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EXHIBIT 10.2
TUT SYSTEMS, INC.
EMPLOYEE RETENTION AND CHANGE OF CONTROL PLAN
AND SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE, ESTABLISHMENT AND APPLICABILITY OF PLAN
A. Purposes. The Board of Directors ("Board") of Tut Systems, Inc.
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("Company") has determined that it is in the best interests of the Company and
its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication
of its Employees, notwithstanding a Change of Control, and that it is in the
best interests of the Company and its stockholders to provide Employees with
financial security and encouragement to remain with the Company and to maximize
the value of the Company following a Change of Control.
B. Establishment of Plan. This plan is designed to be an "employee welfare
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benefit plan" as defined in Section 3(1) of the Employee Retirement and Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA"). This Plan is governed by ERISA and,
to the extent applicable, the laws of the State of California. This document
constitutes both the official plan document and the required Summary Plan
Description under ERISA. As of the Effective Date, the Company hereby
establishes the Plan, as set forth in this document.
C. Applicability of Plan. Subject to the terms of this Plan, the benefits
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provided by this Plan shall be available to those Employees who, on or after the
Effective Date, receive a Notice of Participation.
ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION
Whenever used in the Plan, the following terms shall have the meanings set
forth below.
A. Administrator. "Administrator" means the Company.
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B. Board. "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company.
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C. Cause. "Cause" means the (i) Employee's engagement in acts of
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embezzlement, dishonesty or moral turpitude; (ii) the conviction of Employee for
having committed a felony; (iii) a breach by Employee of Employee's fiduciary
duties and responsibilities to the Company having the potential to result in an
adverse effect on the Company's business, operations, prospects or reputation;
(iv) gross negligence or bad faith as determined by a duly authorized
representative of the
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Company; or (v) the repeated failure of Employee to perform Employee's duties
and responsibilities to the reasonable satisfaction of a duly authorized
representative of the Company except in the case of death or disability.
D. Change of Control. "Change of Control" means the occurrence of any of
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the following events:
(i) Any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)
of the Exchange Act) becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 of
the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company
representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the total voting power represented
by the Company's then outstanding voting securities; or
(ii) The consummation of the sale or disposition by the Company of
all or substantially all of the Company's assets; or
(iii) The consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company
with any other corporation, other than a merger or consolidation which would
result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior
thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being
converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or its parent) at least
fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the voting
securities of the Company or such surviving entity or its parent outstanding
immediately after such merger or consolidation.
(iv) A change in the composition of the Board, as a result of which
fewer than a majority of the Directors are Incumbent Directors. "Incumbent
Directors" shall mean Directors who either (A) are Directors of the Company as
of the date hereof, or (B) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board
with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of those Directors whose
election or nomination was not in connection with any transaction described in
subsections (i), (ii) or (iii) or in connection with an actual or threatened
proxy contest relating to the election of directors of the Company.
E. Code. "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
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F. Company. "Company" means Tut Systems, Inc., any subsidiary
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corporations, any successor entities as provided in Article X hereof, and any
parent or subsidiaries of such successor entities.
G. Effective Date. "Effective Date" means the date the Board approves the
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Plan.
H. Employee. "Employee" means an employee of the Company.
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I. ERISA. "ERISA" means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of
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1974, as amended.
J. Notice of Participation. "Notice of Participation," means an
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individualized written notice of participation in the Plan from an authorized
officer of the Company.
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K. Participant. "Participant" means an individual who meets the
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eligibility requirements of Article III.
L. Plan. "Plan" means this Tut Systems, Inc. Retention and Change of
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Control Plan.
M. Plan Administrator. "Plan Administrator" means the Board or its
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committee or designate, as shall be administering the Plan.
N. Release Agreement. "Release Agreement" means the form of general
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waiver, release and agreement a Participant must execute as a condition to
receiving severance and other benefits pursuant to Article IV.
