Common use of Extension of Option Exercise Period Clause in Contracts

Extension of Option Exercise Period. Notwithstanding the above, in the event that the Participant’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or by the Participant for Good Reason (regardless of whether such termination is in Connection with a Change of Control), the Option, to the extent unexercised and exercisable by the Participant on the date of the Participant’s termination, may be exercised by the Participant until the earlier of (i) 165 calendar days after the Participant’s date of termination or (ii) the Option Termination Date, provided that the Participant signs and does not revoke the Release Agreement as described in paragraphs 3 of the Management Retention Agreement and the Severance Benefits Agreement, both signed on June 21, 2007.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Stand Alone Stock Option Agreement (Hewlett Packard Co), Stock Option Agreement (3com Corp)