Common use of Separation Benefit Clause in Contracts

Separation Benefit. (a) If Carmike at any time terminates Executive’s employment without Cause or if Executive resigns during his Protection Period for Good Reason, then: (b) Carmike shall pay Executive a total amount equal to (i) 2 times his Base Salary (at a rate equal to the highest level of Base Salary Executive was paid in the year prior to his termination of employment), and (ii) 2 times his target Annual Bonus, payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive month period which starts on the date Executive has a separation from service (within the meaning of § 409A of the Code), subject to Section 7.1(e) below; (1) Each outstanding and nonvested stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) days, or if less, for the remaining term of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s employment), subject to the same terms and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term or such period (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any restrictions on any outstanding restricted stock grants to Executive by Carmike immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike shall continue for the period described in § 7.1(b) to provide to Executive the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated or, at Executive’s election, on any date in the one (1) year period which ends on the date of such termination of employment; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of the cost of such coverage and Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Carmike’s portion of such cost as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, if Carmike cannot provide such coverage under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies or programs, either Carmike shall provide such coverage and benefits to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and Carmike’s portion of such coverage as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such coverage and benefits and for any tax liability for such reimbursements. Executive at the end of the period described in § 7.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however, (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b) shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in § 409A of the Code).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Carmike Cinemas Inc)

Separation Benefit. (a) If Carmike at any time terminates Executive’s employment without Cause or if Executive resigns during his Protection Period for Good Reason, then: (b) Carmike shall pay Executive a total amount equal to (i) 2 times his Base Salary (at a rate equal to the highest level of Base Salary Executive was paid in the year prior to his termination of employment), and plus (ii) 2 times his target Annual Bonus, Bonus for the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which his termination of employment occurs. This severance benefit shall be payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive month period which starts on the date Executive has a separation from service (within the he meaning of § 409A of the Code), subject to Section 7.1(e) below; (1c) Each outstanding and nonvested stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) days, or if less, for the remaining term of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s employment), subject to the same terms and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term or such period (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any Any restrictions on any outstanding restricted stock grants granted to Executive by Carmike before January 1, 2013 immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike shall continue for For the period described in § 7.1(b) ), Executive shall continue to provide be eligible to Executive purchase substantially the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated or, at Executive’s election, on any date in the one (1) year period which ends on the date of such termination of employmentterminated; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of the cost of such coverage and coverage. Carmike shall reimburse Executive for the difference between the cost of the coverage to Executive and the premium that an active employee would pay for the same coverage (“Carmike’s portion cost of such cost coverage”) as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, if Carmike cannot provide make such coverage available to Executive under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies or programs, either Carmike shall provide shall, at its election, (i) make such coverage and benefits available to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and an amount equal to Carmike’s portion cost of such coverage (as described above) as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or (ii) Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such substantially similar coverage and benefits and benefits; provided, however in no event will Carmike be required to incur annual reimbursement costs in an amount exceeding 150% of Carmike’s cost of coverage (as described above) for any tax liability for such reimbursementsa similarly situated active employee during the one (1) year period preceding the date Executive’s employment terminates. Executive at the end of the period described in § 7.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however,; (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. RegsReg. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b7.1 that is a payment of deferred compensation from a “nonqualified deferred compensation plan” (as defined in Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(a)) shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in Treas. Reg. § 409A of the Code1.409A-1(h)).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Employment Agreement (Carmike Cinemas Inc)

Separation Benefit. In exchange for the mutual promises set forth in this Agreement, Company agrees to provide Executive with the following payments and benefits (together, the “Separation Benefit”): (a) If Carmike at any time terminates Company shall pay to Executive twelve (12) months of severance pay based on Executive’s employment without Cause or if Executive resigns during his Protection Period for Good ReasonBase Salary as of the Separation Date. The foregoing severance pay shall be paid in equal installments over the 12-month severance period in accordance with Company’s usual payroll schedule, then:commencing on the Effective Date. (b) Carmike Company shall pay to Executive a total severance bonus in the amount of $116,500.00, i.e., an amount equal to a portion of the Target Annual Bonus as defined in Executive’s employment agreement with Company dated March 10, 2015 (as amended, the “Employment Agreement”), pro-rated based on the period of Executive’s employment in the terminal year of employment through the Separation Date. The foregoing severance bonus shall be paid in one lump sum payment, within sixty (60) days following the Effective Date. (c) For a period of up to twelve (12) months following the Separation Date, Executive and where applicable, Executive’s spouse and eligible dependents, shall continue to be eligible to receive health and medical coverage under Company’s health and medical plans