O. Severance Payment Number. "Severance Payment Number" means the whole
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number equal to the Employee's years of service with the Company (rounded
downward to the nearest full year).
P. Termination Date. "Termination Date" means (i) the date on which the
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Company delivers notice of termination to the Participant or such later date as
specified in the notice of termination, (ii) in the event the term of employment
ends by reason of the Participant's death, the date of death, or (iii) if the
Participant terminates his or her employment with the Company, the date on which
the Participant delivers notice of termination to the Company.
Q. Weekly Compensation. "Weekly Compensation" means 1/52 of the Employee's
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annual base salary at the highest rate in effect in the twelve months
immediately preceding the Change of Control.
ARTICLE III
ELIGIBILITY
A. Waiver. As a condition of receiving benefits under the Plan, an
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Employee must sign the Release Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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B. Participation in Plan. Each Employee who is designated by the Board
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and who signs and timely returns to the Company a Notice of Participation shall
be a Participant in the Plan. A Participant shall cease to be a Participant in
the Plan upon ceasing to be an Employee unless such Participant is entitled to
benefits hereunder. A Participant entitled to benefits hereunder shall remain a
Participant in the Plan until the full amount of the benefits has been delivered
to the Participant.
ARTICLE IV
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
A. Termination other than for Cause, death or disability Following a
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Change of Control. If the Company terminates a Participant's employment other
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than for Cause, death or disability, within or on twelve (12) months following a
Change of Control, subject to the Participant's obligations
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under the Release Agreement, the Participant shall be entitled to receive the
following severance and other benefits:
(i) Cash Payments. The Participant shall be entitled to a
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severance equal to four times the Participant's weekly Compensation plus the
product obtained by multiplying the Participant's Weekly Compensation times the
Participant's Severance Payment Number. Such severance shall be paid to the
Participant in accordance with the Company's normal payroll practices, beginning
within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Participant's Termination Date.
(ii) Options. The Participant shall be deemed vested with respect
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to each outstanding option and stock purchase right under any of the Company's
stock plans, to the extent such option or stock purchase right would have vested
six (6) months following such termination. Notwithstanding the above, in the
event the Participant is less than twenty five percent (25%) vested in any
option under the Company's stock plans, then such Participant shall be deemed
vested with respect to such option or stock purchase right to the extent such
Participant would have been vested on the one (1) year anniversary of the
"Vesting Commencement Date" specified in the Participant's stock option
agreement.
(iii) Other Benefits. The Participant shall be entitled to such
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other benefits, if any, as may be specified by the Plan Administrator on the
Participant's Notice of Participation.
B. Other Termination. If (i) the Participant voluntarily resigns from the
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Company, (ii) the Company terminates the Participant's employment for Cause, or
(iii) the Participant's employment terminates by reason of his or her
Retirement, Disability or death, then the Participant shall not be entitled to
receive severance or other benefits under this Plan and shall be entitled to
benefits (if any) only as may then be established under the Company's then
existing benefit plans and policies at the time of such resignation or
termination.
ARTICLE V
PARACHUTE PAYMENTS
A. In the event any payment to a Participant pursuant to this plan
constitutes a "parachute payment" under section 280(G) of the Code, the
Employee's benefits shall be reduced to such lesser amount or degree as would
result in no portion of such benefits being subject to the excise tax under
Section 4999 of the Code. Unless the Company and the Participant otherwise agree
in writing, all determinations required to be made under this Article, including
the manner and amount of any reduction in the Participant's benefits under this
Article V, and the assumptions to be utilized in arriving at such
determinations, shall be made in writing in good faith by the accounting firm
serving as the Company's independent public accountants immediately prior to the
event giving rise to such Payment (the "Accountants"). For purposes of making
the calculations required by this Article V, the Accountants may make reasonable
assumptions and approximations concerning the application of Sections 280G and
4999 of the Code. The Company and the Participant shall furnish to the
Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably
request to make a
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determination under this Article. The Company shall bear all costs the
Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations
contemplated by this Article.
