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股票期权协议书6篇篇1本协议旨在明确股票期权授予的相关条款和条件，以确保双方权益得到充分保障。
本协议由以下双方签署：甲方（公司）：_________________________乙方（员工）：_________________________一、协议背景鉴于甲方为了激励员工工作积极性、提高公司业绩，同意向乙方授予股票期权。
乙方同意接受甲方的股票期权，并承诺遵守本协议的所有条款和条件。
二、股票期权授予1. 甲方同意向乙方授予总数为____股的股票期权，具体数量根据乙方职位、业绩和公司情况确定。
2. 股票期权的行使期限自授予之日起至____年____月____日止。
3. 股票期权的具体行权价格、行权方式等细节，将根据公司的相关政策和法规进行规定。
三、双方权利和义务1. 甲方有权根据公司需要调整股票期权计划，但应及时通知乙方，并确保调整过程公平、公正。
2. 乙方有权在行权期限内，按照规定的条件和程序行使股票期权。
3. 乙方应遵守公司的相关政策和法规，不得擅自转让、出售或质押股票期权。
4. 乙方在行使股票期权时，应遵守公司的相关程序和规定，确保资金来源合法。
5. 乙方在离职或退休时，应根据公司政策处理股票期权事宜。
四、违约责任和争议解决1. 若一方违反本协议任何条款，应承担违约责任，并赔偿对方因此造成的损失。
2. 若双方在履行本协议过程中发生争议，应首先通过友好协商解决；协商不成的，可以向有管辖权的人民法院提起诉讼。
五、其他条款1. 本协议自双方签署之日起生效，且有效期至股票期权行使期限届满。
2. 本协议一式两份，甲乙双方各执一份。
3. 本协议未尽事宜，由双方协商解决。
4. 本协议的修改、补充须经双方协商一致，并书面签署确认。
以下为甲乙双方的具体信息：甲方（公司）：名称：_________________________地址：_________________________法定代表人：_________________________联系电话：_________________________乙方（员工）：姓名：_________________________性别：_________________________身份证号码：_________________________联系电话：_________________________地址：_________________________电子邮箱：_________________________篇2本协议由以下双方签订：甲方（公司全称）：_____________________________乙方（员工全称）：_____________________________鉴于甲方为了激励乙方更好地工作并分享公司的成长和发展成果，决定授予乙方股票期权，乙方同意接受甲方的股票期权激励计划，双方经友好协商，达成如下协议：一、协议目的本协议旨在明确甲、乙双方在股票期权计划中的权利和义务，确保双方权益得到合法、公正的保护。
期权协议模板通用版6篇篇1本协议旨在明确并规定期权的授予、行使以及双方的责任与义务等相关事项。
以下为关于期权协议的详细条款，双方需严格遵守。
一、协议双方甲方（期权授予方）：_________________________乙方（期权接受方）：_________________________二、期权概述本协议涉及的期权为购买特定资产（如股票、债券等）的权利。
期权接受方在约定的期限内，有权按照约定的价格购买或出售特定数量的资产。
三、期权授予1. 期权授予数量：甲方同意向乙方授予____（数量）份期权。
2. 期权行使期限：自本协议签订之日起至____年____月____日止。
3. 行权价格：每份期权的行权价格为____元。
4. 相关资产：期权的标的资产为_________________________。
四、双方责任与义务1. 甲方保证在期权有效期内，按照本协议的约定履行相关义务。
2. 乙方有权在期权行使期限内决定是否行使期权。
3. 乙方在行使期权时，应按照约定的价格、数量购买或出售相关资产。
4. 双方应遵守本协议的所有条款，确保协议的顺利执行。
五、期权的行使1. 期权行使方式：乙方应在约定的期限内，以书面形式通知甲方行使期权。
2. 行权通知应包括以下内容：行使期权的数量、行权价格、交易日期等。
3. 期权行使后，双方应按照约定完成相关资产的买卖交易。
六、风险与免责1. 期权交易存在风险，乙方应充分了解并自愿承担相关风险。
2. 甲方对期权的价值、相关市场的行情等不承担任何保证责任。
3. 如因不可抗力因素导致本协议无法履行，双方均不承担违约责任。
七、争议解决1. 本协议的履行过程中，如双方发生争议，应首先协商解决。
2. 协商不成的，任何一方均有权向有管辖权的人民法院提起诉讼。
八、其他条款1. 本协议自双方签字（盖章）之日起生效。
2. 本协议一式两份，甲乙双方各执一份。
3. 本协议未尽事宜，可由双方另行协商补充。
期权协议模板6篇篇1期权协议模板一、甲方：（委托方名称）地址：联系人：联系方式：乙方：（受托方名称）地址：联系人：联系方式：鉴于甲方为（简要描述甲方的背景情况，例如公司名称、主营业务等）；乙方为（简要描述乙方的背景情况，例如公司名称、主营业务等）；甲、乙双方就（具体期权交易的事项）达成如下协议：二、期权标的：合同标的为（标的名称及相关信息，如股票、商品等）。
三、期权类型：甲方授权乙方在（期权标的）中买入/卖出（认购/认沽）期权。
四、期权行权价：期权行权价为（具体价格）。
五、期权到期日：期权到期日为（具体到期日期）。
六、期权费用：甲方应向乙方支付的期权费用为（具体金额或费率）。
七、甲方义务：甲方应保证在期权到期日前向乙方清偿期权费用，并承担期权行权所需的全部风险。
八、乙方义务：乙方应在期权到期日按照约定价格行使期权，并承担相应的风险。
九、风险提示：期权交易属于高风险投资，请甲、乙双方谨慎考虑自身风险承受能力，特别注意市场波动可能带来的损失。
十、争议解决：本协议的履行将受到相关法律的监管，如发生争议，双方应友好协商解决；如协商不成，应提交仲裁机构解决。
十一、其他事项：双方确认已仔细阅读、理解并同意本协议的所有内容，并自愿签署。
十二、本协议自签署之日起生效，期限为（具体期限）。
在期限届满前，任何一方均不得擅自终止。
甲方签字（盖章）：乙方签字（盖章）：日期：日期：以上为期权协议模板，甲、乙双方请在签署前仔细核对并确认。
特别提醒：期权交易存在较高风险，请谨慎投资。
篇2期权协议模板一、协议背景为了明确双方之间的权利和义务，保障交易顺利进行，特定立此协议。
