Phantom Stock Units. (i) At the Effective Time, each outstanding Phantom Stock Unit granted prior to March 19, 2012, whether vested or unvested, shall be cancelled and shall only entitle the holder thereof to receive from the Company, in full settlement of such Phantom Stock Unit, as soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time (but in any event no later than three Business Days after the Effective Time), an amount in cash, equal to the product of (x) the total number of units subject to such Phantom Stock Unit immediately prior to the Effective Time using, if applicable, the target (100%) level of achievement under the respective award agreement to determine such number and (y) the Per Share Merger Consideration, less applicable Taxes required to be withheld with respect to such payment. (ii) At the Effective Time, each outstanding Phantom Stock Unit granted on or after March 19, 2012, which is outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time, shall be converted into the right to receive a cash payment from the Company equal to the Per Share Merger Consideration, payable within 10 Business Days after the applicable vesting date of such Phantom Stock Unit, in full settlement of such Phantom Stock Unit, subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable under such Phantom Stock Unit as of immediately prior to the Effective Time (including any vesting schedule and any acceleration of vesting upon an involuntary termination pursuant to the applicable award agreements); provided that any performance vesting requirements will be deemed met at the target (100%) level as of the Effective Time.
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Sources: Merger Agreement (Wolverine World Wide Inc /De/), Merger Agreement (Collective Brands, Inc.)