Change in Control Contract Clauses (3,258)

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Change in Control. 9.1In the event of an Involuntary Termination following a Change in Control, all Options held by the Participant shall become fully vested and exercisable (subject to the expiration provisions otherwise applicable to the Option) and shall be exercisable for a period of one year following the Participant's Involuntary Termination following a Change in Control.
Change in Control. 9.1In the event of an Involuntary Termination following a Change in Control, all Options held by the Participant shall become fully vested and exercisable (subject to the expiration provisions otherwise applicable to the Option) and shall be exercisable for a period of one year following the Participant's Involuntary Termination following a Change in Control. Control, as set forth in Section 4.1 of the Plan.
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Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the event of a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan), the following provisions apply: a. Cashout of Awards. Unless this Award is assumed, substituted or continued in accordance with Section 5.4(a) of the Plan, the Restricted Stock Units that have not vested or terminated as of the date of the Change in Control shall vest as of immediately prior to the Change in Control. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, no later than 15 days af...ter the date of the Change in Control, you will receive for the Restricted Stock Units a single payment in [cash or Shares] equal to the product of the number of outstanding Restricted Stock Units as of the date of the Change in Control (including any Restricted Stock Units that vest pursuant to this Section 9) and an amount equal to the highest price per Share paid by the successor company in connection with such Change in Control, as determined by the Committee. b. Rollover of Awards. If this Award is assumed, substituted or continued in accordance with Section 5.4(a) of the Plan, Restricted Stock Units that have not vested or terminated as of the date of the Change in Control will continue to vest in accordance with the schedule described in Section 5 of this Agreement (or as adjusted if more favorable); provided, however, that if you incur an involuntary Termination of Service not for Cause (as defined in Section 2 of the Plan) or a voluntary Termination of Service for Good Reason (as defined in Section 2 of the Plan) on or before the second anniversary of the date of the Change in Control, Restricted Stock Units that have not vested or terminated as of your Termination of Service will immediately vest in full and be settled no later than 15 days after the Termination of Service. View More
Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, in the event of a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan), the following provisions apply: a. Cashout of Awards. Unless this Award is assumed, substituted or continued in accordance with Section 5.4(a) of the Plan, the Restricted Stock Units that have not vested or terminated as of the date of the Change in Control shall vest as of immediately prior to the Change in Control. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, no later than 15 days af...ter the date of the Change in Control, you will receive for the Restricted Stock Units a single payment in [cash cash or Shares] Shares equal to the product of the number of outstanding Restricted Stock Units as of the date of the Change in Control (including any Restricted Stock Units that vest pursuant to this Section 9) 10) and an amount equal to the highest price per Share paid by the successor company in connection with such Change in Control, as determined by the Committee. 2 b. Rollover of Awards. If this Award is assumed, substituted or continued in accordance with Section 5.4(a) of the Plan, Restricted Stock Units that have not vested or terminated as of the date of the Change in Control will continue to vest in accordance with the schedule described in Section 5 of this Agreement (or as adjusted if more favorable); provided, however, that if you incur an involuntary Termination of Service not for Cause (as defined in Section 2 of the Plan) or a voluntary Termination of Service for Good Reason (as defined in Section 2 of the Plan) on or before the second anniversary of the date of the Change in Control, Restricted Stock Units that have not vested or terminated as of your Termination of Service will immediately vest in full and be settled no later than 15 days after the Termination of Service. Service 11. Withholdings. The Company or your local employer shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require you to remit to the Company or to your local employer, prior to any issuance or delivery of Shares underlying Restricted Stock Units, an amount sufficient to satisfy taxes imposed under the laws of any country, state, province, city or other jurisdiction, including but not limited to income taxes, capital gain taxes, transfer taxes, and social security contributions, and National Insurance Contributions, that are required by law to be withheld as determined by the Company or your local employer. View More
