuant to transition rules under Section 162(m).
Our Anticipated Compensation Programs
We believe the Manitowoc ParentCo executive compensation programs described above were both effective at retaining and motivating our named executive officers and competitive as compared to compensation programs at our peers. We currently expect to adopt compensation programs that will initially be similar to those in place at Manitowoc ParentCo immediately prior to the Spin-Off. However, after the Spin-Off, the Manitowoc Foodservice Compensation Committee will continue to evaluate our compensation and benefit programs and may make

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changes as necessary to meet prevailing business needs and strategic priorities. Changes to elements of our compensation programs may be made going forward if appropriate, based on industry practices and the competitive environment for a newly-formed, publicly-traded company of our size, or for other reasons.

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Summary Compensation Tables
The following table sets forth the “total compensation” earned by the named executive officers for service with Manitowoc ParentCo or its subsidiaries during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2015, and, to the extent the named executive officer was a named executive officer of Manitowoc ParentCo for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2014 or December 31, 2013, such total compensation for service with Manitowoc ParentCo during those years.
Actual payouts are presented in the Salary (before deferrals) and Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation (STIP payouts) columns.
The grant date fair value of equity-based grants is shown in the Stock Awards and Options Awards columns. None of this amount was realized during 2015; instead the actual value realized, if any, will be realized over the next several years.
The actuarial change in the pension value from the preceding year is presented in the Change in Pension Value column; Manitowoc ParentCo did not provide above-market earnings on nonqualified deferred compensation. The amount consists entirely of the change in the actuarial present value of the individual’s accumulated benefit under Manitowoc ParentCo’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (e.g., for 2015 this reflects the change from December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2015).
In addition to the annual grant of stock option awards and the restricted stock unit awards, in 2015 certain named executive officers received retention awards in the form of Restricted Stock Awards, which are disclosed below and described above in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.
Name & Principal Position
Year
Salary
Bonus
Stock Awards (1)
Option Awards (1)(2)
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation (3)
Change in Pension Value & Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings
All Other Compensation
Total
Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser
President and Chief Executive Officer
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John O. Stewart
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Josef Matosevic
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maurice D. Jones
Senior Vice President
General Counsel & Secretary
2015
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
$
412,000

$—
$
564,291

$
300,752

$—

$
198,769

$
31,503

$
1,507,315

2013
$
412,000

$—
$
409,925

$
227,700

$
258,159

$
241,409

$
33,405

$
1,582,598


(1)
The amounts listed in the "Stock Awards" and "Option Awards" columns represent the aggregate grant date fair value of such awards in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718 ("ASC 718").
(2)
Reflects the grant date fair value of the awards granted in each year shown as computed under ASC 718. The options expire in ten years from the grant date. Options granted vest in 25% increments annually beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and continuing on each subsequent anniversary until the fourth anniversary.
(3)
Consists of cash awards made under Manitowoc ParentCo's Short-Term Inventive Plan. The amount reflects the amount earned for performance during the year indicated but not paid until the next year.
GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS IN 2015
The following table sets forth the 2015 awards under Manitowoc ParentCo’s 2013 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Any STIP awards earned in 2015 will be paid in the first quarter of 2016. In addition to the stock option awards and the restricted stock unit awards, certain named executive officers received retention awards in the form of Restricted Stock Awards, which are disclosed below and described above in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.

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Name
Award Type
Grant Date
Estimated Future Payouts Under Equity Incentive Plan Awards
All Other Option Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Options (#)
Exercise or Base Price of Option Awards ($/Sh)
Grant Date Fair Value of Stock and Option Awards ($)(1)
Threshold ($)
Target ($)
Maximum ($)
Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser
STIP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock Options
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John O. Stewart
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Josef Matosevic
STIP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted Stock Unit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock Options
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted Stock Unit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted Stock Award
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maurice D. Jones
STIP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock Options
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted Stock Unit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted Stock Award
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(1)
Reflects the grant date fair value of the awards granted in 2015 as computed under ASC 718. The options expire ten years from the grant date and vest in 25% increments annually beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and continuing on each subsequent anniversary until the fourth anniversary. The restricted stock units vest 100% on the third anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock awards, which are the retention awards described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, vest on the second anniversary of the Spin-Off.
OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT 2015 FISCAL YEAR END
The following table sets forth the stock option, performance share and restricted stock unit awards previously granted to the named executive officers that were outstanding at the end of 2015:

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Name
Option Awards
Stock Awards
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Unexercisable
Option Exercise Price ($)
Option Expiration Date
Number of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested (#)
Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested ($)
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights that Have Not Vested (#)
Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested ($)
Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John O. Stewart
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Josef Matosevic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maurice D. Jones
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED IN FISCAL 2015
The following table presents, for each named executive officer, the stock options exercised and the performance shares vested during 2015. These stock options and performance shares were granted to the named executive officers prior to 2015; consequently, the value realized by the executives was actually earned over several years.
Name
Option Awards (1)
Stock Awards
Number of Shares Acquired on Exercise (#)
Value Realized on Exercise ($)
Number of Shares Acquired on Vesting (#)
Value Realized on Vesting ($)
Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser




John O. Stewart
 
 
 
 
Josef Matosevic


2,523

54,926

Maurice D. Jones
29,268

355,899

16,068

349,800


(1)
The dollar value realized by stock option exercises in 2015 represents the total pre-tax value realized by the named executive officers upon exercise. The realized amount represents the fair market value of the shares on the date exercised minus the exercise price.
RETIREMENT AND NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS
Pension Benefits for Fiscal 2015
(Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan)
The following table sets forth information with respect to the Manitowoc ParentCo Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan as of December 31, 2015. Of the named executive officers, only Mr. Jones was eligible to participate in this Plan during 2015.
Name
Plan Name
Number of Years of Credited Service (#) (1)
Present Value of Accumulated Benefit ($)
Payments During Last Fiscal Year ($)
Maurice D. Jones
 
 
 
 

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(1)
Reflects the number of years since the participant began participating in the plan. The plan was adopted by Manitowoc ParentCo in 2000. Currently an executive of Manitowoc ParentCo is not eligible to participate under the plan until the executive has at least five credited years of service with Manitowoc ParentCo and satisfies other criteria determined by the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee.
Under Manitowoc ParentCo’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, eligible executives are entitled to receive retirement benefits which are intended to fund an annuity based on a percentage of a participant’s final average pay at the earlier of normal retirement (age 65) or the first of the month following the date on which the participant’s attained age plus years of service with Manitowoc ParentCo equals eighty (80). A participant’s final five-year average pay is computed by averaging the participant’s projected base salary (including elective deferrals) and non-equity incentive plan compensation payable for each year for the five consecutive calendar year period when the participant receives or is projected to receive his or her highest average compensation prior to the earlier of normal retirement (age 65) or the first of the month following the date on which the participant’s attained age plus years of service with Manitowoc ParentCo equals eighty (80). Benefits are computed using a straight-life annuity and are not reduced for social security or other offsets. Under the Plan, an account balance is maintained for each participant, which account reflects (a) an annual contribution credit that is determined by calculating the present value of the lump-sum actuarial equivalent a specified percentage of the participant’s five-year final average pay payable as a life annuity, at the earlier of (i) normal retirement (age 65) or (ii) the first of the month following the date on which the participant’s attained age plus years of service with Manitowoc ParentCo equals eighty (80); and (b) an annual increase in the account balance at the end of each year equal to nine percent (9%) of the account balance at the beginning of the year. When a participant becomes eligible for a distribution under the plan, the participant may elect to receive his/her account balance in a lump-sum or over a fixed number of years not to exceed ten (10) years. The Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee has determined that an executive will not be eligible to participate under the plan until the executive has at least five credited years of service with Manitowoc ParentCo and/or its subsidiaries and satisfies other criteria determined by the Manitowoc ParentCo Compensation Committee. Additionally, for any executive who becomes a participant after 2008 and whose projected total service at his or her target retirement date is less than 25 years, the target retirement benefit will be prorated based on the projected total service years divided by 25. In connection with the Spin-Off, we intend to adopt a supplemental executive retirement plan similar to Manitowoc ParentCo’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan.
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation for Fiscal 2015
The following table sets forth information with respect to Manitowoc ParentCo’s Deferred Compensation Plan, a non-qualified plan, as of December 31, 2015:
Name
Executive Contributions in Last FY
Registrant Contributions in Last FY
Aggregate Earnings in Last FY
Aggregate Withdrawals/ Distributions
Aggregate Balance at Last FYE
Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser
 
 
 
 
 
John O. Stewart
 
 
 
 
 
Josef Matosevic
 
 
 
 
 
Maurice D. Jones
 
 
 
 
 

Post-Employment Compensation
Manitowoc Parent Co has entered into Contingent Employment Agreements with each of the named executive officers. These Agreements provide generally that in the event of a “change in control” (as defined in the Agreements) of Manitowoc ParentCo, each executive will continue to be employed by Manitowoc ParentCo for two years. The Spin-Off is not expected to constitute a change in control within the meaning of the Agreements. Under the Contingent Employment Agreements, each executive would remain employed at the same position held as of the change in control date, and would receive a salary at least equal to the salary in effect as of such date, plus all bonuses, incentive compensation, and other benefits extended by Manitowoc ParentCo to its executive officers and key employees, provided that the plans and bonus opportunity are no less favorable than those that were available prior to a change in control. After a change in control, the executive’s compensation would be subject to upward adjustment at least annually based upon the executive’s contributions and the level of increases provided to other officers and employees. Each Contingent Employment Agreement would terminate prior to the end of the applicable employment period if the executive voluntarily retired from Manitowoc ParentCo or were terminated by Manitowoc ParentCo “for cause,” as defined in the Contingent Employment Agreement.
In the event the executive were terminated by Manitowoc ParentCo without cause following a change in control, the executive would be entitled to receive a monthly amount equal to the base salary and benefits the executive would have otherwise been paid but for the termination, and the annual incentive compensation the executive would have otherwise been paid but for the termination, through the applicable employment period. Upon a change in control, stock options would fully vest, restrictions on restricted stock or similar securities lapse, and each holder of performance shares would have the right to receive, in exchange for the performance shares, cash equal to a pro-rated amount of performance shares based on the amount of time that had lapsed during the performance period up to the change in control. In the event the executive were terminated by Manitowoc ParentCo for cause, the executive would be entitled only to the salary and benefits accrued and vested as of the effective date of the termination. The Contingent Employment Agreements are terminable by either party at any time prior to a change in control.

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If a named executive officer were terminated by Manitowoc ParentCo without cause within six months prior to a change in control and it was reasonably demonstrated by the employee that the termination (i) was at the request of a third party who has taken steps reasonably calculated to effect a change in control; or (ii) otherwise arose in connection with or in anticipation of a change in control, the employee would be entitled to the severance payment and benefits that he would have otherwise have received if he were terminated by Manitowoc ParentCo without cause following a change in control.
If any of the payments to a named executive officer would constitute an “excess parachute payment” under Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code and would result in the imposition on the executive of an excise tax under Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Excise Tax”), the executive would not be entitled to any tax gross up amount; however, the executive would be entitled to receive the “best net” treatment. Under the “best net” treatment, if the after-tax amount (taking into account all federal, state and local excise, income and other taxes) that would be retained by the executive is less than the after-tax amount that would be retained by the executive if the executive were instead to be paid or provided (as the case may be) the maximum amount that the executive could receive without being subject to the Excise Tax (the “Reduced Amount”), then the executive would be entitled to receive the Reduced Amount instead of the full amount that would have been subject to the Excise Tax.
The Contingent Employment Agreements also provide that if the executive was terminated (i) by Manitowoc ParentCo without cause prior to the end of the employment period; or (ii) by Manitowoc ParentCo within six months prior to a change in control in anticipation of a change in control as explained above, the executive will be prohibited from competing with Manitowoc ParentCo for (y) the lesser of two years or the unexpired term of the employment period or (z) two years in the case of a termination of Manitowoc ParentCo within six months prior to a change in control in anticipation of a change in control as described above.
We expect to enter into similar Contingent Employment Agreements that would relate to a change in control of Manitowoc Foodservice rather than Manitowoc ParentCo with each of the named executive officers in connection with the Spin-Off.
In addition to the Contingent Employment Agreements, Manitowoc ParentCo has entered into employment agreements with Mr. Muehlhaeuser and Mr. Stewart that provide severance benefits upon certain types of termination of employment. Under his agreement, if Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s employment is terminated by Manitowoc ParentCo without cause (as defined in the agreement) or if he terminates his employment with good reason (as defined in the agreement), subject to the execution of a release of any and all claims or potential claims against Manitowoc ParentCo, he will be entitled to receive two years of base salary plus an amount equal to 200% of his target annual incentive compensation for the year of termination (regardless of whether the targeted performance was achieved or exceeded) (the “Muehlhaeuser Severance Payment”), paid over a two-year period (the “Muehlhaeuser Severance Period”). The Muehlhaeuser Severance Payment is subject to offset (but not below zero) by the amount of any base salary, short-term incentive compensation or cash compensation earned by Mr. Muehlhaeuser or to which he is entitled during the Muehlhaeuser Severance Period and which is actually paid to him: (1) from any subsequent employer following the termination of his employment with Manitowoc ParentCo, or (2) from Manitowoc ParentCo under any Contingent Employment Agreement. If Mr. Muehlhaeuser is terminated for cause, payment of all compensation from Manitowoc ParentCo will immediately cease, except for any compensation accrued but unpaid through the date of termination.
Mr. Stewart’s agreement provides that, if his employment is terminated by Manitowoc ParentCo without cause (as defined in the agreement) or if he terminates his employment with good reason (as defined in the agreement), subject to the execution of a release of any and all claims or potential claims against Manitowoc ParentCo, he will be entitled to receive one year of base salary plus an amount equal to 100% of his target annual incentive compensation for the year of termination (regardless of whether the targeted performance was achieved or exceeded) (the “Stewart Severance Payment”), paid over a one-year period (the “Stewart Severance Period”). The Stewart Severance Payment is expected to be subject to offset (but not below zero) by the amount of any base salary, short-term incentive compensation or cash compensation earned by Mr. Stewart or to which he is entitled during the Stewart Severance Period and which is actually paid to him: (1) from any subsequent employer following the termination of his employment with Manitowoc ParentCo, or (2) from Manitowoc ParentCo under any Contingent Employment Agreement. If Mr. Stewart is terminated for cause, payment of all compensation from Manitowoc ParentCo will immediately cease, except for any compensation accrued but unpaid through the date of termination.
The employment agreements define “cause” generally as any conviction for, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere with respect to, any felony or any crime involving an act of moral turpitude; engaging in any act involving fraud or theft; neglect or breach of duties or intentional misconduct in discharging such duties; continued absence from duties without consent after receipt of notification, other than absence due to bona fide illness or disability; failure or refusal to comply with the directions of the chairman of the board or with the policies, standards and regulations of Manitowoc ParentCo, provided that such directions, policies, standards or regulations do not require any action which is illegal or the omission of any action required by applicable law, regulations or licensing standards; conduct, actions, or performance that violates policies concerning ethics or employee conduct; or breach of the agreement.
The employment agreements define “good reason” generally as a material diminution in position, authority or title, or the assignment of duties that are materially inconsistent with the executive’s position or title as described in the agreement; a material diminution in base salary or incentive/bonus opportunities except for across-the-board temporary salary reductions of twenty percent (20%) or less similarly affecting other employees; a change required by our Board of Directors of Manitowoc Foodservice’s principal offices of more than 50 miles from the location of Manitowoc Foodservices’ principal offices at the time of the Spin-Off; a material breach of the agreement by Manitowoc ParentCo or its successors or assigns; a failure of a successor to assume the agreement; the failure of the Spin-Off to occur by December 31, 2016 or the public announcement by Manitowoc ParentCo of its intention not to consummate the Spin-Off; the failure to appoint the executive a director of Manitowoc Foodservice at its formation (or immediately following the commencement date under the agreement); or the failure of the executive to be elected and maintained as a director of Manitowoc Foodservice after the Spin-Off. If Manitowoc ParentCo sells or publicly announces its intention to sell its Foodservice business to a third party (a “Foodservice Disposition”) in lieu of consummating the Spin-Off

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and the Foodservice Disposition would not constitute a change of control under Messrs. Muehlhaeuser’s or Stewart's Contingent Employment Agreements, then the Foodservice Disposition will also constitute good reason under the executive's employment agreement.
If the executive is unable to perform his duties due to his disability, he will continue to receive his standard compensation, reduced by any disability payment to which he may be entitled in lieu of such compensation, until the last day of the term of the employment agreement. At the expiration of the term provided for in the agreement, payment of all compensation to the executive under the employment agreement will immediately cease (except for any payment of compensation accrued but unpaid through that date, COBRA benefits and other benefits to which the executive may be entitled notwithstanding the termination of his employment). If the executive dies during the term, all payments and rights to compensation and benefits under the employment agreement will immediately cease, except for any compensation and benefits accrued but unpaid through the date of his death.
Manitowoc ParentCo may assign the employment agreements to us at any time without notice to Mr. Muehlhaeuser or Mr. Stewart, and we expect to assume the employment agreements prior to or in connection with the Spin-Off.
Manitowoc ParentCo also has made equity-based retention awards to certain key employees, including Messrs. Matosevic and Jones, to provide additional incentive for the employees to continue in employment and contribute toward the successful completion of the contemplated Spin-Off. The retention awards consisted of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock that would vest on the second anniversary of the Spin-Off if the employee was continuously employed with Manitowoc ParentCo or an affiliate through the second anniversary of the effective date of the Spin-Off. The shares would earlier vest in full upon termination of the employee as a result of death, disability or retirement upon or following the Spin-Off. The shares would also vest in full upon an involuntary termination of the employee, other than for cause, by Manitowoc ParentCo, or a termination by the employee for good reason, regardless of whether the Spin-Off had then occurred.
Estimated Payments upon a Change in Control
The following table presents the estimated payouts that would have been made to the named executive officers upon a change in control of Manitowoc ParentCo coupled with an executive’s termination of employment (other than for cause or retirement), assuming the change in control occurred as of December 31, 2015. The calculations are intended to provide reasonable estimates, based on the noted assumptions, of the potential benefits payable. The actual amount of severance benefits, if any, would depend upon the executive’s pay, terms of a change in control transaction and the subsequent impact on the executive’s employment.
Name
Base Salary
Annual Incentive-Based Compensation
Stock Options
Restricted Stock Units
Performance Shares
Benefits
Total
Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
John O. Stewart
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Josef Matosevic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maurice D. Jones
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

As stated in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis, Manitowoc ParentCo also has maintained a formal severance pay plan that establishes a discretionary severance program across Manitowoc ParentCo whereby all severance benefits are provided at Manitowoc ParentCo’s sole discretion and will be designed to meet the specific facts and circumstances of each termination. The Board of Directors of Manitowoc ParentCo has the sole authority to authorize any benefits under the plan to any elected officer of Manitowoc ParentCo. Other than this discretionary severance pay plan and the employment agreements with Messrs. Muehlhaeuser and Stewart, Manitowoc ParentCo does not have a formal severance plan or other forms of employment termination benefits that apply to the named executive officers except in the event of a change in control as described above. Following the Spin-Off, we expect initially to implement severance plans and practices similar to those of Manitowoc ParentCo, although we may modify such plans or practices, or adopt different plans or practices, in the future.


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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
As of the date of this Information Statement, Manitowoc ParentCo beneficially owns all of the outstanding shares of our common stock. After the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo will not own any shares of our common stock. The following tables provide information regarding the anticipated beneficial ownership of our common stock at the time of the Distribution by:
each of the individuals whom we expect to serve as our directors following the Spin-Off;
each Named Executive Officer;
all of the individuals whom we expect to serve as our directors and executive officers following the Spin-Off as a group; and
each of our stockholders whom we believe, based on the assumptions described below, will beneficially own more than 5% of our outstanding common stock at the time of the Distribution.
Except as otherwise noted below, we based the share amounts on each person or entity’s beneficial ownership of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock on December 31, 2015, giving effect to a distribution ratio of [ l ] shares of our common stock for every [ l ] shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock he, she or it held.
To the extent the individuals whom we expect to serve as our directors and executive officers own Manitowoc ParentCo common stock on the Record Date, they will participate in the Distribution on the same terms as other holders of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock.
Except as otherwise noted in the footnotes below, each person or entity identified in the table has sole voting and investment power with respect to the securities he, she or it holds.
Immediately following the Spin-Off, we estimate that [ l ] million shares of our common stock will be issued and outstanding, based on the approximately [ l ] million shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding on December 31, 2015. The actual number of shares of our common stock to be outstanding following the Spin-Off will be determined on [ l ] , 2016, the Record Date.
 
 
Total Shares to Be Beneficially Owned
Director or Named Executive Officer
 
# of Shares
 
% of Class
Directors
 
 
 
 
Dino Bianco
 
[ l ]
 
[ l ]
Joan K. Chow
 
 
 
 
Thomas D. Davis
 
 
 
 
Cynthia M. Egnotovich
 
 
 
 
Timothy J. Fenton
 
 
 
 
Andrew Langham
 
 
 
 
Executive Officers
 
 
 
 
Hubertus M. Muehlhaeuser
 
 
 
 
John O. Stewart
 
 
 
 
Josef Matosevic
 
 
 
 
Maurice D. Jones
 
 
 
 
Richard N. Caron
 
 
 
 
All directors, named executive officers and current executive officers as a group ( [ l ]  persons)
 
[ l ]
 
[ l ]



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Total Shares to Be Beneficially Owned
Principal Stockholder and Address
 
# of Shares
 
% of Class
[FMR LLC (1)
245 Summer Street
Boston, MA 02210]
 
[ l ]

 
[ l ]

[Carl C. Icahn (2)
c/o Icahn Capital LP
767 Fifth Avenue, 47th Floor
New York, NY 10153]
 
[ l ]

 
[ l ]

[The Vanguard Group, Inc. (3)
100 Vanguard Boulevard
Malvern, PA 19355]
 
[ l ]

 
[ l ]

[Glenview Capital Management, LLC (4)
767 Fifth Avenue, 44th Floor
New York, NY 10153]
 
[ l ]

 
[ l ]

[Alan Fournier
c/o Pennant Capital Management, LLC (5)
1 DeForest Avenue, Suite 200
Summit, NJ 07901]
 
[ l ]

 
[ l ]

[Luxor Capital Partners, LP(6)
1114 Avenue of the Americas, 29th Floor
New York, NY 10036]
 
[ l ]

 
[ l ]


(1)
[This information is based solely on a Schedule 13G/A regarding Manitowoc ParentCo filed with the SEC by FMR LLC (“FMR”) on May 11, 2015. FMR reported that it may be deemed to have sole voting power with respect to 52,297 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo stock and sole dispositive power with respect to 11,083,334 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock as of May 8, 2015.]
(2)
[The information is based solely on a Schedule 13D/A regarding Manitowoc ParentCo filed with the SEC by Carl C. Icahn and his affiliated entities on January 16, 2015, as amended on February 9, 2015. According to the filing, as of January 16, 2015: (i) High River Limited Partnership, a Delaware limited partnership, has sole voting power and sole dispositive power with respect to 2,116,531 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (ii) Hopper Investments LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 2,116,531 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (iii) Barberry Corp., a Delaware corporation, has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 2,116,531 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (iv) Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, a Delaware limited partnership, has sole voting power and sole dispositive power with respect to 3,438,929 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (v) Icahn Offshore LP, a Delaware limited partnership, has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 3,438,629 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (vi) Icahn Partners LP, a Delaware limited partnership, has sole voting power and sole dispositive power with respect to 5,027,500 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (vii) Icahn Onshore LP, a Delaware limited partnership, has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 5,027,500 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (viii) Icahn Capital LP, a Delaware limited partnership, has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 8,466,129 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (ix) IPH GP LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 8,466,129 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (x) Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 8,466,129 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (xi) Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc., a Delaware corporation, has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 8,466,129 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; (xii) Beckton Corp., a Delaware corporation, has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 8,466,129 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock; and (xiii) Carl C. Icahn has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 10,582,660 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock. Mr. Icahn is in a position indirectly to determine the investment and voting decisions made by each of the affiliated entities.]
(3)
[This information is based solely on a Schedule 13G regarding Manitowoc ParentCo filed with the SEC by The Vanguard Group, Inc. (“Vanguard”) on February 11, 2015. Vanguard reported that it may be deemed to have sole voting power as to 92,088 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, sole dispositive power with respect to 8,075,349 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock and shared dispositive power with respect to 80,288 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock as of December 31, 2014.]
(4)
This information is based solely on a Schedule 13G regarding Manitowoc ParentCo filed with the SEC by Glenview Capital Management, LLC (“Glenview”) and Lawrence M. Robbins on March 23, 2015 and a Schedule 13D regarding Manitowoc ParentCo filed with the SEC by Glenview and Mr. Robbins on June 1, 2015. According to the filings, as of June 1, 2015, Glenview and Mr. Robbins have shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 9,614,197 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock.]
(5)
[This information is based solely on a Schedule 13G regarding Manitowoc ParentCo filed with the SEC by Alan Fournier, Pennant Capital Management, LLC (“Pennant”) and Pennant Windward Master Fund, L.P. (“Pennant Windward”) on August 10, 2015. According to the filing, as of August 10, 2015, (i) Mr. Fournier has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 10,130,896 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, (ii) Pennant has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 10,130,896 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock and (iii) Pennant Windward has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 7,101,596 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock.]

