Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below. (A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased. (B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
Appears in 5 contracts
Sources: Supplemental Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.), Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.), Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Option Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) . Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
Appears in 5 contracts
Sources: Employment Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc), Employment Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc), Employment Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Option Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) . Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold. Sell-to-Cover Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell a portion of the Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell the portion (which must be a whole number) of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise sufficient to generate proceeds to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage or transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise (collectively the “Exercise Costs”) and (2) remit to the Corporation a sufficient portion of the sale proceeds to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell on the Optionee’s behalf only such number of the Shares as is required to generate proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Costs. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate for the shares of Stock issued upon exercise which are not sold to pay the Exercise Costs. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option any net proceeds from the sale of the Shares in excess of the Exercise Costs. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. The Option shall not be exercisable if and to the extent the Corporation determines such exercise or method of exercise would violate applicable securities laws, the rules and regulations of any securities exchange or quotation system on which the Stock is listed, or the Company’s policies and procedures. An attempt to exercise the Option granted hereunder other than as set forth above shall be invalid and of no force and effect.
Appears in 4 contracts
Sources: Employment Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc), Employment Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc), Employment Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 3.5.1. To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitablenon-forfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(Aa) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(Bb) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.), Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.), Supplemental Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 4.5.1. To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
Appears in 3 contracts
Sources: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.), Supplemental Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.), Supplemental Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
(C) Sell-to-Cover Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell a portion of the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell the portion (which must be a whole number) of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise sufficient to generate proceeds to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage or transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise (collectively the “Exercise Costs”) and (2) remit to the Corporation a sufficient portion of the sale proceeds to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell on the Optionee’s behalf only such number of the Shares as is required to generate proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Costs. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate for the shares of Stock issued upon exercise which are not sold to pay the Exercise Costs. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option any net proceeds from the sale of the Shares in excess of the Exercise Costs. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion.
4.5.2 As soon as practicable upon the Corporation’s receipt of the Optionee’s notice of exercise and payment, the Corporation shall direct the due issuance of the shares so purchased.
4.5.3 As a further condition precedent to the exercise of this Option in whole or in part, the Optionee shall comply with all regulations and the requirements of any regulatory authority having control of, or supervision over, the issuance of the shares of Stock and in connection therewith shall execute any documents which the Board shall in its sole discretion deem necessary or advisable.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.), Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To Any exercise will take place in a fashion consistent with Section 4.2(e)(1) of the extent then exercisablePartnership’s Agreement of Limited Partnership, taking into account the provisions below. Accordingly, (a) Optionee will provide the exercise price of the Option to the Partnership, (b) on behalf of the Optionee, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to Partnership will purchase from the Corporation stating Company for fair market value the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised by the Optionee, (c) the shares will be transferred by the Company, on behalf of the Partnership, to the Optionee, and (d) the intended manner Company will contribute to the Partnership the proceeds received from the Partnership for the shares underlying the Option in exchange for a number of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment Partnership Units equal to the aggregate Exercise Price number of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain which the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the is being exercised. The Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporationextent that it has become exercisable hereunder by (a) exercise through the Company’s approved broker for such exercises, or (b) delivery to the Company on any business day, at its principal office, office addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administrationthe Committee, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporationof written notice of exercise, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Option Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exerciseexercised. Payment of the Exercise Option Price for the shares of Common Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either (a) in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If Partnership; (b) through the person exercising tender to the Company on behalf of the Partnership of Common Stock, which stock shall be valued, for purposes of determining the extent to which the Option is not Price has been paid thereby, at its Fair Market Value on the Optionee, such person shall also deliver date of exercise; (c) by a combination of the methods described in (a) and (b); or (d) with the consent of the Company, by withholding delivery to the Optionee of the number of shares of Common Stock that would otherwise be issuable in an amount equal in value to the Option Price. Payment in full of the Option Price need not accompany the written notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise provided the Option, as notice directs that the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a Common Stock certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions be delivered to promptly the Company approved broker for such exercises as the agent for the Optionee and, at the time such Common Stock is delivered, the broker tenders to the Company cash (1or cash equivalents acceptable to the Company) sell all equal to the Option Price plus the amount, if any, of federal and/or other taxes which the Company may, in its judgment, be required to withhold with respect to the exercise of the shares Option. An attempt to exercise the Option granted other than as set forth above shall be invalid and of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to no force or effect. Promptly after the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the payment in full of the Option exercise. The agent/broker Price of the Common Stock covered thereby, the Optionee shall request be entitled to, as applicable, (a) the issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on a certificate for Common Stock or certificates evidencing the Optionee’s behalf. Payment ownership of the Exercise Price such stock or (b) direct registration for the shares such stock or (c) electronic transfer of Stock purchased pursuant such stock to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and solda Company-approved broker.