Except as set forth in paragraph (b) below, if the Awardee ceases to provide Service to the Company or any Subsidiary Corporation prior to the last day of the Performance Period for any reason other than termination for Retirement, Disability, or death, then the PSU Award will be forfeited to the Company immediately and automatically upon such cessation without payment of any consideration for the PSU Award, and the Awardee will have no further right, title or interest in or to the PSU Award, any Performance Shares, or any shares of Stock.