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This excerpt taken from the NKE DEF 14A filed Jul 27, 2009.

Benefits Triggered on Certain Employment Terminations

Stock Option Acceleration

As of May 31, 2009, each Named Executive Officer held options to purchase Class B Common Stock as listed in the Outstanding Equity Awards table above. Under the terms of their stock option agreements, upon the death or disability of the officer, all unexercisable options become fully exercisable and the standard three-month period for exercising options following termination of employment is extended to 12 months, but not beyond each option’s original 10-year term. The aggregate value as of May 31, 2009 of options that would have become exercisable if death or disability had occurred on that date based on the positive spread between the exercise price of each option and a stock price of $57.05 per share, which was the closing price of our Class B Common Stock on May 29, 2009, is as set forth in the “Stock Option Acceleration” column of the Change-in-Control Compensation — Acceleration of Equity Awards table above. In addition, the increase in value of outstanding options resulting from the extension of the post-termination exercise period from three months to 12 months, with the option values as of May 31, 2009 for three-month and 12-month remaining terms calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with assumptions consistent with those used by us for valuing our options under FAS 123R, is $3,598,259 for Mr. Parker, $1,279,395 for Mr. Blair, $3,093,794 for Mr. Denson, $1,325,677 for Mr. DeStefano, and $1,266,866 for Mr. Edwards.

As provided in stock option agreements for all employees, the terms of the Named Executive Officers’ stock option agreements also provide that, if termination of the officer’s employment occurs when the

 

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officer’s retirement point total is at least 55 and the officer has been employed by us for at least five years, then a portion of the unexercisable options will become exercisable for a maximum remaining term of three months as follows:

 

Retirement Point Total

 

Percent of Unexercisable Option

      That Becomes Exercisable      

55 or 56

  20%

57

  40%

58

  60%

59

  80%

60

  100%

An officer’s “retirement point total” means the sum of the officer’s age plus the number of years that the officer has been employed by us. As of May 31, 2009, the retirement point total for each of the Named Executive Officers was over 60, and these officers are therefore eligible to have all unexercisable options become fully exercisable on any termination of employment. The aggregate value as of May 31, 2009 of options held by each of the Named Executive Officers that would have become exercisable if termination of employment (other than due to death or disability) had occurred on that date is as set forth in the “Stock Option Acceleration” column of the Change-in-Control Compensation — Acceleration of Equity Awards table above.

Restricted Stock Acceleration

As of May 31, 2009, each Named Executive Officer held unvested restricted stock as set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards table above. Under the terms of their award agreements, all unvested restricted shares will immediately vest upon the death or disability of the officer. The value of the unvested restricted shares held by each Named Executive Officer as of May 31, 2009 that would have become vested if death or disability had occurred on that date is as set forth in the “Restricted Stock Acceleration” column of the Change-in-Control Compensation — Acceleration of Equity Awards table above.

Payments Under Noncompetition Agreements

We have an agreement with each of Mr. Parker and Mr. Denson that contains a covenant not to compete that extends for two years following the termination of the officer’s employment with us. Each agreement provides that if the officer’s employment is terminated by us, we will make monthly payments to him during the two-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twelfth of his then current annual salary and target Performance Sharing Plan bonus (“Annual Nike Income”). Each agreement provides further that if the officer voluntarily resigns, we will make monthly payments to him during the two-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twenty-fourth of his then current Annual Nike

 

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Income. However, commencement of the above-described monthly payments will be delayed until after the six-month period following the officer’s separation from service, and all payments that the officer would otherwise have received during that period will be paid in a lump sum promptly following the end of the period, together with interest at the prime rate. If employment is terminated without cause, the parties may mutually agree to waive the covenant not to compete, and if employment is terminated for cause, we may unilaterally waive the covenant. If the covenant is waived, we will not be required to make the payments described above for the months as to which the waiver applies. If the employment of these officers had been terminated by us on May 31, 2009 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Parker $287,589 per month and Mr. Denson $230,117 per month for the 24-month period ending May 31, 2011. If these officers had voluntarily resigned on May 31, 2009 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Parker $143,795 per month and Mr. Denson $115,058 per month for the 24-month period ending May 31, 2011.

