Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 4, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of: i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment. ii. A total amount equal to 150% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes. iii. The Company will charge Executive the active employee rate for healthcare coverage for 18 months after termination of employment. The COBRA election period will not commence until after the expiration of that period. Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage or becomes eligible for coverage by another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage again. iv. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 months following Executive’s termination of employment date. vi. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the Code, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 months and 1 day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.), Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 44 [Death, Disability, Cause or other than for Good Reason], the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary Salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment.
ii. A total amount equal to 150225% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus Salary (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii11. All references to the terms “salary” and “base salary” in Sections 4 through 6 shall be replaced with the term “Salary”.
12. The Company will charge Executive term “bonus” in Section 6 shall be replaced with the active employee rate for healthcare coverage for 18 months after termination of employmentterm “Bonus”.
13. The COBRA election period will not commence until after Agreement, as expressly amended by this Amendment, shall remain in full force and effect in accordance with its terms and continue to bind the expiration of that periodparties. Executive may decline coverage at This Amendment supersedes and amends any timeother agreements between the Company and/or any subsidiary or division and Employee, and any policy applicable to the Employee. If Executive declines coverage or becomes eligible for coverage by another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage againAny disputes under this Amendment shall be resolved as provided in the Agreement.
iv14. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 months following Executive’s termination of employment date.
vi. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the Code, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 months and 1 day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) This Amendment shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect effective as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreementfirst set forth above.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 4, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment.
ii. A total amount equal to 150% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii. The Company After Executive has exhausted COBRA coverage, Executive will charge Executive continue to be provided health coverage substantially the same as COBRA coverage at the active employee rate for healthcare coverage for 18 additional months after termination of employment. The COBRA election period will not commence until after the expiration of that periodcoverage. Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage or becomes eligible for coverage by another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage again.
iv. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 months following Executive’s termination of employment date.
vi. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the Code, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 months and 1 day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 4, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary Salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment.
ii. A total amount equal to 150240% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly annual rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus Salary (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii. The Company will charge allow Executive the active employee rate for healthcare to continue medical and dental coverage for Executive and Executive’s eligible dependents (as provided to its active employees) for up to 18 months after following the date of termination of employment, but only if the Executive pays the COBRA rate for such coverage (“Extended Coverage”). If Executive declines Extended Coverage or becomes eligible for medical and/or dental coverage through another employer (including an employer of the Executive’s spouse), such Extended Coverage will cease. The COBRA election period and COBRA maximum period of coverage will begin on the date the Extended Coverage ceases, subject to the rules and limitations that apply to COBRA coverage. In addition to the amounts described elsewhere in this Agreement, Executive shall be paid an amount each month equal to 150% of the applicable monthly COBRA rate for the coverage that is extended, reduced by applicable withholdings. For this purpose, the applicable COBRA rate is the cost of COBRA coverage, determined as of the date of termination of employment, for the level of medical and/or dental coverage Executive has in effect on the date of termination of employment. Such amount shall be paid to the Executive each month beginning in the month following the Executive’s date of termination of employment and continuing for 18 months; provided, however, this monthly payment shall cease and shall not commence until be payable after the expiration of that period. month in which Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage ceases to be eligible for Extended Coverage or becomes eligible for medical and/or dental coverage by through another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage againemployer (including an employer of the Executive’s spouse).
iv. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 months following Executive’s termination of employment datedate on the same terms and conditions as prior to the termination of employment.
vi. v. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the CodeCode determined under the Company’s methology, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 months and 1 day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
vi. Notwithstanding contrary provisions in an executive incentive bonus plan or in Section 3.b of this Article I, Executive will be paid an annual bonus for the fiscal year in which the termination of employment occurs determined (based on actual performance) and paid in the same manner as for all other executive participants in the annual bonus program except that the bonus will be pro rated for the portion of the fiscal year during which Executive was actively employed and will be paid within seventy five (75) days after the end of such fiscal year.
vii. The Company will cover reasonable expenses related to outplacement services, the cost and duration of which shall be determined by the Company in its sole discretion; provided, however, the outplacement assistance is intended to be exempt from Code Section 409A under the exemption in Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(v)(A) and, thus, (i) the services will be limited as necessary to be “reasonable” under Code Section 409A, (ii) the services shall be provided by no later than the last day of the second calendar year following the year in which the Executive's date of termination of employment occurs, and (iii) no related payments will be paid beyond the third calendar year after the year in which the Executive’s date of termination of employment occurs.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 4, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment.
ii. A total amount equal to 150% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii. The Company will charge Executive the active employee rate for healthcare coverage for 18 months after termination of employment. The COBRA election period will not commence until after the expiration of that period. Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage or becomes eligible for coverage by another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage again.
iv. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 months following Executive’s termination of employment date.
vi. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the Code, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 months and 1 day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 4, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment.
ii. A total amount equal to 150% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article Article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii. The Company will charge Executive the active employee rate for healthcare coverage for 18 months after termination of employment. The COBRA election period will not commence until after the expiration of that period. Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage or becomes eligible for coverage by another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage again.
iv. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 months following Executive’s termination of employment date.
vi. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the Code, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 months and 1 day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Article I, Section 4, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary Salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment.
ii. A total amount equal to 150240% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly annual rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus Salary (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 eighteen (18) months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article Article III, Section 21. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii. The Company will charge allow Executive the active employee rate for healthcare to continue medical and dental coverage for 18 Executive and Executive’s eligible dependents (as provided to its active employees) for up to eighteen (18) months after following the date of termination of employment, but only if Executive pays the COBRA rate for such coverage (“Extended Coverage”). If Executive declines Extended Coverage or becomes eligible for medical and/or dental coverage through another employer (including an employer of Executive’s spouse), such Extended Coverage will cease. The COBRA election period and COBRA maximum period of coverage will begin on the date the Extended Coverage ceases, subject to the rules and limitations that apply to COBRA coverage. In addition to the amounts described elsewhere in this Agreement, Executive shall be paid an amount each month equal to 150% of the applicable monthly COBRA rate for the coverage that is extended, reduced by applicable withholdings. For this purpose, the applicable COBRA rate is the cost of COBRA coverage, determined as of the date of termination of employment, for the level of medical and/or dental coverage Executive has in effect on the date of termination of employment. Such amount shall be paid to Executive each month beginning in the month following Executive’s date of termination of employment and continuing for eighteen (18) months; provided, however, this monthly payment shall cease and shall not commence until be payable after the expiration of that period. month in which Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage ceases to be eligible for Extended Coverage or becomes eligible for medical and/or dental coverage by through another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage againemployer (including an employer of Executive’s spouse).
iv. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 eighteen (18) months following Executive’s termination of employment datedate on the same terms and conditions as prior to the termination of employment; provided, however, that if such continuance is not permitted under the Company’s group life insurance program, Executive will receive a cash payment from the Company in an amount equivalent to the imputed insurance premiums that would otherwise be made by the Company to provide such life insurance coverage.
vi. v. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the CodeCode determined under the Company’s methodology, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 months and 1 day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Effective Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
vi. Notwithstanding contrary provisions in any executive incentive bonus plan or in Section 3(b) of this Article I, Executive will be paid an annual bonus for the fiscal year in which the termination of employment occurs determined (based on actual performance) and paid in the same manner as for all other executive participants in the Company’s annual bonus program; provided that such bonus will be pro-rated for the portion of the fiscal year during which Executive was actively employed and will be paid within seventy five (75) days after the end of such fiscal year.
vii. The Company will cover reasonable expenses related to outplacement services, the cost and duration of which shall be determined by the Company in its sole discretion; provided, however, the outplacement assistance is intended to be exempt from Code Section 409A under the exemption in Treas. Reg. § l.409A-l (b)(9)(v)(A) and, thus, (i) the services will be limited as necessary to be “reasonable” under Code Section 409A, (ii) the services shall be provided by no later than the last day of the second calendar year following the year in which Executive’s date of termination of employment occurs, and (iii) no related payments will be paid beyond the third calendar year after the year in which Executive’s termination of employment occurs. For the avoidance of doubt, to the extent the Company determines not to renew or extend this Agreement pursuant to Article I, Section 2(a), such determination shall not entitle Executive to the benefits set forth in this Article I, Section 5.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 4, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary Salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment.
ii. A total amount equal to 150262.50% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus Salary (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii. The Company will charge Executive the active employee rate for healthcare coverage for 18 months after termination of employment. The , provided that Executive elects COBRA coverage within the COBRA election period will not commence until after the expiration of that period. Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage or becomes eligible for coverage by another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage again.
