CHANGE OF CONTROL AGREEMENT [Tier 1 Form]Change of Control Agreement • October 2nd, 2009 • Dole Food Co Inc • Agricultural production-crops • California
This Change of Control Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into effective this xxth day of xx, 200x, between you and Dole Food Company, Inc. You are a key executive at Dole and an integral part of its management. We recognize that the possibility of a change of control of Dole may result in the departure or distraction of management to the detriment of Dole and its stockholders. We wish to assure you of fair severance should your employment terminate in specified circumstances following a change of control of Dole and to assure you of certain other benefits upon a change of control. The capitalized terms used in this Agreement either are defined in the Appendices at the end of this Agreement or otherwise are defined in the body of this Agreement. In consideration of your continued employment with Dole and other good and valuable consideration, you and Dole agree as follows:
