Common use of Forfeiture of Phantom Shares Clause in Contracts

Forfeiture of Phantom Shares. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement or the Plan to the contrary, if you are discharged from the employment of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for Cause (as defined below), your rights in your unvested Phantom Shares will be immediately forfeited and canceled as of such termination date. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” means your (i) willful failure to perform substantially your duties; (ii) willful or serious misconduct that has caused, or could reasonably be expected to result in, material injury to the business or reputation of an Employer; (iii) conviction of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime constituting a felony; (iv) breach of any written covenant or agreement with an Employer, any material written policy of any Employer or any Employer’s code of conduct or code of ethics, or (v) failure to cooperate with an Employer in any internal investigation or administrative, regulatory or judicial proceeding. In addition, your Service shall be deemed to have terminated for Cause if, after your Service has terminated (for a reason other than Cause), facts and circumstances are discovered that would have justified a termination for Cause. Your Phantom Shares will also be immediately forfeited and canceled in accordance with Section 7 upon your breach of the provisions set forth in Section 7.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Phantom Shares Award Agreement (WHITEWAVE FOODS Co), Phantom Shares Award Agreement (Dean Foods Co), Phantom Shares Award Agreement (Dean Foods Co)

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Forfeiture of Phantom Shares. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement or the Plan to the contrary, if you are discharged from the employment of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for Cause (as defined below), your rights in your unvested Phantom Shares subject to this Award will be immediately forfeited and canceled as of such termination date. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” means your your: (i) willful failure to perform substantially your duties; (ii) willful or serious misconduct that has caused, or could reasonably be expected to result in, material injury to the business or reputation of an Employer; (iii) conviction of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime constituting a felony; (iv) breach of any written covenant or agreement with an Employer, any material written policy of any Employer or any Employer’s code of conduct or code of ethics, or (v) failure to cooperate with an Employer in any internal investigation or administrative, regulatory or judicial proceeding. In addition, your Service shall be deemed to have terminated for Cause if, after your Service has terminated (for a reason other than Cause), facts and circumstances are discovered that would have justified a termination for Cause. Your Phantom Shares will also be immediately forfeited and canceled in accordance with Section 7 upon your breach of the provisions set forth in Section 7.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Phantom Shares Award Agreement (Dean Foods Co)

Forfeiture of Phantom Shares. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement or the Plan to the contrary, if you are discharged from the employment of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for Cause (as defined below), your rights in your unvested Phantom Shares will be immediately forfeited and canceled as of such termination date. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” means your your: (i) willful failure to perform substantially your duties; (ii) willful or serious misconduct that has caused, or could reasonably be expected to result in, material injury to the business or reputation of an Employer; (iii) conviction of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime constituting a felony; (iv) breach of any written covenant or agreement with an Employer, any material written policy of any Employer or any Employer’s code of conduct or code of ethics, or (v) failure to cooperate with an Employer in any internal investigation or administrative, regulatory or judicial proceeding. In addition, your Service shall be deemed to have terminated for Cause if, after your Service has terminated (for a reason other than Cause), facts and circumstances are discovered that would have justified a termination for Cause. Your Phantom Shares will also be immediately forfeited and canceled in accordance with Section 7 upon your breach of the provisions set forth in Section 7.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Phantom Shares Award Agreement (Dean Foods Co)

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Forfeiture of Phantom Shares. Notwithstanding any provision of this Agreement or the Plan to the contrary, if you are discharged from the employment of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries for Cause (as defined below), your rights in your unvested Phantom Shares will be immediately forfeited and canceled as of such termination date. For purposes of this Agreement, “Cause” means your (i) willful failure to perform substantially your duties; (ii) willful or serious misconduct that has caused, or could reasonably be expected to result in, material injury to the business or reputation of an Employer; (iii) conviction of, or entering a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime constituting a felony; (iv) breach of any written covenant or agreement with an Employer, any material written policy of any Employer or any Employer’s code of conduct or code of ethics, or (v) failure to cooperate with an Employer in any internal investigation or administrative, regulatory or judicial proceeding. In addition, your Service shall be deemed to have terminated for Cause if, after your Service has terminated (for a reason other than Cause), facts and circumstances are discovered that would have justified a termination for Cause. Your Phantom Shares will also be immediately forfeited and canceled in accordance with Section 7 upon your breach of the provisions set forth in Section 7.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Phantom Shares Award Agreement (Dean Foods Co)

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