Common use of Deferred Stock Units Clause in Contracts

Deferred Stock Units. Each DSU which is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time shall automatically be converted into the right to receive from the Company or the Surviving Corporation (as applicable), at the time previously selected by the holder thereof pursuant to the terms of any deferral election made with respect to such DSU, an amount in cash equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of Company Common Stock subject to such DSU (including, without limitation, those shares corresponding to previously declared and paid dividends that resulted in an increase in the number of shares of Company Common Stock subject to DSUs) and (ii) the Merger Consideration, less any required withholding taxes, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Deferred Director Plan, including the terms and conditions with respect to distributions and timing of payment thereunder and in compliance with Section 409A of the Code.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Merger Agreement (Northwestern Corp), Merger Agreement (Northwestern Corp)