Common use of Election Not to Extend the Employment Term Clause in Contracts

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, Obligations and (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(d)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, Obligations and (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period six-month period immediately following the termination of Executive’s employment, at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon the Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims the Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(d)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATONKRATON ’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying the Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon the Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims the Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(d)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Such general release and waiver must be executed by Executive within 30 days after the date of termination of Executive’s employment and any payment that would otherwise have been made or any benefit that would have otherwise been provided shall not be made or provided until after the 40th day following the date of such termination of employment, subject to the execution of the general release and waiver but without regard to the date upon which the general release and waiver was executed, except to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 409A”). Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying the Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon the Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims the Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Such general release and waiver must be executed by Executive within 30 days after the date of termination of Executive’s employment and any payment that would otherwise have been made or any benefit that would have otherwise been provided shall not be made or provided until after the 40th day following the date of such termination of employment, subject to the execution of the general release and waiver but without regard to the date upon which the general release and waiver was executed, except to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to the end of the then-current term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to following Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election the Company elects not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times severance payments and benefits set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period7(c). The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (iSection 7(d) shall be subject to and conditioned upon (1) Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in such form as reasonably provided by the Company to effectuate a form satisfactory valid release of claims (exempting any claims to enforce Executive’s rights under this Agreement), which release shall be provided to Executive reasonably promptly following the Companydate of termination and shall not impose any additional restrictive covenants upon Executive’s activities following termination, waiving all claims Executive may have against that becomes irrevocable within sixty (60) days of the Company, its affiliates date on which the Employment Term and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors Executive’s employment hereunder terminates; and assigns(2) Executive’s continued compliance with his obligations under Sections 8 and 9 of this Agreement. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result of either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(d), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 7(d) shall affect the Executive’s right to any vested benefits under any employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company, including, but not limited to, any retirement plans.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying the Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon the Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims the Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(d)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to the end of the then-current term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to following Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election the Company elects not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times severance payments and benefits set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period7(c). The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (iSection 7(e) shall be subject to and conditioned upon (1) Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in such form as reasonably provided by the Company to effectuate a form satisfactory valid release of claims (exempting any claims to enforce Executive’s rights under this Agreement), which release shall be provided to Executive reasonably promptly following the Companydate of termination, waiving all claims Executive may have against and shall not impose any additional restrictive covenants upon Executive’s activities following termination, that becomes irrevocable within sixty (60) days of the Company, its affiliates date on which the Employment Term and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors Executive’s employment hereunder terminates; and assigns(2) Executive’s continued compliance with her obligations under Sections 8 and 9 of this Agreement. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(e), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his her employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 7(e) shall affect the Executive’s right to any vested benefits under any employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company, including, but not limited to, any retirement plans.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying the Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon the Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims the Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Such general release and waiver must be executed by the Executive within 30 days after the date of termination of the Executive’s employment and any payment that would otherwise have been made or any benefit that would have otherwise been provided shall not be made or provided until after the 40th day following the date of such termination of employment, subject to the execution of the general release and waiver but without regard to the date upon which the general release and waiver was executed, except to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s KRATON ‘s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying the Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon the Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims the Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(d)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to the end of the then-current term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to following Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election the Company elects not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times severance payments and benefits set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period7(c). The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (iSection 7(d) shall be subject to and conditioned upon (1) Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in such form as reasonably provided by the Company to effectuate a form satisfactory valid release of claims (exempting any claims to enforce Executive’s rights under this Agreement) that becomes irrevocable within sixty (60) days of the Company, waiving all claims Executive may have against date on which the Company, its affiliates Employment Term and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors Executive’s employment hereunder terminates; and assigns(2) Executive’s continued compliance with her obligations under Sections 8 and 9 of this Agreement. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result of either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(d), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his her employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 7(d) shall affect the Executive’s right to any vested benefits under any employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company, including, but not limited to, any retirement plans.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to the end of the then-current term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to following Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON Kraton other than for Cause following KRATONKraton’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON Kraton during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, ; provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON Kraton may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, Obligations and (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon the Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims the Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(d)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to the end of the then-current term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to following Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election the Company elects not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times severance payments and benefits set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period7(c). The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (iSection 7(d) shall be subject to and conditioned upon (1) Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in such form as reasonably provided by the Company to effectuate a form satisfactory valid release of claims (exempting any claims to enforce Executive’s rights under this Agreement) that becomes irrevocable within sixty (60) days of the Company, waiving all claims Executive may have against date on which the Company, its affiliates Employment Term and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors Executive’s employment hereunder terminates; and assigns(2) Executive’s continued compliance with his obligations under Sections 8 and 9 of this Agreement. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result of either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(d), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 7(d) shall affect the Executive’s right to any vested benefits under any employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company, including, but not limited to, any retirement plans.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to the end of the then-current term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (d) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to following Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election the Company elects not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times severance payments and benefits set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period7(c). The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (iSection 7(e) shall be subject to and conditioned upon (1) Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in such form as reasonably provided by the Company to effectuate a form satisfactory valid release of claims (exempting any claims to enforce Executive’s rights under this Agreement) that becomes irrevocable within sixty (60) days of the Company, waiving all claims Executive may have against date on which the Company, its affiliates Employment Term and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors Executive’s employment hereunder terminates; and assigns(2) Executive’s continued compliance with his obligations under Sections 8 and 9 of this Agreement. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(e), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 7(e) shall affect the Executive’s right to any vested benefits under any employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company, including, but not limited to, any retirement plans.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s KRATON ‘s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, Obligations and (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period six-month period immediately following the termination of Executive’s employment, at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period. The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (i) shall be subject to and conditioned upon the Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in a form satisfactory to the Company, waiving all claims the Executive may have against the Company, its affiliates and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors and assigns. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(d)(i), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment.

Election Not to Extend the Employment Term. In the event either party elects not to extend the Employment Term by providing thirty (30) days’ written notice prior to the end of the then-current term pursuant to Section 1, unless Executive’s employment is earlier terminated pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b), (c) or (dc) of this Section 7, Executive’s termination of employment hereunder (whether or not Executive continues as an employee of the Company thereafter) shall be deemed to occur on the close of business on the day immediately preceding the next scheduled Extension Date. If Executive’s employment is terminated due to following Executive’s election not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive the Accrued Obligations. If Executive’s employment is terminated by KRATON other than for Cause following KRATON’s election the Company elects not to extend the Employment Term, Executive shall be entitled to receive (1) at the times severance payments and benefits set forth in Section 7(a)(iii) hereof, the Accrued Obligations, (2) continuation of Executive’s annual Base Salary during the Severance Continuation Period at the same time and in the same manner as if Executive had remained employed by KRATON during such period, and (3) medical benefits for Executive and his eligible dependents comparable to those medical benefits Executive participated in on the date of termination during the Severance Continuation Period, provided in any case such medical benefits shall cease if Executive becomes entitled to medical benefits from a new employer. KRATON may provide such medical benefits by paying Executive’s COBRA continuation coverage through such Severance Continuation Period7(c). The payments and benefits described in this subparagraph (iSection 7(e) shall be subject to and conditioned upon (1) Executive’s execution and delivery of a valid and effective general release and waiver, in such form as reasonably provided by the Company to effectuate a form satisfactory valid release of claims (exempting any claims to enforce Executive’s rights under this Agreement), which release shall be provided to Executive reasonably promptly following the Companydate of termination, waiving all claims Executive may have against and shall not impose any additional restrictive covenants upon Executive’s activities following termination, that becomes irrevocable within sixty (60) days of the Company, its affiliates date on which the Employment Term and their respective executives, directors, partners, members, shareholders, successors Executive’s employment hereunder terminates; and assigns(2) Executive’s continued compliance with his obligations under Sections 8 and 9 of this Agreement. Following such termination of Executive’s employment hereunder as a result either party’s election not to extend the Employment Term, except as set forth in this Section 7(e)(i7(e), Executive shall have no further rights to any compensation or any other benefits in the nature of severance or termination pay or in connection with the termination of his employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section 7(e) shall affect the Executive’s right to any vested benefits under any employee benefit plans sponsored by the Company, including, but not limited to, any retirement plans.