Common use of Acceleration Upon a Change in Control Clause in Contracts

Acceleration Upon a Change in Control. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (defined below) the Restricted Stock and Stock Options that have been granted to Employee pursuant to award agreements from the Employer under Section 8(a), or which have otherwise been previously granted to Employee under an award agreement from the Employer; and which awards are unvested at the time of the Change in Control, will vest sixty (60) days after the Change in Control event occurs (unless vesting earlier pursuant to the terms of an award agreement). If the Employee is terminated by the Employer without Cause during such sixty (60) day period, all of the unvested Restricted Stock and Stock Options granted pursuant to such award agreements will vest on the date of termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Change in Control" shall have the same meaning as the term "Change in Control" as set forth in the Stock Plan; provided, however, that a Change in Control shall not include any event as a result of which one or more of the following persons or entities possess, immediately after such event, over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the Employer or, if applicable, a successor entity: (a) Xxx Xxxxx; (b) individuals related to Xxx Xxxxx by blood, marriage or adoption, or the estate of any such individual; or (c) any entity (including, but not limited to, a partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company) in which one or more individuals or estates described in clauses (a) and (b) hereof possess over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power or beneficial interests of such entity. The Committee (as defined in the Stock Plan) shall have the sole discretion to interpret the foregoing provisions of this paragraph.

Acceleration Upon a Change in Control. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (defined below) the Restricted restricted Common Stock, stock options, and Performance Stock and Stock Options that have been granted to Employee Officer pursuant to an award agreements agreement from the Employer under Section 8(aSections 8(a)(i),(ii) and (iii), or which have otherwise been previously granted to Employee Officer under an award agreement from the Employer; and which awards are unvested at the time of the Change in Control, will vest sixty (60) days after the Change in Control event occurs (unless vesting earlier pursuant to the terms of an award agreement). If the Employee Officer is terminated by the Employer without Cause other than for egregious circumstances during such sixty (60) day period, all of the unvested Restricted restricted Common Stock, stock options, and Performance Stock and Stock Options granted pursuant to such award agreements will vest on the date of termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Change in Control" shall have the same meaning as the term "Change in Control" as set forth in the Stock Plan; provided, however, that a Change in Control shall not include any event as a result of which one or more of the following persons or entities possess, immediately after such event, over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the Employer or, if applicable, a successor entity: (a) Xxx Xxxxx; (b) individuals related to Xxx Xxxxx by blood, marriage or adoption, or the estate of any such individual; or (c) any entity (including, but not limited to, a partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company) in which one or more individuals or estates described in clauses (a) and (b) hereof possess over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power or beneficial interests of such entity. The Committee (as defined in the Stock Plan) shall have the sole discretion to interpret the foregoing provisions of this paragraph.

Acceleration Upon a Change in Control. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (defined below) the Restricted Stock and Stock Options that have been granted to Employee Executive pursuant to award agreements from the Employer under Section 8(a), ) or which have otherwise been previously granted to Employee Executive under an award agreement from the Employer; and which awards are unvested at the time of the Change in Control, will vest sixty (60) days after the Change in Control event occurs (unless vesting earlier pursuant to the terms of an award agreement). If the Employee Executive is terminated by the Employer without Cause during such sixty (60) day period, all of the unvested Restricted Stock and Stock Options granted pursuant to such award agreements will vest on the date of termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Change in Control" shall have the same meaning as the term "Change in Control" as set forth in the Stock Plan; provided, however, that a Change in Control shall not include any event as a result of which one or more of the following persons or entities possess, immediately after such event, over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the Employer or, if applicable, a successor entity: (a) Xxx Xxxxx; (b) individuals related to Xxx Xxxxx by blood, marriage or adoption, or the estate of any such individual; or (c) any entity (including, but not limited to, a partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company) in which one or more individuals or estates described in clauses (a) and (b) hereof possess over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power or beneficial interests of such entity. The Committee (as defined in the Stock Plan) shall have the sole discretion to interpret the foregoing provisions of this paragraph.

Acceleration Upon a Change in Control. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (defined below) the Restricted restricted Common Stock and Stock Options stock options that have been granted to Employee Officer pursuant to an award agreements agreement from the Employer under Section 8(aSections 8(a)(i) and (ii), or which have been otherwise been previously granted to Employee Officer under an award agreement from the Employer; and which awards are unvested at the time of the Change in Control, will vest sixty (60) days after the Change in Control event occurs (unless vesting earlier pursuant to the terms of an the award agreement). If the Employee Officer is terminated by the Employer without Cause other than for egregious circumstances during such sixty (60) day period, all of the unvested Restricted restricted Common Stock and Stock Options stock options granted pursuant to such award agreements will vest on the date of termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Change in Control" shall have the same meaning as the term "Change in Control" as set forth in the Stock Plan; provided, however, that a Change in Control shall not include any event as a result of which one or more of the following persons or entities possess, immediately after such event, over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the Employer or, if applicable, a successor entity: (a) Xxx Xxxxx; (b) individuals related to Xxx Xxxxx by blood, marriage or adoption, or the estate of any such individual; or (c) any entity (including, but not limited to, a partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company) in which one or more individuals or estates described in clauses (a) and (b) hereof possess over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power or beneficial interests of such entity. The Committee (as defined in the Stock Plan) shall have the sole discretion to interpret the foregoing provisions of this paragraph.

