The Arizona Stock Award Plan is a program offered by Telecom, Inc. that provides various types of stock awards to employees, designed to incentivize and retain valuable talent within the company. This plan offers employees the opportunity to receive stock grants, stock options, and restricted stock units (RSS) as part of their compensation package. Stock grants are a type of stock award given to employees without any cost attached. These grants are usually given as a reward for outstanding performance or to encourage long-term commitment to the company. The employee becomes a shareholder right away and gains voting rights and the potential to receive dividends. Stock options are another type of stock award offered by the Arizona Stock Award Plan. These awards give employees the right to purchase company stock at a predetermined price, known as the exercise price or strike price. Employees can exercise their options after a specific vesting period and when the stock price has increased, allowing them to profit from the difference between the exercise price and the current stock price. Restricted stock units (RSS) are additional stock awards granted to employees under the Arizona Stock Award Plan. RSS are usually subject to vesting, meaning employees must fulfill certain conditions, such as remaining with the company for a certain period or achieving performance targets, before gaining complete ownership of the shares. Once the restrictions are lifted, employees receive the stock units as regular shares. Telecom, Inc. offers these various types of stock awards as part of the Arizona Stock Award Plan to attract, motivate, and retain talented individuals within the company. These awards provide employees with the opportunity to participate in the company's growth and success, aligning their interests with the company's shareholders. The plan helps create a sense of ownership and encourages commitment and loyalty among employees.