Separation Agreement between Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. and Jon C. Cole, Effective July 23, 2002

Summary

This agreement is between Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. and Jon C. Cole, who is resigning as Executive Vice President effective July 31, 2002. The agreement outlines the compensation and benefits Mr. Cole will receive, including a lump sum payment, continued salary through the termination date, vesting of restricted stock, and retirement benefits. In return, Mr. Cole agrees to confidentiality, non-solicitation, and non-disparagement clauses, and must sign a waiver and release. Certain payments are contingent on his compliance and execution of the waiver within a specified period.

EX-10.2 5 doc4.txt SEPARATION AGREEMENT THIS SEPARATION AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") made and entered into effective as of July 23, 2002 (the "Effective Date"), by and between Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. (the "Company") and Jon C. Cole (the "Executive"); W I T N E S S E T H: ------------------- WHEREAS, the Executive is an officer of the Company; and WHEREAS, the parties mutually desire to arrange for a separation from the Company and its affiliates and subsidiaries under certain terms; and WHEREAS, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties hereto are willing to enter into this Agreement upon the terms and conditions herein set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the terms and provisions set forth herein, the mutual benefits to be gained by the performance thereof and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows: 1. Resignation of Employment. Effective as of July 31, 2002 (the -------------------------- "Termination Date"), the Executive resigns his position as Executive Vice President of the Company; and from any other position, directorship or office relating to the affairs of the Company and its subsidiaries or affiliates, including but not limited to Executive Vice President of Transocean Inc. ("Transocean"). 2. Consideration for Services and Prior Agreement. The Company ------------------------------------------------- agrees to pay or provide, and the Executive agrees to accept, the benefits set forth in this Section 2 in consideration for the Executive's service through the Termination Date, and in full satisfaction of the existing obligations to the Executive as described below. A. Base Salary. The Executive shall continue to receive Base ----------- Salary through the Termination Date at the rate in effect on the Effective Date. B. Satisfaction of Agreement. The Company agrees to pay a --------------------------- lump sum cash payment of $2,241,653.17, on August 21, 2002 in full satisfaction of the obligation of the Company under Section 4(a)(i) of the Agreement entered into between the Company and the Executive as of October 3, 2000 (the "2000 Agreement"). In addition, the Company shall satisfy its obligations, as applicable, with respect to relocation, welfare benefits, outplacement services and other employee benefits pursuant to Sections 4(a)(ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) and additional payments pursuant to Section 7 of the 2000 Agreement. C. Vesting of 1993 Restricted Stock. Pursuant to the terms ---------------------------------- of the Waiver Agreement between the Company, Transocean and the Executive dated October 25, 1999, the restricted stock grant to the Executive dated June 4, 1993 shall be fully vested as of the Termination Date. D. Supplemental Retirement Plan Benefit. The Company agrees ------------------------------------- to pay a lump sum payment on August 21, 2002, in accordance with the Company's obligation under the Transocean Offshore Inc. Supplemental Benefit Plan ("Supplemental Plan"). Prior to making such payment, the Company will provide Executive with documentation regarding the calculation of this benefit. The Executive specifically agrees and acknowledges that the payments set forth in Sections 2.B and 2.C, and Section 3, of this Agreement are not includable in determining the amount payable under the Supplemental Plan. 3. Consideration for Execution of Agreement and Waiver and -------------------------------------------------------------- Release. In consideration for the Executive's execution of and compliance with this Agreement and the execution of the Waiver and Release attached hereto as Attachment A, the Company shall provide the consideration set forth below in - ------------- this Section 3. This consideration is provided subject to the binding execution, without revocation, by the Executive of the attached Waiver and Release agreement, which must be executed during the period beginning on the Termination Date and ending on the 21st day after the Termination Date (the "Waiver"). The Company's obligation to make any further payments otherwise due under Section 3 shall cease in the event the Executive fails to comply with the terms of this Agreement or his Waiver and Release, and no payment shall be made until expiration of the revocation period following execution of the Waiver (the "Effective Waiver Date"). A. Consideration. The Company agrees to pay a lump sum cash ------------- payment of $475,500.00 to the Executive payable on the second business day following the Effective Waiver Date. B. Options. The Company represents that Transocean has ------- approved, subject to conditions that will be satisfied by the execution and performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the expiration of the revocation period following execution of the Waiver, the acceleration as of the Termination Date of exercisability of the Executive's outstanding stock options and the extension of exercisability of such options for their then remaining term. 4. Restrictive Covenants. As a material inducement to Company to ---------------------- enter into this Agreement, the Executive agrees to the provisions of this Section 4. A. Confidentiality. The Executive recognizes and --------------- acknowledges that in the course of his employment with the Company and as a result of the position of trust he has held with the Company he has obtained private or confidential information and proprietary data relating to the Company including, without limitation, financial information, customer lists, patent information and other data which are valuable assets and property