NATURE OF OPTION Clause Samples
The "Nature of Option" clause defines the fundamental characteristics and mechanics of an option right within a contract. It typically clarifies whether the option is exclusive or non-exclusive, the conditions under which it can be exercised, and the rights or obligations that arise upon its exercise. For example, it may specify if the option grants the holder the right to purchase property, enter into an agreement, or extend a contract term. This clause ensures all parties understand the scope and limitations of the option, thereby reducing ambiguity and potential disputes regarding its use.
NATURE OF OPTION. The Option is not intended to meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, relating to “incentive stock options”.
NATURE OF OPTION. Such Options to purchase the Option Shares are intended to meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, relating to "incentive stock options".
NATURE OF OPTION. In accepting the Option, Optionee acknowledges and agrees that:
(a) the award of the Option is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of options, benefits in lieu of options or other equity awards, even if options have been granted repeatedly in the past;
(b) all decisions with respect to future equity awards, if any, shall be at the sole discretion of the Company;
(c) Optionee’s participation in the Plan is voluntary;
(d) the future value of the underlying Shares is unknown and cannot be predicted with certainty, and if the Shares do not increase in value, the Option will have no value;
(e) if Optionee exercises the Option and obtains Shares, the value of the Shares obtained upon exercise may increase or decrease in value, even below the Exercise Price;
(f) in consideration of the award of the Option, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from termination of the Option or diminution in value of the Option, or Shares purchased through the exercise of the Option, resulting from termination of Optionee’s continuous service by the Company or any Subsidiary (for any reason whatsoever and whether or not in breach of applicable labor laws of the jurisdiction where Optionee is employed or the terms of Optionee’s employment agreement, if any, and whether or not later found to be invalid) and in consideration of the grant of the Option, Optionee irrevocably releases the Company and any Subsidiary from any such claim that may arise; if, notwithstanding the foregoing, any such claim is found by a court of competent jurisdiction to have arisen, then, by signing/electronically accepting the Agreement, Optionee shall be deemed irrevocably to have waived Optionee’s entitlement to pursue or seek remedy for any such claim;
(g) the Company is not providing any tax, legal or financial advice, nor is the Company making any recommendations regarding Optionee’s participation in the Plan or Optionee’s acquisition or sale of the underlying Shares; and
(h) Optionee is hereby advised to consult with Optionee’s own personal tax, legal and financial advisors regarding Optionee’s participation in the Plan before taking any action related to the Plan.
NATURE OF OPTION. This Option is intended to be an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the _Code_).
NATURE OF OPTION. Employee shall not have any interest in any fund or in any specific asset or assets of the Company by reason of the Option granted hereunder, or any right to exercise any of the rights or privileges of a stockholder with respect to the Option until Shares are issued in connection with any exercise.
NATURE OF OPTION. This Option is intended to constitute a non-qualified stock option.
NATURE OF OPTION. The Option is intended to meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, relating to “incentive stock options”.
NATURE OF OPTION. The Option to purchase the initial Thirty-Seven Thousand One Hundred Seventy-Four (37,174) Option Shares commencing in each of 2000 and 2001 is intended to meet the requirements of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, relating to "incentive stock options." The remaining Option to purchase Option Shares is not intended to meet such requirements.
NATURE OF OPTION. In accepting the Option, the Participant acknowledges that:
6.1 the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company; it is discretionary in nature and it may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated by the Company at any time, unless otherwise provided in the Plan and this Option Agreement;
6.2 the grant of the Option is voluntary and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of Options, or benefits in lieu of Options, even if Options have been granted repeatedly in the past;
6.3 all decisions with respect to future Option grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company;
6.4 the Participant’s participation in the Plan shall not create a right to employment or further service with the Participating Company Group and shall not interfere with any ability of the Participating Company Group to terminate the Participant’s relationship with the Company at any time with or without cause;
6.5 the Participant is voluntarily participating in the Plan;
6.6 the Option is not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purpose, including, but not limited to, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, pension or retirement benefits or similar payments;
6.7 in the event that the Participant is not an employee of the Company, the Option grant will not be interpreted to form an employment contract or relationship with the Company; and furthermore, the Option grant will not be interpreted to form an employment contract with the other members of the Participating Company Group;
6.8 the future value of the underlying shares is unknown and cannot be predicted with certainty;
6.9 if the underlying shares do not increase in value, the Option will have no value;
6.10 if the Participant exercises the Option and obtains shares, the value of those shares acquired upon exercise may increase or decrease in value, even below the Option price; and
6.11 in consideration of the grant of the Option, no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages arises from termination of the Option or diminution in value of the Option or shares purchased through exercise of the Option resulting from termination of the Participant’s Service with the Participating Company Group (for any reason whether or not in breach of applicable labor laws) and the Participant irrevocably releases the Participating Company Group from any such claim that may arise. If...
NATURE OF OPTION. In accepting the Option, the Optionee acknowledges, understands and agrees that:
a. the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature and the Company can amend, modify, suspend, cancel or terminate it at any time, to the extent permitted under the Plan;
b. this Option and any other awards under the Plan are voluntary and occasional and do not create any contractual or other right to receive future options, awards or benefits in lieu of any options or awards, even if similar options or awards have been granted repeatedly in the past;
c. all determinations with respect to any future options or awards, including, but not limited to, the times when options or awards are made, the amount of the options or awards and other conditions attached to the options or awards, will be at the sole discretion of the Company and/or the Committee;
d. participation in this Plan or program is voluntary;
e. the Option and any shares of Stock acquired under the Plan upon exercise of the Option are extraordinary items and do not constitute compensation of any kind (and do not give a right of claim of any kind) for services of any kind rendered to the Company or any of its Subsidiaries (including, as applicable, the entity employing the Optionee or to which the Optionee provides services, (the “Employer”) and which are outside the scope of the Optionee’s employment or service contract, if any;
f. this Option, and any income derived therefrom, are not paid in lieu of, and are not intended to replace, any pension rights or compensation and are not part of normal or expected compensation or salary for any purposes, including, but not limited to, calculating any termination, severance, resignation, redundancy, dismissal, end of service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, life or accident insurance benefits, pension or retirement or welfare benefits or similar payments;
g. for the purposes of the Option, unless otherwise specified by the Company or any Affiliated Company, the Optionee’s employment or service will be considered terminated as of the date the Optionee is no longer actively providing services to the Company or any Subsidiary (regardless of the reason for such termination and whether or not later to be found invalid or in breach of employment laws in the jurisdiction where the Optionee is employed or the terms of the Optionee’s employment agreement, if any), and unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or determined by the Co...