iv. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 months following Executive’s termination of employment datedate on the same terms and conditions as prior to the termination of employment.
vi. v. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the Code, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 months and 1 day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 44 above, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary Salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment. Such lump sum amount will be paid in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll procedures.
ii. A total amount equal to 150300% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly annual rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus Salary (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall will be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 24 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall will be paid within sixty (60) days on the 60th day following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall will be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall will be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article Article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii. Notwithstanding contrary provisions in an executive incentive bonus plan or in Section 3(b) of this Article I, Executive will be paid an annual bonus for the fiscal year in which the termination of employment occurs determined and paid in the same manner as for all other executive participants in the annual bonus program except that the bonus will be prorated for the portion of the fiscal year during which Executive was actively employed and will be paid within 75 days after the end of such fiscal year.
iv. The Company will charge allow Executive the active employee rate for healthcare to continue medical and dental coverage for Executive and Executive’s eligible dependents (as provided to its active employees) for up to 18 months after following the date of termination of employment, but only if Executive pays the COBRA rate for such coverage (“Extended Coverage”). If Executive declines Extended Coverage or becomes eligible for medical and/or dental coverage through another employer (including an employer of Executive’s spouse), such Extended Coverage will cease. The COBRA election period and COBRA maximum period of coverage will begin on the date Extended Coverage ceases, subject to the rules and limitations that apply to COBRA coverage. In addition to the amounts described elsewhere in this Agreement, Executive will be paid an amount each month equal to 150% of the applicable monthly COBRA rate for the coverage that is extended, reduced by applicable withholdings. For this purpose, the applicable COBRA rate is the cost of COBRA coverage, determined as of the date of termination of employment, for the level of medical and/or dental coverage Executive has in effect on the date of termination of employment. Regardless of whether Executive elects Extended Coverage, such amount will be paid to Executive each month beginning in the month following Executive’s date of termination of employment and continuing for 18 months thereafter; provided, however, such monthly payment will cease and will not commence until be payable after the expiration of that period. month in which Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage or becomes eligible for medical and/or dental coverage by through another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage againemployer (including the employer of Executive’s spouse).
iv. v. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 24 months following the date of Executive’s termination of employment dateemployment.
vi. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the Code, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A409A of the Code; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A409A of the Code; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 six months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall will instead be made on the date 6 that is six months and 1 one day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall will be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall will mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of published by The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
vii. The Company will cover Executive’s reasonable and documented expenses related to outplacement services, the cost and duration of which will be determined by the Company in its sole discretion; provided, however, the outplacement assistance is intended to be exempt from Code Section 409A under the exemption in Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(v)(A) and, thus, (a) the services will be limited as necessary to be “reasonable” under Code Section 409A, (b) the services will be provided by no later than the last day of the second calendar year following the year in which Executive’s date of termination of employment occurs, and (c) no related payments will be paid beyond the third calendar year after the year in which Executive’s date of termination of employment occurs.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 4, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary Salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment.
ii. A total amount equal to 150262.50% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus Salary (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii. The Company will charge Executive the active employee rate for healthcare coverage for 18 months after termination of employment. The COBRA election period will not commence until after the expiration of that period. Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage or becomes eligible for coverage by another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage again.
iv. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 months following Executive’s termination of employment date.
vi. v. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the Code, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 months and 1 day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 44 above, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of accrued and unpaid base salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to Salary through the date of termination of employment and other accrued benefits, paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment. Such lump sum amount will be paid in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll procedures.
ii. A total Notwithstanding any contrary provisions in any incentive bonus plan or in Section 3(b) of this Article I, Executive will be paid an annual bonus for the fiscal year in which the termination of employment occurs determined and paid in the same manner as for all other executive participants in the Company’s annual bonus program, except that the bonus will be prorated for the portion of the fiscal year during which Executive was actively employed and will be paid within 75 days following the end of such fiscal year.
iii. An amount equal to 150262.5% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly rate of base salary and one-twelfth of the annual target bonus Salary (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) 60 days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article Article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii. The Company will charge Executive the active employee rate for healthcare coverage for 18 months after termination of employment. The COBRA election period will not commence until after the expiration of that period. Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage or becomes eligible for coverage by another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage again.
