Common use of Accelerated Vesting in Connection with a Change in Control Clause in Contracts

Accelerated Vesting in Connection with a Change in Control. (a) Upon a Change in Control occurring after the Date of Grant but prior to the end of the Performance Period, if the Participant has been continuously employed by either the Company or any Subsidiary between the Date of Grant and the date of such Change in Control, to the extent that the PRSUs have not previously been forfeited, the PRSUs shall Vest in full at the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 of this Agreement), except to the extent that a Replacement Award is provided to the Participant to replace, continue or adjust the outstanding PRSUs (the “Replaced Award”). If the Participant is provided with a Replacement Award in connection with the Change in Control, then if, upon or after receiving the Replacement Award, the Participant’s employment with the Company or any Subsidiary (or any of their successors after the Change in Control) (as applicable, the “Successor”) is terminated by the Participant for Good Reason or by the Successor other than for Cause (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, termination due to the Participant’s death, Disability, retirement or voluntary resignation), in each case within a period of two years after the Change in Control but prior to the end of the Performance Period, to the extent that the Replacement Award has not previously been forfeited, (i) the Replacement Award will Vest in full at the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 of this Agreement). (b) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Replacement Award” means an award (i) of the same type (i.e., performance-based restricted stock units) as the Replaced Award, (ii) that has a value at least equal to the value of the Replaced Award, (iii) that relates to publicly traded equity securities of the Successor in the Change in Control (or another entity that is affiliated with the Successor following the Change in Control), (iv) the tax consequences of which for such Participant under the Code, if the Participant is subject to U.S. federal income tax under the Code, are not less favorable to the Participant than the tax consequences of the Replaced Award, and (v) the other terms and conditions of which are not less favorable to the Participant than the terms and conditions of the Replaced Award (including the provisions that would apply in the event of a subsequent change in control). A Replacement Award may be granted only to the extent it does not result in the Replaced Award or Replacement Award failing to comply with or ceasing to be exempt from Section 409A of the Code, if applicable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Replacement Award may take the form of a continuation of the Replaced Award if the requirements of the preceding two sentences are satisfied. The determination of whether the conditions of this Section 3.4(b) are satisfied will be made in good faith by the Committee, as constituted immediately before the Change in Control, in its sole discretion.

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Samples: Performance Based Restricted Stock Units Agreement (Om Group Inc)

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Accelerated Vesting in Connection with a Change in Control. (a) Upon a Change in Control occurring after the Date of Grant but prior to the end of the Performance Period, if the Participant has been continuously employed by either the Company or any Subsidiary between the Date of Grant and the date of such Change in Control, to the extent that the PRSUs have not previously been forfeited, the PRSUs shall Vest in full at the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 of this Agreement), except to the extent that a Replacement Award is provided to the Participant to replace, continue or adjust the outstanding PRSUs (the “Replaced Award”). If the Participant is provided with a Replacement Award in connection with the Change in Control, then if, upon or after receiving the Replacement Award, the Participant’s employment with the Company or any Subsidiary (or any of their successors after the Change in Control) (as applicable, the “Successor”) is terminated by the Participant for Good Reason or by the Successor other than for Cause (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, termination due to the Participant’s 's death, Disability, retirement or voluntary resignation), in each case within a period of two years after the Change in Control but prior to the end of the Performance Period, to the extent that the Replacement Award has not previously been forfeited, (i) the Replacement Award will Vest in full at the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 of this Agreement). (b) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Replacement Award” means an award (i) of the same type (i.e., performance-based restricted stock units) as the Replaced Award, (ii) that has a value at least equal to the value of the Replaced Award, (iii) that relates to publicly traded equity securities of the Successor in the Change in Control (or another entity that is affiliated with the Successor following the Change in Control), (iv) the tax consequences of which for such Participant under the Code, if the Participant is subject to U.S. federal income tax under the Code, are not less favorable to the Participant than the tax consequences of the Replaced Award, and (v) the other terms and conditions of which are not less favorable to the Participant than the terms and conditions of the Replaced Award (including the provisions that would apply in the event of a subsequent change in control). A Replacement Award may be granted only to the extent it does not result in the Replaced Award or Replacement Award failing to comply with or ceasing to be exempt from Section 409A of the Code, if applicable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Replacement Award may take the form of a continuation of the Replaced Award if the requirements of the preceding two sentences are satisfied. The determination of whether the conditions of this Section 3.4(b) are satisfied will be made in good faith by the Committee, as constituted immediately before the Change in Control, in its sole discretion.