We have noncompetition agreements with Mr. Blair, Mr. DeStefano and Mr. Edwards on the same terms, except that the noncompetition period is one year instead of two years, the six month delay for commencement of payments does not apply and we may unilaterally waive the covenant in all cases including termination without cause. In addition, for Mr. Blair and Mr. Edwards, the monthly payments are one-twelfth or one-twenty-fourth of their current annual salaries, instead of their Annual Nike Income, and for Mr. DeStefano, the monthly payments on voluntary resignation are one-twenty-fourth of his current annual salary. If the employment of these officers had been terminated by us on May 31, 2009 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Blair $67,500 per month, Mr. DeStefano $149,670 per month and Mr. Edwards $67,500 per month for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2011. If these officers had voluntarily resigned on May 31, 2009 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Blair $33,750 per month, Mr. DeStefano $41,666 per month and Mr. Edwards $33,750 per month for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2011.

 

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This excerpt taken from the NKE DEF 14A filed Aug 8, 2008.

Benefits Triggered on Certain Employment Terminations

Stock Option Acceleration

As of May 31, 2008, each Named Executive Officer held unexercisable options to purchase Class B Common Stock as listed in the Outstanding Equity Awards table above. Under the terms of their stock option agreements, all unexercisable options become fully exercisable for a maximum remaining term of one year upon the death or disability of the officer. The aggregate value as of May 31, 2008 of options that would have become exercisable if death or disability had occurred on that date is as set forth in the “Stock Option Acceleration” column of the Change-in-Control Compensation — Acceleration of Equity Awards table above.

As provided in stock option agreements for all employees, the terms of the Named Executive Officers’ stock option agreements also provide that, if termination of the officer’s employment occurs when the officer’s retirement point total is at least 55 and the officer has been employed by us for at least five years, then a portion of the unexercisable options will become exercisable for a maximum remaining term of three months as follows:

 

Retirement Point Total

 

Percent of Unexercisable Option

      That Becomes Exercisable      

55 or 56   20%
57   40%
58   60%
59   80%
60   100%

 

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An officer’s “retirement point total” means the sum of the officer’s age plus the number of years that the officer has been employed by us. As of May 31, 2008, the retirement point total for each of Messrs. Parker, Denson, DeStefano and Edwards was over 60, and these officers are therefore eligible to have all unexercisable options become fully exercisable on any termination of employment. As of May 31, 2008, the retirement point total for Mr. Blair was 58. Therefore, if Mr. Blair’s employment had terminated on May 31, 2008 for any reason other than death or disability, he would have been eligible to have 60% of his unexercisable options become fully exercisable. The aggregate value as of May 31, 2008 of options held by Mr. Blair that would have become exercisable if termination of employment (other than due to death or disability) had occurred on that date was $2,046,962. For all other Named Executive Officers, this value is as set forth in the “Stock Option Acceleration” column of the Change-in-Control Compensation — Acceleration of Equity Awards table above.

Restricted Stock Acceleration

As of May 31, 2008, each Named Executive Officer held unvested restricted stock as set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards table above. Under the terms of their award agreements, all unvested restricted shares will immediately vest upon the death or disability of the officer. The value of the unvested restricted shares held by each Named Executive Officer as of May 31, 2008 that would have become vested if death or disability had occurred on that date is as set forth in the “Restricted Stock Acceleration” column of the Change-in-Control Compensation — Acceleration of Equity Awards table above.

