Orange California Stock Option Agreement is a legal contract defining the terms and conditions under which Northern Bank of Commerce and Cowling Ban corporation engage in stock option transactions in the Orange, California area. Here, both entities enter into an agreement to grant, exercise, and manage stock options under the specified terms. This agreement allows individuals associated with Northern Bank of Commerce and Cowling Ban corporation to buy or sell shares of stock at predetermined prices within a defined timeframe. There are various types of Orange California Stock Option Agreements between Northern Bank of Commerce and Cowling Ban corporation that may include: 1. Incentive Stock Option Agreement: This type of agreement provides employees of Northern Bank of Commerce and Cowling Ban corporation the opportunity to purchase company stocks at a discounted price, known as the exercise price, for a specific period. Incentive Stock Options offer tax advantages for both employees and employers. 2. Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement: Non-Qualified Stock Options offer greater flexibility compared to Incentive Stock Options. These agreements do not qualify for the same tax advantages but grant individuals the ability to purchase stocks at a predetermined price without the limitations associated with incentive stock options. 3. Stock Option Plan Agreement: This agreement outlines the overall plan or framework under which stock options are granted and managed by both Northern Bank of Commerce and Cowling Ban corporation. It defines the eligibility criteria, vesting period, exercise prices, and any additional terms and conditions related to stock option grants. 4. Stock Option Grant Agreement: This agreement specifies the details of an individual's stock option grant, including the number of shares, exercise price, vesting schedule, and any performance-based criteria that need to be met for the options to become exercisable. In summary, the Orange California Stock Option Agreement establishes the rules and guidelines for Northern Bank of Commerce and Cowling Ban corporation regarding the granting and exercising of stock options. The agreement may include multiple types, such as the Incentive Stock Option Agreement, Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, Stock Option Plan Agreement, and Stock Option Grant Agreement. These agreements ensure transparency and fairness in the stock option transactions between the two entities.