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Samples: Performance Based Restricted Stock Units Agreement (Om Group Inc)

Accelerated Vesting in Connection with a Change in Control. (a) Upon a Change in Control occurring after during the Date of Grant but prior to the end of the Performance Vesting Period, if the Participant has been continuously employed by either the Company or any Subsidiary between the Date of Grant and the date of such Change in Control, to the extent that the PRSUs have Option has not previously been forfeited, the PRSUs shall Vest in full at the target level (Option will fully vest and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 of this Agreement)fully exercisable, except to the extent that a Replacement Award is provided to the Participant to replace, continue or adjust the outstanding PRSUs Option (the “Replaced Award”). If the Participant is provided with a Replacement Award in connection with the Change in Control, then if, upon or after receiving the Replacement Award, the Participant’s employment with the Company or any Subsidiary (or any of their successors after the Change in Control) (as applicable, the “Successor”) is terminated by the Participant for Good Reason or by the Successor other than for Cause (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, termination due to the Participant’s death, Disability, retirement or voluntary resignation), in each case within a period of two years after the Change in Control but prior to and during the end of the Performance Vesting Period, to the extent that the Replacement Award has not previously been forfeited, (i) the Replacement Award will Vest become fully vested and immediately exercisable in full at full, and (ii) the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 Replacement Award will remain exercisable for a period of this Agreement)90 days following such termination or until the expiration of the stated term of such Replacement Award, whichever period is shorter. (b) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Replacement Award” means an award (i) of the same type (i.e., performance-based restricted stock unitsoptions) as the Replaced Award, (ii) that has a value at least equal to the value of the Replaced Award, (iii) that relates to publicly traded equity securities of the Successor in the Change in Control (or another entity that is affiliated with the Successor following the Change in Control), (iv) the tax consequences of which for such Participant under the Code, if the Participant is subject to U.S. federal income tax under the Code, are not less favorable to the Participant than the tax consequences of the Replaced Award, and (v) the other terms and conditions of which are not less favorable to the Participant than the terms and conditions of the Replaced Award (including the provisions that would apply in the event of a subsequent change in control). A Replacement Award may be granted only to the extent it does not result in the Replaced Award or Replacement Award failing to comply with or ceasing to be exempt from Section 409A of the Code, if applicable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Replacement Award may take the form of a continuation of the Replaced Award if the requirements of the preceding two sentences are satisfied. The determination of whether the conditions of this Section 3.4(b2(b) are satisfied will be made in good faith by the Committee, as constituted immediately before the Change in Control, in its sole discretion.

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Samples: Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Om Group Inc)

Accelerated Vesting in Connection with a Change in Control. (a) Upon a Change in Control occurring after the Date of Grant but prior to the end of the Performance Period, if the Participant has been continuously employed by either the Company or any Subsidiary between the Date of Grant and the date of such Change in Control, to the extent that the PRSUs have Restricted Stock has not previously been forfeited, the PRSUs Restricted Stock shall Vest vest in full at the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 50% of this Agreementthe Restricted Stock), except to the extent that a Replacement Award is provided to the Participant to replace, continue or adjust the outstanding PRSUs Restricted Stock (the “Replaced Award”). If the Participant is provided with a Replacement Award in connection with the Change in Control, then if, upon or after receiving the Replacement Award, the Participant’s employment with the Company or any Subsidiary (or any of their successors after the Change in Control) (as applicable, the “Successor”) is terminated by the Participant for Good Reason or by the Successor other than for Cause (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, termination due to the Participant’s death, Disability, retirement or voluntary resignation), in each case within a period of two years after the Change in Control but prior to the end of the Performance Period, to the extent that the Replacement Award has not previously been forfeited, (i) the Replacement Award will Vest vest in full at the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 50% of this Agreementthe Restricted Stock). (b) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Replacement Award” means an award (i) of the same type (i.e., performance-based restricted stock unitsstock) as the Replaced Award, (ii) that has a value at least equal to the value of the Replaced Award, (iii) that relates to publicly traded equity securities of the Successor in the Change in Control (or another entity that is affiliated with the Successor following the Change in Control), (iv) the tax consequences of which for such Participant under the Code, if the Participant is subject to U.S. federal income tax under the Code, are not less favorable to the Participant than the tax consequences of the Replaced Award, and (v) the other terms and conditions of which are not less favorable to the Participant than the terms and conditions of the Replaced Award (including the provisions that would apply in the event of a subsequent change in control). A Replacement Award may be granted only to the extent it does not result in the Replaced Award or Replacement Award failing to comply with or ceasing to be exempt from Section 409A of the Code, if applicable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Replacement Award may take the form of a continuation of the Replaced Award if the requirements of the preceding two sentences are satisfied. The determination of whether the conditions of this Section 3.4(b4.4(b) are satisfied will be made in good faith by the Committee, as constituted immediately before the Change in Control, in its sole discretion.

