The Kentucky Performance Stock Option Award Agreement offered by Special Devices, Inc. is a notable form of employee incentive compensation plan. This agreement aims to reward and incentivize employees based on the performance of the company and the individual employee. The Kentucky Performance Stock Option Award Agreement allows employees to purchase a specific number of company stocks at a predetermined exercise price, typically below the current market value. The exercise price and other terms and conditions are set at the discretion of Special Devices, Inc. One type of Kentucky Performance Stock Option Award Agreement is the Non-Qualified Stock Option (NO) which provides employees with the flexibility of receiving stock options without the strict requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. SOS grants employees the ability to purchase stocks after a vesting period, which is determined by the company. Another type of Kentucky Performance Stock Option Award Agreement is the Incentive Stock Option (ISO). SOS are intended to provide employees with favorable tax treatment by following the guidelines defined by the Internal Revenue Code. These options have specific employee eligibility requirements and offer potential tax advantages if the employee holds the stocks for a specified holding period. Special Devices, Inc. includes specific performance criteria in the Kentucky Performance Stock Option Award Agreement to determine the eligibility and payout of the stock options. These criteria may include financial metrics such as revenue growth, earnings per share, or market share, as well as individual performance indicators like achieving predetermined goals or milestones. Employees who are granted the Kentucky Performance Stock Option Award Agreement must adhere to the terms and conditions outlined within the agreement. The agreement typically specifies the duration of the stock options, the vesting schedule, exercise periods, and any restrictions on the transferability of the options. By offering the Kentucky Performance Stock Option Award Agreement, Special Devices, Inc. aims to align the interests of their employees with the company's performance while providing them with the opportunity to participate in the growth and success of the organization.