Common use of Heirs and Successors Clause in Contracts

Heirs and Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Company and its successors and assigns, and upon any person or entity acquiring, whether by merger, consolidation, purchase of assets or otherwise, all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and business. In the event of the Participant’s death prior to exercise of this Award, the Award may be exercised by the estate of the Participant to the extent such exercise is otherwise permitted by this Agreement. Subject to the terms of the Plan, any benefits distributable to the Participant under this Agreement that are not paid at the time of the Participant’s death shall be paid at the time and in the form determined in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, to the beneficiary designated by the Participant in writing filed with the Committee in such form and at such time as the Committee shall require. If a deceased Participant fails to designate a beneficiary, or if the designated beneficiary of the deceased Participant dies before the Participant or before complete payment of the amounts distributable under this Agreement, the amounts to be paid under this Agreement shall be paid to the legal representative or representatives of the estate of the last to die of the Participant and the beneficiary. Neither the benefits or obligations under this Agreement may be transferred or assigned by Participant except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the Plan.

Appears in 14 contracts

Samples: Form of Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement — Employees (Harris Interactive Inc), Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc), Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc)

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Heirs and Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Company and its successors and assigns, and upon any person or entity acquiring, whether by merger, consolidation, purchase of assets or otherwise, all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and business. In the event of the Participant’s death prior to exercise of this Award, the Award may be exercised by the estate of the Participant to the extent such exercise is otherwise permitted by this the Agreement. Subject to the terms of the Plan, any benefits distributable to the Participant under this Agreement that are not paid at the time of the Participant’s death shall be paid at the time and in the form determined in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, to the beneficiary designated by the Participant in writing filed with the Committee in such form and at such time as the Committee shall require. If a deceased Participant fails to designate a beneficiary, or if the designated beneficiary of the deceased Participant dies before the Participant or before complete payment of the amounts distributable under this Agreement, the amounts to be paid under this Agreement shall be paid to the legal representative or representatives of the estate of the last to die of the Participant and the beneficiary. Neither the benefits or obligations under this Agreement may be transferred or assigned by Participant except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the Plan.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Stock Option Agreement (Torvec Inc), Stock Option Agreement (Torvec Inc), Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Intervest Bancshares Corp)

Heirs and Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Company and its successors and assigns, and upon any person or entity acquiring, whether by merger, consolidation, purchase of assets or otherwise, all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and business. In the event of the Participant’s death prior to exercise of this Award, the Award may be exercised by the estate of the Participant to the extent such exercise is otherwise permitted by this Agreement. Subject to the terms of the Plan, any benefits distributable to the Participant under this Agreement that are not paid at the time of the Participant’s death shall be paid at the time and in the form determined in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, to the beneficiary designated by the Participant in writing filed with the Committee in such form and at such time as the Committee shall require. If a deceased Participant fails to designate a beneficiary, or if the designated beneficiary of the deceased Participant dies before the Participant or before complete payment of the amounts distributable under this Agreement, the amounts to be paid under this Agreement shall be paid to the legal representative or representatives of the estate of the last to die of the Participant and the beneficiary. Neither the benefits or nor obligations under this Agreement may be transferred or assigned by Participant except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the Plan.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc), Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc), Incentive Stock Option Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc)

Heirs and Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Company and its successors and assigns, and upon any person or entity acquiring, whether by merger, consolidation, purchase of assets or otherwise, all or substantially all of the Company’s 's assets and business. In the event of the Participant’s 's death prior to exercise of this AwardOption, the Award Option may be exercised by the estate of the Participant to the extent such exercise is otherwise permitted by this the Agreement. Subject to the terms of the Plan, any benefits distributable to the Participant under this Agreement that are not paid at the time of the Participant’s 's death shall be paid at the time and in the form determined in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, to the beneficiary designated by the Participant in writing filed with the Committee in such form and at such time as the Committee shall require. If a deceased Participant fails to designate a beneficiary, or if the designated beneficiary of the deceased Participant dies before the Participant or before complete payment of the amounts distributable under this Agreement, the amounts to be paid under this Agreement shall be paid to the legal representative or representatives of the estate of the last to die of the Participant and the beneficiary. Neither the benefits or obligations under this Agreement may be transferred or assigned by Participant except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the Plan.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Form of Stock Option Agreement (First Wave Marine Inc), Incentive Stock Option Agreement (Gulfmark Offshore Inc), Form of Stock Option Agreement (First Wave Marine Inc)

Heirs and Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Company and its successors and assigns, and upon any person or entity acquiring, whether by merger, consolidation, purchase of assets or otherwise, all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and business. In the event of the Participant’s death prior to exercise of this AwardOption, the Award Option may be exercised by the estate of the Participant to the extent such exercise is otherwise permitted by this the Agreement. Subject to the terms of the Plan, any benefits distributable to the Participant under this Agreement that are not paid at the time of the Participant’s death shall be paid at the time and in the form determined in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, to the beneficiary designated by the Participant in writing filed with the Committee in such form and at such time as the Committee shall require. If a deceased Participant fails to designate a beneficiary, or if the designated beneficiary of the deceased Participant dies before the Participant or before complete payment of the amounts distributable under this Agreement, the amounts to be paid under this Agreement shall be paid to the legal representative or representatives of the estate of the last to die of the Participant and the beneficiary. Neither the benefits or obligations under this Agreement may be transferred or assigned by Participant except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the Plan.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Incentive Stock Option Agreement (Gulfmark Offshore Inc), Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Intervest Bancshares Corp)

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Heirs and Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Company and its successors and assigns, and upon any person or entity acquiring, whether by merger, consolidation, purchase of assets or otherwise, all or substantially all of the Company’s assets and business. In the event of the Participant’s death prior to exercise of this Award, the Award may be exercised by the estate of the Participant to the extent such exercise is otherwise permitted by this Agreement. Subject to the terms of the Plan, any benefits distributable to the Participant under this Agreement that are not paid at the time of the Participant’s death shall be paid at the time and in the form determined in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, to the beneficiary designated by the Participant in writing filed with the Committee in such form and at such time as the Committee shall require. If a deceased Participant fails to designate a beneficiary, or if the designated beneficiary of the deceased Participant dies before the Participant or before complete payment of the amounts distributable under this Agreement, the amounts to be paid under this Agreement shall be paid to the legal representative or representatives of the estate of the last to die of the Participant and the beneficiary. Neither the benefits or obligations under this Agreement may be transferred or assigned by Participant except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the Plan.the

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc), Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc)

Heirs and Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the Company and its successors and assigns, and upon any person or entity acquiring, whether by merger, consolidation, purchase of assets or otherwise, all or substantially all of the Company’s 's assets and business. In the event of the Participant’s 's death prior to exercise of this Award, the Award may be exercised by the estate of the Participant to the extent such exercise is otherwise permitted by this Agreement. Subject to the terms of the Plan, any benefits distributable to the Participant under this Agreement that are not paid at the time of the Participant’s 's death shall be paid at the time and in the form determined in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, to the beneficiary designated by the Participant in writing filed with the Committee in such form and at such time as the Committee shall require. If a deceased Participant fails to designate a beneficiary, or if the designated beneficiary of the deceased Participant dies before the Participant or before complete payment of the amounts distributable under this Agreement, the amounts to be paid under this Agreement shall be paid to the legal representative or representatives of the estate of the last to die of the Participant and the beneficiary. Neither the benefits or obligations under this Agreement may be transferred or assigned by Participant except as otherwise expressly provided herein or in the Plan.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Harris Interactive Inc)

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