EXHIBIT 10.25
AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
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Tularik Inc., Xxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000, its
affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, successors and assigns and the employees,
officers, directors and agents thereof (collectively referred to throughout this
Agreement as "Tularik"), and Xxxx X. XxXxxxxxxx, 000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxx
Xxxxx, XX 00000 ("Xx. XxXxxxxxxx") agree that:
1. Last Day of Employment. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx'x last day of employment
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with Tularik is September 30, 1999.
2. Resignation. Effective as of September 30, 1999, Xx. XxXxxxxxxx
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hereby resigns as President of Tularik and as an officer or director of any
affiliated or related entities.
3. Consideration. In consideration for signing this Agreement and
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General Release and compliance with the promises made herein, Tularik agrees:
a. to pay to Xx. XxXxxxxxxx salary equal to $11,538.46 bi-weekly,
less lawful deductions, for a period commencing on October 1, 1999 and ending on
the later to occur of: (i) December 31, 1999; and (ii) the earlier to occur of
(A) June 30, 2000; and (B) the date Xx. XxXxxxxxxx secures "employment" with
another entity (hereinafter, the "Successor Employment Date"). For purposes of
this Agreement, the phrase "employment" shall be understood to include any
occupation, profession, trade, business or commercial activity to which Xx.
XxXxxxxxxx devotes a substantial portion of his time, irrespective of whether
Xx. XxXxxxxxxx receives compensation (including, without limitation, cash,
equity or in-kind) for such activity. In the event Xx. XxXxxxxxxx secures
employment with another entity following December 31, 1999 but prior to June 30,
2000, Tularik shall, for a period commencing on the Successor Employment Date
and ending on June 30, 2000, pay Xx. XxXxxxxxxx salary equal to the difference,
if any, between: (I) $11,538.46 bi-weekly, less lawful deductions; and (II) the
remuneration received by Xx. XxXxxxxxxx from such employment for equivalent
periods. In the event the remuneration received by Xx. XxXxxxxxxx from such
employment for equivalent periods at any time exceeds $11,538.46 bi-weekly, less
lawful deductions, Tularik shall be relieved of the obligation to pay to Xx.
XxXxxxxxxx salary for such equivalent period. In the event Xx. XxXxxxxxxx shall
die prior to June 30, 2000, Xx. XxXxxxxxxx'x beneficiary shall be entitled to
receive a payment equal to $11,538.46 bi-weekly, less lawful deductions, for a
period commencing on the date of Xx. XxXxxxxxxx'x death and ending on June 30,
2000. In the event Xx. XxXxxxxxxx receives non-cash compensation from such
employment, the remuneration received by Xx. XxXxxxxxxx from such employment for
equivalent periods for purposes of Section 3(a)(II) above shall be deemed to
equal the fair market value of such compensation;
b. to pay to Xx. XxXxxxxxxx accrued but unused vacation pay equal to
$5,591.54 in the October 14, 1999 bi-weekly paycheck;
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c. to maintain Tularik's contribution to the medical, dental, vision
and prescription drug coverage provided to Xx. XxXxxxxxxx and his eligible
dependents, under the same terms and conditions (including those for co-pays,
deductibles and premium contributions) as those applicable to Tularik's regular
salaried employees until the earlier to occur of: (i) June 30, 2000; and (ii)
the date Xx. XxXxxxxxxx becomes fully eligible for any such coverage from a new
employer, it being understood that "fully eligible" shall mean eligible for such
coverage without regard to any waiting period or pre-existing condition clauses
that may be contained in such new employer's benefit plans;
d. to vest 37,500 options to purchase Tularik common stock previously
granted to Xx. XxXxxxxxxx as of September 30, 1999, notwithstanding that such
options would not otherwise be fully vested until December 31, 1999;
provided, however, that the foregoing payments and services shall not be made or
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provided to Xx. XxXxxxxxxx unless Tularik receives the letter from Xx.
XxXxxxxxxx in the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A" at least seven (7) days
following the day he executes this Agreement and General Release.