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Ps Business Parks Inc/Ca), Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement (Ps Business Parks Inc/Ca)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Share Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the CorporationCompany, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the CorporationCommittee, which notice shall specify the number of shares Shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Option Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exerciseexercised. Payment of the Exercise Option Price for the shares of Stock Shares purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either (i) in cash or by certified check payable in cash equivalents; (ii) through the tender to the order Company of Shares (so long as any Shares so tendered that were originally acquired by the Optionee from the Company have been held by the Optionee for at least six (6) months prior to such tender), which Shares shall be valued, for purposes of determining the extent to which the Option Price has been paid thereby, at their Fair Market Value (as determined by the Committee in accordance with the Plan) on the date of exercise; or (iii) by a combination of the Corporationmethods described in (i) and (ii). Payment in full of the Option Price need not accompany the written notice of exercise provided the notice of exercise directs that the Share certificate or certificates for the Shares for which the Option is exercised be delivered to a licensed broker acceptable to the Company as the agent for individual exercising the Option and, at the time such Share certificate or certificates are delivered, the broker tenders the Company cash (or cash equivalents acceptable to the Company) equal to the Option Price for the Shares purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option plus the amount (if any) of federal and/or other taxes which the Company may, in its judgment, be required to withhold with respect to the exercise of the Option. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, . An attempt to exercise the Option granted hereunder other than as the Corporation may require in its sole discretionset forth above shall be invalid and of no force and effect. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation Company shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock Shares being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
Appears in 2 contracts
Sources: Non Incentive Share Option Agreement (Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc), Non Incentive Share Option Agreement (Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Share Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the CorporationCompany, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the CorporationPresident, which notice shall specify the number of shares Shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Option Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exerciseexercised. Payment of the Exercise Option Price for the shares of Stock Shares purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either (i) in cash or by certified check payable in cash equivalents; (ii) through the tender to the order Company of Shares, which Shares shall be valued, for purposes of determining the extent to which the Option Price has been paid thereby, at their Fair Market Value (as determined by the Committee in accordance with the Plan) on the date of exercise; or (iii) by a combination of the Corporationmethods described in (i) and (ii). Payment in full of the Option Price need not accompany the written notice of exercise provided the notice of exercise directs that the Share certificate or certificates for the Shares for which the Option is exercised be delivered to a licensed broker acceptable to the Company as the agent for individual exercising the Option and, at the time such Share certificate or certificates are delivered, the broker tenders to the Company cash (or cash equivalents acceptable to the Company) equal to the Option Price for the Shares purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option plus the amount (if any) of federal and/or other taxes which the Company may, in its judgment, be required to withhold with respect to the exercise of the Option. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, . An attempt to exercise the Option granted hereunder other than as the Corporation may require in its sole discretionset forth above shall be invalid and of no force and effect. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation Company shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock Shares being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
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Sources: Non Incentive Share Option Agreement (Colonial Properties Trust)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the CorporationCompany, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the CorporationCompany, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the CorporationCompany. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation Company may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation Company shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) . Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the CorporationCompany, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation Company the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation Company may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
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Sources: Stock Option Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this ---------------------------- Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the CorporationCompany, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the CorporationCommittee, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and and, except as provided herein, shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Option Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exerciseexercised. Payment of the Exercise Option Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of an Option shall be made (i) in cash or in cash equivalents; (ii) through the tender to the Company of shares of Stock, which shares shall be valued, for purposes of determining the extent to which the Option Price has been paid thereby, at their fair market value on the date of exercise; (iii) by delivering a written direction to the Company that the Option be exercised pursuant to a "cashless" exercise/sale procedure (pursuant to which funds to pay for exercise of the option are delivered to the Company by a broker upon receipt of stock certificates from the Company) or a cashless exercise/loan procedure (pursuant to which the optionee would obtain a margin loan from a broker to fund the exercise) through a licensed broker acceptable to the Company whereby the stock certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock for which the Option is exercised will be delivered to such broker as the agent for the individual exercising the Option and the broker will deliver to the Company cash (or cash equivalents acceptable to the Company) equal to the Option Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall plus the amount (if any) of federal and other taxes that the Company, may, in its judgment, be made either in cash or by certified check payable required to withhold with respect to the order exercise of the CorporationOption; or (iv) by a combination of the methods described in (i), (ii) and (iii). Payment in full of the Option Price need not accompany the written notice of exercise if the Option is exercised pursuant to the cashless exercise/sale procedure described above. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, . An attempt to exercise the Option granted hereunder other than as the Corporation may require in its sole discretionset forth above shall be invalid and of no force and effect. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation Company shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
. If (Ba) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of before the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise date that is six months from the Grant Date and (2b) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the a sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and soldpurchased under the Option would subject the individual exercising the Option to liability under Section 16 of the Exchange Act then such certificate or certificates shall bear a legend restricting the transfer of the Stock covered thereby until the expiration of six months from the Grant Date.
