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Form 8-K TIVO INC For: Nov 13

November 17, 2015 5:14 PM EST



 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________
 
FORM 8-K
_______________________

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) November 13, 2015
_______________________
 
TIVO INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_______________________
 
Delaware
000-27141
77-0463167
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)

2160 Gold Street,
 
San Jose, California
95002
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (408) 519-9100

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
_______________________
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
 
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
[ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 


 
 
 

 

 
ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.

On November 17, 2015, TiVo Inc. announced that Thomas S. Rogers, its current chief executive officer and president, will be stepping down from that role effective on the earlier of January 31, 2016 or upon the appointment of his successor.  Effective February 1, 2016, the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Rogers as non-executive chairman of the Board, and he will serve out his current term as a director.

In addition, Thomas Wolzien resigned as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately, and the Board of Directors selected Daniel Moloney to succeed him as Lead Independent Director.  David Yoffie will serve as chairman of the nomination and governance committee, which includes Mr. Moloney.  William Cella will serve as the chairman of the compensation committee, also comprised of Peter Aquino and Mr. Moloney.

In connection with the transition of Mr. Rogers, the Board of Directors has terminated Mr. Roger’s employment agreement pursuant to Section 5(c)(i).  TiVo and Mr. Rogers entered into a transition agreement, effective as of November 13, 2015, pursuant to which Mr. Rogers will receive the following compensation and benefits under his employment agreement: a sum equal to $4.6 million, an additional bonus upon attainment of applicable performance criteria, accelerated vesting of all equity-related awards held by Mr. Rogers and continued health and welfare coverage for up to 24 months.  Mr. Rogers has agreed not to solicit TiVo employees for 18 months after his resignation date and to release any claims he may have against the company.  This summary of the terms of the transition agreement with Mr. Rogers is supplemented and qualified in all respects by reference to the full terms of the transition agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated by reference.  Based on today's stock price, TiVo expects to record a one-time charge in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended January 31, 2016 of approximately $11 million - 12 million before tax, related to Mr. Rogers’ transition.

A copy of the press release announcing the transition of Mr. Rogers is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 5.03. AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.

On November 13, 2015, the Board adopted and approved, effective November 13, 2015, the Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of TiVo Inc. (the “Third Amended and Restated Bylaws”), to provide for the responsibilities and duties of the Lead Independent Director and the non-executive chairman of the Board (“Chairman”).

The Lead Independent Director will act as a liaison between the Board and the chief executive officer.  The Lead Independent Director will be elected by the affirmative vote of majority of the independent directors, and shall serve as Lead Independent Director for a term commencing upon his or her election by the Board of Directors and ending on the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors immediately preceding the annual meeting of the stockholders after such election, or upon his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

The Chairman will hold a non-executive position and will preside, when present, at meetings of the Board of Directors and of stockholders.  The Chairman will serve as a resource for the Lead Independent
 

 
 

 

 
Director and, upon request, provide support to the chief executive officer.  The Chairman will be elected by the affirmative vote of majority of directors in office at the time, and shall serve as Chairman for a term commencing upon his or her election by the Board of Directors and ending on the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors immediately preceding the annual meeting of the stockholders after such election, or upon his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.

The foregoing summary of the Third Amended and Restated Bylaws is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Third Amended and Restated Bylaws, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Safe Harbor Statement

This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements with respect to the amount of any expected accounting charge that will be recorded as a result of Mr. Rogers’ transition. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the risks and uncertainties included in the reports and other filings by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2015 under the heading “Risk Factors.”  TiVo disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

ITEM 9.01. EXHIBITS.
 
(d) Exhibits

Exhibit Number
 
Description
3.1
 
Third Amended and Restated Bylaws
10.1
 
Transition Agreement between TiVo Inc. and Tom Rogers, dated November 13, 2015
99.1
 
Press Release of TiVo Inc. dated November 17, 2015
 
 
 
 

 

 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     
TIVO INC. 
       
       
       
Date: November 17, 2015
 
By:   
/s/ Naveen Chopra                                
     
Naveen Chopra
     
Chief Financial Officer
     
(Principal Financial Officer)


 
 

 
 
 
EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
 
Description
3.1
 
Third Amended and Restated Bylaws
10.1
 
Transition Agreement between TiVo Inc. and Tom Rogers, dated November 13, 2015
99.1
 
Press Release of TiVo Inc. dated November 17, 2015



Exhibit 3.1

 
THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS
 
OF
 
TIVO INC.
 
(A DELAWARE CORPORATION)
 
Approved and Adopted on November 13, 2015 (Stockholder Approval Not Required)
 

 

 

 

 

 

 





 
 

 


 
Table Of Contents
 
Page

ARTICLE I Offices
1
 
Section 1.
Registered Office
1
 
Section 2.
Other Offices
1
ARTICLE II Corporate Seal
1
 
Section 3.
Corporate Seal
1
ARTICLE III Stockholders’ Meetings
1
 
Section 4.
Place Of Meetings
1
 
Section 5.
Annual Meetings; Notice of Business to be Brought Before a Meeting; Notice of Nominations for Election to the Board of Directors
1
 
Section 6.
Special Meetings of Stockholders
9
 
Section 7.
Notice Of Meetings
12
 
Section 8.
Quorum
12
 
Section 9.
Adjournment And Notice Of Adjourned Meetings
13
 
Section 10.
Voting Rights
14
 
Section 11.
Joint Owners Of Stock
14
 
Section 12.
List Of Stockholders
14
 
Section 13.
Action Without Meeting
14
 
Section 14.
Organization
15
ARTICLE IV Directors
16
 
Section 15.
Number And Term Of Office
16
 
Section 16.
Powers
16
 
Section 17.
Classes of Directors.
16
 
Section 18.
Lead Independent Director; Chairman of the Board of Directors.
17
 
Section 19.
Vacancies
18
 
Section 20.
Resignation
19
 
Section 21.
Removal
19
 
Section 22.
Meetings
19
 
Section 23.
Quorum And Voting
20
 
Section 24.
Action Without Meeting
21
 
Section 25.
Fees And Compensation
21
 
Section 26.
Committees
21
 
Section 27.
Organization
22
ARTICLE V Officers
22
 
Section 28.
Officers Designated
22
 
Section 29.
Tenure And Duties Of Officers
23
 
Section 30.
Delegation Of Authority
24
 
Section 31.
Resignations
24
 
Section 32.
Removal
24
 
 
 
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ARTICLE VI Execution Of Corporate Instruments And Voting Of Securities Owned By The Corporation
24
 
Section 33.
Execution Of Corporate Instruments
24
 
Section 34.
Voting Of Securities Owned By The Corporation
24
ARTICLE VII Shares Of Stock
25
 
Section 35.
Form And Execution Of Certificates; Uncertificated Shares
25
 
Section 36.
Lost Certificates
25
 
Section 37.
Transfers
26
 
Section 38.
Fixing Record Dates
26
 
Section 39.
Registered Stockholders
27
ARTICLE VIII Other Securities Of The Corporation
27
 
Section 40.
Execution Of Other Securities
27
ARTICLE IX Dividends
28
 
Section 41.
Declaration Of Dividends
28
 
Section 42.
Dividend Reserve
28
ARTICLE X Fiscal Year
28
 
Section 43.
Fiscal Year
28
ARTICLE XI Indemnification
28
 
Section 44.
Indemnification Of Directors, Officers, Employees And Other Agents
28
ARTICLE XII Notices
31
 
Section 45.
Notices
31
ARTICLE XIII Amendments
33
 
Section 46.
Amendments
33
ARTICLE XIV Loans To Officers
33
 
Section 47.
Loans To Officers
33



 
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BYLAWS
OF
TIVO INC.
(A DELAWARE CORPORATION)
 
ARTICLE I
Offices
 
Section 1.   Registered Office. The registered office of the corporation in the State of Delaware shall be in the City of Dover, County of Kent.
 
Section 2.   Other Offices. The corporation shall also have and maintain an office or principal place of business at such place as may be fixed by the Board of Directors, and may also have offices at such other places, both within and without the State of Delaware as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or the business of the corporation may require.
 
ARTICLE II
Corporate Seal
 
Section 3.   Corporate Seal. The corporate seal shall consist of a die bearing the name of the corporation and the inscription, “Corporate Seal-Delaware.” Said seal may be used by causing it or a facsimile thereof to be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise.
 
ARTICLE III
Stockholders’ Meetings
 
Section 4.   Place Of Meetings. Meetings of the stockholders of the corporation shall be held at such place, either within or without the State of Delaware, as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors, or, if not so designated, then at the office of the corporation required to be maintained pursuant to Section 2 hereof.
 
Section 5.   Annual Meetings; Notice of Business to be Brought Before a Meeting; Notice of Nominations for Election to the Board of Directors.
 
(a)           Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the stockholders of the corporation, for the purpose of election of directors and for such other business as may lawfully come before it, shall be held on such date and at such time as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors. Nominations of persons for election to the Board of Directors of the corporation and the proposal of business to be considered by the stockholders may only be made at an annual meeting of stockholders in compliance with the procedures set forth in these Bylaws.
 
(b)           Notice of Business to be Brought Before a Meeting.
 
(1)           At an annual meeting of the stockholders, only such business shall be conducted as shall have been properly brought before the meeting. To be properly brought before an annual meeting, business must be (i) brought before the meeting by the
 

 
 

 

 
corporation and specified in the notice of meeting given by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, (ii) brought before the meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, or (iii) otherwise properly brought before the meeting by a stockholder who (A) was a stockholder of record (and, with respect to any beneficial owner, if different, on whose behalf such business is proposed, only if such beneficial owner was the beneficial owner of shares of the corporation) both at the time of giving the notice provided for in this Section 5(b) and at the time of the meeting, (B) is entitled to vote at the meeting, and (C) has complied with this Section 5(b) as to such business. Except for proposals properly made in accordance with Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder (as so amended and inclusive of such rules and regulations, the “Exchange Act”), and included in the notice of meeting given by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, the foregoing clause (iii) shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to propose business to be brought before an annual meeting of the stockholders. Stockholders seeking to nominate persons for election to the Board must comply with Section 5(c) and this Section 5(b) shall not be applicable to nominations except as expressly provided in Section 5(c).
 
(2)           Without qualification, for business to be properly brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder, the stockholder must (i) provide Timely Notice (as defined below) thereof in writing and in proper form to the Secretary of the corporation and (ii) provide any updates or supplements to such notice at the times and in the forms required by this Section 5(b). To be timely, a stockholder’s notice must be delivered to, or mailed and received at, the principal executive offices of the corporation not less than ninety (90) days nor more than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the one-year anniversary of the preceding year’s annual meeting; provided, however, that if the date of the annual meeting is more than thirty (30) days before or more than sixty (60) days after such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder to be timely must be so delivered, or mailed and received, not later than the ninetieth (90th) day prior to such annual meeting or, if later, the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public disclosure of the date of such annual meeting was first made (such notice within such time periods, “Timely Notice”). In no event shall any adjournment of an annual meeting or the announcement thereof commence a new time period for the giving of Timely Notice as described above.
 
(3)           To be in proper form for purposes of this Section 5(b), a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth:
 
(A)           As to each Proposing Person (as defined below), (i) the name and address of such Proposing Person (including, if applicable, the name and address that appear on the corporation’s books and records); and (ii) the class or series and number of shares of the corporation that are, directly or indirectly, owned of record or beneficially owned (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) by such Proposing Persons, except that such Proposing Person shall in all events be deemed to beneficially own any shares of any class or series of the corporation as to which such Proposing Person has a right to acquire beneficial ownership at any time in the future (the disclosures to be made pursuant to the foregoing clauses (i) and (ii) are referred to as “Stockholder Information”);
 

 
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(B)           As to each Proposing Person, (i) any derivative, swap or other transaction or series of transactions engaged in, directly or indirectly, by such Proposing Person, the purpose or effect of which is to give such Proposing Person economic risk similar to ownership of shares of any class or series of the corporation, including due to the fact that the value of such derivative, swap or other transactions are determined by reference to the price, value or volatility of any shares of any class or series of the corporation, or which derivative, swap or other transactions provide, directly or indirectly, the opportunity to profit from any increase in the price or value of shares of any class or series of the corporation (“Synthetic Equity Interests”), which Synthetic Equity Interests shall be disclosed without regard to whether (a) the derivative, swap or other transactions convey any voting rights in such shares to such Proposing Person, (b) the derivative, swap or other transactions are required to be, or are capable of being, settled through delivery of such shares or (c) such Proposing Person may have entered into other transactions that hedge or mitigate the economic effect of such derivative, swap or other transactions (ii) any proxy (other than a revocable proxy or consent given in response to a solicitation made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act by way of a solicitation statement filed on Schedule 14A), agreement, arrangement, understanding or relationship pursuant to which such Proposing Person has or shares a right to vote any shares of any class or series of the corporation, (iii) any agreement, arrangement, understanding or relationship, including any repurchase or similar so-called “stock borrowing” agreement or arrangement, engaged in, directly or indirectly, by such Proposing Person, the purpose or effect of which is to mitigate loss to, reduce the economic risk (of ownership or otherwise) of shares of any class or series of the corporation by, manage the risk of share price changes for, or increase or decrease the voting power of, such Proposing Person with respect to the shares of any class or series of the corporation, or which provides, directly or indirectly, the opportunity to profit from any decrease in the price or value of the shares of any class or series of the corporation (“Short Interests”), (iv) any rights to dividends on the shares of any class or series of the corporation owned beneficially by such Proposing Person that are separated or separable from the underlying shares of the corporation, (v) any performance related fees (other than an asset based fee) that such Proposing Person is entitled to based on any increase or decrease in the price or value of shares of any class or series of the corporation, or any Synthetic Equity Interests or Short Interests, if any, (vi)(a) if such Proposing Person is not a natural person, the identity of the natural person or persons associated with such Proposing Person responsible for the formulation of and decision to propose the business to be brought before the meeting (such person or persons, the “Responsible Person”), the manner in which such Responsible Person was selected, any fiduciary duties owed by such Responsible Person to the equity holders or other beneficiaries of such Proposing Person, the qualifications and background of such Responsible Person and any material interests or relationships of such Responsible Person that are not shared generally by any other record or beneficial holder of the shares of any class or series of the corporation and that reasonably could have influenced the decision of such Proposing Person to propose such business to be brought before the meeting, and (b) if such Proposing Person is a natural person, the qualifications and background of such natural person and any material interests or relationships of such natural person that are not shared generally by any other record or beneficial holder of the shares of any class or series of the corporation and that
 