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(6)
[The information is based solely on a Schedule 13G regarding Manitowoc ParentCo filed with the SEC by Luxor Capital Partners, LP and its affiliated entities on August 10, 2015. According to the filing, as of August 10, 2015, (i) Luxor Capital Partners, LP has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 3,033,474 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, (ii) Luxor Wavefront, LP has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 625,526 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, (iii) Luxor Capital Partners Offshore Master Fund, LP has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 3,016,251 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, (iv) Luxor Capital Partners Offshore, Ltd. has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 3,016,251 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, (v) Thebes Offshore Master Fund, LP has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 153,085 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, (vi) Thebes Partners Offshore, Ltd. has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 153,085 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, (vii) LCG Holdings, LLC has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 6,828,336 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, (viii) Luxor Capital Group, LP has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 6,828,336 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock, (ix) Luxor Management, LLC has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 6,828,336 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock and (x) Christian Leone has shared voting power and shared dispositive power with respect to 6,828, 336 shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock.]



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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo
Following the Spin-Off, Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo will operate separately, each as an independent public company. Manitowoc Foodservice will enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement with Manitowoc ParentCo. In connection with the Spin-Off, Manitowoc Foodservice will also enter into various other agreements to effect the Spin-Off and provide a framework for its relationship with Manitowoc ParentCo after the separation, such as a transition services agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement and an intellectual property matters agreement. These agreements will provide for the allocation between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo of Manitowoc ParentCo’s assets, employees, liabilities and obligations (including investments, property and employee benefits, and tax-related assets and liabilities) attributable to periods prior to, at and after Manitowoc Foodservice’s separation from Manitowoc ParentCo and will govern certain relationships between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo after the Spin-Off.
The material agreements described below will be filed as exhibits to the Registration Statement on Form 10 of which this Information Statement is a part. The summaries of each of these agreements set forth the terms of the agreements that we believe are material. These summaries are qualified in their entireties by reference to the full text of the applicable agreements, which are incorporated by reference into this Information Statement.
Separation and Distribution Agreement
Transfer of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities
The Separation and Distribution Agreement will identify the assets to be transferred, the liabilities to be assumed and the contracts to be assigned to each of Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo as part of the separation of Manitowoc ParentCo into two companies. We are currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitowoc ParentCo. In connection with the Spin-Off, Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice have undertaken or will undertake a series of internal reorganization transactions so that we hold the Foodservice Business assets, liabilities and entities and Manitowoc ParentCo holds the Crane Business assets, liabilities and entities. We refer to these transactions collectively as the “Internal Reorganization.”
Except as expressly set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement or any ancillary agreement, neither Manitowoc Foodservice nor Manitowoc ParentCo will make any representation or warranty as to the assets, business or liabilities transferred or assumed as part of the Spin-Off, as to any consents required in connection with the transfers, as to the value of or the freedom from any security interests of any of the assets transferred, as to the absence or presence of any defenses or right of setoff or freedom from counterclaim with respect to any claim or other asset of either Manitowoc Foodservice or Manitowoc ParentCo, or as to the legal sufficiency of any assignment, document or instrument delivered to convey title to any asset or thing of value to be transferred in connection with the Spin-Off. All assets will be transferred on an “as is, where is” basis, and the respective transferees will bear the economic and legal risks that any conveyance will prove to be insufficient to vest in the transferee good and marketable title, free and clear of all security interests.
Information in this Information Statement with respect to the assets and liabilities of the parties following the Distribution is presented based on the allocation of such assets and liabilities pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, unless the context otherwise requires.
The Distribution
The Separation and Distribution Agreement will also govern the rights and obligations of the parties regarding the Distribution following the completion of the Spin-Off. On the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute to its shareholders that hold Manitowoc ParentCo common stock as of the record date for the Distribution all of the issued and outstanding shares of Manitowoc Foodservice common stock on a pro rata basis.
Conditions to the Distribution
The Separation and Distribution Agreement will provide that the distribution is subject to satisfaction (or waiver by Manitowoc ParentCo) of certain conditions, which are described under “The Spin-Off - Conditions to the Spin-Off.” Manitowoc ParentCo will have the sole and absolute discretion to determine (and change) the terms of, and to determine whether to proceed with, the Distribution and, to the extent that it determines to so proceed, to determine the record date for the Distribution, the Distribution Date and the distribution ratio.
Claims
In general, each party to the Separation and Distribution Agreement will assume liability for all pending, threatened and unasserted legal matters related to its own business or its assumed or retained liabilities and will indemnify the other party for any liability to the extent arising out of or resulting from such assumed or retained legal matters.

Releases
The Separation and Distribution Agreement will provide that Manitowoc Foodservice and its affiliates will release and discharge Manitowoc ParentCo and its affiliates from all liabilities to Manitowoc Foodservice and its affiliates existing or arising from acts occurring or failing to

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occur on or before the Distribution Date, including in connection with the implementation of the separation, except as set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Manitowoc ParentCo and its affiliates will release and discharge Manitowoc Foodservice and its affiliates from all liabilities to Manitowoc ParentCo and its affiliates existing or arising from acts occurring or failing to occur on or before the Distribution Date, including in connection with implementation of the separation, except as set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.
These releases will not extend to obligations or liabilities under any agreements between the parties that remain in effect following the separation, which agreements include, but are not limited to, the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the Transition Services Agreement, the Tax Matters Agreement, the Employee Matters Agreement, and certain other agreements, including any trademark and copyright license agreements or transfer documents executed in connection with the separation.
Indemnification
In the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Manitowoc Foodservice will agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Manitowoc ParentCo, each of Manitowoc ParentCo’s affiliates and each of Manitowoc ParentCo and its affiliates’ respective directors, officers and employees, from and against all liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from:

Manitowoc Foodservice’s failure or the failure of any other person to pay, perform or otherwise promptly discharge any of the Manitowoc Foodservice liabilities, in accordance with their respective terms; and
any breach by Manitowoc Foodservice of the Separation and Distribution Agreement or any of the ancillary agreements.
Manitowoc ParentCo will agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Manitowoc Foodservice, each of Manitowoc Foodservice’s affiliates and each of Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc Foodservice’s affiliates’ respective directors, officers and employees from and against all liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from:

the failure of Manitowoc ParentCo or any other person to pay, perform, or otherwise promptly discharge any of the Manitowoc ParentCo liabilities, in accordance with their respective terms; and
any breach by Manitowoc ParentCo of the Separation and Distribution Agreement or any of the ancillary agreements.
The Separation and Distribution Agreement will also establish procedures with respect to claims subject to indemnification and related matters.
Insurance
The Separation and Distribution Agreement provides for the allocation between the parties of rights and obligations under existing insurance policies with respect to occurrences prior to the Distribution and sets forth procedures for the administration of insured claims.
Further Assurances
In addition to the actions specifically provided for in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, except as otherwise set forth therein or in any ancillary agreement, both Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo agree in the Separation and Distribution Agreement to use commercially reasonable efforts, to take all actions as the other party may reasonably request, consistent with the Separation and Distribution Agreement and the ancillary agreements, to effect the provisions and purposes of the Separation and Distribution Agreement and ancillary agreements, and the transactions contemplated therein.
Dispute Resolution
The Separation and Distribution Agreement contains provisions that govern, except as otherwise provided in any ancillary agreement, the resolution of disputes, controversies or claims that may arise between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo related to the Spin-Off and that are unable to be resolved through good faith discussions between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo. These provisions contemplate that efforts will be made to resolve disputes, controversies and claims by escalation of the matter to executives of Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo. If such efforts are not successful, either Manitowoc Foodservice or Manitowoc ParentCo may submit the dispute, controversy or claim to nonbinding mediation or, if such nonbinding mediation is not successful, binding alternative dispute resolution, subject to the provisions of the Separation and Distribution Agreement.
Expenses
Prior to the Distribution, Manitowoc Foodservice will be responsible for any costs, fees and expenses incurred in connection with any financing transactions that we undertake in connection with the Spin-Off or any other costs, fees and expenses specifically incurred by us, while Manitowoc ParentCo will be responsible for all other costs, fees and expenses. Following the Distribution, all costs, fees and expenses will be borne by the party incurring such costs, fees or expenses.
Other Matters

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Other matters governed by the Separation and Distribution Agreement will include access to financial and other information, confidentiality and access to and provision of records.
Termination
The Separation and Distribution Agreement will provide that it may be terminated, and the Spin-Off may be modified or abandoned, at any time prior to the Distribution Date in the sole discretion of Manitowoc ParentCo without the approval of any person, including Manitowoc Foodservice. In the event of a termination of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, no party, nor any of its directors, officers or employees, will have any liability of any kind to the other party or any other person. After the Distribution Date, the Separation and Distribution Agreement may not be terminated except by an agreement in writing signed by both Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice.

Transition Services Agreement
Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo will enter into a Transition Services Agreement in connection with the Spin-Off, pursuant to which Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will, on an interim, transitional basis, provide each other with various services, including, but not limited to, services related to insurance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing, information technology, legal, tax or administrative matters, or certain other services that Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice may agree upon. In each case, the company providing the services will perform the services in a manner and on a basis that is substantially similar to that during the twelve-month period immediately prior to the date of the Transition Services Agreement.
The Transition Services Agreement will specify the term during which Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will provide the agreed-upon services, when and how a company receiving services may terminate different categories of service, the cost of the services to the company receiving such services, and any additional obligations of Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice to assist in transitioning services to each other's control.
Under the Transition Services Agreement, each company's liability will generally be limited to the aggregate amount of fees actually received for services provided under the agreement. The Transition Services Agreement will also provide that Manitowoc ParentCo, Manitowoc Foodservice and their affiliates will not be liable for any punitive, indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages.
Tax Matters Agreement
In connection with the Spin-Off, Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo will enter into a Tax Matters Agreement that will govern the parties’ respective rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to the allocation of tax liabilities, the preparation and filing of tax returns, tax payments, the parties’ entitlements to tax refunds, the parties’ maintenance of the tax-free status of the Spin-Off, the control of audits and other tax proceedings, assistance and cooperation with respect to tax matters, the maintenance of tax-related records and other tax-related activities.
In addition, the Tax Matters Agreement will impose certain restrictions on us and our subsidiaries (including restrictions on business combinations, sales of assets, liquidations, stock issuances or repurchases and modifications of the voting rights of our stock, among others) that could prevent us from pursuing strategic or other transactions that may maximize the value of our business. The Tax Matters Agreement will provide special rules allocating tax liabilities in the event the Spin-Off, together with certain related transactions, is not treated as tax-free. In general, under the Tax Matters Agreement, each of Manitowoc ParentCo and Manitowoc Foodservice will be responsible for taxes that arise from the failure of the Spin-Off to qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, under Sections 355, 368 and related provisions of the Code, to the extent that such failure to qualify is attributable to the actions, events or transactions related to each party’s respective stock, assets or business, or a breach of the relevant representations or covenants made by that party in the Tax Matters Agreement. These restrictions and obligations may discourage, delay or prevent a change of control that you may consider favorable. Additionally, though valid as between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo, the Tax Matters Agreement is not binding on the IRS.
Employee Matters Agreement
Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo will enter into an Employee Matters Agreement in connection with the Spin-Off to allocate liabilities and responsibilities relating to employment matters, employee compensation and benefits plans and programs, and other related matters. The Employee Matters Agreement will govern certain compensation and employee benefit obligations with respect to the current and former employees and non-employee directors of each company.
The Employee Matters Agreement will provide that, unless otherwise specified, Manitowoc ParentCo will be responsible for liabilities associated with employees who will be employed by Manitowoc ParentCo following the separation and former employees whose last employment was with the business remaining with Manitowoc ParentCo after the separation, and Manitowoc Foodservice will be responsible for liabilities associated with employees who will be employed by Manitowoc Foodservice following the separation and former employees whose last employment was with Manitowoc Foodservice’s business.
In addition, the Employee Matters Agreement will address the treatment of Manitowoc ParentCo's outstanding equity-based incentive awards held by employees who will be employed by Manitowoc Foodservice in connection with the Spin-Off, which has not yet been determined. We disclose information concerning the treatment of such awards and how the Employee Matters Agreement will address such treatment under "The Spin-Off - Treatment of Equity-Based Awards."

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Intellectual Property Matters Agreement
We intend to enter into an Intellectual Property Matters Agreement with Manitowoc ParentCo that will confirm the ownership of our respective intellectual property assets, provide for licensing of certain intellectual property assets and include consents to use certain intellectual property assets (subject to certain limitations regarding field of use or certain change-of-control events in which we or Manitowoc ParentCo are acquired by a competitor), steps to avoid any confusion in the marketplace with respect to the use of various trademarks and other arrangements of cooperation between the parties in implementing the terms of the Intellectual Property Matters Agreement.
Procedures for Approval of Related Party Transactions
Manitowoc Foodservice’s Board of Directors will review and approve or ratify the material terms of any transaction involving Manitowoc Foodservice in which a director, a nominee for director, an executive officer, an immediate family member of one of these individuals or a principal stockholder (each of whom is known as a “related party”) has a direct or indirect material interest. The Board of Directors will review to determine whether the terms of the transaction are any less favorable than those generally available from unaffiliated third parties and the extent of the related party’s interest in the transaction.


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DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL INDEBTEDNESS
Manitowoc Foodservice intends to incur certain indebtedness prior to or concurrent with the Spin-Off. Information with respect to our incurrence of debt will be included in an amendment to this Information Statement.


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DESCRIPTION OF OUR CAPITAL STOCK
General
Prior to the Distribution Date, Manitowoc ParentCo, as our sole stockholder, will approve and adopt our Certificate of Incorporation, and our Board will approve and adopt our Bylaws. The following summarizes information concerning our capital stock, including provisions of Delaware law and our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws. You are encouraged to read our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, which we will file as exhibits to our Registration Statement on Form 10 of which this Information Statement is a part, for greater detail with respect to these provisions.
Distribution of Securities
During the past three years, we have not sold any securities, including sales of reacquired securities, new issues, securities issued in exchange for property, services or other securities, and new securities resulting from the modification of outstanding securities that were not registered under the Securities Act.
Authorized Capital Stock
Immediately following the Spin-Off, our authorized capital stock will consist of [●] shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and [●] shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. We have no present plans to issue any shares of preferred stock.
Common Stock
Shares Outstanding . Immediately following the Spin-Off, we estimate that approximately [●] million shares of our common stock will be issued and outstanding, based on the approximately [●] million shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2015. The actual number of shares of our common stock outstanding immediately following the Spin-Off will depend on the actual number of shares of Manitowoc ParentCo common stock outstanding on the Record Date, and will reflect any issuance of new shares or exercise of outstanding options pursuant to Manitowoc ParentCo’s equity plans.
Dividends. Holders of shares of our common stock will be entitled to receive dividends when, as and if declared by our Board at its discretion out of funds legally available for that purpose, subject to the preferential rights of any outstanding shares of preferred stock. The timing, declaration, amount and payment of future dividends will depend on our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements and debt service obligations, as well as legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice and other factors that our Board deems relevant. Our Board will make all decisions regarding our payment of dividends from time-to-time in accordance with applicable law. See “Risk Factors-Risks Relating to Our Common Stock and the Securities Markets-We cannot assure you that we will pay dividends on our common stock, and our indebtedness could limit our ability to pay dividends on our common stock” and “Dividend Policy.”
Voting Rights . The holders of our common stock will be entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders. With certain exceptions, a majority of the votes cast at a stockholder meeting at which a quorum is present must approve all stockholder matters. Our Certificate of Incorporation will provide that an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation, a merger, share exchange, domestication, entity conversion, sale of assets that requires stockholder approval or our dissolution must be approved by a majority of all the votes entitled to be cast at a stockholder meeting. Except with respect to vacancies or new directorships, our Bylaws will provide that our directors are elected by the vote of the majority of the votes cast (meaning the number of shares voted “for” a director must exceed the number of shares voted “against” that director). However, if there are more nominees for election than the number of directors to be elected, directors will be elected by a plurality of the votes cast on the election of directors at a stockholder meeting at which a quorum is present.
Other Rights . Subject to any preferential liquidation rights of holders of preferred stock that may be outstanding, upon our dissolution, the holders of our common stock will be entitled to share ratably in our assets legally available for distribution to our stockholders.
Fully Paid . The issued and outstanding shares of our common stock are fully paid and non-assessable. Any additional shares of common stock that we may issue in the future will also be fully paid and non-assessable.
The holders of our common stock will not have preemptive rights or preferential rights to subscribe for shares of our capital stock.
Preferred Stock
We are authorized to issue up to [●] shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share. Our Board, without further action by the holders of our common stock may issue shares of our preferred stock. Our Board is vested with the authority to fix by resolution the designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights, and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including, without limitation, redemption rights, dividend rights, liquidation preferences and conversion or exchange rights of any class or series of preferred stock, and to fix the number of classes or series of preferred stock, the number of shares constituting any such class or series and the voting powers for each class or series.
Our Board’s authority to issue preferred stock could potentially be used to discourage attempts by third parties to obtain control of Manitowoc Foodservice through a merger, tender offer, proxy contest or otherwise by making such attempts more difficult or more costly. Our Board may issue preferred stock with voting rights or conversion rights that, if exercised, could adversely affect the voting power of the

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holders of common stock. There are no current agreements or understandings with respect to the issuance of preferred stock and our Board has no present intention to issue any shares of preferred stock.
Size of Board and Vacancies; Removal
Our Certificate of Incorporation provides that the number of directors on the Board shall be fixed from time to time by the Board, and our Bylaws provide that the number of directors shall be fixed from time to time exclusively pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the Board, but that the Board shall at no time consist of greater than nine directors. Any vacancy on the Board, whether resulting from the death, resignation, retirement, disqualification or removal of a director or from a newly created directorship, may be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the remaining directors, even if less than a quorum.
Under our Bylaws, stockholders may remove a member of our Board with the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power of all the outstanding shares of common stock, voting together as a single class.
Stockholder Action by Written Consent
Our Certificate of Incorporation provides that any action required or permitted to be taken by our stockholders at a stockholders meeting may only be effected at such a meeting and may not be effected by consent in writing by such stockholders.
Stockholder Meetings
Under our Bylaws, only our Chairman of the Board, the Board or any record holders of shares of our common stock representing in the aggregate not less than ten percent (10%) of the total number of votes entitled to be cast on the matter or matters to be brought before the proposed special meeting will be able to call a special meeting of stockholders. For a stockholder to call a special meeting, the stockholders(s) must comply with the requirements set forth in our Bylaws, including giving notice to our secretary, which notice must include the information described in “Requirements for Advance Notification of Stockholder Nomination and Proposals” below.
Requirements for Advance Notification of Stockholder Nomination and Proposals
Our Bylaws establish advance notice procedures with respect to stockholder proposals and nomination of candidates for the election of directors other than nominations made by or at the direction of our Board or a committee of our Board. Proper notice must be timely; for annual meetings of stockholders, notice must generally be given between 90 and 120 days prior to the first anniversary of the prior year’s annual meeting, and for special meetings of stockholders, notice must generally be given between 90 and 120 days prior to the date of the special meeting. Proper notice must include, among other information, the name and address of the stockholder giving the notice, a representation that such stockholder is a holder of record of our common stock as of the date of the notice, certain information relating to each person whom such stockholder proposes to nominate for election as a director, a brief description of any other business and the text of any proposal such stockholder proposes to bring before the meeting and the reason for bringing such proposal, and the name of each person with whom the stockholder is acting in concert with respect to Manitowoc Foodservice or with whom such stockholder has any agreement, arrangement or understanding (whether written or oral) for the purpose of acquiring, holding, voting or disposing of our common stock, or to cooperate in influencing the control of Manitowoc Foodservice, including details of any such agreement, arrangement or understanding, all shares of our common stock that are beneficially owned or owned of record by such persons, any derivative securities owned by such persons or other similar arrangements with respect to shares of our common stock (including all economic terms), and any other information requested in our Bylaws, including any update or supplement described in our Bylaws.
No Cumulative Voting
Our Certificate of Incorporation provides that stockholders shall not have cumulative voting rights for the election of directors or for any other purpose.
Transfer Agent and Registrar
The transfer agent and registrar for our common stock will be Computershare.
NYSE Listing
Our common stock has been authorized for listing on the NYSE under the ticker symbol “MFS.”
Limitation on Liability of Directors and Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”) provides that a corporation may indemnify directors and officers as well as other employees and individuals against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement in connection with any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, in which such person is made a party by reason of the fact that the person is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation (other than an action by or in the right of the corporation-a “derivative action”), if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe such person’s conduct was unlawful. A similar standard is applicable in the case of derivative actions, except that indemnification only extends to expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of such action, and the statute requires court approval before there can be any indemnification where the person seeking indemnification has been found liable to

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the corporation. The statute provides that it is not exclusive of other indemnification that may be granted by a corporation’s bylaws, disinterested director vote, stockholder vote, agreement or otherwise.
Our certificate of incorporation provides that no director shall be personally liable to us or our stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director, except to the extent such exemption from liability or limitation on liability is not permitted under the DGCL, as now in effect or as amended. Currently, Section 102(b)(7) of the DGCL requires that liability be imposed for the following:
any breach of the director’s duty of loyalty to us or our stockholders;
any act or omission not in good faith or which involved intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
unlawful payments of dividends or unlawful stock repurchases or redemptions as provided in Section 174 of the DGCL; and
any transaction from which the director derived an improper personal benefit.

Our bylaws provide that, to the fullest extent authorized or permitted by the DGCL, as now in effect or as amended, we will indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding by reason of the fact that such person, or a person of whom he or she is the legal representative, is or was our director or officer, or by reason of the fact that our director or officer is or was serving, at our request, as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation or of a partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, including service with respect to employee benefit plans maintained or sponsored by us. We will indemnify such persons against expenses (including attorneys’ fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such action if such person acted in good faith and in a manner reasonably believed to be in our best interests and, with respect to any criminal proceeding, had no reason to believe their conduct was unlawful. A similar standard is applicable in the case of derivative actions, except that indemnification only extends to expenses (including attorneys’ fees) incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of such actions, and court approval is required before there can be any indemnification where the person seeking indemnification has been found liable to us. Any amendment of this provision will not reduce our indemnification obligations relating to actions taken before an amendment.
We intend to obtain policies that insure our directors and officers and those of our subsidiaries against certain liabilities they may incur in their capacity as directors and officers. Under these policies, the insurer, on our behalf, may also pay amounts for which we have granted indemnification to the directors or officers.
Certain Matters
On February 6, 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with Carl C. Icahn, Icahn Partners Master Fund LP, Icahn Offshore LP, Icahn Partners LP, Icahn Onshore LP, Beckton Corp., Hopper Investments LLC, Barberry Corp., High River Limited Partnership, Icahn Capital LP, IPH GP LLC, Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P. and Icahn Enterprises G.P. Inc. (collectively, the “Icahn Shareholders”). The Icahn Shareholders have disclosed beneficial ownership exceeding 5% of Manitowoc ParentCo’s common stock. See “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners And Management” above.
Among other things, the Settlement Agreement provides that, in connection with the Spin-Off, one designee of the Icahn Shareholders (the “Icahn Designee”) will be appointed to our Board. The Icahn Designee is subject to the approval of the Manitowoc ParentCo Board, which approval may not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed. The Icahn Designee will be entitled to serve until our first annual meeting of stockholders, provided that such annual meeting must be held no earlier than the nine-month anniversary of the Spin-Off and no later than the twelve-month anniversary of the Spin-Off (unless the twelve-month anniversary occurs within the 90-day period immediately following our fiscal year end, in which case the deadline will be extended until 135 days after that fiscal year end). The Icahn Designee must promptly resign from our Board if the Icahn Shareholders cease to own a net long position in our voting securities of at least 5% of our voting shares. Mr. Andrew Langham is the Icahn Designee and has been approved by the Manitowoc ParentCo Board. See "Board of Directors - Board of Directors Following the Spin-Off."
The Settlement Agreement also requires us to satisfy certain corporate governance requirements for the duration of a standstill period, which runs until the later of (1) the earlier of (A) the day that is 15 days prior to the advance notice deadline set forth in our Bylaws with respect to our first annual meeting of stockholders and (B) the nine-month anniversary of the Spin-Off, and (2) 25 days after the date that no Icahn Designee serves on our Board.
While the foregoing summary describes all of the material terms of the Settlement Agreement, such summary is not complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the Settlement Agreement, which (1) is filed as an exhibit to Manitowoc Foodservice's Registration Statement on Form 10 to which this Information Statement is also an exhibit and (2) is incorporated in this Information Statement by reference.