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Sources: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (E Trade Group Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 4.5.1. To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment payment, or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
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Sources: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Option Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) . Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s 's behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
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Sources: Employment Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To Optionee, or, to the extent permitted herein, his personal representative, guardian, heirs, legatees, or any other person authorized to exercise the Option on Optionee's behalf ("Authorized Representative"), may exercise the Option, at any time and from time to time during the Option Period, by delivery to the Secretary of the Company of a written notice of election to exercise, identifying that number of whole Shares as to which exercise is then exercisablebeing sought, which number may not exceed the number of Shares as to which the Option may then be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised taking into account any and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price all prior partial exercises of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the CorporationOption. If the person exercising the Option giving such written notice is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice also shall identify the nature of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right such person's authority to exercise the Option. In all cases, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering such written notice of election must be accompanied by surrender of the original of this Agreement. The Exercise Date shall be the date on which the Secretary receives the written notice of election, unless all required conditions to exercise are not then satisfied within such period, in which case the Exercise Date shall be the first subsequent date on which all such conditions are satisfied. If postponement of the Exercise Date becomes necessary, the Secretary shall give Optionee reasonable advance notice of such postponement. At any time prior to the agent/broker designated Exercise Date, Optionee or such other person who submitted the written notice of election to exercise may revoke such election by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation Secretary, such revocation to become effective upon receipt. In the portion event of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the any partial exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on surrender of this Agreement to the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance Company, the Secretary of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell Company will make the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment appropriate notation of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the partial exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer feeson this Agreement, and all applicable taxes due on return the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of original Agreement to Optionee or his or her right to exercise the OptionAuthorized Representative, as the Corporation case may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and soldbe.
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Sources: Investment Advisory Agreement (Top Air Manufacturing Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of TSA’s Stock Plan AdministrationAdministrator, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exerciseexercised. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, . An attempt to exercise the Option granted hereunder other than as the Corporation may require in its sole discretionset forth above shall be invalid and of no force and effect. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-. Same Day Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exerciseexercised. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares Shares on the Optionee’s your behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, as well as any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the sharesShares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold. An attempt to exercise the Option granted hereunder other than as set forth above shall be invalid and of no force and effect.
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Sources: Stock Option Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To (a) If Optionee or any person authorized to exercise the extent Option on Optionee's behalf or in the event of Optionee's death (the "Exercising Person") elects to exercise the Option, in whole or in part, such Exercising Person shall deliver to the Secretary of the Company at the Company's principal place of business a written notice of election to exercise the Option, identifying that number of whole Shares as to which exercise is then exercisablebeing sought, which number may not exceed the number of Shares as to which the Option may then be exercised in light of any and all prior partial exercises of the Option. If the Exercising Person is not Optionee, the notice also shall identify the nature of the Exercising Person's authority to exercise the Option. In all cases, such written notice of election must be accompanied by surrender of the original of this Agreement.
(b) In the event of such election, the effective date of the exercise (the "Exercise Date") shall be a date designated by the Secretary of the Company that is not later than the third business day after the day the Secretary receives the written notice, unless all required conditions to exercise as set forth in Section 4 have not been satisfied as of the close of business on such third day, in which event the Exercise Date shall be the first subsequent business day on which all such conditions are satisfied. If postponement of exercise beyond such third business day becomes necessary, the Secretary shall give the Exercising Person reasonable advance notice of such postponement. At any time prior to the Exercise Date, the Exercising Person may revoke the election to exercise by subsequent notice to the Secretary, such revocation to become effective upon receipt of such subsequent notice.
