EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Exhibit 10.1
EXECUTION COPY
THIS EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is effective as of the 1st day of January, 2009
(the “Effective Date”), between UTi, Services, Inc., a California corporation (the “Company”), and
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx (“Executive”).
In consideration of the promises and covenants set forth below, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
1. Employment. The Company hereby agrees to employ Executive, and Executive hereby
agrees to accept such employment with the Company, on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
As provided for herein, Executive agrees to also perform services for UTi Worldwide Inc. (“UTi
Worldwide”) and the related group of companies (UTi Worldwide, the Company and such related
entities and companies are referred to herein collectively as the “UTi Group”) without receiving
separate consideration for such services.
2. Term. Executive’s employment with the Company shall be governed by the provisions
of this Agreement for the period commencing on the first day of the Employment Period (as defined
below) and continuing until such employment is terminated pursuant to this Agreement or this
Agreement is terminated pursuant to the next sentence. This Agreement may be terminated for any
reason by either the Company or Executive giving written notification of an intention to terminate
this Agreement to the other party, which written notification must be received at least six (6)
months prior to the termination date of this Agreement. The period during which the Executive
provides services to the Company pursuant to this Agreement shall be referenced in this Agreement
as the “Employment Period.” It is expected that the Employment Period will begin after the
Effective Date but prior to January 31, 2009.
3. Position and Duties. Executive agrees to serve as an employee of the Company and
as Chief Executive Officer of UTi Worldwide and in such other position or positions within the UTi
Group as may be reasonably requested by the Company or the UTi Group without any additional
consideration. Executive shall perform Executive’s duties and obligations faithfully and
diligently and shall devote all of Executive’s business time, attention and efforts exclusively to
the business of the Company, UTi Worldwide and the UTi Group. Executive shall industriously
perform Executive’s duties under the supervision of, and shall report to, the Board of Directors of
UTi Worldwide (the “UTiW Board”). Executive shall accept and comply with all lawful directions
from and all policies established from time to time which are applicable to Executive. Executive
shall adhere to the policies and procedures generally applicable to employees of the Company and
the UTi Group.
4. Place of Performance. In connection with Executive’s employment by the Company and
except for required travel on UTi Group business, Executive shall be based at the Company’s
executive offices, or such other location agreed to by Executive and the Company.
5. Compensation and Related Matters.
(a) Salary. During the Employment Period, the Company shall pay Executive a salary of
$700,000.00 per annum, subject to increase (but not decrease) in the sole discretion of the
Company. Such salary shall be paid in equal semi-monthly installments (or such other intervals as
the Company may elect) and shall accrue daily.
(b) Performance Bonus; Equity-Based Compensation. For the Company’s fiscal year 2010,
(a) Executive shall have a target cash performance bonus equal to 90% of his base salary, and
Executive shall be paid not less than one-half of such target amount, and (b) Executive shall
receive one or more equity-based incentive awards, as determined by the Compensation Committee of
UTi Worldwide (the “Compensation Committee”) and the UTiW Board, with an aggregate target value
equal to 300% of his base salary. During the remainder of the Employment Period, Executive shall
be eligible for consideration for (i) an annual cash performance bonus in accordance with the
applicable terms of the bonus plan as in effect from time to time with a target amount equal to 90%
of his base salary and (ii) one or more annual equity-based incentive awards in accordance with the
applicable terms of the incentive plans in effect from time to time having a target value equal to
300% of his base salary, in each case as ultimately determined by the Compensation Committee and
the UTiW Board.
(c) Vacations. During the Employment Period Executive shall be entitled to twenty
(20) business days of vacation in each fiscal year as established by applicable policies, and to
compensation with respect to earned but unused vacation days determined in accordance with the
applicable vacation policy.
(d) Expenses. During the Employment Period Executive shall be entitled to receive
reimbursement for reasonable out-of-pocket travel and other expenses (excluding ordinary commuting
expenses) incurred by Executive in performing Executive’s services hereunder, provided that:
(i) Such expenditures qualify as proper business expenditures;
(ii) Executive furnishes adequate documentary evidence for the substantiation of such
expenditures and Executive complies with all applicable policies with respect to expense
reimbursement;
(iii) Reimbursement will be made as soon as administratively practicable and in no event later
than the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year in which the expenses were
incurred; and
(iv) The amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement in one calendar year will not affect
the expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year.
