Common use of Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements Clause in Contracts

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements. You also agree that you will not, without prior written consent from both Xxxxxxx’x Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, directly or indirectly for a period of five years from your Retirement Date (“Restricted Period”): (a) enter the employ of, provide consulting services to, assist, or have any financial interest in, any person, firm, corporation, or other entity engaged in business activities anywhere in the world that directly or indirectly competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date of this Agreement or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restricted Period; (b) acquire in any manner any investment in, or provide services to in any capacity, any equity fund, hedge fund, or other investment vehicle, however structured, that either directly or indirectly or through portfolio company investments or otherwise competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date hereof or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restrictive Period; (c) assist any third party in connection with any acquisition of any business of Emerson, whether through an acquisition or stock or assets or otherwise, or in the sale of any business to Emerson; (d) assist any third party in connection with any attempt to assert control over or influence the management of Emerson, whether through the acquisition or stock by such third party, addition of board members recommended by such third party, a proxy solicitation by such third party or otherwise; (e) accept or solicit business from or attempt to solicit or accept business from any person that is a customer of Emerson; (f) divert, take any action to induce, or encourage a customer of Emerson to reduce or cease doing business with Emerson; (g) solicit, hire, or attempt to solicit or hire any person that currently or during the Restricted Period is an employee, agent or consultant of Emerson to leave such employment or separate his or her relationship with Emerson or induce any such person to do anything which you are restricted from doing by reason of this Agreement; or (h) engage in any other action that might undermine the business interests of Emerson. The foregoing shall not restrict you from owning not more than five percent of the securities of any competitor of Emerson that is listed on any national securities exchange, traded over-the-counter, or that is otherwise available for investment by the general public as long as you have no relationship with the issuer of such securities or any affiliate thereof, except as an investor.

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements. You also agree that you will not, without prior written consent from both Xxxxxxx’x Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, directly or indirectly for a period of five three years from your Retirement Resignation Date (“Restricted Period”): (a) enter the employ of, provide consulting services to, assist, or have any financial interest in, in any person, firm, corporation, or other entity engaged in business activities anywhere in the world that directly or indirectly competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date of this Agreement or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restricted Period; (b) acquire in any manner any investment in, or provide services to in any capacity, any equity fund, hedge fund, or other investment vehicle, vehicle however structured, structured that either directly or indirectly or through portfolio company investments or otherwise competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date hereof or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restrictive Period; (c) assist any third party in connection with any acquisition of any business of Emerson, whether through an acquisition or stock or assets or otherwise, or in the sale of any business to Emerson; (d) assist any third party in connection with any attempt to assert control over or influence the management of Emerson, whether through the acquisition or stock by such third party, addition of board members recommended by such third party, a proxy solicitation by such third party or otherwise; (e) accept or solicit business from or attempt to solicit or accept business from any person that is a customer of EmersonXxxxxxx; (fd) divert, take any action to induce, or encourage a customer of Emerson Xxxxxxx to reduce or cease doing business with EmersonXxxxxxx; (ge) solicit, hire, or attempt to solicit or hire any person that currently or during the Restricted Period is an employee, agent or consultant of Emerson Xxxxxxx to leave such employment or separate his or her relationship with Emerson Xxxxxxx or induce any such person to do anything which you are restricted from doing by reason of this Agreement; or (hf) engage in any other action that might undermine the business interests of EmersonXxxxxxx. The foregoing shall not restrict you from owning not more than five percent of the securities of any competitor of Emerson Xxxxxxx that is listed on any national securities exchange, traded over-the-counter, counter or that is otherwise available for investment by the general public as long as you have no relationship with the issuer of such securities or any affiliate thereof, except as an investor.. Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx November 11, 2013

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements. You also agree that you will not, without prior written consent from both Xxxxxxx’x Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, directly or indirectly for a period of five four (4) years from your Retirement Date (“Restricted Period”): (a) A. enter the employ of, provide consulting services to, assist, or have any financial interest in, any person, firm, corporation, or other entity engaged in business activities anywhere in the world that that, directly or indirectly competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date of this Letter Agreement or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restricted Period;; Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxxxxx May 2, 2023 (b) B. acquire in any manner any investment in, or provide services to in any capacity, any equity fund, hedge fund, or other investment vehicle, however structured, that either directly or indirectly or through portfolio company investments or otherwise competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date hereof or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restrictive Period; (c) C. assist any third party in connection with any acquisition of any business of Emerson, whether through an acquisition or stock or assets of stock, assets, or otherwise, or in the sale of any business to Emerson; (d) D. assist any third party in connection with any attempt to assert control over or influence the management of Emerson, whether through the acquisition or of stock by such third party, addition of board members recommended by such third party, a proxy solicitation by such third party or otherwise; (e) E. accept or solicit business from or attempt to solicit or accept business from any person that is a customer of Emerson; (f) F. divert, take any action to induce, or encourage a customer of Emerson to reduce or cease doing business with Emerson; (g) G. solicit, hire, or attempt to solicit or hire any person that currently or during the Restricted Period is an employee, agent agent, or consultant of Emerson to leave such employment or separate his or her relationship with Emerson or induce any such person to do anything which you are restricted from doing by reason of this Letter Agreement; or (h) X. engage in any other action that might undermine the business interests of Emerson. The foregoing shall not restrict you from owning not more than five (5) percent of the securities of any competitor of Emerson that is listed on any national securities exchange, traded over-the-over the counter, or that is otherwise available for investment by the general public as long as you have no relationship with the issuer of such securities or any affiliate thereof, except as an investor.

