Common use of Effect on Options Clause in Contracts

Effect on Options. If the Option is to be assumed by the successor corporation (or the parent thereof) in connection with a Change in Control (as defined in the Plan) or is otherwise to be continued in full force and effect pursuant to the terms of the Change in Control transaction, then none of the Options shall vest on an accelerated basis upon the occurrence of that Change in Control, and the Participant shall accordingly continue to vest the Options in one or more installments in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. However, upon a termination of Participant’s employment due to reasons covered by sub-section (a) under section 6 (1), by section 6 (2) or by section 6 (4) of “Termination of Employment” in this Agreement within twelve (12) months following such Change in Control, all the Options shall automatically vest in full on an accelerated basis so that such Option shall immediately become exercisable and may be exercised for any or all of those option shares as vested shares. The Option shall remain so exercisable until the Expiration Date.