in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan documents; provided, that in order to receive such continued coverage at such rates, Executive shall be required to pay the applicable premiums to the plan provider, and Company shall reimburse Executive, within sixty (60) days following the date such monthly premium payment is due, an amount equal to the monthly COBRA (or, as applicable, other) premium payment, less tax withholdings (“COBRA Benefits”). Notwithstanding the above, if Company determines in its sole discretion that it cannot provide the foregoing COBRA benefits without potentially violating applicable law, Company in lieu thereof shall provide to Executive a taxable lump sum payment in an amount equal to the monthly (or then remaining) COBRA premium that Executive would be required to pay to continue his group health and medical coverage on the Separation Date (which amount shall be based on the premium for the first month of COBRA coverage). (d) To the extent applicable, the terms and conditions of Company’s 2013 Incentive Plan (the “Stock Plan”) and any agreements executed by Executive pursuant thereto (the “Stock Agreements”) are expressly incorporated by reference herein and shall survive the signing of this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Plan and Stock Agreements, Executive and Company agree that the Stock Agreements are hereby amended, effective as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and without any further action by Company, Company’s Board or appropriate committee thereof (which has already approved the following modification), Company’s stockholders or you, as follows: (i) 2 times his Base Salary (at a rate equal A) Subject to the highest level of Base Salary Executive was paid in the year prior to his termination of employment), terms and (ii) 2 times his target Annual Bonus, payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive month period which starts on the date Executive has a separation from service (within the meaning of § 409A conditions of the Code)Stock Plan and Stock Agreements, subject to Section 7.1(e) below; (1) Each Executive shall become vested in any outstanding and nonvested time-based stock option options granted to Executive by Carmike Company prior to the Separation Date that would have vested under the Stock Plan and Stock Agreements in the twelve (12) month period following the Separation Date, with the vesting of such stock options to occur during the twelve (12) month period following the Separation Date on the same schedule as would apply had Executive remained engaged as an employee through such twelve (12) month time period and otherwise met applicable eligibility requirements under the Stock Plan and Stock Agreements; and (B) Any vested portion of stock options granted to Executive by Company (for clarity, including the stock options described in subsection (A)) shall remain exercisable by Executive for a period of twelve (notwithstanding 12) months following the Separation Date or, if earlier, the normal expiration date of such stock options (i.e., the latest date on which any such stock options shall be exercisable shall be April 27, 2019). (ii) Subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Plan and Stock Agreements, Executive shall become vested in any outstanding time-based shares of restricted stock granted to Executive by Company prior to the Separation Date that would have vested under which the Stock Plan and Stock Agreements in the twelve (12) month period following the Separation Date, with the vesting of such option was grantedtime-based shares of restricted stock to occur during the twelve (12) become fully vested and exercisable month period following the Separation Date on the same schedule as would apply had Executive remained engaged as an employee through such twelve (12) month time period and otherwise met applicable eligibility requirements under the Stock Plan and Stock Agreements. (iii) Any shares of restricted stock subject to the Market Share Milestone described in the Employment Agreement shall remain outstanding for a period of twelve (12) months following the Separation Date, and to the extent that the Market Share Milestone is achieved during such twelve-month period, the shares of restricted stock subject to the Market Share Milestone shall vest and become non-forfeitable pursuant to the Plan and the applicable Restricted Stock Agreement. (iv) Subject to the terms and conditions of the Stock Plan and the May 25, 2016 “FDA Milestone” Stock Option Agreement between Executive and Company (the “FDA Milestone Stock Option Agreement”), Executive shall become vested in outstanding stock options granted to Executive by Company prior to the Separation Date that would have vested under the Stock Plan and FDA Milestone Stock Option Agreement in the twelve (12) month period following the Separation Date (i.e., 227,500 stock options scheduled to vest in November 2018), with the vesting of such stock options to occur during the twelve (12) month period following the Separation Date on the same schedule as would apply had Executive remained engaged as an employee through such twelve (12) month time period and otherwise met applicable eligibility requirements under the Stock Plan and FDA Milestone Stock Option Agreement; and (B) Any vested portion of stock options granted to Executive by Company (for clarity, including the stock options described in subsection (A)) shall remain exercisable by Executive for a period of twelve (12) months following the Separation Date or, if earlier, the normal expiration date of such stock options (i.e., the latest date on which any such stock options shall be exercisable shall be April 27, 2019). (v) Any unvested portion of stock options and any shares of restricted stock and other equity incentives outstanding and/or unvested as of the Separation Date (other than as specifically referenced in Section 2(d)(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above) shall immediately lapse and be forfeited without consideration as of the Separation Date. (vi) Other than as specifically provided for herein, following the Separation Date there shall be no acceleration of vesting of unvested stock options or unvested shares of restricted stock under the Stock Plan or Stock Agreements, and no acceleration of vesting of any unvested portion of the stock options described in Section 2(d)(i) and 2(d)(iv) or unvested portion of the shares of restricted stock described in Sections 2(d)(ii) and 2(d)(iii) under the Stock Plan or Stock Agreements, whether pursuant to a Change in Control (as defined in the Stock Plan or Stock Agreements) or otherwise. For clarity, in the event of the consummation of a Change in Control (as defined in the Stock Plan) within the twelve (12) months following the Separation Date, Executive shall receive only those stock options and shares of restricted stock vested to that point, with no additional acceleration of unvested options or unvested shares of restricted stock under the Stock Plan or Stock Agreements. To the extent that any provision of this Section 2(d)(vi) conflicts with any provision of the Stock Plan (including but not limited to Section 14.6 of the Stock Plan), the provisions of this Section 2(d)(vi) shall govern. (vii) Executive acknowledges and agrees that, other than as