Exhibit 10.19
CHANGE OF CONTROL/SEVERANCE AGREEMENT
This CHANGE OF CONTROL/SEVERANCE AGREEMENT, dated as of April 3, 2001 by
and between PAREXEL International Corporation (together with all subsidiaries or
affiliates hereinafter referred to as the "Company") and Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx (the
"Executive").
WHEREAS, the Executive has been hired as a senior executive of the Company
and is expected to make major contributions to the Company;
WHEREAS, the Company desires continuity of management; and
WHEREAS, the Executive is willing to render services to the Company subject
to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company and the Executive agree
as follows:
1. Termination without Cause. In the event the Company terminates the
Executive's employment with the Company without "Cause" (as such term is defined
in Section 4(c) below), the Company shall pay to the Executive, within ten
business days following the date of termination, a lump sum amount (net of any
required withholding) equa1 to: (i) twelve (12) months of monthly base salary
(at the highest monthly base salary rate in effect for the Executive in the
twelve month period prior to the termination of his employment), plus (ii) the
pro rata share of the target bonus that could have been payable to the Executive
pursuant to the Company's Performance Bonus Plan (assuming continued employment)
during the year in which the termination occurs, based on bonus arrangements in
effect at any time during the twelve month period immediately prior to the
termination of his employment, such pro rata share to be calculated from the
beginning of the fiscal year in which the termination occurs through the date of
termination.
2. Termination Prior to a Chance of Control.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1 above, if, within nine
months prior to a Change of Control (as such term is defined in Section 4(b)
below) and subsequent to the commencement of substantive discussions that
ultimately result in the Change of Control, the Company terminates the
Executive's employment with the Company without Cause, the Company shall:
(1) Pay to the Executive, within ten (10) business days following the
Change of Control, a lump sum amount (net of any required
withholding) equal to: (i) twelve (12) months of monthly base
salary (at the highest monthly base salary rate in effect for the
Executive in the twelve month period prior to the termination of
his employment), plus (ii) the target bonus that could
have been payable to the Executive (assuming continued
employment) during the year in which the Change of Control occurs
based on bonus arrangements in effect at any time during the
twelve month period immediately prior to the termination of his
employment; and
(2) Provide the Executive and his dependents with life, accident,
health and dental insurance substantially similar to that which
the Executive was receiving immediately prior to the termination
of his employment until the earlier of: (i) the date which is
twelve (12) months following the Change of Control; or (ii) the
date the Executive commences subsequent employment; and
(3) On the Change of Control, cause any unexercisable installments of
any stock options of the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate
of the Company held by the Executive on the Executive's last date
of employment with the Company that have not expired to become
exercisable on the Change of Control; provided, however, that:
(i) such acceleration of exercisability shall not occur as to any
option if the Change of Control does not occur within the period
within which the Executive may exercise such option after a
termination of employment in accordance with the provisions of
the relevant option agreement and option plan; and (ii) any such
acceleration of exercisability shall not extend the period after
a termination of employment within which any option may be
exercised by the Executive in accordance with the provisions of
the relevant option agreement and option plan; and
(4) On the Change of Control, cause any unvested portion of any
qualified or non-qualified capital accumulation benefits to
become immediately vested (subject to applicable law);
provided, however, that any amounts and benefits set forth in this Section 2
shall be reduced by any and all other severance or other amounts or benefits
paid or payable to the Executive as a result of the termination of his or her
employment.
3. Termination Following a Change of Control.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1 above, if, at any time
during a period commencing with a Change of Control and ending eighteen months
after such Change of Control, the Company terminates the Executive's employment
without Cause or the Executive terminates his employment with the Company for
"Good Reason" (provided, however, that any such termination by the Executive
must occur promptly (and in any event within 90 days) after the occurrence of
the event or events constituting "Good Reason"), the Company shall:
(1) Pay to the Executive, within ten (10) business days following the
Executive's last date of employment, a lump sum amount (net of
any
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required withholding) equal to: (i) twelve (12) months of monthly
base salary (at the highest monthly base salary rate in effect
for such Executive in the twelve (12) month period prior to the
termination of his or her employment), plus (ii) the target bonus
that could have been payable to such Executive (assuming
continued employment) during the year in which the termination of
employment occurs based on bonus arrangements in effect
immediately prior to the termination of his or her employment
(all payments under Sections 1, 2 and this Section 3(a) being
referred to collectively, as the "Severance Payments"); and
(2) Provide the Executive and his or her dependents with life,
accident, health and dental insurance substantially similar to
that which the Executive was receiving immediately prior to the
termination of his or her employment until the earlier of: (i)
the date which is twelve (12) months following the termination of
the Executive's employment; or (ii) the date the Executive
commences subsequent employment; and
(3) Cause any unexercisable installments of any stock options of the
Company or any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company held by the
Executive on the Executive's last date of employment with the
Company that have not expired to become exercisable on such 1ast
date of employment provided however, that: (i) such acceleration
of exercisability shall not occur as to any option if the Change
of Control does not occur within the period within which the
Executive may exercise such option after a termination of
employment in accordance with the provisions of the relevant
option agreement and option plan; and (ii) any such acceleration
of exercisability shall not extend the period after a termination
of employment within which any option may be exercised by the
Executive in accordance with the provisions of the relevant
option agreement and option plan; and
(4) Cause any unvested portion of any qualified and non-qualified
capital accumulation benefits to become immediately vested,
subject to applicable law;
provided, however, that any amounts and benefits set forth in this Section 3
shall be reduced by any and all other severance or other amounts or benefits
paid or payable to the Executive as a result of the termination of his or her
employment
(b) For purposes of Section 3 above, "Good Reason" shall mean the
occurrence of one or more of the following events following a Change of Control,
as the case may be: (i) the assignment to the Executive of any duties
inconsistent in any adverse, material respect with his position, authority,
duties or responsibilities immediately prior to the Change of Control or any
other action by the Company which results in a material diminution in such
position, authority, duties or responsibilities; (ii) a material reduction in
the aggregate of the Executive's base or incentive compensation or the
termination of the Executive's rights to any employee benefits
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immediately prior to the Change of Control, except to the extent any such
benefit is replaced with a comparable benefit, or a reduction in scope or
value thereof; or (iii) a relocation of the Executive's place of business which
results in the one-way commuting distance for the Executive increasing by more
than 25 miles from the location thereof immediately prior to the Change of
Control (provided, however, that travel consistent with past practices for
business purposes shall not be considered "commuting" for purposes of this
clause (iii)) or (iv) a failure by the Company to obtain the agreement
referenced in Section 4(f).
