Massachusetts Share Appreciation Rights Plan with amendment

• Category: Corporations - Public - Stock Options
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-CC-18-400D
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

18-400D 18-400D . . . Share Appreciation Rights Plan under which stock option committee determines to whom units are awarded, number of units to be awarded and terms of such units. On grant date, committee assigns each unit a base value which cannot be less than market value of share of common stock on that date. Each award becomes exercisable with respect to 25% of units awarded on each of first four anniversaries of grant date, provided grantee has been continually employed full-time by corporation or subsidiary. Units may be exercised, to extent vested, at any time until five years after grant date. Upon exercise of vested units, grantee is entitled to receive net appreciation of such units in cash or in shares of common stock, as determined by committee

A Massachusetts Share Appreciation Rights (SAR) Plan with amendment is a compensation program offered by companies to attract, motivate, and retain employees. It incentivizes employees by granting them the right to receive appreciation in the value of company shares over a certain period. The Massachusetts SAR plan operates similarly to stock options but differs in that employees do not have to purchase any shares. Instead, they are granted the right to receive cash or company stock equal to the increase in the stock price from the grant date to the exercise date. Under this plan, employees are given the opportunity to benefit from the company's success and share in its growth without the risk associated with purchasing actual shares. As the company's stock price rises, the employees can choose to exercise their SARS and receive the appreciation value in cash or shares. An amendment to the Massachusetts SAR plan is an update or modification made to the original plan. Amendments may be made to adjust the terms and conditions, vesting schedules, exercise periods, or other aspects of the plan to align with changing business needs or regulations. There are various types of Massachusetts SAR plans with amendments that companies may use, depending on their specific goals and circumstances. These variations may include: 1. Performance-Based SARS: This type of SAR plan is tied to certain performance targets or metrics that must be met for employees to receive the appreciation value. Performance-based SARS align employee rewards with company performance, ensuring that they are directly contributing to the company's success. 2. Time-Vested SARS: With time-vested SARS, the right to exercise and receive the appreciation value becomes available to employees gradually over a specific period. This encourages long-term employee commitment and loyalty to the company. 3. Combination SARS: Some companies may choose to combine the features of performance-based and time-vested SARS. This hybrid approach allows employees to benefit from both the achievement of performance targets and the passage of time. 4. Early Exercise SARS: Early exercise SARS grant employees the right to exercise SARS before they have fully vested. This option allows employees to take advantage of potential stock price increases and accelerate their participation in the plan. It's important to note that each company's SAR plan with amendment may vary in its specific terms, including exercise price, vesting schedules, and overall structure. Compliance with relevant state and federal laws, such as the Massachusetts Wage Act, is crucial when implementing and administering these plans. Overall, the Massachusetts SAR plan with amendment serves as a valuable tool for companies seeking to reward and retain their employees by providing them with a direct stake in the company's growth and success.