Before a Change of Control Clause Samples
The "Before a Change of Control" clause sets out specific rights, obligations, or restrictions that apply to the parties prior to a change in the ownership or controlling interest of a company. Typically, this clause may require parties to provide advance notice, obtain consent, or fulfill certain conditions before any transaction that would result in a change of control is completed. Its core function is to protect the interests of stakeholders by ensuring transparency and allowing for appropriate actions or safeguards before significant changes in company control occur.
Before a Change of Control. The Bank’s Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, amend this Agreement without the consent of the Executive at any time prior to a Change of Control; provided, however, no amendment may be made by the Bank if it operates to reduce the Executive’s rights hereunder,
Before a Change of Control. Before a change of control, as defined in the Income Continuance Plan, Apache may amend the Plan at any time and from time to time, retroactively or otherwise, on behalf of all Companies, but no amendment may reduce any vested benefit that has accrued on the later of (a) the effective date of the amendment, or (b) the date the amendment is adopted.
Before a Change of Control. Before a change of control, as defined in the Income Continuance Plan, the board of directors of Apache shall appoint an administrative Committee consisting of no fewer than three individuals who may be, but need not be, Participants, officers, directors, or employees of the Company. Apache’s board of directors may remove Committee members at will. If the absence of any Committee members, Apache shall become the sole Committee member.
Before a Change of Control. Other than for Cause, the Corporation terminates the Executive’s employment within six (6) months before a Change of Control, in contemplation of such Change of Control, and to avoid the effect of this Agreement.
Before a Change of Control. If the Executive is involuntarily terminated by the Company prior to the end of the Employment Period without Cause (other than on account of death or Disability) before a Change in Control, or if the Executive is determined to have terminated for Good Reason prior to the end of the Employment Period before a Change in Control, the Executive shall be entitled to (A) all previously earned and accrued but unpaid Base Salary up to the date of such termination and (B) severance pay equal to Base Salary plus the target annual performance bonus in the year of termination, as described in Section 2.3, divided by 12, multiplied by two times years of service (not to exceed a total of two years of severance pay) (“Severance Period”), plus (C) continued participation in the welfare benefit plans of the Company during the Severance Period that the Executive participated in prior to his termination, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Subject to Section 3.15, such severance payments (other than continued participation in welfare benefit plans) will be made in a lump sum on the date of the Executive’s termination of employment. All payments shall be subject to deductions for customary withholdings, including, without limitation, federal and state withholding taxes and social security taxes. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that continued participation in welfare benefit plans of the Company during the Severance Period would subject the Executive to adverse tax consequences under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, the Company shall pay to Executive its portion of any premium under such plans during such period in a cash lump sum, less applicable withholding, on the date of the Executive’s termination of employment, and the Executive may then elect to continue participation in Company welfare benefit plans during the Severance Period, to the extent permitted by law, by paying the entire premium due under such plans, including both the employee and employer portions of such premium.