(e) Medical Insurance and Other Benefits. During the Employment Period Executive will
be entitled to participate in applicable medical, dental and disability insurance plans, life
insurance plans, retirement plans and other employee welfare and benefit plans or programs made
available to the Company’s executives or its employees generally, in accordance with the terms of
such plans and programs as may be in effect from time to time. For the purpose
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of clarity, it is agreed that Executive shall participate in the UTi Worldwide Inc.
Supplemental Benefits Allowance Program and any successor thereto.
(f) Sign On Bonus. Within 30 days of the first day of the Employment Period, the
Company shall pay to Executive a one-time lump sum of $150,000.00.
(g) Relocation Assistance and Related Costs. The Company shall pay for the services
of a nationally recognized relocation firm to assist Executive with his relocation. Such services
shall include the transport of personal effects and automobiles. The Company shall also reimburse
Executive for lease termination expenses of up to $12,000.00, and for the costs of temporary
housing in the greater Los Angeles area for up to 60 days.
6. Termination.
(a) Termination for Cause.
(i) The Company may at any time terminate Executive’s employment hereunder for “Cause”
pursuant to the provisions of this Section 6(a). Executive shall be given notice by the Company of
its intention to terminate Executive for Cause, and Executive shall have an opportunity to address,
at the option of the UTiW Board, the UTiW Board or a committee of one or more directors of the UTiW
Board, regarding the grounds on which the proposed termination for Cause is based.
For purposes of this Agreement, the Company shall have “Cause” to terminate Executive’s
employment hereunder upon:
(A) The breach by Executive of any material provision of this Agreement (and if such breach is
susceptible to cure by Executive, the failure to effect such cure by Executive within thirty (30)
days after written notice of such breach is given to Executive); or
(B) Executive’s willful failure to perform or the gross negligence in the performance of
Executive’s material duties to the UTi Group or hereunder (and if such willful failure or gross
negligence is susceptible to cure by Executive, the failure to effect such cure by Executive within
thirty (30) days after written notice of such willful failure or gross negligence is given to
Executive); or
(C) Executive’s engagement in an act of dishonesty involving or affecting the UTi Group or
falsification of the records thereof; or
(D) Executive’s indictment or conviction for a crime of theft, embezzlement, fraud,
misappropriation of funds or other alleged act of dishonesty by Executive, or other crime involving
moral turpitude; or
(E) Executive’s engagement in any violation of law relating to Executive’s employment or any
violation by Executive of Executive’s duty of care or loyalty to the UTi Group.
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(ii) If Executive is terminated for Cause pursuant to this Section 6(a), neither the Company
nor the UTi Group shall have any further obligation or liability to Executive, except that
Executive shall be entitled to receive, within thirty (30) days following Executive’s termination
of employment, (i) the portion of Executive’s salary which has been earned up to the Date of
Termination, (ii) compensation for any accrued and unused vacation up to the Date of Termination,
(iii) reimbursement for business expenses properly incurred up to the Date of Termination and
(iv) such benefits or payments to which Executive may be entitled under the terms and conditions of
any benefit, equity, incentive or compensation plan, program or award applicable to Executive and
Executive’s termination or cessation of employment to the extent accrued for the benefit of, or
owing to, Executive as of the date of such termination or cessation of employment (collectively,
the “Accrued Benefits”).
(b) Death.
(i) Executive’s employment hereunder shall terminate automatically upon Executive’s death.
(ii) If Executive’s employment is terminated because of Executive’s death pursuant to this
Section 6(b), neither the Company nor the UTi Group shall have any further obligation or liability
to Executive except that Executive’s estate shall be entitled to receive, within thirty (30) days
following Executive’s termination of employment, (i) the Accrued Benefits, and (ii) any life
insurance proceeds Executive is specifically entitled to under any applicable life insurance then
in effect (if any).
(c) Disability.
(i) Executive’s employment hereunder shall automatically terminate if Executive becomes
“disabled” or otherwise suffers a “disability.” As used herein, Executive shall be deemed to have
become “disabled” or to have suffered a “disability” to the extent Executive is or has been
incapable of performing substantially all of Executive’s managerial and executive services
hereunder for one hundred eighty (180) days or more in the aggregate during any consecutive twelve
(12) months.
