Common use of Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control Clause in Contracts

Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs during the CIC Protection Period, Executive shall receive the following: (i) An amount equal to two (2) times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) Executive’s Target Bonus in effect for the year in which Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar year. (ii) Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, (A) a pro-rata portion of Executive’s Target Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive’s termination occurs (determined by multiplying the Target Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) and (B) the amount of any Annual Bonus earned, but not yet paid, for the fiscal year prior to Executive’s termination, in each case, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar year. (iii) Subject to Executive’s timely election of continuation coverage under COBRA, the Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for the premium for Executive and Executive’s covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (A) the twelve-month anniversary of the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) the date Executive and Executive’s covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer’s plan(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments. (iv) The application of Section 4.1(b) following a Covered Termination for Involuntary Termination Without Cause is subject to compliance with the ASX Listing Rules (if applicable).

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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Piedmont Lithium Inc.)

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Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs during within the CIC Protection Periodperiod beginning three (3) months prior to and ending twenty-four (24) months after a Change in Control, Executive shall receive the following: (i) An amount equal to two (2) times [[__] times] the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary annual base salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) the greater of (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses received by Executive for the two fiscal years ending before the date of Executive’s Target Bonus in effect termination of employment and (B) Executive’s target annual bonus for the year in which the date of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar year. (ii) Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, (A) a pro-rata portion of Executive’s Target 's Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive’s 's termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the Target amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) and (B) the amount of any Annual Bonus earned, but not yet paid, for the fiscal year prior to Executive’s termination, in each case, payable in a lump sum paymentpayable, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following at the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar yearCompany. (iii) Subject to Executive’s timely election of continuation coverage under COBRA, the The Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive’s 's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (Ai) the twelve-[__________] month anniversary of the date of Executive’s 's termination of employment and (Bii) the date Executive and Executive’s 's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s plan(s)life and disability insurance coverage through the [__________] month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments. If there is a dispute as to whether grounds triggering termination with or without Cause or resignation with or without Good Reason have occurred, in each case in connection with a Change in Control, then any fees and expenses arising from the resolution of such dispute (including any reasonably incurred attorneys’ fees and expenses of Executive) shall be paid by the Company or its successor, as the case may be; provided, that Executive shall reimburse the Company on a net after-tax basis to cover expenses incurred by Executive for claims brought by Executive that are judicially determined to be frivolous or advanced in bad faith. (iv) The application of Section 4.1(b) following a Covered Termination for Involuntary Termination Without Cause is subject to compliance with the ASX Listing Rules (if applicable).

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Samples: Severance and Change in Control Protection Agreement (TRI Pointe Group, Inc.)

Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs during within the CIC Protection Periodperiod beginning three (3) months prior to and ending twenty-four (24) months after a Change in Control, Executive shall receive the following: (i) An amount equal to two (2) three times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) the greater of (A) the average of the annual cash bonuses received by Executive for the two fiscal years ending before the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) Executive’s Target Bonus in effect for the year in which the date of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar year. (ii) Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, (A) a pro-rata portion of Executive’s Target 's Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive’s 's termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the Target amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) and (B) the amount of any Annual Bonus earned, but not yet paid, for the fiscal year prior to Executive’s termination, in each case, payable in a lump sum paymentpayable, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following at the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar yearCompany. (iii) Subject to Executive’s timely election of continuation coverage under COBRA, the The Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for for: (A) the premium for Executive and Executive’s 's covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (Ai) the twelvetwenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive’s 's termination of employment and (Bii) the date Executive and Executive’s 's covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer's plan(s) and (B) the premiums for Executive to maintain Executive’s plan(s)life and disability insurance coverage through the twenty-four (24) month anniversary of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, (i) if any plan pursuant to which such benefits are provided is not, or ceases prior to the expiration of the period of continuation coverage to be, exempt from the application of Section 409A of the Code under Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(a)(5), or (ii) the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments. If there is a dispute as to whether grounds triggering termination with or without Cause or resignation with or without Good Reason have occurred, in each case in connection with a Change in Control, then any fees and expenses arising from the resolution of such dispute (including any reasonably incurred attorneys’ fees and expenses of Executive) shall be paid by the Company or its successor, as the case may be; provided, that Executive shall reimburse the Company on a net after-tax basis to cover expenses incurred by Executive for claims brought by Executive that are judicially determined to be frivolous or advanced in bad faith. (iv) The application of Section 4.1(b) following a Covered Termination for Involuntary Termination Without Cause is subject to compliance with the ASX Listing Rules (if applicable).

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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (TRI Pointe Group, Inc.)

Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs during the CIC Protection Period, Executive shall receive the following: (i) An amount equal to two (2) times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) Executive’s Target Bonus in effect for the year in which Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth thirtieth (60th30th) day following the date of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty thirty (6030) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar year. (ii) Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, (A) a pro-rata portion of Executive’s Target Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive’s termination occurs (determined by multiplying the Target amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) and (B) the amount of any Annual Bonus earned, but not yet paid, for the fiscal year prior to Executive’s termination, in each case, payable in a lump sum paymentpayable, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the date on which the Release year of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date Executive’s termination of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar yearemployment. (iii) Subject to Executive’s timely election of continuation coverage under COBRA, the Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for the premium for Executive and Executive’s covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (A) the twelve18-month anniversary of the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) the date Executive and Executive’s covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer’s plan(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments. (iv) The application Accelerated vesting, as of Section 4.1(b) following a the date of the Covered Termination for Involuntary Termination Without Cause is subject to compliance Termination, of all outstanding and unvested equity-based awards, with any performance-based awards deemed earned at the ASX Listing Rules (if applicable)greater of the target level of performance or actual level of performance through the date of the Change in Control.