二、甲方信息甲方姓名（或名称）：__________联系地址：__________联系电话：__________身份证号（或营业执照号）：__________三、乙方信息乙方姓名（或名称）：__________联系地址：__________联系电话：__________身份证号（或营业执照号）：__________四、协议内容1. 期权类型：（可根据实际情况选择）- 认购期权：甲方有权在约定期限内以约定价格购买乙方持有的标的资产。
期权协议书2篇篇1本协议旨在明确甲方（期权授予方）与乙方（期权受让方）之间关于期权的相关权益和义务。
本协议内容应遵守国家法律法规，确保双方的合法权益得到保护。
以下为本协议的具体内容：一、协议前言鉴于甲方为一家合法注册的公司，拥有并运营特定业务；乙方具备相应的投资能力，愿意投资甲方公司的股份期权。
基于此，双方经过友好协商，达成以下期权协议条款。
二、协议目的本协议旨在明确甲、乙双方在期权交易过程中的权利和义务，确保双方在公司发展过程中的权益得到保障。
三、期权授予1. 甲方同意向乙方授予一定数量的股票期权，具体数量及行权价格由双方另行约定。
2. 期权授予的期限、行权时间等具体事项，双方应根据公司实际情况进行约定。
四、双方权利义务1. 甲方权利与义务：（1）甲方有权根据公司的经营情况，决定是否行使期权交易的权力；（2）甲方有义务按照约定向乙方提供相关的公司运营信息；（3）甲方应确保期权交易的合法性和公平性。
2. 乙方权利与义务：（1）乙方有权在约定的期限内行使期权交易权力；（2）乙方应按照约定支付行权价格；（3）乙方应遵守国家法律法规和本协议条款，不得损害甲方及其他股东的权益。
五、期权的行使与转让1. 期权的行使：乙方应在约定的期限内行使期权，并按照约定的行权价格支付款项。
2. 期权的转让：除非双方另有约定，否则乙方不得擅自转让期权。
六、保密条款1. 双方应对本协议的内容以及在本协议执行过程中获取的相关信息保守秘密，不得向第三方泄露。
2. 除非法律法规另有规定或经对方书面同意，否则任何一方不得擅自公开或向第三方透露本协议的条款及相关信息。
七、违约责任1. 若甲方违反本协议约定，未按照约定向乙方提供相关信息或违反期权的合法性和公平性，乙方有权要求甲方承担违约责任。
2. 若乙方违反本协议约定，未按时支付行权价格或擅自转让期权，甲方有权要求乙方承担违约责任。
八、争议解决1. 本协议的签订、履行、解释及争议解决均适用中华人民共和国法律。
经典版期权协议模板7篇篇1甲方（期权授予方）：__________乙方（期权受让方）：__________鉴于甲方为一家按照中华人民共和国法律合法设立的公司，在此愿意向乙方授予特定股票期权，乙方同意接受此项期权，双方经友好协商，依据中华人民共和国有关法律法规的规定，就期权事宜达成如下协议：第一条期权授予1. 甲方授予乙方购买甲方公司股份的期权，期权总数为_______股。
2. 期权的有效期为_____年，自本协议签署之日起计算。
3. 期权行使的价格按照甲方公司章程及本协议约定执行。
第二条期权行使条件1. 乙方必须在有效期内行使期权，过期未行使的期权将自动失效。
2. 乙方在行使期权时，必须遵守公司章程及国家法律法规的规定。
3. 在期权行使过程中，乙方必须遵守甲方关于股权激励计划的所有规定。
第三条权利和义务一、甲方的权利与义务：1. 甲方有权根据公司发展战略调整股权激励计划的相关条款。
2. 甲方有权在乙方违反股权激励计划规定时终止其期权或采取相应的处罚措施。
3. 甲方有义务按照本协议的约定向乙方提供期权，并保证期权的合法性。
4. 甲方应尊重乙方的权益，不得在未经乙方同意的情况下擅自更改本协议内容。
二、乙方的权利和义务：1. 乙方有权在有效期内行使期权购买公司股份。
2. 乙方有权享有公司股份带来的权益。
3. 乙方有义务遵守甲方的股权激励计划及相关规定。
4. 乙方不得擅自转让、出售或以其他方式处置期权。
第四条期权转让和终止1. 本协议下的期权不得转让。
2. 在以下情况下，本协议终止：（1）期权行使完毕；（2）甲乙双方协商一致解除本协议；（3）发生不可抗力导致本协议无法继续履行；（4）乙方违反股权激励计划规定，甲方有权终止本协议。
第五条违约责任1. 若甲方违反本协议约定，未向乙方提供合法有效的期权，应承担违约责任。
2. 若乙方违反本协议约定，擅自处置期权或违反股权激励计划规定，应承担违约责任。
第六条争议解决本协议的签订、履行、解释及争议解决均适用中华人民共和国法律。
股票期权计划股票期权计划（Stock Option Plan）是一种为员工提供股票期权的福利计划。
在此计划中，公司为其员工提供购买公司股票的权利，以激励员工为公司的发展做出更多的贡献。
以下是一个详细的股票期权计划范本，供参考。
一、定义股票期权是指一种合同，赋予股票期权持有人在未来特定时间内以事先约定的价格购买股票的权利。
股票期权计划是公司为员工提供购买公司股票的权利的计划。
二、参与资格该计划的参与资格包括全职员工、兼职员工和董事会成员。
员工必须符合计划的条件，以便能够参与该计划。
在加入计划之前，员工需要签署股票期权协议，同意计划的条件和规则。
三、授予股票期权1.授予时间股票期权授予的时间由董事会决定，并在股票期权授予协议中确定。
该协议将规定授予的股票数量、授予期限、股票期权行权价格等。
2.股票期权数量授予股票期权的数量应根据员工的职位、贡献和表现来确定。
授予数量应根据公司的需要和董事会的批准而定。
3.行权价格股票期权的行权价格由董事会确定，并在股票期权授予协议中确定。
行权价格应该是合理的，并符合当时的市场价格。
4.授予方式公司可以选择将股票期权授予为一次性授予或分期授予。
分期授予的股票期权应该根据公司的需要和董事会的批准而定，并在授予协议中确定。
5.行权期限股票期权的行权期限应在授予协议中确定。
通常情况下，股票期权的行权期限应该在授予日期之后的一定时间内，但不应超过10年。
四、行权1.行权方式员工可以通过行使股票期权的权利来购买公司的股票。
行权的方式可以通过现金或股票交换的方式进行。
2.行权时间股票期权的行权时间应在授予协议中确定。
员工可以在行权期限内任何时间行使股票期权的权利，但不应超过行权期限。
如果员工没有在行权期限内行使股票期权的权利，则该股票期权将失效。
3.行权手续员工必须按照授予协议中规定的程序和时间限制行使股票期权的权利。
行使股票期权的手续包括填写申请表、向公司支付购买股票的费用（如果适用）以及满足任何其他授予协议规定的条件。
股票期权业务指南三篇第1条为提高证券公司股票期权经纪和自营业务的风险管理能力，促进股票期权业务的顺利发展，根据《中国证券登记结算有限责任公司股票期权试点交易规则》、XX证券交易所、股票期权交易风险控制管理办法》(以下简称《风险控制办法》)，制定本指引，供证券公司参考。
