CMRO » Topics » 9. Change of Control

This excerpt taken from the CMRO 10-Q filed Dec 12, 2008.

9. Change of Control

Except as otherwise provided below, upon the occurrence of a Change of Control:

(a) any and all Options and Stock Appreciation Rights not already exercisable in full shall continue to vest and become exercisable after the Change of Control in accordance with the terms of the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement; provided, however, that such Options and Stock Appreciation Rights shall Accelerate in full upon any termination of the Participant’s employment or other association with the Company and its Affiliates (or any successor thereto) by the Company or its Affiliate (or any successor), other than for cause, within one year following the Change of Control and;

(b) any Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units still subject to a Risk of Forfeiture at the date of the Change of Control which Risk is not based on achievement of Performance Goals shall continue to vest after the Change of Control in accordance with the terms of the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement; provided, however, that such Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units shall Accelerate in full upon any termination of the Participant’s employment or other association with the Company and its Affiliates (or any successor thereto) by the Company or its Affiliate (or any successor), other than for cause, within one year following the Change of Control; and

(c) all outstanding Awards of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units conditioned on the achievement of Performance Goals and the target payout opportunities attainable under outstanding Performance Units shall be deemed to have been satisfied as of the effective date of the Change of Control as to a pro rata number of shares based on the assumed achievement of all relevant Performance Goals and the length of time within the Performance Period which has elapsed prior to the Change of Control and the balance forfeited. All such Awards of Performance Units, Restricted Stock Units shall be paid to the extent earned to Participants in accordance with their terms within thirty (30) days following the effective date of the Change of Control.

None of the foregoing shall apply, however, (i) in the case of a Qualified Performance-Based Award specifically designated as such by the Committee at the time of grant (except to the extent allowed by Section 162(m) of the Code), (ii) in the case of any Award pursuant to an Award Agreement requiring other or additional terms upon a Change of Control (or similar event), or (iii) if specifically prohibited under applicable laws, or by the rules and regulations of any governing governmental agencies or national securities exchanges.

 

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This excerpt taken from the CMRO DEF 14A filed May 16, 2006.

9. Change of Control

Except as otherwise provided below, upon the occurrence of a Change of Control:

(a) any and all Options and Stock Appreciation Rights not already exercisable in full shall continue to vest and become exercisable after the Change of Control in accordance with the terms of the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement; provided, however, that such Options and Stock Appreciation Rights shall Accelerate in full upon any termination of the Participant’s employment or other association with the Company and its Affiliates (or any successor thereto) by the Company or its Affiliate (or any successor), other than for cause, within one year following the Change of Control and;

(b) any Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units still subject to a Risk of Forfeiture at the date of the Change of Control which Risk is not based on achievement of Performance Goals shall continue to vest after the Change of Control in accordance with the terms of the Plan and the applicable Award Agreement; provided, however, that such Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units shall Accelerate in full upon any termination of the Participant’s employment or other association with the Company and its Affiliates (or any successor thereto) by the Company or its Affiliate (or any successor), other than for cause, within one year following the Change of Control; and

(c) all outstanding Awards of Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units conditioned on the achievement of Performance Goals and the target payout opportunities attainable under outstanding Performance Units shall be deemed to have been satisfied as of the effective date of the Change of Control as to a pro rata number of shares based on the assumed achievement of all relevant Performance Goals and the length of time within the Performance Period which has elapsed prior to the Change of Control and the balance forfeited. All such Awards of Performance Units, Restricted Stock Units shall be paid to the extent earned to Participants in accordance with their terms within thirty (30) days following the effective date of the Change of Control.

None of the foregoing shall apply, however, (i) in the case of a Qualified Performance-Based Award specifically designated as such by the Committee at the time of grant (except to the extent allowed by Section 162(m) of the Code), (ii) in the case of any Award pursuant to an Award Agreement requiring other or additional terms upon a Change of Control (or similar event), or (iii) if specifically prohibited under applicable laws, or by the rules and regulations of any governing governmental agencies or national securities exchanges.

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