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Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Scheme Option Agreement

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This template is specifically designed for EMI schemes, a tax-advantaged share option scheme in the UK. It covers option grants, exercise conditions, and tax implications.

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What is an Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Scheme Option Agreement?

The purpose of this Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Scheme Option Agreement is to provide you with a flexible and customisable document to serve as a robust and effective starting point for you.

By using our Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Scheme Option Agreement, you can streamline your process, maintain consistency and accuracy, and save time, and it can be easily adapted to fit your specific scenario.

Best practice timescale for this to be issued
When should this template be issued?
As and when required
Issued by who, to whom
Who should issue this template, and to whom?
The Employer (you) to the Employee
Applicable legal jurisdictions
In which jurisdictions can this template be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide

Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Scheme Option Agreement

Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Scheme Option Agreement

Between:

[Your Company Name] (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")

And:

[Employee's Full Name] (hereinafter referred to as the "Employee")

Date of Agreement: [Date]

1. EMI Option Grant Details

  • Grant Date: [Date]
  • Number of Options Granted: [Number]
  • Exercise Price per Share: [Price]
  • Vesting Schedule: [Details]

2. Exercise Period

  • Commencement Date: [Date]
  • Expiry Date: [Date]

3. Conditions for Exercise

  • [Specify conditions, e.g., employment status, performance goals]

4. Tax Advantages

  • EMI scheme offers certain tax advantages. Consult your tax advisor for details.

5. Exercise Method

  • [Specify how the Employee may exercise the options, e.g., by written notice to the Company]

6. Payment for Shares

  • The Employee agrees to pay the exercise price in full upon exercise of the options.

7. Transferability

  • The options granted under this EMI Scheme Option Agreement are not transferable, except by will or the laws of descent and distribution.

8. Governing Law

  • This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Specify Jurisdiction].

9. Entire Agreement

  • This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the Company and the Employee concerning the options granted herein.

10. Acceptance

  • The Employee acknowledges receipt of a copy of this Agreement and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions.

Employee's Signature: _________________________ Date: ______________

Company Representative's Signature: _________________________ Date: ______________

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