Exhibit 4.6
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THE UNDERSIGNED:
1. ASM LITHOGRAPHY HOLDING N.V., located at xx Xxx 0000, Xxxxxxxxx, Xxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx; in accordance with article 2:146 of the Dutch Civil Code,
hereby duly represented by Xx. X. Xxxx and Xx. X. Xxxxxxx respectively the
Chairman and Secretary of the Supervisory Board of ASM Lithography Holding
N.V., hereinafter referred to as: "ASML";
and
2. XX. X. X. XXXXXXXX, born on 31st August, 1944 and residing at Xxxxxxxxxx
000, 0000 XX, Xxxxxxxxx, hereinafter referred to as: "Xx. XxXxxxxx";
HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. TASKS AND DUTIES
1.1 As of 1 JANUARY, 2001 or so much earlier as possible, ASML employs Xx.
XxXxxxxx as EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATIONS. Xx.
XxXxxxxx hereby accepts such employment, upon the terms and conditions as
set forth in this agreement.
Xx. XxXxxxxx will be appointed by the Supervisory Board of ASML as Member
of the Board of Management of ASML once the Annual General Meeting of
Shareholders of ASML, scheduled on 22 March 2001, has been informed on the
intended appointment.
1.2 Xx. XxXxxxxx agrees to devote his best efforts, attention and abilities to
the business and the affairs of ASML. Xx. XxXxxxxx shall, at all times,
observe the best interests of ASML and its affiliated or group companies.
1.3 Except for prior written consent of the Supervisory Board of ASML, Xx.
XxXxxxxx shall not undertake any other paid or unpaid duties or activities
for or on behalf of third parties, or perform these duties or activities on
his own behalf, during the course of this agreement.
2. DURATION OF THE AGREEMENT AND TERMINATION
2.1 This agreement shall be in force for a period of five years. The effective
start date of this agreement is 1 November, 2000. During the course of this
agreement, both ASML and Xx XxXxxxxx may terminate this agreement. A notice
period of six months shall apply in case ASML terminates and a notice
period of three months shall apply in case Xx. XxXxxxxx terminates. Any
notice hereunder will be given per the end of a calendar month.
2.2 No later than 31 December, 2004, ASML and Xx. XxXxxxxx will discuss the
possibilities and conditions of an extension of the employment relationship
after 31
October, 2005. If agreement on an extension is not reached before 1 May,
2005, this agreement will end automatically on 31 October, 2005.
2.3 In the case ASML terminates this agreement during its initial term of five
years, Xx XxXxxxxx will be entitled to a severance payment equal to the
lesser of:
(a) the gross all-in base salary as mentioned in article 3.1 for the
remaining term of this agreement;
(b) one annual gross all-in base salary as mentioned in article 3.1,
unless such termination takes place for an "urgent cause" in the sense
of article 7:678 of the Dutch Civil Code.
2.4 Apart from the severance payment set out in article 2.3, Xx. XxXxxxxx shall
not be entitled to any further payment of severance, damages or the like in
case of termination of the employment agreement.
2.5 ASML and Xx. XxXxxxxx hereby declare that the severance payment as set out
in article 2.3 is fair, reasonable and sufficient payment in relation to
the termination of his employment agreement during the course of the
five-year period.
3. SALARY
3.1 The gross all-in base salary per annum to which Xx. XxXxxxxx shall be
entitled amounts to NLG 700,000. - (Dutch Guilders), including 8% holiday
allowance. The salary will be paid in 12 equal parts at the end of each
calendar month. The Supervisory Board will review annually whether, in its
opinion, an increase in the gross all-in base salary is justified.
3.2 ASML and Xx. XxXxxxxx will jointly put forward a request with the Dutch tax
authorities to be able to apply the so-called 35%-tax ruling or its
equivalent.
3.3 Without prejudice to the reference in article 3.2 related to the request
for the 35%-tax-ruling or its equivalent, the salary payments mentioned in
article 3.1 and other remuneration mentioned in this agreement shall be
subject to the usual statutory withholdings, such as tax, social insurance
and social security premiums.
3.4 The payments mentioned in this agreement shall be made to a Dutch bank
account to be indicated by Xx. XxXxxxxx.
4. BONUS AND STOCK OPTIONS
4.1 Xx. XxXxxxxx is entitled to a yearly bonus up to a maximum of 60% of his
annual gross all-in base salary. The bonus is determined by the Supervisory
Board and will be related to specific pre-set targets and the actual
results of ASML over such year. The Supervisory Board has the authority to
amend the bonus system whenever it feels that such amendment is required or
advisable.
4.2 The bonus referred to in article 4.1 shall be paid by ASML to Xx. XxXxxxxx
within four months after the end of the calendar year.
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4.3 Xx XxXxxxxx is entitled to a sign on bonus of a one time payment of FL.
177.700 gross, payable 30th April 2001 the latest.
4.4 Xx. XxXxxxxx is not entitled to a bonus mentioned in article 4.1:
(a) that relates to a year during which he was not able to perform his
duties due to illness for a consecutive period of four months or more,
or;
(b) that relates to a year in which he was suspended for any period of
time.