 
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reasonably could have influenced the decision of such Proposing Person to propose such business to be brought before the meeting, (vii) any significant equity interests or any Synthetic Equity Interests or Short Interests in any principal competitor of the corporation held by such Proposing Persons, (viii) any direct or indirect interest of such Proposing Person in any contract with the corporation, any affiliate of the corporation or any principal competitor of the corporation (including, in any such case, any employment agreement, collective bargaining agreement or consulting agreement), (ix) any pending or threatened litigation in which such Proposing Person is a party or material participant involving the corporation or any of its officers or directors, or any affiliate of the corporation, (x) any material transaction occurring during the prior twelve months between such Proposing Person, on the one hand, and the corporation, any affiliate of the corporation or any principal competitor of the corporation, on the other hand, (xi) a summary of any material discussions regarding the business proposed to be brought before the meeting (a) between or among any of the Proposing Persons or (b) between or among any Proposing Person and any other record or beneficial holder of the shares of any class or series of the corporation (including their names), and (xii) any other information relating to such Proposing Person that would be required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filing required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies or consents by such Proposing Person in support of the business proposed to be brought before the meeting pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act (the disclosures to be made pursuant to the foregoing clauses (i) through (xii) are referred to as “Disclosable Interests”); provided, however, that Disclosable Interests shall not include any such disclosures with respect to the ordinary course business activities of any broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee who is a Proposing Person solely as a result of being the stockholder directed to prepare and submit the notice required by these Bylaws on behalf of a beneficial owner; and
 
(C)           As to each item of business that the stockholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting, (A) a reasonably brief description of the business desired to be brought before the annual meeting, the reasons for conducting such business at the annual meeting and any material interest in such business of each Proposing Person, (B) the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration), and (C) a reasonably detailed description of all agreements, arrangements and understandings (x) between or among any of the Proposing Persons or (y) between or among any Proposing Person and any other person or entity (including their names) in connection with the proposal of such business by such stockholder. For purposes of this Section 5(b), the term “Proposing Person” shall mean (i) the stockholder providing the notice of business proposed to be brought before an annual meeting, (ii) the beneficial owner or beneficial owners, if different, on whose behalf the notice of the business proposed to be brought before the annual meeting is made, (iii) any affiliate or associate (each within the meaning of Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act for purposes of these Bylaws) of such stockholder or beneficial owner and (iv) any other person with whom such stockholder or beneficial owner (or any of their respective affiliates or associates) is Acting in Concert (as defined below).
 
A person shall be deemed to be “Acting in Concert” with another person for purposes of these Bylaws if such person knowingly acts (whether or not pursuant to an express
 

 
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agreement, arrangement or understanding) in concert with, or towards a common goal relating to the management, governance or control of the corporation in parallel with, such other person where (A) each person is conscious of the other person’s conduct or intent and this awareness is an element in their decision-making processes and (B) at least one additional factor suggests that such persons intend to act in concert or in parallel, which such additional factors may include, without limitation, exchanging information (whether publicly or privately), attending meetings, conducting discussions, or making or soliciting invitations to act in concert or in parallel; provided that a person shall not be deemed to be Acting in Concert with any other person solely as a result of the solicitation or receipt of revocable proxies or consents from such other person in response to a solicitation made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act by way of a proxy or consent solicitation statement filed on Schedule 14A. A person Acting in Concert with another person shall be deemed to be Acting in Concert with any third party who is also Acting in Concert with such other person.
 
(4)           A stockholder providing notice of business proposed to be brought before an annual meeting shall further update and supplement such notice, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice pursuant to this Section 5(b) shall be true and correct as of the record date for the meeting and as of the date that is ten (10) business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, and such update and supplement shall be delivered to, or mailed and received by, the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the corporation not later than five (5) business days after the record date for the meeting (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of the record date), and not later than eight (8) business days prior to the date for the meeting or, if practicable, any adjournment or postponement thereof (and, if not practicable, on the first practicable date prior to the date to which the meeting has been adjourned or postponed) (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of ten (10) business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof).
 
(5)           Notwithstanding anything in these Bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be conducted at an annual meeting except in accordance with this Section 5(b). The presiding officer of the meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine that the business was not properly brought before the meeting in accordance with this Section 5(b), and if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare to the meeting and any such business not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted.
 
(6)           This Section 5(b) is expressly intended to apply to any business proposed to be brought before an annual meeting of stockholders other than any proposal made pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act. In addition to the requirements of this Section 5(b) with respect to any business proposed to be brought before an annual meeting, each Proposing Person shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act with respect to any such business. Nothing in this Section 5(b) shall be deemed to affect the rights of stockholders to request inclusion of proposals in the corporation’s proxy statement pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Exchange Act.
 
(7)           For purposes of these Bylaws, “public disclosure” shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by a national news service or in a document
 

 
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publicly filed by the corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Sections 13, 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act.
 
(c)           Notice of Nominations for Election to the Board of Directors.
 
(1)           Nominations of any person for election to the Board of Directors at an annual meeting or at a special meeting (but only if the election of directors is a matter specified in the notice of meeting given by or at the direction of the person calling such special meeting) may be made at such meeting only (i) by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, including by any committee or persons appointed by the Board of Directors, or (ii) by a stockholder who (A) was a stockholder of record (and, with respect to any beneficial owner, if different, on whose behalf such nomination is proposed to be made, only if such beneficial owner was the beneficial owner of shares of the corporation) both at the time of giving the notice provided for in this Section 5(c) and at the time of the meeting, (B) is entitled to vote at the meeting, and (C) has complied with this Section 5(c) as to such nomination. The foregoing clause (ii) shall be the exclusive means for a stockholder to make any nomination of a person or persons for election to the Board of Directors at an annual meeting or special meeting.
 
(2)           Without qualification, for a stockholder to make any nomination of a person or persons for election to the Board of Directors at an annual meeting, the stockholder must (i) provide Timely Notice (as defined in Section 5(b)) thereof in writing and in proper form to the Secretary of the corporation and (ii) provide any updates or supplements to such notice at the times and in the forms required by this Section 5(c). Without qualification, if the election of directors is a matter specified in the notice of meeting given by or at the direction of the person calling such special meeting, then for a stockholder to make any nomination of a person or persons for election to the Board of Directors at a special meeting, the stockholder must (i) provide timely notice thereof in writing and in proper form to the Secretary of the corporation at the principal executive offices of the corporation, and (ii) provide any updates or supplements to such notice at the times and in the forms required by this Section 5(c). To be timely, a stockholder’s notice for nominations to be made at a special meeting must be delivered to, or mailed and received at, the principal executive offices of the corporation not earlier than the one hundred twentieth (120th) day prior to such special meeting and not later than the ninetieth (90th) day prior to such special meeting or, if later, the tenth (10th) day following the day on which public disclosure (as defined in Section 5(b)) of the date of such special meeting was first made. In no event shall any adjournment of an annual meeting or special meeting or the announcement thereof commence a new time period for the giving of a stockholder’s notice as described above.
 
(3)           To be in proper form for purposes of this Section 5(c), a stockholder’s notice to the Secretary shall set forth:
 
(A)           As to each Nominating Person (as defined below), the Stockholder Information (as defined in Section 5(b)(3)(A), except that for purposes of this Section 5(c) the term “Nominating Person” shall be substituted for the term “Proposing Person” in all places it appears in Section 5(c)(3)(A));

 
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(B)           As to each Nominating Person, any Disclosable Interests (as defined in Section 5(b)(3)(B), except that for purposes of this Section 5(c) the term “Nominating Person” shall be substituted for the term “Proposing Person” in all places it appears in Section 5(b)(3)(B) and the disclosure in clause (6) of Section 5(b)(3)(B) shall be made with respect to the election of directors at the meeting);
 
(C)           As to each person whom a Nominating Person proposes to nominate for election as a director, (A) all information with respect to such proposed nominee that would be required to be set forth in a stockholder’s notice pursuant to this Section 5(c) if such proposed nominee were a Nominating Person, (B) all information relating to such proposed nominee that is required to be disclosed in a proxy statement or other filings required to be made in connection with solicitations of proxies for election of directors in a contested election pursuant to Section 14(a) under the Exchange Act (including such proposed nominee’s written consent to being named in the proxy statement as a nominee and to serving as a director if elected), (C) a description of all direct and indirect compensation and other material monetary agreements, arrangements and understandings during the past three years, and any other material relationships, between or among any Nominating Person, on the one hand, and each proposed nominee, his or her respective affiliates and associates and any other persons with whom such proposed nominee (or any of his or her respective affiliates and associates) is Acting in Concert (as defined in Section 5(b)(3)), on the other hand, including, without limitation, all information that would be required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404 under Regulation S-K if such Nominating Person were the “registrant” for purposes of such rule and the proposed nominee were a director or executive officer of such registrant (the disclosures to be made pursuant to the foregoing clauses (A) through (C) are referred to as “Nominee Information”), and (D) a completed and signed questionnaire, representation and agreement as provided in Section 5(c)(6); and
 
(D)           The corporation may require any proposed nominee to furnish such other information (A) as may reasonably be required by the corporation to determine the eligibility of such proposed nominee to serve as an independent director of the corporation in accordance with the corporation’s Corporate Governance Guidelines or (B) that could be material to a reasonable stockholder’s understanding of the independence or lack of independence of such proposed nominee.
 
For purposes of this Section 5(c), the term “Nominating Person” shall mean (i) the stockholder providing the notice of the nomination proposed to be made at the meeting, (ii) the beneficial owner or beneficial owners, if different, on whose behalf the notice of the nomination proposed to be made at the meeting is made, (iii) any affiliate or associate of such stockholder or beneficial owner and (iv) any other person with whom such stockholder or such beneficial owner (or any of their respective affiliates or associates) is Acting in Concert.
 
(4)           A stockholder providing notice of any nomination proposed to be made at a meeting shall further update and supplement such notice, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such notice pursuant to this Section 5(c) shall be true and correct as of the record date for the meeting and as of the date that is ten (10) business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or
 

 
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postponement thereof, and such update and supplement shall be delivered to, or mailed and received by, the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the corporation not later than five (5) business days after the record date for the meeting (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of the record date), and not later than eight (8) business days prior to the date for the meeting or, if practicable, any adjournment or postponement thereof (and, if not practicable, on the first practicable date prior to the date to which the meeting has been adjourned or postponed) (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of ten (10) business days prior to the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof).
 
(5)           Notwithstanding anything in these Bylaws to the contrary, no person shall be eligible for election as a director of the corporation unless nominated in accordance with this Section 5(c). The presiding officer at the meeting shall, if the facts warrant, determine that a nomination was not properly made in accordance with this Section 5(c), and if he or she should so determine, he or she shall so declare such determination to the meeting and the defective nomination shall be disregarded.
 
(6)           To be eligible to be a nominee for election as a director of the corporation, the proposed nominee must deliver (in accordance with the time periods prescribed for delivery of notice under this Section 5(c)) to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the corporation a written questionnaire with respect to the background and qualification of such proposed nominee (which questionnaire shall be provided by the Secretary upon written request) and a written representation and agreement (in form provided by the Secretary upon written request) that such proposed nominee (i) is not and will not become a party to (A) any agreement, arrangement or understanding with, and has not given any commitment or assurance to, any person or entity as to how such proposed nominee, if elected as a director of the corporation, will act or vote on any issue or question (a “Voting Commitment”) that has not been disclosed to the corporation or (B) any Voting Commitment that could limit or interfere with such proposed nominee’s ability to comply, if elected as a director of the corporation, with such proposed nominee’s fiduciary duties under applicable law, (ii) is not, and will not become a party to, any agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person or entity other than the corporation with respect to any direct or indirect compensation, reimbursement or indemnification in connection with service or action as a director that has not been disclosed to the corporation and (iii) in such proposed nominee’s individual capacity and on behalf of the stockholder (or the beneficial owner, if different) on whose behalf the nomination is made, would be in compliance, if elected as a director of the corporation, and will comply with applicable publicly disclosed corporate governance, conflict of interest, confidentiality and stock ownership and trading policies and guidelines of the corporation.
 
(7)           In addition to the requirements of this Section 5(c) with respect to any nomination proposed to be made at a meeting, each Nominating Person shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Exchange Act with respect to any such nominations.
 

 
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Section 6.   Special Meetings of Stockholders.
 
(a)           Special meetings of the stockholders for any purpose or purposes may be called only (i) by the Lead Independent Director, (ii) by the Chief Executive Officer, (iii) by the Board of Directors, pursuant to a resolution approved by a majority of the entire Board of Directors, or (iv) by the Secretary of the corporation, following his or her receipt of one or more written demands to call a special meeting of the stockholders in accordance with, and subject to, this Section 6 from stockholders of record as of the record date fixed in accordance with Section 6(d) who hold, in the aggregate, at least fifty percent of the voting power of the outstanding shares of the corporation. The notice of a special meeting shall state the purpose or purposes of the special meeting, and the business to be conducted at the special meeting shall be limited to the purpose or purposes stated in the notice. Except in accordance with this Section 6, stockholders shall not be permitted to propose business to be brought before a special meeting of the stockholders. Stockholders who nominate persons for election to the board of directors at a special meeting must also comply with the requirements set forth in Section 5(c).
 
(b)           No stockholder may demand that the Secretary of the corporation call a special meeting of the stockholders pursuant to Section 6(a) unless a stockholder of record has first submitted a request in writing that the Board of Directors fix a record date for the purpose of determining the stockholders entitled to demand that the Secretary of the corporation call such special meeting, which request shall be in proper form and delivered to, or mailed and received by, the Secretary of the corporation at the principal executive offices of the corporation.
 
(c)           To be in proper form for purposes of this Section 6, a request by a stockholder for the Board of Directors to fix a record date shall set forth:
 
(1)           As to each Requesting Person (as defined below), the Stockholder Information (as defined in Section 5(b)(3)(A), except that for purposes of this Section 6 the term “Requesting Person” shall be substituted for the term “Proposing Person” in all places it appears in Section 5(b)(3)(A));
 
(2)           As to each Requesting Person, any Disclosable Interests (as defined in Section 5(b)(3)(B), except that for purposes of this Section 6 the term “Requesting Person” shall be substituted for the term “Proposing Person” in all places it appears in Section 5(b)(3)(B) and the disclosure in clause (xii) of Section 5(b)(3)(B) shall be made with respect to the business proposed to be conducted at the special meeting or the proposed election of directors at the special meeting, as the case may be);
 
(3)           As to the purpose or purposes of the special meeting, (A) a reasonably brief description of the purpose or purposes of the special meeting and the business proposed to be conducted at the special meeting, the reasons for conducting such business at the special meeting and any material interest in such business of each Requesting Person, and (B) a reasonably detailed description of all agreements, arrangements and understandings (x) between or among any of the Requesting Persons or (y) between or among any Requesting Person and any other person or entity (including their names) in connection with the request for the special meeting or the business proposed to be conducted at the special meeting; and
 

 
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(4)           If directors are proposed to be elected at the special meeting, the Nominee Information for each person whom a Requesting Person expects to nominate for election as a director at the special meeting.
 
