Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to BB&T Common Stock, and BB&T shall assume each Stock Option in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option Plans, subject to the following provisions from and after the Effective Time: (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst and the Committee under the Stock Option Plans with respect to administering the Stock Option Plans, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Exchange Ratio, and (iv) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of (iii) and (iv) above shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal of any of the Stock Options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing each Stock Option and in the Stock Option Plans. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an incentive stock option shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. BB&T has reserved and shall continue to reserve adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, who subsequent to the Merger may be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Floridafirst Bancorp Inc)
Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to BB&T Common Stock, and BB&T shall assume each Stock Option in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option PlansPlan, subject to the following provisions except that from and after the Effective Time: Time (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst FirstSpartan and the its Compensation Committee under the Stock Option Plans with respect to administering the Stock Option PlansPlan, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst FirstSpartan Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Exchange Ratio, and (iv) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of (iii) and (iv) above shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal of any of the Stock Options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements Stock Option Agreements and the Stock Option Plan governing each Stock Option and in the Stock Option PlansOption. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an incentive stock option shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst FirstSpartan agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. BB&T has reserved and shall continue to reserve adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst FirstSpartan shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, who subsequent to the Merger may be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans Plan assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst FirstSpartan hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans Plan in their its current form comply complies with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms.
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Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted automatically into and become rights with respect to an option under the BB&T Common Stock1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or successor plan thereto (the "BB&T Option Plan"), and shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the BB&T Option Plan; provided, however, that in no event shall assume each the vesting, exercise and duration provisions of any Stock Option be less favorable following conversion to an option under the BB&T Option Plan than as provided under the individual stock option agreements as in accordance with effect under the terms of the applicable Stock Option Plans, subject to the following provisions from and after Plan immediately preceding the Effective Time: . In making such conversion, (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst and the Committee under the Stock Option Plans with respect to administering the Stock Option Plans, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst Maryland Federal Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Exchange Ratio, and (ivii) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of cent and (iii) and (iv) above no restrictions on transfers shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal placed on shares of any BB&T Common Stock received through the exercise of the Stock Options; and (C) option, except to the substituted options shall continue in effect extent that such restrictions would have been placed on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing each Stock Option and in such shares under the Stock Option PlansPlans or are required by the Securities Laws. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shallIn addition, as a condition to each such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an "incentive stock option option" shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option option, within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst Maryland Federal agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. BB&T has reserved and shall continue Each grant of a converted option to reserve adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, individual who subsequent to the Merger may will be subject to the reporting requirements a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under shall, as a condition to such conversion, be approved in accordance with the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits provisions of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms16b-3.
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Samples: Employment Agreement (Maryland Federal Bancorp Inc)
Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to BB&T Common Stock, and BB&T shall assume each Stock Option in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option Plans, subject to the following provisions except that from and after the Effective Time: (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst One Valley and the Compensation Committee under the Stock Option Plans with respect to of One Valley's Board of Directors administering the Stock Option Plans, ; (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, ; (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst One Valley Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Exchange Ratio, ; and (iv) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of (iii) and (iv) above shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal of any of the Stock OptionsOptions which are incentive stock options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing each Stock Option Options and in the Stock Option PlansPlans under which they were granted. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an incentive stock option shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst One Valley agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. BB&T has reserved and shall continue to reserve adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst One Valley shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable best efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, who subsequent to the Merger may be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst One Valley hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form forms comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms.
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Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to BB&T Common Stock, and BB&T shall assume each Stock Option in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option Plans, subject to the following provisions except that from and after the Effective Time: Time (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst First Citizens and the Committee under the Stock Option Plans with respect to its Board of Directors administering the Stock Option Plans, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst First Citizens Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Exchange Ratio, and (iv) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of (iii) and (iv) above shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal of any of the Stock OptionsOptions which are incentive stock options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing each Stock Option Options and in the Stock Option PlansPlans granting each Stock Option. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an incentive stock option shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst First Citizens agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. As soon as practicable following the Effective Time, BB&T shall deliver to the participants in the Stock Option Plans an appropriate notice setting forth such participant's rights pursuant thereto. BB&T has reserved and shall continue to reserve adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst First Citizens shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, who subsequent to the Merger may be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst First Citizens hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form forms comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (First Citizens Corp /Ga/)
Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to BB&T Common Stock, and BB&T shall assume each Stock Option in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option Plans, subject to the following provisions except that from and after the Effective Time: Time (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst BankFirst and the Committee under the Stock Option Plans with respect to of BankFirst's Board of Directors administering the Stock Option Plans, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst BankFirst Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Common Exchange Ratio, and (iv) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Common Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of (iii) and (iv) above shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal of any of the Stock Options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing agreement manifesting each Stock Option and in the Stock Option PlansPlans governing each Stock Option. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion or substitution, shall be approved in accordance with the provisions of Commission Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an incentive stock option shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst BankFirst agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. BB&T has reserved and shall continue to reserve adequate shares duly registered with the Commission, of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst BankFirst shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8S- 8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, who subsequent to the Merger may be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst BankFirst hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form forms comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Bankfirst Corp)
Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option Option, as defined hereinbelow, then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to an option under the BB&T Common Stock1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or successor plan thereto (the "BB&T Option Plan"), and BB&T shall assume each Stock Option in accordance with be governed by the terms and conditions of the Stock BB&T Option PlansPlan. In making such conversion, subject to the following provisions from and after the Effective Time: (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst and the Committee under the Stock Option Plans with respect to administering the Stock Option Plans, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst Franklin Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Exchange Ratio, and (ivii) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoingIn addition, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of (iii) and (iv) above shall be met; (B) each such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal of any of the Stock Options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing each Stock Option and in the Stock Option Plans. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an "incentive stock option option" shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option option, within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst Franklin agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.96. BB&T has reserved and shall continue Each grant of a converted option to reserve adequate shares any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise as construed under Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion, be approved in accordance with the provisions of any converted or substitute optionsRule 16b-3. As soon as practicable after following the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, who subsequent to the Merger may be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms.shall
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Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted automatically into and become rights with respect to an option under the BB&T Common Stock1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the "BB&T Option Plan"), and shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the BB&T Option Plan; provided, that in no event shall assume each the vesting, exercise and duration provisions of any Stock Option in accordance with following conversion to an option under the terms of the Stock BB&T Option Plans, subject Plan be less favorable to the following provisions from and after optionee than provided under the Effective Time: (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst and the Committee individual stock option agreements as in effect under the Stock Option Plans with respect to administering Plan immediately preceding the Stock Option PlansEffective Time. In making such conversion, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iiii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst Life Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Exchange Ratio, and (ivii) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of and (iii) and (iv) above no restrictions on transfers shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal placed on shares of any BB&T Common Stock received through the exercise of the Stock Options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing each Stock Option and in the Stock Option Plans. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent except to the Merger will be a director extent such restrictions would have been placed on such shares under such Life plan or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shallare required by the Securities Laws. In addition, as a condition to each such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an "incentive stock option option" shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option option, within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst Life agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. BB&T has reserved and shall continue Each grant of a converted option to reserve adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, individual who subsequent to the Merger may will be subject to the reporting requirements a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under shall, as a condition to such conversion, be approved in accordance with the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits provisions of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms16b-3.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Life Bancorp Inc)
Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to an option under the BB&T Common Stock1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the "BB&T Option Plan"), and shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the BB&T Option Plan; provided, that in no event shall assume each the vesting, exercise and duration provisions of any Stock Option in accordance with following conversion to an option under the terms of the Stock BB&T Option Plans, subject Plan be less favorable to the following provisions from and after optionee than provided under the Effective Time: (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst and the Committee individual stock option agreements as in effect under the Stock Option Plans with respect to administering Plan immediately preceding the Stock Option PlansEffective Time. In making such conversion, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iiii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst Lively Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Exchange Ratio, and (ivii) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of and (iii) and (iv) above no restrictions on transfers shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal placed on shares of any BB&T Common Stock received through the exercise of the Stock Options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing each Stock Option and in the Stock Option Plans. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent except to the Merger will be a director extent such restrictions would have been placed on such shares under such Lively plan or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shallare required by the Securities Laws. In addition, as a condition to each such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an "incentive stock option option" shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option option, within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst Lively agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.96. BB&T has reserved and shall continue Each grant of a converted option to reserve adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, individual who subsequent to the Merger may will be subject to the reporting requirements a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under shall, as a condition to such conversion, be approved in accordance with the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits provisions of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms16b-3.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Life Bancorp Inc)
Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which which, by its terms existing as of the date hereof, does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to BB&T Common Stock, and BB&T shall assume each Stock Option in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option PlansPlans or in accordance with the terms of the award or agreement governing such Stock Option, subject to the following provisions except that from and after the Effective Time: Time (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst Premier and the Premier's Compensation Committee under the Stock Option Plans with respect to administering the Stock Option Plans, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst Premier Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Common Exchange Ratio, and (iv) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Common Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of (iii) and (iv) above shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal (within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code) of any of the Stock OptionsOptions which are incentive stock options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing each Stock Option Options and in the Stock Option Plans. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an incentive stock option shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst Premier agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. BB&T has reserved and shall continue to reserve adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, who subsequent to the Merger may be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst Premier hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form forms comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (Premier Bancshares Inc /Ga)
Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to BB&T Common Stock, and BB&T shall assume each Stock Option in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option PlansPlan, subject to the following provisions except that from and after the Effective Time: Time (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst First Banking and the Committee under the Stock Option Plans with respect to of First Banking's Board of Directors administering the Stock Option PlansPlan, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst First Banking Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Exchange Ratio, and (iv) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of (iii) and (iv) above shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal of any of the Stock OptionsOptions which are incentive stock options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing each Stock Option Options and in the Stock Option PlansPlan granting each Stock Option. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an incentive stock option shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst First Banking agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. BB&T has reserved and shall continue to reserve adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, who subsequent to the Merger may be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms.As
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (First Banking Co of Southeast Georgia)
Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to an option under the BB&T Common Stock1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or successor plan thereto (the "BB&T Option Plan"), and BB&T shall assume each Stock Option in accordance with be governed by the terms and conditions of the Stock BB&T Option PlansPlan. In making such conversion, subject to the following provisions from and after the Effective Time: (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst and the Committee under the Stock Option Plans with respect to administering the Stock Option Plans, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst Franklin Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Exchange Ratio, and (ivii) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoingIn addition, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "BB&T Option Plan") for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of (iii) and (iv) above shall be met; (B) each such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal of any of the Stock Options; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements governing each Stock Option and in the Stock Option Plans. Each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion or substitution, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. Each Stock Option which is an "incentive stock option option" shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option option, within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst Franklin agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. Each grant of a converted option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion, be approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-3. As soon as practicable following the Effective Time, BB&T shall deliver to the participants receiving converted options under the BB&T Option Plan an appropriate notice setting forth such participant's rights pursuant thereto. BB&T has reserved and shall continue to reserve under the BB&T Option Plan adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any such converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options Stock Options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement statements (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, individuals who subsequent to the Merger may will be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, where applicable, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form comply with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms.administer
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Conversion of Stock Options. (a) At the Effective Time, each Stock Option then outstanding (and which by its terms does not lapse on or before the Effective Time), whether or not then exercisable, shall be converted into and become rights with respect to BB&T Common Stock, and BB&T shall assume each Stock Option in accordance with the terms of the Stock Option Plans, subject to the following provisions except that from and after the Effective Time: Time (i) BB&T and its Compensation Committee shall be substituted for FloridaFirst First Virginia and the Committee under the Stock Option Plans of First Virginia’s Board of Directors with respect to administering the Stock Option Plans, (ii) each Stock Option assumed by BB&T may be exercised solely for shares of BB&T Common Stock, (iii) the number of shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to each such Stock Option shall be the number of whole shares of BB&T (omitting any fractional share) determined by multiplying the number of shares of FloridaFirst First Virginia Common Stock subject to such Stock Option immediately prior to the Effective Time by the Common Exchange Ratio, and (iv) the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option shall be adjusted by dividing the per share exercise price under each such Stock Option by the Common Exchange Ratio and rounding up to the nearest cent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, BB&T may at its election substitute as of the Effective Time options under the BB&T Corporation 1995 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan or any other duly adopted comparable plan (in either case, the "“BB&T Option Plan"”) for all or a part of the Stock Options, subject to the following conditions: (A) the requirements of (iii) and (iv) above shall be met; (B) such substitution shall not constitute a modification, extension or renewal of any of the Stock OptionsOptions and shall be tax neutral to the option holder; and (C) the substituted options shall continue in effect on the same terms and conditions as provided in the stock option agreements Stock Option Agreements and the Stock Option Plans governing each Stock Option and in the Stock Option PlansOption. Each BB&T shall cause each grant of a converted or substitute option to any individual who subsequent to the Merger will be a director or officer of BB&T as construed under Commission Rule 16b-3 shall, as a condition to such conversion or substitution, be duly approved in accordance with the provisions of Rule 16b-316b-3 such that the receipt thereof shall be exempt from Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act. Each Stock Option which is an incentive stock option shall be adjusted as required by Section 424 of the Code, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder, so as to continue as an incentive stock option under Section 424(a) of the Code, and so as not to constitute a modification, extension, or renewal of the option within the meaning of Section 424(h) of the Code. BB&T and FloridaFirst First Virginia agree to take all necessary steps to effectuate the foregoing provisions of this Section 2.9. BB&T has reserved and shall continue to reserve adequate shares of BB&T Common Stock for delivery upon exercise of any converted or substitute options. As soon as practicable Within fifteen days after the Effective Time, if it has not already done so, and to the extent FloridaFirst shall have a registration statement in effect or an obligation to file a registration statement, BB&T shall file a registration statement on Form S-3 or Form S-8, as the case may be (or any successor or other appropriate forms), with respect to the shares of BB&T Common Stock subject to converted or substitute options and shall use its reasonable efforts to maintain the effectiveness of such registration statement (and maintain the current status of the prospectus or prospectuses contained therein) for so long as such converted or substitute options remain outstanding. With respect to those individuals, if any, who subsequent to the Merger may be subject to the reporting requirements under Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, BB&T shall administer the Stock Option Plans assumed pursuant to this Section 2.9 (or the BB&T Option Plan, if applicable) in a manner that complies with Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act to the extent necessary to preserve for such individuals the benefits of Rule 16b-3 to the extent such benefits were available to them prior to the Effective Time. FloridaFirst First Virginia hereby represents that the Stock Option Plans in their current form comply forms have been administered in compliance with Rule 16b-3 to the extent, if any, required as of the date hereof. Stock Options may be exercised prior to the Effective Time to the extent they may be exercised pursuant to their respective terms.
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Samples: Agreement and Plan of Reorganization (First Virginia Banks Inc)