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Employee Stock Options Agreement
"I need an Employee Stock Options Agreement for our India-based technology startup, with a four-year vesting schedule starting March 2025, including special provisions for accelerated vesting in case of acquisition and a one-year cliff period."
1. Parties: Identifies the company granting the options and the employee receiving them
2. Background: Explains the context of the agreement and the company's ESOP scheme
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including Exercise Price, Grant Date, Vesting Period, etc.
4. Grant of Options: Details of the stock options being granted, including number of options and grant date
5. Vesting Schedule: Specifies the vesting period and conditions for the options to vest
6. Exercise of Options: Procedures and conditions for exercising vested options
7. Exercise Price: Specifies the price at which options can be exercised
8. Tax Obligations: Details of tax implications and responsibilities of both parties
9. Restrictions on Transfer: Limitations on transferring or selling the options or resulting shares
10. Termination of Employment: Impact of various types of employment termination on the options
11. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information related to the ESOP
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Indian law as governing law and relevant jurisdiction
13. Amendment and Termination: Company's rights to modify or terminate the ESOP scheme
1. Lock-in Period: Additional restrictions on selling shares after exercise, used when company wants to ensure longer-term employee retention
2. Change in Capital Structure: Adjustments to options in case of corporate actions, needed for companies planning corporate restructuring
3. Cashless Exercise: Mechanism for exercising options without upfront cash payment, useful for higher-value options
4. Foreign Exchange Compliance: Required for multinational companies or when foreign exchange regulations apply
5. Tag-Along Rights: Rights of option holders in case of majority stake sale, relevant for startups and privately held companies
6. Clawback Provisions: Company's right to recover shares/benefits in specific circumstances, used in senior executive agreements
7. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Additional restrictions on employee activities, typically for senior employees
1. Schedule 1 - Option Certificate: Formal certificate detailing the grant of options including number, grant date, and exercise price
2. Schedule 2 - Vesting Schedule: Detailed breakdown of vesting dates and percentages
3. Schedule 3 - Exercise Notice: Template form for employees to exercise their vested options
4. Schedule 4 - Shareholder Agreement Deed of Adherence: Document binding option holders to existing shareholder agreements
5. Appendix A - ESOP Scheme Rules: Complete rules and regulations of the company's ESOP scheme
6. Appendix B - Valuation Method: Methodology for determining fair market value of shares
7. Appendix C - Tax Computation Guidelines: Guidelines for calculating tax implications at various stages
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