South Carolina 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
• Format: Word; Rich Text

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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 South Carolina Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc. is a comprehensive program that allows the company to grant both Incentive Stock Options (SOS) and Nonqualified Stock Options (SOS) to its employees. This plan is designed to incentivize and reward employees for their contributions to the company's success. Under the South Carolina Stock Option Plan, eligible employees can receive SOS, which offer favorable tax treatment. SOS can only be granted to employees, and they must meet certain requirements outlined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These options typically have a longer vesting period and are subject to specific holding requirements to qualify for potential tax advantages upon exercise and sale. On the other hand, SOS are available to both employees and non-employee directors or consultants. SOS do not have the same tax advantages as SOS, but they often have more flexibility in terms of vesting and exercise. Employees who receive SOS may have more control over when they choose to exercise their options, allowing them to take advantage of favorable market conditions. The South Carolina Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc. recognizes the importance of providing different types of stock options to accommodate the needs of various employees. By offering both SOS and SOS, the company can effectively incentivize and retain talent while providing flexibility in the timing and tax treatment of stock option benefits. In summary, the South Carolina Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc. includes the grant of Incentive Stock Options (SOS) and Nonqualified Stock Options (SOS). SOS offer tax advantages and are granted to employees who meet specific IRS requirements, while SOS are available to employees, non-employee directors, and consultants and offer more flexibility in terms of vesting and exercise.

The South Carolina Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc. is a comprehensive program that allows the company to grant both Incentive Stock Options (SOS) and Nonqualified Stock Options (SOS) to its employees. This plan is designed to incentivize and reward employees for their contributions to the company's success. Under the South Carolina Stock Option Plan, eligible employees can receive SOS, which offer favorable tax treatment. SOS can only be granted to employees, and they must meet certain requirements outlined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These options typically have a longer vesting period and are subject to specific holding requirements to qualify for potential tax advantages upon exercise and sale. On the other hand, SOS are available to both employees and non-employee directors or consultants. SOS do not have the same tax advantages as SOS, but they often have more flexibility in terms of vesting and exercise. Employees who receive SOS may have more control over when they choose to exercise their options, allowing them to take advantage of favorable market conditions. The South Carolina Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc. recognizes the importance of providing different types of stock options to accommodate the needs of various employees. By offering both SOS and SOS, the company can effectively incentivize and retain talent while providing flexibility in the timing and tax treatment of stock option benefits. In summary, the South Carolina Stock Option Plan of Hayes Wheels International, Inc. includes the grant of Incentive Stock Options (SOS) and Nonqualified Stock Options (SOS). SOS offer tax advantages and are granted to employees who meet specific IRS requirements, while SOS are available to employees, non-employee directors, and consultants and offer more flexibility in terms of vesting and exercise.