Common use of Termination of Employment; Change in Control Clause in Contracts

Termination of Employment; Change in Control. 5.1 The Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate: 5.1.1 upon the death of the Executive; 5.1.2 at the option of the Company, upon the disability of the Executive, which for the purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan, as it may be amended from time to time (“Disability”). Any dispute concerning whether the Executive is deemed to have suffered a Disability for purposes of this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan. 5.1.3 at the option of the Company, and effective upon the giving of written notice by the Company to the Executive of such exercise, for “Cause”, or effective on such other date as may be specified in such written notice (“Notice of Termination for Cause”), which, for purposes of this Agreement, shall mean: (a) the willful failure by the Executive to perform his duties or responsibilities (other than due to Disability); (b) the Executive’s engaging in serious misconduct that is injurious to the Company including, but not limited to, damage to its reputation or standing in its industry; (c) the Executive’s having been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime that constitutes a felony, or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (d) the material breach by the Executive of any written covenant or agreement with the Company not to disclose any information pertaining to the Company; or (e) the breach by the Executive of the Code of Conduct, , the Supplemental Code of Conduct, any material provision of this Agreement, or any material provision of the following Company policies: non-discrimination, substance abuse, workplace violence, nepotism, travel and entertainment, corporation information security, antitrust/competition law, enterprise risk management, accounting, contracts, purchasing, communications, investor relations, immigration, privacy, xxxxxxx xxxxxxx, financial process and reporting procedures, financial approval authority, whistleblower, anti-corruption and other similar Company policies, whether currently in effect or adopted after the date of this Agreement. The Company’s Notice of Termination For Cause shall state the date of termination and the basis for the Company’s determination that the Executive’s actions establish Cause hereunder. 5.1.4 at the option of the Company, for a reason other than death, Disability or Cause, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice of such exercise or immediately upon the Company’s tender to the Executive of written notice and ninety (90) days’ Base Salary in lieu of such notice period, which shall be payable in a lump sum on the Date of Termination; 5.1.5 at the option of the Executive, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice to the Company of the grounds for termination for Good Reason by the Executive, which grounds, as specified by the Executive, have not been cured by the Company during such ninety (90) day period; provided, however, that the Executive gave notice to the Company of the event(s) constituting Good Reason within sixty (60) days after such event(s) (or within sixty (60) days after a Change in Control, which for purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan as it may be amended from time to time (“LTIP”), if the events giving rise to the Executive’s termination for Good Reason occurred during the six (6) month period preceding a Change in Control), failing which the Executive will be deemed to have waived his rights with respect to such event(s). The Company may waive all or part of the ninety (90) day notice required to be given by the Executive hereunder by giving written notice to the Executive. Unless waived by the Company, failure by the Executive to give notice of termination for Good Reason in compliance with this Paragraph, shall render the Executive ineligible to receive the payment and benefits provided under Paragraphs 5.2.5(b)-(f) and 5.2.7(b)-(j). For purposes of this Agreement “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence at any time of any of the following without the Executive’s prior written consent:

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement (Mastercard Inc), Employment Agreement (Mastercard Inc)

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Termination of Employment; Change in Control. 5.1 The Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate: 5.1.1 upon the death of the Executive; 5.1.2 at the option of the Company, upon the disability Disability of the Executive, which for the purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan, as it may be amended from time to time time, which continues for a period of at least six (“Disability”)6) months or for an aggregate of one hundred eighty (180) days within any twelve (12) month period, as reasonably determined by the Company’s disability insurance carrier, after review of such medical evidence as the disability insurance carrier may deem necessary. Any dispute concerning whether the Executive is deemed to have suffered a Disability for purposes of this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan. The Executive shall be required to apply for Long-Term Disability benefits promptly upon becoming disabled or upon request by the Company. The Company may not terminate the Executive’s employment on account of Disability under the provisions of this paragraph unless the Executive has been approved to receive benefits under the terms of the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan. 5.1.3 at the option of the Company, exercisable by or upon the authority of the Board of Directors and effective upon not less than fourteen (14) days after the giving of written notice by the Company to the Executive of written notice of such exercise, for “Cause”, or effective on such other date as may be specified in such written notice (“Notice of Termination for Cause”), which, for purposes of this Agreement, shall mean: (a) the willful failure by the Executive to perform his duties or responsibilities (other than due to Disability); (b) the Executive’s engaging in serious misconduct that is injurious to the Company including, but not limited to, damage to its reputation or standing in its industry; (c) the Executive’s having been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a to any crime that constitutes a felony, or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (dc) the material breach by the Executive of any written covenant or agreement with the Company not to disclose any information pertaining to the Company; or (ed) the breach by the Executive of the Code of Conduct, , the Supplemental Code of Conduct, any material provision of this Agreement, including, but not limited to the Executive’s obligations under Paragraph 9.1 to provide assistance in the process of transitioning his duties and responsibilities to the successor CEO, or any material provision of the following Company policies: non-discrimination, substance abuse, workplace violence, nepotism, travel and entertainment, corporation corporate information security, antitrust/competition law, enterprise risk management, accounting, contracts, purchasing, communications, investor relations, immigration, privacy, xxxxxxx xxxxxxx, financial process and reporting procedures, financial approval authority, whistleblower, anti-corruption and other similar Company policies, whether currently in effect or policies approved by the Executive and adopted after the date of this AgreementAgreement that the Company notifies the Executive are to be included in this Paragraph. The Company’s Notice of Termination For Cause shall state the date of termination and the basis for the Company’s determination that the Executive’s actions establish Cause hereunder. Upon the Executive’s receipt of a Notice of Termination For Cause, the Executive may, prior to the date of termination set forth therein, seek to cure the grounds identified in the Notice of Termination For Cause as establishing Cause (to the extent susceptible to cure) and shall, upon his written request, be accorded the right to address the Board of Directors, with or without counsel to the Executive present at the Executive’s option, for the purpose of responding to the Notice of Termination For Cause. Following such meeting between the Executive and the Board of Directors, if the Executive has not cured the grounds identified in the Notice of Termination For Cause to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board of Directors, and the Board of Directors does not withdraw or modify the Notice of Termination For Cause, the Executive’s employment shall terminate on the date of termination stated in the Notice of Termination For Cause. 5.1.4 at the option of the Company, for a reason other than death, Disability or Cause, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice of such exercise exercise, or immediately upon the Company’s tender to the Executive of written notice and ninety (90) days’ Base Salary in lieu of such notice period, which shall be payable in a lump sum on the Date of Termination; 5.1.5 at the option of the Executive, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice to the Company of the grounds for termination for Good Reason by the Executive, which grounds, as specified by the Executive, have not been cured by the Company during such ninety (90) day period; providedprovided that, however, that the Executive gave notice Date of Termination pursuant to this Section 5.1.5 shall occur no later than the Company second anniversary of the event(s) constituting Good Reason within sixty (60) days after such event(s) (or within sixty (60) days after a Change in Control, which date of the initial existence of the grounds for purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan as it may be amended from time to time (“LTIP”), if the events giving rise to the Executive’s termination for Good Reason occurred during the six (6) month period preceding a Change in Control), failing which the Executive will be deemed to have waived his rights with respect to such event(s)Reason. The Company may waive all or part of the ninety (90) day notice required to be given by the Executive hereunder by giving written notice to the Executive. Unless waived by the Company, failure by the Executive to give notice of termination for Good Reason in compliance with this Paragraph, shall render the Executive ineligible to receive the payment and benefits provided under Paragraphs 5.2.5(b)-(f) and 5.2.7(b)-(j). For purposes of this Agreement “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence at any time of any of the following without the Executive’s prior written consent:

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement, Employment Agreement (Mastercard Inc)