For purposes of this Section 6(c), the term “Requesting Person” shall mean (i) the stockholder making the request to fix a record date for the purpose of determining the stockholders entitled to demand that the Secretary call a special meeting, (ii) the beneficial owner or beneficial owners, if different, on whose behalf such request is made, (iii) any affiliate or associate of such stockholder or beneficial owner, and (iv) any other person with whom such stockholder or beneficial owner (or any of their respective affiliates or associates) is Acting in Concert (as defined in Section 5(b)(3)).
 
(d)           Within ten (10) days after receipt of a request to fix a record date in proper form and otherwise in compliance with this Section 6 from any stockholder of record, the Board of Directors may adopt a resolution fixing a record date for the purpose of determining the stockholders entitled to demand that the Secretary of the corporation call a special meeting, which date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. If no resolution fixing a record date has been adopted by the Board of Directors within the ten (10) day period after the date on which such a request to fix a record date was received, the record date in respect thereof shall be deemed to be the twentieth (20th) day after the date on which such a request is received. Notwithstanding anything in this Section 6 to the contrary, no record date shall be fixed if the Board of Directors determines that the demand or demands that would otherwise be submitted following such record date could not comply with the requirements set forth in clauses (ii), (iv), (v) or (vi) of Section 6(f).
 
(e)           Without qualification, a special meeting of the stockholders shall not be called pursuant to Section 6(a) unless stockholders of record as of the record date fixed in accordance with Section 6(d) who hold, in the aggregate, more than fifty percent of the voting power of the outstanding shares of the corporation (the “Requisite Percentage”) timely provide one or more demands to call such special meeting in writing and in proper form to the Secretary of the corporation at the principal executive offices of the corporation. Only stockholders of record on the record date shall be entitled to demand that the Secretary of the corporation call a special meeting of the stockholders pursuant to Section 6(a). To be timely, a stockholder’s demand to call a special meeting must be delivered to, or mailed and received at, the principal executive offices of the corporation not later than the sixtieth (60th) day following the record date fixed in accordance with Section 6(d). To be in proper form for purposes of this Section 6, a demand to call a special meeting shall set forth (i) the business proposed to be conducted at the special meeting or the proposed election of directors at the special meeting, as the case may be, (ii) the text of the proposal or business (including the text of any resolutions proposed for consideration), if applicable, and (iii) with respect to any stockholder or stockholders submitting a demand to call a special meeting (except for any stockholder that has provided such demand in response to a solicitation made pursuant to, and in accordance with, Section 14(a) of the Exchange Act by way of a solicitation statement filed on Schedule 14A) (a “Solicited Stockholder”) the information required to be provided pursuant to this Section 6 of a Requesting Person. A stockholder may revoke a demand to call a special meeting by written revocation delivered to the Secretary at any time prior to the special meeting. If any such revocation(s) are received by the Secretary after the Secretary’s receipt of written demands from the holders of the
 

 
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Requisite Percentage of stockholders, and as a result of such revocation(s), there no longer are unrevoked demands from the Requisite Percentage of stockholders to call a special meeting, the Board of Directors shall have the discretion to determine whether or not to proceed with the special meeting.
 
(f)           The Secretary shall not accept, and shall consider ineffective, a written demand from a stockholder to call a special meeting (i) that does not comply with this Section 6, (ii) that relates to an item of business to be transacted at such meeting that is not a proper subject for stockholder action under applicable law, (iii) that includes an item of business to be transacted at such meeting that did not appear on the written request that resulted in the determination of the record date (the “Current Record Date”) to determine the stockholders entitled to submit such written demand, (iv) that relates to an item of business (other than the election of directors) that is identical or substantially similar to an item of business (a “Similar Item”) for which a record date (other than the Current Record Date) was previously fixed and such demand is delivered between the time beginning on the 61st day after such previous record date and ending on the one-year anniversary of such previous record date, (v) if a Similar Item will be submitted for stockholder approval at any stockholder meeting to be held on or before the 90th day after the Secretary receives such demand, or (vi) if a Similar Item has been presented at the most recent annual meeting or at any special meeting held within one year prior to receipt by the Secretary of such demand to call a special meeting.
 
(g)           After receipt of demands in proper form and in accordance with this Section 6 from a stockholder or stockholders holding the Requisite Percentage, the Board of Directors shall duly call, and determine the place, date and time of, a special meeting of stockholders for the purpose or purposes and to conduct the business specified in the demands received by the corporation. Notwithstanding anything in these Bylaws to the contrary, the Board of Directors may submit its own proposal or proposals for consideration at such a special meeting. The record date for such a special meeting shall be fixed in accordance with Section 38 of these Bylaws. The Board of Directors shall provide written notice of such special meeting to the stockholders in accordance with Section 7.
 
(h)           In connection with a special meeting called in accordance with this Section 6, the stockholder or stockholders (except for any Solicited Stockholder) who requested that the Board of Directors fix a record date in accordance with this Section 6 or who delivered a demand to call a special meeting to the Secretary shall further update and supplement the information previously provided to the corporation in connection with such request or demand, if necessary, so that the information provided or required to be provided in such request or demand pursuant to this Section 6 shall be true and correct as of the record date for the special meeting and as of the date that is ten (10) business days prior to the special meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof, and such update and supplement shall be delivered to, or mailed and received by, the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the corporation not later than five (5) business days after the record date for the special meeting (in the case of the update and supplement required to be made as of the record date), and not later than eight (8) business days prior to the date for the special meeting or, if practicable, any adjournment or postponement thereof (and, if not practicable, on the first practicable date prior to the date to which the special meeting has been adjourned or postponed) (in the case of the update and supplement required to
 

 
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be made as of ten (10) business days prior to the special meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof).
 
(i)           Notwithstanding anything in these Bylaws to the contrary, the Secretary shall not be required to call a special meeting pursuant to this Section 6 except in accordance with this Section 6. If the Board of Directors shall determine that any request to fix a record date or demand to call and hold a special meeting was not properly made in accordance with this Section 6, or shall determine that the stockholder or stockholders requesting that the Board of Directors fix such record date or submitting a demand to call the special meeting have not otherwise complied with this Section 6, then the Board of Directors shall not be required to fix a record date or to call and hold the special meeting. In addition to the requirements of this Section 6, each Requesting Person shall comply with all requirements of applicable law, including all requirements of the Exchange Act, with respect to any request to fix a record date or demand to call a special meeting.
 
Section 7.   Notice Of Meetings. Except as otherwise provided by law or the Certificate of Incorporation, written notice of each meeting of stockholders shall be given not less than ten (10) nor more than sixty (60) days before the date of the meeting to each stockholder entitled to vote at such meeting, such notice to specify the place, date and hour and purpose or purposes of the meeting. Notice of the time, place and purpose of any meeting of stockholders may be waived in writing, signed by the person entitled to notice thereof, either before or after such meeting, and will be waived by any stockholder by his attendance thereat in person or by proxy, except when the stockholder attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. Any stockholder so waiving notice of such meeting shall be bound by the proceedings of any such meeting in all respects as if due notice thereof had been given.
 
Section 8.   Quorum.
 
(a)           At all meetings of stockholders, except where otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, the presence, in person or by proxy duly authorized, of the holders of a majority of the outstanding shares of stock entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. In the absence of a quorum, any meeting of stockholders may be adjourned, from time to time, either by the chairman of the meeting or by vote of the holders of a majority of the shares represented thereat, but no other business shall be transacted at such meeting. The stockholders present at a duly called or convened meeting, at which a quorum is present, may continue to transact business until adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum. Except as otherwise provided by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, in all matters other than the election of directors, the affirmative vote of the majority of shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the subject matter shall be the act of the stockholders. Where a separate vote by a class or classes or series is required, except where otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, a majority of the outstanding shares of such class or classes or series, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum entitled to take action with respect to that vote on that matter and, except where otherwise provided by statute or by the
 

 
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Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, in all matters other than the election of directors, the affirmative vote of the majority of the votes cast by the holders of shares of such class or classes or series shall be the act of such class or classes or series.
 
(b)           Directors shall be elected in the following manner:
 
(1)           Except as otherwise provided by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, through the 2012 annual meeting of stockholders, directors shall be elected by a plurality of the votes of the shares present in person or represented by proxy at the meeting and entitled to vote on the election of directors. Except as otherwise provided by statute, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, each director to be elected by the stockholders of the corporation shall be elected by the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast with respect to such director by the shares represented and entitled to vote therefor at a meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors at which a quorum is present (an “Election Meeting”); provided, however, that if, as of the tenth (10th) day preceding the date the corporation first mails or otherwise transmits its notice of meeting for such meeting to the stockholders of the corporation, the number of nominees exceeds the number of directors to be elected (a “Contested Election”), each of the directors to be elected at the Election Meeting shall be elected by the affirmative vote of a plurality of the votes cast by the shares represented and entitled to vote at such meeting with respect to the election of such director.
 
(2)           For purposes of this Section 8(b), a “majority of the votes cast” means that the number of votes cast “for” a candidate for director exceeds the number of votes cast “against” that director (with “abstentions” and “broker non-votes” not counted as votes cast as either “for” or “against” such director’s election). In an election other than a Contested Election, stockholders will be given the choice to cast votes “for” or “against” the election of directors or to “abstain” from such vote and shall not have the ability to cast any other vote with respect to such election of directors. In a Contested Election, stockholders will be given the choice to cast “for” or “withhold” votes for the election of directors and shall not have the ability to cast any other vote with respect to such election of directors. In the event an Election Meeting involves the election of directors by separate votes by class or classes or series, the determination as to whether an election constitutes a Contested Election shall be made on a class by class or series by series basis, as applicable. The Board of Directors shall establish and maintain procedures under which any incumbent director who is not elected by a majority of votes cast shall be expected to offer to tender his or her resignation to the Board of Directors.
 
Section 9.   Adjournment And Notice Of Adjourned Meetings. Any meeting of stockholders, whether annual or special, may be adjourned from time to time either by the chairman of the meeting or by the vote of a majority of the shares casting votes. When a meeting is adjourned to another time or place, notice need not be given of the adjourned meeting if the time and place thereof are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken. At the adjourned meeting, the corporation may transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting. If the adjournment is for more than thirty (30) days or if after the adjournment a new record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, a notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to each stockholder of record entitled to vote at the meeting.
 

 
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Section 10.   Voting Rights. For the purpose of determining those stockholders entitled to vote at any meeting of the stockholders, except as otherwise provided by law, only persons in whose names shares stand on the stock records of the corporation on the record date, as provided in Section 12 of these Bylaws, shall be entitled to vote at any meeting of stockholders. Every person entitled to vote shall have the right to do so either in person or by an agent or agents authorized by a proxy granted in accordance with Delaware law. An agent so appointed need not be a stockholder. No proxy shall be voted after three (3) years from its date of creation unless the proxy provides for a longer period.
 
Section 11.   Joint Owners Of Stock. If shares or other securities having voting power stand of record in the names of two (2) or more persons, whether fiduciaries, members of a partnership, joint tenants, tenants in common, tenants by the entirety, or otherwise, or if two (2) or more persons have the same fiduciary relationship respecting the same shares, unless the Secretary is given written notice to the contrary and is furnished with a copy of the instrument or order appointing them or creating the relationship wherein it is so provided, their acts with respect to voting shall have the following effect: (a) if only one (1) votes, his act binds all; (b) if more than one (1) votes, the act of the majority so voting binds all; (c) if more than one (1) votes, but the vote is evenly split on any particular matter, each faction may vote the securities in question proportionally, or may apply to the Delaware Court of Chancery for relief as provided in the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), Section 217(b). If the instrument filed with the Secretary shows that any such tenancy is held in unequal interests, a majority or even-split for the purpose of subsection (c) shall be a majority or even-split in interest.
 
Section 12.   List Of Stockholders. The Secretary shall prepare and make, at least ten (10) days before every meeting of stockholders, a complete list of the stockholders entitled to vote at said meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the address of each stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting, either at a place within the city where the meeting is to be held, which place shall be specified in the notice of the meeting, or, if not specified, at the place where the meeting is to be held. The list shall be produced and kept at the time and place of meeting during the whole time thereof and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present.
 
Section 13.   Action Without Meeting.
 
(a)           Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, any action required by statute to be taken at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders, or any action which may be taken at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders, may be taken without a meeting, without prior notice and without a vote, if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by the holders of outstanding stock having not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to authorize or take such action at a meeting at which all shares entitled to vote thereon were present and voted.
 
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corporation in the manner herein required, written consents signed by a sufficient number of stockholders to take action are delivered to the corporation by delivery to its registered office in the State of Delaware, its principal place of business or an officer or agent of the corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to a corporation’s registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested.
 
(c)           Prompt notice of the taking of the corporate action without a meeting by less than unanimous written consent shall be given to those stockholders who have not consented in writing. If the action which is consented to is such as would have required the filing of a certificate under any section of the DGCL if such action had been voted on by stockholders at a meeting thereof, then the certificate filed under such section shall state, in lieu of any statement required by such section concerning any vote of stockholders, that written consent has been given in accordance with Section 228 of the DGCL.
 
(d)           Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such action by written consent may be taken following the closing of the initial public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), covering the offer and sale of Common Stock of the corporation (the “Initial Public Offering”).
 
Section 14.   Organization.
 
(a)           At every meeting of stockholders, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or, if a Chairman of the Board of Directors has not been appointed or is absent, the Lead Independent Director, or, if a Lead Independent Director has not been appointed or is absent, the President, or, if the President is absent, a chairman of the meeting chosen by a majority in interest of the stockholders entitled to vote, present in person or by proxy, shall act as chairman. The Secretary, or, in his absence, an Assistant Secretary directed to do so by the President, shall act as secretary of the meeting.
 
