UNITED STATES

Set up a Deferred Compensation Plan for outside directors with this downloadable template for USA companies.

This customizable template is designed specifically for companies in the United States seeking to establish a compensation arrangement for outside directors.

Eligibility

Only directors who are not employees or managers of the company or any of its subsidiaries are eligible to participate in the Plan.

Deferral of Compensation

Under this plan, eligible non-employee directors may elect to defer the receipt of any compensation that would otherwise be paid to them for their service as directors. The deferral option is for income tax purposes.

Investment Options

Participants have the flexibility to choose how their deferred compensation is managed. They may elect to have the deferred amounts invested in shares of the company's common stock or allow the funds to accumulate and earn interest over time.

Customization

This template is customizable, enabling companies to tailor the plan to meet their specific requirements and preferences.

Intended Use

The Deferred Compensation Plan template is intended exclusively for use by companies operating within the United States.

Reward your employees for their contributions to your company's success with this Employee Bonus Plan for U.S. businesses.

• All full-time and part-time staff who are not enrolled in any other type of incentive plan with the company are eligible to take part.
• The committee administering the plan will have full authority to set the performance criteria upon which bonuses are determined, and the bonus amounts to be paid out.
• The members of the committee, board of directors, and employees involved in administering the Plan are not liable to any person for any good faith action or determination made with respect to the Plan.
• A bonus pool will be established for each period during which performance measurements are evaluated. The bonus pool will be allocated among the eligible participants as determined by the committee.
• Available as a fully editable MS Word download.
• Intended for use in the United States.

Set up an Equity-Based Long Term Incentive Plan in your company with this downloadable template for U.S. businesses.

An Equity-Based Long Term Incentive Plan is an effective way for companies to motivate and reward their key employees and officers. By utilizing this downloadable template, businesses can set the parameters for their incentive program.

Participation and Benefits

The Plan enables key employees and officers to become stockholders, offering them a direct stake in the company's success. This alignment of interests helps foster dedication and commitment among the leadership team.

Attracting and Retaining Talent

Implementing a well-structured incentive plan enhances a company's ability to attract and retain top-tier talent. By providing meaningful rewards, the Plan supports the development of a skilled and loyal workforce.

Types of Awards

Awards granted under the Plan may include stock options, stock appreciation rights, deferred stock, restricted stock, or a combination of these elements. This flexibility allows companies to tailor their incentive offerings to meet organizational goals and employee expectations.

Getting Started

Download your copy of the USA Equity-Based Long Term Incentive Plan template today and begin rewarding your key contributors, strengthening your company's future and supporting ongoing growth.

Legality

This Plan is drafted in accordance with United States securities legislation, ensuring compliance and legitimacy for participating organizations.

With this easy template, you can set up a Restricted Stock Award Plan for your company, under current United States securities legislation.

• Under this type of Plan, a company can provide incentives to its key personnel through awards of restricted shares of common stock.
• The company will reimburse the employee for any amounts he/she has to pay as a consequence of any such award (such as income tax).
• Stock subject to an award is forfeited if the participant ceases to work for the company or retires within a specified time after the date of the award.
• If a participant dies, his or her estate retains the stock.
• Incentives like this Restricted Stock Award Plan help attract and retain top flight talent. Download the template for your business.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

Grant Stock Appreciation Rights to key personnel in your company under the terms of this template Agreement.

• The Agreement is between the company and one of its key personnel, pursuant to a Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR) Plan.
• The employee is being granted a number of SARs with respect to common shares issued to the employee as compensation for performance.
• Upon being exercised, the SARs will give the employee the right to receive a cash payment of the difference between the between the Fair Market Value (FMV) and the Base Price of a single share of common stock in the company.
• The Agreement sets out the number of SARs being granted, how they are to be exercised, the term of the exercise period, and other conditions relating to the employee's rights and obligations under the SAR Plan.
• The Agreement is governed by the securities laws of the United States.

Set up a phantom stock program for employees and officers of a U.S. company under this Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR) Plan.

• SAR Rights will be awarded as a reward for significant contributions, and as a means of attracting and retaining quality personnel.
• The Plan includes provisions for exercise of Rights within a specified time following termination of employment, retirement, death or disability of a participant.
• If the share capital is subdivided or reorganized, the number of SARs under the Plan will be adjusted proportionally.
• SARs are not transferrable except under a will or by law of descent.
• The digital template also contains a Stock Appreciation Rights Agreement to be signed by the participant receiving the SARs.
• This is a digital download that is fully editable and can be easily customized to fit your requirements.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

Establish a Stock Appreciation Rights (SAR) Plan for non-employee directors of a USA company under the terms of this downloadable template.

• The longer the participant has contributed services to the company, the more SAR Rights are vested.
• Rights become fully vested upon the death, disability or retirement of a participant, or upon a merger, consolidation or disposition of substantially all of the company's assets.
• Upon any subdivision or reorganization of the share capital of the company, the number of SARs under the Plan will be adjusted proportionally.
• Rights under the Plan are not transferrable.
• Available in MS Word format and fully customizable.
• Intended to be used only in the United States.

Does your corporation want to attract high profile outside directors? A good incentive program is key - like this Stock Option Plan for U.S. companies.

• Participants in the Plan will be granted annually a number of non-qualified stock options to purchase shares of the company's common stock for each year of the Plan in which they serve as a director of the company or any of its subsidiaries.
• Participants can elect to receive deferred compensation stock options in lieu of all or part of the fees payable to them for service on the Board.
• This Stock Option Plan can help your company attract and retain non-employee directors with valuable experience to enhance your Board.
• Intended for use only in the United States.

Give employees a chance to participate in the company under this payroll-deduction based Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Employees are given the opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in the company by purchasing shares through automatic payroll deductions.
• The employee may reduce or increase the amount of payroll deduction at certain times.
• The employee will be granted a separate purchase right for each offering period, which will be automatically exercised in installments on each successive purchase date within the offering period.
• The employee may terminate outstanding purchase rights at any time prior to the next scheduled purchase date.
• Shares may not be transferred until they have been held at least one year.

This payroll-deduction based employee stock purchase plan is for U.S. companies and is prepared in accordance with United States laws and regulations.

Set up a Non-Plan Stock Option Agreement for a U.S. company under the terms of this downloadable template.

• The Option Agreement provides a means for a qualified employee to purchase stock which is not subject to a stock option plan.
• The option may not be transferred.
• There may be tax liability upon the exercise of the Option.
• To exercise the option, the employee must give the company a signed option notice, together with payment for the shares.
• Includes procedures for dealing with the options upon termination of the employee's employment due to death, disability, or for cause.

The USA Non-Plan Stock Option Agreement is a customizable digital template that you can download immediately after purchasing.