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements. You also agree that you will not, without prior written consent from both of Xxxxxxx’x Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, directly or indirectly for a period of five four (4) years from your Retirement Separation Date (the “Restricted Period”): (a) a. enter the employ of, provide consulting services to, assist, or have any financial interest in, any person, firm, corporation, or other entity engaged in business activities anywhere in the world that directly or indirectly competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date of this Agreement or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restricted Period; (b) b. acquire in any manner any investment in, or provide services to in any capacity, any equity fund, hedge fund, or other investment vehicle, however structured, that either directly or indirectly or through portfolio company investments or otherwise competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date hereof or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restrictive Period; (c) c. assist any third party in connection with any acquisition of any business of Emerson, whether through an acquisition or of stock or assets or otherwise, or in the sale of any business to Emerson; (d) d. assist any third party in connection with any attempt to assert control over or influence the management of Emerson, whether through the acquisition or of stock by such third party, addition of board members recommended by such third party, a proxy solicitation by such third party or otherwise; (e) e. accept or solicit business from or attempt to solicit or accept business from any person that is a customer of Emerson, except where such acceptance or solicitation is in connection with your employment by an employer that is not a competitor of Emerson or would otherwise violate this Agreement; (f) f. divert, take any action to induce, or encourage a customer of Emerson to reduce or cease doing business with Emerson; (g) g. solicit, hire, or attempt to solicit or hire any person that currently is or during is within the Restricted Period is 12-month period prior to such solicitation, hiring or attempt thereof was an employee, agent or consultant of Emerson to leave such employment or separate his or her relationship with Emerson or induce any such person to do anything which you are restricted from doing by reason of this Agreement; or (h) h. engage in any other action that might undermine the business or legal interests of Emerson. The foregoing shall not restrict you from owning not more than five percent (5%) of the securities of any competitor of Emerson that is listed on any national securities exchange, traded over-the-counter, or that is otherwise available for investment by the general public as long as you have no relationship with the issuer of such securities or any affiliate thereof, except as an investor.

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements. You also agree that you will not, without prior written consent from both Xxxxxxx’x Exxxxxx’x Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, directly or indirectly for a period of five three years from your Retirement Resignation Date (“Restricted Period”): (a) enter the employ of, provide consulting services to, assist, or have any financial interest in, in any person, firm, corporation, or other entity engaged in business activities anywhere in the world that directly or indirectly competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date of this Agreement or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restricted Period; (b) acquire in any manner any investment in, or provide services to in any capacity, any equity fund, hedge fund, or other investment vehicle, vehicle however structured, structured that either directly or indirectly or through portfolio company investments or otherwise competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date hereof or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restrictive Period; (c) assist any third party in connection with any acquisition of any business of Emerson, whether through an acquisition or stock or assets or otherwise, or in the sale of any business to Emerson; (d) assist any third party in connection with any attempt to assert control over or influence the management of Emerson, whether through the acquisition or stock by such third party, addition of board members recommended by such third party, a proxy solicitation by such third party or otherwise; (e) accept or solicit business from or attempt to solicit or accept business from any person that is a customer of Emerson; (fd) divert, take any action to induce, or encourage a customer of Emerson to reduce or cease doing business with Emerson; (ge) solicit, hire, or attempt to solicit or hire any person that currently or during the Restricted Period is an employee, agent or consultant of Emerson to leave such employment or separate his or her relationship with Emerson or induce any such person to do anything which you are restricted from doing by reason of this Agreement; or (hf) engage in any other action that might undermine the business interests of Emerson. The foregoing shall not restrict you from owning not more than five percent of the securities of any competitor of Emerson that is listed on any national securities exchange, traded over-the-counter, counter or that is otherwise available for investment by the general public as long as you have no relationship with the issuer of such securities or any affiliate thereof, except as an investor.. Cxxxx X. Xxxxxxx November 11, 2013

