Settlement of Deferred Stock Units Sample Clauses
The Settlement of Deferred Stock Units clause outlines the process by which deferred stock units granted to an individual are converted into actual shares or cash at a specified future date or upon the occurrence of certain events, such as retirement or termination of employment. Typically, this clause details the timing, method, and conditions under which the settlement occurs, including whether the payout will be in company stock, cash, or a combination of both. Its core practical function is to provide clear guidelines for the distribution of deferred compensation, ensuring both the company and the recipient understand when and how the deferred units will be settled, thereby reducing ambiguity and potential disputes.
Settlement of Deferred Stock Units. The Deferred Stock Units awarded by this Award Agreement are fully vested as of the Date of Grant set forth in the Notice of Grant, but settlement of the Deferred Stock Units into actual Shares shall be deferred until the occurrence of the applicable Settlement Date.
Settlement of Deferred Stock Units. Your rights to receive the shares of Stock represented by your vested Deferred Stock Units will become non-forfeitable on the Vesting Date (or, if applicable, the effective date of any acceleration of vesting in connection with a termination of Service), and the shares represented by your vested Deferred Stock Units shall settle, convert and be delivered on or within 45 calendar days of your termination of Service (the “Settlement Date”). On the date on which shares of Stock are delivered to you (or your beneficiary or, if none, your estate in the event of your death) under this paragraph, the Company shall also deliver to you (or your beneficiary or, if none, your estate in the event of your death) the number of additional shares of Stock, the number of any other securities of the Company and the amount of any other property (in the case of cash dividends, assuming such dividends had been reinvested in shares of Stock as of the ex-dividend date thereof), in each case that the Company distributed per share of Stock to holders generally during the period commencing on the Grant Date and ending on the delivery date, multiplied by the number of shares of Stock that are being delivered to you under this paragraph, without interest, and less any tax withholding amount applicable to such distribution. To the extent that the Deferred Stock Units are forfeited prior to vesting, the right to receive such distributions shall also be forfeited. Evidence of Issuance The issuance of the shares of Stock with respect to the Deferred Stock Units will be evidenced in such a manner as the Company, in its discretion, deems appropriate, including, without limitation, book-entry, registration, or issuance of one or more share certificates. Withholding In the event that the Company or any Affiliate determines that any federal, state, local, or foreign tax or withholding payment is required relating to the Deferred Stock Units, or the issuance of shares of Stock with respect to the Deferred Stock Units, the Company or any Affiliate will have the right to (i) require you to tender a cash payment, (ii) deduct from payments of any kind otherwise due to you, (iii) permit or require you to enter into a “same day sale” commitment with a broker-dealer that is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (a “FINRA Dealer”) whereby you irrevocably elect to sell a portion of the shares of Stock to be delivered in connection with the Deferred Stock Units to satisfy withholding o...
Settlement of Deferred Stock Units. Deferred Stock Units shall be settled solely in Shares. As soon as practicable after each of the vesting dates specified in SECTION 2 above, the Participant shall be transferred one Share for each Deferred Stock Unit vesting on such date. However, in the case of the vesting event specified in SECTIONS 2(C), if the Participant is or will become eligible for Retirement prior to the fourth anniversary of the Grant Date and is deemed to be a "specified employee" within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, such transfer of Shares shall not be made earlier than six (6) months after the date of the Participant's "separation from service" (as defined in Section 409A of the Code and any Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder) or, if earlier, the Participant's date of death.
Settlement of Deferred Stock Units. The Corporation shall deliver to the Participant that number of shares of Stock as is equal to the number of Deferred Stock Units covered by the Award within 90 days after the earlier of (i) death, (ii) Disability, or (iii) Separation from Service. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, but subject to such terms and conditions as the Committee may specify, if the Participant shall have filed an election with the Corporation (and on a form acceptable to the Committee) not later than the December 31 preceding the Grant Date, the shares of Stock deliverable in respect of Deferred Stock Units shall be issued at such later time as shall be specified in such election. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if the Participant’s service on the Board of Directors is terminated for Cause, as determined by the Committee (or if the Committee determines that the Participant resigned from the Board of Directors in anticipation of being removed for Cause), the Participant shall forfeit any and all rights in respect of the Deferred Stock Units covered by the Award and such Deferred Stock Units shall be immediately forfeited and cancelled without further action by the Corporation or the Participant as of the date of such termination of service.