(b)           The Board of Directors of the corporation shall be entitled to make such rules or regulations for the conduct of meetings of stockholders as it shall deem necessary, appropriate or convenient. Subject to such rules and regulations of the Board of Directors, if any, the chairman of the meeting shall have the right and authority to prescribe such rules, regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such chairman, are necessary, appropriate or convenient for the proper conduct of the meeting, including, without limitation, establishing an agenda or order of business for the meeting, rules and procedures for maintaining order at the meeting and the safety of those present, limitations on participation in such meeting to stockholders of record of the corporation and their duly authorized and constituted proxies and such other persons as the chairman shall permit, restrictions on entry to the meeting after the time fixed for the commencement thereof, limitations on the time allotted to questions or comments by participants and regulation of the opening and closing of the polls for balloting on matters which are to be voted on by ballot. Unless and to the extent determined by the Board of Directors or the chairman of the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to be held in accordance with rules of parliamentary procedure.

 
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ARTICLE IV
Directors
 
Section 15.   Number And Term Of Office. The authorized number of directors of the corporation shall be fixed in accordance with the Certificate of Incorporation. Directors need not be stockholders unless so required by the Certificate of Incorporation. If for any cause, the directors shall not have been elected at an annual meeting, they may be elected as soon thereafter as convenient at a special meeting of the stockholders called for that purpose in the manner provided in these Bylaws.
 
Section 16.   Powers. The powers of the corporation shall be exercised, its business conducted and its property controlled by the Board of Directors, except as may be otherwise provided by statute or by the Certificate of Incorporation.
 
Section 17.   Classes of Directors.
 
(a)           Subject to the rights of the holders of any series of Preferred Stock to elect additional directors under specified circumstances, following the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the directors shall be divided into three classes designated as Class I, Class II and Class III, respectively. Directors shall be assigned to each class in accordance with a resolution or resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors. At the first annual meeting of stockholders following the closing of the Initial Public Offering, the term of office of the Class I directors shall expire and Class I directors shall be elected for a full term of three years. At the second annual meeting of stockholders following the Initial Public Offering, the term of office of the Class II directors shall expire and Class II directors shall be elected for a full term of three years. At the third annual meeting of stockholders following the Initial Public Offering, the term of office of the Class III directors shall expire and Class III directors shall be elected for a full term of three years. At each succeeding annual meeting of stockholders, directors shall be elected for a full term of three years to succeed the directors of the class whose terms expire at such annual meeting. During such time or times that the corporation is subject to Section 2115(b) of the California General Corporation Law (the “CGCL”), this Section 17(a) shall become effective and apply only when the corporation is a “listed” corporation within the meaning of Section 301.5 of the CGCL.
 
(b)           In the event that the corporation (i) is subject to Section 2115(b) of the CGCL and (ii) is not a “listed” corporation or ceases to be a “listed” corporation under Section 301.5 of the CGCL, Section 17(a) of these Bylaws shall not apply and all directors shall be elected at each annual meeting of stockholders to hold office until the next annual meeting.
 
(c)           No person entitled to vote at an election for directors may cumulate votes to which such person is entitled, unless, at the time of such election, the corporation (i) is subject to Section 2115(b) of the CGCL and (ii) is not a “listed” corporation or ceases to be a “listed” corporation under Section 301.5 of the CGCL. During this time, every stockholder entitled to vote at an election for directors may cumulate such stockholder’s votes and give one candidate a number of votes equal to the number of directors to be elected multiplied by the number of votes to which such stockholder’s shares are otherwise entitled, or distribute the stockholder’s votes on the same principle among as many candidates as such stockholder thinks fit. No stockholder,
 

 
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however, shall be entitled to so cumulate such stockholder’s votes unless (i) the names of such candidate or candidates have been placed in nomination prior to the voting and (ii) the stockholder has given notice at the meeting, prior to the voting, of such stockholder’s intention to cumulate such stockholder’s votes. If any stockholder has given proper notice to cumulate votes, all stockholders may cumulate their votes for any candidates who have been properly placed in nomination. Under cumulative voting, the candidates receiving the highest number of votes, up to the number of directors to be elected, are elected.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, each director shall serve until his successor is duly elected and qualified or until his death, resignation or removal. No decrease in the number of directors constituting the Board of Directors shall shorten the term of any incumbent director.
 
Section 18.   Lead Independent Director; Chairman of the Board of Directors.
 
(a)           Lead Independent Director. The Board of Directors may appoint a Lead Independent Director.  The Lead Independent Director shall be an independent director and shall be elected by the affirmative vote of majority of the independent directors.  The Lead Independent Director shall serve as Lead Independent Director for a term commencing upon his or her election by the Board of Directors and ending on the nearest meeting of the Board of Directors preceding the annual meeting of the stockholders of the corporation, or upon his or her earlier death, resignation or removal. In addition to his or her responsibilities as a director, the Lead Independent Director shall be responsible for: (i) calling, setting the agenda for, and chairing periodic executive sessions and meetings of non-management directors and, as appropriate, providing prompt feedback to the Chief Executive Officer, (ii) chairing all meetings of the Board of Directors and of stockholders in the absence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, (iii) providing feedback to the Chief Executive Officer on corporate and Board of Directors policies and strategies and, when requested by the Board of Directors, acting as a liaison between the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer, (iv) facilitating one-on-one communication between directors and committee chairs and the Chief Executive Officer, and other senior managers to keep abreast of their perspectives, (v) in concert with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, establishing the agenda and schedule for Board of Directors meetings and strategic planning sessions based on input from directors, including previewing materials and documents relevant to establishing such agendas, (vi) providing advance feedback on background materials and resources necessary or desirable to assist directors in carrying out their responsibilities, and reviewing board materials and background papers in advance of Board of Directors meetings, (vii) interviewing potential candidates for election to the Board of Directors, (viii) holding one-on-one discussions with individual directors when the Board of Directors so requests, (ix) in concert with the Board of Directors’ committees, overseeing the evaluation of individual members of the Board of Directors and of the Chief Executive Officer, and (x) carrying out such other duties as are requested by the Board of Directors or any of its committees from time to time.
 
(b)           Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will appoint a Chairman of the Board.  The Chairman of the Board shall be a non-executive position and shall be elected by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors.  The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall serve for a term commencing upon his or her election by the Board of Directors
 

 
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and ending on the nearest regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors preceding the annual meeting of the stockholders of the corporation, or upon his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.  In addition to his or her responsibilities as a director, the Chairman of the Board shall be responsible for: (i) presiding, when present, at all meetings of the Board of Directors and all meetings of stockholders, (ii) providing support to the Chief Executive Officer as requested by the Chief Executive Officer or the Board of Directors, (iii) in concert with the Chief Executive Officer and the Lead Independent Director, advising on the agenda and schedule for the Board of Directors meetings and strategic planning sessions based on input from directors, including previewing materials and documents relevant to establishing such agendas, (iv) serving as a resource to the Lead Independent Director, (v) signing stock certificates of the corporation and (vi) carrying out such other duties as are requested by the Board of Directors or any of its committees from time to time.
 
(c)           Removal.  Either or both of the Lead Independent Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors may be removed from such positions at any time, either with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors in office at the time.
 
(d)           Revision of Duties.  The Board of Directors may, from time to time, revise the duties and responsibilities of either or both of the Lead Independent Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors in office at the time.
 
Section 19.   Vacancies.
 
(a)           Unless otherwise provided in the Certificate of Incorporation, any vacancies on the Board of Directors resulting from death, resignation, disqualification, removal or other causes and any newly created directorships resulting from any increase in the number of directors shall, unless the Board of Directors determines by resolution that any such vacancies or newly created directorships shall be filled by stockholders, be filled only by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors then in office, even though less than a quorum of the Board of Directors. Any director elected in accordance with the preceding sentence shall hold office for the remainder of the full term of the director for which the vacancy was created or occurred and until such director’s successor shall have been elected and qualified. A vacancy in the Board of Directors shall be deemed to exist under this Section 19 in the case of the death, removal or resignation of any director.
 
(b)           If at the time of filling any vacancy or any newly created directorship, the directors then in office shall constitute less than a majority of the whole board (as constituted immediately prior to any such increase), the Delaware Court of Chancery may, upon application of any stockholder or stockholders holding at least ten percent (10%) of the total number of the shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for such directors, summarily order an election to be held to fill any such vacancies or newly created directorships, or to replace the directors chosen by the directors then in offices as aforesaid, which election shall be governed by Section 211 of the DGCL.

 
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(c)           At any time or times that the corporation is subject to Section 2115(b) of the CGCL, if, after the filling of any vacancy, the directors then in office who have been elected by stockholders shall constitute less than a majority of the directors then in office, then
 
(1)           Any holder or holders of an aggregate of five percent (5%) or more of the total number of shares at the time outstanding having the right to vote for those directors may call a special meeting of stockholders; or
 
(2)           The Superior Court of the proper county shall, upon application of such stockholder or stockholders, summarily order a special meeting of stockholders, to be held to elect the entire board, all in accordance with Section 305(c) of the CGCL. The term of office of any director shall terminate upon that election of a successor.
 
Section 20.   Resignation. Any director may resign at any time by delivering his written resignation to the Secretary, such resignation to specify whether it will be effective at a particular time, upon receipt by the Secretary or at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. If no such specification is made, it shall be deemed effective at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. When one or more directors shall resign from the Board of Directors, effective at a future date, a majority of the directors then in office, including those who have so resigned, shall have power to fill such vacancy or vacancies, the vote thereon to take effect when such resignation or resignations shall become effective, and each Director so chosen shall hold office for the unexpired portion of the term of the Director whose place shall be vacated and until his successor shall have been duly elected and qualified.
 
Section 21.   Removal.
 
(a)           During such time or times that the corporation is subject to Section 2115(b) of the CGCL, the Board of Directors or any individual director may be removed from office at any time without cause by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the outstanding shares entitled to vote on such removal; provided, however, that unless the entire Board is removed, no individual director may be removed when the votes cast against such director’s removal, or not consenting in writing to such removal, would be sufficient to elect that director if voted cumulatively at an election which the same total number of votes were cast (or, if such action is taken by written consent, all shares entitled to vote were voted) and the entire number of directors authorized at the time of such director’s most recent election were then being elected.
 
(b)           Following any date on which the corporation is no longer subject to Section 2115(b) of the CGCL and subject to any limitations imposed by law, Section 21(a) above shall no longer apply and removal shall be as provided in Section 141(k) of the DGCL.
 
Section 22.   Meetings.
 
(a)           Annual Meetings. The annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately before or after the annual meeting of stockholders and at the place where such meeting is held. No notice of an annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be necessary and such meeting shall be held for the purpose of electing officers and transacting such other business as may lawfully come before it.
 

 
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(b)           Regular Meetings. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation, regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any time or date and at any place within or without the State of Delaware which has been designated by the Board of Directors and publicized among all directors. No formal notice shall be required for regular meetings of the Board of Directors.  
 
(c)           Special Meetings. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation, special meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at any time and place within or without the State of Delaware whenever called by the Lead Independent Director, the President or any two of the directors
 
(d)           Telephone Meetings. Any member of the Board of Directors, or of any committee thereof, may participate in a meeting by means of conference telephone or similar communications equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participation in a meeting by such means shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.
 
(e)           Notice of Meetings. Notice of the time and place of all special meetings of the Board of Directors shall be orally or in writing, by telephone, including a voice messaging system or other system or technology designed to record and communicate messages, facsimile, telegraph or telex, or by electronic mail or other electronic means, during normal business hours, at least twenty-four (24) hours before the date and time of the meeting, or sent in writing to each director by first class mail, charges prepaid, at least three (3) days before the date of the meeting. Notice of any meeting may be waived in writing at any time before or after the meeting and will be waived by any director by attendance thereat, except when the director attends the meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
 
(f)           Waiver of Notice. The transaction of all business at any meeting of the Board of Directors, or any committee thereof, however called or noticed, or wherever held, shall be as valid as though had at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice, if a quorum be present and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the directors not present shall sign a written waiver of notice. All such waivers shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part of the minutes of the meeting.
 
Section 23.   Quorum And Voting.
 
(a)           Unless the Certificate of Incorporation requires a greater number and except with respect to indemnification questions arising under Section 44 hereof, for which a quorum shall be one-third of the exact number of directors fixed from time to time in accordance with the Certificate of Incorporation, a quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of a majority of the exact number of directors fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors in accordance with the Certificate of Incorporation; provided, however, at any meeting whether a quorum be present or otherwise, a majority of the directors present may adjourn from time to time until the time fixed for the next regular meeting of the Board of Directors, without notice other than by announcement at the meeting.
 

 
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(b)           At each meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present, all questions and business shall be determined by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors present, unless a different vote be required by law, the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws.
 
Section 24.   Action Without Meeting. Unless otherwise restricted by the Certificate of Incorporation or these Bylaws, any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of the Board of Directors or of any committee thereof may be taken without a meeting, if all members of the Board of Directors or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing, and such writing or writings are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors or committee.
 
Section 25.   Fees And Compensation. Directors shall be entitled to such compensation for their services as may be approved by the Board of Directors, including, if so approved, by resolution of the Board of Directors, a fixed sum and expenses of attendance, if any, for attendance at each regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors and at any meeting of a committee of the Board of Directors. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any director from serving the corporation in any other capacity as an officer, agent, employee, or otherwise and receiving compensation therefor.
 
Section 26.   Committees.
 
(a)           Executive Committee. The Board of Directors may appoint an Executive Committee to consist of one (1) or more members of the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee, to the extent permitted by law and provided in the resolution of the Board of Directors shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation, and may authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no such committee shall have the power or authority in reference to (i) approving or adopting, or recommending to the stockholders, any action or matter expressly required by the DGCL to be submitted to stockholders for approval, or (ii) adopting, amending or repealing any bylaw of the corporation.
 
(b)           Other Committees. The Board of Directors may, from time to time, appoint such other committees as may be permitted by law. Such other committees appointed by the Board of Directors shall consist of one (1) or more members of the Board of Directors and shall have such powers and perform such duties as may be prescribed by the resolution or resolutions creating such committees, but in no event shall any such committee have the powers denied to the Executive Committee in these Bylaws.
 
(c)           Term. Each member of a committee of the Board of Directors shall serve a term on the committee coexistent with such member’s term on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, subject to any requirements of any outstanding series of preferred Stock and the provisions of subsections (a) or (b) of this Bylaw, may at any time increase or decrease the number of members of a committee or terminate the existence of a committee. The membership of a committee member shall terminate on the date of his death or voluntary resignation from the committee or from the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may at any time for any reason remove any individual committee member and the Board of Directors may fill any
 

 
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committee vacancy created by death, resignation, removal or increase in the number of members of the committee. The Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee, and, in addition, in the absence or disqualification of any member of a committee, the member or members thereof present at any meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not he or they constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the Board of Directors to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member.
 
