The Pennsylvania Share Appreciation Rights Plan with amendment is a compensation mechanism designed for companies operating in Pennsylvania. This plan offers employees an opportunity to benefit from the appreciation in their company's stock value over a specified period of time. Under this plan, employees are granted rights to receive cash or stock equivalent to the increase in the value of the company's shares. The appreciation rights are granted either as a stand-alone plan or as an amendment to an existing share-based compensation plan. The Pennsylvania Share Appreciation Rights Plan with amendment can be further categorized into various types based on the specific features and conditions they entail. Some common types include: 1. Performance-Based Share Appreciation Rights: These plans are structured in a way that employees are eligible to exercise the appreciation rights only if certain predetermined performance goals are achieved by the company or the employee. 2. Time-Vested Share Appreciation Rights: In this type of plan, the employees become eligible to exercise the appreciation rights after a specific period of time, typically on a graded vesting schedule. 3. Dividend Equivalent Share Appreciation Rights: Under this plan, employees are entitled to receive cash or stock equivalent to the dividends declared on the underlying shares for which the appreciation rights have been granted. 4. Reload Share Appreciation Rights: This plan allows employees to replenish their appreciation rights by granting additional rights when existing rights are exercised, thereby maintaining ongoing participation in the company's stock appreciation. 5. Tandem Share Appreciation Rights: These plans are designed to be granted in tandem with stock options, allowing the employees to choose between exercising the appreciation rights or the stock options, depending on which is more advantageous. The Pennsylvania Share Appreciation Rights Plan with amendment provides companies with a flexible tool to motivate and reward their employees by sharing the success and growth of the company. It aligns the interests of the employees with those of the company's shareholders, creating an incentive for increased performance and commitment. Implementation and administration of this plan require compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards.