StockOptionAgreement股票期权协议完整篇doc.docx

1、StockOptionAgreement股票期权协议完整篇docStock Option Agreement股票期权协议 - 1. Grant of Option. Pursuant to the provisions of its _(STATE) Plan (the Plan ), AAA, Inc. (the Company ) as of _,_,_(M,D,Y) has granted to BBB (the Optionee ) non- qualified options to purchase from the Company a total of _ shares of Co

2、mmon Stock of the Company at the exercise price of $,_ per share (the Option ). This Option is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and those set forth in this Agreement. All capitalized terms used herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Plan, unless the context requires a differen

3、t meaning.2. Exercise of Option(a) This Option shall be exercisable in three installments. The first installment shall be exercisable on the first anniversary of the Date of Grant for 33.3% of the number of shares of Common Stock subject to this option. Thereafter, on each subsequent anniversary of

4、the Grant Date, an installment shall become exercisable for 33.3% and 33.4%, respectively, of the number of shares subject to this Option with the entire option fully exercisable after the third anniversary of the Date of Grant. To the extent that any of the above installments is not exercised when

5、it becomes exercisable, it shall not expire, but shall continue to be exercisable at any time thereafter until this Option shall terminate, expire or be surrendered. An exercise shall be for whole shares only.(b) In accordance with the Plan this entire Option shall be immediately cashed out effectiv

6、e as of the date of any Change in Control , regardless of whether or not any portion is otherwise exercisable. For this purpose, the Change in Control Price shall be the higher of (i) the highest price paid for a share of Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Tape during the 12

7、month period ending with the effective date of Change in Control or (ii) the highest cash tender offer price for a share of Stock during such period. In the event that a tender offer for Stock consists of a combination of cash and securities, the Change in Control Price calculated under (ii) would b

8、e based solely on the cash price equivalent of such offer.(c) Shares may be purchased by giving the Companys Corporate Secretary or Assistant Secretary written notice of exercise, specifying the number of shares to be purchased. The notice of exercise shall designate one of the following methods of

9、purchase:(i) tender to the Company of a check for the full exercise price of the shares with respect to which such Option or portion thereof is exercised, or(ii) instructions to the Company to deliver all the shares being exercised to a broker-dealer with whom an arrangement has been made to deliver

10、 the full exercise price to the Company. The Company may establish special terms and conditions for this cashless exercise, and at any time may terminate availability of this form of purchase.3. Expiration of Option. The Option shall expire or terminate and may not be exercised to any extent by the

11、Optionee as of the first to occur of the following events:(a) The tenth anniversary of the Date of Grant; or(b) The second anniversary of the date of the Optionees death; or(c) the date that is ninety days after the optionee resigns as Chairman of the Board if prior to _,_,_(M,D,Y) and if such resig

12、nation is without the consent of the Board of Directors.In the event of Termination of Employment because of death, the entire Option shall immediately become exercisable as to all shares, notwithstanding Section 2(a) of this Agreement.4. Tax Withholding. No distribution of shares may be made to the

13、 Optionee until the Company has received all amounts required for federal, state or local tax withholding. The method of discharging such withholding obligation shall be elected with the notice of exercise and may include (i) payment by check, or (ii) use of a cashless exercise using a broker-dealer

14、 in a manner similar to that described in Section 2(c)(ii) hereof. The method of withholding shall be subject to such rules as the Company may adopt from time to time. It is recognized by both parties that, based on current laws, the difference between the Fair Market Value of the shares purchased b

15、y an option exercise and the exercise price of such shares generally will constitute ordinary taxable income for federal income tax purposes and for most state and local income tax purposes.5. Notice. Any notices required to be given hereunder to the Company shall be addressed to the Secretary or As

16、sistant Secretary of the Company at the Companys headquarters offices in _ City, _(STATE). Any notice required to be given hereunder to the Optionee shall be addressed to the Optionee at his current address shown on the Companys records. Notice shall be sent by mail, express delivery or, if practica