described herein, following the Separation Date: (A) Executive has no right to acquire any additional equity or other interest in Company and shall not in the future have any right to acquire any additional equity or other interest in Company; and (B) Executive shall not have any right to vest in any stock, stock option or restricted stock under any Company equity, stock or stock option plan or program (of whatever name or kind) that Executive may have participated in or was eligible to participate in during Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) days, or if less, for the remaining term of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s employment), subject to the same terms and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term or such period (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any restrictions on any outstanding restricted stock grants to Executive by Carmike immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike shall continue for the period described in § 7.1(b) to provide to Executive the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated or, at Executive’s election, on any date in the one (1) year period which ends on the date of such termination of employment; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of the cost of such coverage and Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Carmike’s portion of such cost as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, if Carmike cannot provide such coverage under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies or programs, either Carmike shall provide such coverage and benefits to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and Carmike’s portion of such coverage as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such coverage and benefits and for any tax liability for such reimbursements. Executive at the end of the period described in § 7.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however,Company. (e) If Company shall provide Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes with outplacement services, at Company’s cost and through an outplacement service provider retained by Company, through the earlier of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b) shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one following the Effective Date or Executive obtaining new employment with another entity or organization (1including self-employment). Such outplacement services shall commence within sixty (60) day after days of the date Effective Date or they shall be deemed waived. Executive has shall be contacted by the outplacement service provider retained by Company with information about the services for which Executive is eligible. Outplacement services shall be provided in a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in § manner consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the CodeInternal Revenue Code (as described more fully in Section 11). Executive acknowledges and agrees that the Separation Benefit is not intended to and does not constitute a severance plan or confer a benefit on anyone other than the parties. Executive further acknowledges that except for the Separation Benefit and the Accrued Obligations, Executive is not now and shall not in the future be entitled to any other compensation from Company including, without limitation, other wages, commissions, bonuses, vacation pay, holiday pay, paid time off, stock, stock options, equity, or any other form of compensation or benefit.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Keryx Biopharmaceuticals Inc)

Separation Benefit. (a) If Carmike at any time terminates Executive’s employment without Cause or if Executive resigns during his or her Protection Period for Good Reason, then: (b) Carmike shall pay Executive a total amount equal to two (i2.0) 2 times his Executive’s Base Salary (at a rate equal to the highest level of Base Salary Executive was paid in the year prior to his termination of employment), and (ii) 2 times his target Annual Bonus, payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive month period which starts on the date Executive has a separation from service (within the meaning of § 409A of the Code), subject to Section 7.1(e) belowExecutive’s employment terminates; (1) Each outstanding and nonvested stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) days, or if less, for the remaining term of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s employment), subject to the same terms and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term or such period (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any restrictions on any outstanding restricted stock grants to Executive by Carmike immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike shall continue for the period described in § 7.1(b2.1(b) to provide to Executive the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated or, at Executive’s election, on any date in the one (1) year period which ends on the date of such termination of employment; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of the cost of such coverage and Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Carmike’s portion of such cost as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, provided (1) if Carmike cannot provide such coverage under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies or programs, Carmike either Carmike shall provide such coverage and benefits to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and Carmike’s portion of such coverage as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such coverage and benefits and for any tax liability for such reimbursements. reimbursements and (2) Executive at the end of the period described in § 7.1(b2.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his or her employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however, (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under this § 7.1(b) 2.1 shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 409A of the Code1.409A-1(h)).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Carmike Cinemas Inc)

Separation Benefit. In exchange for the mutual promises set forth in this Agreement, and beginning as soon as practicable after the eighth (8th) day following your execution of this Agreement (the “Effective Date”), provided that you do not revoke the Agreement before the Effective Date, the Company agrees to provide you with the following payments and benefits (together, the “Separation Benefit”): (a) If Carmike at any time terminates ExecutiveThe Company shall provide you with payment in lieu of notice under your February 14, 2011 Employment Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) in an amount equal to one month of your base salary, plus payment in an amount equal to your base salary for a period of six months, on the following terms: (i) payment in lieu of the one month notice period and the first two months of severance payments (i.e., an amount equal to three months of your base salary) shall be paid in one lump sum within ten (10) days following the Effective Date; and (ii) the remaining amount (i.e., an amount equal to four months of your base salary) shall be paid in equal installments over a four month period following the payment described in subsection (i), in