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Samples: Performance Based Restricted Stock Agreement (Om Group Inc)

Accelerated Vesting in Connection with a Change in Control. (a) Upon a Change in Control occurring after the Date of Grant but prior to the end of the Performance PeriodVesting Date, if the Participant has been continuously employed by either the Company or any Subsidiary between the Date of Grant and the date of such Change in Control, to the extent that the PRSUs RSUs have not previously been forfeited, the PRSUs RSUs shall Vest in full at the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 of this Agreement), except to the extent that a Replacement Award is provided to the Participant to replace, continue or adjust the outstanding PRSUs RSUs (the “Replaced Award”). If the Participant is provided with a Replacement Award in connection with the Change in Control, then if, upon or after receiving the Replacement Award, the Participant’s employment with the Company or any Subsidiary (or any of their successors after the Change in Control) (as applicable, the “Successor”) is terminated by the Participant for Good Reason or by the Successor other than for Cause (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, termination due to the Participant’s death, Disability, retirement or voluntary resignation), in each case within a period of two years after the Change in Control but prior to the end of the Performance PeriodVesting Date, to the extent that the Replacement Award has not previously been forfeited, (i) the Replacement Award will Vest in full at the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 of this Agreement). (b) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Replacement Award” means an award (i) of the same type (i.e., performancetime-based restricted stock units) as the Replaced Award, (ii) that has a value at least equal to the value of the Replaced Award, (iii) that relates to publicly traded equity securities of the Successor in the Change in Control (or another entity that is affiliated with the Successor following the Change in Control), (iv) the tax consequences of which for such Participant under the Code, if the Participant is subject to U.S. federal income tax under the Code, are not less favorable to the Participant than the tax consequences of the Replaced Award, and (v) the other terms and conditions of which are not less favorable to the Participant than the terms and conditions of the Replaced Award (including the provisions that would apply in the event of a subsequent change in control). A Replacement Award may be granted only to the extent it does not result in the Replaced Award or Replacement Award failing to comply with or ceasing to be exempt from Section 409A of the Code, if applicable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Replacement Award may take the form of a continuation of the Replaced Award if the requirements of the preceding two sentences are satisfied. The determination of whether the conditions of this Section 3.4(b) are satisfied will be made in good faith by the Committee, as constituted immediately before the Change in Control, in its sole discretion.

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Samples: Time Based Restricted Stock Units Agreement (Om Group Inc)