4. Covenants of Xx. XxXxxxxxxx. In consideration for the execution
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by Tularik of this Agreement and General Release and compliance with the
promises made herein, Xx. XxXxxxxxxx covenants and agrees to apprise Tularik of
the date that Xx. XxXxxxxxxx secures employment (as that term is used herein)
and the date Xx. XxXxxxxxxx becomes fully eligible for any medical, dental,
vision and prescription drug coverage from an employer. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx shall
provide Tularik with a paycheck stub evidencing the foregoing on or immediately
following the Successor Employment Date. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx covenants and agrees to
return and deliver (i) all documents and written materials and (ii) all Tularik-
owned property in good repair and working condition to the Tularik corporate
offices on or before December 31, 1999. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx will refrain from
criticizing, expressly or impliedly, the past and present decisions, policies
and practices of Tularik, including its affiliates, and any officer, employee
and director thereof and from making any disparaging statements or remarks about
Tularik, its affiliates, its directors, officers, employees and those persons
having any business relationship with Tularik and its affiliates, including
their competitors. Tularik will refrain from making any disparaging statements
or remarks about Xx. XxXxxxxxxx or his job performance. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx agrees
to be available to assist Tularik and fully cooperate in any matters relating to
actions taken or decisions made in his capacity as an employee of Tularik at any
time on or before December 31, 1999.
5. No Consideration Absent Execution of this Agreement. Mr.
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XxXxxxxxxx understands and agrees that he would not receive the monies and/or
benefits specified in paragraph "3" above, except for his execution of this
Agreement and General Release and the fulfillment of the promises contained
herein. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx understands and agrees that the monies and/or benefits
specified in paragraph "3" above are greater than the monies and/or benefits
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Xx. XxXxxxxxxx would have received in the event paragraph "7" below did not
release Tularik from any and all claims under the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act of 1967, as amended.
6. Revocation. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx may revoke this Agreement and General
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Release for a period of seven (7) days following the day he executes this
Agreement and General Release. Any revocation within this period must be
submitted, in writing, to Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx and state, "I hereby revoke my
acceptance of our Agreement and General Release." The revocation must be
personally delivered to Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx or his designee, or mailed to Xxxxxxx
X. Xxxxxxx and postmarked within seven (7) days of execution of this Agreement
and General Release. This Agreement and General Release shall not become
effective or enforceable until the revocation period has expired. If the last
day of the revocation period is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in
California, then the revocation period shall not expire until the next following
day which is not a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday.
7. General Release of Claim. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx knowingly and
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voluntarily releases and forever discharges Tularik, of and from any and all
claims, known and unknown, which against Tularik, Xx. XxXxxxxxxx, his heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns (referred to collectively
throughout this Agreement as "Xx. XxXxxxxxxx") have or may have as of the date
of execution of this Agreement and General Release, including, but not limited
to, any alleged violation of:
. The National Labor Relations Act, as amended;
. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
. Sections 1981 through 1988 of Title 42 of the United States Code, as
amended;
. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended;
. The Immigration Reform Control Act, as amended;
. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended;
. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended;
. The Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended;
. The Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended;
. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993;
. The California Occupational Safety and Health Act, as amended;
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. The California Fair Employment and Housing Act, as amended;
. The California Civil Rights Act, as amended;
. The California Minimum Wage Law, as amended;
. Equal Pay Law for California, as amended;
. any other federal, state or local civil or human rights law or any other
local, state or federal law, regulation or ordinance;
. any public policy, contract, tort, or common law; or
. any allegation for costs, fees, or other expenses including attorneys' fees
incurred in these matters.
8. No Claims Permitted. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx waives his right to file any
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charge or complaint on his own behalf and/or to participate in any charge or
complaint which may be made by any other person or organization on his behalf
before any federal, state or local court or administrative agency against
Tularik, except as such waiver is prohibited by law. Should any such charge or
complaint be filed Xx. XxXxxxxxxx agrees that he will not accept any relief or
recovery therefrom. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx confirms that no charge, complaint, or
action exists in any forum or form. Except as prohibited by law, in the event
that any such claim is filed, it shall be dismissed with prejudice upon
presentation of this Agreement and General Release and Xx. XxXxxxxxxx shall
reimburse Tularik for the costs, including attorney's fees, of defending any
such action.
