THIS TRANSITION
AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into
by and between Gresham T. Brebach, Jr. (“Brebach”), a
resident of Massachusetts, and Fair Isaac Corporation (the
“Company”), a Delaware corporation.
A. On
November 2, 2006 the Company and Brebach agreed it was in
their mutual best interests for Brebach to resign his employment
with the Company as a Business Strategy Vice President, effective
November 2, 2006. By virtue of his resignation, Brebach no
longer has a role as an executive officer or an officer of the
Company as set forth in Section 16 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
B. Notwithstanding
Brebach’s resignation as an officer of the Company effective
November 2, 2006, Brebach has agreed to remain employed with
the Company in a transitional role through January 1,
2007.
C. The
parties are mutually concluding their employment relationship
amicably, but mutually recognize that such a relationship may give
rise to potential claims or liabilities.
D. The
parties expressly deny that they may be liable to each other on any
basis or that they have engaged in any unlawful or improper conduct
toward each other or treated each other unfairly.
E. The
parties desire to resolve all issues now in dispute between them
and have agreed to a full settlement of such issues.
NOW THEREFORE, in
consideration of the mutual promises and provisions contained in
this Agreement, the Release and the Second Release referred to
below, the parties, intending to be legally bound, agree as
follows:
1.
Employment Termination . The parties hereby confirm that Brebach
‘ s employment with the Company will automatically
terminate effective January 1, 2007, unless earlier terminated
in accordance with paragraph 4 below (Brebach’s last day of
employment referred to as the “Separation
Date”).
2.
Release and Second Release by Brebach .
At the same time that Brebach
executes this Agreement, he shall also execute a Release in the
form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A (the
“Release”), in favor of the Company and its affiliates,
divisions, committees, directors, officers, employees, agents,
predecessors, successors and assigns. If on or within 21 days
after the Separation Date Brebach executes a second release in the
form of Exhibit B (the “Second Release”), then
Brebach will be eligible for additional consideration as set out in
paragraph 4 below. This Agreement will not be interpreted or
construed to limit the Release or the Second Release in any manner.
The existence of any dispute respecting the interpretation of this
Agreement or the alleged breach of this Agreement will not nullify
or otherwise affect the validity or enforceability of the Release
or the Second Release.
3.
Transition Period. For the period beginning November 2, 2006
and ending on the Separation Date (the “Transition
Period”), Brebach has served as and will continue to be a
full time employee of the Company. During the Transition Period,
Brebach will continue to receive his regular base salary at the
annual rate of $350,000.00, paid in accordance with the
Company’s regular payroll cycle, and will participate in
other employee benefits programs and plans in accordance with the
terms of such programs and plans; provided, however that Brebach
will not be eligible for payment under any bonus or incentive plans
or programs of the Company, including, but not limited to, the
Management Incentive Plan. During the Transition Period Brebach
will facilitate a smooth transition of his prior responsibilities,
assist with ongoing matters on which he worked prior to the
Transition Period, and will assist on other matters as requested by
the Company. Brebach will not be required to maintain regular
office hours during the Transition Period, but must devote such
time as is necessary to complete his responsibilities during the
Transition Period and be generally available to the Company by
phone or personal computer. As of November 2, 2006, Brebach
ceased to be a Section 16 officer of the Company. Brebach
shall not act as an employee, contractor, consultant or in any
other capacity for any other entity other than the Company during
the Transition Period.
4. Early
Termination of Employment. Brebach and the Company agree that
Brebach’s employment with the Company will automatically end
on January 1, 2007 without further action by either
party,
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except that his
employment will end (and the Separation Date will be) earlier if
(i) Brebach rescinds or attempts to rescind this Agreement or the
Release, (ii) Brebach terminates his employment during the
Transition Period, (iii) Brebach dies, or (iv) the
Company notifies Brebach of his material breach of the terms of
this Agreement, the Release, or his Non-Disclosure Agreement and,
if curable, such breach is not cured by Brebach within 10 days
of receipt of the Company’s notification to Brebach of the
breach, provided however, should any cure reasonably require more
than 10 days to cure after receipt of a notice of breach,
Brebach shall not be in breach of this Agreement if within
10 days after his receipt of notice he commences the cure and
diligently pursues it thereafter.