17、l, by hand delivery.6. Other Provisions. The provisions set forth in Section 5 of the Plan are specifically incorporated by reference in this Agreement, including but not limited to those pertaining to the following matters:(a) Changes in Capitalization; Merger; Liquidation(b) Non-alienation of Bene

18、fits(c) Choice of LawStock Option Agreement股票期权协议 - 1. _(NAME) of Option. Pursuant to the provisions of its _(YEAR) Stock Incentive Plan (the Plan ), AAA, Inc. (the Company ), on the above date has granted to Charles R. Perrin (the Optionee ) the right and option to purchase from the Company a total

19、 of _shares of Common Stock of the Company at the exercise price of $,_per share (the Option ). This Option is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and those set forth in this Agreement. All capitalized terms used herein shall have the meaning set forth in the Plan, unless the context req

20、uires a different meaning.2. Exercise of OptionThis option shall be in two sections having different exercise rights, with Option Grant A covering _shares and Option Grant B covering _shares.(a) Option Grant A (_shares) This Option shall be exercisable in three installments of _shares each. The firs

21、t installment shall be exercisable _,_,_(M,D,Y), the second on _,_,_(M,D,Y)and the third on _,_,_(M,D,Y), with all _shares fully exercisable thereafter. To the extent that any of the above installments is not exercised when it becomes exercisable, it shall not expire, but shall continue to be exerci

22、sable at any time thereafter until this Option shall terminate, expire or be surrendered.(b) Option Grant B (_shares) This Option shall also be exercisable in three installments, with the first installment of _shares exercisable _,_,_(M,D,Y). The second installment of _shares shall be exercisable on

23、 _,_,_(M,D,Y)and the final installment of _shares exercisable on _,_,_(M,D,Y), with all _shares fully exercisable thereafter. To the extent that any of the above installments is not exercised when it becomes exercisable, it shall not expire, but shall continue to be exercisable at any time thereafte

24、r until this Option shall terminate, expire or be surrendered(c) In accordance with the Plan this entire Option (both portions) shall be immediately cashed out effective as of the date of any Change in Control , regardless of whether or not any portion is otherwise exercisable. For this purpose, the

25、 Change in Control Price shall be the higher of (i) the highest price paid for a share of Stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange Composite Tape during the 12 month period ending with the effective date of Change in Control or (ii) the highest cash tender offer price for a share of Stock du

26、ring such period. In the event that a tender offer for Stock consists of a combination of cash and securities, the Change in Control Price calculated under (ii) would be based solely on the cash price equivalent of such offer.(d) Shares may be purchased by giving the Companys Corporate Secretary or

27、Assistant Secretary written notice of exercise, specifying the number of shares to be purchased. The notice of exercise shall designate one of the following methods of purchase:(i) tender to the Company of a check for the full exercise price of the shares with respect to which such Option or portion

28、 thereof is exercised, or(ii) instructions to the Company to deliver all the shares being exercised to a broker-dealer with whom an arrangement has been made to deliver the full exercise price to the Company. The Company may establish special terms and conditions for this cashless exercise, and at a

29、ny time may terminate availability of this form of purchase.3. Expiration of Option. The Option (both portions) shall expire or terminate and may not be exercised to any extent by the Optionee as of the first to occur of the following events:(a) The tenth anniversary of the Date of Grant, or such ea

30、rlier time as the Company may determine is necessary or appropriate in light of applicable foreign tax laws; or(b) The second anniversary of the date of the Optionees Termination of Employment by reason of death, Permanent Disability or Retirement; or(c) The Optionees Termination of Employment for C

31、ause (as defined below); or(d) The date that is ninety days after Termination of Employment of the Optionee for a reason other than for Cause, death, Permanent Disability or Retirement. If the Optionees employment is involuntarily terminated by the Company other than for Cause, however, the option may be extended for up to an additional 270 days at the discretion of the Company, or(e) The Optionees violation of any non-disclosure or non-compete covenant applicable to th