Employee Share Option Notice Letter between Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. and Chet Ritch

Summary

Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. grants Chet Ritch the right to purchase 67 Preference Shares at a set price, as part of the Employee Share Incentive Plan, with payment due by August 15, 2005. Additionally, under the Employee Share Option Plan, he is granted options to buy 335 Ordinary Shares, with the possibility of more options if he exercises his right to purchase the Preference Shares by the deadline. The agreement outlines the terms, deadlines, and conditions for exercising these share options.

EX-10.56 3 g00275exv10w56.htm EMPLOYEE SHARE OPTION NOTICE LETTER/CHET RITCH Employee share option notice letter/Chet Ritch  

Exhibit 10.56
July 18, 2005
Chet Ritch
Dear Chet,
RE: Employee Share Incentive Plan and Employee Share Option Plan
In accordance with the Employee Share Incentive Plan (“the Preference Share Plan”), you are hereby advised that the Grant Date is July 14, 2005 for benefits you have accrued during the year ended 31 December 2004.
Accordingly you are granted 67 Preference Shares in the Company. You have the option to purchase an equal number of Preference Shares at a price of US$18.31 or CI$15.26 each, which has been calculated in accordance to the terms of the Preference Share Plan. If you intend to exercise this option, then payment must be received in full no later than the close of business on August 15, 2005.
As a member of the Employee Share Option Plan (“the Option Plan”), you will also be granted, as of July 14, 2005, the option to purchase 335 Ordinary Shares in the Company. These options are exercisable in accordance to the terms of the Option Plan. You furthermore have the opportunity to obtain an equal amount of options to purchase Ordinary Shares of the Company, in accordance to the terms of the Option Plan, if you exercise your right to purchase the above additional Preference Shares before August 15, 2005.
Your continued dedication and hard work have contributed to another successful year for Consolidated Water, and I look forward to a very bright future.
Yours sincerely,
CONSOLIDATED WATER CO. LTD.
/s/ Frederick McTaggart
Frederick W. McTaggart
President and CEO