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Change in Control. In the event of a Change in Control, Restricted Units and Additional Restricted Units that have not vested or terminated as of the date of Change in Control will immediately vest.9.Withholdings. The Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require you to remit, prior to any issuance or delivery of Shares on Restricted Units or Additional Restricted Units, an amount sufficient to satisfy taxes imposed under the laws of any country, state, province, city or other jurisd...iction, including but not limited to income taxes, capital gain taxes, transfer taxes, and social security contributions, and National Insurance Contributions, that are required by law to be withheld as determined by the Company.10.Transfer of Award. You may not transfer the Restricted Units, Additional Restricted Units or any interest in such Units except by will or the laws of descent and distribution or except as otherwise permitted by Section 11 of the Plan. Any other attempt to dispose of your interest will be null and void. View More
Change in Control. In the event of a Change in Control, Restricted Stock Units and Additional Restricted Stock Units that have not vested or terminated as of the date of Change in Control will immediately vest.9.Withholdings. The Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require you to remit, prior to any issuance or delivery of Shares on Restricted Stock Units or Additional Restricted Stock Units, an amount sufficient to satisfy taxes imposed under the laws of any country, state, provin...ce, city or other jurisdiction, including but not limited to income taxes, capital gain taxes, transfer taxes, and social security contributions, and National Insurance Contributions, that are required by law to be withheld as determined by the Company.10.Transfer of Award. You may not transfer the Restricted Units, Additional Restricted Units or any interest in such Units except by will or the laws of descent and distribution or except as otherwise permitted by Section 11 of the Plan. Any other attempt to dispose of your interest will be null and void. Company. View More
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Change in Control. If the Restricted Stock Units are not assumed, converted, replaced or substituted with an equivalent award by a successor company (or a parent or subsidiary thereof) in connection with a Change in Control (as defined in the Company's Change in Control Employee Severance Plan for U.S. Based Employees or the Company's Change in Control Employee Severance Plan for Non-U.S. Based Employees (collectively, the "CIC Plan")), then all Restricted Stock Units will fully vest immediately before the Change ...in Control. If the Restricted Stock Units are assumed, converted, replaced or substituted with an equivalent award by a successor company (or parent or subsidiary thereof) in connection with a Change in Control, the vesting of the Restricted Stock Units shall be accelerated upon a termination of employment following a Change in Control for which severance benefits are payable in accordance with and to the extent provided for in the CIC Plan. View More
Change in Control. If the Restricted Stock Units are not assumed, converted, replaced or substituted with an equivalent award by a successor company (or a parent or subsidiary thereof) in connection with a Change in Control (as defined in the Company's Change in Control Employee Severance Plan for U.S. Based Employees or the Company's Change in Control Employee Severance Plan for Non-U.S. Based Employees (collectively, the "CIC Plan")), then all Restricted Stock Units will fully vest immediately before the Change ...in Control. If the Restricted Stock Units are assumed, converted, replaced or substituted with an equivalent award by a successor company (or parent or subsidiary thereof) in connection with a Change in Control, Control (an "Equivalent Award"), the vesting of the Restricted Stock Units shall be accelerated upon a termination of employment following a Change in Control which qualifies Grantee for which severance benefits are payable under the CIC Plan, solely to the extent equity award acceleration is provided in connection with a qualifying termination pursuant to and in accordance with and to the extent provided for in terms of the CIC Plan. View More
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Change in Control. If a Change in Control of the Company occurs during the Performance Period, then the Performance Period shall be deemed to end on the date of the Change in Control (the shortened Performance Period is referred to herein as the "Truncated Performance Period"). Payment amounts will be based on the extent of achievement of the threshold, target or maximum performance level of the performance goals, as adjusted for the Truncated Performance Period and determined by the Committee in its sole discreti...on. The Cash Payment and Share Payment to be paid to the Employee pursuant to this paragraph shall be paid in full in a single lump sum payment as soon as administratively feasible following the Determination Date (but in no event later than 60 days following the end of the Truncated Performance Period). If a Change in Control of the Company occurs after the Performance Period, then the Employee shall be entitled to receive the Cash Payment and Share Payment earned (if not yet paid to the Employee) as soon as administratively feasible following the date of the Change in Control (but in no event later than 60 days following the date of the Change in Control). View More
