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Stock Option Award Agreement
"I need a Stock Option Award Agreement for our Hong Kong tech startup, granting options to our senior software developers with a 4-year vesting period starting March 2025, including specific provisions for remote workers in Asia."
1. Parties: Identifies the company granting the options and the option recipient (grantee)
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including reference to any equity incentive plan under which the options are granted
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Option', 'Exercise Price', 'Shares', 'Vesting Date', etc.
4. Grant of Option: Specifies the number of shares subject to the option and the exercise price
5. Vesting Schedule: Details when and how the options become exercisable
6. Exercise of Option: Procedures and requirements for exercising the options
7. Term and Expiration: Duration of the option and circumstances of expiration
8. Restrictions on Transfer: Limitations on transferring or assigning the options
9. Taxation: Tax obligations and responsibilities of both parties
10. Compliance with Laws: Requirements for compliance with securities laws and other regulations
11. Data Privacy: Provisions regarding the handling of personal data
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Hong Kong law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
1. Change of Control Provisions: Include when specific provisions are needed for corporate transactions or change in control scenarios
2. Clawback Provisions: Include when the company wants right to recoup options or proceeds in cases of misconduct
3. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Include when options are tied to post-employment restrictive covenants
4. International Provisions: Include when grantee is based outside Hong Kong or options relate to multiple jurisdictions
5. Performance Conditions: Include when vesting is tied to specific performance metrics or conditions
6. Good Leaver/Bad Leaver Provisions: Include when different treatment of options is desired based on circumstances of employment termination
7. Shareholder Rights: Include when specific rights or restrictions regarding shareholding need to be detailed
1. Schedule 1 - Option Details: Detailed specifications of the option grant including number of shares, exercise price, and vesting dates
2. Schedule 2 - Notice of Exercise: Form to be completed by grantee when exercising options
3. Schedule 3 - Equity Incentive Plan: Copy or summary of the relevant equity incentive plan under which options are granted
4. Appendix A - Tax Summary: Summary of tax implications in relevant jurisdictions
5. Appendix B - Vesting Schedule: Detailed vesting schedule including any specific conditions or milestones
6. Appendix C - Compliance Requirements: Summary of regulatory requirements and compliance obligations
Authors
Applicable Laws
Board
Business Day
Cause
Change in Control
Committee
Company
Competitor
Confidential Information
Disability
Employment
Exercise Notice
Exercise Period
Exercise Price
Expiration Date
Fair Market Value
Good Leaver
Grant Date
Grantee
Group
HK$
Hong Kong
Listing Rules
Notice
Option
Option Period
Option Shares
Ordinance
Parent Company
Plan
Plan Administrator
Related Person
Retirement
Securities and Futures Ordinance
Share Capital
Shareholders
Shares
Stock Exchange
Subsidiary
Tax
Termination Date
Trading Day
Vested Options
Vesting Date
Vesting Period
Vesting Schedule
Vesting
Exercise Rights
Exercise Price
Exercise Period
Payment Terms
Option Termination
Change in Control
Transferability Restrictions
Employment Conditions
Confidentiality
Data Privacy
Tax Obligations
Regulatory Compliance
Securities Law Compliance
Non-Competition
Non-Solicitation
Good Leaver/Bad Leaver
Share Capital Adjustments
Corporate Reorganization
Shareholder Rights
Notice Requirements
Amendment
Assignment
Severability
Entire Agreement
Waiver
Force Majeure
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Termination Rights
Representations and Warranties
Costs and Expenses
Technology
Financial Services
Professional Services
Healthcare
Manufacturing
E-commerce
Biotechnology
Telecommunications
Real Estate
Consumer Goods
Media and Entertainment
Energy
Education
Human Resources
Legal
Finance
Compliance
Corporate Secretariat
Executive Management
Board of Directors
Compensation Committee
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Human Resources Officer
General Counsel
HR Director
Compensation Manager
Legal Counsel
Corporate Secretary
Financial Controller
HR Manager
Compliance Officer
Employee Benefits Manager
Stock Plan Administrator
Senior Executive
Department Head
Director
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