accordance with the Company’s employment without Cause or if Executive resigns during his Protection Period for Good Reasonnormal payroll practices. All payments described herein shall be less all customary and required taxes and employment-related deductions, then:in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices. (b) Carmike shall pay Executive a total amount equal to (i) 2 times his Base Salary (at a rate equal to the highest level Upon completion of Base Salary Executive was paid in the year prior to his termination of employment)appropriate COBRA1/ forms, and (ii) 2 times his target Annual Bonus, payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive month period which starts on the date Executive has a separation from service (within the meaning of § 409A of the Code), subject to Section 7.1(e) below; (1) Each outstanding and nonvested stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) days, or if less, for the remaining term of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s employment), subject to the same terms and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term or such period (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike requirements of COBRA, the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any restrictions on any outstanding restricted stock grants to Executive by Carmike immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike Company shall continue for your participation in the period described in § 7.1(b) to provide to Executive the same healthCompany’s medical, dental and vision care insurance plan at the Company’s cost through February 28, 2013, to the same extent that such insurance is provided to persons currently employed by the Company. Your co-pay for such coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided shall be deducted from the payments under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated subsection (a) above or, at Executiveif no such payments remain to be paid, shall be paid by you directly to the Company within seven (7) days of receipt of notice of such payment due. You and the Company understand and acknowledge that Public Health Service Act section 2716 (imposing non-discrimination rules and requirements on fully-insured group health plans), once implemented, may cause the Company to incur penalties. Should this occur, the parties agree to renegotiate the requirement to provide subsidized COBRA coverage under the terms of this Section 2(b) so as to preserve the intent of the parties without running afoul of applicable law. You acknowledge and agree that the Separation Benefit is not intended to and does not constitute a severance plan or confer a benefit on anyone other than the parties. You further acknowledge that except for the Separation Benefit, along with: (i) your final wages, (ii) any accrued but unused vacation, and (iii) any documented and appropriate business expenses incurred prior to the Separation Date and properly submitted under Company policy (with such amounts described in (i)-(iii) to be paid to you in accordance with the Company’s electionregular payroll practices and applicable law), on any date you are not now and shall not in the one (1) year period which ends on future be entitled to any other compensation from the date Company including, without limitation, other wages, commissions, bonuses, vacation pay, holiday pay, paid time off, stock, stock options, equity, or any other form of such termination of employment; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of the cost of such coverage and Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Carmike’s portion of such cost as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, if Carmike cannot provide such coverage under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies compensation or programs, either Carmike shall provide such coverage and benefits to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and Carmike’s portion of such coverage as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such coverage and benefits and for any tax liability for such reimbursements. Executive at the end of the period described in § 7.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however, (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b) shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in § 409A of the Code)benefit.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Interleukin Genetics Inc)

Separation Benefit. (a) If (i) Carmike at any time terminates Executive’s employment without Cause or if (ii) Executive resigns during his Protection Period for Good Reason, then: (b) Carmike shall pay Executive a total amount equal to two (i2) 2 times his Base Salary (at a rate equal to base salary in effect on the highest level of Base Salary Executive was paid in the year prior to day before his termination of employment), and (ii) 2 times his target Annual Bonusor her employment terminates, payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive calendar month period which starts beginning with the calendar month that coincides with or next follows the sixty-day period beginning on the date Executive has a separation from service (within the meaning of § 409A of the Code); provided, subject however, that if Executive has secured employment with another employer or is providing consulting services to Section 7.1(e) below;another business prior to or during the last 12 calendar months of such 24 month period (the “Second Year Payment Period”), such monthly payments required to be made by Carmike to Executive during the Second Year Payment Period will offset by compensation Executive earns from any such employment or services during the Second Year Payment Period. Executive covenants to promptly provide notice to Carmike upon securing such employment or providing such consulting services. (1) Each outstanding and nonvested stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) days, or if less, for the remaining term of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s employment), subject to the same terms and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term or such period (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any restrictions on any outstanding shares of Carmike restricted stock grants to held by Executive by Carmike immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike shall continue for For the period described in § 7.1(b) 3.1(b), Executive shall continue to provide be eligible to Executive purchase substantially the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated or, at Executive’s election, on any date in the one (1) year period which ends on the date of such termination of employmentterminated; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of the cost of such coverage and coverage. Carmike shall reimburse Executive for the difference between the cost of the coverage to Executive and the premium that an active employee would pay for the same coverage (“Carmike’s portion cost of such cost coverage”) as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, if Carmike cannot provide make such coverage available to Executive under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies or programs, either Carmike shall provide shall, at its election, (i) make such coverage and benefits available to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and an amount equal to Carmike’s portion cost of such coverage (as described above) as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or (ii) Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such substantially similar coverage and benefits and benefits; provided, however in no event will Carmike be required to incur annual reimbursement costs in an amount exceeding 150% of Carmike’s cost of coverage (as described above) for any tax liability for such reimbursementsa similarly situated active employee during the one (1) year period preceding the date Executive’s employment terminates. Executive at the end of the period described in § 7.1(b3.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however, (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b) shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in § 409A of the Code).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Carmike Cinemas Inc)