Change in Control. If a Change in Control of the Company occurs during the Performance Period, then for purposes of determining the Cash Value amount, the Performance Period shall be deemed to end on the date of the Change in Control (the shortened Performance Period is referred to herein as the "Truncated Performance Period"). Payment amounts The Cash Value amount will be based on the extent of achievement of the threshold, target or maximum performance level of the performance goals, as adjusted for the Truncate...d Performance Period and determined by the Committee in its sole discretion. The Payment Value portion of the Cash Payment and Share Payment Value to be paid to the Employee pursuant to this paragraph section shall be paid in full in a single lump sum payment as soon as administratively feasible following the Determination Date (but in no event later than 60 days following the end of the Truncated Performance Period). If a Change in Control of the Company occurs after the Performance Period, then the Employee shall be entitled to receive the Cash Initial Payment and Share Payment earned (if not yet paid to the Employee) and the Final Payment as soon as administratively feasible following the date of the Change in Control (but in no event later than 60 days following the date of the Change in Control). The LTI Account shall be credited with the Deferred Value portion of the Cash Value pursuant to this section as soon as administratively feasible following the date of the Change in Control (but in no event later than 60 days following the date of the Change in Control). View More
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Change in Control. (a) Effect on Option. In the event of a Change in Control, to the extent the successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) does not assume or substitute for the 3 Option on substantially the same terms and conditions, the Option shall (i) vest and become exercisable on the day prior to the date of the Change in Control if the Participant is then employed by the Company or an Affiliate and (ii) terminate on the date of the Change in Control. In the event of a Change in Control, to the ext...ent the successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) assumes or substitutes for the Option on substantially the same terms and conditions (which may include providing for settlement in the common stock of the successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof)), if within twelve (12) months following the date of the Change in Control the Participant's employment is terminated by the Company or an Affiliate (or the successor company or a subsidiary or parent thereof) without Cause or by the Participant for Good Reason, the Option shall become fully vested and exercisable, and may be exercised by the Participant at any time prior to the expiration date of such Option or within three months of the Participant's date of termination of employment, whichever is the shorter period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if on the date of the Change in Control the Fair Market Value of one Share is less than the Exercise Price, then the Option shall terminate as of the date of the Change in Control, except as otherwise determined by the Committee. (b) Good Reason. For purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) of this Section, "Good Reason" shall mean (i) a reduction by the Company or an Affiliate or a successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) of more than 10% in Participant's rate of annual base salary as in effect immediately prior to such Change in Control; (ii) a reduction by the Company or an Affiliate or a successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) of more than 10% of the Participant's individual annual target or bonus opportunity, except under circumstances where the Company or an Affiliate or a successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) implement changes to the bonus structure of similarly situated employees, including but not limited to changes to the bonus structure designed to integrate the Company's or Affiliate's personnel with other personnel of the successor company (or an subsidiary or parent thereof); (iii) a significant and substantial reduction by the Company or an Affiliate or a successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) of the Participant's responsibilities and authority, as compared with the Participant's responsibilities and authority in effect immediately preceding the Change in Control; or (iv) any requirement of the Company or an Affiliate or a successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) that Participant be based anywhere more than fifty (50) miles from Participant's primary office location at the time of the Change in Control. (c) Other Agreement or Plan. The provisions of this Section (including the definitions of Cause and Good Reason), shall be superseded by the specific provisions, if any, of a written employment or severance agreement between the Participant and the Company or a severance plan of the Company covering the Participant, including a change in control severance agreement or plan, to the extent such a provision provides a greater benefit to the Participant. View More
