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Bridgestone seeks advice regarding all facets of the design and administration of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, deferred compensation plans and executive compensation arrangements

Client(s) Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc.

Jones Day routinely advised Bridgestone Americas Holding Inc. regarding (1) all facets of the design and administration of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, deferred compensation plans and executive compensation arrangements, including issues involving taxation, IRS qualification, ERISA compliance, reporting and disclosure, and (2) the design and implementation of numerous employee benefit programs, including medical, retiree medical, disability, severance, flexible spending arrangements and wellness programs. Jones Day also advised the client on acquisitions and dispositions and on the benefits provisions of collective bargaining agreements.