New Mexico Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc., which provides for grant of Incentive Stock Options and Nonqualified Stock Options

• Category: Corporations - Public - Stock Options
• State: Multi-State
• Control #: US-CC-18-345E
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18-345E 18-345E . . . Stock Option Plan which provides for grant of Incentive Stock Options and Non-qualified Stock Options and (b) initial option grants to certain named officers, employees and consultants which contain specific Time Conditions and Performance Conditions as follows: number of shares underlying each option grant is divided into five equal portions which are designated Tranche A through Tranche E. Twenty percent of shares included in each of Tranches A through E shall satisfy Time Condition if optionee is employee or consultant on January 31, 1997 and on each January 31 thereafter. One hundred percent of shares included in each of Tranches A through E satisfy Performance Condition if average per share price of common stock for any consecutive twenty trading days on principal exchange on which common stock is traded equals or exceeds following prices: Tranche A - $16 per share, Tranche B - $32 per share, Tranche C - $48 per share, Tranche D - $64 per share, Tranche E - $80 per share. Notwithstanding above, Initial Grants become fully exercisable on ninth anniversary of date of grant The New Mexico Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc. is a comprehensive program designed to offer employees the opportunity to acquire shares of the company's stock. Under this plan, two main types of stock options are provided — Incentive Stock OptionsSOSOs) and Nonqualified Stock Options (SOS). Incentive Stock Options (SOS) are a type of stock option granted to employees that provide tax advantages at the time of exercise and sale. These options are subject to certain rules and regulations outlined by the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and typically have a favorable tax treatment. SOS allow employees to purchase company stock at a predetermined price (known as the exercise price) within a specified timeframe. Nonqualified Stock Options (SOS), on the other hand, are stock options that do not meet the specific requirements set by the IRC to qualify as Incentive Stock Options. SOS offer more flexibility in terms of who can receive them, including contractors, consultants, and other individuals. Unlike SOS, SOS do not provide the same tax advantages; instead, the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of the stock at the time of exercise is subject to ordinary income tax. The New Mexico Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc. carefully outlines the terms and conditions for both SOS and SOS, including matters such as vesting schedules, exercise periods, and the maximum number of shares that can be issued to participants. This plan plays a crucial role in motivating and retaining talented employees, as it provides them with a stake in the company's future success. It not only aligns their interests with that of the organization but also offers them the possibility of financial growth and prosperity. By offering both Incentive Stock Options and Nonqualified Stock Options through their New Mexico Stock Option Plan, Hayes Wheels International, Inc. can cater to a diverse range of employees and contractual relationships. This flexibility allows them to reward and incentivize both full-time employees and other key contributors to their business, bolstering their overall workforce and fostering a stronger sense of employee engagement and loyalty.

The New Mexico Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc. is a comprehensive program designed to offer employees the opportunity to acquire shares of the company's stock. Under this plan, two main types of stock options are provided — Incentive Stock OptionsSOSOs) and Nonqualified Stock Options (SOS). Incentive Stock Options (SOS) are a type of stock option granted to employees that provide tax advantages at the time of exercise and sale. These options are subject to certain rules and regulations outlined by the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and typically have a favorable tax treatment. SOS allow employees to purchase company stock at a predetermined price (known as the exercise price) within a specified timeframe. Nonqualified Stock Options (SOS), on the other hand, are stock options that do not meet the specific requirements set by the IRC to qualify as Incentive Stock Options. SOS offer more flexibility in terms of who can receive them, including contractors, consultants, and other individuals. Unlike SOS, SOS do not provide the same tax advantages; instead, the difference between the exercise price and the fair market value of the stock at the time of exercise is subject to ordinary income tax. The New Mexico Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc. carefully outlines the terms and conditions for both SOS and SOS, including matters such as vesting schedules, exercise periods, and the maximum number of shares that can be issued to participants. This plan plays a crucial role in motivating and retaining talented employees, as it provides them with a stake in the company's future success. It not only aligns their interests with that of the organization but also offers them the possibility of financial growth and prosperity. By offering both Incentive Stock Options and Nonqualified Stock Options through their New Mexico Stock Option Plan, Hayes Wheels International, Inc. can cater to a diverse range of employees and contractual relationships. This flexibility allows them to reward and incentivize both full-time employees and other key contributors to their business, bolstering their overall workforce and fostering a stronger sense of employee engagement and loyalty.