Common use of Qualifying Termination Prior to a Change of Control Clause in Contracts

Qualifying Termination Prior to a Change of Control. If the Executive incurs a Qualifying Termination during the Employment Period and prior to a Change of Control, then, in addition to the Accrued Benefits, and subject to the Executive signing a separation agreement containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities and a non-competition provision (as applicable), in a form and manner reasonably satisfactory to the Company (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming fully effective, all within sixty (60) days of the Date of Termination (the “Release Period”): (i) the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the sum of (A) the Executive’s then effective Base Salary and (B) an amount equal to the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target (the “Severance Amount”). (ii) the Company shall pay the Executive any accrued but unpaid Performance Bonus for the prior fiscal year then owed or fully earned by the Executive in accordance with Section 2(c)(ii) above (the “Earned Performance Bonus”). (iii) the Company shall pay the Executive a pro-rata portion of the Performance Bonus based upon actual achievement of the performance metrics for the fiscal year in which the Date of Termination occurs (calculated by dividing the number of full months of the applicable fiscal year through the Date of Termination by twelve (12), and multiplying this fraction by the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target) (the “Pro-Rata Bonus”). (iv) the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefits (e.g., health, dental) being provided by the Company to the Executive on the Date of Termination shall continue in place at the same cost to the Executive as applied to “active” participants on the Date of Termination for a period equal to the lesser of (i) the COBRA Benefit Period or (ii) twelve (12) months (“Health Care Continuation Benefit”). The “

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc), Executive Employment Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc), Executive Employment Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc)

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Qualifying Termination Prior to a Change of Control. If the Executive incurs a Qualifying Termination during the Employment Period and prior to a Change of Control, then, then in addition to the Accrued Benefits, and subject to the Executive signing a separation agreement containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities and a entities, confidentiality, non-competition provision (as applicable)compete, return of property and non-disparagement, in a form and manner reasonably satisfactory to the Company (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming fully effective, all within sixty (60) days of the Date of Termination (the “Release Period”): (i) the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the sum of (A) the Executive’s then effective Base Salary and (B) an amount equal to the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target (the “Severance Amount”). (ii) the Company shall pay the Executive any accrued but unpaid Performance Bonus for the prior fiscal year then owed or fully earned by the Executive in accordance with Section 2(c)(ii) above (the “Earned Performance Bonus”). (iii) the Company shall pay the Executive a pro-rata portion of the Performance Bonus based upon actual achievement of the performance metrics for the fiscal year in which the Termination Date of Termination occurs (calculated by dividing the number of full months of the applicable fiscal year through the Date of Termination by twelve (12), and multiplying this fraction by the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target) (the “Pro-Rata Bonus”). (iv) the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefits (e.g., health, dental) being provided by the Company to the Executive on the Date of Termination shall continue in place at the same cost to the Executive as applied to “active” participants on the Date of Termination for a period equal to the lesser of (i) the COBRA Benefit Period or (ii) twelve (12) months (“Health Care Continuation Benefit”). The “COBRA Benefit Period” means the period of time after such termination during which COBRA benefits are available to the Executive as of the Date of Termination as set forth in the Company’s health care plan. The Executive shall be responsible for applying for the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefit, paying for the same and submitting evidence of such premium costs to the Company for reimbursement during the COBRA Benefit Period. The Company shall reimburse the Executive for the employer’s portion of such premiums (as applicable to the active rate) within 15 days of receipt of evidence of the payment of the premium costs to the Company (“Premium Reimbursement Payments”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such reimbursement of the premiums would result in a violation of the nondiscrimination rules of Section 105(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or any statute or regulation of similar effect (including but not limited to the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the 2010 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act), then in lieu of reimbursing the premiums, the Company, in its sole discretion, may elect to instead pay the Executive on the first day of each month of such period, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the premiums for that month, subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “Special Severance Payment”), for the remainder of such period. The Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Severance Payment toward the cost of premiums.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Executive Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc), Executive Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc)