ARTICLE VI
FUNDING POLICY AND METHOD
Benefits and any administrative expenses arising in connection with the
Plan shall be paid as needed solely from the general assets of the Company. No
contributions are required from any Participant. This Plan shall not be
construed to require the Company to fund any of the benefits provided hereunder
nor to establish a trust for such purpose. Participants' rights against the
Company with respect to severance and other benefits provided under this Plan
shall be those of general unsecured creditors. No Participant has any legal or
beneficial interest in his or her severance or other benefits under this Plan
until the Participant actually receives a payment.
ARTICLE VII
CLAIMS PROCEDURE
In the event any claim for benefits is denied, in whole or in part, the
Company shall notify the claimant of such denial in writing and shall advise the
claimant of his or her right to appeal the denial. Such written notice shall set
forth the specific reasons for the denial and shall be given to the claimant
within ninety (90) days after the Company receives his or her claim.
ARTICLE VIII
REVIEW PROCEDURE
A. Review Panel. The Administrator shall be the named fiduciary to the
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Plan that shall have discretionary authority to act with respect to appeals from
denials of claims for benefits under the Plan.
B. Right to Appeal. Any person whose claim for benefits is denied, in
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whole or in part, may appeal from the denial by submitting a written request for
review of the claim within sixty (60) days after receiving written notice of the
denial from the Company.
C. Form of Request for Review. A request for review must be made in
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writing and shall be addressed as follows: "Tut Systems, Inc., Employee
Retention and Change of Control Plan, 2495 Estand Way , Pleasant Hill, CA 94523,
attention Administrator." A request for review shall set forth all of the
grounds upon which it is based, all facts and support thereof and any other
matters that the claimant deems pertinent.
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D. Review Panel Decision. Within sixty (60) days after receipt of a
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request for review, the Review Panel shall give written notice of its decision
to the claimant and the Company. In the event the Review Panel confirms the
denial of the claim for benefits, in whole or in part, such notice shall set
forth, in a manner calculated to be understood by the claimant, specific reasons
for such denial and specific references to the Plan provisions on which the
decision was based. In the event that the Review Panel determines that the claim
for benefits should not have been denied, in whole or in part, the Company shall
take appropriate remedial action as soon as reasonably practicable after
receiving notice of the Review Panel's decision.
ARTICLE IX
EMPLOYMENT STATUS; WITHHOLDING
A. Employment Status. This Plan does not constitute a contract of
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employment or impose on the Participant or the Company any obligation to retain
the Participant as an Employee, to change the status of the Participant's
employment, or to change the Company's policies regarding termination of
employment. The Participant's employment is and shall continue to be "at-will",
as defined under applicable law unless a Participant's employment agreement
indicates otherwise. If the Participant's employment with the Company or a
successor entity terminates for any reason, the Participant shall not be
entitled to any payments, benefits, damages, awards or compensation other than
as provided by this Plan, or as may otherwise be available in accordance with
the Company's established employee plans and practices or other agreements with
the Company at the time of termination.
B. Taxes. All payments made pursuant to this Plan shall be subject to all
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applicable reporting obligations and any tax or other contributions required to
be withheld under Federal, state or local law, or the applicable laws of any
non-U.S. taxing authority as interpreted by the Company.
ARTICLE X
SUCCESSORS TO COMPANY AND PARTICIPANTS
A. Company's Successors. Any successor to the Company (whether direct or
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indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or
otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company's business and/or assets
shall assume the obligations under this Plan and agree expressly to perform the
obligations under this Plan by executing a written agreement. For all purposes
under this Plan, the term "Company" shall include any successor to the Company's
business and/or assets which executes and delivers the assumption agreement
described in this subsection or which becomes bound by the terms of this Plan by
operation of law.
B. Participant's Successors. All rights of the Participant hereunder
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shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the Participant's personal
or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs,
distributes, devisees and legatees.
