Separation Agreement – CEO – Ingram Micro Inc.
SEPARATION AGREEMENT
THIS SEPARATION AGREEMENT (this “Agreement“) is
entered into by and between Gregory M. E. Spierkel
(“Associate“) and Ingram Micro Inc., a Delaware
corporation (“IMI“), effective as of April 2, 2012.
WHEREAS, Associate and IMI have previously agreed that Associate153s employment
with IMI is on an “at-will” basis, such that either Associate or IMI may
dissolve the employment relationship at any time for any reason, with or without
notice, as reflected in that certain employment offer letter, dated as of April
7, 2005 (the “Employment Offer Letter“), which also
provides for Associate153s employment as Chief Executive Officer of IMI;
WHEREAS, IMI granted to Associate the following performance-vested restricted
stock unit awards pursuant to certain restricted stock unit award agreements
between Associate and IMI (collectively, the “RSU Award
Agreements“) under the Ingram Micro Inc. Amended and Restated 2003
Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan“): 109,966 shares
(EPS & ROIC) and 73,311 shares (PBT) granted on March 1, 2010, pursuant to
the 2010 Executive Long-Term Performance Share Program, and 139,998 shares (EPS
& ROIC) and 93,332 shares (PBT) granted on March 1, 2011 (collectively, the
“RSU Awards“);
WHEREAS, pursuant to certain stock option agreements between Associate and
IMI (collectively, the “Stock Option Agreements“), IMI
granted to Associate certain stock options to acquire shares of IMI153s common
stock under the Plan, of which a total of 1,067,469 shares underlying such stock
options are vested and exercisable as of April 2, 2012 (collectively, the
“Stock Options“); and
WHEREAS, Associate and IMI have determined to provide for the termination of
Associate153s employment with IMI on the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recitals, the mutual
promises and agreements contained in this Agreement, and for other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
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Termination of Employment and Employment Offer Letter. |
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Associate and IMI hereby acknowledge, agree and reaffirm that Associate has |
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Effective as of the Separation Date, Associate153s employment with IMI and its |
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As of the Separation Date, the Employment Offer Letter shall automatically |
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Accrued Obligations. IMI shall pay Associate all earned but unpaid |
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Severance. Associate and IMI hereby acknowledge and agree that |
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Severance Payment. IMI shall pay to Associate a lump-sum cash payment |
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Pro-Rated Annual Bonus. Pursuant to Section 3.2.2 of the Policy, |
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Continued Health Benefit. Pursuant to Section 3.2.3 of the Policy, |
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provided, however, that upon expiration of Associate153s COBRA continuation |
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Outplacement Services. Pursuant to Section 3.2.4 of the Policy, IMI |
Notwithstanding the foregoing, IMI shall not be obligated to provide
Associate with any of the severance payments and benefits described in
paragraphs (a) : (d) above until such time as this Agreement has been finally
accepted by Associate and Associate153s right to revoke Associate153s acceptance has
lapsed pursuant to Section 15 hereof.
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RSU Awards. Associate and IMI hereby acknowledge and agree that |
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Stock Options. Associate and IMI hereby acknowledge and agree that |
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Retirement Plans. Participation in the IMI 401(k) Investment Savings |
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Non-disclosure. Associate acknowledges Associate153s obligation not to |
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Return of Property. Associate acknowledges Associate153s obligation to |
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Associate153s Obligations. In consideration of the payments to be made |
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Associate will not (i) directly or indirectly make known to any person, firm, |
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Through June 15, 2013, Associate will not, and will use Associate153s best |
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Rights in Event of Breach. In the event of Associate153s material breach |
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other rights and remedies to which IMI may be entitled by law or in equity, |
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Injunctive Relief. Irreparable harm will be presumed if Associate |
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Release by Associate. Associate hereby fully, finally and irrevocably |
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is not intended to be, and shall not constitute, a release of any right of |
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shall not release IMI Released Parties from liability for violations of this |
From and after the date hereof, Associate agrees and covenants not to sue, or
threaten suit against, or make any claim against, any IMI Released Party for or
alleging any of the claims, actions, causes of action or suits dischared above.
Associate acknowledges that this release includes, but is not limited to, all
claims arising under federal, state, local or foreign laws prohibiting employer
discrimination and all claims growing out of any legal restrictions on the
rights of IMI or any of its affiliates to terminate its employees. Associate
also specifically waives and releases all claims of employment discrimination
and all rights available to Associate under the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act (ADEA), as amended, Title VII of the Civil rights Act of 1964, as amended,
or any other Federal discrimination law, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the
California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and any other federal and/or state
employment laws. Such claims being released include, by way of example and not
limitation, any claim of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin,
disability, marital status and/or religious discrimination, any claim for breach
of contract, and/or claim for wrongful discharge. Associate further agrees that
if any claim is prosecuted in Associate153s name before any court or
administrative agency, Associate waives and agrees not to take any award of
money or other damages from such suit.
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Waiver. Associate hereby expressly waives and relinquishes all rights |
“Section 1542. General Release : Claim extinguished. A general release does
not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his
favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have
materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”
Associate understands and acknowledges that the significance and consequence
of this waiver of Section 1542 of the Civil Code is that even if Associate
should eventually suffer additional damages arising out of Associate153s
employment relationship with IMI, or Associate153s termination of employment,
Associate will not be permitted to make any claim for those damages.
Furthermore, Associate acknowledges that Associate intends these consequences
even as to claims for injuries and/or damages that may exist as of the
Separation Date but which Associate does not know exist, and which, if known,
would materially affect Associate153s decision to execute this Agreement.
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Sole Remedy. Associate agrees that, in the event IMI breaches any |
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Right to Revoke. Associate acknowledges that Associate has the right |
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Definition of Affiliate. An “affiliate” of |
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Enforceability. If any provision of this Agreement shall be held |
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Notices. Any notices, requests, demands and other communications |
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postage or charges prepaid, or (c) on the date transmitted by telefax if the |
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Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by California |
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No Admission. Associate understands and agrees that the making of the |
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Section Titles. The section titles used in this Agreement are for |
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Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon, and |
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Arbitration. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to |
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Section 409A. |
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Agreement, if Associate is a |
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With respect to the provisions of this Agreement which provide for |
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In the event that following the date hereof IMI or Associate reasonably |
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under this Agreement from Section 409A of the Code and/or preserve the |
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Executive Officer Severance Policy. Associate hereby acknowledges and |
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Compensation Recovery Policy. Associate hereby acknowledges and agrees |
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Entire Agreement; Modification. This Agreement represents the final |
[Signature page follows]
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Delivered to Associate by IMI on April 9, 2012 and executed by Associate on
the date set below. Please return the signed agreement to Lynn Jolliffe.
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“Associate” |
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Date: April 9, 2012 |
/s/ Gregory M. E. Spierkel |
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Gregory M. E. Spierkel |
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Address: |
25246 Rockridge Road |
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Laguna Hills, CA 92653 |
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Telephone: |
(949) 916-8847 |
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“IMI” |
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INGRAM MICRO INC. |
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a Delaware Corporation |
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Date: April 9, 2012 |
/s/ Lynn Jolliffe |
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Lynn Jolliffe |
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Executive Vice President, Human Resources |
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Ingram Micro Inc. |
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1600 E. St. Andrew Place |
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Santa Ana, CA 92705 |
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Tel: (714) 566-1000 |
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EXHIBIT A
Executive Officer Severance Policy
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EXHIBIT B
Compensation Recovery Policy
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