Define: Consultant
What does "Consultant" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 10 definitions across 16 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (Salesforce, Inc., seen in 4 filings)
Consultant means any person, including an advisor, engaged by the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary to render services to such entity.
Source: Salesforce, Inc. 10-K
Definition 2 (ANALOG DEVICES INC, seen in 1 filing)
Consultant means any person who is a consultant, advisor, independent contractor, vendor, customer or other person having a past, current or prospective business relationship with the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary.
Source: ANALOG DEVICES INC 10-K
Definition 3 (DANAHER CORP /DE/, seen in 1 filing)
Consultant means any person, including an advisor, engaged by the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary to render services and who is compensated for such services.
Source: DANAHER CORP /DE/ 10-K
Definition 4 (Apple Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Consultant means an individual who provides bona fide services to the Company, a Parent or a Subsidiary, other than as an Employee or Director.
Source: Apple Inc. 10-K
Definition 5 (Autodesk, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Consultant means any natural person, including an advisor, who is engaged by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company to render services and is compensated for such services, and any director of the Company whether compensated for such services or not, who satisfies the requirements of subsection (c)(1) of Rule 701 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Source: Autodesk, Inc. 8-K
Definition 6 (CISCO SYSTEMS, INC., seen in 1 filing)
Consultant means an individual who performs bona fide services to the Company, a Parent, a Subsidiary or an Affiliate, other than as an Employee or Director or Non-Employee Director.
Source: CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. 10-K
Definition 7 (CIENA CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Consultant means any person, including an advisor, engaged by a Participating Company to render services other than as an Employee or a Director.
Source: CIENA CORP S-1
Definition 8 (NVIDIA CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Consultant means any person, including an advisor, engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting services and who is compensated for such services, provided that the term "Consultant" shall not include Directors who are paid only a director's fee by the Company or who are not compensated by the Company for their services as Directors. The term "Consultant" shall include members of the Board of Directors of an Affiliate.
Source: NVIDIA CORP S-1
Definition 9 (NVIDIA CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Consultant means any person, including an advisor, who is engaged by the Company or any Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and is compensated for such services, and any Director of the Company whether compensated for such services or not.
Source: NVIDIA CORP 10-K
Definition 10 (NVIDIA CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Consultant means any person, including an advisor, who is (i) engaged by the Company or an Affiliate to render consulting or advisory services and is compensated for such services, or (ii) serving as a member of the board of directors of an Affiliate and is compensated for such services.
Source: NVIDIA CORP 10-K
Data extracted from 39 SEC EDGAR filings across 16 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.