iv. An immediate full vesting and lapse of all restrictions on the Sign-On RSUs. This provision shall override any conflicting language contained in any applicable award agreement.
v. To the extent provided by federal COBRA law, and the Company’s group health insurance plan as in effect from time to time, Executive will be eligible to continue Executive’s group health insurance benefits for Executive and Executive’s eligible dependents at Executive’s own expense. Such coverage shall be subject to Executive’s timely election of COBRA continuation coverage, the timely payment of all required premiums, and the satisfaction of all other applicable requirements as in effect from time to time.
vi. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 months following Executive’s the date of termination of employment dateon the same terms and conditions as prior to the termination of employment.
vivii. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the Code, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A409A of the Code; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A409A of the Code; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 six months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 six months and 1 one day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of published by The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
viii. The Company will cover Executive’s reasonable and documented expenses related to outplacement services, the cost and duration of which shall be determined by the Company in its sole discretion; provided, however, the outplacement assistance is intended to be exempt from Section 409A of the Code under the exemption in Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(b)(9)(v)(A) and, thus, (i) the services will be limited as necessary to be “reasonable” under Section 409A of the Code, (ii) the services shall be provided by no later than the last day of the second calendar year following the year in which Executive's date of termination of employment occurs, and (iii) no related payments will be paid beyond the third calendar year after the year in which Executive’s termination of employment occurs.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)
Involuntary Termination of Employment by the Company. If the Company involuntarily terminates the employment of Executive other than as set forth in Section 4, the Executive will be entitled to the benefits set forth below. “Severance Benefits” consist of:
i. Lump sum payment of unpaid base salary and other benefits, including accrued but unused vacation pay and unreimbursed business expenses, accrued to the date of termination of employment and paid on the same basis as paid upon any voluntary termination of employment.
ii. A total amount equal to 150100% of (A) the sum of Executive’s current monthly rate of base salary multiplied by 24 months (the “Base Amount”) and (B) one-twelfth of the annual target bonus (B) multiplied by 12 months (Clauses (A) and (B) together are referred to as the “Base Bonus Amount”). Payment of the Base Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 18 24 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) and payment of the Bonus Amount shall be made in substantially equal monthly installments over 12 months from the date of Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code). The first of each such installment shall be paid within sixty (60) days following Executive’s separation from service (the “Commencement Date”) and subsequent installments shall be paid on the last business day of each succeeding month; provided, however, that Executive’s entitlement to each such installment shall be contingent upon execution (and non-revocation) by Executive of the release under article III, Section 2. All payments are subject to applicable taxes.
iii. Notwithstanding contrary provisions in an executive incentive bonus plan or in Section 3.b of this Article I, Executive will be paid an annual bonus for the fiscal year in which the termination of employment occurs determined and paid in the same manner as for all other executive participants in the annual bonus program except that the bonus will be pro rated for the portion of the fiscal year during which Executive was actively employed and will be paid within sixty (60) days after the end of such fiscal year.
iv. The Company will charge Executive the active employee rate for healthcare coverage for 18 months after termination of employment. The COBRA election period will not commence until after the expiration of that period. After Executive has exhausted COBRA coverage, Executive will continue to be provided health coverage substantially the same as COBRA coverage at the active employee rate for 18 additional months of coverage. Executive may decline coverage at any time. If Executive declines coverage or becomes eligible for coverage by another employer, such coverage will cease and Executive may not become covered by Company coverage again.
iv. v. Executive will continue group life insurance coverage for a period of 18 24 months following Executive’s termination of employment date.
vi. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, if Executive is a “specified employee” under Section 409A of the Code, then any payment(s) to the Executive described in this Agreement that (A) constitute “deferred compensation” to an Executive under Section 409A; (B) are not exempt from Section 409A; and (C) are otherwise payable within 6 months after Executive’s separation from service (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code) shall instead be made on the date 6 months and 1 day after such separation from service, and such payment(s) shall be increased by an amount equal to interest on each such payment(s) at a rate of interest equal to the Federal Funds Rate in effect as of the date of termination of employment from the date on which such payment(s) would have been made in the absence of this provision and the payment date described in this sentence. The Federal Funds Rate shall mean the “Federal Funds Rate” as issued in the Money Rates column of The Wall Street Journal on the date prior to the calculation of any interest under this Agreement.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mueller Water Products, Inc.)