(d)           Meetings. Unless the Board of Directors shall otherwise provide, regular meetings of the Executive Committee or any other committee appointed pursuant to this Section 26 shall be held at such times and places as are determined by the Board of Directors, or by any such committee, and when notice thereof has been given to each member of such committee, no further notice of such regular meetings need be given thereafter. Special meetings of any such committee may be held at any place which has been determined from time to time by such committee, and may be called by any director who is a member of such committee, upon written notice to the members of such committee of the time and place of such special meeting given in the manner provided for the giving of written notice to members of the Board of Directors of the time and place of special meetings of the Board of Directors. Notice of any special meeting of any committee may be waived in writing at any time before or after the meeting and will be waived by any director by attendance thereat, except when the director attends such special meeting for the express purpose of objecting, at the beginning of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened. A majority of the authorized number of members of any such committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the act of a majority of those present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of such committee.
 
Section 27.   Organization. At every meeting of the directors, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or, if a Chairman of the Board of Directors has not been appointed or is absent, the Lead Independent Director, or, if a Lead Independent Director has not been appointed or is absent, the President (if a director), or if the President is absent, the most senior Vice President (if a director), or, in the absence of any such person, a chairman of the meeting chosen by a majority of the directors present, shall preside over the meeting. The Secretary, or in his absence, any Assistant Secretary directed to do so by the President, shall act as secretary of the meeting.
 
ARTICLE V
Officers
 
Section 28.   Officers Designated. The officers of the corporation shall include, if and when designated by the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer, the President, one or more Vice Presidents, the Secretary, the Chief Financial Officer, the Treasurer and the Controller, all of whom shall be elected at the annual organizational meeting of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may also appoint one or more Assistant Secretaries, Assistant Treasurers, Assistant Controllers and such other officers and agents with such powers and duties as it shall deem necessary. The Board of Directors may assign such additional titles to one or more of the officers as it shall deem appropriate. Any one person may hold any number of
 

 
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offices of the corporation at any one time unless specifically prohibited therefrom by law. The salaries and other compensation of the officers of the corporation shall be fixed by or in the manner designated by the Board of Directors.
 
Section 29.   Tenure And Duties Of Officers.
 
(a)           General. All officers shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Directors and until their successors shall have been duly elected and qualified, unless sooner removed. Any officer elected or appointed by the Board of Directors may be removed at any time by the Board of Directors. If the office of any officer becomes vacant for any reason, the vacancy may be filled by the Board of Directors.
 
(b)           Duties of President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the stockholders and at all meetings of the Board of Directors, unless the Chairman of the Board of Directors or the Lead Independent Director has been appointed and is present. Unless some other officer has been elected Chief Executive Officer of the corporation, the President shall be the chief executive officer of the corporation and shall, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, have general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the corporation. The President shall perform other duties commonly incident to his office and shall also perform such other duties and have such other powers, as the Board of Directors shall designate from time to time.
 
(c)           Duties of Vice Presidents. The Vice Presidents may assume and perform the duties of the President in the absence or disability of the President or whenever the office of President is vacant. The Vice Presidents shall perform other duties commonly incident to their office and shall also perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors or the President shall designate from time to time.
 
(d)           Duties of Secretary. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the stockholders and of the Board of Directors and shall record all acts and proceedings thereof in the minute book of the corporation. The Secretary shall give notice in conformity with these Bylaws of all meetings of the stockholders and of all meetings of the Board of Directors and any committee thereof requiring notice. The Secretary shall perform all other duties given him in these Bylaws and other duties commonly incident to his office and shall also perform such other duties and have such other powers, as the Board of Directors shall designate from time to time. The President may direct any Assistant Secretary to assume and perform the duties of the Secretary in the absence or disability of the Secretary, and each Assistant Secretary shall perform other duties commonly incident to his office and shall also perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors or the President shall designate from time to time.
 
(e)           Duties of Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall keep or cause to be kept the books of account of the corporation in a thorough and proper manner and shall render statements of the financial affairs of the corporation in such form and as often as required by the Board of Directors or the President. The Chief Financial Officer, subject to the order of the Board of Directors, shall have the custody of all funds and securities of the corporation. The Chief Financial Officer shall perform other duties commonly incident to his office and shall also perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of
 

 
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Directors or the President shall designate from time to time. The President may direct the Treasurer or any Assistant Treasurer, or the Controller or any Assistant Controller to assume and perform the duties of the Chief Financial Officer in the absence or disability of the Chief Financial Officer, and each Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer and each Controller and Assistant Controller shall perform other duties commonly incident to his office and shall also perform such other duties and have such other powers as the Board of Directors or the President shall designate from time to time.
 
Section 30.   Delegation Of Authority. The Board of Directors may from time to time delegate the powers or duties of any officer to any other officer or agent, notwithstanding any provision hereof.
 
Section 31.   Resignations. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of Directors or to the President or to the Secretary. Any such resignation shall be effective when received by the person or persons to whom such notice is given, unless a later time is specified therein, in which event the resignation shall become effective at such later time. Unless otherwise specified in such notice, the acceptance of any such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. Any resignation shall be without prejudice to the rights, if any, of the corporation under any contract with the resigning officer.
 
Section 32.   Removal. Any officer may be removed from office at any time, either with or without cause, by the affirmative vote of a majority of the directors in office at the time, or by the unanimous written consent of the directors in office at the time, or by any committee or superior officers upon whom such power of removal may have been conferred by the Board of Directors.
 
ARTICLE VI
Execution Of Corporate Instruments And Voting Of Securities Owned By The Corporation
 
Section 33.   Execution Of Corporate Instruments. The Board of Directors may, in its discretion, determine the method and designate the signatory officer or officers, or other person or persons, to execute on behalf of the corporation any corporate instrument or document, or to sign on behalf of the corporation the corporate name without limitation, or to enter into contracts on behalf of the corporation, except where otherwise provided by law or these Bylaws, and such execution or signature shall be binding upon the corporation.
 
All checks and drafts drawn on banks or other depositaries on funds to the credit of the corporation or in special accounts of the corporation shall be signed by such person or persons as the Board of Directors shall authorize so to do.
 
Unless authorized or ratified by the Board of Directors or within the agency power of an officer, no officer, agent or employee shall have any power or authority to bind the corporation by any contract or engagement or to pledge its credit or to render it liable for any purpose or for any amount.
 
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any capacity, shall be voted, and all proxies with respect thereto shall be executed, by the person authorized so to do by resolution of the Board of Directors, or, in the absence of such authorization, by the Chief Executive Officer, the President, or any Vice President.
 
ARTICLE VII
Shares Of Stock
 
Section 35.   Form And Execution Of Certificates; Uncertificated Shares. Certificates for the shares of stock of the corporation shall be in such form as is consistent with the Certificate of Incorporation and applicable law. Shares of the corporation may be certificated or uncertificated, as provided under Delaware law. All certificates for the shares of stock of the corporation shall be numbered and shall be entered in the books of the corporation as they are issued. Every holder of stock in the corporation shall be entitled to have a certificate signed by or in the name of the corporation by the Chairman of the Board of Directors, or the President or any Vice President and by the Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer or the Secretary or Assistant Secretary, certifying the number of shares owned by him in the corporation. Any or all of the signatures on the certificate may be facsimiles. In case any officer, transfer agent, or registrar who has signed or whose facsimile signature has been placed upon a certificate shall have ceased to be such officer, transfer agent, or registrar before such certificate is issued, it may be issued with the same effect as if he were such officer, transfer agent, or registrar at the date of issue. Each certificate shall state upon the face or back thereof, in full or in summary, all of the powers, designations, preferences, and rights, and the limitations or restrictions of the shares authorized to be issued or shall, except as otherwise required by law, set forth on the face or back a statement that the corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests the powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional, or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights. Within a reasonable time after the issuance or transfer of uncertificated stock, the corporation shall send to the registered owner thereof a written notice containing the information required to be set forth or stated on certificates pursuant to this section or otherwise required by law or with respect to this section a statement that the corporation will furnish without charge to each stockholder who so requests the powers, designations, preferences and relative participating, optional or other special rights of each class of stock or series thereof and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such preferences and/or rights. Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the rights and obligations of the holders of certificates representing stock of the same class and series shall be identical.
 
Section 36.   Lost Certificates. A new certificate or certificates shall be issued in place of any certificate or certificates theretofore issued by the corporation alleged to have been lost, stolen, or destroyed, upon the making of an affidavit of that fact by the person claiming the certificate of stock to be lost, stolen, or destroyed. The corporation may require, as a condition precedent to the issuance of a new certificate or certificates, the owner of such lost, stolen, or destroyed certificate or certificates, or his legal representative, to agree to indemnify the corporation in such manner as it shall require or to give the corporation a surety bond in such form and amount as it may direct as indemnity against any claim that may be made against the corporation with respect to the certificate alleged to have been lost, stolen, or destroyed.
 

 
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Section 37.   Transfers.
 
(a)           Transfers of record of shares of stock of the corporation shall be made only upon its books by the holders thereof, in person or by attorney duly authorized and, in the case of stock represented by a certificate, upon the surrender of a properly endorsed certificate or certificates for a like number of shares.
 
(b)           The corporation shall have power to enter into and perform any agreement with any number of stockholders of any one or more classes of stock of the corporation to restrict the transfer of shares of stock of the corporation of any one or more classes owned by such stockholders in any manner not prohibited by the DGCL.
 
Section 38.   Fixing Record Dates.
 
(a)           In order that the corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at any meeting of stockholders or any adjournment thereof, the Board of Directors may fix, in advance, a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which record date shall, subject to applicable law, not be more than sixty (60) nor less than ten (10) days before the date of such meeting. If no record date is fixed by the Board of Directors, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall be at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which notice is given, or if notice is waived, at the close of business on the day next preceding the day on which the meeting is held. A determination of stockholders of record entitled to notice of or to vote at a meeting of stockholders shall apply to any adjournment of the meeting; provided, however, that the Board of Directors may fix a new record date for the adjourned meeting.
 
(b)           Prior to the Initial Public Offering, in order that the corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, the Board of Directors may fix a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors, and which date shall not be more than ten (10) days after the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted by the Board of Directors. Any stockholder of record seeking to have the stockholders authorize or take corporate action by written consent shall, by written notice to the Secretary, request the Board of Directors to fix a record date. The Board of Directors shall promptly, but in all events within ten (10) days after the date on which such a request is received, adopt a resolution fixing the record date. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors within ten (10) days of the date on which such a request is received, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate action in writing without a meeting, when no prior action by the Board of Directors is required by applicable law, shall be the first date on which a signed written consent setting forth the action taken or proposed to be taken is delivered to the corporation by delivery to its registered office in the State of Delaware, its principal place of business or an officer or agent of the corporation having custody of the book in which proceedings of meetings of stockholders are recorded. Delivery made to the corporation’s registered office shall be by hand or by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested. If no record date has been fixed by the Board of Directors and prior action by the Board of Directors is required by law, the record date for determining stockholders entitled to consent to corporate
 

 
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action in writing without a meeting shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution taking such prior action.
 
(c)           In order that the corporation may determine the stockholders entitled to receive payment of any dividend or other distribution or allotment of any rights or the stockholders entitled to exercise any rights in respect of any change, conversion or exchange of stock, or for the purpose of any other lawful action, the Board of Directors may fix, in advance, a record date, which record date shall not precede the date upon which the resolution fixing the record date is adopted, and which record date shall be not more than sixty (60) days prior to such action. If no record date is fixed, the record date for determining stockholders for any such purpose shall be at the close of business on the day on which the Board of Directors adopts the resolution relating thereto.
 
Section 39.   Registered Stockholders. The corporation shall be entitled to recognize the exclusive right of a person registered on its books as the owner of shares to receive dividends, and to vote as such owner, and shall not be bound to recognize any equitable or other claim to or interest in such share or shares on the part of any other person whether or not it shall have express or other notice thereof, except as otherwise provided by the laws of Delaware.
 
ARTICLE VIII
Other Securities Of The Corporation
 
Section 40.   Execution Of Other Securities. All bonds, debentures and other corporate securities of the corporation, other than stock certificates (covered in Section 35), may be signed by the Chief Executive Officer, the President or any Vice President, or such other person as may be authorized by the Board of Directors, and the corporate seal impressed thereon or a facsimile of such seal imprinted thereon and attested by the signature of the Secretary or an Assistant Secretary, or the Chief Financial Officer or Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer; provided, however, that where any such bond, debenture or other corporate security shall be authenticated by the manual signature, or where permissible facsimile signature, of a trustee under an indenture pursuant to which such bond, debenture or other corporate security shall be issued, the signatures of the persons signing and attesting the corporate seal on such bond, debenture or other corporate security may be the imprinted facsimile of the signatures of such persons. Interest coupons appertaining to any such bond, debenture or other corporate security, authenticated by a trustee as aforesaid, shall be signed by the Treasurer or an Assistant Treasurer of the corporation or such other person as may be authorized by the Board of Directors, or bear imprinted thereon the facsimile signature of such person. In case any officer who shall have signed or attested any bond, debenture or other corporate security, or whose facsimile signature shall appear thereon or on any such interest coupon, shall have ceased to be such officer before the bond, debenture or other corporate security so signed or attested shall have been delivered, such bond, debenture or other corporate security nevertheless may be adopted by the corporation and issued and delivered as though the person who signed the same or whose facsimile signature shall have been used thereon had not ceased to be such officer of the corporation.
 

 
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ARTICLE IX
Dividends
 
Section 41.   Declaration Of Dividends. Dividends upon the capital stock of the corporation, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and applicable law, if any, may be declared by the Board of Directors pursuant to law at any regular or special meeting. Dividends may be paid in cash, in property, or in shares of the capital stock, subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation and applicable law.
 
Section 42.   Dividend Reserve. Before payment of any dividend, there may be set aside out of any funds of the corporation available for dividends such sum or sums as the Board of Directors from time to time, in their absolute discretion, think proper as a reserve or reserves to meet contingencies, or for equalizing dividends, or for repairing or maintaining any property of the corporation, or for such other purpose as the Board of Directors shall think conducive to the interests of the corporation, and the Board of Directors may modify or abolish any such reserve in the manner in which it was created.
 
ARTICLE X
Fiscal Year
 
Section 43.   Fiscal Year . The fiscal year of the corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the Board of Directors.
 