(c) Payment of the exercise price for that number of Shares as to which the Option is being exercised shall be made to the Secretary of the Company. Payment shall be in cash or, if authorized by the committee of the Board of Directors of the Company that administers the Plan (the "Committee"), may be made at the discretion of the Exercising Person in whole or in part by written notice surrender to the Corporation stating Company of shares of Common Stock owned by Optionee and acceptable to the Committee (a "Stock-for-Stock Exercise"). Any shares surrendered in payment of the exercise price in a Stock-for-Stock Exercise ("Payment Shares") shall be valued at the fair market value thereof, (determined as provided in the Plan) on the Exercise Date. In a Stock-for-Stock Exercise, in lieu of actually surrendering to the Company a certain number of Payment Shares, the Exercising Person may elect to submit to the Company a statement affirming ownership by Optionee of such number of shares and request that such shares, although not actually surrendered, be deemed to have been surrendered by the Exercising Person to the Company in payment of the exercise price (any such payment, a "Deemed Payment").
(d) Subject to Section 5(e) below, on the Exercise Date, the Company shall deliver to the Exercising Person or the designee of the Exercising Person as of the Exercise Date the number of Shares as to which the Option has thus been exercised, provided that, if the Exercising Party has elected in connection with a Stock-for-Stock Exercise to make a Deemed Payment, the Company will deduct from the number of Shares thus deliverable by it on the Exercise Date the number of shares for deemed surrendered but not actually surrendered by the Exercising Person and deliver only the remaining number of Shares (the "Spread Shares"). If, on the Exercise Date, any Shares remain as to which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is not being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full the Company, simultaneously with delivery of the Exercise Price appropriate number of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant Shares, shall return to the exercise of Exercising Person the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.original of
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Sources: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (North Fork Bancorporation Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the CorporationCompany, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the CorporationCommittee, which notice shall specify the number of shares Shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Option Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exerciseexercised. Payment of the Exercise Option Price for the shares of Stock Shares purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either (i) in cash or by certified check payable in cash equivalents; (ii) through the tender to the order Company of Shares (so long as any Shares so tendered that were originally acquired by the Optionee from the Company have been held by the Optionee for at least six (6) months prior to such tender), which Shares shall be valued, for purposes of determining the extent to which the Option Price has been paid thereby, at their fair market value on the date of exercise; or (iii) by a combination of the Corporationmethods described in (i) and (ii). Payment in full of the Option Price need not accompany the written notice of exercise provided the notice of exercise directs that the Share certificate or certificates for the Shares for which the Option is exercised be delivered to a licensed broker acceptable to the Company as the agent for the Optionee and, at the time such Share certificate or certificates are delivered, the broker tenders the Company cash (or cash equivalents acceptable to the Company) equal to the Option Price for the Shares purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option plus the amount (if any) of federal and/or other taxes which the Company may, in its judgment, be required to withhold with respect to the exercise of the Option. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, . An attempt to exercise the Option granted hereunder other than as the Corporation may require in its sole discretionset forth above shall be invalid and of no force and effect. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation Company shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock Shares being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
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Sources: Share Option Agreement (Guilford Pharmaceuticals Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Option Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exerciseexercised. Payment of the Exercise Option Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, . An attempt to exercise the Option granted hereunder other than as the Corporation may require in its sole discretionset forth above shall be invalid and of no force and effect. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-. Same Day Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exerciseexercised. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares Shares on the Optionee’s your behalf. Payment of the Exercise Option Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, as well as any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the sharesShares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold. An attempt to exercise the Option granted hereunder other than as set forth above shall be invalid and of no force and effect.
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Sources: Stock Option Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 4.5.1. To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment payment, or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s 's behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
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Sources: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Transaction Systems Architects Inc)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 4.5.1. To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment payment, or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the Corporation, at its principal office, addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administration, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exercise. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise and (2) remit to the Corporation the portion of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and sold.
(C) Sell-to-Cover Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell a portion of the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell the portion (which must be a whole number) of the shares of Stock to be issued upon exercise sufficient to generate proceeds to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option, any brokerage or transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise (collectively the “Exercise Costs”) and (2) remit to the Corporation a sufficient portion of the sale proceeds to pay the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell on the Optionee’s behalf only such number of the Shares as is required to generate proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Costs. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a certificate for the shares of Stock issued upon exercise which are not sold to pay the Exercise Costs. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option any net proceeds from the sale of the Shares in excess of the Exercise Costs. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion.
