EXHIBIT 10.46
FORM OF
RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT
Epoch Holding Corporation
000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, 00xx Xxxxx
Xxx Xxxx, XX 00000
000-000-0000
Date
Xxxxxxxx
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Xxxxxxx 0
Xxxx, Xxxxx, Xxx
Xxxx: 2004 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan
Pursuant to the agreements in effect related to compensation of non-
employee directors of Epoch Holding Corporation (the "Company), effective
____ __, ____, you have been granted _________________ (#) shares (the
"Award Shares") of the Company's Common Stock.
The Award Shares are restricted securities. Initially, your vested portion
of Award shares will be zero (0). The vesting schedule in Your Award Shares
will occur over the next three years (the "Restriction Period") pursuant to
the following schedule:
Shares Percent Vesting Date
______ _______ ____________
(#) 33.3%
(#) 33.3%
(#) 33.3%
Terms and Restrictions:
(i) During the Restriction Period, you shall have all of the rights
of a shareholder, including the right to vote the total Award Shares and
the right to receive dividends thereon, if any dividends are paid. Award
Shares which are not vested may not be sold, transferred, pledged,
hypothecated, margined or otherwise encumbered.
(ii) In the event that your services as a member of the Company's
Board of Directors is terminated during the Restriction Period, any Award
Shares that are subject to any restrictions at time will be forfeited.
(iii) Award Shares subject to vesting restrictions will be evidenced
by Certificates of Stock that will bear appropriate legend referring to
terms, conditions and restrictions or forfeitures. Certificates of stock
containing such legend will remain in the possession of the Company. Upon
the lifting of restrictions at each vesting period, the Company will issue
shares to you with the restricted legend removed.
Taxes:
(i) You are responsible for payment of federal, state, local and any
other taxes on the unrestricted shares.
(ii) Under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Service Code, you
have the option to elect to pay taxes on the full value of your award
without regard to the vesting schedule. Pursuant to Section 83(b) and
related Internal Revenue Service regulations applicable to restricted
property, you have 30 days from the effective date of this Award to notify
the Company of your election to be taxed under Section 83(b). Otherwise,
the Company will calculate your income based on the vesting schedule and
provide you with an annual Form 1099. Assuming you do not make a Section
83(b) election, you will receive a form 1099 for the calendar year ____ for
the shares that vested on ____ __, ____.
The Company has no obligation, and takes no responsibility for, advising
you as to how you choose your Award Shares to be taxed. Each individual's
taxes may be personal and unique. Therefore, if you require additional
assistance on your tax alternatives, the Company urges you to seek outside
professional advice.
By your signature and the Company's signature below, you and the Company
agree that these Award Shares are granted under and governed by the terms
and conditions of the Company's 2004 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan
which is attached and made a part of this document.
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Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
Chief Executive Officer
__________________________________
(Director)