ARTICLE XI
Indemnification
 
Section 44.   Indemnification Of Directors, Officers, Employees And Other Agents.
 
(a)           Directors And Officers. The corporation shall indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent not prohibited by the DGCL or any other applicable law; provided, however, that the corporation may modify the extent of such indemnification by individual contracts with its directors and officers; and, provided, further, that the corporation shall not be required to indemnify any director or officer in connection with any proceeding (or part thereof) initiated by such person unless (i) such indemnification is expressly required to be made by law, (ii) the proceeding was authorized by the Board of Directors of the corporation, (iii) such indemnification is provided by the corporation, in its sole discretion, pursuant to the powers vested in the corporation under the DGCL or any other applicable law or (iv) such indemnification is required to be made under subsection (d).
 
(b)           Employees and Other Agents. The corporation shall have power to indemnify its employees and other agents as set forth in the DGCL or any other applicable law. The Board of Directors shall have the power to delegate the determination of whether indemnification shall be given to any such person to such officers or other persons as the Board of Directors shall determine.
 
(c)           Expenses. The corporation shall advance to any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that he
 

 
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is or was a director or officer, of the corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the corporation as a director or officer of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, prior to the final disposition of the proceeding, promptly following request therefor, all expenses incurred by any director or officer in connection with such proceeding upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such person to repay said amounts if it should be determined ultimately that such person is not entitled to be indemnified under this Section 44 or otherwise.
 
Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise determined pursuant to paragraph (e) of this Section 44, no advance shall be made by the corporation to an officer of the corporation (except by reason of the fact that such officer is or was a director of the corporation in which event this paragraph shall not apply) in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, if a determination is reasonably and promptly made (i) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors who were not parties to the proceeding, or (ii) if such quorum is not obtainable, or, even if obtainable, a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, that the facts known to the decision-making party at the time such determination is made demonstrate clearly and convincingly that such person acted in bad faith or in a manner that such person did not believe to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation.
 
(d)           Enforcement. Without the necessity of entering into an express contract, all rights to indemnification and advances to directors and officers and officers under this Bylaw shall be deemed to be contractual rights and be effective to the same extent and as if provided for in a contract between the corporation and the director or officer. Any right to indemnification or advances granted by this Section 44 to a director or officer shall be enforceable by or on behalf of the person holding such right in any court of competent jurisdiction if (i) the claim for indemnification or advances is denied, in whole or in part, or (ii) no disposition of such claim is made within ninety (90) days of request therefor. The claimant in such enforcement action, if successful in whole or in part, shall be entitled to be paid also the expense of prosecuting his claim. In connection with any claim for indemnification, the corporation shall be entitled to raise as a defense to any such action that the claimant has not met the standards of conduct that make it permissible under the DGCL or any other applicable law for the corporation to indemnify the claimant for the amount claimed. In connection with any claim by an officer of the corporation (except in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by reason of the fact that such officer is or was a director of the corporation) for advances, the corporation shall be entitled to raise a defense as to any such action clear and convincing evidence that such person acted in bad faith or in a manner that such person did not believe to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, or with respect to any criminal action or proceeding that such person acted without reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was lawful. Neither the failure of the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its stockholders) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of such action that indemnification of the claimant is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in the DGCL or any other applicable law, nor an actual determination by the corporation (including its Board of Directors, independent legal counsel or its stockholders) that the claimant has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that claimant has not met the applicable standard of conduct. In any suit brought by a director or officer to enforce a right to indemnification or to an

 
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advancement of expenses hereunder, the burden of proving that the director or officer is not entitled to be indemnified, or to such advancement of expenses, under this Section 44 or otherwise shall be on the corporation.
 
(e)           Non-Exclusivity of Rights. The rights conferred on any person by this Bylaw shall not be exclusive of any other right which such person may have or hereafter acquire under any applicable statute, provision of the Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws, agreement, vote of stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding office. The corporation is specifically authorized to enter into individual contracts with any or all of its directors, officers, employees or agents respecting indemnification and advances, to the fullest extent not prohibited by the Delaware General Corporation Law, or by any other applicable law.
 
(f)           Survival of Rights. The rights conferred on any person by this Bylaw shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or other agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and administrators of such a person.
 
(g)           Insurance. To the fullest extent permitted by the DGCL or any other applicable law, the corporation, upon approval by the Board of Directors, may purchase insurance on behalf of any person required or permitted to be indemnified pursuant to this Section 44.
 
(h)           Amendments. Any repeal or modification of this Section 44 shall only be prospective and shall not affect the rights under this Bylaw in effect at the time of the alleged occurrence of any action or omission to act that is the cause of any proceeding against any agent of the corporation.
 
(i)           Saving Clause. If this Bylaw or any portion hereof shall be invalidated on any ground by any court of competent jurisdiction, then the corporation shall nevertheless indemnify each director and officer to the full extent not prohibited by any applicable portion of this Section 44 that shall not have been invalidated, or by any other applicable law. If this Section 44 shall be invalid due to the application of the indemnification provisions of another jurisdiction, then the corporation shall indemnify each director and officer to the full to the full extent under any other applicable law.
 
(j)           Certain Definitions. For the purposes of this Bylaw, the following definitions shall apply:
 
(1)           The term “proceeding” shall be broadly construed and shall include, without limitation, the investigation, preparation, prosecution, defense, settlement, arbitration and appeal of, and the giving of testimony in, any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative.
 
(2)           The term “expenses” shall be broadly construed and shall include, without limitation, court costs, attorneys’ fees, witness fees, fines, amounts paid in settlement or judgment and any other costs and expenses of any nature or kind incurred in connection with any proceeding.
 

 
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(3)           The term the “corporation” shall include, in addition to the resulting corporation, any constituent corporation (including any constituent of a constituent) absorbed in a consolidation or merger which, if its separate existence had continued, would have had power and authority to indemnify its directors, officers, and employees or agents, so that any person who is or was a director, officer, employee or agent of such constituent corporation, or is or was serving at the request of such constituent corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, shall stand in the same position under the provisions of this Section 44 with respect to the resulting or surviving corporation as he would have with respect to such constituent corporation if its separate existence had continued.
 
(4)           References to a “director,” “officer,” “employee,” or “agent” of the corporation shall include, without limitation, situations where such person is serving at the request of the corporation as, respectively, a director, officer, employee, trustee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise.
 
(5)           References to “other enterprises” shall include employee benefit plans; references to “fines” shall include any excise taxes assessed on a person with respect to an employee benefit plan; and references to “serving at the request of the corporation” shall include any service as a director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation which imposes duties on, or involves services by, such director, officer, employee, or agent with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants, or beneficiaries; and a person who acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in the interest of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan shall be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed to the best interests of the corporation” as referred to in this Section 44.
 
ARTICLE XII
Notices
 
Section 45.   Notices.
 
(a)           Notice To Stockholders. Whenever, under any provisions of these Bylaws, notice is required to be given to any stockholder, it shall be given in writing, timely and duly deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to his last known post office address as shown by the stock record of the corporation or its transfer agent.
 
(b)           Notice To Directors. Any notice required to be given to any director may be given by the method stated in subsection (a), or by overnight delivery service, facsimile, telex or telegram, except that such notice other than one which is delivered personally shall be sent to such address as such director shall have filed in writing with the Secretary, or, in the absence of such filing, to the last known post office address of such director.
 
(c)           Affidavit Of Mailing. An affidavit of mailing, executed by a duly authorized and competent employee of the corporation or its transfer agent appointed with respect to the class of stock affected, specifying the name and address or the names and
 

 
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addresses of the stockholder or stockholders, or director or directors, to whom any such notice or notices was or were given, and the time and method of giving the same, shall in the absence of fraud, be prima facie evidence of the facts therein contained.
 
(d)           Time Notices Deemed Given. All notices given by mail or by overnight delivery service, as above provided, shall be deemed to have been given as at the time of mailing, and all notices given by facsimile, telex or telegram shall be deemed to have been given as of the sending time recorded at time of transmission.
 
(e)           Methods of Notice. It shall not be necessary that the same method of giving notice be employed in respect of all directors, but one permissible method may be employed in respect of any one or more, and any other permissible method or methods may be employed in respect of any other or others.
 
(f)           Failure To Receive Notice. The period or limitation of time within which any stockholder may exercise any option or right, or enjoy any privilege or benefit, or be required to act, or within which any director may exercise any power or right, or enjoy any privilege, pursuant to any notice sent him in the manner above provided, shall not be affected or extended in any manner by the failure of such stockholder or such director to receive such notice.
 
(g)           Notice To Person With Whom Communication Is Unlawful. Whenever notice is required to be given, under any provision of law or of the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the corporation, to any person with whom communication is unlawful, the giving of such notice to such person shall not be required and there shall be no duty to apply to any governmental authority or agency for a license or permit to give such notice to such person. Any action or meeting which shall be taken or held without notice to any such person with whom communication is unlawful shall have the same force and effect as if such notice had been duly given. In the event that the action taken by the corporation is such as to require the filing of a certificate under any provision of the DGCL, the certificate shall state, if such is the fact and if notice is required, that notice was given to all persons entitled to receive notice except such persons with whom communication is unlawful.
 
(h)           Notice To Person With Undeliverable Address. Whenever notice is required to be given, under any provision of law or the Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws of the corporation, to any stockholder to whom (i) notice of two consecutive annual meetings, and all notices of meetings or of the taking of action by written consent without a meeting to such person during the period between such two consecutive annual meetings, or (ii) all, and at least two, payments (if sent by first class mail) of dividends or interest on securities during a twelve-month period, have been mailed addressed to such person at his address as shown on the records of the corporation and have been returned undeliverable, the giving of such notice to such person shall not be required. Any action or meeting which shall be taken or held without notice to such person shall have the same force and effect as if such notice had been duly given. If any such person shall deliver to the corporation a written notice setting forth his then current address, the requirement that notice be given to such person shall be reinstated. In the event that the action taken by the corporation is such as to require the filing of a certificate under any provision of the DGCL, the certificate need not state that notice was not given to persons to whom notice was not required to be given pursuant to this paragraph.
 

 
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ARTICLE XIII
Amendments
 
Section 46.   Amendments. Subject to paragraph (h) of Section 44 of the Bylaws, the Bylaws may be altered or amended or new Bylaws adopted by the affirmative vote of at least sixty-six and two-thirds percent (66-2/3%) of the voting power of all of the then-outstanding shares of the voting stock of the corporation entitled to vote. The Board of Directors shall also have the power to adopt, amend, or repeal Bylaws.
 
ARTICLE XIV
Loans To Officers
 
Section 47.   Loans To Officers. The corporation may lend money to, or guarantee any obligation of, or otherwise assist any officer or other employee of the corporation or of its subsidiaries, including any officer or employee who is a Director of the corporation or its subsidiaries, whenever, in the judgment of the Board of Directors, such loan, guarantee or assistance may reasonably be expected to benefit the corporation. The loan, guarantee or other assistance may be with or without interest and may be unsecured, or secured in such manner as the Board of Directors shall approve, including, without limitation, a pledge of shares of stock of the corporation.
 
Nothing in these Bylaws shall be deemed to deny, limit or restrict the powers of guaranty or warranty of the corporation at common law or under any statute.
 
 
 

 
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Exhibit 10.1
 
EXECUTION COPY
 
TRANSITION AGREEMENT
 
This Transition Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of this 13th day of November, 2015 by and between TiVo, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Company”), and Thomas S. Rogers, an individual (“Executive”).  The terms “Party” or “Parties” shall be used to refer to the Company and/or Executive.  Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed in the Employment Agreement (defined below).
 
WHEREAS, the Company and Executive are parties to that certain employment agreement dated July 1, 2005, which was amended and restated effective as of March 21, 2007, September 16, 2008, February 1, 2010 and September 13, 2012, with the fourth and final amended and restated agreement on September 13, 2012 constituting the “Employment Agreement,” pursuant to which Executive served as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), President (“President”) and a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company;
 
WHEREAS, Executive will relinquish his positions as CEO and President, effective as of the Resignation Date (as defined below), and desires to assist in the transition of those positions to his successor; and
 
WHEREAS, on the Resignation Date, Executive shall be appointed to the non-officer role of Chairman of the Board, the role of which is set forth in Exhibit 1 attached hereto.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the promises and the consideration more fully set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Company and Executive mutually agree as follows:
 
1.           Resignation From of Employment/ Appointment as Chairman of the Board.  The Company and Executive acknowledge and agree that, effective as of the Resignation Date (as defined in Section 2), Executive shall resign from his positions as CEO and President and from all officer positions held with the Company or any subsidiary or affiliate controlled by the Company (collectively, the “Affiliates”), and the Company shall accept such resignation.  Nothing in this Agreement shall limit the Company’s right to terminate Executive’s employment as set forth in the Employment Agreement or Executive’s continued service as a member of the Board for the balance of his term expiring in 2017.  Effective upon the Resignation Date, Executive shall be appointed to the non-officer role of Chairman of the Board.  Executive will receive (a) standard Board fees as consideration for his service as a member of the Board and (b) fees as consideration for his service as Chairman of the Board as determined by the
 

 
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Compensation Committee of the Board in its discretion.   Commencing on the Resignation Date, Executive will be subject to the same policies regarding reimbursable expenses and otherwise as other non-employee members of the Board.   Executive further acknowledges and agrees that he shall no longer be an employee or officer with the Company after the Resignation Date or any such earlier date if Executive resigns or the Company terminates Executive’s employment before the Resignation Date.
 
2.           Resignation Date.  The “Resignation Date” shall be defined as the earliest of (a) January 31, 2016, (b) the date upon which the Company appoints a “Successor” (as defined in this Section 2) or (c) the date upon which Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause (as defined below), or Executive resigns for Good Reason (as defined in the Employment Agreement). A “Successor” is defined as any individual whom the Board appoints to serve (on a permanent basis or otherwise) as President and/or CEO of the Company, regardless of whether such individual serves as President and/or CEO of the Company.
 
3.           Termination Payments and Benefits.
 
(a)           Following the Resignation Date, Executive shall be paid his fully earned but unpaid base salary, when due, through the Resignation Date at the rate in effect at the time of this Agreement, plus all other amounts to which Executive is entitled under any compensation plan or practice of the Company in effect at the time such payments are due (including, without limitation, all accrued and unused vacation), as provided for in Section 5(c)(i)(A) of the Employment Agreement and in accordance with the terms thereof.  In addition, in accordance with Section 5(g) of the Employment Agreement, the Company shall use its best efforts to transfer, assign or cause Executive to assume the Company’s lease or sublease with respect to Executive’s New York, New York office, at Executive’s expense.  Further, (i) Executive may retain personal electronic devices to the extent such devices do not contain Confidential Information that Executive is not permitted to retain and (ii) may solicit for employment, and employ, Executive’s administrative assistant currently employed by the Company, which shall not be deemed to violate this Agreement, the Employment Agreement or any other agreement by and between the Company and Executive.
 
