HubSpot, Inc. 2024 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, and forms of restricted stock and option agreements thereunder
Exhibit 10.1
HUBSPOT, INC.
2024 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
The name of the plan is the HubSpot, Inc. 2024 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to encourage and enable the officers, employees, Non-Employee Directors and Consultants of HubSpot, Inc. (the “Company”) and its Affiliates upon whose judgment, initiative and efforts the Company largely depends for the successful conduct of its business to acquire a proprietary interest in the Company. It is anticipated that providing such persons with a direct stake in the Company’s welfare will assure a closer identification of their interests with those of the Company and its stockholders, thereby stimulating their efforts on the Company’s behalf and strengthening their desire to remain with the Company.
The following terms shall be defined as set forth below:
“Act” means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.
“Administrator” means either the Board or the compensation committee of the Board or a similar committee performing the functions of the compensation committee and which is comprised of not less than two Non-Employee Directors who are independent.
“Affiliate” means, at the time of determination, any “parent” or “subsidiary” of the Company as such terms are defined in Rule 405 of the Act. The Board will have the authority to determine the time or times at which “parent” or “subsidiary” status is determined within the foregoing definition.
“Award” or “Awards,” except where referring to a particular category of grant under the Plan, includes Incentive Stock Options, Non-Qualified Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock Awards, Restricted Stock Units, Unrestricted Stock Awards, Cash-Based Awards, and Dividend Equivalent Rights.
“Award Certificate” means a written or electronic document setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to an Award granted under the Plan. Each Award Certificate is subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan.
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
“Cash-Based Award” means an Award entitling the recipient to receive a cash-denominated payment upon the attainment of specified performance goals.
“Cause” means (i) a grantee’s dishonest statements or acts with respect to the Company or any Affiliate, or any current or prospective customers, suppliers vendors or other third parties with which such entity does business; (ii) a grantee’s commission of (A) a felony (or crime of similar magnitude under non-U.S. laws, as determined by the Administrator) or (B) any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, deceit, dishonesty or fraud; (iii) a grantee’s failure to perform the grantee’s assigned duties and responsibilities to the reasonable satisfaction of the Company or an Affiliate, which failure continues, in the reasonable judgment of the Company or an Affiliate, after written notice given to the grantee by the Company or an Affiliate; (iv) a grantee’s gross negligence, willful misconduct or insubordination with respect to the Company or any Affiliate (including, but not limited to, any violation of the Company’s or any Affiliate’s code of conduct, insider trading, willful accounting improprieties or failure to cooperate with investigations); or (v) a grantee’s material
violation of any provision of any agreement(s) between the grantee and the Company or any Affiliate relating to noncompetition, nonsolicitation, nondisclosure and/or assignment of inventions.
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and any successor Code, and related rules, regulations and interpretations.
“Consultant” means a consultant or adviser who provides bona fide services to the Company or an Affiliate as an independent contractor and who qualifies as a consultant or advisor under Instruction A.1.(a)(1) of Form S-8 under the Act.
Dividend Equivalent Right” means an Award entitling the grantee to receive credits based on ordinary cash dividends that would have been paid on the shares of Stock specified in the Dividend Equivalent Right (or other award to which it relates) if such shares had been issued to and held by the grantee.
“Effective Date” means the date on which the Plan becomes effective as set forth in Section 19.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder.
“Fair Market Value” of the Stock on any given date means the fair market value of the Stock determined in good faith by the Administrator; provided, however, that if the Stock is listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation System (“NASDAQ”), the NASDAQ Global Market, The New York Stock Exchange or another national securities exchange or traded on any established market, the determination shall be made by reference to market quotations. If there are no market quotations for such date, the determination shall be made by reference to the last date preceding such date for which there are market quotations.
“Good Reason” means (i) a material diminution in a grantee’s base salary except for across-the-board salary reductions similarly affecting all or substantially all similarly situated employees of the Company or an Affiliate or (ii) a change by the Company of more than 50 miles in the geographic location at which a grantee provides services to the Company or an Affiliate, so long as the grantee provides notice to the Company or the Affiliate within 90 days following the initial occurrence of any such event and the Company or the Affiliate fails to cure such event within 30 days of such notice (the “Cure Period”) and the grantee terminates the grantee’s Service Relationship within 60 days after the end of the Cure Period.