Qualifying Termination Prior to a Change of Control. If the Executive incurs a Qualifying Termination during the Employment Period and prior to a Change of Control, then, then in addition to the Accrued Benefits, and subject to the Executive signing a separation agreement containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities and a entities, confidentiality, non-competition provision (as applicable)compete, return of property and non-disparagement, in a form and manner reasonably satisfactory to the Company (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming fully effective, all within sixty (60) days of the Date of Termination (the “Release Period”): (i) the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to one two hundred percent (100200%) of the sum of (A) the Executive’s then effective Base Salary and (B) an amount equal to the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target (the “Severance Amount”). (ii) the Company shall pay the Executive any accrued but unpaid Performance Bonus for the prior fiscal year then owed or fully earned by the Executive in accordance with Section 2(c)(ii) above (the “Earned Performance Bonus”).; (iii) the Company shall pay the Executive a pro-rata portion of the Performance Bonus based upon actual achievement of the performance metrics for the fiscal year in which the Termination Date of Termination occurs (calculated by dividing the number of full months of the applicable fiscal year through the Date of Termination by twelve (12), and multiplying this fraction by the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target) (the “Pro-Rata Bonus”).; (iv) the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefits (e.g., health, dental) being provided by the Company to the Executive on the Date of Termination shall continue in place at the same cost to the Executive as applied to “active” participants on the Date of Termination for a period equal to the lesser of (i) the COBRA Benefit Period or (ii) twelve twenty-four (1224) months (“Health Care Continuation Benefit”). The “COBRA Benefit Period” means the period of time after such termination during which COBRA benefits are available to the Executive as of the Date of Termination as set forth in the Company’s health care plan. The Executive shall be responsible for applying for the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefit, paying for the same and submitting evidence of such premium costs to the Company for reimbursement during the COBRA Benefit Period. The Company shall reimburse the Executive for the employer’s portion of such premiums (as applicable to the active rate) within 15 days of receipt of evidence of the payment of the premium costs to the Company (“Premium Reimbursement Payments”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such reimbursement of the premiums would result in a violation of the nondiscrimination rules of Section 105(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or any statute or regulation of similar effect (including but not limited to the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the 2010 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act), then in lieu of reimbursing the premiums, the Company, in its sole discretion, may elect to instead pay the Executive on the first day of each month of such period, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the premiums for that month, subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “Special Severance Payment”), for the remainder of such period. The Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Severance Payment toward the cost of premiums;

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc)

Qualifying Termination Prior to a Change of Control. If the Executive incurs a Qualifying Termination during the Employment Period and prior to a Change of Control, then, then in addition to the Accrued Benefits, and subject to the Executive signing a separation agreement containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities and a entities, confidentiality, non-competition provision (as applicable)compete, return of property and non-disparagement, in a form and manner reasonably satisfactory to the Company (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming fully effective, all within sixty (60) days of the Date of Termination (the “Release Period”): (i) the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the sum of (A) the Executive’s then effective Base Salary and (B) an amount equal to the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target (the “Severance Amount”). (ii) the Company shall pay the Executive any accrued but unpaid Performance Bonus for the prior fiscal year then owed or fully earned by the Executive in accordance with Section 2(c)(ii) above (the “Earned Performance Bonus”). (iii) the Company shall pay the Executive a pro-rata portion of the Performance Bonus based upon actual achievement of the performance metrics for the fiscal year in which the Termination Date of Termination occurs (calculated by dividing the number of full months of the applicable fiscal year through the Date of Termination by twelve (12), and multiplying this fraction by the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target) (the “Pro-Rata Bonus”). (iv) the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefits (e.g., health, dental) being provided by the Company to the Executive on the Date of Termination shall continue in place at the same cost to the Executive as applied to “active” participants on the Date of Termination for a period equal to the lesser of (i) the COBRA Benefit Period or (ii) twelve (12) months (“Health Care Continuation Benefit”). The “cost

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc)

Qualifying Termination Prior to a Change of Control. If the Executive incurs a Qualifying Termination during the Employment Period and prior to a Change of Control, then, in addition to the Accrued Benefits, and subject to the Executive signing a separation agreement containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities and a non-competition provision (as applicable), in a form and manner reasonably satisfactory to the Company (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming fully effective, all within sixty (60) days of the Date of Termination (the “Release Period”): (i) the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to one two hundred percent (100200%) of the sum of (A) the Executive’s then effective Base Salary and (B) an amount equal to the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target (the “Severance Amount”). (ii) the Company shall pay the Executive any accrued but unpaid Performance Bonus for the prior fiscal year then owed or fully earned by the Executive in accordance with Section 2(c)(ii) above (the “Earned Performance Bonus”). (iii) the Company shall pay the Executive a pro-rata portion of the Performance Bonus based upon actual achievement of the performance metrics for the fiscal year in which the Date of Termination occurs (calculated by dividing the number of full months of the applicable fiscal year through the Date of Termination by twelve (12), and multiplying this fraction by the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target) (the “Pro-Rata Bonus”). (iv) the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefits (e.g., health, dental) being provided by the Company to the Executive on the Date of Termination shall continue in place at the same cost to the Executive as applied to “active” participants on the Date of Termination for a period equal to the lesser of (i) the COBRA Benefit Period or Period, (ii) twelve twenty-four (1224) months months, or (iii) the period from the Date of Termination until the date that the Executive first becomes eligible for Medicare or for any medical, vision or dental coverage under a plan maintained by another employer of the Executive or the Executive’s spouse (“Health Care Continuation Benefit”). The “