4.5 Xx. XxXxxxxx shall be entitled to 250,000 stock options in ASML upon
signing of this agreement under the terms and conditions, set forth in the
ASML Incentive Option Program (Appendix 1).
4.6 Xx. XxXxxxxx will be eligible to participate in the ASML Management Option
Program as approved by the Supervisory Board of ASML (Appendix 2).
5. COMPANY CAR
5.1 Xx. XxXxxxxx will be entitled to a company car that shall be leased by
ASML. The cost of the lease shall be borne by ASML to a maximum of NLG
3,500. - per month.
6. EXPENSES
6.1 Xx. XxXxxxxx will be entitled to a net expense allowance amounting to NLG
500 - per month to cover any expenses properly incurred by Xx. XxXxxxxx in
the performance of his duties.
7. HOLIDAYS
7.1 Xx. XxXxxxxx shall be entitled to 30 holidays per annum. He is entitled to
enjoy his holidays after consultation with the other Members of the Board
of Management of ASML. Any holidays granted but not taken in one year will
expire without compensation if not taken in the following two years.
8. ILLNESS OR DISABILITY
8.1 In case of illness or disability of Xx. XxXxxxxx, ASML is obliged to pay
100% of the gross all-in base salary as referred to in article 3.1 during
the first 52 weeks of illness or disability.
8.2 After 52 weeks of illness or disability Xx. XxXxxxxx will be entitled to
payment under the disability insurance
("Arbeidsongeschiktheldsverzekering") that ASML has concluded on Xx.
XxXxxxxx'x behalf, subject to the terms and conditions of such insurance.
The costs of such insurance shall be borne by ASML.
8.3 The disability insurance will pay up to 70% of Xx. XxXxxxxx'x xxxxx
all-in-base salary, minus any other contributions that Xx. XxXxxxxx may be
entitled to (such as Disability Insurance Act "WAO").
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9. INSURANCE
9.1 Xx. XxXxxxxx shall be covered by the ASML travel and accident insurance
("Ongevallenverzekering") that will pay up to four times the gross
all-in-base salary per annum to Xx. XxXxxxxx in case of whole or partial
disability of Xx. XxXxxxxx and up to two times the gross all-in-base salary
per annum to a designated party in case of the death of Xx. XxXxxxxx. The
costs of this insurance shall be borne by ASML.
9.2 Xx. XxXxxxxx shall be covered by the ASML Disability Gap ("WAO-hiaat")
insurance with a 24 hours per day coverage. The premiums are for the
account of ASML.
9.3 Xx. XxXxxxxx can choose to participate in the collective General Survivor's
Act insurance ("Anw-verzekering"). The premiums are for the account of Xx.
XxXxxxxx.
9.4 Xx. XxXxxxxx, his spouse and children shall be covered by the ASML medical
insurance ("Ziektekostenverzekering"). Fifty percent of the costs thereof
shall be borne by ASML and fifty percent by Xx. XxXxxxxx.
9.5 Xx. XxXxxxxx shall be covered by the ASML Director and Officers Liability
insurance policy, the costs of which shall be borne by ASML.
10. PENSION
10.1 Xx. XxXxxxxx shall participate in the ASML Pension Scheme with AEGON.
Parties will investigate the possibility to transfer any funds that have
been build up during Xx. XxXxxxxx'x participation in the pension scheme
with his former employer into the present pension scheme with AEGON. The
premium for the pension scheme will be borne for 70% by ASML and for 30% by
Xx. XxXxxxxx.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS.
11.1 Xx. XxXxxxxx shall, neither during the term of this agreement nor after its
termination, directly or indirectly use or disclose to any third party any
information relating to the business of ASML, or any of it's group
companies, which information can be reasonably expected to be secret or
confidential. The foregoing shall not apply to disclosure or use of
information with the prior written consent of ASML nor to disclosure that
is necessary for the adequate performance or Xx. XxXxxxxx'x duties under
applicable law.
11.2 Xx. XxXxxxxx shall treat all items of ASML, such as books, documents,
computer floppy discs, other information carriers, resolutions, drawings,
reports and notes as property of ASML, and shall treat such property with
the same degree of care as his own property. Xx. XxXxxxxx shall not use any
item in another way, or keep any item any longer, than is necessary for the
adequate performance of his duties. Xx. XxXxxxxx shall deliver such items
to ASML immediately following the termination of this agreement.
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12. GIFTS AND BENEFITS
12.1 In the performance of his duties for ASML, Xx. XxXxxxxx shall not accept or
bargain for any gifts or benefits, in whatever form and however defined,
from third parties without prior written consent of ASML.
12.2 Article 12.1 is not applicable to customary non-valuable promotional gifts.
13. NON-COMPETITION
13.1 During the term of this agreement and for a consecutive period of two years
after its termination, Xx. XxXxxxxx shall neither directly or indirectly
engage in or be involved in activities in the semiconductor lithography
equipment manufacturing industry or in activities that are otherwise
similar or in any way competitive with the activities of ASML.