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Accelerated Vesting in Connection with a Change in Control. (a) Upon a Change in Control occurring after the Date of Grant but prior to the end of the Performance PeriodVesting Date, if the Participant has been continuously employed by either the Company or any Subsidiary between the Date of Grant and the date of such Change in Control, to the extent that the PRSUs RSUs have not previously been forfeited, the PRSUs RSUs shall Vest in full at the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 of this Agreement), except to the extent that a Replacement Award is provided to the Participant to replace, continue or adjust the outstanding PRSUs RSUs (the “Replaced Award”). If the Participant is provided with a Replacement Award in connection with the Change in Control, then if, upon or after receiving the Replacement Award, the Participant’s employment with the Company or any Subsidiary (or any of their successors after the Change in Control) (as applicable, the “Successor”) is terminated by the Participant for Good Reason or by the Successor other than for Cause (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, termination due to the Participant’s death, Disability, retirement or voluntary resignation), in each case within a period of two years after the Change in Control but prior to the end of the Performance PeriodVesting Date, to the extent that the Replacement Award has not previously been forfeited, (i) the Replacement Award will Vest in full at the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 of this Agreement). (b) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Replacement Award” means an award (i) of the same type (i.e., performancetime-based restricted stock units) as the Replaced Award, (ii) that has a value at least equal to the value of the Replaced Award, (iii) that relates to publicly traded equity securities of the Successor in the Change in Control (or another entity that is affiliated with the Successor following the Change in Control), (iv) the tax consequences of which for such Participant under the Code, if the Participant is subject to U.S. federal income tax under the Code, are not less favorable to the Participant than the tax consequences of the Replaced Award, and (v) the other terms and conditions of which are not less favorable to the Participant than the terms and conditions of the Replaced Award (including the provisions that would apply in the event of a subsequent change in control). A Replacement Award may be granted only to the extent it does not result in the Replaced Award or Replacement Award failing to comply with or ceasing to be exempt from Section 409A of the Code, if applicable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Replacement Award may take the form of a continuation of the Replaced Award if the requirements of the preceding two sentences are satisfied. The determination of whether the conditions of this Section 3.4(b) are satisfied will be made in good faith by the Committee, as constituted immediately before the Change in Control, in its sole discretion.

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Samples: Time Based Restricted Stock Units Agreement (Om Group Inc)

Accelerated Vesting in Connection with a Change in Control. (a) Upon a Change in Control occurring after during the Date of Grant but prior to the end of the Performance Vesting Period, if the Participant has been continuously employed by either the Company or any Subsidiary between the Date of Grant and the date of such Change in Control, to the extent that the PRSUs have Option has not previously been forfeited, the PRSUs shall Vest in full at the target level (Option will fully vest and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 of this Agreement)fully exercisable, except to the extent that a Replacement Award is provided to the Participant to replace, continue or adjust the outstanding PRSUs Option (the “Replaced Award”). If the Participant is provided with a Replacement Award in connection with the Change in Control, then if, upon or after receiving the Replacement Award, the Participant’s employment with the Company or any Subsidiary (or any of their successors after the Change in Control) (as applicable, the “Successor”) is terminated by the Participant for Good Reason or by the Successor other than for Cause (excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, termination due to the Participant’s death, Disability, retirement or voluntary resignation), in each case within a period of two years after the Change in Control but prior to and during the end of the Performance Vesting Period, to the extent that the Replacement Award has not previously been forfeited, (i) the Replacement Award will Vest become fully vested and immediately exercisable in full at full, and (ii) the target level (and become entitled to settlement as specified in Section 4 Replacement Award will remain exercisable for a period of this Agreement)90 days following such termination or until the expiration of the stated term of such Replacement Award, whichever period is shorter. (b) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Replacement Award” means an award (i) of the same type (i.e., performance-based restricted stock unitsoptions) as the Replaced Award, (ii) that has a value at least equal to the value of the Replaced Award, (iii) that relates to publicly traded equity securities of the Successor in the Change in Control (or another entity that is affiliated with the Successor following the Change in Control), (iv) the tax consequences of which for such Participant under the Code, if the Participant is subject to U.S. federal income tax under the Code, are not less favorable to the Participant than the tax consequences of the Replaced Award, and (v) the other terms and conditions of which are not less favorable to the Participant than the terms and conditions of the Replaced Award (including the provisions that would apply in the event of a subsequent change in control). A Replacement Award may be granted only to the extent it does not result in the Replaced Award or Replacement Award failing to comply with or ceasing to be exempt from Section 409A of the Code, if applicable. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Replacement Award may take the form of a continuation of the Replaced Award if the requirements of the preceding two sentences are satisfied. The determination of whether the conditions of this Section 3.4(b2(b) are satisfied will be made in good faith by the Committee, as constituted immediately before the Change in Control, in its sole discretion.

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Samples: Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Om Group Inc)

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