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc)

Qualifying Termination Prior to a Change of Control. If the Executive incurs a Qualifying Termination during the Employment Period and prior to a Change of Control, then, then in addition to the Accrued Benefits, and subject to the Executive signing a separation agreement containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities entities, confidentiality, return of property and a non-competition provision (as applicable)disparagement, in a form and manner reasonably satisfactory to the Company (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming fully effective, all within sixty (60) days of the Date of Termination (the “Release Period”): (i) the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the sum of (A) the Executive’s then effective Base Salary and (B) an amount equal to the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target (the “Severance Amount”). (ii) the Company shall pay the Executive any accrued but unpaid Performance Bonus for the prior fiscal year then owed or fully earned by the Executive in accordance with Section 2(c)(ii) above (the “Earned Performance Bonus”). (iii) the Company shall pay the Executive a pro-rata portion of the Performance Bonus based upon actual achievement of the performance metrics for the fiscal year in which the Termination Date of Termination occurs (calculated by dividing the number of full months of the applicable fiscal year through the Date of Termination by twelve (12), and multiplying this fraction by the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target) (the “Pro-Rata Bonus”). (iv) the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefits (e.g., health, dental) being provided by the Company to the Executive on the Date of Termination shall continue in place at the same cost to the Executive as applied to “active” participants on the Date of Termination for a period equal to the lesser of (i) the COBRA Benefit Period or (ii) twelve (12) months (“Health Care Continuation Benefit”). The “COBRA Benefit Period” means the period of time after such termination during which COBRA benefits are available to the Executive as of the Date of Termination as set forth in the Company’s health care plan. The Executive shall be responsible for applying for the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefit, paying for the same and submitting evidence of such premium costs to the Company for reimbursement during the COBRA Benefit Period. The Company shall reimburse the Executive for the employer’s portion of such premiums (as applicable to the active rate) within 15 days of receipt of evidence of the payment of the premium costs to the Company (“Premium Reimbursement Payments”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such reimbursement of the premiums would result in a violation of the nondiscrimination rules of Section 105(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or any statute or regulation of similar effect (including but not limited to the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the 2010 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act), then in lieu of reimbursing the premiums, the Company, in its sole discretion, may elect to instead pay the Executive on the first day of each month of such period, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the premiums for that month, subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “Special Severance Payment”), for the remainder of such period. The Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Severance Payment toward the cost of premiums.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc)

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Qualifying Termination Prior to a Change of Control. If the Executive incurs a Qualifying Termination during the Employment Period and prior to a Change of Control, then, then in addition to the Accrued Benefits, and subject to the Executive signing a separation agreement containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities and a entities, confidentiality, non-competition provision (as applicable)compete, return of property and non-disparagement, in a form and manner reasonably satisfactory to the Company (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming fully effective, all within sixty (60) days of the Date of Termination (the “Release Period”): (i) the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to one two hundred percent (100200%) of the sum of (A) the Executive’s then effective Base Salary and (B) an amount equal to the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target (the “Severance Amount”).; (ii) the Company shall pay the Executive any accrued but unpaid Performance Bonus for the prior fiscal year then owed or fully earned by the Executive in accordance with Section 2(c)(ii) above (the “Earned Performance Bonus”).; (iii) the Company shall pay the Executive a pro-rata portion of the Performance Bonus based upon actual achievement of the performance metrics for the fiscal year in which the Termination Date of Termination occurs (calculated by dividing the number of full months of the applicable fiscal year through the Date of Termination by twelve (12), and multiplying this fraction by the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target) (the “Pro-Rata Bonus”).; (iv) the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefits (e.g., health, dental) being provided by the Company to the Executive on the Date of Termination shall continue in place at the same cost to the Executive as applied to “active” participants on the Date of Termination for a period equal to the lesser of (i) the COBRA Benefit Period or (ii) twelve twenty-four (1224) months (“Health Care Continuation Benefit”). The “COBRA Benefit Period” means the period of time after such termination during which COBRA benefits are available to the Executive as of the Date of Termination as set forth in the Company’s health care plan. The Executive shall be responsible for applying for the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefit, paying for the same and submitting evidence of such premium costs to the Company for reimbursement during the COBRA Benefit Period. The Company shall reimburse the Executive for the employer’s portion of such premiums (as applicable to the active rate) within 15 days of receipt of evidence of the payment of the premium costs to the Company (“Premium Reimbursement Payments”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such reimbursement of the premiums would result in a violation of the nondiscrimination rules of Section 105(h)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) or any statute or regulation of similar effect (including but not limited to the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the 2010 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act), then in lieu of reimbursing the premiums, the Company, in its sole discretion, may elect to instead pay the Executive on the first day of each month of such period, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the premiums for that month, subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “Special Severance Payment”), for the remainder of such period. The Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Severance Payment toward the cost of premiums;