Separation Benefit. Provided that (i) Executive executes this Agreement in accordance with Section 9(a); (ii) Executive remains employed with the Company in good standing continuously through the Separation Date; and (iii) Executive re-executes and re-affirms this Agreement in accordance with Section 9(b) and it becomes effective pursuant to Section 9(b); then Company shall provide the following payments and benefits to Executive (collectively, the “Separation Benefit”): (a) If Carmike at any time terminates Executive’s employment without Cause or if Executive resigns during his Protection Period shall remain eligible to receive an amount representing a pro-rata bonus for Good Reasoncalendar year 2023, then:subject to the discretion of the Board, calculated through August 1, 2023 (the “Pro-Rata Bonus”), which Pro-Rata Bonus shall be paid within ten (10) days following August 1, 2023. (b) Carmike If Executive is eligible for and elects to continue his health insurance coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) following the Employment Separation Date, then the Company shall pay Executive’s monthly premium under COBRA until the earliest of (A) January 31, 2024; (B) the expiration of Executive’s continuation coverage under COBRA; or (C) the date when Executive becomes eligible to receive health insurance coverage in connection with new employment or self-employment. If the payment of any COBRA or health insurance premiums would otherwise violate the nondiscrimination rules or cause the reimbursement of claims to be taxable under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, together with the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (collectively, the “Act”) or Section 105(h) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”), the Company-paid premiums shall be treated as taxable payments and be subject to imputed income tax treatment to the extent necessary to eliminate any discriminatory treatment or taxation under the Act or Section 105(h) of the Code. To the extent that any payment pursuant to this Section 3(b) is deemed to be taxable compensation to Executive (“Taxable Benefit”), then the Company shall pay to Executive an amount (the “Gross Up”) to compensate Executive for the economic cost with respect to federal, state and local income and payroll taxes payable with respect to the Taxable Benefit. The calculation of the amount of the Gross Up shall be calculated such that, after payment by Executive of the federal, state and local income and payroll taxes with respect to the Taxable Benefits and the Gross Up, Executive shall be in substantially the same economic position after all taxes as if the Taxable Benefits were not includable in income. For purposes of determining the amount of the Gross Up, Executive shall be deemed to pay federal, state and local income and payroll taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the calendar year in which Executive received the Taxable Benefits. The Gross Up shall be paid no later than December 31 of the year in which Executive received the Taxable Benefits. (c) The Company shall enter into the Consulting Agreement described in Section 5 and provide for the compensation set forth therein. (d) Notwithstanding any terms of the Plan or any award agreements to the contrary, in the event of a total amount equal to Change of Control (as defined in the Consulting Agreement) and provided Executive is a member of the Board on the effective date of the Change of Control, Executive shall become fully vested in any and all equity awards outstanding as of the effective date of the Change of Control. Executive acknowledges that, other than the payments described in this Agreement, the Final Compensation, and the Separation Benefit: (i) 2 times his Base Salary (at a rate equal to the highest level of Base Salary Executive was paid all outstanding payments or benefits for outstanding employment periods shall be forfeited in the year prior to his termination of employment), accordance with their terms; and (ii) 2 times his target Annual BonusExecutive is not now and shall not in the future be eligible for or entitled to any other compensation from Company, payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive month period which starts on the date Executive has a separation from service (within the meaning of § 409A of the Code)including, subject to Section 7.1(e) below; (1) Each outstanding and nonvested without limitation, other wages, commissions, bonuses, vacation pay, holiday pay, paid time off, equity, stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding options, restricted stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) daysunits, or if less, for the remaining term any other form of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s employment), subject to the same terms and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term compensation or such period (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any restrictions on any outstanding restricted stock grants to Executive by Carmike immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike shall continue for the period described in § 7.1(b) to provide to Executive the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated or, at Executive’s election, on any date in the one (1) year period which ends on the date of such termination of employment; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of the cost of such coverage and Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Carmike’s portion of such cost as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, if Carmike cannot provide such coverage under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies or programs, either Carmike shall provide such coverage and benefits to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and Carmike’s portion of such coverage as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such coverage and benefits and for any tax liability for such reimbursements. Executive at the end of the period described in § 7.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however, (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b) shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in § 409A of the Code)benefit.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation and Transition Agreement (Spero Therapeutics, Inc.)