(ii) If Executive’s employment is terminated because of Executive’s disability pursuant to
this Section 6(c), neither the Company nor the UTi Group shall have any further obligation or
liability to Executive except that Executive shall be entitled to receive, within thirty (30) days
following Executive’s termination of employment, (i) the Accrued Benefits, and (ii) any benefits to
which Executive is specifically entitled under any applicable long-term disability plan as in
effect on the Date of Termination (if any).
(d) Termination Other Than for Cause, Death or Disability.
(i) The Company shall be entitled to terminate Executive’s employment hereunder at any time
for any or no reason and without Cause and other than on account of Executive’s death or disability
pursuant to this Section 6(d); provided, however, that the Company must deliver to Executive a
Notice of Termination not less than six (6) months prior to the Date of Termination set forth
therein.
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(ii) If Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to this Section 6(d), unless Section
6(d)(iii) below shall apply, neither the Company nor the UTi Group shall have any further
obligation or liability to Executive except that Executive shall be entitled to (a) continue to
receive Executive’s then current monthly salary and to participate in applicable medical, dental
and disability insurance plans, life insurance plans, retirement plans and other employee welfare
and benefit plans or programs applicable to Executive in accordance with the terms and conditions
of such plans or programs through the Date of Termination, and (b) commencing upon the Date of
Termination, receive the Accrued Benefits, severance payments equal to six (6) months of
Executive’s then current monthly salary as set forth in Section 5(a) and a pro rata portion of
Executive’s bonus, if any, for the year in which Executive’s termination shall occur, calculated as
follows: (A) if Executive’s employment is terminated during the first six months of the Company’s
fiscal year, then the amount of the bonus subject to pro ration shall be equal to the Executive’s
average annual bonus for the immediately preceding three years, or the period of Executive’s
employment, if less, and (B) if Executive’s employment is terminated during the second six months
of the Company’s fiscal year, then the amount of the bonus subject to pro ration shall be
determined by the Compensation Committee of UTi Worldwide based on the actual performance achieved
over the relevant fiscal year (or other period to which such bonus relates) as compared to the
budgeted or other applicable performance metric over the same period, subject in each case to the
condition set forth in Section 6(d)(iv) below. Subject to Xxxxxxx 00 xxxxx, (x) such severance
payments shall be payable in six equal monthly payments commencing within sixty (60) days after
Executive’s termination of employment and (b) such bonus payments, if any, shall be payable (i) in
the case where Executive’s employment is terminated during the first six months of the Company’s
fiscal year, within sixty (60) days after Executive’s termination of employment, and (ii) in the
case where Executive’s employment is terminated during the second six months of the Company’s
fiscal year, within ninety (90) days following the last day of the Company’s fiscal year during
which Executive’s termination of employment shall occur. In addition, Executive shall be entitled
to receive any bonus earned for the previous fiscal year to the extent earned in accordance with
its terms, but which remains unpaid as of the Date of Termination.
(iii) Notwithstanding Section 6(d)(ii), if Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to
this Section 6(d) prior to January 31, 2010, neither the Company nor the UTi Group shall have any
further obligation or liability to Executive except that Executive shall be entitled to
(a) continue to receive Executive’s then current monthly salary and to participate in applicable
medical, dental and disability insurance plans, life insurance plans, retirement plans and other
employee welfare and benefit plans or programs applicable to Executive in accordance with the terms
and conditions of such plans or programs through the Date of Termination, and (b) subject to the
condition set forth in Section 6(d)(iv) below, commencing upon the Date of Termination, receive (i)
the Accrued Benefits, (ii) severance payments equal to eighteen (18) months of Executive’s then
current monthly salary as set forth in Section 5(a) and (iii) an additional amount equal to the sum
of (A)$630,000.00, plus (B) $630,000.00 multiplied by a fraction where the numerator equals the
number of full months during fiscal 2010 in which Executive was employed by the Company and the
denominator is twelve. Subject to Section 23 below, (a) such severance payments shall be payable in
eighteen equal monthly payments commencing within sixty (60) days after Executive’s termination of
employment and (b) such additional payment shall be payable within sixty (60) days after
Executive’s termination of
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employment. For purposes of clarity, if the provisions of this Section 6(d)(iii) shall apply,
then the provisions of Section 6(d)(ii) shall not be applicable.