Payments Under Noncompetition Agreements

We have an agreement with each of Mr. Parker and Mr. Denson that contains a covenant not to compete that extends for two years following the termination of the officer’s employment with us. Each agreement provides that if the officer’s employment is terminated by us, we will make monthly payments to him during the two-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twelfth of his then current annual salary and target Performance Sharing Plan bonus (“Annual Nike Income”). Each agreement provides further that if the officer voluntarily resigns, we will make monthly payments to him during the two-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twenty-fourth of his then current Annual Nike Income. However, commencement of the above-described monthly payments will be delayed until after the six-month period following the officer’s separation from service, and all payments that the officer would otherwise have received during that period will be paid in a lump sum promptly following the end of the period, together with interest at the prime rate. If employment is terminated without cause, the parties may mutually agree to waive the covenant not to compete, and if employment is terminated for cause, we may unilaterally waive the covenant. If the covenant is waived, we will not be required to make the payments described above for the months as to which the waiver applies. If the employment of these officers had been terminated by us on May 31, 2008 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been

 

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required to pay Mr. Parker $262,500 per month and Mr. Denson $210,000 per month for the 24-month period ending May 31, 2010. If these officers had voluntarily resigned on May 31, 2008 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Parker $131,250 per month and Mr. Denson $105,000 per month for the 24-month period ending May 31, 2010.

We have noncompetition agreements with Mr. Blair, Mr. DeStefano and Mr. Edwards on the same terms, except that the noncompetition period is one year instead of two years, the six month delay for commencement of payments does not apply and we may unilaterally waive the covenant in all cases including termination without cause. In addition, for Mr. Blair and Mr. Edwards, the monthly payments are one-twelfth or one-twenty-fourth of their current annual salaries, instead of their Annual Nike Income, and for Mr. DeStefano, the monthly payments on voluntary resignation are one-twenty-fourth of his current annual salary. If the employment of these officers had been terminated by us on May 31, 2008 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Blair $62,500 per month, Mr. DeStefano $144,750 per month and Mr. Edwards $64,583 per month for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2009. If these officers had voluntarily resigned on May 31, 2008 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Blair $31,250 per month, Mr. DeStefano $40,208 per month and Mr. Edwards $32,292 per month for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2009.

 

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This excerpt taken from the NKE DEF 14A filed Aug 3, 2007.

Benefits Triggered on Certain Employment Terminations

Stock Option Acceleration

As of May 31, 2007, each Named Executive Officer held unexercisable options to purchase Class B Common Stock as listed in the Outstanding Equity Awards table above. Under the terms of their stock option agreements, all unexercisable options become fully exercisable for a maximum remaining term of one year upon the death or disability of the officer. The aggregate value as of May 31, 2007 of options that would have become exercisable if death or disability had occurred on that date, assuming a one-year remaining term and otherwise calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the same assumptions used for valuing our options under FAS 123R, for each Named Executive Officer was: Mr. Parker, $7,157,425; Mr. Blair, $3,175,425; Mr. Denson, $6,557,050; Mr. DeStefano, $4,585,110; and Mr. Stewart, $3,702,750.

As provided in stock option agreements for all employees, the terms of the Named Executive Officers’ stock option agreements also provide that, if termination of the officer’s employment occurs when the officer’s retirement point total is at least 55 and the officer has been employed by us for at least five years, then a portion of the unexercisable options will become exercisable for a maximum remaining term of three months as follows:

 

Retirement Point Total

 

Percent of Unexercisable Option

That Becomes Exercisable

55 or 56   20%
57   40%
58   60%
59   80%
60   100%

An officer’s “retirement point total” means the sum of the officer’s age plus the number of years that the officer has been employed by us. As of May 31, 2007, the retirement point total for each of Messrs. Parker, Denson, DeStefano and Stewart was over 60, and these officers are therefore eligible to have all

 

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unexercisable options become fully exercisable on any termination of employment. As of May 31, 2007, the retirement point total for Mr. Blair was 56. Therefore, if Mr. Blair’s employment had terminated on May 31, 2007 for any reason other than death or disability, he would have been eligible to have 20% of his unexercisable options become fully exercisable. The aggregate value as of May 31, 2007 of options that would have become exercisable if termination of employment (other than due to death or disability) had occurred on that date, assuming a three-month remaining term and otherwise calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the same assumptions used for valuing our options under FAS 123R, for each Named Executive Officer was: Mr. Parker, $6,686,450; Mr. Blair, $599,742; Mr. Denson, $6,127,700; Mr. DeStefano, $4,329,090; and Mr. Stewart, $3,523,500.