证券公司与客户之间的风险控制和管理以证券公司与客户签订的期权经纪合同中的具体约定为准，并应符合中国证监会、XX 证券交易所(以下简称“上海证券交易所”或“交易所”)和中国证券登记结算有限责任公司(以下简称“中国结算”)的相关规定。
本指南旨在为证券公司开展股票期权业务的风险控制和管理提供参考和指导。
与本所股票期权业务规则不一致的，以本所股票期权业务规则为准。
本指引不能作为或代替证券公司实施风险控制的具体制度，也不能作为判断或处理相关纠纷的依据。
上海证券交易所和中国结算不保证证券公司根据本指引制定的风险管理制度及其具体实施，也不承担这方面的法律或经济责任。
本指引主要针对以开放式指数基金为合约主体的期权合约(以下简称ETF期权)交易的风险控制和管理。
上交所将根据股票期权业务的进展不断更新和调整本指引。
第一部分证券公司股票期权经纪业务的风险控制第一章投资者适宜性管理的相关要求证券公司总部需要批准客户的开户资格和交易权限的设定并对其进行监控。
1 、准入证券公司应严格管理投资者的准入资格。
上海证券交易所为个人投资者和普通机构投资者设定了相应的准入条件。
如发现不符合准入条件的投资者参与交易，应向上海证券交易所提交相关说明和整改报告，限制该投资者开仓并督促其平仓(证券公司不得强行平仓，平仓到期自动失效，投资者到期也可行使权利)。
无持仓后，应及时注销投资者的合同账户。
上海证券交易所将酌情采取进一步措施。
二、分类证券公司应结合投资者知识测试结果确定投资者分类、模拟交易经验、风险承受能力和资产规模等。
证券公司应当对投资者的交易是否与其级别相符进行前端控制和严格监控。
期权认购协议三篇《合同篇一》合同编号：____________甲方（期权授予方）：乙方（期权认购方）：根据《中华人民共和国合同法》及相关法律法规的规定，甲乙双方在平等、自愿、公平、诚实信用的原则基础上，就甲方授予乙方一定数量的期权，乙方行使相应期权购买甲方股份事宜，达成如下协议：第一条期权授予1.1 甲方向乙方授予的期权为看涨期权，期权标的为甲方发行的普通股股票。
1.2 期权数量为：____股。
1.3 行权价格为：每股____元人民币。
1.4 期权授予日为：____年__月__日。
1.5 期权有效期为：自期权授予日起算，为期____年。
第二条期权行使及支付2.1 乙方在期权有效期内，按照约定的行权价格行使期权，购买甲方的股票。
2.2 乙方行使期权时，应按照甲方的要求相关证明文件，并按照甲方的相关规定进行股票购买。
2.3 乙方行使期权购买股票的支付方式为：____。
第三条期权调整及终止3.1 如遇甲方发生送股、公积金转增股本、增发新股、配股、分立、合并、解散、破产及其他影响期权行使因素的，甲方应按照公平、公正、合理的原则对期权进行调整。
3.2 期权终止情形如下：（1）期权有效期届满；（2）乙方主动放弃期权；（3）乙方因丧失股东资格或者其他原因导致不能行使期权；（4）法律、法规、政策规定或者甲方股东会、董事会决定终止期权；（5）其他约定终止的情形。
第四条双方的权利和义务4.1 甲方的权利和义务：（1）按照本协议约定授予乙方期权；（2）保证乙方在期权有效期内行使期权；（3）按照约定对期权进行调整；（4）承担本协议约定的其他义务。
4.2 乙方的权利和义务：（1）按照本协议约定行使期权；（2）支付期权行使所需的款项；（3）遵守甲方的相关规定；（4）承担本协议约定的其他义务。
第五条争议解决5.1 双方在履行本协议过程中发生的争议，应首先通过友好协商解决；协商不成的，任何一方均有权向有管辖权的人民法院提起诉讼。
股票期权协议书6篇篇1股票期权协议书一、甲方为___________ 公司（以下简称“公司”），乙方为___________ 公司（以下简称“持有公司”）。
双方经友好协商，就甲方取得乙方持有公司股份的期权事宜达成如下协议：二、期权对象乙方持有的公司股份为___________%，共计___________股。
甲方有权以___________价格购买乙方所持有的公司股份，购买数量不超过其持有公司总股本的___________%。
三、期权价格甲方行使期权时，购买乙方所持有的公司股份，价格为___________元/股，乙方应在收到通知后不超过___________个工作日内向甲方提供其持有公司股份的确权文件，并与甲方签署买卖协议。
买卖款项由双方约定的方式支付。
四、期权行使1. 甲方在期权有效期内有权行使期权。
期权有效期为从本协议签署之日起至___________年。
在期权行使时，乙方应提供相应的证明文件证明其持有公司股份和股份的数量。
2. 甲方行使期权后，乙方自本协议签署之日起，不得以任何理由拒绝出售其持有的公司股份。
3. 甲方行使期权后，乙方应及时办理相关的过户手续，并主动向公司报备股东变更事宜。
五、期权解除1. 双方一致同意，在以下情况下本协议可被解除：（1）双方协商解除；（2）乙方在期权有效期内出售其持有的公司股份；（3）乙方解散、破产、被吊销营业执照或合法代表人死亡。
2. 本协议解除后，乙方应根据当时的市场价格，向甲方出售其持有的公司股份。
六、保密条款1. 双方应对协议中的商业秘密和公司的相关信息保密，未经对方书面同意不得向任何第三方披露。
2. 本协议签署之日起，协议内容及双方的执行情况均属于保密范围。
未经对方书面同意，不得向任何第三方提供。
七、争议解决本协议履行中如发生争议，双方应友好协商解决；协商不成的，任何一方均可将争议提交到___________仲裁委员会进行仲裁。
八、其他事项本协议经双方正式签署后生效，自签署之日起对双方具有法律约束力。
Stock 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 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 requires a different 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 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 it becomes exercisable, it shallnot 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 effective 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 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 be based solely on the cash price equivalent of such offer.