(iv) Executive agrees that it is a condition precedent to the Company’s obligations to pay the
severance and additional payments provided for in sub-clause (b) of the first sentence of Section
6(d)(iii) above that Executive execute a general release and waiver prepared by the Company
releasing and forever discharging the Company and the UTi Group and each and all of their
respective owners, stockholders, predecessors, successors, assigns, agents, directors, officers and
other representatives from any and all claims, charges, complaints, liabilities, controversies,
rights, demands, costs, and expenses (other than the obligations of the Company set forth in
Section 6(d)(ii) or Section 6(d)(iii), as applicable, and any of Executive’s vested benefits under
any benefit plan sponsored by the Company), and that such general release become irrevocable within
sixty (60) days following Executive’s termination of employment. Executive agrees that Executive
will not assign or transfer, or purport to assign or transfer, to any person any claim or a portion
thereof or any interest therein that Executive might have against the UTi Group.
(e) Termination of Employment Following a Change of Control.
(i) If within twelve (12) months following a “Change of Control of UTi Worldwide” (as defined
below), (a) the Company terminates Executive’s employment hereunder other than for Cause or
Executive’s death or disability, or (b) the Company terminates this Agreement pursuant to the
second sentence of Section 2 above, then the Company shall be obligated to pay to Executive or
Executive’s estate the payments and benefits set forth in Section 6(e)(v).
(ii) For purposes of this Agreement, a “Change of Control of UTi Worldwide” shall be defined,
and be deemed to have occurred, as set forth in Exhibit A attached to this Agreement and
incorporated herein.
(iii) In addition, if within twelve (12) months following a “Change of Control of UTi
Worldwide,” Executive has “Good Reason” (as defined below) to terminate Executive’s employment with
the Company, and Executive terminates Executive’s employment as provided for in this Section
6(e)(iii), then the Company shall be obligated to pay to Executive or Executive’s estate the
payments and benefits set forth in Section 6(e)(v) below. In order for Executive to be able to
terminate Executive’s employment pursuant to this Section 6(e)(iii), Executive must deliver to the
Company a Notice of Termination not more than ten (10) business days following the conclusion of
the periods set forth in subclauses (A) and (B) of Section 6(e)(iv) below, and the Company shall
have either proceeded with the involuntary relocation under subclause (A) or failed to take the
actions necessary to cure the material adverse reduction under subclause (B). Executive’s Notice
of Termination shall set forth a Date of Termination, which date shall be one (1) month after the
date that the Notice of Termination is delivered by Executive to the Company.
(iv) For purposes of this Agreement, Executive shall have “Good Reason” to terminate
Executive’s employment pursuant to Section 6(e)(iii) if:
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(A) Without Executive’s written consent, the Company relocates Executive to a facility or
location that is outside an area within a radius of fifty (50) miles from the offices where
Executive was based just prior to such Change of Control of UTi Worldwide, and Executive gives the
Company written notice of Executive’s objection to such relocation within ten (10) business days of
being informed in writing of such relocation, and, following the 30-day period after it receives
such notice, the Company still proceeds with the involuntary relocation of Executive; or
(B) Without Executive’s written consent, the Company reduces Executive’s duties and
responsibilities such that it results in a material adverse reduction in Executive’s duties,
authority or responsibilities, Executive gives the Company written notice of Executive’s objection
to such reduction within ten (10) business days of being informed of such reduction, and the
Company fails to cure such material adverse reduction within thirty (30) days after written notice
specifying the particular acts objected to and the specific cure requested by Executive is
delivered to the Company by Executive.
For purposes of clarity, Executive shall have “Good Reason” under Section 6(e)(iv)(B)above if UTi
Worldwide no longer has its securities registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
(v) If Executive’s employment is terminated under the provisions contained in this Section
6(e), neither the Company nor the UTi Group shall have any further obligation or liability to
Executive except that Executive shall be entitled to receive (a) the Accrued Benefits and
(b) severance equal to twenty-four (24) months of Executive’s then current monthly salary as set
forth in Section 5(a), subject to the condition set forth in Section 6(e)(vi) below. Subject to
Section 23 below, such severance shall be payable in twenty-four (24) equal monthly installments
commencing within sixty (60) days after Executive’s termination of employment.