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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We have filed a Registration Statement on Form 10 with the SEC with respect to the shares of our common stock that Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders will receive in the Distribution as contemplated by this Information Statement. This Information Statement is a part of, and does not contain all of the information set forth in, the Registration Statement and the other exhibits and schedules to the Registration Statement. For further information with respect to us and our common stock, please refer to the Registration Statement, including its other exhibits and schedules. Statements we make in this Information Statement relating to any contract or other document are not necessarily complete, and you should refer to the exhibits attached to the Registration Statement for copies of the actual contract or document. You may review a copy of the Registration Statement, including its exhibits and schedules, at the SEC’s public reference room, located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549, as well as on the Internet Web site maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for more information on the public reference room. Information contained on any Web site we refer to in this Information Statement does not and will not constitute a part of this Information Statement or the Registration Statement on Form 10 of which this Information Statement is a part.
As a result of the Spin-Off, we will become subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance with the Exchange Act, we will file periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC.
You may request a copy of any of our filings with the SEC at no cost by writing or telephoning us at the following address:
Investor Relations
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc.
2227 Welbilt Boulevard
New Port Richey, FL 34655
Phone: [●]
Email: [●]
We intend to furnish holders of our common stock with annual reports containing consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and audited and reported on by an independent registered public accounting firm


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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AUDITED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
UNAUDITED CONSENDSED COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
Condensed Combined Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
 
 
Condensed Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
 
 
Condensed Combined Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014
 
 
Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
 
 


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of The Manitowoc Company, Inc.:
In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheets and the related combined statements of operations, comprehensive income, cash flows, and equity present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014, in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the management of Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
 
September 1, 2015
 


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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Combined Statements of Operations
For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012
Millions of dollars
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
 
$
1,581.3

 
$
1,541.8

 
$
1,486.2

Costs and expenses:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Cost of sales
 
1,073.3

 
1,030.9

 
997.6

Engineering, selling and administrative expenses
 
299.6

 
289.7

 
278.5

Amortization expense
 
31.8

 
31.4

 
31.3

Asset impairment expense
 
1.1

 

 

Restructuring expense
 
2.6

 
2.9

 
2.2

Other expense (income)
 
0.4

 
(0.8
)
 
1.8

Total costs and expenses
 
1,408.8

 
1,354.1

 
1,311.4

Operating earnings from continuing operations
 
172.5

 
187.7

 
174.8

Other (expenses) income:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest expense on capital leases
 
(1.3
)
 
(1.0
)
 
(1.0
)
Interest income on notes with Manitowoc ParentCo - net
 
16.6

 
17.2

 
4.5

Other (expense) income - net
 
(0.6
)
 
0.7

 
1.2

Total other income
 
14.7

 
16.9

 
4.7

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes on earnings
 
187.2

 
204.6

 
179.5

Provision for taxes on earnings
 
25.9

 
55.3

 
47.5

Earnings from continuing operations
 
161.3

 
149.3

 
132.0

Discontinued operations:
 
 

 
 

 
 

(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $(0.3), $(1.0), and $0.3, respectively

 
(0.4
)
 
(0.5
)
 
0.6

Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $(0.6), $4.4 and $0.0, respectively
 
(1.1
)
 
(2.7
)
 

Net earnings
 
$
159.8

 
$
146.1

 
$
132.6


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012

Millions of dollars
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net earnings
 
$
159.8

 
$
146.1

 
$
132.6

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
(16.9
)
 
2.6

 
4.2

Unrealized (loss) income on derivatives, net of income taxes of $0.2, $0.0, and $(0.6), respectively
 
(0.6
)
 
(0.2
)
 
0.4

Employee pension and postretirement benefits, net of income taxes of $0.3, $(0.6), and $(0.1), respectively
 
(4.4
)
 
5.6

 
(9.8
)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
 
(21.9
)
 
8.0

 
(5.2
)
Comprehensive income
 
$
137.9

 
$
154.1

 
$
127.4


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.


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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Combined Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013
Millions of dollars

 
2014
 
2013
Assets
 
 

 
 

Current Assets:
 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
16.5

 
$
9.6

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $3.9 and $3.1, respectively
 
71.0

 
73.3

Inventories — net
 
163.2

 
143.7

Deferred income taxes
 
23.7

 
33.0

Other current assets
 
15.1

 
11.8

Total current assets
 
289.5

 
271.4

Property, plant and equipment — net
 
134.3

 
140.3

Goodwill
 
872.8

 
873.5

Other intangible assets — net
 
584.5

 
623.7

Other non-current assets
 
17.2

 
9.3

Total assets
 
1,898.3

 
1,918.2

Liabilities and Equity
 
 

 
 

Current Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
332.1

 
322.5

Current portion of capital leases
 
0.5

 
2.7

Product warranties
 
36.0

 
30.2

Total current liabilities
 
368.6

 
355.4

Non-Current Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Long-term capital leases
 
3.6

 
1.7

Deferred income taxes
 
218.0

 
232.7

Pension and postretirement health obligations
 
36.4

 
29.1

Other non-current liabilities
 
20.3

 
30.9

Total non-current liabilities
 
278.3

 
294.4

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)

 


 


Total Equity:
 
 

 
 

Net parent company investment
 
1,272.1

 
1,267.2

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income
 
(20.7
)
 
1.2

Total equity
 
1,251.4

 
1,268.4

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
1,898.3

 
$
1,918.2


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Combined Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012
Millions of dollars
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Cash Flows From Operations
 
 

 
 

 
 

Net earnings
 
$
159.8

 
$
146.1

 
$
132.6

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:
 
 
 
 

 
 

Asset impairments
 
1.1

 

 

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes
 
0.4

 
0.5

 
(0.6
)
Depreciation
 
21.2

 
20.0

 
22.3

Amortization of intangible assets
 
31.8

 
31.4

 
31.3

Deferred income taxes
 
(17.5
)
 
(9.6
)
 
(8.2
)
Loss on sale of property, plant, and equipment
 
0.3

 
0.7

 
0.6

Loss of sale of discontinued operations
 
1.1

 
2.7

 

Other
 
2.4

 
3.6

 
4.1

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of business acquisitions or dispositions:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Accounts receivable
 
(0.3
)
 
(3.2
)
 
10.0

Inventories
 
(23.8
)
 
(8.8
)
 
(3.8
)
Other assets
 
(1.3
)
 
(5.7
)
 
(1.9
)
Accounts payable
 
21.2

 
17.0

 
9.9

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
4.2

 
9.6

 
(35.3
)
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
 
200.6

 
204.3

 
161.0

Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities of discontinued operations
 
(0.4
)
 
(2.4
)
 
3.5

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
200.2

 
201.9

 
164.5

Cash Flows From Investing
 
 

 
 

 
 

Capital expenditures
 
(25.3
)
 
(33.6
)
 
(17.5
)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
 

 
1.6

 

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 

 
(12.2
)
 

Proceeds from sale of business
 

 
0.7

 

Net cash used for investing activities of continuing operations
 
(25.3
)
 
(43.5
)
 
(17.5
)
Net cash used for investing activities of discontinued operations
 

 
0.6

 
(0.2
)
Net cash used for investing activities
 
(25.3
)
 
(42.9
)
 
(17.7
)
Cash Flows From Financing
 
 

 
 

 
 

Payments on capital leases
 
(3.4
)
 
(2.9
)
 
(0.4
)
Proceeds from capital leases
 
3.1

 
3.4

 
1.7

Net transactions with Manitowoc ParentCo
 
(166.7
)
 
(171.5
)
 
(151.8
)
Net cash used for financing activities
 
(167.0
)
 
(171.0
)
 
(150.5
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
(1.0
)
 
(0.6
)
 
1.0

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
6.9

 
(12.6
)
 
(2.7
)
Balance at beginning of year
 
9.6

 
22.2

 
24.9

Balance at end of year
 
$
16.5

 
$
9.6

 
$
22.2

Supplemental Cash Flow Information
 
 

 
 

 
 

Income taxes paid
 
$
13.2

 
$
15.9

 
$
6.1


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Combined Statements of Equity
For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012
Millions of dollars

 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net Parent Company Investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
1,267.2

 
$
1,303.5

 
$
1,339.8

Net earnings
 
159.8

 
146.1

 
132.6

Net decrease in net parent company investment
 
(154.9
)
 
(182.4
)
 
(168.9
)
Balance at end of year
 
$
1,272.1

 
$
1,267.2

 
$
1,303.5

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
1.2

 
$
(6.8
)
 
$
(1.6
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
 
(21.9
)
 
8.0

 
(5.2
)
Balance at end of year
 
$
(20.7
)
 
$
1.2

 
$
(6.8
)
Total equity
 
$
1,251.4

 
$
1,268.4

 
$
1,296.7

 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Notes to Combined Financial Statements
For the Years Ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012
1. Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation
The Proposed Transaction
On January 29, 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo announced plans to create two independent public companies: the Crane Business and the Foodservice Business. To effect the separation, first, Manitowoc ParentCo will undertake an internal reorganization. Following the internal reorganization, Manitowoc ParentCo will hold the Crane Business, and Manitowoc Foodservice, Manitowoc ParentCo's wholly owned subsidiary, will hold the Foodservice Business. Then, Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute all of Manitowoc Foodservice's common stock to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders, and Manitowoc Foodservice, holding the Foodservice Business, will become an independent publicly traded company.
In these combined financial statements, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Manitowoc Foodservice," "we," "our" and "us" refer to Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. and its combined subsidiaries, after giving effect to the internal reorganization and the distribution, and
"Manitowoc ParentCo" refers to The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, other than, for all periods following the Spin-Off, Manitowoc Foodservice.
"Spin-Off" refers to both the above described internal reorganization and distribution, collectively.

The Spin-Off is subject to the satisfaction, or Manitowoc ParentCo’s waiver, of a number of conditions. In addition, Manitowoc ParentCo has the right not to complete the Spin-Off if, at any time, the Manitowoc ParentCo Board of Directors determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the Spin-Off is not in the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders or is otherwise not advisable.
Nature of the Business
Manitowoc Foodservice is among the world’s most preferred and innovative commercial foodservice equipment companies. It designs, manufactures, and services an integrated portfolio of hot and cold category products. We have one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of products that create optimal value for our channels partners while delivering superior performance, quality, reliability, and durability for our customers. Our capabilities span refrigeration, ice-making, cooking, holding, food-preparation, and beverage-dispensing technologies, and allow us to equip entire commercial kitchens and serve the world’s growing demand for food prepared away from home. We supply foodservice equipment to commercial and institutional foodservice operators such as full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurant chains, hotels, caterers, supermarkets, convenience stores, business and industry, hospitals, schools and other institutions.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), and derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of Manitowoc ParentCo. The accompanying combined financial statements include the historical cost basis of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses of the individual entities that comprise Manitowoc ParentCo's historical Foodservice segment, in addition to a corporate entity which historically supported Foodservice operations. All intercompany balances and transactions within Manitowoc Foodservice and its affiliates have been eliminated. However, interest income and expense related to the notes with Manitowoc ParentCo have been reflected on a net basis within the combined statement of operations as described in Note 21, "Net Parent Company Investment and Related Party Transactions."
As the separate legal entities that comprise the Foodservice business were not historically held by a single legal entity, Net Parent Company Investment is shown in lieu of shareholder’s equity in these combined financial statements. Balances between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo (including its Crane business) that were not historically settled in cash are included in Net Parent Company Investment. Net Parent Company Investment represents Manitowoc ParentCo's interest in the recorded assets of Manitowoc Foodservice and represents the cumulative investment by Manitowoc ParentCo in its Foodservice business through the dates presented, inclusive of operating results.
During the periods presented, the Foodservice business functioned as part of the larger group of companies controlled by Manitowoc ParentCo, accordingly, Manitowoc ParentCo performed certain corporate overhead functions for the Foodservice business. Therefore, certain costs related to the Foodservice business have been allocated from Manitowoc ParentCo. These allocated costs are primarily related to: 1) corporate officers, 2) employee benefits and compensation, 3) share-based compensation, and 4) certain administrative functions, which are not provided at the business level including, but not limited to, finance, treasury, tax, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, and investor relations. Where possible, these costs were allocated based on direct usage, with the remainder allocated on a basis of revenue, headcount, or other measures we have determined as reasonable.

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Management of Manitowoc Foodservice believes the assumptions underlying the combined financial statements, including the assumptions regarding the allocated expenses, reasonably reflect the utilization of services provided to or the benefit received by the Foodservice business during the periods presented. Nevertheless, the accompanying combined financial statements may not be indicative of the Foodservice business's future performance, and do not necessarily include all the of the actual expenses that would have been incurred by the Foodservice business and may not reflect the results of operations, financial position, and cash flows had Manitowoc Foodservice been a standalone company during the periods presented.
Cash is managed centrally and flows through centralized bank accounts controlled and maintained by Manitowoc ParentCo. Accordingly, cash and cash equivalents held by Manitowoc ParentCo at the corporate level were not attributable to the Foodservice business for any of the periods presented. Only cash amounts specifically attributable to the Foodservice business are reflected in the combined balance sheets. Transfers of cash, both to and from Manitowoc ParentCo's centralized cash management system, are reflected as a component of Net Parent Company Investment in the combined balance sheets and as a financing activity on the accompanying combined statements of cash flows. Additionally, none of Manitowoc ParentCo’s debt has been allocated to the combined financial statements as Manitowoc Foodservice has no legal obligation for any of the debt agreements. Manitowoc Foodservice received or provided funding as part of Manitowoc ParentCo's centralized treasury program.
Income tax expense in the combined statement of operations is computed on a separate return basis, as if Manitowoc Foodservice was operating as a separate consolidated group and filed separate tax returns in the jurisdictions in which it operates. As a result of potential changes to our business model and potential past and future tax planning, income tax expense included in the combined financial statements may not be indicative of Manitowoc Foodservice's future expected tax rate. In addition, cash tax payments and items of current and deferred taxes may not be reflective of Manitowoc Foodservice's actual tax balances prior to or subsequent to the Spin-Off.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash All short-term investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents. All cash is managed centrally by Manitowoc ParentCo and cash held by Manitowoc ParentCo at the corporate level were not attributed to the Foodservice business for any periods presented. Only cash amounts specifically attributable to the Foodservice business are reflected in the combined balance sheet.
Inventories Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market value.  Approximately 88.6% and 91.8% of Manitowoc Foodservice's inventories at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, were valued using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.  The remaining inventories were valued using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method.  If the FIFO inventory valuation method had been used exclusively, inventories would have increased by $3.1 million and $2.8 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  Finished goods and work-in-process inventories include material, labor and manufacturing overhead costs.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Manitowoc Foodservice accounts for its goodwill and other intangible assets under the guidance of ASC Subtopic 350-10, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other.” Under ASC Subtopic 350-10, goodwill is not amortized, but it is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently, as events dictate. See additional discussion of impairment testing under “Impairment of Long-Lived Assets,” below. Manitowoc Foodservice's other intangible assets with indefinite lives, including trademarks and tradenames and in-place distributor networks, are not amortized, but are also tested for impairment annually, or more frequently, as events dictate. Manitowoc Foodservice’s other intangible assets subject to amortization are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. Other intangible assets are amortized straight-line over the following estimated useful lives:
 
Useful lives
Patents
10-20 years
Engineering drawings
15 years
Customer relationships
10-20 years
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost.  Expenditures for maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged against earnings as incurred.  Expenditures for major renewals and improvements that substantially extend the capacity or useful life of an asset are capitalized and are then depreciated.  The cost and accumulated depreciation for property, plant and equipment sold, retired, or otherwise disposed of are relieved from the accounts, and resulting gains or losses are reflected in earnings.  Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line depreciation method for financial reporting and on accelerated methods for income tax purposes. 
Property, plant and equipment are depreciated over the following estimated useful lives:

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Years
Building and improvements
2 - 40
Machinery, equipment and tooling
2 - 20
Furniture and fixtures
3 - 15
Computer hardware and software
2 - 7
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Manitowoc Foodservice reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets’ carrying amount may not be recoverable.  Manitowoc Foodservice conducts its long-lived asset impairment analyses in accordance with ASC Subtopic 360-10-5.  ASC Subtopic 360-10-5 requires the company to group assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities and to evaluate the asset group against the sum of the undiscounted future cash flows.
For property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets, other than goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets, Manitowoc Foodservice performs undiscounted operating cash flow analyses to determine impairments.  If an impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based upon comparison of the fair value to the net book value of the assets.  Impairment losses on assets held for sale are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs to sell.
Each year, as of June 30, Manitowoc Foodservice tests for impairment of goodwill according to a two-step approach.  In the first step, Manitowoc Foodservice estimates the fair values of its reporting units using the present value of future cash flows approach.  If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any.  In the second step, the implied fair value of the goodwill is estimated as the fair value of the reporting unit used in the first step less the fair values of all other net tangible and intangible assets of the reporting unit.  If the carrying amount of the goodwill exceeds its implied fair market value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess, not to exceed the carrying amount of the goodwill.  In addition, goodwill of a reporting unit is tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value.  For other indefinite lived intangible assets, the impairment test consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible assets to their carrying amount.  See Note 9, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” for further details on our impairment assessments.
Warranties Estimated warranty costs are recorded in cost of sales at the time of sale of the warranted products based on historical warranty experience for the related product or estimates of projected costs due to specific warranty issues on new products.  These estimates are reviewed periodically and are adjusted based on changes in facts, circumstances or actual experience.
Environmental Liabilities Manitowoc Foodservice accrues for losses associated with environmental remediation obligations when such losses are probable and reasonably estimable.  Such accruals are adjusted as information develops or circumstances change.  Costs of long-term expenditures for environmental remediation obligations are discounted to their present value when the timing of cash flows are estimable.
Product Liabilities Manitowoc Foodservice records product liability reserves for its self-insured portion of any pending or threatened product liability actions.  The reserve is based upon two estimates.  First, Manitowoc Foodservice tracks the population of all outstanding pending and threatened product liability cases to determine an appropriate case reserve for each based upon Foodservice's best judgment and the advice of legal counsel.  These estimates are continually evaluated and adjusted based upon changes to facts and circumstances surrounding the case.  Second, Manitowoc Foodservice determines the amount of additional reserve required to cover incurred but not reported product liability obligations and to account for possible adverse development of the established case reserves (collectively referred to as IBNR).  This analysis is performed at least once annually. 
Foreign Currency Translation The financial statements of the company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated using the current exchange rate for assets and liabilities and the average exchange rate for the year for income and expense items.  Resulting translation adjustments are recorded to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) as a component of equity.
Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities Manitowoc ParentCo enters into derivative instruments on Manitowoc Foodservice's behalf to hedge Manitowoc Foodservice's foreign exchange and commodity exposure associated with aluminum, copper, steel, and natural gas prices. The amounts associated with these derivative contracts have been included in the combined financial statements as they are specifically attributable to the Foodservice business.
Manitowoc ParentCo has written policies and procedures that place all financial instruments under the direction of corporate treasury and restrict all derivative transactions to those intended for hedging purposes.  The use of financial instruments for trading purposes is strictly prohibited.  Manitowoc ParentCo uses financial instruments to manage the market risk from changes in foreign exchange rates, commodities and interest rates.  Manitowoc ParentCo follows the guidance in accordance with ASC Subtopic 815-10, “Derivatives and Hedging.”  The fair values of all derivatives are recorded in the combined balance sheets.  The change in a derivative’s fair value is recorded each period in current earnings or AOCI depending on whether the derivative is designated and qualifies as part of a hedge transaction and if so, the type of hedge transaction. During 2014, 2013 and 2012, minimal amounts were recognized in earnings due to ineffectiveness of certain commodity hedges.  The amount reported as derivative instrument fair market value adjustment in the AOCI account within the combined statements of

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comprehensive income (loss) represents the net gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts and commodity contracts designated as cash flow hedges, net of income taxes.
Cash Flow Hedges Manitowoc ParentCo selectively hedges anticipated transactions that are subject to foreign exchange exposure and commodity price exposure, primarily using foreign currency exchange and commodity contracts.  These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with ASC Subtopic 815-10 and hedges specifically attributable to the Foodservice business are recorded in the combined balance sheets at fair value.  The effective portion of the contracts’ gains or losses due to changes in fair value are initially recorded as a component of AOCI and are subsequently reclassified into earnings when the hedged transactions, typically sales and costs related to sales occur and affect earnings.  These contracts are highly effective in hedging the variability in future cash attributable to changes in currency exchange rates or commodity prices.
Stock-Based Compensation Manitowoc Foodservice employees have historically participated in Manitowoc ParentCo’s stock-based compensation plans. Stock-based compensation expense has been allocated to the Foodservice business based on the awards and terms previously granted to its employees. Until consummation of the proposed transaction, the Foodservice business will continue to participate in Manitowoc ParentCo’s stock-based compensation plans and record stock-based compensation expense based on the stock-based awards granted to the Manitowoc Foodservice employees. Accounting guidance requires that the cost resulting from all stock-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. Guidance establishes fair value as the measurement objective in accounting for stock-based payment arrangements and requires all companies to apply a fair-value-based measurement method in accounting generally for all stock-based payment transactions with employees. Stock based compensation expense related to Manitowoc Foodservice employees of $2.4 million , $3.5 million and $4.2 million of compensation expense has been recorded in the combined statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Revenue Recognition Revenue is generally recognized and earned when all the following criteria are satisfied with regard to a specific transaction: persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement exists; the price is fixed or determinable; collectability of cash is reasonably assured; and delivery has occurred or services have been rendered.  Shipping and handling fees are reflected in net sales and shipping and handling costs are reflected in cost of sales in the combined statements of operations.
Research and Development Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred and amounted to $31.0 million , $28.7 million and $35.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.  Research and development costs include salaries, materials, contractor fees and other administrative costs. 
Income Taxes In Manitowoc Foodservice’s combined financial statements, income tax expense and deferred tax balances have been calculated on a separate return basis although Manitowoc Foodservice’s operations have historically been included in the tax returns filed by the respective Manitowoc ParentCo entities. In the future, as a standalone entity, Manitowoc Foodservice will file tax returns on its own behalf and its deferred taxes and effective tax rate may differ from those in historical periods.
Manitowoc Foodservice recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in Manitowoc Foodservice's financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary difference between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are provided for deferred tax assets where it is considered more likely than not that the company will not realize the benefit of such assets. Manitowoc Foodservice evaluates its uncertain tax positions as new information becomes available. Tax benefits are recognized to the extent a position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the taxing authority.
Manitowoc Foodservice does not maintain an income tax payable to/from account with Manitowoc ParentCo. With the exception of certain separate filing Foodservice U.S and non-U.S. entities that will transfer to Manitowoc Foodservice after the Spin-Off, current income tax liabilities are deemed to settle immediately with Manitowoc ParentCo tax paying entities in the respective jurisdictions. These settlements are reflected as changes in the net parent company investment account.
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income (loss) includes, in addition to net earnings, other items that are reported as direct adjustments to equity.  Currently, these items are foreign currency translation adjustments, employee postretirement benefit adjustments and the change in fair value of certain derivative instruments.
Concentration of Credit Risk Credit extended to customers through trade accounts receivable potentially subjects the Foodservice business to risk.  This risk is limited due to the large number of customers and their dispersion across various industries and many geographical areas.  However, a significant amount of the Foodservice business's receivables are with distributors and large companies in the foodservice and beverage industry. Manitowoc Foodservice currently does not foresee a significant credit risk associated with these individual groups of receivables, but continues to monitor the exposure, if any.
Recent accounting changes and pronouncements In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” This update changes the guidance on accounting for inventory accounted for on a first-in first-out basis (FIFO). Under the revised standard, an entity should measure FIFO inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measured on a last-in, first-out basis

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(LIFO). The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. We believe the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, “Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement.” This update provides guidance on accounting for a software license in a cloud computing arrangement. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. Further, all software licenses are within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification Subtopic 350-40 and will be accounted for consistent with other licenses of intangible assets. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. We believe the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” To simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs, this update requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts, rather than as a deferred asset. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this update. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early application permitted. The guidance will be applied on a retrospective basis. Manitowoc Foodservice is evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on the its combined financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 820)—Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.” This update amends the current consolidation guidance for both the variable interest entity (VIE) and voting interest entity (VOE) consolidation models. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Manitowoc Foodservice believes the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on its combined financial statements.

In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, “Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items.” This update eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. ASU 2015-01 is effective for the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. A reporting entity may apply the amendments prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Manitowoc Foodservice believes the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on its combined financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern.” This update provided guidance on management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective in the first annual period ending after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Manitowoc Foodservice believes the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on its combined financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This update provided a principles-based approach to revenue recognition to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU provides a five-step model to be applied to all contracts with customers. The five steps are to identify the contract(s) with the customer, identify the performance obligations in the contact, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. The revenue standard is effective for the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 (as finalized by the FASB in August 2015 in ASU 2015-14), and can be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the update recognized at the date of initial application along with additional disclosures. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date—the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Manitowoc Foodservice is evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of this ASU will have on its combined financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” This ASU changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in Accounting Standards Codification Subtopic 205-20, and now requires a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. There will also be additional disclosures required. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2014. The significance of this guidance for Manitowoc Foodservice is dependent on any future disposals.
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.”  This new standard generally requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits (UTBs) against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carryforward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions. Under the new standard, UTBs will be netted against all available same-jurisdiction loss or other tax carryforwards that would be utilized, rather than only against carryforwards that are created by the UTBs. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim

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reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013.  The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on Manitowoc Foodservice's combined financial statements.
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, “Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity.” This ASU changes a parent entity’s accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign entity or of an investment in a foreign entity. A parent entity is required to release any related cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income in the following circumstances: (i) a parent entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided; (ii) a partial sale of an equity method investment that is a foreign entity; (iii) a partial sale of an equity method investment that is not a foreign entity whereby the partial sale represents a complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity that held the equity method investment; and (iv) the sale of an investment in a foreign entity. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on Manitowoc Foodservice's combined financial statements.

