(ii) The number of Units deemed earned at the conclusion of each Adjusted Performance Period (the “Adjusted Period Earned Units”) will be calculated as specified in Section 3(a), (b), or (c) of this Agreement, as applicable, using the modified calculation of the Relative Return Factor set forth in Appendix A.
(iii) A portion of the Adjusted Period Earned Units for each Adjusted Performance Period will vest in full upon or immediately before, and conditioned upon, the consummation of the Business Combination, with such portion determined by multiplying the number of Adjusted Period Earned Units for that Adjusted Performance Period by a fraction, the numerator of which equals the number of days contained in the Adjusted Performance Period and the denominator of which equals the number of days contained in the Performance Period without adjustment (the “Accelerated Units”).
(iv) The number of Adjusted Period Earned Units in excess of the number of Accelerated Units for each Adjusted Performance Period (the “Time-Based Units”) will vest ratably on the 5th day of each month during the period beginning with the consummation of the Business Combination and ending on June 5, 2028, provided the Participant’s Service as an employee with the acquiring or surviving entity in the Business Combination (or with any of its affiliated entities) continues without interruption. If the Participant experiences an involuntary termination of Service for reasons other than Cause during such vesting period, the Time-Based Units will vest in full.
(c) In connection with a Change in Control that is not a Business Combination and that is consummated before the end of Performance Period 3, the Committee may provide in its discretion that some or all of the unearned and unvested Units subject to this Award will be deemed earned and will vest in full upon the occurrence of the Change in Control or upon the termination of the Participant’s Service as an employee within 12 months following the Change in Control.
(d) In connection with a Change in Control that is consummated after the end of Performance Period 3 but before June 5, 2028, the Period 3 Earned Units will vest in full upon the consummation of such a Change in Control.
(e) In connection with a termination of Service due to death or Disability before the end of Performance Period 3, a number of Units equal to the Target Units minus the sum of any vested Period 1 Earned Units and vested Period 2 Earned Units will vest in full upon such termination. In connection with a termination of Service due to death or Disability after the end of Performance Period 3 but before June 5, 2028, the Period 3 Earned Units will vest in full upon such termination.
7. | Settlement of Units. After any Units vest pursuant to Section 4 or Section 6 of this Agreement, the Company shall, as soon as practicable (but in any event within the period specified in Treas. Reg. § 1.409A-1(b)(4) to qualify for a short-term deferral exception to Section 409A of the Code), cause to be issued and delivered to the Participant, or to the Participant’s designated beneficiary or estate in the event of the Participant’s death, one Share in payment and settlement of each vested Unit (the date of each such issuance being a “Settlement Date”). After any Units vested pursuant to Section 6(f) of this Agreement, the Company shall, as soon as practicable (but in any event within the period specified in Treas. Reg. § 1,409A-3(d)), cause to be issued and delivered to you, one Share in payment and settlement of each vested Unit. |
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