Common use of MODE OF EXERCISE Clause in Contracts

MODE OF EXERCISE. The Option shall be exercised by giving to Holdings written notice stating (a) the number of shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised, (b) the aggregate Exercise Price for such shares, and (c) the method of payment. At the option of the Employee, such aggregate Exercise Price may be paid: (i) in cash; (ii) with the consent of the Board, which consent may be given or withheld in its sole discretion, by delivery of a promissory note to Holdings payable over a three (3) year period and bearing interest at the prime rate; (iii) with the consent of the Administrator of the Plan, which consent may be given or withheld in its sole discretion, by delivery of shares of Common Stock owned by the Employee having a Fair Market Value (as determined by Section 5 below) equal in amount to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Option being exercised; (iv) by any combination of (i), (ii) and (iii); or (v) with the consent of the Administrator of the Plan, which consent may be given or withheld in its sole discretion, by cancellation of a portion of the Option as determined by the Administrator of the Plan.

MODE OF EXERCISE. The Option shall be exercised by giving to Holdings written notice stating (a) the number of shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised, (b) the aggregate Exercise Price for such shares, and (c) the method of payment. At the option of the EmployeeDirector, such aggregate Exercise Price may be paid: (i) in cash; (ii) with the consent of the Board, which consent may be given or withheld in its sole discretion, by delivery of a promissory note to Holdings payable over a three (3) year period and bearing interest at the prime rate; (iii) with the consent of the Administrator of the Plan, which consent may be given or withheld in its sole discretion, by delivery of shares of Common Stock owned by the Employee Director having a Fair Market Value (as determined by Section 5 below) equal in amount to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Option being exercised; (iv) by any combination of (i), (ii) and (iii); or (v) with the consent of the Administrator of the Plan, which consent may be given or withheld in its sole discretion, by cancellation of a portion of the Option as determined by the Administrator of the Plan.