Separation Benefit. (a) If (i) Carmike at any time terminates Executive’s employment without Cause or if (ii) Executive resigns during his Protection Period for Good Reason, then: (b) Carmike shall pay Executive a total amount equal to (i) 2 one (1) times his Base Salary base salary in effect on the day before his or her employment terminates, plus (at a rate equal to the highest level of Base Salary Executive was paid ii) in the event Carmike terminates Executive’s employment without Cause during the Protection Period or Executive resigns for Good Reason during the Protection Period, one (1) times his target annual bonus for the calendar year prior to the calendar year in which his termination of employment)employment occurs, and (ii) 2 times except that if Executive’s employment terminates in 2016, the annual bonus used in the calculation shall be his 2016 target Annual Bonus, bonus. This severance benefit shall be payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four twelve (2412) consecutive calendar month period which starts beginning with the calendar month that coincides with or next follows the sixty-day period beginning on the date Executive has a separation from service (within the meaning of § 409A of the Code), subject to Section 7.1(e) below;. (1c) Each outstanding and nonvested stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) days, or if less, for the remaining term of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s employment), subject to the same terms and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term or such period (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any restrictions on any outstanding restricted stock grants to Executive by Carmike immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike shall continue for For the period described in § 7.1(b) 3.1(b), Executive shall continue to provide be eligible to Executive purchase substantially the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated or, at Executive’s election, on any date in the one (1) year period which ends on the date of such termination of employmentterminated; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of the cost of such coverage and coverage. Carmike shall reimburse Executive for the difference between the cost of the coverage to Executive and the premium that an active employee would pay for the same coverage (“Carmike’s portion cost of such cost coverage”) as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, if Carmike cannot provide make such coverage available to Executive under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies or programs, either Carmike shall provide shall, at its election, (i) make such coverage and benefits available to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and an amount equal to Carmike’s portion cost of such coverage (as described above) as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or (ii) Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such substantially similar coverage and benefits and benefits; provided, however in no event will Carmike be required to incur annual reimbursement costs in an amount exceeding 150% of Carmike’s cost of coverage (as described above) for any tax liability for such reimbursementsa similarly situated active employee during the one (1) year period preceding the date Executive’s employment terminates. Executive at the end of the period described in § 7.1(b3.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however, (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b) shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in § 409A of the Code).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Carmike Cinemas Inc)

Separation Benefit. In consideration of your acceptance of the terms of this Agreement, which memorializes the Release and Waiver referenced in Paragraph 8 of the Employment Agreement between you and the Company dated December 14, 2011 (a) If Carmike at any time terminates Executive’s employment without Cause or if Executive resigns during his Protection Period for Good Reason, then: (b) Carmike shall pay Executive a total amount equal to (i) 2 times his Base Salary (at a rate equal to the highest level of Base Salary Executive was paid in the year prior to his termination of employmentincorporated herein and attached as Exhibit A), and (iiprovided you do not revoke your acceptance of this Agreement, the Company will provide you with the separation benefits described in this Paragraph 5. a) 2 times his target Annual Bonus, payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive month period which starts on the date Executive has You will receive a separation from service benefit equal to $375,000.00, less customary payroll deductions and withholdings, which amount is equal to 100% of one year of your Base Salary, as defined in your December 14, 2011 Employment Agreement (within the meaning of § 409A Exhibit A), in effect as of the Code), subject to Section 7.1(e) below; (1) Each outstanding and nonvested stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for Effective Separation Date. This separation benefit will be paid in a lump sum within ninety (90) daysdays of the Effective Separation Date, or if lessbut after the “Effective Date” of this Agreement as defined in Paragraph 24 below. b) For the one-year period following the Effective Separation Date, for the remaining Company will continue to provide you and your family with the life insurance and short-term and long-term disability benefits coverage that was in place as of each the Effective Separation Date. You agree and acknowledge that your continued participation in such option (as determined as if there had been no benefits is conditioned upon the continued availability of such termination of Executive’s employment), coverage and is subject to any changes that may be made to such coverage by the applicable insurance companies. You also agree and acknowledge that the Company is only obligated to make premium payments for continuation of the same types and levels of coverage that you had as of your Effective Separation Date and that you are also responsible to make any required contributions toward the premiums on the same terms as during your employment. c) The Company shall pay you an additional lump sum separation benefit equal to $95,000.00, less customary payroll deductions and conditions withholdings. This additional separation benefit will be paid in a lump sum within ninety (90) days of the Effective Separation Date, but after the “Effective Date” of this Agreement as if Executive had remained employed defined in Paragraph 24 below. d) All outstanding stock options held by Carmike for such term or such period you on March 5, 2013 will vest upon the “Effective Date” of this Agreement (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such optionas defined in Paragraph 24 below) and (2) become immediately exercisable, and your outstanding stock options may be exercised at any restrictions on any outstanding time before their applicable expiration dates. In addition, all shares of restricted stock grants to Executive held by Carmike immediately shall you on March 5, 2013 will become 100% vested as of the “Effective Date” of this Agreement (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike shall continue for the period described as defined in § 7.1(b) to provide to Executive the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated or, at Executive’s election, on any date in the one (1) year period which ends on the date of such termination of employmentParagraph 24 below); provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% the number of shares with a value necessary to cover the minimum taxes required to be withheld on the value of the cost accelerated vesting of your restricted stock on the “Effective Date” of this Agreement (as defined in Paragraph 24 below) shall be withheld by the Company to cover such coverage withholding, and Carmike you shall reimburse Executive for Carmike’s portion be entitled to the net number of shares after such cost as soon as practical after Executive pays such costdeduction. Further, if Carmike cannot provide such coverage under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies or programs, either Carmike shall provide such coverage and benefits The Company makes no representations to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or you regarding the taxability and/or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% implications of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and Carmike’s portion of such coverage as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such coverage and benefits and this Agreement. You are solely responsible for any tax consequences associated with the payments made pursuant to this Agreement, regardless of whether the Company should have contributed and withheld taxes from the amounts paid (including Social Security and Medicare). You agree to defend, indemnify, reimburse and hold the Company harmless for any and all taxes, contributions, withholdings, fees, assessments, interest, costs, penalties and other charges that may be imposed on the Company by the Internal Revenue Service, the New York State Tax Department or any other federal, state or local taxing authority by reason of the payments above, the absence of withholdings and deductions made from certain payments above and/or your non-payment or late payment of taxes due, and you alone assume all liability for all such reimbursementsamounts. Executive at You acknowledge and agree that, in the end absence of this Agreement, you are not entitled to the period separation benefit set forth in this Paragraph 5. You agree that you are not entitled to any other compensation (including but not limited to, salary or bonuses) or benefits of any kind or description from the Company, or from or under any benefit plan sponsored by the Company, other than as described above and those in § 7.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however, (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b) shall you may already be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in § 409A of the Code)vested.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Alteva, Inc.)

