Common use of Prior Termination Clause in Contracts

Prior Termination. Except as provided in Section 2(b) below, the Option shall not be exercisable prior to the Commencement Date set forth in Section 1 above. Notwithstanding the Expiration Date set forth in Section 1 above: (a) if Optionee's employment with the Company (i) is terminated by the Company for any reason; or (ii) is voluntarily terminated by the Optionee for any reason other than; (I) termination on or after attaining age 55, (II) death or (III) disability, the Option shall expire on the ninetieth (90) day after such termination of employment. (b) if Optionee's employment with the Company terminates on or after attaining age 55; or by reason of disability or death, the Option, if not already exercisable on the date of such termination of employment, shall become exercisable and shall expire on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of such termination of employment or the date the Option expires in accordance with Section 1 above. During such period the Option may be exercised by Optionee with respect to the same number of shares of Common Stock, in the same manner, and to the same extent, as if Optionee had continued employment during such period; provided that if such termination occurs by reason of death, the Option shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, by a legatee or legatees of the Option under Optionee's will, or by his executors, personal representatives or distributees.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Stock Option Agreement (General Employment Enterprises Inc), Stock Option Agreement (General Employment Enterprises Inc)

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Prior Termination. Except as provided in Section 2(b) below, the Option shall not be exercisable prior to the Commencement Date set forth in Section 1 above. Notwithstanding the Expiration Date set forth in Section 1 above: (a) if Optionee's employment with the Company (i) is terminated by the Company and/or its shareholders for any reason; or (ii) is voluntarily terminated by the Optionee for any reason other than; (I) termination on or after attaining age 55, (II) death or (III) disability, the Option shall expire on the ninetieth (90) day after such termination of employment. (b) if Optionee's employment with the Company terminates on or after attaining age 55; or by reason of disability or death, the Option, if not already exercisable on the date of such termination of employment, shall become exercisable and shall expire on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of such termination of employment or the date the Option expires in accordance with Section 1 above. During such period the Option may be exercised by Optionee with respect to the same number of shares of Common Stock, in the same manner, and to the same extent, as if Optionee had continued employment during such period; provided that if such termination occurs by reason of death, the Option shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, by a legatee or legatees of the Option under Optionee's will, or by his executors, personal representatives or distributees.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Stock Option Agreement (General Employment Enterprises Inc)

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Prior Termination. Except as provided in Section 2(b) below, the Option shall not be exercisable prior to the Commencement Date set forth in Section 1 above. Notwithstanding the Expiration Date set forth in Section 1 above: (a) if Optionee's ’s employment with the Company (i) is terminated by the Company for any reason; or (ii) is voluntarily terminated by the Optionee for any reason other than; (I) termination on or after attaining age 55, (II) death or (III) disability, the Option shall expire on the ninetieth (90) day after such termination of employment. (b) if Optionee's ’s employment with the Company terminates on or after attaining age 55; or by reason of disability or death, the Option, if not already exercisable on the date of such termination of employment, shall become exercisable and shall expire on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of such termination of employment or the date the Option expires in accordance with Section 1 above. During such period the Option may be exercised by Optionee with respect to the same number of shares of Common Stock, in the same manner, and to the same extent, as if Optionee had continued employment during such period; provided that if such termination occurs by reason of death, the Option shall be exercisable, in whole or in part, by a legatee or legatees of the Option under Optionee's ’s will, or by his Optionee’s executors, personal representatives or distributees.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employee Stock Option Agreement (General Employment Enterprises Inc)

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