Allegheny Pennsylvania Stock Option Plan is a comprehensive program designed to offer employees of Allegheny Pennsylvania Corporation and its subsidiaries the opportunity to acquire company stock through various stock option vehicles. The plan aims to incentivize and reward employees by providing them with the ability to purchase company stock at a predetermined price, thereby aligning their interests with the success of the corporation. The plan includes the following types of stock options: 1. Incentive Stock Options (SOS): This type of option provides employees with favorable tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code. SOS can only be granted to employees and must adhere to specific requirements set forth by the plan and the law. They typically have a vesting period, after which employees can exercise their options to acquire company stock. 2. Nonqualified Stock Options (SOS): SOS are options granted to employees, consultants, and other individuals that do not meet the strict requirements of SOS. Unlike SOS, SOS do not offer the same tax advantages, but they provide greater flexibility in terms of eligibility. SOS can be granted at any price determined by the company, and employees can exercise them after a vesting period. 3. Exchange Options: Exchange options are a unique feature of Allegheny Pennsylvania Stock Option Plan, allowing employees to exchange existing stock options for new options, either SOS or SOS. This feature enables employees to modify their stock option holdings according to their changing financial needs or tax planning strategies. The Allegheny Pennsylvania Stock Option Plan is carefully designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and alignment of interests between the company and its employees. The plan offers employees the opportunity to participate in the company's growth and success by acquiring a stake in the corporation through the granted stock options.