Acceleration Upon a Change in Control. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (defined below) the Restricted Stock and Stock Options that have been granted to Employee pursuant to award agreements from the Employer under Section 8(a), or which have otherwise been previously granted to Employee under an award agreement from the Employer; and which awards are unvested at the time of the Change in Control, will vest sixty (60) days after the Change in Control event occurs (unless vesting earlier pursuant to the terms of an award agreement). If the Employee is terminated by the Employer without Cause during such sixty (60) day period, all of the unvested Restricted Stock and Stock Options granted pursuant to such award agreements will vest on the date of termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Change in Control" shall have the same meaning as the term "Change in Control" as set forth in the Stock Plan; provided, however, that a Change in Control shall not include any event as a result of which one or more of the following persons or entities possess, immediately after such event, over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the Employer Employer, or, if applicable, a successor entity: (a) Xxx XxxxxTyson Limited Partnership, or any successor entity; (b) individuals related to Xxx Xxxxx by blood, marriage or adoption, or the estate of any such individualindividual (including Xxx Xxxxx); or (c) any entity (including, but not limited to, a partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company) in which one or more of the entities, individuals or estates described in clauses (a) and (b) hereof possess over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power or beneficial interests of such entity. The Committee (as defined in the Stock Plan) shall have the sole discretion to interpret the foregoing provisions of this paragraph.

Acceleration Upon a Change in Control. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (defined below) the Restricted Stock restricted stock, stock options and Stock Options performance stock that have been granted to Employee Executive pursuant to an award agreements agreement from the Employer under Section 8(a)Sections 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5, or which have otherwise been previously granted to Employee Executive under an award agreement from the Employer; and which awards are unvested at the time of the Change in Control, will vest sixty (60) days after the Change in Control event occurs (unless vesting earlier pursuant to the terms of an the award agreement). If the Employee Executive is terminated by the Employer without Cause other than for egregious circumstances during such sixty (60) day period, all of the unvested Restricted Stock restricted stock, stock options and Stock Options performance stock granted pursuant to such award agreements will vest on the date of termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Change in Control" shall have the same meaning as the term "Change in Control" as set forth in the Stock Plan; provided, however, that a Change in Control shall not include any event as a result of which one or more of the following persons or entities possess, immediately after such event, over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the Employer or, if applicable, a successor entity: (a) Xxx Xxxxx; (b) individuals related to Xxx Xxxxx by blood, marriage or adoption, or the estate of any such individual; or (c) any entity (including, but not limited to, a partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company) in which one or more individuals or estates described in clauses (a) and (b) hereof possess over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power or beneficial interests of such entity. The Committee (as defined in the Stock Plan) shall have the sole discretion to interpret the foregoing provisions of this paragraph."

Acceleration Upon a Change in Control. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (defined below) the Restricted Stock restricted stock, stock options and Stock Options performance stock that have been granted to Employee Executive pursuant to an award agreements agreement from the Employer under Section 8(a)Sections 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5, or which have otherwise been previously granted to Employee Executive under an award agreement from the Employer; and which awards are unvested at the time of the Change in Control, will vest sixty (60) days after the Change in Control event occurs (unless vesting earlier pursuant to the terms of an the award agreement). If the Employee Executive is terminated by the Employer without Cause other than for egregious circumstances during such sixty (60) day period, all of the unvested Restricted Stock restricted stock, stock options and Stock Options performance stock granted pursuant to such award agreements will vest on the date of termination. For purposes of this Agreement, the term "Change in Control" shall have the same meaning as the term "Change in Control" as set forth in the Stock Plan; provided, however, that a Change in Control shall not include any event as a result of which one or more of the following persons or entities possess, immediately after such event, over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the Employer or, if applicable, a successor entity: (a) Xxx Xxxxx; (b) individuals related to Xxx Xxxxx by blood, marriage or adoption, or the estate of any such individual; or (c) any entity (including, but not limited to, a partnership, corporation, trust or limited liability company) in which one or more individuals or estates described in clauses (a) and (b) hereof possess over fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power or beneficial interests of such entity. The Committee (as defined in the Stock Plan) shall have the sole discretion to interpret the foregoing provisions of this paragraph.”