Common use of Termination Without Cause Unrelated to a Change of Control Clause in Contracts

Termination Without Cause Unrelated to a Change of Control. If: (i) Executive’s employment is terminated without Cause (and other than as a result of Executive’s death or disability) at any time (except for the time period commencing on the date of the consummation of a Change of Control and ending twelve (12) months after a Change of Control), (ii) such termination constitutes a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)), (iii) Executive signs and allows to become effective a general release of all known and unknown claims in the form provided by the Company, which form shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A) (the “Release”) within sixty (60) days after the Termination Date, and (iv) Executive fully complies with Executive’s continuing fiduciary, statutory and material contractual obligations to the Company (with a 30-day opportunity to cure after notice of any such non-compliance if Executive has not, unless such non-compliance is not capable of being cured); then the Company shall provide Executive with the following severance benefits (the “Severance Benefits”): (i) The Company shall make a single lump sum severance payment to Executive in an amount equal to Executive’s Base Annual Salary in effect as of the Termination Date, less required tax withholdings and deductions (the “Severance Payment”). The Severance Payment will be paid within sixty (60) days after the Termination Date, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the year of termination. (ii) Provided that Executive elects continued coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (together with any state or local laws of similar effect, “COBRA”) within the time period provided for under COBRA, the Company will pay the premiums necessary to continue Executive’s group health (including dental and vision) insurance coverage in effect as of the Termination Date of Executive’s employment (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents) for a maximum period of twelve (12) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, that no premium payments will be made by the Company pursuant to this paragraph following the effective date of Executive’s coverage by a health (including dental and vision) insurance plan of a subsequent employer or such other date on which Executive (and Executive’s dependents, as applicable) cease to be eligible for COBRA coverage. Executive agrees that Executive shall notify the Company in writing as soon as practical, but no later than 15 days after Executive receives coverage under a health insurance plan of a subsequent employer.

Appears in 9 contracts

Samples: Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement, Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc), Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc)