Termination of Employment; Change in Control. 5.1 The Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate: 5.1.1 upon the death of the Executive; 5.1.2 at the option of the Company, upon the disability of the Executive, which for the purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan, as it may be amended from time to time (“Disability”). Any dispute concerning whether the Executive is deemed to have suffered a Disability for purposes of this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan. 5.1.3 at the option of the Company, and effective upon the giving of written notice by the Company to the Executive of such exercise, for “Cause”, or effective on such other date as may be specified in such written notice (“Notice of Termination for Cause”), which, for purposes of this Agreement, shall mean: (a) the willful failure by the Executive to perform his duties or responsibilities (other than due to Disability); (b) the Executive’s engaging in serious misconduct that is injurious to the Company including, but not limited to, damage to its reputation or standing in its industry; (c) the Executive’s having been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime that constitutes a felony, or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (d) the material breach by the Executive of any written covenant or agreement with the Company not to disclose any information pertaining to the Company; or (e) the breach by the Executive of the Code of Conduct, , the Supplemental Code of Conduct, any material provision of this Agreement, or any material provision of the following Company policies: non-discrimination, substance abuse, workplace violence, nepotism, travel and entertainment, corporation information security, antitrust/competition law, enterprise risk management, accounting, contracts, purchasing, communications, investor relations, immigration, privacy, xxxxxxx xxxxxxx, financial process and reporting procedures, financial approval authority, whistleblower, anti-corruption and other similar Company policies, whether currently in effect or adopted after the date of this Agreement. The Company’s Notice of Termination For Cause shall state the date of termination and identify the basis for grounds upon which the Company’s determination that the Executive’s actions establish Cause hereundertermination is based. 5.1.4 at the option of the Company, for a reason other than death, Disability or Cause, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice of such exercise or immediately upon the Company’s tender to the Executive of written notice and ninety (90) days’ Base Salary in lieu of such notice period, which shall be payable in a lump sum on the Date of Termination; 5.1.5 at the option of the Executive, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice to the Company of the grounds for termination for Good Reason by the Executive, which grounds, as specified by the Executive, have not been cured by the Company during such ninety (90) day period; provided, however, that the Executive gave notice to the Company of the event(s) constituting Good Reason within sixty (60) days after such event(s) (or within sixty (60) days after a Change in Control, which for purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan as it may be amended from time to time (“LTIP”), if the events giving rise to the Executive’s termination for Good Reason occurred during the six (6) month period preceding a Change in Control), failing which the Executive will be deemed to have waived his rights with respect to such event(s). The Company may waive all or part of the ninety (90) day notice required to be given by the Executive hereunder by giving written notice to the Executive. Unless waived by the Company, failure by the Executive to give notice of termination for Good Reason in compliance with this Paragraph, shall render the Executive ineligible to receive the payment and benefits provided under Paragraphs 5.2.5(b)-(f) and 5.2.7(b)-(j5.2.5(b)-(e). For purposes of this Agreement “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence at any time of any of the following without the Executive’s prior written consent:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Mastercard Inc)

Termination of Employment; Change in Control. 5.1 The Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate: 5.1.1 upon the death of the Executive; 5.1.2 at the option of the Company, upon the disability of the Executive, which for the purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan, as it may be amended from time to time (“Disability”). Any dispute concerning whether the Executive is deemed to have suffered a Disability for purposes of this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan. 5.1.3 at the option of the Company, and effective upon the giving of written notice by the Company to the Executive of such exercise, for “Cause”, or effective on such other date as may be specified in such written notice (“Notice of Termination for Cause”), which, for purposes of this Agreement, shall mean: (a) the willful failure by the Executive to perform his her duties or responsibilities (other than due to Disability); (b) the Executive’s engaging in serious misconduct that is injurious to the Company including, but not limited to, damage to its reputation or standing in its industry; (c) the Executive’s having been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime that constitutes a felony, felony or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (d) the material breach by the Executive of any written covenant or agreement with the Company not to disclose any information pertaining to the Company; or (e) the breach by the Executive of the Code of Conduct, , the Supplemental Code of Conduct, any material provision of this Agreement, Agreement or any material provision of the following Company policies: non-discrimination, substance abuse, workplace violence, nepotism, travel and entertainment, corporation information security, antitrust/competition law, enterprise risk management, accounting, contracts, purchasing, communications, investor relations, immigration, privacy, xxxxxxx xxxxxxx, financial process and reporting procedures, financial approval authority, whistleblower, anti-corruption and other similar Company policies, whether currently in effect or adopted after the date of this Agreement. The Company’s Notice of Termination For Cause shall state the date of termination and the basis for the Company’s determination that the Executive’s actions establish Cause hereunder. 5.1.4 at the option of the Company, for a reason other than death, Disability or Cause, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice of such exercise or immediately upon the Company’s tender to the Executive of written notice and ninety (90) days’ Base Salary in lieu of such notice period, which shall be payable in a lump sum on the Date of Termination; 5.1.5 at the option of the Executive, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice to the Company of the grounds for termination for Good Reason by the Executive, which grounds, as specified by the Executive, have not been cured by the Company during such ninety (90) day period; provided, however, that the Executive gave notice to the Company of the event(s) constituting Good Reason within sixty (60) days after such event(s) (or within sixty (60) days after a Change in Control, which for purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan as it may be amended from time to time (“LTIP”), if the events giving rise to the Executive’s termination for Good Reason occurred during the six (6) month period preceding a Change in Control), failing which the Executive will be deemed to have waived his her rights with respect to such event(s). The Company may waive all or part of the ninety (90) day notice required to be given by the Executive hereunder by giving written notice to the Executive. Unless waived by the Company, failure by the Executive to give notice of termination for Good Reason in compliance with this Paragraph, shall render the Executive ineligible to receive the payment and benefits provided under Paragraphs 5.2.5(b)-(f) and 5.2.7(b)-(j). For purposes of this Agreement “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence at any time of any of the following without the Executive’s prior written consent:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Mastercard Inc)