3. Acquisitions
On October 1, 2013, Manitowoc Foodservice acquired all remaining shares of Inducs, AG (“Inducs”) for a purchase price, net of cash acquired, of approximately $12.2 million .  Manitowoc Foodservice previously held a minority interest in Inducs. Inducs is a leader in induction cooking technology.  Allocation of the purchase price resulted in $5.0 million of goodwill and $7.0 million of intangible assets.  The results of Inducs have been included in the Foodservice business since the date of acquisition.

4. Discontinued Operations
During the fourth quarter of 2012, Manitowoc ParentCo decided to divest the warewashing equipment business of its Foodservice segment, which operated under the brand name Jackson, and classified this business as discontinued operations in the Manitowoc Foodservice financial statements. On January 28, 2013, Manitowoc ParentCo sold the Jackson warewashing equipment business to Hoshizaki USA Holdings, Inc. for approximately $39.2 million with the net proceeds received by Manitowoc ParentCo. The post-closing working capital adjustment of approximately $0.7 million was received by Manitowoc Foodservice. The transaction resulted in a $2.7 million loss on sale, which included $4.4 million of income tax expense. The results of these operations have been classified as discontinued operations.
The following selected financial data of the Jackson business for the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2013, and 2012, is presented for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect what the results of operations would have been had the business operated as a stand-alone entity.  There was no general corporate expense or interest expense allocated to discontinued operations for this business during the periods presented. 
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
$

 
$
2.5

 
$
32.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pretax earnings from discontinued operation
 
$

 
$
0.1

 
$
1.7

(Benefit) provision for taxes on earnings
 

 
(0.4
)
 
0.7

Net earnings from discontinued operation
 
$

 
$
0.5

 
$
1.0

During the third quarter of 2014, Manitowoc ParentCo settled a pension obligation related to a previously disposed entity, which resulted in a $1.1 million loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit of $0.6 million , during the period.
The following selected financial data of various businesses disposed of prior to 2012, primarily consisting of administrative costs, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 is presented for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect what the results of operations would have been had the businesses operated as stand-alone entities.  There was no general corporate expense or interest expense allocated to discontinued operations for these businesses during the periods presented.

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(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pretax loss from discontinued operations
 
$
(0.7
)
 
$
(1.6
)
 
$
(0.8
)
Provision for taxes on earnings
 
(0.3
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(0.4
)
Net loss from discontinued operations
 
$
(0.4
)
 
$
(1.0
)
 
$
(0.4
)

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5. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following tables sets forth financial assets and liabilities which were attributable to the Foodservice business and were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 by level within the fair value hierarchy.  Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
 
Fair Value as of December 31, 2014
(in millions)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Current Assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Total current assets at fair value
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Total assets at fair value
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Current Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
$

 
$
0.7

 
$

 
$
0.7

Commodity contracts
 

 
0.7

 

 
0.7

Total current liabilities at fair value
 
$

 
$
1.4

 
$

 
$
1.4

Non-current Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commodity contracts
 
$

 
$
0.3

 
$

 
$
0.3

Total non-current liabilities at fair value
 
$

 
$
0.3

 
$

 
$
0.3

Total liabilities at fair value
 
$

 
$
1.7

 
$

 
$
1.7

 
 
Fair Value as of December 31, 2013
(in millions)
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Current Assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Commodity contracts
 

 
0.1

 

 
0.1

Total current assets at fair value
 
$

 
$
0.1

 
$

 
$
0.1

Total assets at fair value
 
$

 
$
0.1

 
$

 
$
0.1

Current Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
$

 
$
0.4

 
$

 
$
0.4

Commodity contracts
 

 
0.4

 

 
0.4

Total current liabilities at fair value
 
$

 
$
0.8

 
$

 
$
0.8

Non-current Liabilities:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate swap contracts: Fixed-to-float
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Total non-current liabilities at fair value
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Total liabilities at fair value
 
$

 
$
0.8

 
$

 
$
0.8

ASC Subtopic 820-10, "Fair Value Measurement," defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Subtopic 820-10 classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability
Level 3
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
Manitowoc Foodservice endeavors to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The carrying values of cash and

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cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and deferred purchase price notes on receivables sold (see Note 11, “Accounts Receivable Securitization”), approximate fair value, without being discounted as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
As a result of its global operating and financing activities, Manitowoc Foodservice is exposed to market risks from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and commodity prices, which may adversely affect its operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, Manitowoc Foodservice minimizes these risks through the use of derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are used to manage risk and are not used for trading or other speculative purposes, and Manitowoc Foodservice does not use leveraged derivative financial instruments. The foreign currency exchange and commodity contracts are valued through an independent valuation source which uses an industry standard data provider, with resulting valuations periodically validated through third-party or counterparty quotes. As such, these derivative instruments are classified within Level 2.

6. Derivative Financial Instruments
Manitowoc Foodservice's risk management objective is to ensure that business exposures to risks that have been identified and measured and are capable of being controlled are minimized or managed using what it believes to be the most effective and efficient methods to eliminate, reduce, or transfer such exposures.  Operating decisions consider these associated risks and structure transactions to minimize or manage these risks whenever possible.
Use of derivative instruments is consistent with the overall business and risk management objectives of Manitowoc Foodservice.  Derivative instruments may be used to manage business risk within limits specified by Manitowoc ParentCo’s risk policy and manage exposures that have been identified through the risk identification and measurement process, provided that they clearly qualify as “hedging” activities as defined in the risk policy.  Use of derivative instruments is not automatic, nor is it necessarily the only response to managing pertinent business risk.  Use is permitted only after the risks that have been identified are determined to exceed defined tolerance levels and are considered to be unavoidable.
The primary risks managed by Manitowoc ParentCo on Manitowoc Foodservice's behalf using derivative instruments are commodity price risk and foreign currency exchange risk.  Swap contracts on various commodities are used to manage the price risk associated with forecasted purchases of materials used in Manitowoc Foodservice’s manufacturing process.  Manitowoc ParentCo also enters into various foreign currency derivative instruments on Manitowoc Foodservice's behalf to help manage foreign currency risk associated with Manitowoc Foodservice's projected purchases and sales and foreign currency denominated receivable and payable balances.
ASC Subtopic 815-10, "Derivatives and Hedges," requires companies to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the statement of financial position.  In accordance with ASC Subtopic 815-10, Manitowoc Foodservice designates commodity swaps and foreign currency exchange contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted purchases of commodities and currencies.
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.  Gains and losses on the derivative instruments representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.  In the next twelve months Manitowoc Foodservice estimates $0.8 million of unrealized losses , net of tax, related to commodity price and currency rate hedging will be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings.  Foreign currency and commodity hedging is generally completed prospectively on a rolling basis for twelve and twenty-four months, respectively, depending on the type of risk being hedged.

As of December 31, 2014, Manitowoc Foodservice had the following outstanding commodity and currency forward contracts that were entered into as hedge forecasted transactions:
Commodity
 
Units Hedged
 
 
 
Type
Aluminum
 
1,657
 
MT
 
Cash flow
Copper
 
820
 
MT
 
Cash flow
Natural gas
 
56,792
 
MMBtu
 
Cash flow
Steel
 
12,634
 
Short Tons
 
Cash flow
Currency
 
Units Hedged
 
Type
Canadian Dollar
 
7,984,824
 
Cash flow
Mexican Peso
 
52,674,383
 
Cash flow

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For derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Subtopic 815-10, the gains or losses on the derivatives are recognized in current earnings within other (expense) income, net in the combined statement of operations. As of December 31, 2014, Manitowoc Foodservice had the following outstanding currency forward contracts that were not designated as hedging instruments:
Currency
 
Units Hedged
 
Recognized Location
 
Purpose
European Euro
 
2,172,068
 
Other (expense) income, net
 
Accounts payable and receivable settlement
Mexican Peso
 
3,151,000
 
Other (expense) income, net
 
Accounts payable and receivable settlement
Canadian Dollar
 
2,516
 
Other (expense) income, net
 
Accounts payable and receivable settlement
The fair value of outstanding derivative contracts recorded as liabilities in the accompanying combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 was as follows:
 
 
LIABILITY DERIVATIVES
(in millions)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
0.6

Commodity contracts
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
0.7

Commodity contracts
 
Other non-current liabilities
 
0.3

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$
1.6

 
 
LIABILITY DERIVATIVES
(in millions)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
Derivatives NOT designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
0.1

Total derivatives NOT designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$
0.1

 
 
 
 
 

Total liability derivatives
 
 
 
$
1.7

The effect of derivative instruments on the combined statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 and gains or losses initially recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) in the combined balance sheet was as follows: 
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging
Relationships (in millions)
 
Amount of Gain or
(Loss) Recognized in
AOCI on Derivative
(Effective Portion, net of
tax)
 
Location of Gain or
(Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain or
(Loss) Reclassified from
AOCI into
Income (Effective
Portion)
Foreign exchange contracts
 
$
(0.1
)
 
Cost of sales
 
$
(0.9
)
Commodity contracts
 
(0.5
)
 
Cost of sales
 
(0.3
)
Total
 
$
(0.6
)
 
 
 
$
(1.2
)
Derivatives Relationships (in millions)
 
Location of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative (Ineffective Portion
and Amount Excluded from
Effectiveness Testing)
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative (Ineffective Portion
and Amount Excluded from
Effectiveness Testing)
Commodity contracts
 
Cost of sales
 
$
0.1

Total
 
 
 
$
0.1

Derivatives Not Designated as
Hedging Instruments (in millions)
 
Location of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative
Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other (expense) income, net
 
$

Total
 
 
 
$

 
As of December 31, 2013, Manitowoc Foodservice had the following outstanding commodity and currency forward contracts that were entered into as hedge forecasted transactions:

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Commodity
 
Units Hedged
 
 
 
Type
Aluminum
 
1,622
 
MT
 
Cash flow
Copper
 
382
 
MT
 
Cash flow
Natural gas
 
149,994
 
MMBtu
 
Cash flow
Steel
 
8,806
 
Short Tons
 
Cash flow
Currency
 
Units Hedged
 
Type
Canadian Dollar
 
10,422,932
 
Cash Flow
European Euro
 
13,447,750
 
Cash Flow
United States Dollar
 
2,100,000
 
Cash Flow
For derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Subtopic 815-10, the gains or losses on the derivatives are recognized in current earnings within other (expense) income, net. As of December 31, 2013, Manitowoc Foodservice had the no outstanding currency forward contracts that were not designated as hedging instruments.

The fair value of outstanding derivative contracts recorded as assets in the accompanying combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, was as follows:
 
 
ASSET DERIVATIVES
(in millions)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other current assets
 
$

Commodity contracts
 
Other current assets
 
0.1

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$
0.1

 
 
ASSET DERIVATIVES
(in millions)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
Derivatives NOT designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other current assets
 
$

Total derivatives NOT designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$

 
 
 
 
 

Total asset derivatives
 
 
 
$
0.1

The fair value of outstanding derivative contracts recorded as liabilities in the accompanying combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, was as follows:
 
 
LIABILITIES DERIVATIVES
 (in millions)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
0.4

Commodity contracts
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
0.4

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$
0.8

 
 
 
LIABILITY DERIVATIVES
(in millions)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
Derivatives NOT designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 

Foreign exchange contracts
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$

Total derivatives NOT designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$

 
 
 
 
 

Total liability derivatives
 
 
 
$
0.8


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The effect of derivative instruments on the combined statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013, and gains or losses initially recognized in AOCI in the combined balance sheet was as follows: 
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging
Relationships (in millions)
 
Amount of Gain or
(Loss) Recognized in
AOCI on Derivative
(Effective Portion, net of
tax)
 
Location of Gain or
(Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain or
(Loss) Reclassified from
AOCI into
Income (Effective
Portion)
Foreign exchange contracts
 
$
(0.3
)
 
Cost of sales
 
$
(0.4
)
Commodity contracts
 
0.3

 
Cost of sales
 
(1.5
)
Total
 
$

 
 
 
$
(1.9
)
Derivatives Relationships (in millions)
 
Location of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative (Ineffective Portion
and Amount Excluded from
Effectiveness Testing)
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative (Ineffective
Portion and Amount
Excluded from Effectiveness
Testing)
Commodity contracts
 
Cost of sales
 
$
0.1

Total
 
 
 
$
0.1

The effect of derivative instruments on the combined statement of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012, and gains or losses initially recognized in AOCI in the combined balance sheet was as follows: 
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging
Relationships (in millions)
 
Amount of Gain or
(Loss) Recognized in
AOCI on Derivative
(Effective Portion, net of
tax)
 
Location of Gain or
(Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain or
(Loss) Reclassified from
AOCI into
Income (Effective
Portion)
Foreign exchange contracts
 
$
0.1

 
Cost of sales
 
$
0.4

Commodity contracts
 
0.9

 
Cost of sales
 
(2.2
)
Total
 
$
1.0

 
 
 
$
(1.8
)
Derivatives Relationships (in millions)
 
Location of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative (Ineffective Portion
and Amount Excluded from
Effectiveness Testing)
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Income on
Derivative (Ineffective
Portion and Amount
Excluded from Effectiveness
Testing)
Commodity contracts
 
Cost of sales
 
$

Total
 
 
 
$


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7. Inventories
The components of inventories at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized as follows:
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Inventories — gross:
 
 

 
 

Raw materials
 
$
77.2

 
$
74.6

Work-in-process
 
21.5

 
19.0

Finished goods
 
87.9

 
72.8

Total inventories — gross
 
186.6

 
166.4

Excess and obsolete inventory reserve
 
(20.3
)
 
(19.9
)
Net inventories at FIFO cost
 
166.3

 
146.5

Excess of FIFO costs over LIFO value
 
(3.1
)
 
(2.8
)
Inventories — net
 
$
163.2

 
$
143.7


8. Property, Plant and Equipment
The components of property, plant and equipment at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized as follows:
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Land
 
$
6.6

 
$
8.6

Building and improvements
 
100.1

 
102.5

Machinery, equipment and tooling
 
237.0

 
237.2

Furniture and fixtures
 
6.6

 
6.6

Computer hardware and software
 
58.5

 
49.6

Construction in progress
 
12.7

 
24.1

Total cost
 
421.5

 
428.6

Less accumulated depreciation
 
(287.2
)
 
(288.3
)
Property, plant and equipment - net
 
$
134.3

 
$
140.3


9. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Manitowoc Foodservice has three reportable segments: Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The changes in carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:
(in millions)
 
Americas
 
EMEA
 
APAC
 
Total
Gross balance as of January 1, 2013
 
$
1,172.8

 
$
204.5

 
$
7.4

 
$
1,384.7

Acquisition of Inducs
 

 
5.0

 

 
5.0

Restructuring reserve adjustment
 
(0.7
)
 

 

 
(0.7
)
Foreign currency impact
 
0.6

 
(0.6
)
 
0.1

 
0.1

Gross balance as of December 31, 2013
 
1,172.7

 
208.9

 
7.5

 
1,389.1

Accumulated asset impairments
 
(312.2
)
 
(203.5
)
 

 
(515.7
)
Net balance as of December 31, 2013
 
860.5

 
5.4

 
7.5

 
873.4

Foreign currency impact
 

 
(0.5
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.6
)
Gross balance as of December 31, 2014
 
1,172.7

 
208.4

 
7.4

 
1,388.5

Accumulated asset impairments
 
(312.2
)
 
(203.5
)
 

 
(515.7
)
Net balance as of December 31, 2014
 
$
860.5

 
$
4.9

 
$
7.4

 
$
872.8


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Manitowoc Foodservice accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets under the guidance of ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” Manitowoc Foodservice performs an annual impairment test at June 30 of every year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Manitowoc Foodservice tests its reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets using a fair-value method based on the present value of future cash flows, which involves management’s judgments and assumptions about the amounts of those cash flows and the discount rates used. The estimated fair value is then compared with the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including recorded goodwill, or indefinite-lived intangible asset. The intangible asset is then subject to risk of write-down to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value.
As of June 30, 2014, 2013, and 2012, Manitowoc Foodservice performed the annual impairment test for its reporting units, which were Americas; EMEA; and APAC, as well as its indefinite-lived intangible assets, and based on those results, no impairment was indicated in any of those periods.
As discussed in Note 3, “Acquisitions,” on October 1, 2013, Manitowoc Foodservice acquired all remaining shares of Inducs in which Manitowoc ParentCo previously held a minority interest. The aggregate purchase price of $12.2 million , net of cash, resulted in $7.0 million of identifiable intangible assets and $5.0 million of goodwill. Of the $7.0 million of acquired intangible assets, $0.7 million was assigned to trademarks that are not subject to amortization, $1.2 million was assigned to customer relationships with a useful life of 19 years, and $5.1 million was assigned to developed technology with a useful life of 12 years.
The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of Manitowoc Foodservice’s intangible assets other than goodwill are as follows as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 .
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
(in millions)
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
Amount
 
Net
Book
Value
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
Amount
 
Net
Book
Value
Trademarks and tradenames
 
$
199.4

 
$

 
$
199.4

 
$
203.9

 
$

 
$
203.9

Customer relationships
 
415.0

 
(129.5
)
 
285.5

 
415.2

 
(108.6
)
 
306.6

Patents
 
1.7

 
(1.4
)
 
0.3

 
1.7

 
(1.2
)
 
0.5

Other intangibles
 
160.7

 
(61.4
)
 
99.3

 
165.1

 
(52.4
)
 
112.7

Total
 
$
776.8

 
$
(192.3
)
 
$
584.5

 
$
785.9

 
$
(162.2
)
 
$
623.7

Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2013 and 2012 was $31.8 million , $31.4 million and $31.3 million , respectively.  Excluding the impact of any future acquisitions or divestitures, Manitowoc Foodservice anticipates amortization will be approximately $32 million per year for next five years.

10. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts payable and accrued expenses at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized as follows:
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Trade accounts payable and interest payable
 
$
161.6

 
$
143.0

Employee related expenses
 
31.1

 
36.7

Restructuring expenses
 
15.6

 
16.3

Profit sharing and incentives
 
4.1

 
17.3

Accrued rebates
 
52.3

 
44.2

Deferred revenue - current
 
3.8

 
4.1

Dividend payable to Manitowoc ParentCo
 
6.2

 
10.9

Income taxes payable
 
5.2

 
3.4

Customer advances
 
3.9

 
2.9

Product liability
 
2.2

 
2.4

Miscellaneous accrued expenses
 
$
46.1

 
$
41.3

Total accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
332.1

 
$
322.5



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11. Accounts Receivable Securitization
The accounts receivable securitization facility, ("The Securitization Program"), is comprised of two funding entities: Manitowoc Funding, LLC (“U.S. Seller”) and Manitowoc Cayman Islands Funding Ltd. (“Cayman Seller”). The U.S. Seller has historically serviced domestic entities of both the Foodservice and Crane segments of Manitowoc ParentCo and remitted all funds received directly to Manitowoc ParentCo. The Cayman Seller has historically serviced solely Manitowoc Foodservice foreign entities and remitted all funds to Manitowoc Foodservice entities. The U.S. Seller entity will remain with Manitowoc ParentCo subsequent to the Spin-Off, while the Cayman Seller will be transferred to Manitowoc Foodservice subsequent to the Spin-Off. As the U.S. Seller is not directly attributable to Manitowoc Foodservice, only the receivables which were transferred to the U.S. Seller but not sold are reflected in Manitowoc Foodservice combined balance sheet. A portion of the U.S. Seller’s historical expenses related to bond administration fees and settlement fees are allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice. As the Cayman Seller is directly attributable to Manitowoc Foodservice, the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of the Cayman Seller are included in Manitowoc Foodservice’s combined statement of operations and balance sheet.
On December 15, 2014, Manitowoc ParentCo executed a Fifth Amended and Restated Receivables Purchase Agreement (the “Receivables Purchase Agreement”) among the U.S. Seller and Cayman Seller, as sellers, Manitowoc ParentCo, Garland Commercial Ranges Limited (“Garland”), Convotherm Elektrogeräte GmbH (“Convotherm”), Manitowoc Deutschland GmbH (“Manitowoc Deutschland”), Manitowoc Foodservice UK Limited (“Foodservice UK”), and the other persons from time to time party thereto, as servicers, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo” or “Purchaser”), as purchaser and agent.  Pursuant to this amendment, (i) the commitment size of this facility increased from up to $150 million to up to $185 million ; and (ii) a German subsidiary (Manitowoc Deutschland) and a United Kingdom subsidiary (Foodservice UK) were added as “originators” under the facility. Manitowoc ParentCo's cost of funds under the facility continues to use a LIBOR index rate plus a 1.25% fixed spread.
Under the Receivables Purchase Agreement (and the related Purchase and Sale Agreements referenced in the Receivables Purchase Agreement), certain of Manitowoc Foodservice's non-U.S. trade accounts receivable are sold to Cayman Seller which, in turn, will sell, convey, transfer and assign to Purchaser, all of the Cayman Seller’s right, title and interest in and to a pool of receivables to the Purchaser.
The Purchaser receives ownership of the pool of receivables, in each instance. New receivables are purchased by Cayman Seller and resold to the Purchaser as cash collections reduce previously sold investments. Garland, Convotherm, Manitowoc Deutschland, and Foodservice UK act as the servicers of the receivables and as such administer, collect and otherwise enforce the receivables. The servicers are compensated for doing so on terms that are generally consistent with what would be charged by an unrelated servicer. As servicers, they initially receive payments made by obligors on the receivables but are required to remit those payments to the Purchaser in accordance with the Receivables Purchase Agreement. The Purchaser has no recourse for uncollectible receivables. The securitization program also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants. As of December 31, 2014, Manitowoc ParentCo was in compliance with all affirmative and negative covenants pertaining to the Receivables Purchase Agreement, as amended.
Due to a short average collection cycle of less than 60 days for such accounts receivable as well as Manitowoc Foodservice's collection history, the fair value of Manitowoc Foodservice's deferred purchase price notes approximates book value. The fair value of the deferred purchase price notes recorded at December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $33.1 million and $7.0 million , respectively, and is included in accounts receivable in the accompanying combined balance sheets.
Trade accounts receivables sold to the Purchaser and being serviced by the company totaled $21.1 million at December 31, 2014 and $22.8 million at December 31, 2013 .
Transactions under the accounts receivables securitization program are accounted for as sales in accordance with ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing.”  Sales of trade receivables to the Purchaser are reflected as a reduction of accounts receivable in the accompanying combined balance sheets and the proceeds received, including collections on the deferred purchase price notes, are included in cash flows from operating activities in the accompanying combined statements of cash flows.  Manitowoc Foodservice deems the interest rate risk related to the deferred purchase price notes to be de minimis, primarily due to the short average collection cycle of the related receivables (i.e., 60 days) as noted above.

12. Income Taxes
In the combined financial statements, income tax expense and deferred tax balances have been calculated on a separate return basis although the Manitowoc Foodservice operations have historically been included in the tax returns filed by the respective Manitowoc ParentCo entities. Manitowoc Foodservice does not maintain an income tax payable to/from account with Manitowoc ParentCo. With the exception of certain separate filing Foodservice entities that will transfer to Manitowoc Foodservice after the Spin-Off, current income tax liabilities are deemed to settle immediately with Manitowoc ParentCo tax paying entities in the respective jurisdictions. These settlements are reflected as changes in the net parent company investment account. In the future, as a standalone entity, Manitowoc Foodservice will file tax returns on its own behalf and its deferred taxes and effective tax rate may differ from those in historical periods.


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Earnings (loss) from continuing operations are summarized below:
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Domestic
 
$
123.3

 
$
157.2

 
$
147.4

Foreign
 
63.9

 
47.4

 
32.1

Total
 
$
187.2

 
$
204.6

 
$
179.5

Provision for income taxes from continuing operations is summarized below:
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Current:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Federal and state
 
$
28.3

 
$
51.9

 
$
46.1

Foreign
 
15.1

 
13.0

 
9.6

Total current
 
$
43.4

 
$
64.9

 
$
55.7

Deferred:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Federal and state
 
$
(12.0
)
 
$
(9.0
)
 
$
(7.8
)
Foreign
 
(5.5
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(0.4
)
Total deferred
 
$
(17.5
)
 
$
(9.6
)
 
$
(8.2
)
Provision for taxes on earnings
 
$
25.9

 
$
55.3

 
$
47.5


The differences between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate and Manitowoc Foodservice's effective tax rate were as follows:
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Federal income tax at statutory rate
 
35.0
%
 
35.0
%
 
35.0
%
State income provision (benefit)
 
1.4

 
1.9

 
1.2

Manufacturing & research incentives
 
(1.7
)
 
(2.9
)
 
(2.0
)
Taxes on foreign income which differ from the U.S. statutory rate
 
(2.4
)
 
(3.2
)
 
(3.1
)
Adjustments for unrecognized tax benefits
 
4.3

 
(3.5
)
 
(7.2
)
Adjustments for valuation allowances
 
21.5

 
(0.3
)
 
1.6

Capital loss generation
 
(41.4
)
 

 

Other items
 
(2.9
)
 

 
1.0

Effective tax rate
 
13.8
%
 
27.0
%
 
26.5
%
The 2014, 2013 and 2012 effective tax rates were favorably impacted by income earned in jurisdictions where the statutory rate was less than 35%.
In the third quarter of 2014, Manitowoc Foodservice made an election with the IRS to treat Enodis Holdings, Ltd, Manitowoc Foodservice’s UK Holding Company, as a partnership for U.S. income tax purposes. As a result of this status change, Manitowoc Foodservice realized a $ 25.6 million capital loss tax benefit. This transaction resulted in an effective tax rate benefit of 13.7% unique to 2014.