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Termination Without Cause Unrelated to a Change of Control. If: (i) Executive’s employment is terminated without Cause (and other than as a result of Executive’s death or disability) at any time (except for the time period commencing on the date of the consummation of a Change of Control and ending twelve (12) months after a Change of Control), (ii) such termination constitutes a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)), (iii) Executive signs and allows to become effective a general release of all known and unknown claims in the form provided by the Company, which form shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A) (the “Release”) within sixty (60) days after the Termination Date, and (iviii) Executive fully complies with Executive’s continuing fiduciary, statutory and material contractual obligations to the Company (with a 30-day opportunity to cure after notice of any such non-compliance if Executive has not, unless such non-compliance is not capable of being cured); then the Company shall provide Executive with the following severance benefits (the “Severance Benefits”): (i) The Company shall make a single lump sum severance payment to Executive in an amount equal to twelve (12) months of Executive’s Base Annual Salary in effect as of the Termination DateSalary, less required tax withholdings and deductions (the “Severance Payment”). The Severance Payment will be paid within sixty (60) days after the Termination Date, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the year of terminationthe Termination Date. (ii) Provided that Executive elects continued coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (together with any state or local laws of similar effect, “COBRA”) within the time period provided for under COBRA, the Company will pay directly or, at its election, reimburse Executive the amount of the premiums necessary to continue Executive’s group health (including dental and vision) insurance coverage in effect as of the Termination Date of Executive’s employment (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents) for a maximum period of twelve (12) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, that no premium payments will be made by the Company pursuant to this paragraph following the effective date of Executive’s coverage by a health (including dental and vision) insurance plan of a subsequent employer or such other date on which Executive (and Executive’s dependents, as applicable) cease to be eligible for COBRA coverage. Executive agrees that Executive shall notify the Company in writing as soon as practical, but no later than 15 days after Executive receives coverage under a health insurance plan of a subsequent employer.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc), Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc), Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Termination Without Cause Unrelated to a Change of Control. If: (i) Executive’s employment is terminated without Cause (and other than as a result of Executive’s death or disability) at any time (except for the time period commencing on the date of the consummation of a Change of Control and ending twelve (12) months after a Change of Control), (ii) such termination constitutes a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)), (iii) Executive signs and allows to become effective a general release of all known and unknown claims in the form provided by the Company, which form shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A) (the “Release”) within sixty thirty (6030) days after the Termination Date, and (iv) Executive fully complies with Executive’s his continuing fiduciary, statutory and material contractual obligations to the Company (with a 30-day opportunity to cure after notice of any such non-compliance if Executive he has not, unless such non-compliance is not capable of being cured); then the Company shall provide Executive with the following severance benefits (the “Severance Benefits”):benefits: (i) The Company shall make a single lump sum severance payment to Executive in an amount equal to Executive’s Base Annual Salary in effect as of the Termination Date, less required tax withholdings and deductions (the “Severance Payment”). The Severance Payment will be paid within sixty forty-five (6045) days after the Termination Date, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the year of termination. (ii) Provided that Executive elects continued coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (together with any state or local laws of similar effect, “COBRA”) within the time period provided for under COBRA, the Company will pay the premiums necessary to continue Executive’s group health (including dental and vision) insurance coverage in effect as of the Termination Date termination date of Executive’s employment (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents) for a maximum period of twelve (12) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, that no premium payments will be made by the Company pursuant to this paragraph following the effective date of Executive’s coverage by a health (including dental and vision) insurance plan of a subsequent employer or such other date on which Executive (and Executive’s dependents, as applicable) cease to be eligible for COBRA coverage. Executive agrees that Executive he shall notify the Company in writing as soon as practical, but no later than 15 days after Executive he receives coverage under a health insurance plan of a subsequent employer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc), Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Termination Without Cause Unrelated to a Change of Control. If: (i) Executive’s employment is terminated without Cause (and other than as a result of Executive’s death or disability) at any time (except for the time period commencing on the date of the consummation of a Change of Control and ending twelve (12) months after a Change of Control), (ii) such termination constitutes a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)), (iii) Executive signs and allows to become effective a general release of all known and unknown claims in the form provided by the Company, which form shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A) (the “Release”) within sixty (60) days after the Termination Date, and (iviii) Executive fully complies with Executive’s continuing fiduciary, statutory and material contractual obligations to the Company (with a 30-day opportunity to cure after notice of any such non-compliance if Executive has not, unless such non-compliance is not capable of being cured); then the Company shall provide Executive with the following severance benefits (the “Severance Benefits”): (i) The Company shall make a single lump sum severance payment to Executive in an amount equal to eighteen (18) months of Executive’s Base Annual Salary in effect as of the Termination DateSalary, less required tax withholdings and deductions (the “Severance Payment”). The Severance Payment will be paid within sixty (60) days after the Termination Date, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the year of terminationthe Termination Date. (ii) Provided that Executive elects continued coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (together with any state or local laws of similar effect, “COBRA”) within the time period provided for under COBRA, the Company will pay directly or, at its election, reimburse Executive the amount of the premiums necessary to continue Executive’s group health (including dental and vision) insurance coverage in effect as of the Termination Date of Executive’s employment (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents) for a maximum period of twelve eighteen (1218) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, that no premium payments will be made by the Company pursuant to this paragraph following the effective date of Executive’s coverage by a health (including dental and vision) insurance plan of a subsequent employer or such other date on which Executive (and Executive’s dependents, as applicable) cease to be eligible for COBRA coverage. Executive agrees that Executive shall notify the Company in writing as soon as practical, but no later than 15 days after Executive receives coverage under a health insurance plan of a subsequent employer.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc), Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc)