9. No Participation In Claims. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx waives any right to in
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any way voluntarily assist any individual or entity in commencing or prosecuting
any action or proceeding including, but not limited to, any administrative
agency claims, charges or complaints and/or any lawsuit against Tularik, or to
in any way voluntarily participate or cooperate in any such action or
proceeding, except as such waiver is prohibited law.
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10. Confidentiality. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx and his attorney agree not to
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disclose any information regarding the existence or substance of this Agreement
and General Release.
11. No Future Application for Employment. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx shall not
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apply in the future for employment with Tularik.
12. Governing Law and Interpretation. This Agreement and General
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Release shall be governed and conformed in accordance with the laws of the State
of California without regard to its conflict of laws provision. Should any
provision of this Agreement and General Release be declared illegal or
unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction and cannot be modified to
be enforceable, including the general release language such provision shall
immediately become null and void, leaving the remainder of this Agreement and
General Release in full force and effect. However, if any portion of the
general release language were ruled to be unenforceable for any reason, Xx.
XxXxxxxxxx shall return the consideration paid hereunder to Tularik.
13. Nonadmission of Wrongdoing. Xx. XxXxxxxxxx agrees that neither
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this Agreement and General Release nor the furnishing of the consideration for
this Release shall be deemed or construed at anytime for any purpose as an
admission by Tularik of any liability or unlawful conduct of any kind.
14. Amendment. This Agreement and General Release may not be
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modified, altered or changed except upon express written consent of both Parties
wherein specific reference is made to this Agreement and General Release.
15. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and General Release sets forth
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the entire agreement between the parties hereto, and fully supersedes any prior
agreements or understandings between the parties.
XX. XXXXXXXXXX HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT HE HAS AT LEAST TWENTY-ONE (21)
DAYS TO CONSIDER THIS AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE AND HAS BEEN ADVISED IN
WRITING TO CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND
GENERAL RELEASE. HAVING ELECTED TO EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE,
TO FULFILL THE PROMISES SET FORTH HEREIN, AND TO RECEIVE THEREBY THE SUMS AND
BENEFITS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH "3" ABOVE, XX. XXXXXXXXXX FREELY AND KNOWINGLY,
AND AFTER DUE CONSIDERATION, ENTERS INTO THIS AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE
INTENDING TO WAIVE, SETTLE AND RELEASE ALL CLAIMS HE HAS OR MIGHT HAVE AGAINST
TULARIK INC.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto knowingly and voluntarily executed this
Agreement and General Release as of the date set forth below:
/s/ Xxxx X. XxXxxxxxxx
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Witness Xxxx X. XxXxxxxxxx
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Date Date
Tularik Inc.
By: /s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
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Name
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Title
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Date
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EXHIBIT A
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Tularik Inc.
Xxx Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxx Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Re: Agreement and General Release
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Dear Xxxx:
On September 30th, 1999 I executed an Agreement and General Release
between Tularik Inc. and me. I was advised, in writing, to consult with an
attorney of my choosing, prior to executing this Agreement and General Release.
More than seven (7) days have elapsed since I executed the above-
mentioned Agreement and General Release. I have at no time revoked my
acceptance or execution of that Agreement and General Release and hereby
reaffirm my acceptance of that Agreement and General Release. Therefore, in
accordance with the terms of our Agreement and General Release, I hereby request
payment of the monies described in paragraph 3 of that Agreement.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Xxxx X. XxXxxxxxxx
Xxxx X. XxXxxxxxxx
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Xxxx X. XxXxxxxxxx
000 Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxx
Xxx Xxxxx, XX 00000
Re: Agreement and General Release
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Dear Xxxx:
This letter confirms that on , I personally delivered or
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forwarded to you the enclosed Agreement and General Release. You have until
to consider this Agreement and General Release. To this end, we advise you
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to consult with an attorney of your choosing prior to executing this Agreement
and General Release.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Chief Executive Officer
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