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W&T Offshore adopts change-in-control severance plan, new CEO agreement
W&T OFFSHORE INC
- Adopted severance plan: eligible execs (Williford, Curth) get 2x base + target bonus on qualifying termination within 1 yr of change in control.
- New employment agreement with CEO Krohn: base $800k, target bonus 100%, one-year renewable term, severance 3x base + bonus for without-cause/good-reason.
- Covenants: perpetual confidentiality, 15-month non-compete, non-solicitation, perpetual mutual non-disparagement.
- Board approved fourth amended bylaws with enhanced procedural mechanics for stockholder nominations.
- CEO severance includes COBRA health coverage for 24 months and equity acceleration at target performance.