Withholding Tax Obligations. Optionee understands that, upon exercising a Nonstatutory Stock Option, he or she will recognize income for tax purposes in an amount equal to the excess of the then Fair Market Value of the Shares over the Exercise Price. However, the timing of this income recognition may be deferred for up to six months if Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. If Optionee is an employee, the Company will be required to withhold from Optionee's compensation, or collect from Optionee and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount equal to a percentage of this compensation income. Additionally, Optionee may at some point be required to satisfy tax withholding obligations with respect to the disqualifying disposition of an Incentive Stock Option. Optionee shall satisfy his or her tax withholding obligation arising upon the exercise of this Option by one or some combination of the following methods: (a) by cash payment, (b) out of Optionee's current compensation, (c) if permitted by the Administrator, in its discretion, by surrendering to the Company Shares which (i) in the case of Shares previously acquired from the Company, have been owned by Optionee for more than six months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to or greater than Optionee's marginal tax rate times the ordinary income recognized, or (d) by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount required to be withheld. For this purpose, the Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined (the "Tax Date"). If Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act (an "Insider"), any surrender of previously owned Shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising upon exercise of this Option must comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act ("Rule 16b-3"). All elections by Optionee to have Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations shall be made in writing in a form acceptable to the Administrator and shall be subject to the following restrictions: (a) the election must be made on or prior to the applicable Tax Date; (b) once made, the election shall be irrevocable as to the particular Shares of the Option as to which the election is made; and (c) all elections shall be subject to the consent or disapproval of the Administrator.
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Samples: Stock Option Agreement (Quest Software Inc), Stock Option Agreement (Synaptics Inc), Stock Option Agreement (Cisco Systems Inc)
Withholding Tax Obligations. Optionee understands that, upon exercising a Nonstatutory Stock Option, he or she will recognize income for tax purposes in an amount equal to the excess of the then Fair Market Value fair market value of the Shares over the Exercise Price. However, the timing of this income recognition may be deferred for up to six (6) months if Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). If Optionee is an employee, the Company will be required to withhold from Optionee's compensation, or collect from Optionee and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount equal to a percentage of this compensation income. Additionally, Optionee may at some point be required to satisfy tax withholding obligations with respect to the disqualifying disposition of an Incentive Stock Option. Optionee shall satisfy his or her tax withholding obligation arising upon the exercise of this Option by one or some combination of the following methods: (a) by cash payment, (b) out of Optionee's current compensation, (c) if permitted by the Administrator, in its discretion, by surrendering to the Company Shares which (i) in the case of Shares previously acquired from the Company, have been owned by Optionee for more than six (6) months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value fair market value on the date of surrender equal to or greater than Optionee's marginal tax rate times the ordinary income recognized, or (d) by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value fair market value equal to the amount required to be withheld. For this purpose, the Fair Market Value fair market value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined (the "Tax Date"). If Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act (an "Insider"), any surrender of previously owned Shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising upon exercise of this Option must comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act ("Rule 16b-3"). All elections by Optionee to have Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations shall be made in writing in a form acceptable to the Administrator and shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(a) the election must be made on or prior to the applicable Tax Date;
(b) once made, the election shall be irrevocable as to the particular Shares of the Option as to which the election is made; and
(c) all elections shall be subject to the consent or disapproval of the Administrator.