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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Newegg Commerce, Inc.)

Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs during the CIC Protection Period, Executive shall receive the followingAccrued Obligations, and the following shall occur: (i) An The Company shall pay Executive an amount equal to two (2) 2.0 times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of termination of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) Executive’s Target Bonus (which shall not be less than 140% of such rate of Executive’s Base Salary) in effect for the year in which termination of Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable on the next regular Company payday that is at least three (3) business days following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar year (on the next regular Company payday that is at least three (3) business days after the later of the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and January 1 of that later calendar year). To the extent Executive’s Covered Termination occurs during the CIC Protection Period and prior to a Change in Control, and Executive’s severance payment pursuant to Section 4.1(a)(i) is paid prior to the Change in Control, an amount equal to the severance payable pursuant to this Section 4.1(b)(i), less the amount previously paid pursuant to Section 4.1(a)(i), will be paid in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable, but not later than fifteen (15) business days, following the occurrence of the Change in Control. (ii) Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, (A) Executive shall receive a pro-rata portion of Executive’s Target Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which termination of Executive’s termination employment occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the Target amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) and (B) the amount of any Annual Bonus earned), but not yet paid, for the fiscal year prior to Executive’s termination, in each case, payable in a lump sum paymentpayable, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the date on which the Release year of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date Executive’s termination of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar yearemployment. (iii) Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or equity incentive plan to the contrary, one hundred percent (100%) of the total number of stock options and other equity awards issued by the Company or LD Holdings Group LLC to Executive that have not previously vested shall immediately become vested (with any performance-based vesting criteria deemed earned at the greater of target or actual performance through the date of termination of Executive’s employment). (iv) Subject to Executive’s timely election of continuation coverage under COBRA, the Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for the premium for Executive and Executive’s covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (A) the twelve18-month anniversary of the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) the date Executive and Executive’s covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer’s plan(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if it is determined the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, then an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy reimbursement or payment that would otherwise be due pursuant to this Section 4.1 (b)(iv) shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments. (iv) The application of Section 4.1(b) following a Covered Termination for Involuntary Termination Without Cause is subject to compliance with the ASX Listing Rules (if applicable).

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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (loanDepot, Inc.)

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Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs during the CIC Protection Period, Executive shall receive the following: (i) An amount equal to two and one-half (22.5) times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and plus (ii) Executive’s Target Bonus in effect for the year in which Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar year. (ii) Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, (A) a pro-rata portion of Executive’s Target Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive’s termination occurs (determined by multiplying the Target Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) and (B) the amount of any Annual Bonus earned, but not yet paid, for the fiscal year prior to Executive’s termination, in each case, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar year. (iii) Subject to Executive’s timely election of continuation coverage under COBRA, the Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for the premium for Executive and Executive’s covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (A) the twelve-month thirty(30)-month anniversary of the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) the date Executive and Executive’s covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer’s plan(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments. (iv) The application of Section 4.1(b) following a Covered Termination for Involuntary Termination Without Cause is subject to compliance with the ASX Listing Rules (if applicable).

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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Piedmont Lithium Inc.)

Covered Termination Related to a Change in Control. If Executive’s employment terminates due to a Covered Termination that occurs during the CIC Protection Period, Executive shall receive the following: (i) An amount equal to two (2) [two] times the sum of (i) Executive’s Base Salary at the rate in effect (or required to be in effect before any diminution that is the basis of Executive’s termination for Good Reason) at the time of Executive’s termination of employment and (ii) Executive’s Target Bonus in effect for the year in which Executive’s termination of employment occurs, payable in a lump sum payment, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable following the date on which the Release of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar year. (ii) Notwithstanding anything set forth in an award agreement or incentive plan to the contrary, (A) a pro-rata portion of Executive’s Target Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which Executive’s termination occurs based on actual achievement of the applicable bonus objectives and/or conditions determined by the Board or a committee of the Board for such year (determined by multiplying the Target amount of the Annual Bonus that would be payable for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which shall be equal to the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that Executive is employed by, and performing services for, the Company and the denominator of which is 365 days) and (B) the amount of any Annual Bonus earned, but not yet paid, for the fiscal year prior to Executive’s termination, in each case, payable in a lump sum paymentpayable, less applicable withholdings, as soon as administratively practicable at the same time bonuses for such year are paid to other senior executives of the Company, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the date on which the Release year of Claims becomes effective and, in any event, no later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the date Executive’s termination of the Covered Termination; provided, however, if such sixty (60) day period falls in two different calendar years, payment will be made in the later calendar yearemployment. (iii) Subject to Executive’s timely election of continuation coverage under COBRA, the Company shall directly pay, or reimburse Executive for the premium for Executive and Executive’s covered dependents to maintain continued health coverage pursuant to the provisions of COBRA through the earlier of (A) the twelve18-month anniversary of the date of Executive’s termination of employment and (B) the date Executive and Executive’s covered dependents, if any, become eligible for healthcare coverage under another employer’s plan(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company is otherwise unable to continue to cover Executive under its group health plans without penalty under applicable law (including without limitation, Section 2716 of the Public Health Service Act), then, in either case, an amount equal to each remaining Company subsidy shall thereafter be paid to Executive in substantially equal monthly installments. (iv) The application Accelerated vesting, as of Section 4.1(b) following a the date of the Covered Termination for Involuntary Termination Without Cause is subject to compliance Termination, of all outstanding and unvested equity-based awards, with any performance-based awards deemed earned at the ASX Listing Rules (if applicable)greater of the target level of performance or actual level of performance through the date of the Change in Control.

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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Lianluo Smart LTD)

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