Restricted Stock Acceleration

As of May 31, 2007, each Named Executive Officer held unvested restricted stock as set forth in the Outstanding Equity Awards table above. Under the terms of their award agreements, all unvested restricted shares will immediately vest upon the death or disability of the officer. The value of the unvested restricted shares held by each Named Executive Officer as of May 31, 2007 that would have become vested if death or disability had occurred on that date is as set forth in the “Restricted Stock Acceleration” column of the Change-in-Control Compensation — Acceleration of Equity Awards table above.

Payments Under Noncompetition and Employment Agreements

An agreement with Mr. Parker contains a covenant not to compete that extends for two years following the termination of his employment with us. The agreement provides that if Mr. Parker’s employment is terminated by us, we will make monthly payments to him during the two-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twelfth of his then current annual salary and target Performance Sharing Plan bonus (“Annual Nike Income”). The agreement provides further that if Mr. Parker voluntarily resigns, we will make monthly payments to him during the two-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twenty-fourth of his then current Annual Nike Income. If Mr. Parker’s employment is terminated without cause, the parties may mutually agree to waive the covenant not to compete, and if Mr. Parker’s employment is terminated for cause, we may unilaterally waive the covenant. If the covenant is waived, we will not be required to make the payments described above for the months as to which the waiver applies. If Mr. Parker’s employment had been terminated by us on May 31, 2007 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Parker $223,958 per month for the 24-month period ending May 31, 2009. If Mr. Parker voluntarily resigned on May 31, 2007 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Parker $111,979 per month for the 24-month period ending May 31, 2009.

We have an agreement with Mr. Blair that contains a covenant not to compete that extends for one year following the termination of his employment with us. The covenant not to compete provides that if

 

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Mr. Blair’s employment is terminated by us, we will make monthly payments to him during the one-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twelfth of his then current annual salary. The agreement provides further that if Mr. Blair voluntarily resigns, we will make monthly payments to him during the one-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twenty-fourth of his then current annual salary. We may unilaterally waive the covenant. If the covenant is waived, we will not be required to make the payments described above for the months as to which the waiver applies. If Mr. Blair’s employment had been terminated by us on May 31, 2007 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Blair $57,084 per month for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2008. If Mr. Blair voluntarily resigned on May 31, 2007 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Blair $28,542 per month for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2008.

An agreement with Mr. Denson contains a covenant not to compete that extends for two years following the termination of his employment with us. The agreement provides that if Mr. Denson’s employment is terminated by us at any time, or if he voluntarily resigns before December 31, 2007, we will make monthly payments to him during the two-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twelfth of his then current Annual Nike Income. The agreement provides further that if Mr. Denson voluntarily resigns on or after December 31, 2007, we will make monthly payments to him during the two-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twenty-fourth of his then current Annual Nike Income. If Mr. Denson’s employment is terminated without cause, the parties may mutually agree to waive the covenant not to compete, and if Mr. Denson is terminated for cause, we may unilaterally waive the covenant. If the covenant is waived, we will not be required to make the payments described above for the months as to which the waiver applies. If Mr. Denson’s employment had terminated on May 31, 2007 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. Denson $191,667 per month for the 24-month period ending May 31, 2009.

An agreement with Mr. DeStefano contains a covenant not to compete that extends for one year following the termination of his employment with us. The agreement provides that if Mr. DeStefano’s employment is terminated by us at any time, we will make monthly payments to him during the one-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twelfth of his then current Annual Nike Income. The agreement provides further that if Mr. DeStefano voluntarily resigns, we will make monthly payments to him during the one-year noncompetition period in an amount equal to one-twenty-fourth of his then current annual salary. We may unilaterally waive the covenant. If the covenant is waived, we will not be required to make the payments described above for the months as to which the waiver applies. If Mr. DeStefano’s employment had been terminated by us on May 31, 2007 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. DeStefano $138,750 per month for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2008. If Mr. DeStefano voluntarily resigned on May 31, 2007 and assuming the covenant is not waived, we would have been required to pay Mr. DeStefano $38,542 per month for the 12-month period ending May 31, 2008.

 

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