(c) Shares may be purchased by giving the Company’s 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 purchase:(i) tender to the Company of a check for the full exercise priceof 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 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 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 Optionee’s 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 resignation 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 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 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 by 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 Assistant Secretaryof the Company at the Company’s 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 Company’s record s. Notice shall be sent by mail, express delivery or, if practical, 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 Benefits(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 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 requires 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 first 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 exercisable 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 _________,_________,_________(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 thereafter 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 anyChange 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 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 be based solely on the cash price equivalent of such offer.(d) Shares may be purchased by giving the Company’s 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 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 the full exercise price to the Company. TheCompany 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 (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 earlier 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 Optionee’s Termination of Employment by reason of death, Permanent Disability or Retirement; or(c) The Optionee’s Termination of Employment for Cause (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 Optionee’s 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 Option ee’s violation of any non-disclosure or non-compete covenant applicable to the Optionee as set forth in his severance agreement, employment contract or any Company policy, regardless of whether or not the Optionee has terminated employment due to Permanent Disability or Retirement, provided that expiration of the Option may not be effective prior to the date of Termination of Employment.In the event of Termination of Employment because of death, Permanent Disability or Retirement, the entire Option shall immediately become exercisable as to all shares, notwithstanding Section 2 of this Agreement. Retirement means retirement at or after completion of five (5) years of service with the Company. Permanent Disability shall have