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Stock Option Purchase Agreement Template for South Africa

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Stock Option Purchase Agreement

"I need a Stock Option Purchase Agreement for my South African tech startup to grant options to our new CTO, with a four-year vesting period starting March 2025 and including typical non-compete clauses for senior executives."

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Stock Option Purchase Agreements are essential legal instruments used in South African corporate practice to formalize the granting of options to purchase company shares. These agreements are commonly utilized for employee incentivization, talent retention, and raising capital, particularly in growth-stage companies and established corporations. The document must comply with South African legislation, including the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012, while addressing tax implications under the Income Tax Act. A Stock Option Purchase Agreement typically specifies the number of shares subject to the option, exercise price, vesting schedule, exercise period, and any restrictions on transfer. It's particularly relevant in contexts where companies wish to align stakeholder interests with company performance without immediate share issuance.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the company issuing the options and the option holder/purchaser

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including company structure and purpose of granting options

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Option', 'Exercise Price', 'Shares', 'Vesting Period', etc.

4. Grant of Option: Details of the stock options being granted, including number of shares and exercise price

5. Exercise Period: Timeframe during which the options may be exercised

6. Vesting Schedule: Timeline and conditions for when options become exercisable

7. Method of Exercise: Process and requirements for exercising the options

8. Payment Terms: Terms and acceptable methods of payment for exercising options

9. Taxation: Tax implications and responsibilities of both parties

10. Transferability Restrictions: Limitations on transfer or assignment of options

11. Termination: Circumstances under which options may be terminated or expire

12. Representations and Warranties: Standard declarations by both parties regarding their capacity and authority

13. General Terms: Standard contractual provisions including notices, amendments, governing law

Optional Sections

1. Employment Relationship: Include when options are granted as part of employment compensation

2. Change of Control Provisions: Include for companies anticipating potential merger or acquisition

3. Lock-up Period: Include when there are restrictions on selling shares after exercise

4. Tag-Along Rights: Include when minority shareholders need protection in case of majority share sale

5. Drag-Along Rights: Include when majority shareholders want to force minority participation in a sale

6. International Securities Compliance: Include when deal involves international parties

7. Competition and Non-Solicitation: Include when options are granted to employees or directors

Suggested Schedules

1. Option Certificate: Formal certificate detailing the option grant

2. Vesting Schedule Details: Detailed breakdown of vesting dates and conditions

3. Exercise Notice Form: Template form for exercising options

4. Shareholders Agreement: Copy or relevant excerpts of the existing shareholders agreement

5. Company Constitution: Relevant excerpts of company constitution regarding share issues

6. Tax Calculations: Examples of tax implications and calculations

7. Board Resolution: Copy of board resolution approving the option grant

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

alex.den.21@genieai.co
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