Termination of Employment; Change in Control. 5.1 The Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate: 5.1.1 upon the death of the Executive; 5.1.2 at the option of the Company, upon the disability of the Executive, which for the purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan, as it may be amended from time to time (“Disability”). Any dispute concerning whether the Executive is deemed to have suffered a Disability for purposes of this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan. 5.1.3 at the option of the Company, and effective upon the giving of written notice by the Company to the Executive of such exercise, for “Cause”, or effective on such other date as may be specified in such written notice (“Notice of Termination for Cause”), which, for purposes of this Agreement, shall mean: (a) the willful failure by the Executive to perform his her duties or responsibilities (other than due to Disability); (b) the Executive’s engaging in serious misconduct that is injurious to the Company including, but not limited to, damage to its reputation or standing in its industry; (c) the Executive’s having been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime that constitutes a felony, felony or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (d) the material breach by the Executive of any written covenant or agreement with the Company not to disclose any information pertaining to the Company; or (e) the breach by the Executive of the Code of Conduct, , the Supplemental Code of Conduct, any material provision of this Agreement, Agreement or any material provision of the following Company policies: non-discrimination, substance abuse, workplace violence, nepotism, travel and entertainment, corporation information security, antitrust/competition law, enterprise risk management, accounting, contracts, purchasing, communications, investor relations, immigration, privacy, xxxxxxx xxxxxxx, financial process and reporting procedures, financial approval authority, whistleblower, anti-corruption and other similar Company policies, whether currently in effect or adopted after the date of this Agreement. The Company’s Notice of Termination For Cause shall state the date of termination and the basis for the Company’s determination that the Executive’s actions establish Cause hereunder. 5.1.4 at the option of the Company, for a reason other than death, Disability or Cause, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice of such exercise or immediately upon the Company’s tender to the Executive of written notice and ninety (90) days’ Base Salary in lieu of such notice period, which shall be payable in a lump sum on the Date of Termination; 5.1.5 at the option of the Executive, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice to the Company of the grounds for termination for Good Reason by the Executive, which grounds, as specified by the Executive, have not been cured by the Company during such ninety (90) day period; provided, however, that the Executive gave notice to the Company of the event(s) constituting Good Reason within sixty (60) days after such event(s) (or within sixty (60) days after a Change in Control, which for purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan as it may be amended from time to time (“LTIP”), if the events giving rise to the Executive’s termination for Good Reason occurred during the six (6) month period preceding a Change in Control), failing which the Executive will be deemed to have waived his her rights with respect to such event(s). The Company may waive all or part of the ninety (90) day notice required to be given by the Executive hereunder by giving written notice to the Executive. Unless waived by the Company, failure by the Executive to give notice of termination for Good Reason in compliance with this Paragraph, shall render the Executive ineligible to receive the payment and benefits provided under Paragraphs 5.2.5(b)-(f) and 5.2.7(b)-(j5.2.7(b)-(d). For purposes of this Agreement “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence at any time of any of the following without the Executive’s prior written consent:

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mastercard Inc)

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Termination of Employment; Change in Control. 5.1 The Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate: 5.1.1 upon the death of the Executive; 5.1.2 at the option of the Company, upon the disability of the Executive, which for the purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan, as it may be amended from time to time (“Disability”). Any dispute concerning whether the Executive is deemed to have suffered a Disability for purposes of this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan. 5.1.3 at the option of the Company, and effective upon the giving of written notice by the Company to the Executive of such exercise, for “Cause”, or effective on such other date as may be specified in such written notice (“Notice of Termination for Cause”), which, for purposes of this Agreement, shall mean: (a) the willful failure by the Executive to perform his duties or responsibilities (other than due to Disability); (b) the Executive’s engaging in serious misconduct that is injurious to the Company including, but not limited to, damage to its reputation or standing in its industry; (c) the Executive’s having been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime that constitutes a felony, or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (d) the material breach by the Executive of any written covenant or agreement with the Company not to disclose any information pertaining to the Company; or (e) the breach by the Executive of the Code of Conduct, , the Supplemental Code of Conduct, any material provision of this Agreement, or any material provision of the following Company policies: non-discrimination, substance abuse, workplace violence, nepotism, travel and entertainment, corporation information security, antitrust/competition law, enterprise risk management, accounting, contracts, purchasing, communications, investor relations, immigration, privacy, xxxxxxx xxxxxxx, financial process and reporting procedures, financial approval authority, whistleblower, anti-corruption and other similar Company policies, whether currently in effect or adopted after the date of this Agreement. The Company’s Notice of Termination For Cause shall state the date of termination and the basis for the Company’s determination that the Executive’s actions establish Cause hereunder. 5.1.4 at the option of the Company, for a reason other than death, Disability or Cause, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice of such exercise or immediately upon the Company’s tender to the Executive of written notice and ninety (90) days’ Base Salary in lieu of such notice period, which shall be payable in a lump sum on the Date of Termination; 5.1.5 at the option of the Executive, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice to the Company of the grounds for termination for Good Reason by the Executive, which grounds, as specified by the Executive, have not been cured by the Company during such ninety (90) day period; provided, however, that the Executive gave notice to the Company of the event(s) constituting Good Reason within sixty (60) days after such event(s) (or within sixty (60) days after a Change in Control, which for purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan as it may be amended from time to time (“LTIP”), if the events giving rise to the Executive’s termination for Good Reason occurred during the six (6) month period preceding a Change in Control), failing which the Executive will be deemed to have waived his rights with respect to such event(s). The Company may waive all or part of the ninety (90) day notice required to be given by the Executive hereunder by giving written notice to the Executive. Unless waived by the Company, failure by the Executive to give notice of termination for Good Reason in compliance with this Paragraph, shall render the Executive ineligible to receive the payment and benefits provided under Paragraphs 5.2.5(b)-(f) and 5.2.7(b)-(j5.2.7(b)-(d). For purposes of this Agreement “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence at any time of any of the following without the Executive’s prior written consent:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Mastercard Inc)