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Samples: Stock Option Agreement (Media Metrix Inc), Stock Option Agreement (Media Metrix Inc)
Withholding Tax Obligations. Optionee understands thatIf, upon exercising at any time, the Facility Agent becomes subject to a Nonstatutory Stock Option, he or she will recognize income for tax purposes Withholding Tax Obligation:
11.3.1 the Facility Agent shall promptly notify the Borrower and each Bank (in an amount equal reasonably sufficient detail) of such Withholding Tax Obligation;
11.3.2 the Guarantee Amount in relation to the excess of Guarantee to which the then Fair Market Value of the Shares over the Exercise Price. HoweverWithholding Tax Obligation relates shall, the timing for all purposes of this income recognition may Agreement, be deferred for up increased by the aggregate of all additional amounts which will or could reasonably be expected to six months become payable by the Facility Agent under or pursuant to that Guarantee, or to any Government Entity, as a result of that Withholding Tax Obligation; and
11.3.3 if Optionee is at any time thereafter the Facility Agent ceases to be subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. If Optionee is an employee, the Company will be required to withhold from Optionee's compensationrelevant Withholding Tax Obligation, or collect from Optionee and pay its liability pursuant to the applicable taxing authorities an amount equal such Withholding Tax Obligation is reduced, clause 11.3.1 shall apply mutatis mutandis to a percentage of this compensation income. Additionally, Optionee may at some point be required to satisfy tax withholding obligations with respect to the disqualifying disposition of an Incentive Stock Option. Optionee shall satisfy his such cessation or her tax withholding obligation arising upon the exercise of this Option by one or some combination of the following methods: reduction (as applicable) and:
(a) by cash payment, (b) out of Optionee's current compensation, (c) if permitted by the Administrator, in its discretion, by surrendering to the Company Shares which (i) in the case of Shares previously acquired from a cessation, the Companyprovisions of clause 11.3.2 shall cease to apply; or
(b) in the case of a reduction, have been owned the relevant Guarantee Amount (increased pursuant to clause 11.3.2) shall be reduced by Optionee for more than six months on an amount which takes into account such reduction in the date Facility Agent’s liability;
11.3.4 the provisions of surrender, clause 11.3.2 shall not apply at any time if and (ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to or greater than Optionee's marginal tax rate times the ordinary income recognized, or (d) by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount required to be withheld. For this purpose, the Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined (the "Tax Date"). If Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act (an "Insider"), any surrender of previously owned Shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising upon exercise of this Option must comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act ("Rule 16b-3"). All elections by Optionee to have Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations shall be made in writing in a form acceptable to the Administrator and shall be subject to the following restrictionsextent that:
(a) there would have been no or a lesser Withholding Tax Obligation if the election must Facility Agent had been a Qualifying Beneficiary, but at that time the Facility Agent is not or has ceased to be made on a Qualifying Beneficiary other than as a result of any change after the date it became the Facility Agent under this Agreement in (or prior to in the applicable Tax Date;interpretation, administration, or application of) any Applicable Law, or any published practice or concession of any relevant taxing authority; or
(b) once made, the election shall be irrevocable as Facility Agent is at that time a Treaty Beneficiary and the Borrower is able to demonstrate that there would have been no or a lesser Withholding Tax Obligation if the particular Shares of the Option as to which the election is madeFacility Agent had complied with its obligations under clause 11.3.5; and
(c) all elections 11.3.5 at any time when the Facility Agent is a Treaty Beneficiary, the Facility Agent shall be subject co-operate with the Borrower in promptly completing any procedural formalities notified to the consent Facility Agent by the Borrower which are necessary to avoid or disapproval of the Administratorreduce any Withholding Tax Obligation.
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Samples: Multicurrency Revolving Credit and Guarantee Facility Agreement (Stolt Offshore S A)
Withholding Tax Obligations. Optionee understands that, upon --------------------------- exercising a Nonstatutory Stock Option, he or she will recognize income for tax purposes in an amount equal to the excess of the then Fair Market Value fair market value of the Shares over the Exercise Price. However, the timing of this income recognition may be deferred for up to six months if Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). If Optionee ------------ is an employee, the Company will be required to withhold from Optionee's compensation, or collect from Optionee and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount equal to a percentage of this compensation income. Additionally, Optionee may at some point be required to satisfy tax withholding obligations with respect to the disqualifying disposition of an Incentive Stock Option. Optionee shall satisfy his or her tax withholding obligation arising upon the exercise of this Option by one or some combination of the following methods: (a) by cash payment, (b) out of Optionee's current compensation, (c) if permitted by the Administrator, in its discretion, by surrendering to the Company Shares which (i) in the case of Shares previously acquired from the Company, have been owned by Optionee for more than six months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value fair market value on the date of surrender equal to or greater than Optionee's marginal tax rate times the ordinary income recognized, or (d) by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value fair market value equal to the amount required to be withheld. For this purpose, the Fair Market Value fair market value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined (the "Tax Date"). -------- If Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act (an "Insider"), ------- any surrender of previously owned Shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising upon exercise of this Option must comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act ("Rule 16b-3"). ---------- All elections by Optionee to have Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations shall be made in writing in a form acceptable to the Administrator and shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(a) the election must be made on or prior to the applicable Tax Date;
(b) once made, the election shall be irrevocable as to the particular Shares of the Option as to which the election is made; and
(c) all elections shall be subject to the consent or disapproval of the Administrator.
