Common use of Single Trigger Change in Control Clause in Contracts

Single Trigger Change in Control. Notwithstanding Section 4(a) above, if, upon a Change in Control, Participant does not receive a Replacement Award, then all unvested Shares subject to the Award shall immediately become vested and nonforfeitable and subject to settlement and transfer under Section 7 as of the date on which the Change in Control occurs; provided, however, if the Change in Control does not constitute a change in the ownership or effective control of the Company or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of the Company as provided under Code Section 409A and the Treasury Regulations and other guidance promulgated or issued thereunder (“Section 409A”, and any such transaction, a “Section 409A Change in Control”), and if the Award constitutes deferred compensation under Section 409A, then the right to the Shares subject to the Award shall vest and be nonforfeitable as of the date of the Change in Control but the settlement and transfer of the Shares under Section 7 shall not occur until the Vesting Date or other payment date under Section 7.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Equifax Inc), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Equifax Inc), Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (Equifax Inc)