The 2013 and 2012 effective tax rates benefited from the release of uncertain tax position reserves related to favorable audit settlements.
The significant components of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows:

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(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
 
 

 
 

Inventories
 
5.1

 
5.4

Accounts receivable
 
1.2

 
1.3

Product warranty reserves
 
10.9

 
10.3

Product liability reserves
 
0.8

 
0.9

Deferred revenue, current portion
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
Deferred employee benefits
 
4.7

 
5.9

Other reserves and allowances
 
5.4

 
8.0

Less valuation allowance
 
(8.3
)
 
(0.5
)
Net deferred tax assets, current
 
19.6

 
31.2

Non-current deferred tax assets (liabilities):
 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment
 
(8.3
)
 
(9.8
)
Intangible assets
 
(242.4
)
 
(253.4
)
Deferred employee benefits
 
12.7

 
10.8

Product warranty reserves
 
3.9

 
2.9

Loss carryforwards
 
119.1

 
84.1

Deferred revenue
 
1.5

 
2.4

Other
 
9.7

 
12.3

Total non-current deferred tax liabilities
 
(103.8
)
 
(150.7
)
Less valuation allowance
 
(104.9
)
 
(79.7
)
Net deferred tax liabilities, non-current
 
(208.7
)
 
(230.4
)

Current and long-term tax assets and liabilities included in the combined balance sheets were as follows:
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Current income tax asset
 
$
23.7

 
$
33.0

Long-term income tax assets, included in other non-current assets
 
9.3

 
2.3

Current deferred income tax liability, included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
(4.1
)
 
(1.8
)
Long-term deferred income tax liability
 
(218.0
)
 
(232.7
)
Net deferred income tax liability
 
$
(189.1
)
 
$
(199.2
)
Manitowoc Foodservice has not provided for additional U.S. income taxes on approximately $73.0 million of undistributed earnings of combined non-U.S. subsidiaries as of December 31, 2014 because it intends to reinvest such earnings indefinitely outside of the United States. Such earnings could become taxable upon sale or liquidation of these non-U.S. subsidiaries or upon dividend repatriation of cash balances. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of the unrecognized tax liability on such earnings.
As of December 31, 2014, Manitowoc Foodservice has approximately $365.7 million of foreign loss carryforwards, which are available to reduce future foreign tax liabilities.  Substantially all of the foreign loss carryforwards are not subject to any time restrictions on their future use, and $344.1 million are offset by a valuation allowance.  Manitowoc Foodservice also has approximately $139.1 million of U.S. capital loss carryforwards which expire in 2019 and are offset by a valuation allowance.
Manitowoc Foodservice continues to record valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets in the United Kingdom, as it remains more likely than not that they will not be utilized. In 2014, management determined that it was more likely than not that deferred taxes of $4.2 million related to its Spanish operations were realizable, and reduced the related valuation allowance.
Manitowoc Foodservice will continue to periodically evaluate its valuation allowance requirements in light of changing facts and circumstances, and may adjust its deferred tax asset valuation allowances accordingly. It is reasonably possible that Manitowoc Foodservice will either add to, or reverse a portion of its existing deferred tax asset valuation allowances in the future. Such changes in the deferred tax asset valuation allowances will be reflected in the current operations through Manitowoc Foodservice’s income tax provision, and could have a material effect on operating results.

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A reconciliation of Manitowoc Foodservice’s unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Balance at beginning of year
 
$
7.8

 
$
17.1

 
$
28.7

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
 
14.1

 
1.0

 
0.1

Additions for tax positions of prior years
 

 
0.1

 
0.9

Reductions for tax positions of prior years
 

 

 

Reductions based on settlements with taxing authorities
 
(2.8
)
 
(8.0
)
 
(11.2
)
Reductions for lapse of statute
 
(2.5
)
 
(2.4
)
 
(1.4
)
Balance at end of year
 
$
16.6

 
$
7.8

 
$
17.1

Substantially all of Manitowoc Foodservice’s unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate.
Manitowoc Foodservice recognizes interest and penalties related to tax liabilities as a part of income tax expense. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, Manitowoc Foodservice has accrued interest and penalties of $0.8 million and $4.7 million, respectively.
Manitowoc ParentCo concluded an examination of its 2007 through 2009 U.S. tax returns during the third quarter of 2014 as well as an examination its 2010 and 2011 U.S. tax returns in the fourth quarter of 2014.  The adjustments did not have a material impact on the financial statements.
Manitowoc Foodservice files tax returns in the U.S and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The 2011 through 2014 tax years remain subject to examination by the IRS; the 2011 year due to an amended return filing. The 2010 though 2014 tax years generally remain subject to examination by state authorities, and tax years 2010 through 2014 remain subject to examination in Germany. Tax years 2007 through 2014 remain subject to audit in China.
Manitowoc Foodservice regularly assesses the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from examinations to determine the adequacy of its tax reserves. As of December 31, 2014, Manitowoc Foodservice believes that it is more likely than not that the tax positions it has taken will be sustained upon the resolution of its audits resulting in no material impact on its consolidated financial position and the results of operations and cash flows. However, the final determination with respect to any tax audits, and any related litigation, could be materially different from its estimates and/or from its historical income tax provisions and accruals and could have a material effect on operating results and/or cash flows in the periods for which that determination is made. In addition, future period earnings may be adversely impacted by litigation costs, settlements, penalties, and/or interest assessments.
During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that federal, state and foreign tax audit resolutions could reduce unrecognized tax benefits and income tax expense by up to $0.2 million, either because Manitowoc Foodservice's tax positions are sustained on audit or settled, or the applicable statute of limitations closes.

13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”)
The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows:
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Foreign currency translation
 
$
17.3

 
$
34.2

Derivative instrument fair market value, net of income taxes of $0.4 and $0.2
 
(1.0
)
 
(0.4
)
Employee pension and postretirement benefit adjustments, net of income taxes of $0.8 and $0.5
 
(37.0
)
 
(32.6
)
 
 
$
(20.7
)
 
$
1.2

Summaries of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the years ended December 31, 2012, December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:

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(in millions)
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges
 
Pension & Postretirement
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
$
31.6

 
$
(0.2
)
 
$
(38.2
)
 
$
(6.8
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
 
$
2.6

 
$
(1.4
)
 
$
4.4

 
$
5.6

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 

 
1.2

 
1.2

 
2.4

Net current period other comprehensive income
 
2.6

 
(0.2
)
 
5.6

 
8.0

Balance at December 31, 2013
 
$
34.2

 
$
(0.4
)
 
$
(32.6
)
 
$
1.2

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
 
(16.9
)
 
(1.4
)
 
(4.8
)
 
(23.1
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
 

 
0.8

 
0.4

 
1.2

Net current period other comprehensive loss
 
(16.9
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(4.4
)
 
(21.9
)
Balance at December 31, 2014
 
$
17.3

 
$
(1.0
)
 
$
(37.0
)
 
$
(20.7
)
A reconciliation of the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the year ended December 31, 2014 is as follows:
(in millions)
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Recognized Location
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
$
(0.9
)
 
Cost of sales
Commodity contracts
 
(0.3
)
 
Cost of sales
 
 
(1.2
)
 
Total before tax
 
 
0.4

 
Tax expense
 
 
$
(0.8
)
 
Net of tax
Amortization of pension and postretirement items
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service cost
 
0.3

(a)
 
Actuarial losses
 
(0.8
)
(a)
 
 
 
(0.5
)
 
Total before tax
 
 
0.1

 
Tax benefit
 
 
$
(0.4
)
 
Net of Tax
 
 
 
 
 
Total reclassifications for the period
 
$
(1.2
)
 
Net of Tax
 
 
 
 
 
(a) These other comprehensive income components are included in the net periodic pension cost (see Note 18 , “Employee Benefit Plans,” for further details).

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A reconciliation of the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the year ended December 31, 2013 is as follows:
(in millions)
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Recognized Location
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
$
(0.4
)
 
Cost of sales
Commodity contracts
 
(1.5
)
 
Cost of sales
 
 
(1.9
)
 
Total before tax
 
 
0.7

 
Tax expense
 
 
$
(1.2
)
 
Net of tax
Amortization of pension and postretirement items
 
 
 
 
Amortization of prior service cost
 
0.1

(a)
 
Actuarial losses
 
(1.3
)
(a)
 
 
 
(1.2
)
 
Total before tax
 
 

 
Tax benefit
 
 
$
(1.2
)
 
Net of Tax
 
 
 
 
 
Total reclassifications for the period
 
$
(2.4
)
 
Net of Tax
 
 
 
 
 
(a) These other comprehensive income components are included in the net periodic pension cost (see Note 20, “Employee Benefit Plans,” for further details).

14. Stock-Based Compensation
During the periods presented certain employees of Manitowoc Foodservice participated in stock-based compensation plans sponsored by Manitowoc ParentCo. Under these stock-based compensation plans, Manitowoc ParentCo provided awards to employees of Manitowoc Foodservice with restricted common stock, restricted stock units, and stock options to purchase shares of Manitowoc ParentCo. Because Manitowoc Foodservice employees provide services in consideration for their participation in Manitowoc ParentCo’s plans, the stock-based compensation expense for the awards granted to Manitowoc Foodservice employees has been reflected in the combined financial statements. See Note 21, “Net Parent Company Investment and Related Party Transactions” for further information on corporate allocations.
Manitowoc Foodservice recognizes expense for all stock-based compensation on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the entire award.
Total stock-based compensation expense before tax was $2.4 million , $3.5 million and $4.2 million during 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. 
Stock Options
Any option granted to directors of Manitowoc ParentCo were exercisable immediately upon granting and expire ten years subsequent to the grant date.  For all outstanding grants made to officers and employees prior to 2011, options become exercisable in 25% increments annually over a four -year period beginning on the second anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years subsequent to the grant date.  Starting with 2011 grants to officers and directors, such options become exercisable in 25% increments annually over a four -year period beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date and expire ten years subsequent to the grant date. 
Manitowoc ParentCo granted options to Foodservice employees to acquire 0.1 million , 0.1 million and 0.1 million shares of common stock during 2014 , 2013 , and 2012 , respectively. Stock-based compensation expense is calculated by estimating the fair value of incentive and non-qualified stock options at the time of grant and is amortized over the stock options’ vesting period. Manitowoc Foodservice recognized $0.9 million ( $0.5 million after taxes), $1.7 million ( $1.0 million after taxes) and $1.3 million ( $0.8 million after taxes) of compensation expense associated with stock options during 2014 , 2013 , and 2012 , respectively.

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A summary of Manitowoc Foodservice's stock option activity is as follows (in millions, except weighted average exercise price per share):
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Options outstanding as of January 1, 2014
 
1.2

 
$
14.30

 
 

Granted
 
0.1

 
29.07

 
 

Exercised
 
(0.5
)
 
13.00

 
 

Cancelled
 
(0.1
)
 
38.41

 
 

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2014
 
0.7

 
$
15.90

 
$
6.4

Options exercisable as of:
 
 

 
 

 
 

December 31, 2014
 
0.5

 
$
14.19

 
$
5.6

The outstanding stock options at December 31, 2014 have a range of exercise prices from $4.41 to $43.33 per share.  The following table shows the options outstanding and exercisable by range of exercise prices at December 31, 2014 (in millions, except range of exercise price per share, weighted average remaining contractual life and weighted average exercise price):
Range of Exercise Price per Share
 
Outstanding
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
 
Exercisable
Options
 
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
$4.41 - $10.21
 
0.2

 
3.8
 
$
4.41

 
0.2

 
$
4.41

$10.22 - $18.13
 
0.2

 
4.7
 
12.78

 
0.1

 
12.29

$18.14 - $29.06
 
0.2

 
4.8
 
19.06

 
0.1

 
19.19

$29.07 - $38.86
 
0.1

 
6.0
 
29.25

 
0.1

 
29.52

$38.87 - $43.33
 

 
2.9
 
39.34

 

 
39.34

 
 
0.7

 
4.6
 
$
15.90

 
0.5

 
$
14.19

Manitowoc Foodservice uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to value stock options.  Manitowoc Foodservice used historical stock prices for Manitowoc ParentCo shares of common stock as the basis for its volatility assumption.  The assumed risk-free rates were based on ten -year U.S. Treasury rates in effect at the time of grant.  The expected option life represents the period of time that the options granted are expected to be outstanding and is based on historical experience.
As of December 31, 2014 , Manitowoc Foodservice has $1.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense before tax related to stock options, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.6 years.
The weighted average fair value of options granted per share during the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2013 , and 2012 was $14.83 , $9.00 , and $7.97 , respectively.  The fair value of each option grant was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing method with the following assumptions:
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Expected Life (years)
 
6.0

 
6.0

 
6.0

Risk-free Interest rate
 
1.9
%
 
1.1
%
 
1.1
%
Expected volatility
 
55.0
%
 
56.0
%
 
55.0
%
Expected dividend yield
 
0.4
%
 
0.6
%
 
0.6
%
For the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2013 , and 2012 the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $8.0 million , $1.5 million , and $0.5 million , respectively.
Restricted Stock Units
Manitowoc ParentCo granted restricted performance stock units of 0.1 million , 0.1 million and 0.1 million in 2014 , 2013 , and 2012 , respectively.  The restricted stock units are earned based on service over the vesting period and on the extent to which performance goals are met over the applicable performance period (“performance shares”).  The performance goals and the applicable performance period vary for each grant year. Manitowoc Foodservice recognized $0.9 million ( $0.6 million after taxes), $1.0 million ( $0.6 million after taxes) and $1.0 million ( $0.6 million after taxes) of compensation expense associated with restricted stock units during 2014 , 2013 and 2012 , respectively. 
The restricted stock units granted to employees in 2014 vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units granted to directors in 2014 vest on the second anniversary of the grant date. The performance shares granted in 2014 are earned based on the extent to

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which performance goals are met by Manitowoc Foodservice over a three -year period from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2016. The performance goals for the performance shares granted in 2014 are based fifty percent ( 50% ) on total shareholder return relative to a peer group of companies over the three-year period and fifty percent ( 50% ) on EVA ® improvement over the three -year period. Depending on the foregoing factors, the number of shares awarded could range from zero to 0.1 million for the 2014 performance share grants. For these awards, the expense is based on the fair value of Manitowoc ParentCo's shares as of the grant date for the EVA ® improvement criteria and a Monte Carlo model for the total shareholder return criteria.
The performance shares granted in 2013 are earned based on the extent to which performance goals are met by Manitowoc Foodservice over a three -year period from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2015. The performance goals for the performance shares granted in 2013 are based fifty percent ( 50% ) on total shareholder return relative to a peer group of companies over the three-year period and fifty percent ( 50% ) on debt reduction over the three -year period. Depending on the foregoing factors, the number of shares awarded could range from zero to 0.1 million for the 2013 performance share grants. For these awards, the expense is based on the fair value of Manitowoc ParentCo's shares as of the grant date for the debt reduction criteria and a Monte Carlo model for the total shareholder return criteria.
The performance shares granted in 2012 were earned based on the extent to which performance goals were met by Manitowoc Foodservice over a three -year period from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2014.  The performance goals for the performance shares granted in 2012 were based fifty percent ( 50% ) on total shareholder return relative to a peer group of companies over the three -year period and fifty percent ( 50% ) on improvement in the company’s total leverage ratio over the three -year period.  Depending on the foregoing factors, the number of shares awarded could have ranged from zero to 0.1 million for the 2012 performance share grants. For these awards, the expense is based on the fair value of Manitowoc Foodservice's shares as of the grant date for the total leverage ratio criteria and a Monte Carlo model for the total shareholder return criteria.
A summary of activity for restricted stock units for the year ended December 31, 2014 is as follows (in millions except weighted average grant date fair value):
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Grant Date Fair Value
Unvested as of January 1, 2014
 
0.1

 
$
21.58

Granted
 
0.1

 
37.10

Vested
 

 
17.62

Cancelled
 

 
15.95

Unvested as of December 31, 2014
 
0.2

 
$
30.72

As of December 31, 2014 , Manitowoc Foodservice has $1.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense before tax related to restricted performance stock units which will be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.

15. Contingencies and Significant Estimates
As of December 31, 2014 , Manitowoc Foodservice held reserves for environmental matters related to Enodis locations of approximately $0.7 million .  At certain of Manitowoc Foodservice’s other facilities, Manitowoc Foodservice has identified potential contaminants in soil and groundwater.  The ultimate cost of any remediation required will depend upon the results of future investigation.  Based upon available information, Manitowoc Foodservice does not expect the ultimate costs at any of these locations will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows individually or in the aggregate.
Manitowoc Foodservice believes that it has obtained and is in substantial compliance with those material environmental permits and approvals necessary to conduct its various businesses.  Based on the facts presently known, Manitowoc Foodservice does not expect environmental compliance costs to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
As of December 31, 2014 , various product-related lawsuits were pending.  To the extent permitted under applicable law, all of these are insured with self-insurance retention levels.  Manitowoc Foodservice’s self-insurance retention levels vary by business, and have fluctuated over the last ten years.  The range of Manitowoc Foodservice’s self-insured retention levels is $0.1 million to $0.3 million per occurrence. As of December 31, 2014 , the largest self-insured retention level for new occurrences currently maintained by Manitowoc Foodservice is $0.3 million per occurrence and applies to product liability claims for the hot category products manufactured in the United States.
Product liability reserves in the combined balance sheets at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $2.2 million and $2.4 million , respectively; $0.2 million and $0.3 million , respectively, was reserved specifically for actual cases, and $2.0 million and $2.1 million , respectively, for claims incurred but not reported, which were estimated using actuarial methods.  Based on Manitowoc Foodservice’s experience in defending product liability claims, management believes the current reserves are adequate for estimated case resolutions on

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aggregate self-insured claims and insured claims.  Any recoveries from insurance carriers are dependent upon the legal sufficiency of claims and solvency of insurance carriers.
At December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , Manitowoc Foodservice had reserved $42.0 million and $38.3 million , respectively, for warranty claims included in product warranties and other non-current liabilities in the combined balance sheets.  Certain of these warranty and other related claims involve matters in dispute that ultimately are resolved by negotiations, arbitration, or litigation. See Note 16, “Guarantees,” for further information.
It is reasonably possible that the estimates for environmental remediation, product liability and warranty costs may change in the near future based upon new information that may arise or matters that are beyond the scope of Manitowoc Foodservice’s historical experience.  Presently, there are no reliable methods to estimate the amount of any such potential changes.
Manitowoc Foodservice is also involved in various legal actions arising out of the normal course of business, which, taking into account the liabilities accrued and legal counsel’s evaluation of such actions, in the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of all matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on Manitowoc Foodservice’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

16. Guarantees
In the normal course of business, Manitowoc Foodservice provides its customers a warranty covering workmanship, and in some cases materials, on products manufactured by the company.  Such warranty generally provides that products will be free from defects for periods ranging from 12 months to 60 months with certain equipment having longer-term warranties.  If a product fails to comply with Manitowoc Foodservice’s warranty, Manitowoc Foodservice may be obligated, at its expense, to correct any defect by repairing or replacing such defective products.  Manitowoc Foodservice provides for an estimate of costs that may be incurred under its warranty at the time product revenue is recognized.  These costs primarily include labor and materials, as necessary, associated with repair or replacement.  The primary factors that affect Manitowoc Foodservice’s warranty liability include the number of units shipped and historical and anticipated warranty claims.  As these factors are impacted by actual experience and future expectations, Manitowoc Foodservice assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability and adjusts the amounts as necessary.  Below is a table summarizing the warranty activity for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 :
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
38.3

 
$
38.3

Accruals for warranties issued during the period
 
27.9

 
22.6

Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period
 
(23.7
)
 
(22.6
)
Currency translation
 
(0.5
)
 

Balance at end of period
 
$
42.0

 
$
38.3

Manitowoc Foodservice also offers extended warranties, which are recorded as deferred revenue and are amortized to income on a straight-line basis over a period equal to that of the warranty period. The deferred revenue on warranties included in other current and non-current liabilities at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 , was $5.4 million and $4.6 million , respectively.


17. Restructuring
In conjunction with the acquisition of Enodis in October 2008, certain restructuring activities were undertaken to recognize cost synergies and rationalize the new cost structure of the Foodservice business. The restructuring reserve balance as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014, includes certain of these costs, including a pension withdrawal liability. Manitowoc Foodservice recorded additional amounts in 2014 primarily related to employee termination benefits due to the movement of certain Ice manufacturing activities from Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to Monterrey, Mexico.
The following is a rollforward of all restructuring activities related to Manitowoc Foodservice for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2014 (in millions):
Restructuring
Reserve Balance as
of
December 31, 2013
 
Restructuring
Charges
 
Use of Reserve
 
Restructuring
Reserve Balance as
of
December 31, 2014
$
16.3

 
$
2.6

 
$
(3.3
)
 
$
15.6



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18. Employee Benefit Plans
Defined Contribution Plans
Manitowoc ParentCo maintains three defined contribution retirement plans for its employees: (1) The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan (the “Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan”); (2) The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan (the “Manitowoc Retirement Savings Plan”); and (3) The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan”).  Each plan results in individual participant balances that reflect a combination of amounts contributed by Manitowoc ParentCo or deferred by the participant, amounts invested at the direction of either the company or the participant, and the continuing reinvestment of returns until the accounts are distributed.
Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan  The Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan is a tax-qualified retirement plan that is available to substantially all non-union U.S. employees of Manitowoc ParentCo, its subsidiaries and related entities.  The company merged the accounts of non-union participants in the Enodis Corporation 401(k) Plan with and into the Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan on December 31, 2009.
The Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan allows employees to make both pre- and post-tax elective deferrals, subject to certain limitations under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Tax Code”).  Manitowoc ParentCo also has the right to make the following additional contributions: (1) a matching contribution based upon individual employee deferrals and (2) an additional contribution based on Manitowoc ParentCo’s performance metrics.  Each participant in the Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan is allowed to direct the investment of that participant’s account among a diverse mix of investment funds, including a company stock alternative.  To the extent that any funds are invested in Manitowoc ParentCo stock, that portion of the Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan is an employee stock ownership plan, as defined under the Tax Code (an “ESOP”).
The terms governing the retirement benefits under the Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan are the same for Manitowoc ParentCo’s executive officers as they are for other eligible employees in the United States.
Manitowoc Retirement Savings Plan The Manitowoc Retirement Savings Plan is a tax-qualified retirement plan that is available to certain collectively bargained U.S. employees of Manitowoc ParentCo, its subsidiaries and related entities.  Manitowoc ParentCo merged the following plans with and into the Manitowoc Retirement Savings Plan on December 31, 2009: (1) The Manitowoc Cranes, Inc. Hourly-Paid Employees’ Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan; (2) the Manitowoc Ice, Inc. Hourly-Paid Employees’ Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan; and (3) the accounts of collectively bargained participants in the Enodis Corporation 401(k) Plan.
The Manitowoc Retirement Savings Plan allows employees to make both pre- and post-tax elective deferrals, subject to certain limitations under the Tax Code.  Manitowoc ParentCo also has the right to make the following additional contributions: (1) a matching contribution based upon individual employee deferrals; and (2) an additional discretionary or fixed company contribution.  Each participant in the Manitowoc Retirement Savings Plan is allowed to direct the investment of that participant’s account among a diverse mix of investment funds, including a company stock alternative.  To the extent that any funds are invested in Manitowoc ParentCo stock, that portion of the Manitowoc Retirement Savings Plan is an ESOP.
Manitowoc ParentCo’s executive officers are not eligible to participate in the Manitowoc Retirement Savings Plan.  Manitowoc ParentCo contributions to the plans are based upon formulas contained in the plans.  For both plans mentioned above, Manitowoc Foodservice's portion of total costs incurred under these plans were $3.7 million, $4.0 million and $2.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan  The Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan is a non-tax-qualified supplemental deferred compensation plan for highly compensated and key management employees and for directors.  On December 31, 2009, Manitowoc ParentCo merged the Enodis Corporation Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, another defined contribution deferred compensation plan, with and into the Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan.  Manitowoc ParentCo maintains the Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan to allow eligible individuals to save for retirement in a tax-efficient manner despite Tax Code restrictions that would otherwise impair their ability to do so under the Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan.  The Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan also assists Manitowoc ParentCo in retaining those key employees and directors.
The Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan accounts are credited with: (1) elective deferrals made at the request of the individual participant; and/or (2) a discretionary company contribution for each individual participant.  Although unfunded within the meaning of the Tax Code, the Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan utilizes a rabbi trust to hold assets intended to satisfy Manitowoc ParentCo’s corresponding future benefit obligations.  Each participant in the Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan is credited with interest based upon individual elections from amongst a diverse mix of investment funds that are intended to reflect investment funds similar to those offered under the Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan, including company stock.  Participants do not receive preferential or above-market rates of return under the Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan.
Defined Benefit Plans
Shared Plans

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Certain U.S. employees of Manitowoc Foodservice participate in pension and other postretirement benefit plans (the “Shared Plans”) sponsored by Manitowoc ParentCo, which include participants of other Manitowoc ParentCo subsidiaries. Manitowoc Foodservice accounts for these Shared Plans for the purpose of the combined financial statements as a multiemployer plan. Accordingly, Manitowoc Foodservice does not record an asset or liability to recognize the funded status of the Shared Plans. However, the costs associated with these Shared Plans of $1.0 million, $0.8 million, and $0.9 million, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively, are reflected on the Manitowoc Foodservice combined statement of operations. This expense reflects an approximation of Manitowoc Foodservice’s portion of the costs of the Shared Plans as well as costs attributable to Manitowoc ParentCo corporate employees, which have been allocated to the Manitowoc Foodservice combined statement of operations based on methodology deemed reasonable by management.
Direct Plans
Certain Manitowoc Foodservice subsidiaries sponsor their own pension and other postretirement benefit plans (the “Direct Plans”), which are accounted for as defined benefit plans. Accordingly, the funded and unfunded position of each Direct Plan is recorded in our combined balance sheets. Actuarial gains and losses that have not yet been recognized through income are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income net of taxes until they are amortized as a component of net periodic benefit cost. The determination of benefit obligations and the recognition of expenses related to the Direct Plans are dependent on various assumptions. The major assumptions primarily relate to discount rates, long-term expected rates of return on plan assets, and future compensation increases. Management develops each assumption using relevant company experience in conjunction with market-related data for each individual country in which such plans exist.
The components of period benefit costs for the Direct Plans for the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
 
Pension Plans
 
Postretirement Health
and Other
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Service cost - benefits earned during the year
 
$
0.5

 
$
0.5

 
$
0.4

 
$

 
$
0.1

 
$
0.1

Interest cost of projected benefit obligation
 
8.1

 
6.8

 
7.2

 
0.2

 
0.2

 
0.3

Expected return on assets
 
(7.1
)
 
(5.5
)
 
(6.2
)
 

 

 

Amortization of prior service cost
 

 

 

 
(0.3
)
 
(0.1
)
 

Amortization of actuarial net loss (gain)
 
0.9

 
1.3

 
0.8

 
(0.1
)
 

 
0.1

Curtailment gain recognized
 

 

 

 

 
(0.8
)
 

Settlement gain recognized
 

 

 
(1.6
)
 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
2.4

 
$
3.1

 
$
0.6

 
$
(0.2
)
 
$
(0.6
)
 
$
0.5

Weighted average assumptions:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Discount rate
 
4.4
%
 
4.0
%
 
4.7
%
 
4.5
%
 
3.6
%
 
4.4
%
Expected return on plan assets
 
4.5
%
 
3.9
%
 
4.6
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

Rate of compensation increase
 
4.0
%
 
3.5
%
 
3.5
%
 
1.5
%
 
3.0
%
 
3.0
%
 
The prior service costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the average remaining service period of active participants.  Gains and losses in excess of 10% of the greater of the benefit obligation and the market-related value of assets are amortized over the average remaining service period of active participants.
To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumptions, Manitowoc Foodservice considered the historical returns and future expectations for returns in each asset class, as well as targeted asset allocation percentages within the pension portfolio.

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The following is a reconciliation of the changes in benefit obligation, the changes in plan assets, and the funded status of the Direct Plans as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 :
 
 
Pension Plans
 
Postretirement
Health
and Other
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Change in Benefit Obligation
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Benefit obligation, beginning of year
 
$
186.0

 
$
179.6

 
$
3.3

 
$
5.6

Service cost
 
0.5

 
0.5

 

 
0.1

Interest cost
 
8.1

 
6.8

 
0.2

 
0.2

Participant contributions
 
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.3

 
0.3

Medicare subsidies received
 

 

 
0.1

 

Plan curtailments
 

 

 

 
(0.7
)
Plan settlements
 
1.7

 

 

 

Plan amendments
 

 

 

 
(0.4
)
Actuarial (gain) loss
 
19.3

 
5.2

 
(0.5
)
 
(1.2
)
Currency translation adjustment
 
(10.0
)
 
2.7

 
(0.1
)
 
(0.2
)
Benefits paid
 
(10.7
)
 
(8.9
)
 
(0.5
)
 
(0.4
)
Benefit obligation, end of year
 
$
195.0

 
$
186.0

 
$
2.8

 
$
3.3

Change in Plan Assets
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year
 
$
159.5

 
$
148.8

 
$

 
$

Actual return on plan assets
 
18.6

 
14.7

 

 

Employer contributions
 
3.1

 
2.3

 
0.1

 
0.1

Participant contributions
 
0.1

 
0.1

 
0.3

 
0.3

Medicare subsidies received
 

 

 
0.1

 

Currency translation adjustment
 
(8.5
)
 
2.5

 

 

Benefits paid
 
(10.7
)
 
(8.9
)
 
(0.5
)
 
(0.4
)
Fair value of plan assets, end of year
 
162.1

 
159.5

 

 

Funded status
 
$
(32.9
)
 
$
(26.5
)
 
$
(2.8
)
 
$
(3.3
)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance sheet at December 31
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Pension asset
 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$

Pension obligation
 
(32.9
)
 
(26.5
)
 

 

Postretirement health and other benefit obligations
 

 

 
(2.8
)
 
(3.3
)
Net amount recognized
 
$
(32.9
)
 
$
(26.5
)
 
$
(2.8
)
 
$
(3.3
)
Weighted-Average Assumptions
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Discount rate
 
3.5
%
 
4.4
%
 
3.7
%
 
4.5
%
Expected return on plan assets
 
4.5
%
 
3.9
%
 
N/A

 
N/A

Rate of compensation increase
 
4.0
%
 
4.3
%
 
1.5
%
 
1.5
%
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 , consist of the following: 
 
 
Pensions
 
Postretirement
Health and Other
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Net actuarial gain (loss)
 
$
(38.7
)
 
$
(33.8
)
 
$
0.9

 
$
0.5

Prior service credit
 

 

 

 
0.3

Total amount recognized
 
$
(38.7
)
 
$
(33.8
)
 
$
0.9

 
$
0.8

The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during the next fiscal year are $1.2 million for the pension plan and gain of $0.1 million for the postretirement health and other plans.
For measurement purposes, a 7.0% annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed for 2014 .  The rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 4.5% for 2027 and remain at that level thereafter.  Assumed health care cost trend rates have a

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significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans.  The following table summarizes the sensitivity of our December 31, 2014 retirement obligations and 2015 retirement benefit costs of our plans to changes in the key assumptions used to determine those results (in millions):
Change in assumption:
 
Estimated increase
(decrease) in 2015 Pension Cost
 
Estimated increase
(decrease) in Projected
Benefit Obligation for the year ended December 31, 2014
 
Estimated increase
(decrease) in 2015 Other
Postretirement Benefit
Costs
 
Estimated increase
(decrease) in Other
Postretirement Benefit
Obligation
for the year ended December 31, 2014
0.50% increase in discount rate
 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
(11.1
)
 
$

 
$
(0.1
)
0.50% decrease in discount rate
 
0.6

 
14.1

 

 
0.1

0.50% increase in long-term return on assets
 
(0.8
)
 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

0.50% decrease in long-term return on assets
 
0.8

 
N/A

 
N/A

 
N/A

1% increase in medical trend rates
 
N/A

 
N/A

 

 
0.2

1% decrease in medical trend rates
 
N/A

 
N/A

 

 
(0.2
)
It is reasonably possible that the estimate for future retirement and health costs may change in the near future due to changes in the health care environment or changes in interest rates that may arise.  Presently, there is no reliable means to estimate the amount of any such potential changes.
The weighted-average asset allocations of the pension plans at December 31, 2014 and 2013 , by asset category are as follows:
 
 
2014
 
2013
Equity
 
15.0
%
 
16.7
%
Debt Securities
 
23.8
%
 
21.3
%
Other
 
61.2
%
 
62.0
%
 
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
Investment Strategy The overall objective of Manitowoc Foodservice's pension assets is to earn a rate of return over time to satisfy the benefit obligations of the pension plans and to maintain sufficient liquidity to pay benefits and address other cash requirements of the pension fund. Specific investment objectives for our long-term investment strategy include reducing the volatility of pension assets relative to pension liabilities, achieving a competitive, total investment return, achieving diversification between and within asset classes and managing other risks. Investment objectives for each asset class are determined based on specific risks and investment opportunities identified.
Manitowoc Foodservice reviews its long-term, strategic asset allocations annually. Manitowoc Foodservice uses various analytics to determine the optimal asset mix and consider plan liability characteristics, liquidity characteristics, funding requirements, expected rates of return and the distribution of returns. Manitowoc Foodservice identifies investment benchmarks for the asset classes in the strategic asset allocation that are market-based and investable where possible. 
Actual allocations to each asset class vary from target allocations due to periodic investment strategy changes, market value fluctuations, the length of time it takes to fully implement investment allocation positions and the timing of benefit payments and contributions. The asset allocation is monitored and rebalanced on a monthly basis.
The actual allocations for the pension assets at December 31, 2014 , and target allocations by asset class, are as follows:
 
Target Allocations
 
Weighted Average Asset Allocations
Equity Securities
 
14.0
%
 
 
15.0
%
Debt Securities
 
23.0
%
 
 
23.8
%
Other
 
63.0
%
 
 
61.2
%
Risk Management In managing the plan assets, we review and manage risk associated with funded status risk, interest rate risk, market risk, counterparty risk, liquidity risk and operational risk. Liability management and asset class diversification are central to our risk management approach and are integral to the overall investment strategy. Further, asset classes are constructed to achieve diversification by investment strategy, by investment manager, by industry or sector and by holding.  Investment manager guidelines for publicly traded assets are specified and are monitored regularly.

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Fair Value Measurements The following table presents our plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 .  The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs, and Level 3 includes fair values estimated using significant non-observable inputs.
 
 
December 31, 2014
Assets (in millions)
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
Cash
 
$
0.3

 
$

 
$

 
$
0.3

Insurance group annuity contracts
 

 

 
98.9

 
98.9

Common/collective trust funds — Government, corporate and other non-government debt
 

 
21.1

 

 
21.1

Common/collective trust funds — Corporate equity
 

 
37.5

 

 
37.5

Common/collective trust funds — Customized strategy
 

 
4.3

 

 
4.3

Total
 
$
0.3

 
$
62.9

 
$
98.9

 
$
162.1

 
 
December 31, 2013
Assets (in millions)
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Total
Cash
 
$
0.2

 
$

 
$

 
$
0.2

Insurance group annuity contracts
 

 

 
98.7

 
98.7

Common/collective trust funds — Government, corporate and other non-government debt
 

 
20.8

 

 
20.8

Common/collective trust funds — Corporate equity
 

 
34.6

 

 
34.6

Common/collective trust funds — Customized strategy
 

 
5.2

 

 
5.2

Total
 
$
0.2

 
$
60.6

 
$
98.7

 
$
159.5

Cash equivalents and other short-term investments, which are used to pay benefits, are primarily held in registered money market funds which are valued using a market approach based on the quoted market prices of identical instruments. Other cash equivalent and short-term investments are valued daily by the fund using a market approach with inputs that include quoted market prices for similar instruments. 
Insurance group annuity contracts are valued at the present value of the future benefit payments owed by the insurance company to the plans’ participants.
Common/collective funds are typically common or collective trusts valued at their net asset values that are calculated by the investment manager or sponsor of the fund and have daily or monthly liquidity.
A reconciliation of the fair values measurements of plan assets using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) from the beginning of the year to the end of the year is as follows:
 
 
Insurance Contracts
Year Ended December 31,
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Beginning Balance
 
$
98.7

 
$
91.3

Actual return on assets
 
11.2

 
11.3

Benefit payments
 
(5.8
)
 
(5.5
)
Foreign currency impact
 
(5.2
)
 
1.6

Ending Balance
 
$
98.9

 
$
98.7


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The expected 2015 contributions for pension plans are as follows: the minimum contribution for 2015 is $3.3 million ; and no planned discretionary or non-cash contributions. Expected company paid claims for the postretirement health and life insurance plans are $0.2 million for 2015. 

Projected benefit payments from the plans as of December 31, 2014 are estimated as follows:
(in millions)
 
Pension Plans
 
Postretirement
Health and Other
2015
 
$
10.6

 
$
0.2

2016
 
11.0

 
0.2

2017
 
11.5

 
0.2

2018
 
12.0

 
0.2

2019
 
12.5

 
0.2

2020 — 2024
 
70.3

 
0.9

The fair value of plan assets for which the accumulated benefit obligation is in excess of the plan assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 is as follows:
 
 
Pension Plans
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
Projected benefit obligation
 
$
195.0

 
$
186.0

Accumulated benefit obligation
 
194.1

 
184.9

Fair value of plan assets
 
162.1

 
159.5

The accumulated benefit obligation for all pension plans as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $194.1 million and $184.9 million , respectively. 
The measurement date for all plans is December 31, 2014 .
Manitowoc ParentCo, through its Lincoln Foodservice operation, participated in a multiemployer defined benefit pension plan under a collective bargaining agreement that covered certain of its union-represented employees. In 2013, with the finalization of the reorganization and plant restructuring that affected the Lincoln Foodservice operation, Manitowoc ParentCo was deemed to have effectively withdrawn its participation in the multiemployer defined benefit pension plan.  This withdrawal obligation is part of the restructuring accrual in our combined balance sheet.  The withdrawal obligation ( $14.2 million as of December 31, 2014 ) is payable in 48 quarterly installments of $0.5 million through April 2025.
The contributions by Manitowoc ParentCo to the multiemployer plan for the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 (in millions)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pension Fund
 
EIN / Pension Plan
Number
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund
 
52-6112463 / 001
 
 
 
$

 
$
0.3

 
$
0.9

 
 
 
 
Total Contributions
 
$

 
$
0.3

 
$
0.9


19. Leases
Manitowoc Foodservice leases various property, plant and equipment.  Terms of the leases vary, but generally require Manitowoc Foodservice to pay property taxes, insurance premiums, and maintenance costs associated with the leased property.  Rental expense attributed to operating leases was $13.8 million , $10.8 million and $14.8 million in 2014 , 2013 and 2012 , respectively.
Future minimum rental obligations under non-cancelable operating leases, as of December 31, 2014 , are payable as follows:
(in millions)
 
2015
$
12.6

2016
9.0

2017
5.8

2018
3.1

2019
2.3

Thereafter
1.6

Total
$
34.4


20. Business Segments  
Manitowoc Foodservice identifies its segments using the “management approach,” which designates the internal organization that is used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source of Manitowoc Foodservice’s reportable segments.  Management organizes the business based on geography, and has designated the regions Americas, EMEA, and APAC as reportable segments.
Manitowoc Foodservice designs, manufactures and sells refrigeration, ice-making, cooking, holding, food-preparation, and beverage-dispensing equipment.  Manitowoc Foodservice's suite of products is used by commercial and institutional foodservice operators such as full-service restaurants, quick-service chains, hotels, industrial caterers, supermarkets, convenience stores, hospitals, schools and other institutions.

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The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies except that certain expenses are not allocated to the segments.  These unallocated expenses are corporate overhead, stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense of intangible assets with definite lives, asset impairment expense, restructuring expense, and other non-operating expenses.  Manitowoc Foodservice evaluates segment performance based upon profit and loss before the aforementioned expenses. Financial information relating to Manitowoc Foodservice’s reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2014 , 2013 and 2012 is as follows: 

(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales from continuing operations:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Americas
 
$
1,301.9

 
$
1,282.6

 
$
1,233.5

EMEA
 
315.1

 
312.6

 
214.1

APAC
 
198.2

 
129.4

 
136.0

Elimination of intersegment sales
 
(233.9
)
 
(182.8
)
 
(97.4
)
Total net sales
 
$
1,581.3

 
$
1,541.8

 
$
1,486.2

Operating earnings (loss) from continuing operations:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Americas
 
$
201.8

 
$
214.3

 
$
216.0

EMEA
 
20.7

 
22.5

 
8.5

APAC
 
20.8

 
16.0

 
17.9

Corporate expense
 
(34.9
)
 
(31.6
)
 
(32.3
)
Amortization expense
 
(31.8
)
 
(31.4
)
 
(31.3
)
Asset impairment expense
 
(1.1
)
 

 

Restructuring expense
 
(2.6
)
 
(2.9
)
 
(2.2
)
Other (expense) income
 
(0.4
)
 
0.8

 
(1.8
)
Operating earnings from continuing operations
 
$
172.5

 
$
187.7

 
$
174.8

Other (expense) income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense on capital leases
 
$
(1.3
)
 
$
(1.0
)
 
$
(1.0
)
Interest income on notes with Manitowoc ParentCo - net
 
16.6

 
17.2

 
4.5

Other (expense) income - net
 
(0.6
)
 
0.7

 
1.2

Total other income
 
$
14.7

 
$
16.9

 
$
4.7

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes on earnings
 
$
157.8

 
$
170.8

 
$
170.1

Capital expenditures:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Americas
 
$
12.4

 
$
23.8

 
$
9.1

EMEA
 
0.8

 
1.6

 
2.1

APAC
 
2.9

 
3.7

 
3.8

Corporate
 
9.2

 
4.5

 
2.5

Total capital expenditures
 
$
25.3

 
$
33.6

 
$
17.5

Depreciation:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Americas
 
$
14.1

 
$
13.6

 
$
15.1

EMEA
 
2.3

 
2.4

 
2.1

APAC
 
3.0

 
3.4

 
4.5

Corporate
 
1.8

 
0.6

 
0.6

Total depreciation
 
$
21.2

 
$
20.0

 
$
22.3

Assets:
 
 

 
 

 
 

Americas
 
$
1,636.2

 
$
1,642.3

 
$
1,652.2

EMEA
 
158.3

 
181.5

 
160.3

APAC

 
96.7

 
81.5

 
88.8

Corporate
 
7.1

 
12.9

 
67.7

Total assets
 
$
1,898.3

 
$
1,918.2

 
$
1,969.0

 

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Net sales by product class are categorized into commercial foodservice whole goods and aftermarket parts and support. Net sales by product class for the years ended December 31 are as follows:
 
 
Net Sales
(in millions)
 
2014 (2)
 
      2013 (1)
 
     2012 (1)
 Commercial foodservice whole goods
 
$
1,293.6

 
$
1,355.3

 
$
1,486.2

 Aftermarket parts and support
 
287.7

 
186.5

 
n/a
 Total
 
$
1,581.3

 
$
1,541.8

 
$
1,486.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1)  Manitowoc Foodservice began tracking sales by product class during 2013 in the Americas region; the aftermarket parts and support class shown for 2013 represents the Americas only. Sales by product class are not available for 2012.
(2) Manitowoc Foodservice began tracking sales by product class for EMEA and APAC during 2014; the aftermarket parts and support sales for 2014 represents sales from all regions.

 
Net sales in the table below are attributed to geographic regions based on location of customer. Net sales from continuing operations and long-lived asset information by geographic area as of and for the years ended December 31 are as follows:
 
 
Net Sales
 
Long-Lived Assets
(in millions)
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2014
 
2013
United States
 
$
996.4

 
$
949.2

 
$
930.9

 
$
1,464.3

 
$
1,497.4

Other Americas
 
127.4

 
132.4

 
133.9

 
16.6

 
13.6

Total Americas
 
1,123.8

 
1,081.6

 
1,064.8

 
1,480.9

 
1,511.0

EMEA
 
280.3

 
283.2

 
229.9

 
90.2

 
103.2

APAC
 
177.2

 
177.0

 
191.5

 
28.5

 
30.4

Total
 
$
1,581.3

 
$
1,541.8

 
$
1,486.2

 
$
1,599.6

 
$
1,644.6

Net sales from continuing operations and long-lived asset information for Europe primarily relate to France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
Manitowoc Foodservice sells primarily through distributors and dealers ("direct customers"), who ultimately sell to end customers. No single direct customer represented 10% or greater of Manitowoc Foodservice's net sales in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, or 2012. There is one end customer which represented approximately 10% of Manitowoc Foodservice's net sales in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012.

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21. Net Parent Company Investment and Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions and Cash Management : Manitowoc Foodservice does not enter into transactions with related parties to purchase and/or sell goods or services in the ordinary course of business. Transactions between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo (including its Cranes business) are reflected in Net Parent Company Investment in the combined balance sheets and in the combined statements of cash flows as a financing activity in “Net transfers (to) from Parent and affiliates”. Manitowoc Foodservice participated in Manitowoc ParentCo’s centralized cash management program in which cash is swept each day and held in a centralized account at the corporate level. Cash held in these centralized accounts has not been allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice. The only cash reflected in the combined balance sheets is that which is held directly by specific Manitowoc Foodservice entities.
Net Parent Company Investment and Corporate Cost Allocations : Historically, Manitowoc ParentCo performs certain general and corporate functions on Manitowoc Foodservice’s behalf. These costs include, but are not limited to, accounting, treasury, tax, legal, human resources, audit, and information technology (“general corporate expenses”). For purposes of preparing the combined financial statements these costs have been allocated on a basis of direct usage, where identifiable, or through the use of allocation methodologies based on percentage of sales, headcount, or other methodologies deemed appropriate by management. These general corporate expenses are included within “Engineering, selling, and administrative” costs and Net Parent Company Investment, accordingly. Management believes the assumptions associated with allocating these costs are reasonable. Nevertheless, the combined financial statements may not include all of the actual expense that would have been incurred and may not represent Manitowoc Foodservice’s results of operations, financial position, or cash flows had it been a stand-alone company during the periods presented. Actual costs that would have been incurred if Manitowoc Foodservice had been a standalone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. General corporate expenses allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 , 2013 and 2012 were $22.1 million , $26.3 million and $26.6 million , respectively.
None of Manitowoc ParentCo’s debt has been reflected in the combined balance sheet of Manitowoc Foodservice, because Manitowoc Foodservice is not a party to the obligation between Manitowoc ParentCo and the debt holders. No financing costs or interest expense associated with Manitowoc ParentCo’s debt has been allocated to the combined financial statements.
All significant intercompany transactions between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo (including its Cranes business), have been included within Net Parent Company Investment in the combined balance sheets. The total effect of the settlement of these intercompany transactions is reflected as a financing activity in the combined statements of cash flows. However, the interest income and expense related to the notes with Manitowoc ParentCo is presented on a net basis in the combined statement of operations. Interest income on the notes with Manitowoc ParentCo for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, is net of interest expense on the notes with Manitowoc ParentCo of $1.3 million, $0.6 million, and $11.9 million, respectively. The notes receivable balances from Manitowoc ParentCo as of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, were $273.9 million, $248.3 million, and $321.9 million, respectively. The notes payable balances to Manitowoc ParentCo as of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, were $6.2 million, $12.4 million, and $85.4 million, respectively.
Guarantees: Certain of Manitowoc ParentCo’s subsidiaries, which includes selected entities that are part of Manitowoc Foodservice, have entered into guarantee agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo whereby these subsidiaries pledge their assets as collateral in the event of default by Manitowoc ParentCo on its debt or interest obligations. However, none of these Manitowoc Foodservice subsidiaries are named as obligors in the debt agreements held in the name of Manitowoc ParentCo. For that reason, Manitowoc ParentCo has not historically allocated debt balances and/or charged out third-party debt related expenses to its Foodservice Segment.
Furthermore, we expect these guarantee agreements will be terminated pursuant to the close of the Spin-Off. Therefore, Manitowoc Foodservice has not recognized any liability associated with the debt held by Manitowoc ParentCo or the asset collateral guarantee in its combined financial statements. No financing costs or interest expense associated with Manitowoc ParentCo’s debt has been allocated the combined financial statements.

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22. Supplement Financial Information
The valuation and qualifying accounts for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
 (in millions)
 
Balance at
Beginning of
Year
 
Charge to
Costs and
Expenses
 
Utilization of
Reserve
 
Other, Primarily
Impact of
Foreign
Exchange
Rates
 
Balance at end
of Year
Year End December 31, 2012
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
$
3.8

 
$
1.3

 
$
(1.9
)
 
$
0.1

 
$
3.3

Deferred tax valuation allowance
 
54.9

 
29.0

 

 
2.0

 
85.9

Year End December 31, 2013
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
3.3

 
1.7

 
(1.9
)
 

 
3.1

Deferred tax valuation allowance
 
85.9

 
(5.4
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(0.1
)
 
80.2

Year End December 31, 2014
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
3.1

 
4.2

 
(3.2
)
 
(0.2
)
 
3.9

Deferred tax valuation allowance
 
$
80.2

 
$
36.3

 
$
(0.4
)
 
$
(3.0
)
 
$
113.1


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23. Subsequent Events
The combined financial statements reflect management’s evaluation of subsequent events through September 1, 2015, the date Manitowoc Foodservice's audited combined financial statements as of and for the year-ended December 31, 2014, were available to be issued.
On August 31, 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo finalized changes to its accounts receivable securitization program. Among other actions, Manitowoc ParentCo entered into an amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement, the results of which were that (i) Foodservice Asia was added as an originator and as a servicer under the facility; and (ii) Manitowoc Foodservice's domestic originators were effectively released from their obligations under the related purchase and sale agreement and will now sell their accounts receivable to the Cayman Seller (prior to these changes, these receivables were sold to the U.S. Seller). The maximum commitment size of the securitization facility did not change and, therefore, remains at $185.0 million.