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements. You also agree that you will not, without prior written consent from both of Xxxxxxx’x Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, directly or indirectly for a period of five four (4) years from your Retirement Separation Date (the “Restricted Period”): (a) a. enter the employ of, provide consulting services to, assist, or have any financial interest in, any person, firm, corporation, or other entity engaged in business activities anywhere in the world that directly or indirectly competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date of this Agreement or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restricted Period; (b) b. acquire in any manner any investment in, or provide services to in any capacity, any equity fund, hedge fund, or other investment vehicle, however structured, that either directly or indirectly or through portfolio company investments or otherwise competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date hereof or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restrictive Period; (c) c. assist any third party in connection with any acquisition of any business of Emerson, whether through an acquisition or of stock or assets or otherwise, or in the sale of any business to Emerson; (d) d. assist any third party in connection with any attempt to assert control over or influence the management of Emerson, whether through the acquisition or of stock by such third party, addition of board members recommended by such third party, a proxy solicitation by such third party or otherwise; (e) e. accept or solicit business from or attempt to solicit or accept business from any person that is a customer of Emerson, except where such acceptance or solicitation is in connection with your employment by an employer that is not a competitor of Emerson or would otherwise violate this Agreement; (f) f. divert, take any action to induce, or encourage a customer of Emerson to reduce or cease doing business with Emerson; (g) g. solicit, hire, or attempt to solicit or hire any person that currently is or during within the Restricted Period is 12-month period prior to such solicitation, hiring or attempt thereof was an employee, agent or consultant of Emerson to leave such employment or separate his or her relationship with Emerson or induce any such person to do anything which you are restricted from doing by reason of this Agreement; or (h) h. engage in any other action that might undermine the business or legal interests of Emerson. The foregoing shall not restrict you from owning not more than five percent (5%) of the securities of any competitor of Emerson that is listed on any national securities exchange, traded over-the-counter, or that is otherwise available for investment by the general public as long as you have no relationship with the issuer of such securities or any affiliate thereof, except as an investor.

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements. You also agree that you will not, without prior written consent from both Xxxxxxx’x Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel, directly or indirectly for a period of five three (3) years from your Retirement Date (“Restricted Period”): (a) A. enter the employ of, provide consulting services to, assist, or have any financial interest in, any person, firm, corporation, or other entity engaged in business activities anywhere in the world that that, directly or indirectly competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date of this Letter Agreement or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restricted Period;; Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx November 16, 2022 (b) B. acquire in any manner any investment in, or provide services to in any capacity, any equity fund, hedge fund, or other investment vehicle, however structured, that either directly or indirectly or through portfolio company investments or otherwise competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date hereof or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restrictive Period; (c) C. assist any third party in connection with any acquisition of any business of Emerson, whether through an acquisition or stock or assets of stock, assets, or otherwise, or in the sale of any business to Emerson; (d) D. assist any third party in connection with any attempt to assert control over or influence the management of Emerson, whether through the acquisition or of stock by such third party, addition of board members recommended by such third party, a proxy solicitation by such third party or otherwise; (e) E. accept or solicit business from or attempt to solicit or accept business from any person that is a customer of Emerson; (f) F. divert, take any action to induce, or encourage a customer of Emerson to reduce or cease doing business with Emerson; (g) G. solicit, hire, or attempt to solicit or hire any person that currently or during the Restricted Period is an employee, agent agent, or consultant of Emerson to leave such employment or separate his or her relationship with Emerson or induce any such person to do anything which you are restricted from doing by reason of this Letter Agreement; or (h) engage in any other action that might undermine the business interests of Emerson. or The foregoing shall not restrict you from owning not more than five percent of the securities of any competitor of Emerson that is listed on any national securities exchange, traded over-the-over the counter, or that is otherwise available for investment by the general public as long as you have no relationship with the issuer of such securities or any affiliate thereof, except as an investor.

Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation Agreements. You also agree that you will not, without prior written consent from both Xxxxxxx’x Chief Executive Officer and General CounselChief Legal Officer, directly or indirectly for a period of five four (4) years from your Retirement Date (“Restricted Period”): (a) A. enter the employ of, provide consulting services to, assist, or have any financial interest in, any person, firm, corporation, or other entity engaged in business activities anywhere in the world that that, directly or indirectly competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date of this Letter Agreement or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restricted Period; (b) B. acquire in any manner any investment in, or provide services to in any capacity, any equity fund, hedge fund, or other investment vehicle, however structured, that either directly or indirectly or through portfolio company investments or otherwise competes with the businesses of Emerson as conducted on the date hereof or as contemplated on the date hereof to be developed during the Restrictive Period;; Xxxx X. Xxxxx November 28, 2023 (c) C. assist any third party in connection with any acquisition of any business of Emerson, whether through an acquisition or stock or assets of stock, assets, or otherwise, or in the sale of any business to Emerson; (d) D. assist any third party in connection with any attempt to assert control over or influence the management of Emerson, whether through the acquisition or of stock by such third party, addition of board members recommended by such third party, a proxy solicitation by such third party or otherwise; (e) E. accept or solicit business from or attempt to solicit or accept business from any person that is a customer of Emerson; (f) F. divert, take any action to induce, or encourage a customer of Emerson to reduce or cease doing business with Emerson; (g) G. solicit, hire, or attempt to solicit or hire any person that currently or during the Restricted Period is an employee, agent agent, or consultant of Emerson to leave such employment or separate his or her relationship with Emerson or induce any such person to do anything which you are restricted from doing by reason of this Letter Agreement; or (h) X. engage in any other action that might undermine the business interests of Emerson. The foregoing shall not restrict you from owning not more than five (5) percent of the securities of any competitor of Emerson that is listed on any national securities exchange, traded over-the-over the counter, or that is otherwise available for investment by the general public as long as you have no relationship with the issuer of such securities or any affiliate thereof, except as an investor.