Common use of Performance Stock Awards Clause in Contracts

Performance Stock Awards. (i) A Prorated Portion of all shares subject to Performance Stock Awards granted to the Executive by the Company and outstanding prior to such Termination of Employment with a performance period greater than one (1) year and granted other than in connection with Executive’s Annual Performance Bonus shall vest at such Performance Level as determined by the Board of Directors or Compensation Committee on the date of such determination. (ii) Immediately prior to the consummation of any Change of Control to occur after Executive’s Termination of Employment, a Prorated Portion of Executive’s outstanding Performance Stock Awards with a performance period greater than one (1) year and granted other than in connection with Executive’s Annual Performance Bonus will be deemed vested at the applicable maximum achievable Performance Level. The shares vesting pursuant to this Section 4(b)(ii) will be exercisable, issued or converted and paid in accordance with Sections 2(c) and 20(a).