5.
Payment . Subject
to the conditions described in this paragraph 5 below, the Company
will make a lump-sum payment to Brebach in the amount of
$25,000.00, less regular payroll withholdings. In addition, if
Brebach signs the Second Release in accordance with paragraph 2
above, subject to the other conditions described in this paragraph
5 below, (x) the Company will make a lump-sum payment to
Brebach in the amount of $120,000.00, less regular payroll
withholdings, and (y) if Brebach elects available continued
coverage of benefits (COBRA) in accordance with applicable
laws and plans, the Company will pay the COBRA premiums for four
months following the Separation Date (or until COBRA benefits are
no longer available to Brebach, if earlier). Thereafter, COBRA
continuation shall be at the sole expense of Brebach. Any lump-sum
payments payable hereunder will be paid to Brebach as soon as
practical after expiration of the applicable rescission period,
consistent with the Company’s regular payroll cycle. The
Company will make such payments and pay such premiums under this
paragraph 4 only if: (i) Brebach has not rescinded this
Agreement, the Release or the Second Release, as applicable, within
the applicable rescission period, and (ii) Brebach has not
breached his obligations under this Agreement, the Release, the
Second Release or the Non-Disclosure Agreement dated
December 31, 2003, between Brebach and the Company (“the
Non-Disclosure Agreement”).
6.
Retirement Plans . To the extent that Brebach is currently a
participant in a pension, profit-sharing, or other retirement
savings plan sponsored by the Company, Brebach will be entitled to
withdraw from such plan and/or receive benefits at the times and
under the terms and conditions set forth in the plan.
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Following the
Separation Date, the Company will make no further contributions to
any pension, profit-sharing, or retirement plan or any other
benefits plans, on behalf of Brebach.
7. Future
References. It is
Brebach’s responsibility to direct or cause to be directed
all future official requests for references concerning him to the
Vice President, Human Resources, of the Company, who will respond
to such requests by confirming the dates of Brebach’s
employment, identifying the position he held, and at his request,
confirming his base salary.
8. Stock
Options . Brebach
agrees and acknowledges that the options listed in this paragraph
below are his only options to purchase shares of the
Company’s Common Stock and that such options are exercisable
only to the extent reflected in his applicable stock option
agreement. Brebach further agrees and acknowledges that his options
to purchase the Company’s Common Stock will lapse and cease
to be outstanding as of 90 days after the Separation Date,
unless previously exercised in accordance with the terms of the
Company’s 1992 Long-Term Incentive Plan and the applicable
option agreement.
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Plan
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Date of Grant
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Exercise Price
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Number of Shares
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12/31/03
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$
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32.7733
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45,000
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8/2/04
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$
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28.7500
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20,000
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11/15/04
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$
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32.0100
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20,000
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11/21/05
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$
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47.4500
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30,000
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9.
Non-Disclosure and Non-Solicitation Agreements
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a.
Confidential Information . Brebach acknowledges and
affirms his continuing obligation to comply with the terms and
conditions of the Non-Disclosure Agreement.
b.
Agreement Not to Hire . During the Transition Period and
for a period of 12 consecutive months after the Separation Date,
Brebach shall not, directly or indirectly (including without
limitation as a proprietor, principal, agent, partner, officer,
director, stockholder, employee, member of any
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association,
consultant or otherwise), hire, engage or solicit any employee of
the Company or induce or attempt to induce any employee of the
Company to cease working for the Company.
c.
Acknowledgment . Brebach hereby acknowledges that the
provisions of this paragraph 9 are reasonable and necessary to
protect the legitimate interests of the Company and that any
violation of this paragraph 9 by Brebach shall cause substantial
and irreparable harm to the Company that would not be quantifiable
and for which no adequate remedy would exist at law and accordingly
injunctive relief will be available for any violation of this
paragraph 9.
d.