4. General.
(a) In the event the Executive's employment with the Company is terminated
by the Company for "Cause", or the Executive terminates his employment with the
Company other than during the specific time periods set forth in Section 3 or
for any reason other than Good Reason, the Executive shal1 not be entitled to
the severance benefits or other considerations described herein by virtue of
this Agreement.
(b) For purposes of this Agreement, "Change of Control" shall mean the
closing of: (i) a merger, consolidation, liquidation or reorganization of the
Company into or with another Company or other legal person, after which merger,
consolidation, liquidation or reorganization the capital stock of the Company
outstanding prior to consummation of the transaction is not converted into or
exchanged for or does not represent more than 50% of the aggregate voting power
of the surviving or resulting entity; (ii) the direct or indirect acquisition by
any person (as the term "person" is used in Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of more than 50% of the voting
capital stock of the Company, in a single or series of related transactions; or
(iii) the sale, exchange, or transfer of all or substantially all of the
Company's assets (other than a sale, exchange or transfer to one or more
entities where the stockholders of the Company immediately before such sale,
exchange or transfer retain, directly or indirectly, at least a majority of the
beneficial interest in the voting stock of the entities to which the assets were
transferred).
(c) For purposes of this Agreement, "Cause" shall mean: (i) the commission
by the Executive of a felony, either in connection with the performance of his
obligations to the Company or which adversely affects the Executive's ability to
perform such obligations; (ii) gross negligence, breach of fiduciary duty or
breach of any confidentiality, noncompetition or developments agreement in favor
of the Company; or (iii) the commission by the Executive of an act of fraud or
embezzlement or other acts in intentional disregard of the Company which result
in loss, damage or injury to the Company, whether directly or indirectly.
(d) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if any
portion of any payments received by the Executive from the Company (whether
payable pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or any other plan, agreement or
arrangement with the Company, its successors or any person whose actions result
in a change of control of the Company) shall be subject to tax imposed by
Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended or any successor
statutory provision, the Company shall pay to the Executive such additional
amounts as are necessary so that, after taking into account any tax imposed by
Section 4999 (or any successor
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statutory provision); and my federal and state income taxes payable on any such
tax, the Executive is in the same after-tax position that he or she would have
been if such Section 4999 (or any successor statutory provision) did not apply
and no payments were made pursuant to this Section 4(d). The Executive and the
Company shall each reasonably cooperate with the other in connection with any
administrative or judicial proceedings concerning the existence or amount of
liability for Excise Tax with respect to the Payments. All determinations
required to be made under this Section 4(d), including whether a Gross-Up
Payment is required and the amount of such Gross-Up Payment, shall be made by
the Company, after consultation with its tax and accounting advisors.
(e) The parties hereto expressly agree that the payments by the Company
to the Executive in accordance with the terms of this Agreement will be
liquidated damages, and that the Executive shall not be required to mitigate the
amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement by seeking other employment
or otherwise, nor shall any profits, income, earnings or other benefits from any
source whatsoever create any mitigation, offset, reduction or any other
obligation on the part of the Executive.
(f) Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement shall be binding
upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and any successor (whether direct
or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, reorganization or otherwise) of
the Company; provided, however, that as a condition of closing any transaction
which results in a Change of Control, the Company shall obtain the written
agreement of any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger,
consolidation, reorganization or otherwise) of the Company to be bound by the
provisions of this Agreement as if such successor were the Company and for
purposes of this Agreement, any such successor of the Company shall be deemed to
be the "Company" for all purposes.
(g) Nothing in this Agreement shall create any obligation on the part of
the Company or any other person to continue the employment of the Executive. If
the Executive elects to receive the severance and benefits set forth in Sections
1,2 or 3, the Executive shall not be entitled to any other salary continuation
or severance benefits in the event of his cessation of employment with the
Company.
(h) Nothing herein shal1 affect the Executive's obligations under any key
employee, non-competition, confidentiality, option or similar agreement between
the Company and the Executive currently in effect or which may be entered into
in the future.
(i) This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This Agreement constitutes the
entire Agreement between the Executive and the Company concerning the subject
matter hereof and supersedes any prior negotiations, understandings or
agreements concerning the subject matter hereof whether oral or written, and may
be amended or rescinded only upon the written consent of the Company and the
Executive. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement
shall not affect the other provisions of this Agreement and this Agreement shall
be construed and reformed to the fullest extent possible. The Executive may not
assign any of his rights or obligations under this Agreement; the rights and
obligations of the Company under this
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Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and shall be binding upon, the
successors and assigns of the Company. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the
same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed as of the date first written above.
The Company:
PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
By: /s/ Xxxxxx X. Xxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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Name: Xxxxxx X. Xxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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Title: Chairman & CEO
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The Executive:
Signature: /s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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Printed Name: Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxxx
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