(vi) Executive agrees that it is a condition precedent to the Company’s obligations to pay the
severance payments provided for in sub-clause (b) of Section 6(e)(v) above that Executive execute a
general release and waiver prepared by the Company releasing and forever discharging the Company
and the UTi Group and each and all of their respective owners, shareholders, members, predecessors,
successors, assigns, agents, directors, officers and other representatives from any and all claims,
charges, complaints, liabilities, controversies, rights, demands, costs, and expenses (other than
the obligations of the Company set forth in Section 6(e)(v) and any of Executive’s vested benefits
under any benefit plan sponsored by the Company), and that such general release become irrevocable
within sixty (60) days of Executive’s termination of employment. Executive agrees that Executive
will not assign or transfer, or purport to assign or transfer, to any person any claim or a portion
thereof or any interest therein that Executive might have against the UTi Group.
(f) Resignation by Executive. Executive shall be entitled to terminate Executive’s
employment hereunder and the Employment Period at any time, for any or no reason, by delivering to
the Company a Notice of Termination not less than six (6) months prior to the Date of Termination
set forth therein. During the period from the Notice of Termination until the Date of
Termination, Employee acknowledges that Employee shall remain employed
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by the Company and shall continue to be bound by all applicable employment procedures,
policies, obligations and duties.
(g) Notice of Termination. Any termination of Executive’s employment by the Company
or by Executive (other than termination pursuant to Section 6(b) above) shall be communicated by a
written Notice of Termination to the other party hereto. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice
of Termination” means a notice which (i) indicates the termination provision in this Agreement
relied upon, and (ii) specifies the Date of Termination.
(h) Date of Termination. “Date of Termination” shall mean the date of death, the date
of the determination of a disability or the employment termination date specified in the Notice of
Termination, as the case may be.
7. Exclusivity of Payments. Upon termination of Executive’s employment hereunder,
Executive shall not be entitled to any severance payments or severance benefits from the Company,
UTi Worldwide or the UTi Group, other than the payments and benefits expressly provided in Section
6 of this Agreement, except for any benefits which may be due to Executive in the normal course
under any then applicable employee benefit plan or program of the Company that provides for
benefits after termination of employment in accordance with the terms of such plan or program.
Executive’s right to receive payments or benefits under this Agreement upon termination of
employment will cease if Executive breaches any provision of Sections 8 or 9 below.
8. Proprietary Information.
(a) Definition. Executive hereby acknowledges that Executive possesses and may make
use of, acquire, create, develop or add to certain confidential and/or proprietary information
regarding the UTi Group and its businesses and affiliates (whether in existence prior to, as of or
after the date hereof, collectively, “Proprietary Information”), which Proprietary Information
shall include, without limitation, all of the following materials and information (whether or not
reduced to writing and whether or not patentable or protected by copyright): trade secrets,
inventions, processes, formulae, programs, technical data, “know-how,” procedures, manuals,
confidential reports and communications, marketing methods, product sales or cost information, new
product ideas or improvements, customer-tailored solutions and other consulting products and
processes, new packaging ideas or improvements, research and development programs, identities or
lists of suppliers, vendors or customers, financial information and financial projections or any
other confidential or proprietary information relating to the UTi Group and/or its business. The
term “Proprietary Information” shall also include, without limitation, any confidential or
non-public information of suppliers or customers of the UTi Group obtained by Executive in the
course of Executive’s employment or association with the Company or the UTi Group. The term
“Proprietary Information” does not include any information that (i) at the time of disclosure is
generally available to and known by the public (other than as a result of its disclosure by
Executive), (ii) becomes available to Executive on a lawful, non-confidential basis from a person
other than the UTi Group or its suppliers or customers or its or their representatives, provided
that the source of such information was not known by Executive to be subject to an obligation of
confidentiality or otherwise disclosed such information to Executive with the reasonable
expectation that it would remain confidential.
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(b) Nondisclosure. During the term of this Agreement and thereafter, Executive will
not, without the prior express written consent of the Board of Directors of UTi Worldwide, disclose
or make any use of any Proprietary Information except as may be required in the course of the
performance of Executive’s services under this Agreement.