4.5.2. As soon as practicable upon the Corporation’s receipt of the Optionee’s notice of exercise and payment, the Corporation shall direct the due issuance of the shares so purchased.
4.5.3. As a further condition precedent to the exercise of this Option in whole or in part, the Optionee shall comply with all regulations and the requirements of any regulatory authority having control of, or supervision over, the issuance of the shares of Stock and in connection therewith shall execute any documents which the Board shall in its sole discretion deem necessary or advisable.
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Sources: Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement (Aci Worldwide, Inc.)
Method of Exercise of Option. 4.5.1 To the extent then exercisable, the Option may be exercised in whole or in part by written notice to the Corporation stating the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised and the intended manner of payment. The date of such notice shall be the exercise date. Payment equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the shares shall be payable (i) in cash in the form of currency or check or other cash equivalent acceptable to the Corporation, (ii) by actual or constructive transfer to the Corporation of nonforfeitable, outstanding shares of Stock that have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months prior to the date of exercise, (iii) by any combination of the foregoing methods of payment or (iv) in accordance with such other method or manner as set forth below.
(A) Cash Exercise (to exercise and retain the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the PlanAgreement, the an Option that is exercisable hereunder may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise delivery to the CorporationCorporation on any business day, at its principal office, office addressed to the attention of Stock Plan Administrationthe Board, or to the agent/broker designated by the Corporationof written notice of exercise, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised, and shall be accompanied by payment in full of the Exercise Option Price of the shares for which the Option is being exercised plus the full amount of all applicable withholding taxes due on the Option exerciseexercised. Payment of the Exercise Option Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Option shall be made either (a) in cash or by certified check payable to the order of the Corporation. If ; (b) through the person exercising tender to the Corporation of shares of Stock, which shares shall be valued, for purposes of determining the extent to which the Option is Price has been paid thereby, at their fair market value (determined in the manner described in Section 9 of the Plan) on the date of exercise; or (c) by a combination of the methods described in (a) and (b) hereof. Shares of Stock acquired by the Optionee through exercise of an Option may be surrendered in payment of the exercise price of Options; provided, however, that any Stock surrendered in payment, if acquired from the Corporation, must have been owned by the Optionee for no less than six (6) months at the time of surrender. On and after the date shares of Stock are publicly traded on an established securities market, payment in full of the Option Price need not accompany the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the written notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise provided the Option, as notice directs that the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the Corporation shall deliver to the person exercising the Option a Stock certificate or certificates for the shares of Stock being purchased.
(B) Same-Day-Sale Exercise (to exercise and immediately sell all the Option Shares): Subject to the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and the Plan, the Option may be exercised by delivering written notice of exercise to the agent/broker designated by the Corporation, which notice shall specify the number of shares for which the Option is being exercised be delivered to a licensed broker acceptable to the Corporation as the agent for the individual exercising the Option and, at the time such Stock certificate or certificates are delivered, the broker tenders to the Corporation cash (or cash equivalents acceptable to the Corporation) equal to the Option Price. An attempt to exercise any Option granted hereunder other than as set forth above shall be invalid and irrevocable instructions to promptly (1) sell all of no force and effect. Promptly after the exercise of an Option and the payment in full of the Option Price of the shares of Stock to covered thereby, the Optionee shall be issued upon exercise and (2) remit entitled to the Corporation the portion issuance of a Stock certificate or certificates evidencing such individual’s ownership of such shares. The Optionee shall have none of the sale proceeds sufficient to pay the Exercise Price for rights of a stockholder until the shares of Stock purchased pursuant covered hereby are fully paid and issued to the exercise of Optionee and, except as provided in Section 9 hereof, no adjustment shall be made for dividends or other rights for which the Option and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise. The agent/broker shall request issuance of the shares and immediately and concurrently sell the shares on the Optionee’s behalf. Payment of the Exercise Price for the shares of Stock purchased pursuant record date is prior to the exercise date of the Option, any brokerage fees, transfer fees, and all applicable taxes due on the Option exercise, shall be deducted from the proceeds of the sale of the shares. If the person exercising the Option is not the Optionee, such person shall also deliver with the notice of exercise appropriate proof of his or her right to exercise the Option, as the Corporation may require in its sole discretion. Promptly after exercise of the Option as provided for above, the agent/broker shall deliver to the person exercising the Option the net proceeds from the sale of the shares of Stock being exercised and soldissuance.
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Sources: Incentive Stock Option Agreement (Senseonics Holdings, Inc.)