R E C I T A L S. It is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the possibility of an acquisition by another company or other change in control. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that such consideration as well as the possibility of an involuntary termination or reduction in responsibility can be a distraction to Executive and can cause Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities. The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication and objectivity of Executive, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of such an event.
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Samples: Change in Control Severance Agreement (Ardelyx, Inc.), Change in Control Severance Agreement (Ardelyx, Inc.), Change in Control Severance Agreement (Ardelyx, Inc.)
R E C I T A L S. It is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the possibility of an acquisition by another company or other change in of control. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that such consideration as well as the possibility of an involuntary termination or reduction in responsibility can be a distraction to Executive and can cause Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities. The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication and objectivity of Executive, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of such an event.
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Samples: Change of Control Severance Agreement (Codexis, Inc.), Change of Control Severance Agreement (Codexis, Inc.), Change of Control Severance Agreement (Codexis, Inc.)
R E C I T A L S. It is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the possibility of an acquisition by another company or other change in control. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that such consideration as well as the possibility of an involuntary termination or reduction in responsibility can be a distraction to Executive and can cause Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities. The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders shareholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication and objectivity of Executive, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of such an event.
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Samples: Change in Control and Severance Agreement (Micrel Inc), Change in Control and Severance Agreement (Micrel Inc), Change in Control and Severance Agreement (Micrel Inc)
R E C I T A L S. It is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the possibility of an acquisition by another company or other change in control. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that such consideration as well as the possibility of an involuntary termination or reduction in responsibility in connection with a change in control can be a distraction to Executive and can cause Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities. The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication and objectivity of Executive, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of such an event.
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Samples: Change in Control and Severance Agreement (Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.), Change in Control and Severance Agreement (Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.), Change in Control and Severance Agreement (Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.)
R E C I T A L S. It is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the possibility of an acquisition by another company or other change in control. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that such consideration consideration, as well as the possibility of an involuntary termination or reduction in responsibility responsibility, can be a distraction to Executive and can cause Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities. The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication and objectivity of Executive, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of such an event.
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Samples: Change in Control Severance Agreement (Ellie Mae Inc), Change in Control Severance Agreement (Ellie Mae Inc)
R E C I T A L S. It is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the possibility of an acquisition by another company or other change in control. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “"Board”") recognizes that such consideration as well as the possibility of an involuntary termination or reduction in responsibility in connection with •a change in control can be a distraction to Executive and can cause Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities. The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication and objectivity of Executive, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of such an event.
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Samples: Change in Control and Severance Agreement (Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.), Change in Control and Severance Agreement (Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.)
R E C I T A L S. It is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the possibility of an acquisition by another company or other change in control. The Compensation Committee (the “Compensation Committee”) of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that such consideration as well as the possibility of an involuntary termination or reduction in responsibility can be a distraction to Executive and can cause Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities. The Board Compensation Committee has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication and objectivity of Executive, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of such an event.
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Samples: Change in Control and Severance Agreement (diaDexus, Inc.), Change in Control and Severance Agreement (diaDexus, Inc.)
R E C I T A L S. It is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the possibility of an acquisition by another company or other change in of control. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that such consideration as well as the possibility of an involuntary termination or reduction in responsibility can be a distraction to Executive and can cause Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities. The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders shareholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication and objectivity of Executive, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of such an event.
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Samples: Change of Control Severance Agreement (Bayhill Therapeutics, Inc.), Change of Control Severance Agreement (Bayhill Therapeutics, Inc.)
R E C I T A L S. It is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the possibility of an acquisition by another company or other change in of control. The Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) recognizes that such consideration as well as the possibility of an involuntary termination or reduction in responsibility can be a distraction to Executive and can cause Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities. The Board has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to assure ensure that the Company will have the continued dedication and objectivity of Executive, notwithstanding the possibility, threat or occurrence of such an event.
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Samples: Executive Change of Control and Severance Agreement (Hyperion Therapeutics Inc)