Common use of Non-incentive Stock Options Clause in Contracts

Non-incentive Stock Options. An employee who is granted an NQSO under the Plan will not be subject to federal income tax upon the grant of the option, and we will not be entitled to a tax deduction by reason of such grant. Upon exercise of an NQSO, the spread or excess of the fair market value of the shares on the exercise date over the option price will be considered compensation taxable as ordinary income to the employee. Because it is treated as compensation, the spread is subject to withholding of applicable payroll taxes. We may claim a tax deduction in the amount of the taxable compensation realized by the employee. Common Stock Awards. Common stock awards made without restrictions are subject to federal tax to the recipient and are deductible to our company. Stock awards with restrictions (including both performance shares, restricted stock units and restricted shares) generally will not be subject to federal tax upon grant, and we will not be entitled to a tax deduction upon grant. When the restrictions lapse, the fair market value of shares free of restrictions will be considered compensation taxable as ordinary income to the employee and we may claim a tax deduction at the same time in the same amount.