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ARTICLE XI
DURATION, AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION
A. Duration. This Plan shall terminate on the earlier of: (1) the date
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all obligations under this plan have been fully paid and distributed to
Participants, or (2) the date the Plan Administrator terminates the Plan.
B. Plan Amendment. The Board shall have the discretionary authority to
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amend the Plan in any respect by resolution adopted by a majority of the Board;
provided, however, that the Board may not amend the Plan in any way that is
adverse to a Plan Participant without the Participant's written consent.
C. Plan Termination. Notwithstanding paragraph B above, at any time, the
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Board shall have the discretionary authority to terminate the Plan by resolution
adopted by a majority of the Board. In the event of such termination, the
Participant shall not be entitled to any future severance or benefits under this
plan (as described in Article IV).
ARTICLE XII
NOTICE
A. General. Notices and all other communications contemplated by this
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Plan shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when
personally delivered or when mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, return
receipt requested and postage prepaid. In the case of the Participant, mailed
notices shall be addressed to him or her at the home address which he or she
most recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the
Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to its corporate headquarters, and
all notices shall be directed to the attention of its Human Resources
Department.
B. Notice of Termination by the Company. Any termination by the Company
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of the Participant's employment with the Company shall be communicated by a
notice of termination to the Participant at least five (5) days prior to the
date of such termination (or at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of a
termination by reason of the Participant's Disability). Such notice shall
indicate the specific termination provision or provisions in this Plan relied
upon (if any), shall set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances
claimed to provide a basis for termination under the provision or provisions so
indicated, and shall specify the Termination Date.
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ARTICLE XIII
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. No Duty to Mitigate. The Participant shall not be required to mitigate
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the amount of any benefits contemplated by this Plan, nor shall any such
benefits be reduced by any earnings or benefits that the Participant may receive
from any other source, except as provided in Article V.
B. Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or
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provisions of this Plan shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any
other provision hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect.
C. No Assignment of Benefits. The rights of any person to payments or
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benefits under this Plan shall not be made subject to option or assignment,
either by voluntary or involuntary assignment or by operation of law, including
(without limitation) bankruptcy, garnishment, attachment or other creditor's
process, and any action in violation of this subsection shall be void.
D. Prior Agreements. This plan supersedes any and all agreements the
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Participant has entered into with the Company to the extent such other
agreements are inconsistent with the terms of this Plan, unless this Plan
explicitly provides otherwise.
ARTICLE XIV
COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE
Covenant Not to Compete The Participant acknowledges that the Company has
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developed and will continue to develop valuable proprietary information,
including, but not limited to, client lists, marketing strategies, budgets,
media plans, creative ideas, designs and Company policies. In addition, the
Participant acknowledges that the Company's reputations for quality and service
has earned the Company valuable good will and that the Company's recruitment and
training of high quality sales, marketing and operations personnel is a
significant factor in its success. The Participant further acknowledges that (i)
unauthorized disclosure or use of any of the proprietary information of the
Company (ii) any attempt to interfere with a business relationship between the
Company on the one hand, and any clients thereof, on the other hand, (iii) any
attempt to thwart, interrupt or prevent the progress of the marketing, sales or
business strategies of the Company (iv) any attempt to solicit employees of the
Company, or (v) any attempt to malign or impugn the reputation and good will of
the Company would cause irreparable harm to the Company. For these reasons, the
Participant agrees, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this
Agreement, that:
A. During the Participant's period of employment with the Company (the
"Employment Period") and at any time prior to twelve months from the date on
which the Participant terminates employment with the Company (the "Termination
Date") (together the "Covenant Period"), the Participant will not promote,
participate, engage or have any other interest (whether the Participant is
acting as owner, partner, stockholder, employee, broker, agent, principal,
trustee, corporate officer,
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director, consultant or in any other capacity) in any "competing business
purpose"; provided, however, that this Agreement will not prevent the
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Participant from holding for investment up to 2% of any class of stock or other
securities of a publicly held company. The term "competing business purpose"
shall mean the design, development, marketing and sale of access multiplexers
and related applications used in telco central offices, commercial or
residential buildings or enterprise-edge access devices and related
applications.