Termination of Employment; Change in Control. 5.1 The Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate: 5.1.1 upon the death of the Executive; 5.1.2 at the option of the Company, upon the disability of the Executive, which for the purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan, as it may be amended from time to time (“Disability”). Any dispute concerning whether the Executive is deemed to have suffered a Disability for purposes of this Agreement shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution procedures set forth in the MasterCard Long-Term Disability Benefits Plan. 5.1.3 at the option of the Company, and effective upon the giving of written notice by the Company to the Executive of such exercise, for “Cause”, or effective on such other date as may be specified in such written notice (“Notice of Termination for Cause”), which, for purposes of this Agreement, shall mean: (a) the willful failure by the Executive to perform his duties or responsibilities (other than due to Disability); (b) the Executive’s engaging in serious misconduct that is injurious to the Company including, but not limited to, damage to its reputation or standing in its industry; (c) the Executive’s having been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a crime that constitutes a felony, or a crime that constitutes a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude; (d) the material breach by the Executive of any written covenant or agreement with the Company not to disclose any information pertaining to the Company; or (e) the breach by the Executive of the Code of Conduct, , the Supplemental Code of Conduct, any material provision of this Agreement, or any material provision of the following Company policies: non-discrimination, substance abuse, workplace violence, nepotism, travel and entertainment, corporation information security, antitrust/competition law, enterprise risk management, accounting, contracts, purchasing, communications, investor relations, immigration, privacy, xxxxxxx xxxxxxx, financial process and reporting procedures, financial approval authority, whistleblower, anti-corruption and other similar Company policies, whether currently in effect or adopted after the date of this Agreement. The Company’s Notice of Termination For Cause shall state the date of termination and identify the basis for grounds upon which the Company’s determination that the Executive’s actions establish Cause hereundertermination is based. 5.1.4 at the option of the Company, for a reason other than death, Disability or Cause, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice of such exercise or immediately upon the Company’s tender to the Executive of written notice and ninety (90) days’ Base Salary in lieu of such notice period, which shall be payable in a lump sum on the Date of Termination; 5.1.5 at the option of the Executive, effective ninety (90) days after the giving of written notice to the Company of the grounds for termination for Good Reason by the Executive, which grounds, as specified by the Executive, have not been cured by the Company during such ninety (90) day period; provided, however, that the Executive gave notice to the Company of the event(s) constituting Good Reason within sixty (60) days after such event(s) (or within sixty (60) days after a Change in Control, which for purposes of this Agreement shall be defined as set forth under the MasterCard Incorporated 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan as it may be amended from time to time (“LTIP”), if the events giving rise to the Executive’s termination for Good Reason occurred during the six (6) month period preceding a Change in Control), failing which the Executive will be deemed to have waived his rights with respect to such event(s). The Company may waive all or part of the ninety (90) day notice required to be given by the Executive hereunder by giving written notice to the Executive. Unless waived by the Company, failure by the Executive to give notice of termination for Good Reason in compliance with this Paragraph, shall render the Executive ineligible to receive the payment and benefits provided under Paragraphs 5.2.5(b)-(f) and 5.2.7(b)-(j). For purposes of this Agreement “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence at any time of any of the following without the Executive’s prior written consent:

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Mastercard Inc)

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