The Stock Option Agreement Private Company is a crucial document used when a private company in Malta wishes to offer equity incentives to its employees, directors, or contractors. This agreement, governed by Maltese law and compliant with EU regulations, establishes the framework for granting options to purchase company shares at a predetermined price. It typically forms part of the company's equity compensation strategy, aimed at attracting and retaining talent while aligning individual interests with company growth. The document must comply with the Maltese Companies Act (Chapter 386) and consider tax implications under the Income Tax Act. It's particularly relevant for startups and growing companies, covering essential aspects such as vesting periods, exercise conditions, share transfer restrictions, and provisions for various corporate events.
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1. Parties: Identification of the Company and the Option Holder
2. Background: Context of the option grant, including reference to any employee incentive scheme or relevant board resolutions
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms including Exercise Price, Option Shares, Vesting Schedule, and other relevant terms
4. Grant of Option: Formal grant of the option, specifying the number of shares and exercise price
5. Vesting of Option: Vesting schedule and conditions for the options to become exercisable
6. Exercise of Option: Process and conditions for exercising the options, including payment methods and timing
7. Lapse of Option: Circumstances under which options may lapse or be forfeited
8. Taxation: Tax obligations and responsibilities of both parties
9. Restrictions on Transfer: Limitations on transferring or assigning the options
10. Adjustments: Provisions for adjusting option terms in case of corporate events
11. Notices: Process for giving formal notices under the agreement
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Maltese law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
1. Shareholder Rights: Rights of the option holder prior to exercise - include when options carry any pre-exercise rights
2. Lock-up Period: Restrictions on selling shares after exercise - include when required by company policy
3. Drag Along and Tag Along Rights: Rights in case of company sale - include for key employees or large option grants
4. Confidentiality: Confidentiality obligations - include when not covered by separate agreements
5. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Post-exercise restrictive covenants - include for senior employees
6. Right of First Refusal: Company's right to purchase shares before sale to third parties - include for private companies with tight control
7. Bad Leaver Provisions: Consequences of termination for cause - include when different from standard lapse provisions
8. Change of Control Provisions: Special rules for company sale or merger - include for senior management options
1. Schedule 1 - Option Certificate: Formal certificate detailing the option grant terms
2. Schedule 2 - Exercise Notice: Form for exercising options
3. Schedule 3 - Vesting Schedule: Detailed breakdown of vesting dates and conditions
4. Schedule 4 - Shareholders' Agreement Deed of Adherence: Form for accepting existing shareholders' agreement terms
5. Schedule 5 - Company's Articles of Association: Current articles of association affecting option shares
6. Appendix A - Board Resolution: Copy of board resolution authorizing option grant
7. Appendix B - Valuation Report: Independent valuation supporting the exercise price (if required)
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