B. During the Employment Period and at any time prior to the expiration of
the Covenant Period, the Participant will not directly or indirectly employ,
solicit or entice away any director, officer or employee of the Company.
ARTICLE XIIV
ERISA REQUIRED INFORMATION
A. Name of Plan. Tut Systems, Inc. Employee Retention and Change of
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Control Plan.
B. Type of Plan. Severance Plan/Employee Welfare Benefit Plan
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C. Plan Sponsor and Administrator. The Plan sponsor and administrator
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is:
Tut Systems, Inc.
2495 Estand Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
D. Employer Identification Number: [____________]
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E. Plan Number: [5__]
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F. Designated Agent. Designated agent for service of process:
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Vice President of Human Resources
Tut Systems, Inc.
2495 Estand Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
G. Plan Records. Plan records are kept on a fiscal year basis.
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H. Plan Funding. Payments to participants will be paid from the Company's
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general assets.
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STATEMENT OF ERISA RIGHTS
As a participant in the Tut Systems, Inc. Employee Retention and
Change of Control Plan, you are entitled to certain rights and protections under
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended ("ERISA").
ERISA provides that all Plan participants shall be entitled to:
1. Examine, without charge, at the Plan Administrator's office and
at other specified locations such as worksites, all Plan
documents, including all documents filed by the Plan with the
U.S. Department of Labor, such as detailed annual reports and
plan descriptions.
2. Obtain copies of all Plan documents and other Plan information
upon written request to the Plan Administrator. The Plan
Administrator may make a reasonable charge for the copies.
In addition to creating rights for certain employees of the Company
under the Plan, ERISA imposes obligations upon the people who are responsible
for the operation of the employee welfare benefit plan. The people who operate
the Plan (called "fiduciaries") have a duty to do so prudently and in the
interest of the Company's employees who are covered by the Plan.
No one, including your employer or any other person, may fire you or
otherwise discriminate against you in any way to prevent you from obtaining a
welfare benefit to which you are entitled under the Plan or from exercising your
rights under ERISA.
If your claim for a welfare (severance) benefit is denied or ignored,
in whole or in part must receive a written explanation of the reason for the
denial. You have the right to have the Plan Administrator review and reconsider
your claim. Under ERISA, there are steps you can take to enforce the above
rights. For instance, if you request materials from the Plan and do not receive
them within thirty (30) days, you may file suit in a federal court. In such a
case, the court may require the Plan Administrator to provide the materials and
pay you up to $110 a day until you receive the materials, unless the materials
were not sent because of reasons beyond the control of the Plan Administrator.
If you have a claim for a severance benefit which is denied or ignored, in whole
or in part, you may file suit in a federal or a state court. If it should happen
that the Plan fiduciaries misuse the Plan's money (if any) or if you are
discriminated against for asserting your rights, you may seek assistance from
the U.S. Department of Labor or you may file suit in a federal court. The court
will decide who should pay court costs and legal fees. If you are successful in
your lawsuit, the court may order the party you have sued to pay your legal
costs, including attorney fees. However, if you lose, the court may order you to
pay these costs and fees, for example, if it finds that your claim or suite is
frivolous.
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If you have any questions about the Plan, this statement or your
rights under ERISA, you should contact the Plan Administrator or the nearest
Area Office of the U.S. Labor-Management Services Administration, Department of
Labor.
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TUT SYSTEMS, INC. EMPLOYEE RETENTION AND CHANGE OF CONTROL PLAN
NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION
To:
Date:
The Board has designated you as a Participant in the Tut Systems, Inc.
