The Idaho Stock Option Plan is an employee benefit program offered by Loewenstein Furniture Group, Inc. This plan provides employees with the opportunity to purchase company stock at a predetermined price within a specified timeframe. The stock options encourage employee ownership, aligning interests between employees and shareholders, fostering a sense of ownership, and incentivizing long-term commitment and performance. Loewenstein Furniture Group, Inc. offers different types of stock option plans to cater to the diverse needs of its employees. These types include: 1. Incentive Stock Options (SOS): SOS are granted to employees as a form of compensation and provide certain tax advantages. Employees may purchase company stock at a specific price, known as the grant price, within a predetermined period. Holding SOS for a specific duration may result in more favorable tax treatment upon exercise and sale of the stock. 2. Non-Qualified Stock Options (SOS): SOS are typically granted to employees who do not meet the requirements for SOS or to outside consultants. They offer more flexibility regarding eligibility criteria and tax treatment. SOS allow employees to buy company stock at a predetermined price, and the gain between the exercise price and the stock's fair market value upon exercise is subject to taxation as ordinary income. 3. Restricted Stock Units (RSS): RSS are another type of stock option plan where employees are issued units that represent company shares. RSS are subject to vesting schedules, meaning employees gain ownership rights over time. Once the RSS vest, they are converted into company stock, providing employees with an opportunity to benefit from the company's performance. By offering these different types of stock option plans through the Idaho Stock Option Plan, Loewenstein Furniture Group, Inc. aims to attract and retain top talent, inspire employee loyalty and commitment, and encourage employees to contribute to the company's growth and success. The plans provide employees an avenue to share in the company's financial prosperity and act as an additional incentive beyond regular salary and benefits.