the same meaning as that provided by the Company’s Long Term Disability Plan regardless of whether or not the Optionee is covered by such plan.Cause shall have the same meaning as that provided by theOptionee’s employment contract. In addition, termination for cause shall include any termination due to acts of dishonesty or gross misconduct on the part of the Optionee which results, or is intended to result, in damage to the Company’s business reputation.4. Tax Withholding. No distribution of shares may be made to the 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 in a manner similar to that described in Section 2(d)(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 by an option exercise and the exercise price of such shares generally will constitute ordinary taxable income for federal income and Medicare 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 Assistant Secretary of the Company at the Company’s headquarters offices in _________(PLACENAME). Any notice required to be givenhereunder to the Optionee shall be addressed to the Optionee at his current address shown on the Company’s records. Notice shall be sent by mail, express delivery or, if practical, 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) Right to Terminate Employment(c) Non-alienation of Benefits(d) Choice of LawIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company, by its duly authorized officer, and the Optionee, have entered this Agreement as of the Date of Grant first above written.Stock Option Agreement股票期权协议-1. Grant 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 BBB(sb) (the Optionee) the right and option to purchase from the Company a total 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 requires a different meaning.2. Exercise of Option(a) This Option shall be exercisable in full on and after _________,_________,_________(M/D/Y). It may be exercisable sooner, on and after _________,_________,_________(M/D/Y),however, subject to the following conditions:(i) One-half of the shares subject to the option may be exercisable subsequent to the date at which the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock, as reported on the New Y ork Stock Exchange, first exceeds $ _________ for not less than 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days, and(ii) All of the shares subject to the option may be exercisable subsequent to the date at which the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock, as reported in the New York Stock Exchange, first exceeds $ _________ for not less than 20 out of 30 consecutive trading days.The above price targets will be appropriately adjusted to lower amounts after the effective date of any stock split.