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Samples: Stock Option Agreement (Terayon Communication Systems)
Withholding Tax Obligations. The Option shall be subject to any applicable federal (including FICA), state and local tax withholding requirements. The Company shall have the right to require the Optionee understands that, upon exercising a Nonstatutory Stock to pay to the Company such amount to be withheld prior to the issuance or delivery of any Shares in connection with the exercise of the Option. Should the Optionee incur tax liability in connection with the Option, he or she will recognize income for which tax purposes in an amount equal to the excess of the then Fair Market Value of the Shares over the Exercise Price. However, the timing of this income recognition may be deferred for up to six months if Optionee liability is subject to Section 16 tax withholding under applicable tax laws, and the Optionee is obligated to pay the Company an amount required to be withheld under applicable tax laws, the Optionee may, at the discretion of the Exchange Act. If Optionee is an employeeCompany’s Board of Directors, satisfy the Company will be required to withhold from Optionee's compensation, or collect from Optionee and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount equal to a percentage of this compensation income. Additionally, Optionee may at some point be required to satisfy withholding tax withholding obligations with respect to the disqualifying disposition of an Incentive Stock Option. Optionee shall satisfy his or her tax withholding obligation arising upon the exercise of this Option by one or some combination of the following methods: (a) by cash payment, (b) out of Optionee's current compensation, (c) if permitted by the Administrator, in its discretion, by surrendering to the Company Shares which (i) in the case of Shares previously acquired from the Company, have been owned by Optionee for more than six months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to or greater than Optionee's marginal tax rate times the ordinary income recognized, or (d) by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option Option, that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount required to be withheld. For this purpose, the The Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined (the "“Tax Date"). If Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act (an "Insider"), any surrender of previously owned Shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising upon exercise of this Option must comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act ("Rule 16b-3"”). All elections by the Optionee to have Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations for this purpose shall be made in writing in a form acceptable to the Administrator Company’s Board of Directors and shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(ai) the election must be made on or prior to the applicable Tax Date;
(bii) once made, the election shall be irrevocable as to the particular Shares of the Option as to which the election is made; and;
(ciii) all elections shall be subject to the consent or disapproval of the AdministratorCompany’s Board of Directors; and
(iv) if the Optionee is subject to Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act, the election must comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 16b-3 and shall be subject to such additional conditions or restrictions as may be required thereunder to qualify for the maximum exemption from Section 16 of the Exchange Act.
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Samples: Stock Option Agreement (Collagenex Pharmaceuticals Inc)
Withholding Tax Obligations. Optionee understands that, upon exercising a Nonstatutory Stock Option, he or she will recognize income for tax purposes in an amount equal to the excess of the then Fair Market Value of the Shares over the Exercise Price. However, the timing of this income recognition may be deferred for up to six months if Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. If Optionee is an employee, the Company will be required to withhold from Optionee's ’s compensation, or collect from Optionee and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount equal to a percentage of this compensation income. Additionally, Optionee may at some point be required to satisfy tax withholding obligations with respect to the disqualifying disposition of an Incentive Stock Option. , Optionee shall satisfy his or her tax withholding obligation arising upon the exercise of this Option by one or some combination of the following methods: (a) by cash payment, (b) out of Optionee's ’s current compensation, (c) if permitted by the Administrator, in its discretion, by surrendering to the Company Shares which (i) in the case of Shares previously acquired from the Company, have been owned by Optionee for more than six months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to or greater than Optionee's ’s marginal tax rate times the ordinary income recognized, or (d) by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount required to be withheld. For this purpose, the Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined (the "“Tax Date"”). If Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act (an "“Insider"”), any surrender of previously owned Shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising upon exercise of this Option must comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act ("“Rule 16b-3"). ”) All elections by Optionee to have Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations shall be made in writing in a form acceptable to the Administrator and shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(a) the election must be made on or prior to the applicable Tax Date;
(b) once made, the election shall be irrevocable as to the particular Shares of the Option as to which the election is made; and
(c) all elections shall be subject to the consent or disapproval of the Administrator.