rights of the Company. All of such private or confidential information and proprietary data is referred to herein as "Confidential Information"; provided, however, that Confidential Information will not include any information known generally to the public (other than as a -2- result of unauthorized disclosure by the Executive). The Executive agrees that he will not at any time, directly or indirectly, disclose or use Confidential Information acquired during his employment with the Company except with the prior written consent of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. B. Non-Solicitation. Except with the written consent of the ---------------- Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the Executive agrees that he will not for two years after the Termination Date, in the Executive's individual capacity or on behalf of another, hire, assist in hiring or offer to hire any of the officers, employees, directors or agents of the Company, or persuade or attempt to persuade in any manner any officer, employees, directors or agent of the Company to discontinue any relationship with the Company. C. Nondisparagement. The Executive agrees that he will not ---------------- for a period of five (5) years after the Termination Date (i) publicly criticize or disparage the Company or any affiliate, or privately criticize or disparage the Company or any affiliate in a manner intended or reasonably calculated to result in public embarrassment to, or injury to the reputation of, the Company or any affiliate in any community in which the Company or any affiliate is engaged in business; (ii) directly or indirectly, acting alone or acting in concert with others, institute or prosecute, or assist any person in any manner in instituting or prosecuting, any legal proceedings of any nature against the Company or any affiliate; (iii) commit damage to the property of the Company or any affiliate or otherwise engage in any misconduct which is injurious to the business or reputation of the Company or any affiliate; or (iv) take any other action, or assist any person in taking any other action, that is adverse to the interests of the Company or any affiliate or inconsistent with fostering the goodwill of the Company or any affiliate; provided, however, that the Executive will not be in breach of the covenant contained in (ii) above solely by reason of his testimony which is compelled by process of law. As used in Section 4.C. of this Agreement, the term "affiliate" means the Company, any subsidiary, any officer, director or executive of the Company or any subsidiary, and any former officer, director or executive of the Company or any subsidiary. D. Enforcement. The Executive hereby agrees that a violation ----------- of the provisions of Section 4 would cause substantial injury to the Company and its affiliates, which would be difficult to quantify. Accordingly, the Executive agrees that in the event of violation of this Section 4 the Company would be entitled to obtain a refund of all amounts previously paid to the Executive under Section 3.A. The Company further specifically retains the right to seek injunctive relief from a court having jurisdiction for any actual or threatened breach of this Section 4. Any such injunctive relief shall be in addition to any other remedies to which the Company may be entitled at law or in equity or otherwise. E. Interpretation. If any provision of Section 4 is found by -------------- a court of competent jurisdiction to be unreasonably broad, oppressive or unenforceable, such court (i) shall narrow the scope of the Agreement in order to ensure that the -3- application thereof is not unreasonably broad, oppressive or unenforceable and (ii) to the fullest extent permitted by law, shall enforce such Agreement as though reformed. F. Company. As used in this Section 4, the term "Company" ------- includes the Company, Transocean and any direct or indirect subsidiary of Transocean. 5. Assistance with Litigation. The Executive agrees that for a ---------------------------- period of five years after the Termination Date, the Executive will furnish such information and proper assistance as may be reasonably necessary in connection with any litigation in which the Company or any affiliate or subsidiary is then or may become involved. 6. Nonassignability. Neither this Agreement nor any right or ---------------- interest hereunder shall be subject, in any manner, to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance or charge, whether voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, any attempt at such shall be void; and further provided, that any such benefit shall not in any way be subject to the debts, contract, liabilities, engagements or torts of the Executive, nor shall it be subject to attachment or legal process for or against the Executive. 7. Amendment of Agreement. This Agreement may not be modified or ----------------------- amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto. 8. Waiver. No term or condition of this Agreement shall be deemed ------ to have been waived, nor shall there be an estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this Agreement, except by written instrument of the party charged with such waiver or estoppel. 9. Notices. All notices or communications hereunder shall be in ------- writing, addressed as follows: To the Company: Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. 4 Greenway Plaza Houston, Texas 77046 Attention: Eric Brown Senior Vice President, General Counsel To the Executive: Jon C. Cole 3427 Del Monte Drive Houston, Texas 77019 All such notices shall be conclusively deemed to be received and shall be effective; (i) if sent by hand delivery, upon receipt, (ii) if sent by telecopy or facsimile transmission, upon confirmation of receipt by the sender of such transmission or (iii) if sent by registered or certified mail, on the fifth day after the day on which such notice is mailed. -4- 10. Federal Income Tax Withholding. The Company may withhold from ------------------------------ any benefits payable under this Agreement all federal, state, city or other taxes that will be required pursuant to any law or governmental regulation or ruling. 11. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to ------------ be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in whole or part, such invalidity will not affect any otherwise valid provision, and all other valid provisions will remain in full force and effect. 12. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more ------------ counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, and all of which together will constitute one document. 13. Titles. The titles and headings preceding the text of the ------- paragraphs and subparagraphs of this Agreement have been inserted solely for convenience of reference and do not constitute a part of this Agreement or affect its meaning, interpretation or effect. 14. Governing Law. This Agreement will be construed and enforced -------------- in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas. 15. Venue. Any suit, action or other legal proceeding arising out ----- of this Agreement shall be brought in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, or, if such court does not have jurisdiction or will not accept jurisdiction, in any court of general jurisdiction in Harris County, Texas. Each of the Executive and the Company consents to the jurisdiction of any such court in any such suit, action, or proceeding and waives any objection that it may have to the laying of venue of any such suit, action, or proceeding in any such court. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement in multiple counterparts, all of which shall constitute one agreement, on July 23, 2002, but effective as of the date and year first above written. TRANSOCEAN OFFSHORE DEEPWATER DRILLING INC. By: ---------------------------------------- Eric B. Brown Vice President ------------------------------------------- Jon C. Cole -5- Attachment A ------------ WAIVER AND RELEASE In exchange for the consideration offered under the Separation Agreement between me and Transocean Offshore Deepwater Drilling Inc. (the "Company"), dated effective ______________, 2002 (the "Agreement"), I hereby waive all of my claims and release the Company, Transocean Inc., their affiliates, their subsidiaries and each of their directors and officers, executives and agents, and executive benefit plans and the fiduciaries and agents of said plans (collectively referred to as the "Corporate Group") from any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities and damages. I UNDERSTAND THAT SIGNING THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE IS AN IMPORTANT LEGAL ACT. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE COMPANY HAS ADVISED ME IN WRITING TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE. I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE UNTIL 21 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER THE DATE SHOWN ABOVE TO CONSIDER WHETHER TO SIGN AND RETURN THIS WAIVER AND RELEASE TO THE COMPANY BY FIRST-CLASS MAIL OR BY HAND DELIVERY IN ORDER FOR IT TO BE EFFECTIVE. In exchange for the consideration offered to me by the Agreement, which I acknowledge provides consideration to which I would not otherwise be entitled, I agree not to sue or file any charges of discrimination, or any other action or proceeding with any local, state and/or federal agency or court regarding or relating in any way to the Company, and I knowingly and voluntarily waive all claims and release the Corporate Group from any and all claims, demands, actions, liabilities, and damages, whether known or unknown, arising out of or relating in any way to the Corporate Group, except with respect to rights under the Agreement, rights under employee benefit plans or programs other than those specifically addressed in the Agreement, and such rights or claims as may arise after the date this Waiver and Release is executed. This Waiver and Release includes, but is not limited to, claims and causes of action under: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1866, as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act of 1990; the Executive Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended; the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; and/or contract, tort, defamation, slander, wrongful termination or other claims or any other state or federal statutory or common law. Should any of the provisions set forth in this Waiver and Release be determined to be invalid by a court, agency or other tribunal of competent jurisdiction, it is agreed that such determination shall not affect the enforceability of other provisions of this Waiver and Release. I acknowledge that this Waiver and Release and the Agreement set forth the entire understanding and agreement between me and the Company or any other member of the Corporate Group concerning the subject matter of this Waiver and Release and supersede any prior or contemporaneous oral and/or written agreements or representations, if any, between me and the Company or any other member of the Corporate Group. -6- I understand that for a period of seven (7) calendar days following my signing this Waiver and Release (the "Waiver Revocation Period"), I may revoke my acceptance of the offer by delivering a written statement to the Company by hand or by registered mail, addressed to the address for the Company specified in the Agreement, in which case the Waiver and Release will not become effective. In the event I revoke my acceptance of this offer, the Company shall have no obligation to provide me the consideration offered under the Agreement to which I would not otherwise have been entitled. I understand that failure to revoke my acceptance of the offer within the Waiver Revocation Period will result in this Waiver and Release being permanent and irrevocable. I acknowledge that I have read this Waiver and Release, have had an opportunity to ask questions and have it explained to me and that I understand that this Waiver and Release will have the effect of knowingly and voluntarily waiving any action I might pursue, including breach of contract, personal injury, retaliation, discrimination on the basis of race, age, sex, national origin or disability and any other claims arising prior to the date of this Waiver and Release. By execution of this document, I do not waive or release or otherwise relinquish any legal rights I may have which are attributable to or arise out of acts, omissions or events of the Company or any other member of the Corporate Group which occur after the date of execution of this Waiver and Release. AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED this ___ day of _________, ____. ______________________________ JON C. COLE -7-