Common use of Special Acceleration of Option Clause in Contracts

Special Acceleration of Option. In the event of a Change in Control, but subject to the occurrence of the Change in Control, vesting under this option shall automatically accelerate so that, immediately prior to the effective date of the Change in Control, this option shall become exercisable with respect to the total number of Option Shares at the time subject to this option and may be exercised for any or all of those Option Shares. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Committee shall have the discretion exercisable at any time during the option term to provide that such accelerated vesting shall not occur if the option is assumed by the successor corporation in the Change in Control. This Award Agreement shall not in any way affect the right of the Company to adjust, reclassify, reorganize or otherwise change its capital or business structure or to merge, consolidate, dissolve, liquidate or sell or transfer all or any part of its business or assets.