Lapse of Options. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, the Option shall lapse at (and shall not be exercisable after) the time specified below: (a) If the Participant's service as a director of the Company terminates by (A) Retirement, (B) Total Disability of the Participant, or (C) death of the Participant while a director of the Company, the Option shall lapse at 3:00 p.m. Lake Forest, Illinois, time on the third anniversary of the date of such termination of employment (subject to earlier termination pursuant to Paragraph 2 hereof or as otherwise provided in the Plan); and (b) If the Participant's service as a director of the Company terminates for any reason not specified in Paragraph 6(a), the Option shall lapse immediately upon such termination unless the Committee determines otherwise.
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Sources: Non Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement (Tenneco Automotive Inc), Non Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement (Tenneco Automotive Inc)