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Withholding Tax Obligations. Optionee understands that, upon exercising a Nonstatutory Stock Option, he or she will recognize income for tax purposes in an amount equal to the excess of the then Fair Market Value of the Shares over the Exercise Price. However, the timing of this income recognition may be deferred for up to six months if Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act. If Optionee is an employee, the Company will be required to withhold from Optionee's compensation, or collect from Optionee and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount equal to a percentage of this compensation income. Additionally, Optionee may at some point be required to satisfy tax withholding obligations with respect to the disqualifying disposition of an Incentive Stock Option. Optionee shall satisfy his or her tax withholding obligation arising upon the exercise of this Option by one or some combination of the following methods: (a) by cash payment, (b) out of Optionee's current compensation, (c) if permitted by the Administrator, in its discretion, by surrendering to the Company Shares which (i) in the case of Shares previously acquired from the Company, have been owned by Optionee for more than six months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to or greater than Optionee's marginal tax rate times the ordinary income recognized, or (d) by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount required to be withheld. For this purpose, the Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined (the "Tax Date"). If Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act (an "Insider"), any surrender of previously owned Shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising upon exercise of this Option must comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act ("Rule 16b-3"). All elections by Optionee to have Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations shall be made in writing in a form acceptable to the Administrator and shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(a) the election must be made on or prior to the applicable Tax Date;
(b) once made, the election shall be irrevocable as to the particular Shares of the Option as to which the election is made; and
(c) all elections shall be subject to the consent or disapproval of the Administrator.
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Samples: Stock Option Agreement (Egroups Inc)
Withholding Tax Obligations. Optionee understands that, upon exercising a Nonstatutory Stock Option, he or she will recognize income for tax purposes in an amount equal to the excess of the then Fair Market Value fair market value of the Shares over the Exercise Price. However, the timing of this income recognition may be deferred for up to six (6) months if Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time (the “Exchange Act”). If Optionee is an employee, the Company will be required to withhold from Optionee's ’s compensation, or collect from Optionee and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount equal to a percentage of this compensation income. Additionally, Optionee may at some point be required to satisfy tax withholding obligations with respect to the disqualifying disposition of an Incentive Stock Option. Optionee shall satisfy his or her tax withholding obligation arising upon the exercise of this Option by one or some combination of the following methods: (a) by cash payment, (b) out of Optionee's ’s current compensation, (c) if permitted by the Administrator, in its discretion, by surrendering to the Company Shares which (i) in the case of Shares previously acquired from the Company, have been owned by Optionee for more than six months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value fair market value on the date of surrender equal to or greater than Optionee's marginal tax rate times the ordinary income recognizedminimum statutory withholding amount, or (d) by electing to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value fair market value equal to the amount required to be withheldminimum statutory withholding amount. For this purpose, the Fair Market Value fair market value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined (the "“Tax Date"”). If Optionee is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act (an "“Insider"”), any surrender of previously owned Shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations arising upon exercise of this Option must comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 16b-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act ("“Rule 16b-3"”). All elections by Optionee to have Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations shall be made in writing in a form acceptable to the Administrator and shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(a) the election must be made on or prior to the applicable Tax Date;
(b) once made, the election shall be irrevocable as to the particular Shares of the Option as to which the election is made; and
(c) all elections shall be subject to the consent or disapproval of the Administrator.
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Samples: Stock Option Agreement (Alpine Immune Sciences, Inc.)