Exercisability of Options. Options granted under the Plan shall be exercisable at such times and be subject to such restrictions and conditions as the Committee shall determine in its sole discretion. After an Option is granted, the Committee, in its sole discretion, may accelerate the exercisability of the Option. With respect to Options granted on or after November 17, 2000, if a Participant who is an Employee dies, incurs a Disability or terminates service by reason of his or her Retirement, the exercisability of his or her Options shall be fully accelerated to the date of Termination of Service. With respect to Options granted prior to November 17, 2000, if a Participant dies while an Employee, the exercisability of his or her Options shall be fully accelerated to the date of Termination of Service.
Appears in 5 contracts
Samples: Omnibus Stock Plan (Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc), Award Agreement (Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates Inc), Applied Materials Inc /De