Blue Pencil Doctrine . If the duration of or the scope
of any business activity covered by any provision of this paragraph
9 is in excess of what is determined to be valid and enforceable
under applicable law, such provision shall be construed to cover
only that duration, scope or activity that is determined to be
valid and enforceable. Brebach hereby acknowledges that this
paragraph 9 shall be given the construction that renders its
provisions valid and enforceable to the maximum extent (not
exceeding its express terms) possible under applicable
law.
a.
General Standard . The provisions of this Agreement, the
Release and the Second Release (collectively “Confidential
Separation Information”) will be treated by Brebach as
confidential. Accordingly, Brebach will not disclose Confidential
Separation Information to anyone at any time, except as provided in
subparagraph 10(b) below.
(i) It
will not be a violation of this Agreement for Brebach to disclose
Confidential Separation Information to his immediate family, his
attorneys, his accountants or tax advisors, or his financial
planners.
(ii) It
will not be a violation of this Agreement for Brebach to disclose
to employers and/or prospective employers that he is constrained
from certain activities as a result of the terms of paragraph 9
above. Nor will it be a violation of this Agreement for Brebach to
inform Company employees who ask him about employment opportunities
outside the Company that the terms of paragraph 9 of this Agreement
preclude him from engaging in certain activities that could
interfere with their employment with the Company.
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11.
Records, Documents, and Property . Brebach acknowledges and represents that he has
delivered to the Company any and all Company records and any and
all Company property in his possession or under his control,
including without limitation, manuals, books, blank forms,
documents, letters, memoranda, notes, notebooks, reports,
printouts, computer disks, computer tapes, data, tables, or
calculations and all copies thereof, documents that in whole or in
part contain any trade secrets or confidential, proprietary, or
other secret information of the Company and all copies thereof, and
keys, access cards, access codes, source codes, passwords, credit
cards, personal computers, telephones, and other electronic
equipment belonging to the Company.
12.
Non-disparagement . For a period of one year after the Separation
Date, Brebach will not defame or disparage the reputation,
character, image, products, or services of the Company, or the
reputation or character of the Company’s directors or
officers. The Company will instruct its current directors and
officers not to defame or disparage Brebach’s reputation and,
for a period of one year after the Separation Date, the Company
will not authorize, encourage or permit any director or officer of
the Company to defame or disparage Brebach’s
reputation.
13.
Claims Against the Company .
a.
Non-recommendation . Brebach will not recommend or
suggest to any potential claimants or plaintiffs or their attorneys
or agents that they initiate claims or lawsuits against the
Company, any of its affiliates or divisions, or any of its or their
directors, officers, employees, or agents, nor will Brebach
voluntarily aid, assist or cooperate with any claimants or
plaintiffs or their attorneys or agents in any claims or lawsuits
now pending or commenced in the future against the Company, any of
its affiliates or divisions, or any of its or their directors,
officers, employees, or agents; provided, however that this
Agreement will not be interpreted or construed to prevent Brebach
from giving testimony in response to questions asked pursuant to a
legally enforceable subpoena, deposition notice, or other legal
process, or during any legal proceeding or arbitrations involving
the Company, any of its affiliates or divisions, or any of its or
their directors, officers, employees, or agents, or from
participating in any investigation by a governmental or law
enforcement agency.
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b.
Agreement to Assist and Cooperate . At the
Company’s reasonable request and upon reasonable notice,
Brebach agrees that he will, at any future time, be available, with
or without subpoena, to assist the Company with respect to matters
concerning which Brebach has or may have knowledge as a result of
or in connection with his employment by the Company. Such
assistance may include, without limitation, participating in
interviews, reviewing documents or things, giving depositions,
testifying, or engaging in other reasonable activities in
connection with any litigation or investigation, with respect to
matters that Brebach has or may have knowledge of by virtue of his
employment by or service to the Company or any related entity. In
performing his obligations under this paragraph 13(b) to testify or
otherwise provide information, Brebach will honestly, truthfully,
forthrightly, and completely provide the information requested.
Brebach will comply with this Agreement upon notice from the
Company that the Company or its attorneys believe that his
compliance would be helpful in the resolution of an investigation
or the prosecution or defense of claims.
14. Full
Compensation . Brebach understands that the payments and other
consideration provided by the Company under this Agreement will
fully compensate Brebach for and extinguish any
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