Employee Retention and Change of Control Plan (the "Plan"), a copy of which is
attached hereto. The terms and conditions of your participation in the Plan are
as set forth in the Plan and in this Notice of Participation. As a condition to
receiving benefits under the Plan you agree (i) to sign a general waiver,
release and agreement, substantially in the form attached to the Plan as Exhibit
A, and (ii) to maintain in complete confidence your participation in the Plan as
well as the contents and terms of this Notice of Participation.
If you agree to participate in the Plan on these terms and conditions,
please acknowledge your acceptance by signing below. Please return the signed
copy of this Notice of Participation within ten (10) days of the date set forth
above to:
Attention: Human Resources
Tut Systems, Inc.
2495 Estand Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 9452
Your failure to timely remit this signed Notice of Participation will
result in your removal from the Plan. Please retain a copy of this Notice of
Participation, along with the Plan, for your records.
Date:_______________ Signature:________________________________
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EXHIBIT A
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RELEASE OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT
This Release of Claims Agreement ("Agreement") is made by and between Tut
Systems, Inc. (the "Company") and _________________________ ("Employee").
WHEREAS, __________________________ was employed by the Company;
WHEREAS, the Company and Employee have entered into an Employee Change in
Control Program effective as of __________, 2000 (the "Program");
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the
Company and Employee (collectively referred to as "the Parties") hereby agree as
follows:
ARTICLE XV Termination. Employee's employment from the Company terminated on
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ARTICLE XVI Consideration. Subject to and in consideration of Employee's
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release of claims as provided herein, the Company has agreed to pay Employee
certain benefits as set forth in the Program.
ARTICLE XVII Payment of Salary. Employee acknowledges and represents that the
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Company has paid all salary, wages, bonuses, accrued vacation, commissions and
any and all other benefits due to Employee, except ____________________________.
ARTICLE XVIII Release of Claims. Employee agrees that the foregoing
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consideration represents settlement in full of all outstanding obligations owed
to Employee by the Company. Employee, on behalf of herself, and her respective
heirs, family members, executors and assigns, hereby fully and forever releases
the Company and its past, present and future officers, agents, directors,
Employees, investors, shareholders, administrators, affiliates, divisions,
subsidiaries, parents, predecessor and successor corporations, and assigns,
from, and agrees not to sue or otherwise institute or cause to be instituted any
legal or administrative proceedings concerning any claim, duty, obligation or
cause of action relating to any matters of any kind, whether presently known or
unknown, suspected or unsuspected, that she may possess arising from any
omissions, acts or facts that have occurred up until and including the Effective
Date of this Agreement including, without limitation,
A. any and all claims relating to or arising from Employee's employment
relationship with the Company and the termination of that relationship;
B. any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee's right to
purchase, or actual purchase of shares of stock of the Company, including,
without limitation, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary
duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud
under any state or federal law;
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C. any and all claims for wrongful discharge of employment; termination in
violation of public policy; discrimination; breach of contract, both express and
implied; breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and
implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional
distress; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional
interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business
practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault;
battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; and conversion;
D. any and all claims for violation of any federal, state or municipal
statute, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of
1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Fair Labor Standards Act,
the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, The Worker Adjustment and
Retraining Notification Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and
Labor Code section 201, et seq. and section 970, et seq. and all amendments to
each such Act as well as the regulations issued thereunder;
E. any and all claims for violation of the federal, or any state,
constitution;
F. any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations
relating to employment or employment discrimination; and
G. any and all claims for attorneys' fees and costs.
Employee agrees that the release set forth in this section shall be and remain
in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters
released. This release does not extend to any obligations under the Employment
Agreement that survive termination of Employee's employment with the Company or
any obligations incurred under this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Release shall not cover Employee's rights to
payments and benefits under the Program, Employee's rights to indemnification
under the By-laws or Certificate of Incorporation of the Company or any other
rights to indemnification or Employee's rights with regard to any equity granted
or under any benefit plan.
