Extension of Exercise Period. Notwithstanding any provisions of paragraphs (a), (b) or (c) of this Section to the contrary, in the sole determination of the Committee, if exercise of the Option following termination of employment or service during the time period set forth in the applicable paragraph or sale during such period of the Shares acquired on exercise would violate (i) the registration requirements under the Securities Act, (ii) any of the provisions of the federal securities laws (or any Company or, if applicable, Affiliate policy related thereto), or (iii) a “lock-up” agreement undertaken in connection with an issuance of securities by the Company, the time period to exercise the Option shall be extended until the later of (a) the expiration of a total period of three (3) months (that need not be consecutive) after the termination of the Participant’s employment by or services to the Company (or an Affiliate) during which the exercise of the Option or sale of the Shares acquired on exercise would not be in violation of any of such registration requirement, the federal securities laws (or any Company or, if applicable, Affiliate policy related thereto), or lock-up agreement, and (b) the end of the time period set forth in the applicable paragraph, but in either case, not beyond the term of the Option pursuant to Section 3 or Section 7. Additionally, if (i) Participant is an Employee who is a non-exempt employee for purposes of the Fair Labor Standard Act of 1938, as amended, and (ii) Participant’s employment or service with the Company or an Affiliate terminates within six (6) months after the Grant Date, and (iii) Participant would have vested in a portion of the Option at the time of Participant’s termination, the Option will not expire until the earlier of (x) the later of (A) the date that is seven (7) months after the Grant Date, and (B) the date that is three (3) months after the termination of Participant’s employment or service with the Company or an Affiliate, and (y) the term of the Option pursuant to Section 3 or Section 7.
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Samples: Grant Agreement (Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc), Grant Agreement (Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc), Grant Agreement (Arena Pharmaceuticals Inc)