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Termination Without Cause Unrelated to a Change of Control. If: (i) Executive’s employment is terminated without Cause (and other than as a result of Executive’s death or disability) at any time (except for the time period commencing on the date of the consummation of a Change of Control and ending twelve (12) months after a Change of Control), (ii) such termination constitutes a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)), (iii) Executive signs and allows to become effective a general release of all known and unknown claims in the form provided by the Company, which form shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A) (the “Release”) within sixty (60) days after the Termination Date, and (iv) Executive fully complies with Executive’s continuing fiduciary, statutory and material contractual obligations to the Company (with a 30-day opportunity to cure after notice of any such non-compliance if Executive has not, unless such non-compliance is not capable of being cured); then the Company shall provide Executive with the following severance benefits (the “Severance Benefits”): (i) The Company shall make a single lump sum severance payment to Executive in an amount equal to Executive’s Base Annual Salary in effect as of the Termination Date, multiplied by one point five (1.5), less required tax withholdings and deductions (the “Severance Payment”). The Severance Payment will be paid within sixty (60) days after the Termination Date, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the year of termination. (ii) Provided that Executive elects continued coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (together with any state or local laws of similar effect, “COBRA”) within the time period provided for under COBRA, the Company will pay the premiums necessary to continue Executive’s group health (including dental and vision) insurance coverage in effect as of the Termination Date of Executive’s employment (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents) for a maximum period of twelve eighteen (1218) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, that no premium payments will be made by the Company pursuant to this paragraph following the effective date of Executive’s coverage by a health (including dental and vision) insurance plan of a subsequent employer or such other date on which Executive (and Executive’s dependents, as applicable) cease to be eligible for COBRA coverage. Executive agrees that Executive shall notify the Company in writing as soon as practical, but no later than 15 days after Executive receives coverage under a health insurance plan of a subsequent employer.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc)

Termination Without Cause Unrelated to a Change of Control. If: (i) Executive’s employment is terminated without Cause (and other than as a result of Executive’s death or disability) at any time (except for the time period commencing on the date of the consummation of a Change of Control and ending twelve (12) months after a Change of Control), (ii) such termination constitutes a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h)), (iii) Executive signs and allows to become effective a general release of all known and unknown claims in the form provided by the Company, which form shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A) (the “Release”) within sixty thirty (6030) days after the Termination Date, and (iv) Executive fully complies with Executive’s his continuing fiduciary, statutory and material contractual obligations to the Company (with a 30-day opportunity to cure after notice of any such non-compliance if Executive he has not, unless such non-compliance is not capable of being cured); then the Company shall provide Executive with the following severance benefits (the “Severance Benefits”):benefits: (i) The Company shall make a single lump sum severance payment to Executive in an amount equal to Executive’s Base Annual Salary in effect as of the Termination Date, less required tax withholdings and deductions (the “Severance Payment”). The Severance Payment will be paid within sixty forty-five (6045) days after the Termination Date, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the year of termination. (ii) Provided that Executive elects continued coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (together with any state or local laws of similar effect, “COBRA”) within the time period provided for under COBRA, the Company will pay the premiums necessary to continue Executive’s group health (including dental and vision) insurance coverage in effect as of the Termination Date termination date of Executive’s employment (including coverage for Executive’s eligible dependents) for a maximum period of twelve (12) months following the Termination Date; provided, however, that no premium payments will be made by the Company pursuant to this paragraph following the effective date of Executive’s coverage by a health (including dental and vision) insurance plan of a subsequent employer or such other date on which Executive (and Executive’s dependents, as applicable) cease to be eligible for COBRA coverage. Executive agrees that Executive he shall notify the Company in writing as soon as practical, but no later than 15 days after Executive he receives coverage under a health insurance plan of a subsequent employer. (iii) If the Termination Date is on or after the Effective Relocation Date (as defined in the Offer Letter), the Company shall: (1) make a single lump sum payment to Executive in an amount equal to the entire remaining unpaid balance of the Mortgage Allowance (as defined in the Offer Letter) within forty-five (45) days after the Termination Date, but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the year of termination; and (2) pay Executive any amounts constituting Other Reimbursement, Moving Expense, Relocation Bonus, and Airfare Reimbursement, as each such term is defined in the Offer Letter, that were incurred or earned (as applicable) as of the Termination Date. For purposes of this Agreement, if Executive has contracted for sale and/or purchase of his primary residence prior to the Termination Date, any contractual obligation to pay, or a payment that is reasonably anticipated to be incurred in connection with such contractual obligations, shall be reimbursed as a Moving Expense; provided, that the overall Moving Expenses shall not exceed a total of $45,000. Any amounts in this Section 2(b)(iii)(2) shall be subject to the provision of receipts as set forth in the Offer Letter, with such payments made by the Company within forty-five (45) days after the Termination Date (or submission of such receipts if actually incurred after the Termination Date), but in no event later than March 15 of the year following the year of termination.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Change of Control and Severance Benefits Agreement (Transcept Pharmaceuticals Inc)

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