(b)           Provided that Executive executes and does not timely revoke the release of claims attached hereto as Exhibit 2 (such release, the “General Release”) in accordance with Section 11 of this Agreement following the Resignation Date, Executive’s termination will be treated as a termination of employment under Section 5(c)(i) of the Employment Agreement, and, subject to the payment procedures and schedules identified in Section 5(c)(i) of the Employment Agreement, Executive shall receive the following compensation and benefits (the “Resignation Benefits”):
 
 
(i)
$2,300,000, as provided for in Section 5(c)(i)(B) of the Employment Agreement;
 

 
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(ii)
Continued health and welfare coverage for up to twenty-four (24) months following the Resignation Date, as provided for in Section 5(c)(i)(C) of the Employment Agreement;
 
 
(iii)
Accelerated vesting of all  stock awards outstanding on the date hereof (including performance based awards); and
 
 
(iv)
$2,300,000 and an additional pro-rated bonus (which the Parties agree will be 100% if the Resignation Date is January 31, 2016) upon attainment of the applicable performance criteria, as provided for in Section 5(c)(i)(F) of the Employment Agreement.
 
On or before the Resignation Date, the Company will provide Executive with a detailed schedule of the Resignation Benefits for Executive’s review and comment.  For the avoidance of doubt, Executive will not be entitled to the Resignation Benefits if, and only if, Executive resigns without Good Reason, Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company for Cause or Disability (as defined in the Employment Agreement) on or before the Resignation Date, or Executive receives any payments or benefits provided for in Section 4(ii) of the Third Amended and Restated Change of Control Agreement (the “CIC Agreement”) that are made in anticipation of or otherwise in connection with the signing or closing of a transaction that would constitute a Change in Control (as defined in the CIC Agreement).  For this purpose, “Cause” shall be limited to the meaning set forth in prongs (ii), (iii) and (iv) of the definition of “Cause” in the Employment Agreement.  The Company is not aware on the date hereof of the existence of any event that would constitute “Cause”.  Executive’s receipt of any payments or benefits provided for in this Section 3(b) shall preclude Executive from receiving any payments or benefits provided for in Section 4(ii) of the CIC Agreement that are made in anticipation of or otherwise in connection with a Change in Control.
 
4.           Taxes.  Any amounts to be paid to Executive pursuant to this Agreement shall be considered wages, and the Company will withhold and deduct all applicable federal, state and local taxes required by law.
 
5.           Non-Disparagement.  During the four (4) year period following the Resignation Date, Executive agrees not to make any (a) public statement that is intended to or could reasonably be expected to disparage the Company, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or its current or former officers, directors and employees or (b) internal statements inconsistent with the public characterization of the transactions described herein.  During the four (4) year period following the Resignation Date, the Company agrees that it shall not, and it shall direct each director of the Company and executive officer of the Company not to, make any (a) public statement that is intended to or could reasonably be expected to disparage Executive or (b) internal statements inconsistent with the public characterization of the transactions described herein.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this Section shall prevent any person from (i) responding publicly to any incorrect,
 

 
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disparaging or derogatory public statement to the extent reasonably necessary to correct or refute such public statement, (ii) making any truthful statement to the extent (x) necessary with respect to any litigation, arbitration or mediation involving this Agreement, including, but not limited to, the enforcement of this Agreement or (y) required by law or by any court, arbitrator, mediator or administrative or legislative body (including any committee thereof) with actual or apparent jurisdiction to order such person to disclose or make accessible such information or (iii) making internal statements in the ordinary course of discharging his or her duties or responsibilities for the Company and its Affiliates.
 
6.           Employment Agreement; Survival of Certain Provisions.
 
(a)           The Parties agree that the Employment Agreement shall remain in full force and effect until the Resignation Date or any such earlier date if Executive resigns without Good Reason or the Company terminates Executive’s employment for Cause before the Resignation Date.
 
(b)           After the Resignation Date or any such earlier date if Executive resigns without Good Reason or the Company terminates Executive’s employment for Cause before the Resignation Date, the Employment Agreement shall be terminated, except for Sections 5(g) (Return of the Company’s Property), 6 (Certain Covenants), 8 (Arbitration, Dispute Resolution, Etc.) thereof and the Company’s obligation to pay accrued compensation and unpaid expenses in accordance with the terms of the Employment Agreement, which are hereby incorporated and made a part of this Agreement by this reference.  Executive acknowledges that the provisions of Sections 5(g), 6 and 8 of the Employment Agreement shall survive the termination of the Employment Agreement and cessation of Executive’s employment with the Company.
 
7.           No Additional Obligations.  The Company shall not be obligated to pay any other sums to Executive or to provide any other benefits to Executive after the date of this Agreement, except Executive’s compensation as a member of the Board and as Chairman of the Board which shall be determined from time to time by the Compensation Committee of the Board, Executive’s vested rights to benefits under any non-equity employee benefit plan of the Company or as otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement.
 
8.           Full Consideration.  The parties acknowledge that good and valuable consideration supports this Agreement.
 
9.           Cooperation.  Subject to Executive’s personal and professional schedule, Executive agrees that he shall continue to reasonably cooperate with the Company concerning reasonable requests for information about the business of the Company or any of its Affiliates or Executive’s involvement and participation therein; the defense, prosecution, or investigation of any claims or actions now in existence or which may be brought in the future against or on behalf of the Company or its Affiliates which relate to events or occurrences that transpired
 

 
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while Executive was employed by any the Company; and in connection with any audit, investigation or review by any federal, state, or local regulatory, quasi-regulatory, or self-governing authority, or any internal investigation, relating to such events or occurrences.  Executive’s cooperation shall include, but not be limited to, being reasonably available to meet and speak with officers and employees of the Company and/or its counsel at reasonable times and locations, executing accurate and truthful documents including declarations, testifying in connection with any and all legal proceedings at the request of the Company and without the need for a subpoena, and taking such other actions as may reasonably be requested by the Company and/or its counsel to effectuate the foregoing.  The Company will reimburse Executive for all reasonable and documented out-of-pocket expenses, including travel, hotel, and meal or similar expenses, incurred in accordance with policies applicable to senior executives of the Company in connection with providing his cooperation under this Section 9.  In addition, the Parties shall reasonably cooperate in formulating all press releases and internal communications regarding the matters described in this Agreement, all of which shall be consistent with this Agreement.  In connection with this Agreement, the Company will issue a press release, FAQ, letter to Company employees and Form 8-K in the forms attached hereto as Exhibits 3 through 6, each of which are mutually acceptable in substantially that form.
 
10.           Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.  Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Agreement, no payment or distribution under this Agreement that constitutes an item of deferred compensation under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and becomes payable by reason of Executive’s resignation of employment with each Employer will be made to Executive unless Executive’s resignation of employment constitutes a “separation from service” (as the term is defined in Treasury Regulations issued under Section 409A of the Code).  For purposes of this Agreement, each amount to be paid or benefit to be provided shall be construed as a separate identified payment for purposes of Section 409A of the Code.  It is intended that this Agreement shall comply with the provisions of Section 409A of the Code and the Treasury Regulations relating thereto so as not to subject Executive to the payment of additional taxes and interest under Section 409A of the Code.  In furtherance of this intent, the Agreement shall be interpreted, operated, and administered, and payments hereunder reported, in a manner consistent with these intentions.  To the extent that any reimbursable expenses hereunder are deemed to constitute compensation to Executive, such expenses shall be paid or reimbursed promptly, but not later than by December 31 of the year following the year in which such expenses were incurred.  The amount of such expenses eligible for reimbursement in one calendar year shall not affect the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement in any other calendar year, and Executive’s right to reimbursement of any such expenses shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for any other benefit.
 
11.           General Release and Waiver. As a condition to the effectiveness of this Agreement, Executive shall execute and return the General Release on or before November 13, 2015 at 5 p.m. PST.  In addition, as a condition to Executive’s receipt of the Resignation Benefits shall re-
 

 
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execute the General Release on or no later than fifty (50) days following the Resignation Date (and not timely revoke such re-execution).
 
12.           No Further Claims by Executive. Executive represents and covenants that he has not filed, initiated or caused to be filed or initiated, any claim, charge, suit, complaint, grievance, action or cause of action against the Company or any of the Company Releasees identified in Exhibit 2. The Parties acknowledge that this Agreement will not prevent Executive from filing a charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (or similar state agency) or participating in any investigation conducted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (or similar state agency), provided, however, that Executive acknowledges and agrees that any claims by Executive, or brought on his behalf, for personal relief in connection with such a charge or investigation (such as reinstatement or monetary damages) would be and hereby are barred by the General Release.
 
13.           No Assignment of Claims.  Executive represents and warrants that he has made no assignment or other transfer, and covenants that he will make no assignment or other transfer, of any interest in any claim which he may have against any of the Parties released herein.
 
14.           Remedies in Event of Breach.  In the event of a breach by either Party of the terms of this Agreement, the other Party shall be entitled, if it shall so elect, to institute legal proceedings to obtain damages for any such breach, or to enforce the specific performance of the Agreement and to enjoin the breaching Party from any further violation of the Agreement and, subject to the first sentence of this Section 14, to exercise such remedies cumulatively or in conjunction with all other rights and remedies provided by law.  Each Party acknowledges, however, that the remedies at law for any breach of the provisions of the Agreement may be inadequate and that the non-breaching Party shall therefore be entitled to injunctive relief in the event of breach.
 
15.           No Admissions.  Neither this Agreement nor the furnishing of the consideration for this Agreement shall be deemed or construed as an admission of liability or wrongdoing on the part of Executive or the Company or any of the Company Releasees, nor shall be admissible as evidence in any proceeding other than for the enforcement of this Agreement.
 
16.           Successors and Assigns.  This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the successors and assigns of the Parties to this Agreement, and each of them.
 
17.           Choice of Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to its conflicts of laws rules.
 
18.           Severability.  If any provision of this Agreement shall be held invalid, void or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.  In the event that any covenant contained herein is not enforceable in accordance with its terms, Executive and the Company agree that such
 

 
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provision shall be reformed to make it enforceable in a manner that provides as nearly as possible the result intended by this Agreement.
 
19.           Entire Agreement.  This Agreement, the Employment Agreement (to the extent in effect and, thereafter, as to those provisions that survive its termination), the terms of equity awards previously granted to Executive and the General Release contain the entire agreement between Parties, and shall be considered and understood to be a contractual commitment and not a mere recital.  No covenants, agreements, representations, or warranties of any kind whatsoever, whether express or implied in law or fact, have been made by any Party to this Agreement, except as specifically set forth in this Agreement.  This Agreement, the Employment Agreement, the terms of equity awards previously granted to Executive and the General Release supersede any and all prior and contemporaneous agreements, term sheets, negotiations and understandings, whether written or oral, pertaining to the subject matter hereof.
 
20.           Modifications.  No modification, amendment, or waiver of any of the provisions contained in this Agreement, or any future representations, promise, or condition in connection with the subject matter of this Agreement, shall be binding upon any Party to this Agreement unless made in writing and signed by such Party or by a duly authorized officer or agent of such Party.  In the case of the Company, any such writing shall bind the Company only if approved by the Board.
 
21.           Negotiated Agreement.  The terms of this Agreement are contractual, not a mere recital, and are the result of negotiations between the Parties.  This Agreement shall not be construed against the Party preparing the same.  This Agreement shall be construed without regard to the identity of the person who drafted such and shall be construed as if the Parties had jointly prepared this Agreement.  Any uncertainty or ambiguity shall not be interpreted against any one Party.
 
22.           Section Headings.  The use of headings in this Agreement is only for ease of reference and the headings have no effect and are not considered in interpreting or to be part of the terms of this Agreement.
 
23.           Voluntary Agreement.  EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS AND THOSE SUCH PROVISIONS ARE REASONABLE AND ENFORCEABLE.  EXECUTIVE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS SIGNED THIS AGREEMENT AS HIS OWN AND VOLUNTARY ACT, THAT HE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THIS IS AN IMPORTANT AND BINDING LEGAL CONTRACT THAT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY COUNSEL OF EXECUTIVE’S CHOICE, AND THAT THIS AGREEMENT HAS BEEN FREELY AND FAIRLY NEGOTIATED BY THE PARTIES HERETO.
 

 
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24.           Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts when taken together shall constitute but one instrument.
 
25.           Notices.  All notices, requests and other communications to any Party under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent by personal delivery or overnight courier to the address provided below:
 
(a)           If to the Company:
 
 
TiVo, Inc.
2160 Gold Street
P.O. Box 2160
Alviso, California 95002-2160
Attention: Secretary
   
 
With a copy to:
   
 
Thomas J. Ivey
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
525 University Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94301
   
 
And
   
 
Joseph M. Yaffe
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
525 University Avenue
Palo Alto, California 94301

(b)           If to Executive:
 
 
Thomas S. Rogers, at the most recent address on file with the Company or such other address as may be provided by Executive in accordance with this Section 25.
 
Any party hereto may from time to time by notice in writing served as set forth above designate a different address or a different or additional person to which all such notices or communications thereafter are to be given.
 

 
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound hereby, the Parties hereby execute this Agreement as of the first date set forth below.

   
THOMAS S. ROGERS
 
         
         
DATED:  November 13, 2015
 
/s/ Thomas S. Rogers
 
         
         
   
TIVO, INC.
 
         
         
DATED:  November 13, 2015
 
By:
/s/ Daniel Moloney
 
   
Name:
Daniel Moloney
 
   
Title:
Lead Independent Director
 

 

 
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EXHIBIT 2
GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS

 
This General Release of Claims (“Release”) is entered into as of this 13th day of November, 2015, between Thomas S. Rogers (“Executive”), and TiVo Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) (collectively referred to herein as the “Parties”).
 