Change in Control. (a) Effect on Option. Award. In the event of a Change in Control, to the extent the successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) does not assume or substitute for the 3 Option Award on substantially the same terms and conditions, the Option Award shall (i) vest and become exercisable nonforfeitable on the day prior to the date of the Change in Control if the Participant is then employed by the Company or an Affiliate and (ii) terminate on the date of the Change in Control. In the event ...of a Change in Control, to the extent the successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) assumes or substitutes for the Option Award on substantially the same terms and conditions (which may include providing for settlement in the common stock of the successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof)), if within twelve (12) months following the date of the Change in Control the Participant's employment is terminated by the Company or an Affiliate (or the successor company or a subsidiary or parent thereof) without Cause or by the Participant for Good Reason, the Option Award shall become fully vested and exercisable, and may be exercised nonforfeitable on the date the Participant's employment is terminated. (b) Cause. For purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d) of this Section, "Cause" shall mean a determination by the Committee that the Participant at any time prior has (i) materially breached his or her employment or service contract with the Company, (ii) been engaged in disloyalty to the expiration date Company or an Affiliate, including, without limitation, fraud, embezzlement, theft, commission of a felony or proven dishonesty in the course of his or her employment or service, which will materially harm the interests of the Company or the Affiliate, (iii) disclosed trade secrets or confidential information of the Company to persons not entitled to receive such Option information, (iv) breached any written noncompetition or within three months nonsolicitation agreement between the Participant and the Company or an Affiliate in a manner which the Committee determines will cause material harm to the interests of the Company or an Affiliate, or (v) engaged in such other behavior materially detrimental to the interests of the Company, in each case as the Committee determines. The Committee's determination of the reason for termination of the Participant's date of termination of employment, whichever is the shorter period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if employment shall be conclusive and binding on the date of the Change in Control the Fair Market Value of one Share is less than the Exercise Price, then the Option shall terminate as of the date of the Change in Control, except as otherwise determined by the Committee. (b) Participant and his or her representatives or legatees. (c) Good Reason. For purposes of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (c) (d) of this Section, "Good Reason" shall mean (i) a reduction by the Company or an Affiliate or a successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) of more than 10% in Participant's rate of annual base salary as in effect immediately prior to such Change in Control; (ii) a reduction by the Company or an Affiliate or a successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) of more than 10% of the Participant's individual annual target or bonus opportunity, except under circumstances where the Company or an Affiliate or a successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) implement changes to the bonus structure of similarly situated employees, including but not limited to changes to the bonus structure designed to integrate the Company's or Affiliate's personnel with other personnel of the successor company (or an subsidiary or parent thereof); (iii) a significant and substantial reduction by the Company or an Affiliate or a successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) of the Participant's responsibilities and authority, as compared with the Participant's responsibilities and authority in effect immediately preceding the Change in Control; or (iv) any requirement of the Company or an Affiliate or a successor company (or a subsidiary or parent thereof) that Participant be based anywhere more than fifty (50) miles from Participant's primary office location at the time of the Change in Control. (c) Control; provided the Participant provides at least 2 ninety (90) days' notice to the Company following the initial occurrence of any such event and the Company fails to cure such event within thirty (30) days thereafter. (d) Other Agreement or Plan. The provisions of this Section (including the definitions of Cause and Good Reason), shall be superseded by the specific provisions, if any, of a written employment or severance agreement between the Participant and the Company or a severance plan of the Company covering the Participant, including a change in control severance agreement or plan, to the extent such a provision provides a greater benefit to the Participant. View More
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Change in Control. Upon a Change in Control of the Company, all shares of Restricted Stock not then free of the restrictions of Section 3 shall become immediately vested and free of such restrictions.
Change in Control. Upon a Change in Control of the Company, Saia, all shares of Restricted Stock not then free of the restrictions of Section 3 shall become immediately vested and free of such restrictions.
