Common use of Performance Shares and Performance Units Clause in Contracts

Performance Shares and Performance Units. In the event of a Change in Control, the Committee or the Board, in its discretion, may provide for any one or more of the following with respect to the Performance Shares and Units: (a) any outstanding Performance Shares and Units shall be assumed by the successor corporation or a parent or Subsidiary of the successor corporation, (b) any outstanding Performance Shares and Units shall be terminated immediately prior to the Change in Control, or (c) with respect to a Change in Control that occurs prior to a Participant’s Termination of Service, one hundred percent (100%) of any outstanding Performance Shares or Units shall be deemed to be earned and shall be immediately payable to the Participant, or, in cases where a Participant has received a target award of Performance Units or Shares, one hundred percent (100%) of the target amount shall vest. In the event any outstanding Performance Shares and Units are assumed, the successor corporation shall have the ability to reasonably and equitably adjust the Performance Goals.

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Sources: Equity Incentive Plan (Edwards J D & Co)

Performance Shares and Performance Units. In the event of a Change in Control, the Committee or the Board, in its discretion, may provide for any one or more of the following with respect to the Performance Shares and Units: (a) any outstanding Performance Shares and Units shall will be assumed by the successor corporation or a parent or Subsidiary of the successor corporation, (b) any outstanding Performance Shares and Units shall will be terminated immediately prior to the Change in Control, or (c) with respect to a Change in Control that occurs prior to a Participant’s Termination of Service, one hundred percent (100%) of any outstanding Performance Shares or Units shall will be deemed to be earned and shall will be immediately payable to the Participant, or, in cases where a Participant has received a target award of Performance Units or Shares, one hundred percent (100%) of the target amount shall will vest. In the event any outstanding Performance Shares and Units are assumed, the successor corporation shall will have the ability to reasonably and equitably adjust the Performance Goals.

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Sources: 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (Sumtotal Systems Inc)