WHEREAS, Executive and the Company are parties to that certain Fourth Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of September 13, 2012 (the “Employment Agreement”);

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Transition Agreement dated November 13, 2015 (the “Transition Agreement”), Executive shall resign from his positions as Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and President (“President”) of the Company, effective upon the Resignation Date (defined herein); and
 
WHEREAS, Executive shall continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) through the balance of his term in 2017 and, effective upon the Resignation Date, Executive shall be appointed to the non-officer role of Chairman of the Board, the role of which shall be specified in Exhibit 1 attached hereto.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of, and subject to, the payments and benefits to be made available to Executive, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged by Executive, and which Executive acknowledges that he would not otherwise be entitled to receive, Executive and the Company hereby agree as follows:

1.        Resignation From Positions as Officer and Employment/Appointment as Chairman of the Board.  As set forth in the Transition Agreement,   Executive will resign as CEO and President upon the “Resignation Date,” which is defined as the earliest of (a) January 31, 2016, (b) the date upon which the Company appoints a “Successor” (defined herein) or (c) the date upon which Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without Cause or Executive resigns for Good Reason (as such terms are defined in the Employment Agreement).  A “Successor” is defined as any individual whom the Board appoints (whether on a permanent basis or otherwise) to serve as President and/or CEO of the Company.  In addition, effective upon the Resignation Date, Executive shall be appointed to the non-officer role of Chairman of the Board.
 
2.        Payments and Benefits. If Executive does not execute this Release on or before November 13, 2015 at 5 p.m. PST or revokes this Release before it becomes irrevocable, the Transition
 

 
 

 

 
Agreement will be terminated and rendered null and void. In addition, provided that Executive re-executes this Release on or within fifty (50) days after the Resignation Date and does not timely revoke his consent on or within seven (7) days of such re-execution, Executive shall receive payments, severance benefits and benefits as described in Section 3(b) of the Transition Agreement. Executive shall not be entitled to any further compensation or benefits under Section 4 of the Employment Agreement or any payments or benefits provided for in Section 3(b) of the Transition Agreement if, and only if, Executive resigns without Good Reason, or Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company for Cause or Disability (as defined in the Employment Agreement) on or before the Resignation Date or Executive receives any payments or benefits provided for in Section 4(ii) of the Third Amended and Restated Change of Control Agreement (the “CIC Agreement”) that are made in anticipation of or otherwise in connection with the signing or closing of a transaction that would constitute a Change in Control (as defined in the CIC Agreement).  Executive’s receipt of any payments or benefits provided for in Section 3(b) of the Transition Agreement shall preclude Executive from receiving any payments or benefits provided for in Section 4(ii) of the CIC Agreement that are made in anticipation of or otherwise in connection with a Change in Control.
 
3.        General Release of Claims by Executive.
 
(a)        In consideration of the Company’s covenants in the Transition Agreement, and contingent upon the Company making the payments and providing the benefits set forth in Section 3(b) of the Transition Agreement, Executive, on behalf of himself and his executors, heirs, administrators, representatives and assigns, hereby agrees to release and forever discharge the Company and all predecessors, successors and their respective parent corporations, affiliates, related, and/or subsidiary entities, and all of their past and present investors, directors, shareholders, officers, general or limited partners, employees, attorneys, agents and representatives, and the employee benefit plans in which Executive is or has been a participant by virtue of his employment with the Company (collectively, the “Company Releasees”), from any and all claims, debts, demands, accounts, judgments, rights, causes of action, equitable relief, damages, costs, charges, complaints, obligations, promises, agreements, controversies, suits, expenses, compensation, responsibility and liability of every kind and character whatsoever (including attorneys’ fees and costs), whether in law or equity, known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, suspected or unsuspected (collectively, “Claims”), which Executive has or may have had against such entities based on any events or circumstances arising or occurring on or prior to the date hereof or on or prior to the Resignation Date, arising directly or indirectly out of, relating to, or in any other way involving in any manner whatsoever Executive’s employment by or service to the Company or the termination thereof, including any and all claims arising under federal, state, or local laws relating to employment, including without limitation claims of wrongful discharge, breach of express or implied contract, fraud, misrepresentation, defamation,
 

 
 

 

 
or liability in tort, and claims of any kind that may be brought in any court or administrative agency including, without limitation, claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 USC Section 2000, et seq.; the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101 et seq.; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.; the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and the Civil Rights Act of 1991; 42 USC Section 1981, et seq.; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, 29 USC Section 621, et seq.; the Equal Pay Act, as amended, 29 USC Section 206(d); regulations of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance, 41 CFR Section 60, et seq.; the Family and Medical Leave Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq.; the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 201 et seq.; The Executive Retirement Income Security Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 1001 et seq.; and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Government Code Section 12940, et seq.  For the avoidance of doubt, this General Release will be terminated and rendered null and void if the Company does not fully pay and/or provide the Resignation Benefits.
 
Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, Executive does not release the following claims:
 
(i)  Claims for unemployment compensation or any state disability insurance benefits pursuant to the terms of applicable state law;
 
(ii)  Claims for worker’s compensation insurance benefits under the terms of any worker’s compensation insurance policy or fund of the Company;
 
(iii)  Claims to continued participation in the Company’s group medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefit plans pursuant to the terms and conditions of the federal law known as COBRA;
 
(iv)  Claims for indemnity under the bylaws of the Company, as provided for by Delaware law or under any applicable insurance policy with respect to Executive’s liability as an employee or officer of the Company or that certain Indemnification Agreement dated June 26, 2007 between Executive and the Company; and
 
(v)  Claims based on any right Executive may have to enforce the Company’s executory obligations under the Employment Agreement (including the right to any vested or earned compensation or benefits thereunder), the Transition Agreement or agreements related to stock awards granted to Executive by the Company.
 
(b)         EXECUTIVE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF 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 HIS OR HER FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH, IF KNOWN BY HIM OR HER, MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR.”
 
BEING AWARE OF SAID CODE SECTION, EXECUTIVE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHTS HE MAY HAVE THEREUNDER, AS WELL AS UNDER ANY OTHER STATUTES OR COMMON LAW PRINCIPLES OF SIMILAR EFFECT.

(c)         Older Worker’s Benefit Protection Act. Executive agrees and expressly acknowledges that this Release includes a waiver and release of all claims which he has or may have under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 621, et seq. (“ADEA”). The following terms and conditions apply to and are part of the waiver and release of the ADEA claims under this Release:
 
(i)  This paragraph, and this Release are written in a manner calculated to be understood by him.
 
(ii)  The waiver and release of claims under the ADEA contained in this Release does not cover rights or claims that may arise after the date on which he signs this Release.
 
(iii)  This Release provides for consideration in addition to anything of value to which he is already entitled.
 
(iv)  Executive has been advised to consult an attorney before signing this Release.
 
(v)  Executive has been granted at least twenty-one (21) days after he is presented with this Release on or after the Resignation Date to consider whether or not to sign this Release. If he executes this Release prior to the expiration of such period, he does so voluntarily and after having had the opportunity to consult with an attorney, and hereby waives the remainder of the consideration period.
 
(vi)  Executive has the right to revoke this general release within seven (7) days of signing this Release on or after the Resignation Date. In the event he does so, both this Release and the offer of benefits to him pursuant to the Employment Agreement and the Transition Agreement will be null and void in their entirety, and he will not receive any severance payments or benefits under the Employment Agreement or the Transition Agreement.

 
 

 


If he wishes to revoke this Release, Executive shall deliver written notice stating his or her intent to revoke this Release to the Chairman of the Compensation Committee of the Board, at the offices of the Company on or before 5:00 p.m. on the seventh (7th ) day after the date on which he signs this Release.
 
4.       No Assignment. Executive represents and warrants to the Company Releasees that there has been no assignment or other transfer of any interest in any Claim that Executive may have against the Company Releasees, or any of them. Executive agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company Releasees from any liability, claims, demands, damages, costs, expenses and attorneys’ fees incurred as a result of any such assignment or transfer from Executive; provided, however, that this sentence shall not apply with respect to a claim challenging the validity of this general release with respect to a claim under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended.
 
5.       Confidential Information; Return of Company Property. Executive certifies that he shall comply with Section 5(g) of the Employment Agreement.

6.       Paragraph Headings. The headings of the several paragraphs in this Release are inserted solely for the convenience of the Parties and are not a part of and are not intended to govern, limit or aid in the construction of any term or provision hereof.

7.       Notices. All notices, requests and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and shall be delivered by courier or other means of personal service (including by means of a nationally recognized courier service or professional messenger service), or sent by telex or telecopy or mailed first class, postage prepaid, by certified mail, return receipt requested, in all
cases, addressed to:
 
If to the Company or the Board:
 
TiVo Inc.
2160 Gold Street
P.O. Box 2160
Alviso, California 95002-2160
Attention: Secretary
 
If to Executive:
 
Thomas S. Rogers, at the most recent address on file with the Company or such other address as may be provided by Executive in accordance with this Section 7.
 

 
 

 

 
All notices, requests and other communications shall be deemed given on the date of actual receipt or delivery as evidenced by written receipt, acknowledgement or other evidence of actual receipt or delivery to the address. In case of service by telecopy, a copy of such notice shall be personally delivered or sent by registered or certified mail, in the manner set forth above, within three business days thereafter. Any party hereto may from time to time by notice in writing served as set forth above designate a different address or a different or additional person to which all such notices or communications thereafter are to be given.
 
8.       Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Release shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Release, which shall remain in full force and effect.
 
9.       Governing Law and Venue. This Release is to be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California applicable to contracts made and to be performed wholly within such State, and without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof. Any suit brought hereon shall be brought in the state or federal courts sitting in San Jose, California, the Parties hereby waiving any claim or defense that such forum is not convenient or proper. Each party hereby agrees that any such court shall have in personam jurisdiction over it and consents to service of process in any manner authorized by California law.
 
10.       Counterparts. This Release may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

11.       Construction. The language in all parts of this Release shall in all cases be construed simply, according to its fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any of the Parties hereto. Without limitation, there shall be no presumption against any party on the ground that such party was responsible for drafting this Release or any part thereof.
 
12.       Entire Agreement. This Release, the Transition Agreement and the Employment Agreement (to the extent in effect and, thereafter, as to those provisions that survive its termination) set forth the entire agreement of the Parties in respect of the subject matter contained herein and therein and supersede all prior agreements, promises, covenants, arrangements, communications, representations or warranties, whether oral or written, by any officer, employee or representative of any party hereto, and any prior agreement of the Parties in respect of the subject matter contained herein.
 
13.       Amendment. No provision of this Release may be modified, waived or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by Executive and such officer of the Company as may be specifically designated by the Board.
 

 
 

 

 
14.       Understanding and Authority. The Parties understand and agree that all terms of this Release are contractual and are not a mere recital, and represent and warrant that they are competent to covenant and agree as herein provided. The Parties have carefully read this Release in its entirety; fully understand and agree to its terms and provisions; and intend and agree that it is final and binding on all Parties.
 

(Signature Page Follows)
 

 
 

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, and intending to be legally bound, the Parties have executed and re-executed the foregoing Release as of the dates written below.
 
 
EXECUTIVE
 
TIVO, INC.
     
     
/s/ Thomas S. Rogers
 
/s/ Daniel Moloney
Thomas Rogers
 
By:  Daniel Moloney
   
Title:  Lead Independent Director
Date:  November 13, 2015
 
Date:  November 13, 2015
     
     
Date of Re-Execution:
 
Date of Re-Execution:
(On or after the Resignation Date)
   
     


 
Exhibit 99.1
 
 
 
Contacts:
Investor Relations
   
Media Relations
 
Derrick Nueman
   
Steve Wymer
 
408-519-9677
   
408-519-9254
     

 
TOM ROGERS TO RELINQUISH CEO POSITION AT TIVO;
WILL BECOME CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

SAN JOSE, CA – November 17, 2015 – TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO), a global leader in the advanced television entertainment market, today announced that Tom Rogers will relinquish his CEO position after nearly 11 years on January 31, 2016, the end of the company’s fiscal year.  Mr. Rogers will continue with TiVo as non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors as of February 1, 2016.  TiVo’s Board of Directors has formed a search committee to identify the best internal or external candidate to lead the company.

Board member Dan Moloney has been named lead independent director. Mr. Moloney is the former president of Motorola Mobility, Inc., a leading provider of innovative technologies, products and services for the mobile and cable/wireline industries that was acquired by Google Inc. in 2011.

“TiVo is a great company today—and I have thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of turning it around and building it from its DVR roots into the leader in providing next-generation TV in the United States and around the world,” said Mr. Rogers. “With the recent successful launch of one of the best reviewed retail television products ever, the new TiVo Bolt, and notable progress in our other core businesses, the Board and I agreed that this was an opportune time to seamlessly transition to a new leadership team. At a personal level, I will welcome the reduced bicoastal
 

 
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travel this will entail. And as a shareholder, I look forward to continuing to serve all TiVo shareholders as non-executive chairman.”

“We are confident that Tom and TiVo’s experienced leadership team will ensure a smooth transition to a new CEO and president as Tom transitions to non-executive Chairman of the Board,” said Mr. Moloney.  “We thank Tom for his countless contributions to TiVo during his time as CEO and president.  The Board believes that these accomplishments aren’t fully reflected in TiVo’s stock price.”

Mr. Rogers continued, “I want to publicly recognize the incredible team of employees at TiVo who have grown it into a company that is now in 30 countries around the world and still expanding. TiVo today serves over 70 pay TV operators, underpinned by some of the industry’s most valuable intellectual property agreements, providing a treasure trove of unique audience data and insights.  Only an incredible team could turn a company around and accomplish all that.”

TiVo will report its financial results on Tuesday, November 24th after market close. The changes announced today are not related to TiVo’s third quarter fiscal year 2016 financial results or previously issued financial guidance for the third quarter. TiVo will take a one-time charge in the fourth quarter related to separation costs and expenses in connection with Mr. Rogers’ departure.

 



About TiVo Inc.

TiVo Inc. (NASDAQ: TIVO) is a global leader in next-generation television services. With global headquarters in San Jose, CA and offices in New York, NY, Boston, MA, Durham, NC, and Warsaw, Poland, TiVo’s innovative cloud-based Software-as-a-Service solutions enable viewers to consume content across multiple screens in and out-of-the home. The TiVo solution provides an all-in-one approach for navigating the ‘content chaos’ by seamlessly combining live, recorded, on-demand and over-the-top television into one intuitive user interface. The TiVo experience provides TV viewers with simple universal search, discovery, viewing and recording from a variety of devices, creating the ultimate viewing experience. TiVo products and services are available at retail or through a growing number of Pay TV operators world-wide. TiVo’s multiple subsidiary companies provide the broader television industry and consumer electronics manufacturers with cloud-based video discovery and recommendation options, interactive advertising solutions and audience research and measurement services. More information at: www.TiVo.com. TiVo and the TiVo logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of TiVo Inc. or its subsidiaries worldwide.
 
 
 
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