(b) In accordance with the Plan this entire Option 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 Change in Control Price shall be the higher of (i) the highest price paid for a share of Stock asreported 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 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 be based solely on the cash price equivalent of such offer.(c) Shares may be purchased by giving the Company’s 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 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 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 Optionee as of the first to occur of the following events:(a) The tenth anniversary of the Date of Grant, or such earlier 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 Optionee’s Termination of Employment by reason of death, Permanent Disability or Retirement; or(c) The Optionee’s Termination of Employment for Cause (a s 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.(e) The Optionee’s violation of any non-disclosure or non-compete covenant applicable to the Optionee as set forth in his or her severance agreement, employment contract or any Company policy, regardless of whether or not the Optionee has terminated employment due to Permanent Disability or Retirement, provided that expiration of the Option may not be effective prior to the date of Termination of Employment.In the event of Termination of Employment because of death, Permanent Disability or Retirement, the entire Option shall immediately become exercisable as to all shares, notwithstanding Section 2(a) of this Agreement. Retirement means retirement at or after attainment of age 55. Permanent Disability shall have the same meaning as that provided by the Company’s Long Term Disability Plan regardless of whether or not the Optionee is covered by such plan.Cause shall have the same meaning as that provided by the Company Severance Pay Plan applicable to the Optionee or his or her employment contract, or severance agreement, if any. In addition, termination for cause shall include any termination due to acts of dishonesty or gross misconduct on the part of the Optionee which results, or is intended to result, in damage to the Company’s business reputation.4. Tax Withholding. No distribution of shares may be made to the 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 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 by an option exercise and the exercise price of such shares generally will constitute ordinary taxable income for federal income and Medicare 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 Assistant Secretary of the Company at the Company’s headquarters offices in _________(PLACENAME). Any notice required to be given hereunder to the Optionee shall be addressed to the Optionee at his or her current address shown on the Company’s records. Notice shall be sent by mail, express delivery or, if practical, 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) Right to Terminate Employment(c) Non-alienation of Benefits(d) Choice of Law。
