Common use of Severance and Pro-Rata Bonus Clause in Contracts

Severance and Pro-Rata Bonus. The benefit under this Section 4.1 shall consist of the following: (i) A single sum severance payment in cash equal to the sum of: (x) one (1) times the Executive’s Base Salary plus (y) one (1) times the Executive’s target Annual Cash Incentive in effect for the year; provided, however, that the Annual Cash Incentive component shall instead be the average of the two highest actual Annual Cash Incentive payments made in the three most recent performance periods, if this amount is greater and the Executive has received two such payments; and provided, further, that the multiplier under the provisions of (x) and (y) shall be “two (2) times” in the event the applicable termination of employment occurs within 3 months prior to a Change in Control Event or within two (2) years after a Change in Control; and (ii) In lieu of any annual cash incentive under Section 2.2 for the year in which Executive’s employment terminates, a single sum cash payment equal to the amount, if any, of the Partial Year Bonus (as defined in Section 10.7); provided, however, that, other than in connection with a Change in Control Event, no Partial Year Bonus shall be paid unless the performance goals for the applicable year are achieved.

Severance and Pro-Rata Bonus. The benefit under this Section 4.1 shall consist of the following: (i) A single sum severance payment in cash equal to the sum of: (x) one (1) times the Executive’s Base Salary plus (y) one (1) times the Executive’s target Annual Cash Incentive in effect for the year; provided, however, that the Annual Cash Incentive component shall instead be the average of the two highest actual Annual Cash Incentive payments made in the three most recent performance periods, if this amount is greater and the Executive has received two such payments; and provided, further, that the multiplier under the provisions of (x) and (y) shall be “two (2) times” in the event the applicable termination of employment occurs within 3 months prior to a Change in Control Event or within two (2) years after a Change in Control; and (ii) In lieu of any annual cash incentive under Section 2.2 for the year in which Executive’s employment terminates, a single sum cash payment equal to the amount, if any, of the Partial Year Bonus (as defined in Section 10.7); provided, however, that, other than in connection with a Change in Control Event, no Partial Year Bonus shall be paid unless the performance goals for the applicable year are achieved.