Common use of Acceleration Events Clause in Contracts

Acceleration Events. Notwithstanding Section 3.1 hereof, the Cash Award shall become fully vested and non-forfeitable upon (a) a Termination of Service within two years following a Change in Control, provided such Termination of Employment is by the Company without Cause or by the Grantee for Good Reason; or (b) the Grantee’s death or Disability (each, an “Acceleration Event”) (provided, that no payment of the Cash Award shall be accelerated to the extent such payment would cause the Cash Award to be subject to the adverse consequences described in Code Section 409A).

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Service Based Cash Award Agreement (Peabody Energy Corp), Service Based Cash Award Agreement (Peabody Energy Corp), Service Based Cash Award Agreement (Peabody Energy Corp)

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