Separation Benefit. (a) If Carmike at any time terminates Executive’s 's employment without Cause or if Executive resigns during his or her Protection Period for Good Reason, then: (b) Carmike shall pay Executive a total amount equal to two (i2.0) 2 times his Executive's Base Salary (at a rate equal to the highest level of Base Salary Executive was paid in the year prior to his termination of employment), and (ii) 2 times his target Annual Bonus, payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive month period which starts on the date Executive has a separation from service (within the meaning of § 409A of the Code), subject to Section 7.1(e) belowExecutive's employment terminates; (1) Each outstanding and nonvested stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s 's employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) days, or if less, for the remaining term of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s 's employment) or for the remainder of the period described in Section 2.1(b), whichever is less, subject to the same terms and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term or such period (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any restrictions on any outstanding restricted stock grants to Executive by Carmike immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s 's right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike shall continue for the period described in § 7.1(bSection 2.1(b) to provide to Executive the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s 's employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s 's employment terminated or, at Executive’s 's election, on any date in the one (1) year period which ends on the date of such termination of employment; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of the cost of such coverage and Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Carmike’s portion of such cost as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, (1) if Carmike cannot provide such coverage under Carmike’s 's employee benefit plans, policies or programs, Carmike either Carmike shall provide such coverage and benefits to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and Carmike’s portion of such coverage as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s 's cost to purchase such coverage and benefits and for any tax liability for such reimbursements. reimbursements and (2) Executive at the end of the period described in § 7.1(bSection 2.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § Section 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his or her employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however, (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b) shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in § 409A of the Code).

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Carmike Cinemas Inc)

Separation Benefit. Provided that Executive (A) remains employed in good standing through the Separation Date, (B) executes and does not revoke this Agreement, and (C) executes and does not revoke the Supplemental Release attached as Exhibit A (the “Supplemental Release”), Company agrees to provide Executive with the following payments and benefits (together, the “Separation Benefit”): (a) If Carmike at any time terminates Company shall pay to Executive twelve (12) months of severance pay based on Executive’s 's Base Salary as of the Separation Date. In accordance with Section 5(d)(iii) of Executive' s employment without Cause or if Executive resigns during his Protection Period agreement with Company dated August 4, 2016 (the “Employment Agreement”), the foregoing severance pay shall be paid in equal installments over the 12-month severance period in accordance with Company' s normal payroll practices and commencing on the first regular payday for Good Reason, then:executives following the Supplemental Effective Date (as defined in the Supplemental Release). (b) Carmike shall pay Provided that Executive a total amount equal properly and timely elects to (i) 2 times his Base Salary (at a rate equal continue Executive's health and dental insurance coverage to the highest level of Base Salary Executive was paid in the year prior to his termination of employmentextent allowed under COBRA (or mini-COB RA), and (ii) 2 times his target Annual Bonus, payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive month period which starts on the date Executive has a separation from service (within the meaning of § 409A of the Code), subject to Section 7.1(e) below; (1) Each outstanding and nonvested stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) days, or if less, for the remaining term of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s employment), subject to the same terms and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term or such period (other than any term or condition which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any restrictions on any outstanding restricted stock grants to Executive by Carmike immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike shall continue for the period described in § 7.1(b) to provide to Executive the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated or, at Executive’s election, on any date in the one (1) year period which ends on the date of such termination of employment; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of Company will contribute towards the cost of such COBRA (or mini-COBRA) coverage and Carmike shall reimburse in the same amount as if Executive were actively employed, plus any COBRA (or mini-COBRA) administration fees, until the earlier of: (i) December 31, 2019; or (ii) the date Executive becomes eligible for Carmike’s portion of such cost as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, if Carmike cannot provide such coverage under Carmike’s employee benefit plansthe group health plan of another employer (the “COBRA Contribution Period”). During this COBRA Contribution Period, policies or programs, either Carmike shall provide such coverage and benefits Executive will be required to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of contribute towards the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and Carmike’s portion of such coverage as soon as practical after Executive pays such coststhe COBRA (or mini-COBRA) or Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such coverage and benefits and for any tax liability for such reimbursements. Executive at premium in the end of the period described in § 7.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, same amount as if his employment had terminated at the end of such period; providedExecutive was actively employed, however, (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b) shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in § 409A of the Code).agrees to timely

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Albireo Pharma, Inc.)