ARTICLE XIX Acknowledgment of Waiver of Claims under ADEA. Employee acknowledges
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that she is waiving and releasing any rights she may have under the Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 ("ADEA") and that this waiver and
release is knowing and voluntary. Employee and the Company agree that this
waiver and release does not apply to any rights or claims that may arise under
the ADEA after the Effective Date of this Agreement. Employee acknowledges that
the consideration given for this waiver and release Agreement is in addition to
anything of value to which Employee was already entitled. Employee further
acknowledges that she has been advised by this writing that (a) she should
consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement; (b) she has at least
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twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this Agreement; (c) she has seven
(7) days following the execution of this Agreement by the parties to revoke the
Agreement; and (d) this Agreement shall not be effective until the revocation
period has expired. Any revocation should be in writing and delivered to the
General Counsel at Tut Systems, Inc., 2495 Estand Way, Pleasant
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Hill, CA 9452, by close of business on the seventh day from the date that
Employee signs this Agreement.
ARTICLE XX Civil Code Section 1542. Employee represents that she is not aware
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of any claims against the Company other than the claims that are released by
this Agreement. Employee acknowledges that she has been advised by legal counsel
and is familiar with the provisions of California Civil Code Section 1542, which
provides as follows:
A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE
CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HER FAVOR AT
THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HER
MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE
DEBTOR.
Employee, being aware of said code section, agrees to expressly waive any
rights she may have thereunder, as well as under any other statute or common law
principles of similar effect.
ARTICLE XXI No Pending or Future Lawsuits. Employee represents that she has no
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lawsuits, claims, or actions pending in her name, or on behalf of any other
person or entity, against the Company or any other person or entity referred to
herein. Employee also represents that she does not intend to bring any claims on
her own behalf or on behalf of any other person or entity against the Company or
any other person or entity referred to herein with regard to matters released
hereunder.
ARTICLE XXII Costs. The Parties shall each bear their own costs, expert fees,
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attorneys' fees and other fees incurred in connection with this Agreement.
ARTICLE XXIII Authority. Employee represents and warrants that she has the
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capacity to act on her own behalf and on behalf of all who might claim through
her to bind them to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
ARTICLE XXIV No Representations. Employee represents that she has had the
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opportunity to consult with an attorney, and has carefully read and understands
the scope and effect of the provisions of this Agreement. Neither party has
relied upon any representations or statements made by the other party hereto
which are not specifically set forth in this Agreement.
ARTICLE XXV Severability. In the event that any provision hereof becomes or is
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declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be illegal, unenforceable or
void, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect without said
provision.
ARTICLE XXVI Entire Agreement. This Agreement, the Program, any confidentiality
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or similar agreements, and the agreements and plans referenced therein represent
the entire agreement and understanding between the Company and Employee
concerning Employee's separation from the Company, and supersede and replace any
and all prior agreements and understandings concerning Employee's relationship
with the Company and her compensation
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by the Company. This Agreement may only be amended in writing signed by Employee
and an employee officer of the Company.
ARTICLE XXVII Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal
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substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of the State of California.
ARTICLE XXVIII Effective Date. This Agreement is effective eight (8) days
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after it has been signed by both Parties.
ARTICLE XXIX Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, and
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each counterpart shall have the same force and effect as an original and shall
constitute an effective, binding agreement on the part of each of the
undersigned.
ARTICLE XXX Voluntary Execution of Agreement. This Agreement is executed
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voluntarily and without any duress or undue influence on the part or behalf of
the Parties hereto, with the full intent of releasing all claims. The Parties
acknowledge that:
A. They have read this Agreement;
B. They have been represented in the preparation, negotiation, and
execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of their own choice or that they
have voluntarily declined to seek such counsel;
C. They understand the terms and consequences of this Agreement and of the
releases it contains;
D. They are fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the
respective dates set forth below.
TUT SYSTEMS, INC.
Dated: ____________________, _____ By ____________________________________
___________________, an individual
Dated: ____________________, _____ _______________________________________
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