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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Condensed Combined Statements of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
Unaudited
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions of dollars
2015
 
2014
Net sales
$
1,178.4

 
$
1,207.1

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
Cost of sales
809.6

 
811.7

Engineering, selling and administrative expenses
223.3

 
229.5

Amortization expense
23.6

 
23.9

Restructuring expense
1.3

 
2.2

Separation expense
1.1

 

Other expense
0.4

 

Total costs and expenses
1,059.3

 
1,067.3

Operating earnings from continuing operations
119.1

 
139.8

Other (expense) income:
 

 
 

Interest expense on capital leases
(1.0
)
 
(0.9
)
Interest income on notes with Manitowoc ParentCo - net
13.5

 
12.1

Other income (expense) - net
1.9

 
(1.5
)
Total other income
14.4

 
9.7

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes on income
133.5

 
149.5

Provision for taxes on income
41.8

 
15.6

Earnings from continuing operations
91.7

 
133.9

Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $0.0 and $(0.3), respectively
0.3

 
(0.4
)
Loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $0.0 and $(0.6), respectively

 
(1.1
)
Net earnings
$
92.0

 
$
132.4



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed combined financial statements.


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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Condensed Combined Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
Unaudited
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions of dollars
2015
 
2014
Net earnings
$
92.0

 
$
132.4

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(19.0
)
 
(7.9
)
Unrealized (loss) income on derivatives, net of income taxes of $0.9 and $(0.1), respectively
(1.6
)
 
0.1

Employee pension and postretirement benefits, net of income taxes of $0.0 and $0.0, respectively
0.8

 
0.4

Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(19.8
)
 
(7.4
)
Comprehensive income
$
72.2

 
$
125.0


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed combined financial statements.


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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Condensed Combined Balance Sheets
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014
Unaudited
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Millions of Dollars
Assets
 
 
 
Current Assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
47.3

 
$
16.5

Restricted cash
0.6

 

Accounts receivable, less allowances of $3.6 and $3.9, respectively
97.3

 
71.0

Inventories - net
159.1

 
163.2

Deferred income taxes
23.7

 
23.7

Other current assets
11.7

 
10.0

Current assets held for sale
8.1

 
5.1

Total current assets
347.8

 
289.5

Property, plant and equipment - net
127.0

 
134.3

Goodwill
844.6

 
872.8

Other intangible assets - net
524.6

 
584.5

Other non-current assets
16.7

 
17.2

Long-term assets held for sale
64.0

 

Total assets
$
1,924.7

 
$
1,898.3

Liabilities and Equity

 

Current Liabilities:

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
277.6

 
$
332.1

Current portion of capital leases
0.4

 
0.5

Product warranties
34.2

 
36.0

Current liabilities held for sale
20.2

 

Total current liabilities
332.4

 
368.6

Non-Current Liabilities:

 

Long-term capital leases
2.5

 
3.6

Deferred income taxes
217.1

 
218.0

Pension and postretirement health obligations
37.8

 
36.4

Other non-current liabilities
18.8

 
20.3

Long-term liabilities held for sale
0.7

 

Total non-current liabilities
276.9

 
278.3

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)


 

Total Equity:

 

Net parent company investment
1,355.9

 
1,272.1

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(40.5
)
 
(20.7
)
Total equity
1,315.4

 
1,251.4

Total liabilities and equity
$
1,924.7

 
$
1,898.3


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed combined financial statements.


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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014
Unaudited
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Millions of dollars
2015
 
2014
Cash Flows From Operations
 
 
 
Net earnings
$
92.0

 
$
132.4

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations:
 
 
 
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes
(0.3
)
 
0.4

Depreciation
14.9

 
16.0

Amortization of intangible assets
23.6

 
23.9

Deferred income taxes
3.0

 
(4.1
)
Loss on sale of discontinued operations

 
1.1

Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
0.5

 
0.2

Other
2.2

 
2.1

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of business acquisitions or dispositions:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(28.9
)
 
(14.7
)
Inventories
(7.7
)
 
(18.9
)
Other assets
(4.2
)
 
(2.0
)
Accounts payable
(23.6
)
 
(2.6
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(3.0
)
 
(0.6
)
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
68.5

 
133.2

Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities of discontinued operations
0.3

 
(0.4
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
68.8

 
132.8

Cash Flows From Investing
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(9.6
)
 
(17.7
)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
0.1

 

Restricted cash
(0.6
)
 

Net cash used for investing activities
(10.1
)
 
(17.7
)
Cash Flows From Financing
 
 
 
Payments on capital leases
(0.4
)
 
(3.1
)
Proceeds from capital leases
0.5

 
1.0

Net transactions with Manitowoc ParentCo
(26.1
)
 
(107.6
)
Net cash used for financing activities
(26.0
)
 
(109.7
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(1.9
)
 
(0.5
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
30.8

 
4.9

Balance at beginning of year
16.5

 
9.6

Balance at end of year
$
47.3

 
$
14.5


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed combined financial statements.


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MANITOWOC FOODSERVICE
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Combined Financial Statements
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

1. Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation
The Proposed Transaction:
On January 29, 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo announced plans to create two independent public companies: the Crane Business and the Foodservice Business. To effect the separation, first, Manitowoc ParentCo will undertake an internal reorganization. Following the internal reorganization, Manitowoc ParentCo will hold the Crane Business, and Manitowoc Foodservice, Manitowoc ParentCo's wholly owned subsidiary, will hold the Foodservice Business. Then, Manitowoc ParentCo will distribute all of Manitowoc Foodservice's common stock to Manitowoc ParentCo’s shareholders, and Manitowoc Foodservice, holding the Foodservice Business, will become an independent publicly traded company.
In these condensed combined financial statements, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Manitowoc Foodservice," "we," "our" and "us" refer to Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. and its combined subsidiaries, after giving effect to the internal reorganization and the distribution, and
"Manitowoc ParentCo" refers to The Manitowoc Company, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, other than, for all periods following the Spin-Off, Manitowoc Foodservice.
"Spin-Off" refers to both the above described internal reorganization and distribution, collectively.

The Spin-Off is subject to the satisfaction, or Manitowoc ParentCo’s waiver, of a number of conditions. In addition, Manitowoc ParentCo has the right not to complete the Spin-Off if, at any time, the Manitowoc ParentCo Board of Directors determines, in its sole and absolute discretion, that the Spin-Off is not in the best interests of Manitowoc ParentCo or its shareholders or is otherwise not advisable.
Nature of the Business
Manitowoc Foodservice is among the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of commercial foodservice equipment. It designs, manufactures, and services an integrated portfolio of carefully-selected, high-margin, hot and cold category products. We have one of the industry's broadest portfolios of products that create optimal value for our channels partners while delivering superior performance, quality, reliability, and durability for our customers. Our capabilities span refrigeration, ice-making, cooking, holding, food-preparation, and beverage-dispensing technologies, and allow us to equip entire commercial kitchens and serve the world’s growing demand for food prepared away from home. We supply foodservice equipment to commercial and institutional foodservice operators such as full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurant chains, hotels, caterers, supermarkets, convenience stores, business and industry, hospitals, schools and other institutions.
Basis of Presentation The accompanying condensed combined financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), and derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of Manitowoc ParentCo. The accompanying condensed combined financial statements include the historical cost basis of assets and liabilities, revenues, and expenses of the individual entities that comprise Manitowoc ParentCo’s historical Foodservice segment, in addition to a corporate entity which historically supported Manitowoc Foodservice operations. All intercompany balances and transactions within Manitowoc Foodservice have been eliminated. However, interest income and expense related to the notes with Manitowoc ParentCo have been reflected on a net basis within the combined statement of operations as described in Note 20, "Net Parent Company Investment and Related Party Transactions."
As the separate legal entities that comprise the Foodservice business were not historically held by a single legal entity, Net Parent Company Investment is shown in lieu of shareholder’s equity in these condensed combined financial statements. Balances between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo (including its Crane business) that were not historically settled in cash are included in Net Parent Company Investment. Net Parent Company Investment represents Manitowoc ParentCo’s interest in the recorded assets of Manitowoc Foodservice and represents the cumulative investment by Manitowoc ParentCo in the Foodservice business through the dates presented, inclusive of operating results.
During the periods presented, the Foodservice business functioned as part of the larger group of companies controlled by Manitowoc ParentCo, accordingly, Manitowoc ParentCo performed certain corporate overhead functions for the Foodservice business. Therefore, certain costs related to the Foodservice business have been allocated from Manitowoc ParentCo. These allocated costs are primarily related to: 1) corporate officers, 2) employee benefits and compensation, 3) share-based compensation, and 4) certain administrative functions, which are not provided at the business level including, but not limited to, finance, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, and investor relations. Where possible, these costs were allocated based on direct usage, with the remainder allocated on a basis of revenue, headcount, or other measures we have determined as reasonable.
Management of Manitowoc Foodservice believes the assumptions underlying the condensed combined financial statements, including the assumptions regarding the allocated expenses, reasonably reflect the utilization of services provided to or the benefit received by the

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Foodservice business during the periods presented. Nevertheless, the accompanying condensed combined financial statements may not be indicative of the Foodservice business's future performance, and do not necessarily include all the of the actual expenses that would have been incurred by Foodservice and may not reflect the results of operations, financial position, and cash flows had Manitowoc Foodservice been a standalone company during the periods presented.
Cash is managed centrally and flows through centralized bank accounts controlled and maintained by Manitowoc ParentCo. Accordingly, cash and cash equivalents held by Manitowoc ParentCo at the corporate level were not attributable to the Foodservice business for any of the periods presented. Only cash amounts specifically attributable Manitowoc Foodservice are reflected in the condensed combined balance sheets. Transfers of cash, both to and from Manitowoc ParentCo’s centralized cash management system, are reflected as a component of Net Parent Company Investment in Manitowoc Foodservice’s condensed combined balance sheets and as a financing activity on the accompanying condensed combined statements of cash flows. Additionally, none of Manitowoc ParentCo’s debt has been allocated to the condensed combined financial statements as Manitowoc Foodservice has no legal obligation for any of the debt agreements. Manitowoc Foodservice received funding as part of Manitowoc ParentCo's central treasury program.
Income tax expense in the condensed combined statement of operations is computed on a separate return basis, as if Manitowoc Foodservice was operating as a separate consolidated group and filed separate tax returns in the jurisdictions in which it operates. As a result of potential changes to our business model and potential past and future tax planning, income tax expense included in the condensed combined financial statements may not be indicative of Manitowoc Foodservice's future expected tax rate. In addition, cash tax payments and items of current and deferred taxes may not be reflective of Manitowoc Foodservice's actual tax balances prior to or subsequent to the Spin-Off.

2.  Accounting Policies
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed combined financial statements contain all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the results of operations and comprehensive income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , the cash flows for the same nine-month periods, and the financial position at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and except as otherwise discussed such adjustments consist of only those of a normal recurring nature.  The interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year and do not contain information included in Manitowoc Foodservice’s annual combined financial statements and notes for the year ended December 31, 2014 .  Certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to SEC’s rules and regulations dealing with interim financial statements.  However, Manitowoc Foodservice believes that the disclosures made in the condensed combined financial statements included herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

3. Discontinued Operations
The following selected financial data of various businesses disposed of prior to 2014, primarily consisting of administrative costs, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , is presented for informational purposes only and does not necessarily reflect what the results of operations would have been had the businesses operated as stand-alone entities. There was no general corporate expense or interest expense allocated to discontinued operations for these businesses during the periods presented.
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
(in millions)
 
2015
 
2014
Net sales
 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
Pretax earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
 
$
0.3

 
$
(0.7
)
Benefit for taxes on earnings
 

 
(0.3
)
Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations
 
$
0.3

 
$
(0.4
)
During the third quarter of 2014, Manitowoc ParentCo settled a pension obligation related to a previously disposed entity, which resulted in a $1.1 million loss on sale of discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit of $0.6 million , during the period.

4. Disposals
During the third quarter of 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo's board of directors approved a plan to hold for sale a non-material Manitowoc Foodservice subsidiary. In accordance with ASC Topic 360, “Property, Plant, and Equipment,” the assets and liabilities of this business have been classified as held for sale on the condensed combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2015.


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5. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following tables set forth financial assets and liabilities which were attributable to Manitowoc Foodservice and were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 by level within the fair value hierarchy.  Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
 
Fair Value as of September 30, 2015
(in millions)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Current Liabilities:


 


 


 


Foreign currency exchange contracts
$

 
$
0.4

 
$

 
$
0.4

Commodity contracts

 
3.1

 

 
3.1

Total current liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
3.5

 
$

 
$
3.5

Non-current Liabilities:


 


 


 


Commodity contracts
$

 
$
0.5

 
$

 
$
0.5

Total non-current liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
0.5

 
$

 
$
0.5

Total liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
4.0

 
$

 
$
4.0

 
Fair Value as of December 31, 2014
(in millions)
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

Foreign currency exchange contracts
$

 
$
0.7

 
$

 
$
0.7

Commodity contracts

 
0.7

 

 
0.7

Total current liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
1.4

 
$

 
$
1.4

Non-current Liabilities:

 

 

 

Commodity contracts:
$

 
$
0.3

 
$

 
$
0.3

Total non-current liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
0.3

 
$

 
$
0.3

Total liabilities at fair value
$

 
$
1.7

 
$

 
$
1.7

ASC Subtopic 820-10, “Fair Value Measurement,” defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. ASC Subtopic 820-10 classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
Level 1
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability
Level 3
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
Manitowoc Foodservice endeavors to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, deferred purchase price notes on receivables sold (see Note 10, “Accounts Receivable Securitization”) and short-term variable debt, approximate fair value, without being discounted as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
As a result of its global operating and financing activities, Manitowoc Foodservice is exposed to market risks from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and commodity prices, which may adversely affect its operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, Manitowoc Foodservice minimizes these risks through the use of derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are used to manage risk and are not used for trading or other speculative purposes, and Manitowoc Foodservice does not use leveraged derivative financial instruments. The foreign currency exchange, commodity, and interest rate contracts are valued through an independent valuation source that uses an industry standard data provider, with resulting valuations periodically validated through third-party or counterparty quotes. As such, these derivative instruments are classified within Level 2.

6. Derivative Financial Instruments

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Manitowoc Foodservice’s risk management objective is to ensure that business exposures to risks that have been identified and measured and are capable of being controlled are minimized or managed using what it believes to be the most effective and efficient methods to manage, eliminate, reduce, or transfer such exposures.  Operating decisions consider associated risks and transactions are structured to minimize or manage risk whenever possible.
Use of derivative instruments is consistent with the overall business and risk management objectives of Manitowoc Foodservice.  Derivative instruments may be used to manage business risk within limits specified by Manitowoc ParentCo’s risk policy and to manage exposures that have been identified through the risk identification and measurement process, provided that they clearly qualify as “hedging” activities as defined in the risk policy.  Use of derivative instruments is not automatic, nor is it necessarily the only response to managing pertinent business risk.  Use is permitted only after the risks that have been identified are determined to exceed defined tolerance levels and are considered to be unavoidable.
The primary risks managed by Manitowoc ParentCo on Manitowoc Foodservice's behalf using derivative instruments are commodity price risk and foreign currency exchange risk.  Swap contracts on various commodities are used to manage the price risk associated with forecasted purchases of materials used in Manitowoc Foodservice's manufacturing processes.  Manitowoc ParentCo also enters into various foreign currency derivative instruments on Manitowoc Foodservice’s behalf to manage foreign currency risk associated with Manitowoc Foodservice’s projected foreign currency denominated purchases, sales, and receivable and payable balances.
ASC Subtopic 815-10, “Derivatives and Hedging,” requires companies to recognize all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the statement of financial position.  In accordance with ASC Subtopic 815-10, Manitowoc Foodservice designates commodity swaps and foreign currency exchange contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted purchases of commodities and currencies. 
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and is reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.  Gains and losses on the derivative instruments representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.  In the next twelve months Manitowoc Foodservice estimates that $2.2 million of unrealized losses net of tax related to commodity price and currency exchange rate hedging will be reclassified from other comprehensive income into earnings.  Foreign currency and commodity hedging is generally completed prospectively on a rolling basis for between twelve and twenty-four months, respectively, depending on the type of risk being hedged.
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , Manitowoc Foodservice had the following outstanding commodity and foreign currency exchange contracts that were intended to hedge forecasted transactions:
 
 
Units Hedged
 
 
 
 
Commodity
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Unit
 
Type
Aluminum
 
1,510

 
1,657

 
MT
 
Cash flow
Copper
 
583

 
820

 
MT
 
Cash flow
Natural gas
 
52,618

 
56,792

 
MMBtu
 
Cash flow
Steel
 
15,145

 
12,364

 
Tons
 
Cash flow
 
 
Units Hedged
 
 
Short Currency
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Type
Canadian Dollar
 
1,783,060

 
7,984,824

 
Cash flow
European Euro
 
821,490

 

 
Cash flow
British Pound
 
571,100

 

 
Cash flow
Mexican Peso
 
46,263,687

 
52,674,383

 
Cash flow
For derivative instruments that are not designated as hedging instruments under ASC Subtopic 815-10, the gains or losses on the derivatives are recognized in current earnings within other (expense) income, net in the condensed combined statements of operations.  As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , Manitowoc Foodservice had the following outstanding foreign currency exchange contracts that were not designated as hedging instruments:
 
 
Units Hedged
 
 
 
 
Short Currency
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
Recognized Location
 
Purpose
Euro
 
1,232,000

 
2,172,068

 
Other income, net
 
Accounts Payable and Receivable Settlement
Canadian Dollar
 

 
2,516

 
Other income, net
 
Accounts Payable and Receivable Settlement
Mexican Peso
 
2,288,431

 
3,151,000

 
Other income, net
 
Accounts Payable and Receivable Settlement
The fair value of outstanding derivative contracts recorded as assets in the accompanying condensed combined balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows:

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ASSET DERIVATIVES
 
 
 
 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
(in millions)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other current assets
 
$

 
$

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$

 
$


 
 
 
 
ASSET DERIVATIVES
 
 
 
 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
(in millions)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
Derivatives NOT designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other current assets
 
$

 
$

Total derivatives NOT designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 


 


Total asset derivatives
 
 
 
$

 
$


The fair value of outstanding derivative contracts recorded as liabilities in the accompanying condensed combined balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was as follows:

 
 
 
 
LIABILITY DERIVATIVES
 
 
 
 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
(in millions)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
0.4

 
$
0.6

Commodity contracts
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
3.1

 
0.7

Commodity contracts
 
Other non-current liabilities
 
0.5

 
0.3

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$
4.0

 
$
1.6

 
 
 
 
LIABILITY DERIVATIVES
 
 
 
 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
(in millions)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
Fair Value
Derivatives NOT designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$

 
$
0.1

Total derivatives NOT designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
$

 
$
0.1

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total liability derivatives
 
 
 
$
4.0

 
$
1.7



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The effect of derivative instruments on the condensed combined statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 for gains or losses initially recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) in the condensed combined balance sheets was as follows: 
 
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on 
Derivative Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion, net of tax)
 
Location of Gain or 
(Loss)
Reclassified from
AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) 
Reclassified
from AOCI into Income
(Effective Portion)
Derivatives in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships (in millions)
 
September 30,
2015
 
September 30,
2014
 
 
September 30,
2015
 
September 30,
2014
Foreign exchange contracts
 
$
0.1

 
$
0.1

 
Cost of sales
 
$
(1.2
)
 
$
(0.7
)
Commodity contracts
 
(1.6
)
 
0.1

 
Cost of sales
 
(2.2
)
 
(0.2
)
Total
 
$
(1.5
)
 
$
0.2

 
 
 
$
(3.4
)
 
$
(0.9
)
Derivatives
 
Location of Gain or (Loss)
on Derivative Recognized in
Income (Ineffective Portion
and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on Derivative Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded
from Effectiveness Testing)
Relationships (in millions)
 
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 30, 2014
Commodity contracts
 
Cost of sales
 
$
0.1

 
$
0.1

Total
 
 
 
$
0.1

 
$
0.1

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments (in millions)

 
Location of Gain or (Loss)
on Derivative Recognized in
Income (Ineffective Portion
and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing)
 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) on Derivative Recognized in Income (Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded
from Effectiveness Testing)
Relationships (in millions)
 
 
September 30, 2015
 
September 30, 2014
Foreign exchange contracts
 
Other Income
 
$
0.1

 
$

Total
 
 
 
$
0.1

 
$


7. Inventories
The components of inventories as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows:
(in millions)
 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Inventories - gross:
 
 
 
 
Raw materials
 
$
68.2

 
$
77.2

Work-in-process
 
21.1

 
21.5

Finished goods
 
97.8

 
87.9

Total inventories - gross
 
187.1

 
186.6

Excess and obsolete inventory reserve
 
(24.9
)
 
(20.3
)
Net inventories at FIFO cost
 
162.2

 
166.3

Excess of FIFO costs over LIFO value
 
(3.1
)
 
(3.1
)
Inventories - net
 
$
159.1

 
$
163.2


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8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Manitowoc Foodservice has three reportable segments: Americas, EMEA, and APAC. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the nine months ended September 30, 2015 are as follows:
(in millions)
 
Americas
 
EMEA
 
APAC
 
Total
Gross balance as of January 1, 2014
 
$
1,172.7

 
$
208.9

 
$
7.5

 
$
1,389.1

Accumulated asset impairments
 
(312.2
)
 
(203.5
)
 

 
(515.7
)
Net balance as of January 1, 2014
 
860.5

 
5.4

 
7.5

 
873.4

Foreign currency impact
 

 
(0.5
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(0.6
)
Gross Balance at December 31, 2014
 
1,172.7

 
208.4

 
7.4

 
1,388.5

Accumulated asset impairments
 
(312.2
)
 
(203.5
)
 

 
(515.7
)
Net Balance at December 31, 2014
 
860.5

 
4.9

 
7.4

 
872.8

Foreign currency impact
 

 

 
(0.3
)
 
(0.3
)
Reclass to held for sale
 
(27.9
)
 

 

 
(27.9
)
Gross Balance as of September 30, 2015
 
1,144.8

 
208.4

 
7.1

 
1,360.3

Accumulated asset impairments
 
(312.2
)
 
(203.5
)
 

 
(515.7
)
Net Balance as of September 30, 2015
 
$
832.6

 
$
4.9

 
$
7.1

 
$
844.6

Manitowoc Foodservice accounts for goodwill and other intangible assets under the guidance of ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other.” Manitowoc Foodservice performs an annual impairment test at June 30 of every year or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. Manitowoc Foodservice tests its reporting units and indefinite-lived intangible assets using a fair-value method based on the present value of future cash flows, which involves management’s judgments and assumptions about the amounts of those cash flows and the discount rates used. The estimated fair value is then compared with the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including recorded goodwill, or indefinite-lived intangible asset. The intangible asset is then subject to risk of write-down to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value.
As of June 30, 2015, Manitowoc Foodservice performed the annual impairment test for its reporting units as well as its indefinite-lived intangible assets, and based on those results, no impairment was indicated.
The gross carrying amount, accumulated amortization and net book value of Manitowoc Foodservice’s intangible assets other than goodwill at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are as follows:
 
 
September 30, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
(in millions)
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Book
Value
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Book
Value
Trademarks and tradenames
 
$
172.1

 
$

 
$
172.1

 
$
199.4

 
$

 
$
199.4

Customer relationships
 
415.1

 
(145.3
)
 
269.8

 
415.0

 
(129.5
)
 
285.5

Patents
 
1.7

 
(1.6
)
 
0.1

 
1.7

 
(1.4
)
 
0.3

Other intangibles
 
143.9

 
(61.3
)
 
82.6

 
160.7

 
(61.4
)
 
99.3

Total
 
$
732.8

 
$
(208.2
)
 
$
524.6

 
$
776.8

 
$
(192.3
)
 
$
584.5

Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 was $23.6 million and $23.9 million respectively.