Separation Benefit. In exchange for the mutual covenants set forth in this Agreement, and subject to your compliance with the terms of this Agreement, the Company shall provide you with the following (the “Separation Benefit”), following the Separation Date: (a) If Carmike at any time terminates ExecutivePayment of an amount equal to twelve (12) months of your gross monthly base salary, less all applicable federal, state, local and other employment-related deductions, such payments to be made in approximately equal installments on the Company’s employment without Cause or if Executive resigns during his Protection Period for Good Reason, then:regularly scheduled paydays beginning on the first such payday following the Separation Date. (b) Carmike In the event that you choose to exercise your right under COBRA1/ to continue your participation in the Company’s health insurance plan (which you may do, to the extent permitted by COBRA, regardless of whether you accept this Agreement), the Company shall pay Executive its normal share of the costs for such coverage for a total amount equal to period of twelve (i12) 2 times his Base Salary (at a rate equal months beginning on the Separation Date to the highest level same extent that such insurance is provided to persons then currently employed by the Company. Your co-pay, if any, shall be deducted from your severance payments described in Section 2(a) above or, if no such payments remain to be paid, shall be paid by you directly to the Company pursuant to the terms of Base Salary Executive was paid in the year prior COBRA notice provided to his termination you on your last day of employment). Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, and (ii) 2 times his target Annual Bonus, payable in equal monthly installments (subject to applicable tax withholdings) over the twenty-four (24) consecutive month period which starts this obligation shall cease on the date Executive has you become eligible to receive health insurance benefits through any other employer, and you agree to provide the Company with written notice immediately upon becoming eligible for such benefits. Your acceptance of any payment on your behalf or coverage provided hereunder shall be an express representation to the Company that you have no such eligibility. You acknowledge and agree that the Separation Benefit is not intended to and shall not constitute a separation from service (within severance plan, and shall confer no benefit on anyone other than the meaning of § 409A of the Code), subject to Section 7.1(e) below; (1) Each outstanding and nonvested stock option granted to Executive by Carmike shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) become fully vested and exercisable on the date Executive’s employment so terminates and each outstanding stock option shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such option was granted) remain exercisable for ninety (90) days, or if less, parties hereto. You further acknowledge that except for the remaining term of each such option (as determined as if there had been no such termination of Executive’s employment)Separation Benefit, subject to the same terms your final wages, and conditions as if Executive had remained employed by Carmike for such term or such period (other than any term or condition accrued but unused vacation, which gives Carmike the right to cancel any such option) and (2) any restrictions on any outstanding restricted stock grants to Executive by Carmike immediately shall (notwithstanding the terms under which such grant was made) expire and Executive’s right to such stock shall be non-forfeitable; (d) Carmike paid to you in accordance with the Company’s regular payroll practices and applicable law, you are not now and shall continue for the period described in § 7.1(b) to provide to Executive the same health, dental and vision care coverage and life insurance coverage as Executive was provided under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies and practices on the day before Executive’s employment terminated or, at Executive’s election, on any date not in the one (1) year period which ends on future be entitled to any other compensation from the date Company including, without limitation, other wages, commissions, bonuses, vacation pay, holiday pay, paid time off or any other form of such termination of employment; provided, however, Executive shall pay 100% of the cost of such coverage and Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Carmike’s portion of such cost as soon as practical after Executive pays such cost. Further, if Carmike cannot provide such coverage under Carmike’s employee benefit plans, policies compensation or programs, either Carmike shall provide such coverage and benefits to Executive outside such plans, policies and programs at no additional expense or tax liability to Executive (with Executive paying 100% of the cost of such coverage and any tax liability and Carmike reimbursing Executive for such tax liability and Carmike’s portion of such coverage as soon as practical after Executive pays such costs) or Carmike shall reimburse Executive for Executive’s cost to purchase such coverage and benefits and for any tax liability for such reimbursements. Executive at the end of the period described in § 7.1(b) shall have the right to elect healthcare continuation coverage under § 4980B of the Code and the corresponding provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, as if his employment had terminated at the end of such period; provided, however, (e) If Executive is a “specified employee” for purposes of § 409A of the Code (as “specified employee” is defined in Treas. Regs. § 1.409A-1(i)), then each payment to which Executive is entitled under § 7.1(b) shall be delayed until the date which is six (6) months and one (1) day after the date Executive has a “separation from service” (as “separation from service” is defined in § 409A of the Code)benefit.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Separation Agreement (Gi Dynamics, Inc.)