On this basis, I agreed to waive my entitlement to the share related awards and proceeded to subscribe for my full allocation of shares in the ensuing share issue.

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Poland didn't qualify under that law and I could not simply waive the law.

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In order to challenge the fine, I was told that I would have to waive the opportunity to use the early-payment discount - worth 50% of the fine.

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