(c) Agreement Not to Solicit Employees and Customers. To protect the Proprietary
Information and trade secrets of the UTi Group, Executive agrees, during the term of this Agreement
and for a period of one (1) year after termination of this Agreement, not to, directly or
indirectly, either on Executive’s own behalf or on behalf of any other person or entity, (i) to
attempt to persuade, induce or solicit or employ any person who is an employee of the UTi Group or
otherwise encourage such employee to cease or terminate his or her employment with the UTi Group or
(ii) use or otherwise disclose any Proprietary Information in any attempt to persuade any customer
of the UTi Group to cease to do business or to reduce the amount of business which any customer of
the UTi Group has customarily done or contemplates doing with the UTi Group or to expand its
business with a competitor of the UTi Group.
(d) Reasonableness. Executive agrees that the covenants and agreements contained in
this Section 8 are reasonable and necessary to protect the Proprietary Information of the UTi Group
and that the covenants and agreements by Executive contained in this Section 8 shall be in addition
to any other agreements and covenants Executive may have agreed to in any other employee
proprietary information, confidentiality, non-disclosure or other similar agreement and that this
Section 8 shall not be deemed to limit such other covenants and agreements, all of which shall
continue to survive the termination of this Agreement in accordance with their respective terms. A
breach of the terms and covenants of such other covenants and agreements shall be deemed to be a
breach of the provisions of this Section 8 and this Agreement.
9. Protection of Property. All records, files, manuals, documents, specifications,
lists of customers, forms, materials, supplies, computer programs and other materials furnished to
the Executive by the UTi Group, used on its behalf or generated or obtained during the course of
the performance of the Executive’s services hereunder, shall at all times remain the property of
the Company. Upon termination of Executive’s employment with the UTi Group, Executive shall
immediately deliver to the UTi Group, or its authorized representative, all such property,
including all copies, remaining in Executive’s possession or control.
10. Specific Performance. In the event of the breach by Executive of any of the
provisions of Sections 8 or 9, the Company and the UTi Group, in addition to all other rights and
remedies they may have, may apply to any court of law or equity of competent jurisdiction for
specific performance and/or injunctive or other relief to the extent authorized by law in order to
enforce or prevent any violations of the provisions thereof.
11. Arbitration. The parties hereto acknowledge that it is in their best interests to
facilitate the informal resolution of any disputes arising out of this Agreement or otherwise by
mutual cooperation and without resorting to litigation. As a result, if either party has a legally
recognized claim or dispute arising hereunder or otherwise, including but not limited to any claim
for breach of any contract or covenant (express or implied), any dispute regarding Executive’s
termination of employment, tort claims, claims for harassment or discrimination
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(including, but not limited to, race, sex, religion, national origin, age, handicap or
disability), claims for compensation or benefits (except where a benefit plan or pension plan or
insurance policy specifies a different claims procedure) and claims for violation of public policy
or, any federal, state or other governmental law, statute, regulation or ordinance (except for
claims involving workers’ compensation benefits), and the parties are unable to reach agreement
among themselves within thirty (30) days, then the parties agree to submit the dispute to JAMS for
binding arbitration in accordance with its then-current employment rules and applicable law. If
the parties are unable to agree to an arbitrator, JAMS will provide the names of seven potential
arbitrators, giving each party the opportunity to strike three names. The remaining arbitrator
will serve as the arbitration panel. The parties agree that the arbitration must be initiated
within the time period of the statute of limitations applicable to the claim(s) if the claim(s) had
been filed in Court. Arbitration may be initiated by the aggrieved party by sending written notice
of an intent to arbitrate by registered certified mail to all parties and to JAMS. The notice must
contain a description of the dispute, the amount involved and the remedies sought. All fees and
expenses of the arbitrator will be borne by the Company. Each party will pay for the fees and
expenses of its own attorneys, experts, witnesses, and preparation and presentation of proofs and
post-hearing briefs, unless the party prevails on a claim for which attorneys’ fees are recoverable
by statute, in which case the arbitrator may award attorneys’ fees and costs to the prevailing
party.
12. Representation by Counsel. Executive acknowledges that Executive has been given
the opportunity to consult legal counsel and seek such advice and consultation as Executive deems
appropriate or necessary.
13. Successors; UTi Group. This Agreement is personal to the Executive and is not
assignable by the Executive. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
Company and its successors and assigns. If a particular action is required to be taken, or a
particular notice is required to be given, by the Company, and such action or notice is in fact
taken by, or such notice is in fact given by, UTi Worldwide or another member of the UTi Group,
then such action or notice shall be deemed to have been taken or given by the Company.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, Executive agrees that
Executive is an employee only of the Company (or it successors or assigns, if applicable) and not
an employee of any other entity or member of the UTi Group. It is agreed that the Company may
assign Executive to another member of the UTi Group for payroll purposes.