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc)

Qualifying Termination Prior to a Change of Control. If the Executive incurs a Qualifying Termination during the Employment Period and prior to a Change of Control, then, in addition to the Accrued Benefits, and subject to the Executive signing a separation agreement containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities and a non-competition provision (as applicable), in a form and manner reasonably satisfactory to the Company (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming fully effective, all within sixty (60) days of the Date of Termination (the “Release Period”): (i) the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the sum of (A) the Executive’s then effective Base Salary and (B) an amount equal to the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target (the “Severance Amount”). (ii) the Company shall pay the Executive any accrued but unpaid Performance Bonus for the prior fiscal year then owed or fully earned by the Executive in accordance with Section 2(c)(ii) above (the “Earned Performance Bonus”). (iii) the Company shall pay the Executive a pro-rata portion of the Performance Bonus based upon actual achievement of the performance metrics for the fiscal year in which the Date of Termination occurs (calculated by dividing the number of full months of the applicable fiscal year through the Date of Termination by twelve (12), and multiplying this fraction by the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target) (the “Pro-Rata Bonus”). (iv) the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefits (e.g., health, dental) being provided by the Company to the Executive on the Date of Termination shall continue in place at the same cost to the Executive as applied to “active” participants on the Date of Termination for a period equal to the lesser of (i) the COBRA Benefit Period or (ii) twelve (12) months (“Health Care Continuation Benefit”). The “COBRA Benefit Period” means the period of time after such termination during which COBRA benefits are available to the Executive as of the Date of Termination as set forth in the Company’s health care plan. The Executive shall be responsible for applying for the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefit, paying for the same and submitting evidence of such premium costs to the Company for reimbursement during the COBRA Benefit Period. The Company shall reimburse the Executive for the employer’s portion of such premiums (as applicable to the active rate) within fifteen (15) days of receipt of evidence of the payment of the premium costs to the Company (“Premium Reimbursement Payments”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Company determines, in its sole discretion, that such reimbursement of the premiums would result in a violation of the nondiscrimination rules of Section 105(h)(2) of the Code or any statute or regulation of similar effect (including but not limited to the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as amended by the 2010 Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act), then in lieu of reimbursing the premiums, the Company, in its sole discretion, may elect to instead pay the Executive on the first day of each month of such period, a fully taxable cash payment equal to the premiums for that month, subject to applicable tax withholdings (such amount, the “Special Severance Payment”), for the remainder of such period. The Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Severance Payment toward the cost of premiums.

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Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Aspen Aerogels Inc)

Qualifying Termination Prior to a Change of Control. If the Executive incurs a Qualifying Termination during the Employment Period and prior to a Change of Control, then, then in addition to the Accrued Benefits, and subject to the Executive signing a separation agreement containing, among other provisions, a general release of claims in favor of the Company and related persons and entities and a entities, confidentiality, non-competition provision (as applicable)compete, return of property and non-disparagement, in a form and manner reasonably satisfactory to the Company (the “Separation Agreement and Release”) and the Separation Agreement and Release becoming fully effective, all within sixty (60) days of the Date of Termination (the “Release Period”): (i) the Company shall pay the Executive an amount equal to one two hundred percent (100200%) of the sum of (A) the Executive’s then effective Base Salary and (B) an amount equal to the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target (the “Severance Amount”). (ii) the Company shall pay the Executive any accrued but unpaid Performance Bonus for the prior fiscal year then owed or fully earned by the Executive in accordance with Section 2(c)(ii) above (the “Earned Performance Bonus”).; (iii) the Company shall pay the Executive a pro-rata portion of the Performance Bonus based upon actual achievement of the performance metrics for the fiscal year in which the Termination Date of Termination occurs (calculated by dividing the number of full months of the applicable fiscal year through the Date of Termination by twelve (12), and multiplying this fraction by the Executive’s then effective Performance Bonus Target) (the “Pro-Rata Bonus”).; (iv) Reconciliation Act), then in lieu of reimbursing the COBRA eligible health care insurance benefits (e.g.premiums, healththe Company, dental) being provided by the Company in its sole discretion, may elect to instead pay the Executive on the Date first day of Termination shall continue in place at the same cost to the Executive as applied to “active” participants on the Date each month of Termination for such period, a period fully taxable cash payment equal to the lesser of premiums for that month, subject to applicable tax withholdings (i) such amount, the COBRA Benefit Period or (ii) twelve (12) months (Health Care Continuation BenefitSpecial Severance Payment”), for the remainder of such period. The Executive may, but is not obligated to, use such Special Severance Payment toward the cost of premiums;

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Agreement

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