13.2 Xx. XxXxxxxx acknowledges that the provisions of this article are
reasonable and necessary to protect the interests of ASML.
14. PENALTY
14.1 Should Xx. XxXxxxxx breech any of the obligations mentioned in article 12
or 13, ASML shall be entitled to a penalty of NLG 25,000. - for each breach
to be increased by NLG 5,000. - for each day such breach continues, without
prejudice to any other rights or claims ASML may have.
14.2 The parties hereto acknowledge that the above-mentioned penalty presents a
genuine and reasonable pre-estimate of the minimum damage likely to be
suffered by ASML in case Xx. XxXxxxxx breaches any of his duties pursuant
to article 12 or 13.
14.3 Each of the restrictions in article 12 or 13 shall be independently
enforceable by ASML.
15. CODE OF CONDUCT.
15.1 Xx. XxXxxxxx shall be subject to provisions of the ASML Code of Conduct
with Respect to inside information, in their most recent version.
16. APPLICABLE LAW
16.1 This agreement shall be governed by the laws of The Netherlands.
16.2 Any disputes arising from this agreement shall be brought before the
competent Court at 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands.
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This agreement is signed in twofold on 10 October, 2000
/s/ X. Xxxx /s/ X. XxXxxxxx
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X. Xxxx X. XxXxxxxx
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
of ASM Lithography Holding N.V.
/s/ X. Xxxxxxx /s/ X. X. Xxxx
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X. Xxxxxxx X. X. Xxxx
Member of the Supervisory Board President & CEO
of ASM Lithography Holding N.V. of ASM Lithography Holding N.V.
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AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
The undersigned:
1. ASML Holding N.V., established and headquartered at Veldhoven, the
Netherlands, represented by X. Xxxx and X. Xxxxxxx, in their capacity of
Chairman and member of the Supervisory Board respectively, hereinafter
referred to as: "ASML";
and
2. Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx XxXxxxxx, residing in Xxxxxxxxxx 000, 0000 XX Xxxxxxxxx, xxx
Xxxxxxxxxxx, hereinafter referred to as: "Xx. XxXxxxxx";
Hereby agree that as per July 1, 2003 the following shall be an amendment to the
employment agreement between ASML and Xx. XxXxxxxx dated October 10, 2000. The
remaining provisions of the Employment Agreement shall remain in full effect.
CHANGE OF CONTROL
In case of a change of control the terms and conditions of the applicable ASML
stock option plans shall be amended as follows:
1. In this article the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "CHANGE OF CONTROL" of ASML means (i) any merger or consolidation of
ASML with or into any other individual, partnership, company or entity
in the broadest sense (hereinafter referred to as "Third Party(ies)")
or any stock purchase or sale, reorganization, recapitalization or
other transaction, in each case, in one transaction or a series of
related transactions, if, immediately after giving effect to such
transaction(s), any Third Party(ies), not currently controlling ASML
acquires Control of ASML or of its transferee(s) or surviving Third
Party(ies) or (ii) any sale, transfer or other conveyance, whether
direct or indirect, of all or substantially all of the assets of ASML,
on a consolidated basis, in one transaction or a series of related
transactions;
(b) "CONTROL" means, with respect to any Person, the power to control,
directly or indirectly, greater than 50% of the voting interest of
such Person, or the ability to appoint or elect more than 50% of the
Management Board or other equivalent governing board of such Person,
whether such power is effected through ownership of shares or other
securities, by contract, by proxy or otherwise;
(c) "PERSON" means any individual, partnership, limited liability company,
firm, corporation, company, association, trust, unincorporated
organization or other entity.
2. In the event notice of termination of this agreement is given by ASML or
its legal successor in connection with a Change of Control, the rights of
the Statutory Director under any of the applicable ASML stock option
plan(s) shall not be subject to the restrictions contained in the relevant
articles related to termination of employment in
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the applicable ASML stock option plans and the Statutory Director shall
remain entitled to exercise options during the full original Option Period
as defined in those stock option plans. In addition the Statutory Director
is not subject to any Embargo Period as defined in the Applicable ASML
stock option plans(s) and consequently the Statutory Director can exercise
any option(s) held by him without being restricted as per the relevant
articles in the applicable ASML stock option plans. This provision 15.2
also applies if the Statutory Director gives notice of termination,
provided that this notice of termination is directly related to the change
of Control and such notice is given within 12 months from the date on which
the Change of Control occurs.
3. The provisions of this article do not affect any other rights the parties
have or may have under Dutch law in the event of a termination of this
agreement.
In witness whereof, this document has been signed and executed in duplicate this
14th day of July 2003
/s/ X. Xxxx /s/ X. XxXxxxxx
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X. Xxxx X. X. XxXxxxxx
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
of ASML Holding N.V.
/s/ X. Xxxxxxx
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X. Xxxxxxx
Member of the Supervisory Board
of ASML Holding N.V.
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