Common use of Vesting Upon Death Clause in Contracts

Vesting Upon Death. If the Participant’s employment is terminated by reason of his or her death, the Shares shall become vested, and the restrictions lifted, on a prorated basis reflecting the percentage of such Shares that was accrued by the Company on its books at the time of the Participant’s death. In such event, the restrictions will be lifted from such prorated portion of the Shares, and such prorated Shares shall be freely transferable to the person(s) to whom the Participant’s share rights pass by will or by the applicable laws of descent and distribution.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Restricted Stock Award Agreement (American Science & Engineering, Inc.), Restricted Stock Award Agreement (American Science & Engineering, Inc.), Restricted Stock Award Agreement (American Science & Engineering Inc)

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