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9.  Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts payable and accrued expenses at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 are summarized as follows:
(in millions)
 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Trade accounts payable and interest payable
 
$
120.9

 
$
161.6

Employee related expenses
 
29.4

 
31.1

Restructuring expenses
 
14.8

 
15.6

Profit sharing and incentives
 
3.2

 
4.1

Accrued rebates
 
47.3

 
52.3

Deferred revenue - current
 
3.8

 
3.8

Dividend payable to Manitowoc ParentCo
 

 
6.2

Income taxes payable
 
5.2

 
5.2

Customer advances
 
4.2

 
3.9

Product liability
 
2.8

 
2.2

Miscellaneous accrued expenses
 
46.0

 
46.1

Total accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
277.6

 
$
332.1


10. Accounts Receivable Securitization
The accounts receivable securitization facility, ("The Securitization Program"), is comprised of two funding entities: Manitowoc Funding, LLC (“U.S. Seller”) and Manitowoc Cayman Islands Funding Ltd. (“Cayman Seller”). Prior to the amendment of the securitization program on August 31, 2015, (“Securitization Amendment” as discussed below), the U.S. Seller had historically serviced domestic entities of both the Foodservice and Crane segments of Manitowoc ParentCo and remitted all funds received directly to Manitowoc ParentCo. As of August 31, 2015, the U.S. Seller serviced only the domestic entities of the Crane segment of Manitowoc ParentCo. Prior the Securitization Amendment, the Cayman Seller had historically serviced solely Manitowoc Foodservice foreign entities and remitted all funds to Manitowoc Foodservice entities. As of August 31, 2015, the Cayman Seller serviced the domestic and foreign entities of the Foodservice segment of Manitowoc ParentCo. The U.S. Seller entity will remain with Manitowoc ParentCo subsequent to the Spin-Off, while the Cayman Seller will be transferred to Manitowoc Foodservice subsequent to the Spin-Off. As the U.S. Seller is not directly attributable to Manitowoc Foodservice, only the receivables which were transferred to the U.S. Seller but not sold are reflected in the Manitowoc Foodservice condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. A portion of the U.S. Seller’s historical expenses related to bond administration fees and settlement fees were allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice for the period during which the U.S. Seller serviced the Foodservice domestic entities, prior to the Securitization Amendment. As the Cayman Seller is directly attributable to Manitowoc Foodservice, the assets, liabilities, income, and expenses of the Cayman Seller are included in Manitowoc Foodservice’s combined statement of operations and balance sheet.
On August 31, 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo finalized changes to its accounts receivable securitization program. Among other actions, Manitowoc ParentCo entered into an amendment to the Receivables Purchase Agreement, the results of which were that (i) Foodservice Asia was added as an originator and as a servicer under the facility; and (ii) Manitowoc Foodservice's domestic originators were effectively released from their obligations under the related purchase and sale agreement and will now sell their accounts receivable to the Cayman Seller (prior to these changes, these receivables were sold to the U.S. Seller). The maximum commitment size of the securitization facility did not change.
Manitowoc ParentCo maintains an accounts receivable securitization program with a commitment size of $185 million , whereby transactions under the program are accounted for as sales in accordance with ASC Topic 860, “Transfers and Servicing.”  Sales of trade receivables under the program are reflected as a reduction of accounts receivable in the accompanying combined balance sheets and the proceeds received, including collections on the deferred purchase price notes, are included in cash flows from operating activities in the accompanying condensed combined statements of cash flows.  Manitowoc Foodservice deems the interest rate risk related to the deferred purchase price notes to be de minimis , primarily due to the short average collection cycle of the related receivables ( i.e. , less than 60 days ) as noted below. Trade accounts receivables sold to a third-party financial institution (“Purchaser”) and being serviced by the company totaled $102.5 million as of September 30, 2015 and $21.1 million at December 31, 2014
Due to a short average collection cycle of less than 60 days for such accounts receivable as well as Manitowoc Foodservice’s collection history, the fair value of Manitowoc Foodservice’s deferred purchase price notes approximates book value.  The fair value of the deferred purchase price notes recorded as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 was $84.7 million and $33.1 million , respectively, and is included in accounts receivable in the accompanying condensed combined balance sheets.
The accounts receivable securitization program also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants. As of September 30, 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo was in compliance with all affirmative and negative covenants pertaining to the accounts receivable securitization program. 

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11.  Income Taxes
For the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , Manitowoc Foodservice recorded income tax expense of $41.8 million , compared to income tax expense of $15.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 . The increase in Manitowoc Foodservice's tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 relative to the prior year relates primarily to an election made with the IRS in the third quarter of 2014 to treat Enodis Holdings Ltd, Manitowoc Foodservice’s UK Holding Company, as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result of this status change, Manitowoc Foodservice recorded a $25.6 million capital loss tax benefit. Manitowoc Foodservice's effective tax rate is lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% due to results of foreign operations that are subject to income taxes at lower statutory rates.
Manitowoc Foodservice will continue to periodically evaluate its valuation allowance requirements in light of changing facts and circumstances, and may adjust its deferred tax asset valuation allowances accordingly. It is reasonably possible that Manitowoc Foodservice will either add to, or reverse a portion of its existing deferred tax asset valuation allowances in the future. Such changes in the deferred tax asset valuation allowances will be reflected in the current operations through Manitowoc Foodservice’s income tax provision, and could have a material effect on operating results.
Manitowoc Foodservice’s unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties, were $16.6 million as of September 30, 2015 , and $16.6 million as of December 31, 2014 . During the next twelve months, it is reasonably possible that $0.1 million of the unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the annual effective tax rate.
Manitowoc Foodservice regularly assesses the likelihood of an adverse outcome resulting from examinations to determine the adequacy of its tax reserves.  As of September 30, 2015 , Manitowoc Foodservice believes that it is more likely than not that the tax positions it has taken will be sustained upon the resolution of its audits resulting in no material impact on its consolidated financial position and the results of operations and cash flows.  However, the final determination with respect to any tax audits, and any related litigation, could be materially different from its estimates and/or from its historical income tax provisions and accruals and could have a material effect on operating results and/or cash flows in the periods for which that determination is made.  In addition, future period earnings may be adversely impacted by litigation costs, settlements, penalties, and/or interest assessments.

12.  Equity
The following is a roll forward of net parent company investment for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 :
(in millions)
 
Net Parent Company Investment
Balance at December 31, 2014
 
$
1,272.1

Net earnings
 
92.0

Net decrease in net parent company investment
 
(8.2
)
Balance at September 30, 2015
 
$
1,355.9

(in millions)
 
Net Parent Company Investment
Balance at December 31, 2013
 
$
1,267.2

Net earnings
 
132.4

Net decrease in net parent company investment
 
(91.7
)
Balance at September 30, 2014
 
$
1,307.9

Summaries of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, by component for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 are as follows:

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(in millions)
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges
 
Pension & Postretirement
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2014
 
$
17.3

 
$
(1.0
)
 
$
(37.0
)
 
$
(20.7
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications
 
(19.0
)
 
(3.7
)
 

 
(22.7
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 
2.1

 
0.8

 
2.9

Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income
 
(19.0
)
 
(1.6
)
 
0.8

 
(19.8
)
Balance at September 30, 2015
 
$
(1.7
)
 
$
(2.6
)
 
$
(36.2
)
 
$
(40.5
)
(in millions)
 
Foreign Currency items
 
Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges
 
Pension & Postretirement
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2013
 
$
34.2

 
$
(0.4
)
 
$
(32.6
)
 
$
1.2

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
(7.9
)
 
(0.5
)
 

 
(8.4
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 
0.6

 
0.4

 
1.0

Net current period other comprehensive (loss) income
 
(7.9
)
 
0.1

 
0.4

 
(7.4
)
Balance at September 30, 2014
 
$
26.3

 
$
(0.3
)
 
$
(32.2
)
 
$
(6.2
)
The following is a reconciliation of the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 :
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
 
(in millions)
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Recognized Location
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
  Foreign exchange contracts
 
$
(1.2
)
 
Cost of sales
  Commodity contracts
 
(2.2
)
 
Cost of sales
 
 
(3.4
)
 
Total before tax
 
 
1.3

 
Tax benefit
 
 
$
(2.1
)
 
Net of tax
Amortization of pension and postretirement items
 
 
 
 
  Actuarial losses
 
(0.8
)
(a)
 
 
 
(0.8
)
 
Total before tax
 
 

 
Tax benefit
 
 
$
(0.8
)
 
Net of tax
 
 


 
 
Total reclassifications for the period
 
$
(2.9
)
 
Net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 16,  “Employee Benefit Plans,” for further details).
The following is a reconciliation of the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 :

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
 
(in millions)
 
Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
 
Recognized Location
Gains and losses on cash flow hedges
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange contracts
 
$
(0.7
)
 
Cost of sales
Commodity contracts
 
(0.2
)
 
Cost of sales
 
 
(0.9
)
 
Total before tax
 
 
0.3

 
Tax benefit
 
 
$
(0.6
)
 
Net of tax
Amortization of pension and postretirement items

 
 
 
 
Actuarial losses
 
(0.4
)
(a)
 
 
 
(0.4
)
 
Total before tax
 
 

 
Tax benefit
 
 
$
(0.4
)
 
Net of tax
 
 


 
 
Total reclassifications for the period
 
$
(1.0
)
 
Net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
(a) These accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost (see Note 16 , “Employee Benefit Plans,” for further details).

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13.  Stock-Based Compensation
During the periods presented certain employees of Manitowoc Foodservice participated in stock-based compensation plans sponsored by Manitowoc ParentCo. Under these stock-based compensation plans Manitowoc ParentCo provides awards to employees of Manitowoc Foodservice with restricted common stock, restricted stock units, and stock options to purchase shares of Manitowoc ParentCo. Because Manitowoc Foodservice provides employee services in considerations for participation in Manitowoc ParentCo’s plans, a stock-based compensation expense for the awards granted to Manitowoc Foodservice employees has been reflected in the condensed combined financial statements. See Note 19, “Net Parent Company Investment and Related Party Transactions” for further information on corporate allocations.
Stock-based compensation expense was $2.3 million and $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.  Manitowoc ParentCo granted options to acquire 0.2 million and 0.1 million shares of common stock to employees during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 , respectively.  In addition, Manitowoc ParentCo issued a total of 0.1 million restricted stock units to employees and directors during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , and 0.1 million shares of restricted stock units to employees and directors during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 .  The restricted stock units granted to employees vest on the third anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock units granted to directors vest on the second anniversary of the grant date.
Manitowoc Foodservice recognizes stock-based compensation expense over the stock-based awards’ vesting period.

14.  Contingencies and Significant Estimates
As of September 30, 2015 , Manitowoc Foodservice held reserves for environmental matters related to Enodis locations of approximately $0.6 million .  At certain of Manitowoc Foodservice’s other facilities, Manitowoc Foodservice has identified potential contaminants in soil and groundwater.  The ultimate cost of any remediation required will depend upon the results of future investigation.  Based upon available information, Manitowoc Foodservice does not expect the ultimate costs at any of these locations will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows individually or in the aggregate.
Manitowoc Foodservice believes that it has obtained and is in substantial compliance with those material environmental permits and approvals necessary to conduct its various businesses.  Based on the facts presently known, Manitowoc Foodservice does not expect environmental compliance costs to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
As of September 30, 2015 , various product-related lawsuits were pending.  To the extent permitted under applicable law, all of these are insured with self-insurance retention levels.  Manitowoc Foodservice’s self-insurance retention levels vary by business, and have fluctuated over the last ten years.  The range of Manitowoc Foodservice’s self-insured retention levels is $0.1 million to $0.3 million per occurrence. As of September 30, 2015 , the largest self-insured retention level for new occurrences currently maintained by Manitowoc Foodservice is $0.3 million per occurrence and applies to product liability claims for the hot and cold category products manufactured in the United States.
Product liability reserves in the combined balance sheets as of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were $2.8 million and $2.2 million , respectively; $0.4 million and $0.2 million , respectively, was reserved specifically for actual cases and $2.3 million and $2.0 million respectively, for claims incurred but not reported, which were estimated using actuarial methods.  Based on Manitowoc Foodservice’s experience in defending product liability claims, management believes the current reserves are adequate for estimated case resolutions on aggregate self-insured claims and insured claims.  Any recoveries from insurance carriers are dependent upon the legal sufficiency of claims and solvency of insurance carriers.
As of September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , Manitowoc Foodservice had reserved $39.9 million and $42.0 million , respectively, for warranty claims included in product warranties and other non-current liabilities in the combined balance sheets.  Certain of these warranty and other related claims involve matters in dispute that ultimately are resolved by negotiation, arbitration, or litigation. See Note 14, "Guarantees," for more information.
It is reasonably possible that the estimates for environmental remediation, product liability and warranty costs may change in the near future based upon new information that may arise or matters that are beyond the scope of Manitowoc Foodservice’s historical experience.  Presently, there are no reliable methods to estimate the amount of any such potential changes.
Manitowoc Foodservice is also involved in various legal actions arising out of the normal course of business, which, taking into account the liabilities accrued and legal counsel’s evaluation of such actions, in the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution, individually and in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material adverse effect on Manitowoc Foodservice’s financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

15. Guarantees
In the normal course of business, Manitowoc Foodservice provides its customers a warranty covering workmanship, and in some cases materials, on products manufactured by the company.  Such warranty generally provides that products will be free from defects for periods ranging from 12 months to 60 months with certain equipment having longer-term warranties.  If a product fails to comply with Manitowoc

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Foodservice’s warranty, Manitowoc Foodservice may be obligated, at its expense, to correct any defect by repairing or replacing such defective products.  Manitowoc Foodservice provides for an estimate of costs that may be incurred under its warranty at the time product revenue is recognized.  These costs primarily include labor and materials, as necessary, associated with repair or replacement.  The primary factors that affect Manitowoc Foodservice’s warranty liability include the number of units shipped and historical and anticipated warranty claims.  As these factors are impacted by actual experience and future expectations, Manitowoc Foodservice assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liability and adjusts the amounts as necessary.  Below is a table summarizing the warranty activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2014 :
(in millions)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
 
Year Ended December 31, 2014
Balance at beginning of period
 
$
42.0

 
$
38.3

Accruals for warranties issued during the period
 
17.1

 
27.9

Settlements made (in cash or in kind) during the period
 
(18.5
)
 
(23.7
)
Currency translation
 
(0.7
)
 
(0.5
)
Balance at end of period
 
$
39.9

 
$
42.0


16. Employee Benefit Plans
Manitowoc ParentCo maintains three defined contribution retirement plans for its employees: (1) The Manitowoc Company, Inc. 401(k) Retirement Plan (the “Manitowoc 401(k) Retirement Plan”); (2) The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan (the “Manitowoc Retirement Savings Plan”); and (3) The Manitowoc Company, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Manitowoc Deferred Compensation Plan”).  Each plan results in individual participant balances that reflect a combination of amounts contributed by Manitowoc ParentCo or deferred by the participant, amounts invested at the direction of either the company or the participant, and the continuing reinvestment of returns until the accounts are distributed.
In addition, Manitowoc Foodservice employees participate in the defined benefit plans, which are (1) shared with the employees of other Manitowoc ParentCo subsidiaries (the “Shared Plans”) and (2) are sponsored directly by Manitowoc Foodservice subsidiaries (the “Direct Plans”).
Manitowoc Foodservice accounts for these Shared Plans for the purpose of the condensed combined financial statements as a multiemployer plan. Accordingly, Manitowoc Foodservice does not record an asset or liability to recognize the funded status of the Shared Plans. However, the costs associated with these Shared Plans of $0.9 million and $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , and 2014 , respectively, are reflected on the Manitowoc Foodservice combined statement of operations. This expense reflects an approximation of Manitowoc Foodservice’s portion of the costs of the Shared Plans as well as costs attributable to Manitowoc ParentCo corporate employees, which have been allocated to the Manitowoc Foodservice condensed combined statement of operations based on methodology deemed reasonable by management.
The Direct Plans are accounted for as defined benefit plans. Accordingly, the funded and unfunded position of each Direct Plan is recorded in Manitowoc Foodservice combined balance sheets and the income and expenses recorded in the combined statements of operations. Actuarial gains and losses that have not yet been recognized through income are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income net of taxes until they are amortized as a component of net periodic benefit cost. The determination of benefit obligations and the recognition of expenses related to the Direct Plans are dependent on various assumptions. The major assumptions primarily relate to discount rates, long-term expected rates of return on plan assets, and future compensation increases. Management develops each assumption using relevant company experience in conjunction with market-related data for each individual country in which such plans exist.
The components of periodic benefit costs for the Direct Plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 are as follows:
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
(in millions)
 
Pension Plans
 
Postretirement
Health and
Other Plans
Service cost - benefits earned during the period
 
$
0.3

 
$

Interest cost of projected benefit obligations
 
4.9

 
0.1

Expected return on plan assets
 
(4.1
)
 

Amortization of actuarial net loss
 
0.9

 
(0.1
)
Net periodic benefit costs
 
$
2.0

 
$


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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(in millions)
 
Pension Plans
 
Postretirement
Health and
Other Plans
Service cost - benefits earned during the period
 
$
0.3

 
$

Interest cost of projected benefit obligations
 
6.0

 
0.1

Expected return on plan assets
 
(5.2
)
 

Amortization of actuarial net loss
 
0.7

 
(0.3
)
Net periodic benefit costs
 
$
1.8

 
$
(0.2
)

17. Restructuring
The following is a roll-forward of all restructuring activities relating to Manitowoc Foodservice for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 (in millions):
Restructuring Reserve
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Reserve
Balance as of
December 31, 2014
 
Restructuring
Charges
 
Use of Reserve
 
Balance as of
September 30, 2015
$
15.6

 
$
1.3

 
$
(2.1
)
 
$
14.8


18. Recent Accounting Changes and Pronouncements
In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-15, “Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements.” This update clarifies the guidance related to accounting for debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03 which requires entities to present debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, see further discussion of ASU 2015-03 below. The guidance in ASU 2015-03 did not address presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements. Given the absence of authoritative guidance within ASU 2015-03 for debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements, the SEC staff would not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement, regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. The company believes the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” This update changes the guidance on accounting for inventory accounted for on a first-in first-out basis (FIFO). Under the revised standard, an entity should measure FIFO inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Subsequent measurement is unchanged for inventory measured on a last-in, first-out basis (LIFO). The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. We believe the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, “Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement.” This update provides guidance on accounting for a software license in a cloud computing arrangement. If a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license, then the customer should account for the software license element of the arrangement consistent with the acquisition of other software licenses. If a cloud computing arrangement does not include a software license, the customer should account for the arrangement as a service contract. Further, all software licenses are within the scope of Accounting Standards Codification Subtopic 350-40 and will be accounted for consistent with other licenses of intangible assets. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. We believe the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on our combined financial statements.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” To simplify the presentation of debt issuance costs, this update requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts, rather than as a deferred asset. The recognition and measurement guidance for debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this update. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early application permitted. The guidance will be applied on a retrospective basis. Manitowoc Foodservice is evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on the its condensed combined financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, “Consolidation (Topic 820)—Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.” This update amends the current consolidation guidance for both the variable interest entity (VIE) and voting interest entity (VOE) consolidation

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models. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Manitowoc Foodservice believes the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on its condensed combined financial statements.

In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, “Income Statement—Extraordinary and Unusual Items.” This update eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. ASU 2015-01 is effective for the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted provided that the guidance is applied from the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. A reporting entity may apply the amendments prospectively or retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. Manitowoc Foodservice believes the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on its condensed combined financial statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern.” This update provided guidance on management’s responsibility in evaluating whether there is substantial doubt about a company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. ASU 2014-15 is effective in the first annual period ending after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. Manitowoc Foodservice believes the adoption of this ASU will not have a material impact on its condensed combined financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.” This update provided a principles-based approach to revenue recognition to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU provides a five-step model to be applied to all contracts with customers. The five steps are to identify the contract(s) with the customer, identify the performance obligations in the contact, determine the transaction price, allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. The revenue standard is effective for the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 (as finalized by the FASB in August 2015 in ASU 2015-14), and can be applied either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the update recognized at the date of initial application along with additional disclosures. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date—the first interim period within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Manitowoc Foodservice is evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of this ASU will have on its condensed combined financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08, “Presentation of Financial Statements and Property, Plant, and Equipment: Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” This ASU changes the requirements for reporting discontinued operations in Accounting Standards Codification Subtopic 205-20, and now requires a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity to be reported in discontinued operations only if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results. There will also be additional disclosures required. The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years (and interim reporting periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2014. The significance of this guidance for Manitowoc Foodservice is dependent on any future disposals.

19.  Business Segments
Manitowoc Foodservice identifies its segments using the “management approach,” which designates the internal organization that is used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as the source of Manitowoc Foodservice’s reportable segments.  Management organizes the business based on geography, and has designated the regions Americas, EMEA, and APAC as reportable segments. Net sales and earnings from operations by segment are summarized as follows:

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Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)
 
2015
 
2014
Net sales from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
Americas
 
$
999.8

 
$
1,003.5

EMEA
 
214.9

 
244.2

APAC
 
135.5

 
145.0

Eliminations
 
(171.8
)
 
(185.6
)
Total net sales
 
$
1,178.4

 
$
1,207.1

Operating earnings (loss) from continuing operations:
 
 
 


Americas
 
$
142.3

 
$
165.4

EMEA
 
15.7

 
12.9

APAC
 
16.5

 
15.4

Corporate expenses
 
(29.0
)
 
(27.8
)
Amortization expense
 
(23.6
)
 
(23.9
)
Restructuring expense
 
(1.3
)
 
(2.2
)
Separation expense
 
(1.1
)
 

Other expense
 
(0.4
)
 

Operating earnings from continuing operations
 
$
119.1

 
$
139.8

Other (expenses) income:
 
 
 
 
Interest expense on capital leases
 
$
(1.0
)
 
$
(0.9
)
Interest income on notes with Manitowoc ParentCo - net
 
13.5

 
12.1

Other income (expense), net
 
1.9

 
(1.5
)
Total other income
 
$
14.4

 
$
9.7

Earnings from continuing operations before taxes on earnings
 
$
133.5

 
$
149.5

As of September 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014, the total assets by segment were as follows:
(in millions)
 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Americas
 
$
1,595.0

 
$
1,636.2

EMEA
 
153.8

 
158.3

APAC
 
100.9

 
96.7

Corporate
 
75.0

 
7.1

Total assets
 
$
1,924.7

 
$
1,898.3

Net sales in the table below are attributed to geographic regions based on location of customer. Net sales from continuing operations information by geographic area as of September 30, 2015 and September 30, 2014 are as follows:
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in millions)
 
2015
 
2014
United States
 
$
808.8

 
$
762.6

Other Americas
 
80.5

 
93.5

Total Americas
 
889.3

 
856.1

EMEA
 
177.2

 
222.4

APAC
 
111.9

 
128.6

Total net sales
 
$
1,178.4

 
$
1,207.1


20. Net Parent Company Investment and Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions and Cash Management: Manitowoc Foodservice does not enter into transactions with related parties to purchase and/or sell goods or services in the ordinary course of business. Transactions between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo (including its Cranes business) are reflected in Net Parent Company Investment in the combined balance sheets and in the combined statements of cash flows as a financing activity in “Net transfers (to) from Parent and affiliates”. Manitowoc Foodservice participated in Manitowoc ParentCo’s centralized cash management program in which cash is swept each day and held in a centralized account at the

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corporate level. Cash held in these centralized accounts has not been allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice. The only cash reflected in the combined balance sheets is that which is held directly by specific Manitowoc Foodservice entities.
Net Parent Company Investment and Corporate Cost Allocations: Historically, Manitowoc ParentCo performs certain general and corporate functions on Manitowoc Foodservice’s behalf. These costs include, but are not limited to, accounting, legal, human resources, audit, and information technology (“general corporate expenses”). For purposes of preparing the condensed combined financial statements these costs have been allocated on a basis of direct usage, where identifiable, or through the use of allocation methodologies based on percentage of sales, headcount, or other methodologies deemed appropriate by management. These general corporate expenses are included within “Engineering, selling, and administrative” costs and Net Parent Company Investment, accordingly. Management believes the assumptions associated with allocating these costs are reasonable. Nevertheless, the condensed combined financial statements may not include all of the actual expense that would have been incurred and may not represent Manitowoc Foodservice’s results of operations, financial position, or cash flows had it been a stand-alone company during the periods presented. Actual costs that would have been incurred if Manitowoc Foodservice had been a standalone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. General corporate expenses allocated to Manitowoc Foodservice during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 were $19.0 million and $17.9 million , respectively.
All significant intercompany transactions between Manitowoc Foodservice and Manitowoc ParentCo (including its Cranes business) have been included within Net Parent Company Investment in the condensed combined balance sheets. The total effect of the settlement of these intercompany transactions is reflected as a financing activity in the condensed combined statements of cash flows. However, the interest income and expense related to the notes with Manitowoc ParentCo is presented on a net basis in the combined statement of operations. Interest income on the notes with Manitowoc ParentCo for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , and 2014 is net of interest expense on the notes with Manitowoc ParentCo of $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively. The notes receivable balances from Manitowoc ParentCo as of the periods ended September 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , were $278.9 million and $273.9 million, respectively. The notes payable balances to Manitowoc ParentCo as of the periods ended September 30, 2015 , and December 31, 2014 , were $0.0 million and $6.2 million, respectively.
Guarantees: Certain of Manitowoc ParentCo’s subsidiaries, which includes selected entities that are part of Manitowoc Foodservice, have entered into guarantee agreements with Manitowoc ParentCo whereby these subsidiaries pledge their assets as collateral in the event of default by Manitowoc ParentCo on its debt or interest obligations. However, none of these Manitowoc Foodservice subsidiaries are named as obligors in the debt agreements held in the name of Manitowoc ParentCo. For that reason, Manitowoc ParentCo has not historically allocated debt balances and/or charged out third-party debt related expenses to its Foodservice Segment.
Furthermore, we expect these guarantee agreements will be terminated pursuant to the close of the Spin-Off. Therefore, Manitowoc Foodservice has not recognized any liability associated with the debt held by Manitowoc ParentCo or the asset collateral guarantee in its condensed combined financial statements. No financing costs or interest expense associated with Manitowoc ParentCo’s debt has been allocated condensed combined financial statements.

21. Subsequent Events
The condensed combined financial statements reflect management’s evaluation of subsequent events through December 18, 2015, the date Manitowoc Foodservice's unaudited condensed combined financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 , were available to be issued. In December 2015, Manitowoc ParentCo disposed of a non-material Manitowoc Foodservice subsidiary, Kysor Panel Systems.

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