Settlement of Deferred Stock Units. The Corporation shall deliver to the Participant (or, if applicable, the Participant’s Designated Beneficiary or legal representative) that number of shares of Stock as is equal to the number of Deferred Stock Units covered by the Award within 90 days after the earliest of (i) the Participant’s death, (ii) the Participant’s Disability, or (iii) the Participant’s Separation from Service. Notwithstanding the immediately preceding sentence, but subject to such terms and conditions as the Committee may specify, if the Participant shall have filed an election with the Corporation (and on a form acceptable to the Committee) not later than the December 31 preceding the Grant Date, the shares of Stock deliverable in respect of Deferred Stock Units shall be issued at such later time as shall be specified in such election. Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, if the Participant’s service on the Board of Directors is terminated for Cause, as determined by the Committee (or if the Committee determines that the Participant resigned from the Board of Directors in anticipation of being removed for Cause), the Participant shall forfeit any and all rights in respect of the Deferred Stock Units covered by the Award and such Deferred Stock Units shall be immediately forfeited and cancelled without further action by the Corporation or the Participant as of the date of such termination of service.
Settlement of Deferred Stock Units. Deferred Stock Units shall be settled solely in Shares. As soon as practicable after each of the vesting dates specified in Section 2 above, the Participant shall be transferred one Share for each Deferred Stock Unit vesting on such date.
Settlement of Deferred Stock Units. Deferral.
(a) Upon settlement of the Deferred Stock Units, the Company shall transfer to the Participant one share of Common Stock for each Deferred Stock Unit held by Participant on the date of settlement. Deferred Stock Units shall be settled automatically and without further action by Participant or the Company upon the earliest to occur of the following:
(i) The Participant's resignation from the Company or the termination of his employment by the Company for any reason whatsoever; provided, that in the case of the 2005 Grant only, if the Participant is deemed to be a "specified employee" within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code of 12986, as amended (the "Code"), the Deferred Stock Units shall not be settled until the date that is six (6) months after the date of the Participant's "separation from service" (as defined in Section 409A of the Code and any Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder) or, if earlier, the Participant's date of death or the "Settlement Date" (as defined below);
(ii) The date falling one business day before the date of any Change of Control. As used herein, the term "Change of Control" shall
Settlement of Deferred Stock Units. Subject to Section 8(d), the Company shall deliver to the Director one Share in settlement of each outstanding Deferred Stock Unit on the first business day coincident with or next following the third anniversary of the Grant Date if the Director is vested in this Award at such time, or as soon thereafter as practicable (but no later than December 31 of such year). Delivery of Shares to the Director shall be made either (a) by issuing to the Director one or more stock certificates evidencing the Shares or (b) by registering the issuance of the Shares in the name of the Director through a book entry credit in the records of the Company's transfer agent. No fractional Shares shall be issued in respect of the Deferred Stock Units. Fractional Deferred Stock Units shall be settled through a cash payment equal to the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the settlement date.
Settlement of Deferred Stock Units. Settlement for any vested Deferred Stock Units shall be in shares of Common Stock (collectively, the “Settlement Shares”). For the purposes of this Agreement, the “Settlement Date” shall mean the date upon which the Common Stock is delivered to the Director in accordance with the Director’s Election for Receipt of Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, or Deferred Stock Units, which signed election form is attached hereto as Exhibit A. The Company shall deliver the Settlement Shares to the Director as soon as reasonably practicable following the applicable Settlement Date. The Settlement Shares will be issued and evidenced in such manner as the Committee in its discretion shall deem appropriate, including, without limitation, book-entry, registration or issuance of one or more stock certificates. Upon issuance of the Settlement Shares, the number of Deferred Stock Units equal to the Settlement Shares shall be extinguished and such number of Deferred Stock Units will no longer be considered to be held by the Director for any purpose.
Settlement of Deferred Stock Units. Subject to Section 6(d), the Company shall deliver to the Director one share of Stock or the cash value thereof, as elected by the Director, in settlement of each outstanding Deferred Stock Unit upon Termination of Service or, if payment is required to be delayed past such date pursuant to Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) because the Director is deemed to be a “specified employee” within the meaning of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(1) of the Code and the regulations thereunder, on the first business day following the six-month anniversary of the Director’s Termination of Service, or as soon thereafter as practicable (but no later than December 31 of such year), in each case by either (x) if the Director elects to receive Stock, (A) issuing one or more stock certificates evidencing the Stock to the Director, or (B) registering the issuance of the Stock in the name of the Director through a book entry credit in the records of the Company’s transfer agent, (y) if the Director has elected to receive cash, a cash payment equal to the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the settlement date or (z) in the event of a Change in Control in which Alternative Awards are not available, a cash payment equal to Change in Control Price multiplied by the number of Deferred Stock Units plus interest from the date of the Change in Control to the payment date at a rate equal to the average prime rate charged during such period by ▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Bank, N.A. or such other U.S. nationally recognized bank as may be designated by the Company. No fractional shares of stock shall be issued in respect of Deferred Stock Units. Fractional Deferred Stock Units shall be settled through a cash payment equal to the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the settlement date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Plan, Change in Control shall not trigger any settlement of Deferred Stock Units.