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Change in Control. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined herein), this Option shall become immediately vested and exercisable in full. For the purposes hereof, the term "Change in Control" shall mean a transaction or series of transactions which constitutes an "Exchange Transaction" within the meaning of the Plan or such other event involving a change in ownership or control of the business or assets of the Company as the Board, acting in its discretion, may determine. For the avoidance of doubt, ...the determination of whether a transaction or series of transactions constitutes an Exchange Transaction within the meaning of the Plan shall be determined by the Board, acting in its sole discretion. View More
Change in Control. Upon In the event that within twelve (12) months following the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined herein), herein) of the Company, the Grantee's employment or service relationship with the Company is terminated by the Company without Cause (as defined in the Employment Agreement), then 100% of the unvested portion of this Option Award that remains outstanding at such time shall become immediately vested and exercisable fully vested. For the avoidance of doubt, the foregoing vesting is... in full. addition to any accelerated vesting provided under the Employment Agreement upon other types of terminations (whether or not in connection with a Change in Control). For the purposes hereof, the term "Change in Control" of the Company shall mean a transaction or series of transactions which 3 that constitutes an "Exchange Transaction" within the meaning of the Plan or (or such other event involving a change in ownership or control of the business or assets of the Company as the Board, acting in its sole discretion, may determine. determine) but only to the extent such transaction or series of transactions constitutes a change in control pursuant to Section 409A of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder. For the avoidance of doubt, the determination of whether a transaction or series of transactions constitutes an Exchange Transaction within the meaning of the Plan shall be determined by the Board, acting in its sole discretion. View More
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Change in Control. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee in its discretion, if any Change in Control, as defined in the Company's 2018 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (or any successor plan) at the time of the event, occurs prior to the end of any Performance Period, the then-current Performance Period shall automatically end and all Performance Criteria and other conditions pertaining to awards shall be deemed to be achieved or fulfilled on a pro-rata basis for (i) the number of whole months elapsed from the ...commencement of the Performance Period through the Change in Control over (ii) the number of whole months included in the original Performance Period, based on the actual performance level achieved or, if not determinable, at target performance. Such awards shall be payable as provided in Section 6. View More
Change in Control. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee in its discretion, Committee, if any Change in Control, as defined in the Company's 2018 Omnibus Stock Long-Term Incentive Plan (or any successor plan) at the time of the event, occurs prior to the end of any Performance Period, the then-current Performance Period shall automatically end and all Performance Criteria and other conditions pertaining to awards shall be deemed to be achieved or fulfilled on a pro-rata basis for (i) the number of whole mon...ths elapsed from the commencement of the Performance Period through the Change in Control over (ii) the number of whole months included in the original Performance Period, based on the actual performance level achieved or, if not determinable, in the manner specified by the Committee at target performance. the commencement of the Performance Period, and shall be waived by the Company. Such awards shall be payable as provided in Section 6. 7. View More
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Change in Control. Notwithstanding the vesting schedule set forth in Schedule A: if there is a Change in Control of the Company (as defined in the Plan) following the end of the Performance Cycle, and the Awardee's Continuous Status as an employee, as contemplated by Section 4 hereof, shall not have been terminated as of the date immediately prior to the effective date of such Change in Control, then subject to attainment during the Performance Cycle described on Schedule A of any applicable Performance Objective ...set forth on Schedule A, and subject to the provisions of Section 21 of this Award Agreement, any SUA's representing the Threshold, Target and the Exceptional Award, which are not already vested shall become vested in full as of the effective date of such Change in Control. View More
Change in Control. Notwithstanding the vesting schedule set forth in Schedule A: if there is a Change in Control of the Company (as defined in the Plan) following the end of the Performance Cycle, and the Awardee's Continuous Status as an employee, as contemplated by Section 4 hereof, shall not have been terminated as of the date immediately prior to the effective date of such Change in Control, then subject to attainment during the Performance Cycle described on Schedule A of any applicable Performance Objective ...set forth on Schedule A, and subject to the provisions of Section 21 of this Award Agreement, any SUA's representing the Threshold, Target and the Exceptional Award, which are not already vested shall become vested in full as of the effective date of such Change in Control. 1 3. Termination. Unless terminated earlier under Section 4, 5 or 6 below, an Awardee's rights under this Award Agreement with respect to the SUAs issued under this Award Agreement shall terminate at the time such SUAs are converted into shares of Common Stock. View More
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