Common use of Acceleration of Awards Upon Termination Within Two Years After a Change in Control Clause in Contracts

Acceleration of Awards Upon Termination Within Two Years After a Change in Control. In the event of termination of the employment of Executive, other than for Cause, simultaneously with or within two years after a Change in Control (as defined in Section 8(b)), all outstanding stock options, restricted stock, and other equity-based awards then held by Executive shall become vested and exercisable. The time and form of payment of such equity-based awards shall be governed by the plans and programs and the agreements and other documents pursuant to which such equity-based awards were granted.

Acceleration of Awards Upon Termination Within Two Years After a Change in Control. In the event of termination of the employment of Executive, other than for Cause, Executive simultaneously with or within two years after a Change in Control (as defined in Section 8(b)), other than for Cause, all outstanding stock options, restricted stock, and other equity-based awards then held by Executive shall become vested and exercisable. The time and form of payment of such equity-based awards shall be governed by the plans and programs and the agreements and other documents pursuant to which such equity-based awards were granted.