SEPARATION AGREEMENT
BETWEEN XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXX AND PEGASYSTEMS INC.
This Separation Agreement (hereinafter "Agreement") is entered into by
and between Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx, an individual residing at 00 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx,
Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000 ("Xxxxxxx"), and Pegasystems Inc., a Massachusetts
corporation with its principal place of business at 000 Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxxxx,
Xxxxxxxxxxxxx 00000 ("Pegasystems").
WHEREAS, Xxxxxxx is employed as Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Pegasystems;
WHEREAS, Xxxxxxx'x employment with Pegasystems will terminate on June
30, 1999, or such earlier date that Pegasystems may, in its sole discretion,
specify (the date of such termination being herein referred to as the
"Separation Date"); and
WHEREAS, Xxxxxxx and Pegasystems wish to sever their relationship on
terms acceptable to each other and to resolve amicably all issues arising out of
Xxxxxxx'x employment with Pegasystems;
NOW, THEREFORE, in recognition of the mutual covenants contained
herein, Xxxxxxx and Pegasystems hereby agree as follows:
1. PEGASYSTEMS' DUTIES. In consideration of the promises made by
Xxxxxxx in this Agreement, Pegasystems agrees as follows:
a. To continue Xxxxxxx'x current gross salary of $240,000,
paid at a rate of $10,000 semi-monthly, less applicable deductions, for
the six month-period commencing on the Separation Date (the "Severance
Period").
b. Following the Separation Date, Xxxxxxx will have the right
to elect to continue group medical and dental insurance (collectively
"health benefits") pursuant to the federal law known as COBRA. If
Xxxxxxx should elect to continue health benefits, Pegasystems shall pay
directly the premium costs for the continuation of each of the health
benefits, subject to any co-payments that Xxxxxxx would have paid if
his employment would have continued, if applicable (a) through the end
of the Severance Period or (b) until such time as Xxxxxxx commences
substantially full-time employment offering comparable health benefits
or (c) until such time as Xxxxxxx becomes ineligible to receive COBRA
benefits, whichever of the foregoing alternatives occurs first.
Pursuant to applicable benefit plan terms and benefit plan practices,
Xxxxxxx'x eligibility to participate in Pegasystems' other employee
benefit plans and programs will cease as of the Separation Date and his
right to benefits, if any, will be governed by the terms of those
benefit plans and programs.
c. To provide Xxxxxxx with outplacement services of his
choosing, and to advance funds for such purpose upon presentation of
invoices, to a maximum amount of $25,000.
d. To defend and indemnify Xxxxxxx in connection with any and
all claims, causes of action, or liabilities of any type arising out of
Xxxxxxx'x employment with Pegasystems, and to advance legal fees and
expenses resulting from Xxxxxxx'x retention of counsel in any
investigation, litigation, prosecution, or any other activity arising
out of Xxxxxxx'x employment with Pegasystems, to the fullest extent
permitted under the Massachusetts Business Corporation Law section 67
and Pegasystems' By-Laws; provided, however, that in no event shall
Pegasystems be obligated to defend and indemnify Xxxxxxx with respect
to any action, suit, proceeding, or claim brought by Pegasystems
against Xxxxxxx pursuant to this Agreement.
e. To give Xxxxxxx at least seven (7) days' advance notice of
the Separation Date (if the Separation Date is earlier than June 30,
1999).
2. XXXXXXX'X DUTIES. In consideration of the promises made by
Pegasystems in this Agreement, Xxxxxxx covenants and agrees as
follows:
a. To remain in the position of Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer of Pegasystems until the Separation Date, and to
fulfill all duties consistent with that position;
b. To assist Pegasystems on a consulting basis, as may be
reasonably required from time to time, during the Severance Period,
subject to his availability, at a rate of $200 per hour, plus expenses;
c. To refrain from making any false or disparaging comments
about Pegasystems or any present or former director, officer or
employee of Pegasystems;
d. To cooperate fully with Pegasystems with respect to all
matters arising during or related to his employment, including without
limitation, all matters in connection with the defense or prosecution
of any claim or action, governmental investigation, litigation, or
regulatory or other proceeding which already has arisen or which may
arise in the future. Xxxxxxx'x full cooperation in connection with such
matters shall include, without implication of limitation, being
available to meet with counsel to prepare for discovery or trial and to
testify truthfully as a witness when requested by Pegasystems.
Pegasystems agrees to reimburse Xxxxxxx for any reasonable
out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such cooperation,
subject to reasonable documentation. If Xxxxxxx'x cooperation is
required at any time after the Separation Date, Pegasystems will
reimburse him for any time reasonably spent by him in connection with
such cooperation at the hourly consulting rate referenced in Section
2(b) above, which approximates in hourly terms Xxxxxxx'x salary during
his employment with Pegasystems.
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3. PEGASYSTEMS' RELEASE. In consideration of the promises made by
Xxxxxxx in this Agreement, Pegasystems hereby fully and finally releases and
discharges Xxxxxxx from any claim or claims, causes of action, or liabilities of
any type arising out of Xxxxxxx'x employment with Pegasystems, or any acts or
conduct during such employment, or any other occurrence, whether known or
unknown, asserted or unasserted, from the beginning of time to the date of this
Agreement, except however, that this shall not release Xxxxxxx from performance
of his duties under this Agreement or from any and all claims, causes of action
or liabilities arising out of any acts or omissions by Xxxxxxx in violation of
law or Pegasystems' Code of Conduct or not undertaken in good faith and in the
reasonable belief that they were in the best interests of Pegasystems.
4. XXXXXXX'X RELEASE. In consideration of the promises made by
Pegasystems in this Agreement, Xxxxxxx hereby fully and finally releases and
forever discharges Pegasystems and all of its past and present directors,
shareholders, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns, and all
others connected with any of them, both individually and in their official
capacities from any and all claims, causes of action, or liabilities of any type
arising out of Xxxxxxx'x employment with Pegasystems, whether known or unknown,
asserted or unasserted, including but not limited to claims that have been or
could have been asserted under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the
Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Worker Benefit Protection Act of
1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993,
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Fair Labor
Standards Act, The Civil Rights Act of 1871, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Massachusetts Fair Employment
Practice Act, the Massachusetts Equal Rights Act, the Massachusetts Civil Rights
Act, or any other state, federal, or municipal employment discrimination statute
(including but not limited to claims based on age, sex, attainment of benefit
plan rights, race, religion, handicap, retaliation, and veteran status), or any
other federal state, or local statute, law, ordinance, regulation or pursuant to
any other theory whatsoever, including but not limited to claims related to
implied or express employment contracts, defamation, public policy, tort law,
common law theories, or pursuant to any other theory or claim whatsoever,
arising out of or related to his employment with Pegasystems or any other
occurrence from the beginning of time to the date of this Agreement, whether
presently asserted or otherwise, and it is expressly understood that this
Agreement is a general release, except however, that this shall not release
Pegasystems from performance of its duties under this Agreement.
5. RELEASE AS TO BOTH PARTIES. It is the intention of the parties in
executing this Agreement that it shall be effective as a bar to each and every
claim, demand, and cause of action herein above described. The parties expressly
agree that this Agreement shall be given full force and effect according to each
and all of its terms and provisions, including but not limited to the releases
contained in this Agreement. The parties specifically acknowledge that the
release is an essential and material term of this Agreement and that no
agreement could have been reached by the parties without such release.
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6. CONFIDENTIALITY. Xxxxxxx and Pegasystems agree to keep confidential
the terms of this Agreement, and will not disclose them to any persons except
their tax advisors, legal counsel, or as otherwise required in by court order,
statutory or regulatory requirement, or by other force of law.
7. ADMISSIBILITY. The parties agree and acknowledge that this Agreement
does not constitute, is not intended to be, and shall not be construed,
interpreted, or treated in any respect as an admission of liability or
wrongdoing by either party. Both parties further agree that this Agreement shall
not be admissible in any proceeding for any purpose, except in an action to
enforce it.
8. INTEGRATION. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement between
the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes any written or
oral understanding, promise or agreement which is not referred to and
incorporated herein. Xxxxxxx and Pegasystems acknowledge that no promise or
inducement or statement of intention other than as stated in this Agreement has
been offered for the Agreement and no other promises or agreements shall be
binding unless reduced to a writing signed by the parties, that explicitly
refers to this Agreement.
9. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Agreement are severable, and if
any part of it is found to be unenforceable, the other parts shall remain fully
valid and enforceable.
10. CHOICE OF LAW AND FORUM. This Agreement shall be interpreted in
accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and United States
of America. Xxxxxxx and Pegasystems hereby irrevocably submit in any suit,
action, or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement to the
jurisdiction of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Superior Court, Middlesex
County, and waive any and all objections to jurisdiction that they may have
under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
11. NOTICE. Any notice or process to Xxxxxxx or Pegasystems in
connection herewith, or in connection with any suit, action or proceeding
arising out of or relating to this Agreement, may be by certified mail, postage
prepaid, to the address hereinabove set forth, with the same effect as though
served on the person.
12. SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 LETTER AGREEMENT. Reference is made to that
certain letter agreement dated September 14, 1998 by and between Xxxxxxx and
Pegasystems the provisions of which shall remain in full force and effect and
are incorporated herein. Pegasystems shall be entitled to immediate injunctive
relief for any breach or threatened breach of such provisions.
13. CONSTRUCTION. Pegasystems and Xxxxxxx acknowledge that each of the
parties participated jointly in the negotiation of this Agreement. In the event
an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement
shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties and no presumption or
burden of proof shall arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the
authorship of any of the provisions of this Agreement.
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14. AMENDMENT. No amendment of any provision of this Agreement will be
valid unless the same shall be in writing and signed by each of the parties. No
waiver by any party of any default hereunder, whether intentional or not, shall
be deemed to extend to any prior or subsequent default hereunder or affect in
any way any rights arising by virtue of any prior or subsequent such occurrence.
15. THIRD PARTY INQUIRIES. Xxxxxxx and Pegasystems agree to negotiate
in good faith a written statement regarding the reason(s) for the termination of
Xxxxxxx'x employment with Pegasystems (the "Statement"). All communications by
Xxxxxxx and Pegasystems with any party inquiring as to such matter shall be
consistent with the Statement.
16. MISCELLANEOUS. Xxxxxxx affirms that prior to his execution of this
Agreement, he has been advised to consult with a legal advisor of his choosing
concerning its terms, and that he has done so. Xxxxxxx further affirms that he
has been given the right to not less than twenty-one (21) days to review and
consider this Agreement prior to his execution hereof, and acknowledges his
right to revoke the Agreement for a period of seven (7) days following his
execution hereof. This Agreement shall not be effective or enforceable until the
7-day revocation period has passed. Xxxxxxx further states and represents that
he has carefully read this Agreement, understands its contents and effect, and
agrees to all of its terms, including the release of claims referenced in
Section 4, freely and voluntarily. This Agreement shall have the effect of an
instrument executed under seal and shall be binding upon Xxxxxxx'x heirs,
executors, administrators or other legal representatives and the successors and
assigns of Pegasystems. This Agreement may be executed in one or more
counterparts, and with counterpart signature pages, each of which shall be an
original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Xxxxxxx and Pegasystems have executed this
Agreement in duplicate (each of which duplicate shall be deemed an original), on
the dates written below.
Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx Pegasystems Inc.
/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx /s/ Xxxx Xxxxxxx
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Xxxx Xxxxxxx, President and CEO
May 10, 1999 May 10, 1999
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