14. Notice. For purposes of this Agreement, notices, demands and all other
communications provided for in the Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been
duly given when personally delivered, or if sent by overnight, commercial air courier service, on
the second business day after being delivered to the air courier service, or if mailed, on the
fifth day after being sent by first class, certified or registered mail, return receipt requested,
postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
| If to Executive: | At Executive’s address as indicated on the books and records of the Company. | |||
| If to Company: | At the Company’s executive headquarters (with a copy to UTi Worldwide Inc. at its executive headquarters). |
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Such communications may also be delivered to such other address as any party may have furnished to
the other in writing in accordance herewith, except that notices of change of address shall be
effective only upon receipt thereof.
15. Section 280G. To the extent that Section 280G and any related provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), are applicable, Executive’s payments and
benefits under this Agreement and all other arrangements or programs shall not, in the aggregate,
exceed the maximum amount that may be paid to Executive without triggering golden parachute
penalties under Section 280G and related provisions of the Code, as determined in good faith by the
Company’s independent auditors. If Executive’s benefits must be cut back to avoid triggering such
penalties, such benefits shall be reduced such that the reduction of compensation to be provided to
Executive as a result thereof is minimized. In applying this principle, the reduction shall be
made in a manner consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and where two
economically equivalent amounts are subject to reduction but payable at different times, such
amounts shall be reduced on a pro rata basis but not below zero. Executive and the Company agree
to reasonably cooperate with each other in connection with any administrative or judicial
proceedings concerning the existence or amount of golden parachute penalties on payments or
benefits Executive receives.
16. Resignation from Positions. Upon Executive’s cessation of employment with the
Company for any reason, Executive agrees that Executive shall be deemed to have resigned as an
officer and as a director from every entity and company of the UTi Group on which Executive is then
serving as an officer or director, and any other entity or company on which Executive is then
serving as a director or officer at the request of the Company or the UTi Group, in each case
effective as of the date of cessation of Executive’s employment. In addition, if (a) Executive
gives the Company notice that either Executive desires to terminate this Agreement pursuant to
Section 2 above or that Executive desires to terminate Executive’s employment pursuant to Section
6(f) above, or (b) the Company gives notice to Executive that the Company desires to terminate this
Agreement pursuant to Section 2 above or that the Company desires to terminate Executive’s
employment pursuant to Section 6(d) above, then in each case Executive agrees that at the request
of either the Company or UTi Worldwide that Executive shall promptly resign, as requested by either
the Company or UTi Worldwide, as an officer or director from every entity and company of the UTi
Group on which Executive is then serving as an officer or director, and any other entity or company
on which Executive is then serving as a director or officer at the request of the Company or UTi
Worldwide. Executive hereby grants the corporate secretary of UTi Worldwide an irrevocable power of
attorney to execute on behalf of Executive all such resignations and documents and instruments and
take all such other actions as reasonably necessary to carry out the intention of this Section.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with the documents referenced herein,
contains the entire agreement of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersede any and all other offer letters, agreements and understandings, either oral or in
writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the employment of Employee by the Company.
Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, written, oral or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of
any party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other agreement, statement or promise not
contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding.
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18. Amendment; Waiver; Governing Law. No provisions of this Agreement may be
modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in a
writing signed by Executive and by such officer of the Company as may be specifically designated by
UTi Worldwide. No waiver by either party hereto at any time of any breach by the other party
hereto of, or compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such
other party shall be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same
or at any prior or subsequent time. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of
this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of California or if Executive is not employed in
California, the jurisdiction where Executive is employed by the Company.
19. Validity. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or provisions of
this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this
Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect.
20. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same
instrument.
21. Survivability. The provisions in Sections 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19
and 21 of this Agreement shall survive any termination of this Agreement.
22. Withholding of Taxes; Tax Reporting. The Company may withhold from any amounts
payable under this Agreement all such taxes, and may file with appropriate governmental authorities
all such information, returns or other reports with respect to the tax consequences of any amounts
payable under this Agreement, as may, in its reasonable judgment, be required by law.
23. Section 409A Compliance. Executive is solely responsible and liable for the
satisfaction of any federal, state, province or local taxes that may arise with respect to this
Agreement (including any taxes arising under Section 409A of the Code, except to the extent
otherwise specifically provided in a written agreement with the Company). Neither the Company nor
any of its employees, officers, directors, or service providers shall have any obligation
whatsoever to pay such taxes, to prevent Executive from incurring them, or to mitigate or protect
Executive from any such tax liabilities. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the
contrary, if any amounts that become due under this Agreement on account of Executive’s termination
of employment constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of
the Code, payment of such amounts shall not commence until Executive incurs a “separation from
service” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(h) and, for purposes of any such
provision of this Agreement, references to a “termination,” “termination of employment” or like
terms shall mean “separation from service”. If, at the time of Executive’s termination of
employment under this Agreement, Executive is a “specified employee” (under Section 409A of the
Code), any payments that constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of
Section 409A of the Code on account of Executive’s “separation from service” and that are not
exempt from Section 409A of the Code as involuntary separation pay or a short-term deferral (or
otherwise) will not be paid until after the end of the sixth calendar month beginning after
Executive’s separation from service (the “409A
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Suspension Period”). Within 14 calendar days after the end of the 409A Suspension Period, Executive
shall be paid a lump sum payment in cash equal to any payments delayed because of the preceding
sentence, together with interest on them for the period of delay at a rate not less than the
average prime interest rate published in the Wall Street Journal on any day chosen by the Company
during that period. Thereafter, Executive shall receive any remaining benefits as if there had not
been an earlier delay. With regard to any provision herein that provides for reimbursement of costs
and expenses or in-kind benefits, except as permitted by Section 409A of the Code, all such
payments shall be made on or before the last day of the calendar year following the calendar year
in which the expense occurred.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the date first above
written.
“Company”
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UTi, Services, Inc., a California corporation |
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| By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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Title: Authorized Signatory |
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“Executive”
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/s/ Xxxx X. Xxxxxxxx |
GUARANTEE
In order to induce Executive to enter into the foregoing Employment Agreement, UTi Worldwide
Inc. hereby unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees to Executive and Executive’s estate and
legal representatives that it will cause the Company named in the Employment Agreement to perform
each and all of its obligations under the Employment Agreement in accordance with the terms
thereof. This guarantee of performance is a principal obligation of the undersigned and shall
continue in full force and effect notwithstanding any amendments or modifications to the Employment
Agreement.
| UTi Worldwide Inc., | ||||
| a BVI corporation | ||||
| By: /s/ Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx
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| Title: Director |
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EXHIBIT A TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
For purposes of the attached Employment Agreement, a “Change of Control of UTi Worldwide” shall be
deemed to have occurred if:
(i) a sale, transfer, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets and
properties of UTi Worldwide is closed or consummated;
(ii) any “person,” “entity” or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) and
14(d)(2)) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), other than UTi
Worldwide or any majority owned subsidiary of UTi Worldwide, becomes the “beneficial owner” (as
defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of UTi
Worldwide representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of UTi Worldwide’s
then outstanding securities that have the right to vote in the election of directors generally;
provided, however, that the following shall not constitute a “Change of Control of UTi Worldwide”
for purposes of this subclause (ii):
(a) any acquisition directly from UTi Worldwide (excluding any acquisition resulting from the
exercise of a conversion or exchange privilege in respect of outstanding convertible or
exchangeable securities); or
(b) any acquisition by an employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by
UTi Worldwide or any entity controlled by UTi Worldwide;
(iii) during any period of two consecutive years during the term of this Employment Agreement,
individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board of Directors of UTi Worldwide
cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority thereof, unless the election of each
director who was not a director at the beginning of such period has been approved in advance by
directors representing at least two-thirds of the directors then in office who were directors at
the beginning of the period; or
(iv) UTi Worldwide is dissolved or liquidated or a merger, reorganization, or consolidation
involving UTi Worldwide is closed or consummated, other than a merger, reorganization, or
consolidation in which holders of the combined voting power of UTi Worldwide’s then outstanding
securities that have the right to vote in the election of directors generally immediately prior to
such transaction own, either directly or indirectly, fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined
voting power of the securities entitled to vote in the election of directors generally of the
merged, reorganized or consolidated entity (or its parent company) immediately following such
transaction.