“Incentive Stock Option” means any Stock Option designated and qualified as an “incentive stock option” as defined in Section 422 of the Code.
“Non-Employee Director” means a member of the Board who is not also an employee of the Company or any Subsidiary.
“Non-Qualified Stock Option” means any Stock Option that is not an Incentive Stock Option.
“Option” or “Stock Option” means any option to purchase shares of Stock.
“Prior Plans” means the HubSpot, Inc. 2014 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, as amended from time to time, and the HubSpot, Inc. 2007 Equity Incentive Plan.
“Restricted Shares” means the shares of Stock underlying a Restricted Stock Award that remain subject to a risk of forfeiture or the Company’s right of repurchase.
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“Restricted Stock Award” means an Award of Restricted Shares.
“Restricted Stock Units” means an Award of stock units.
“Sale Event” means (i) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company on a consolidated basis to an unrelated person or entity, (ii) a merger, reorganization or consolidation pursuant to which the holders of the Company’s outstanding voting power and outstanding stock immediately prior to such transaction do not own a majority of the outstanding voting power and outstanding stock or other equity interests of the resulting or successor entity (or its ultimate parent, if applicable) immediately upon completion of such transaction, (iii) the sale of all of the Stock of the Company to an unrelated person, entity or group thereof acting in concert, or (iv) any other transaction in which the owners of the Company’s outstanding voting power immediately prior to such transaction do not own at least a majority of the outstanding voting power of the Company or any successor entity immediately upon completion of the transaction other than as a result of the acquisition of securities directly from the Company.
“Sale Price” means the value as determined by the Administrator of the consideration payable, or otherwise to be received by stockholders, per share of Stock pursuant to a Sale Event.
“Section 409A” means Section 409A of the Code and the regulations and other guidance promulgated thereunder.
“Service Relationship” means any relationship as an officer, employee, director or Consultant of the Company or any Affiliate (e.g., a Service Relationship shall be deemed to continue without interruption in the event an individual’s status changes from full-time employee to part-time employee or Consultant or vice versa).
“Stock” means the Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share, of the Company, subject to adjustments pursuant to Section 3.
“Stock Appreciation Right” means an Award entitling the recipient to receive shares of Stock (or cash, to the extent explicitly provided for in the applicable Award Certificate) having a value equal to the excess of the Fair Market Value of the Stock on the date of exercise over the exercise price of the Stock Appreciation Right multiplied by the number of shares of Stock with respect to which the Stock Appreciation Right is exercised.
“Subsidiary” means any corporation or other entity (other than the Company) in which the Company has at least a 50 percent interest, either directly or indirectly.
“Substitute Awards” means Awards granted or Stock issued by the Company in assumption of, or in substitution or exchange for, awards previously granted, in each case by a company acquired by the Company or any Affiliate or with which the Company or any Affiliate combines.
“Ten Percent Owner” means an employee of the Company or any Subsidiary that is a “subsidiary corporation” within the meaning of Section 424(f) of the Code who owns or is deemed to own (by reason of the attribution rules of Section 424(d) of the Code) more than 10 percent of the combined voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any parent or subsidiary corporation.
“Unrestricted Stock Award” means an Award of shares of Stock free of any restrictions.
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All decisions and interpretations of the Administrator shall be binding on all persons, including the Company and Plan grantees.
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Grantees under the Plan will be such officers, employees, Non-Employee Directors or Consultants of the Company and its Affiliates as are selected from time to time by the Administrator in its sole discretion; provided that Awards may not be granted to officers, employees, Non-Employee Directors or Consultants who are providing services only to any “parent” of the Company, as such term is defined in Rule 405 of the Act, unless (i) the stock underlying the Awards is treated as “service recipient stock” under Section 409A or (ii) the Company has determined that such Awards are exempt from or otherwise comply with Section 409A.
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Payment instruments will be received subject to collection. The transfer to the grantee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent of the shares of Stock to be purchased pursuant to the exercise of a Stock Option will be contingent upon receipt from the grantee (or a purchaser acting in the grantee’s stead in accordance with the provisions of the Stock Option) by the Company of the full purchase price for such shares and the fulfillment of any other requirements contained in the Award Certificate or applicable provisions of laws (including the satisfaction of any withholding taxes that the Company is obligated to withhold with respect to the grantee). In the event a grantee chooses to pay the purchase price by previously-owned shares of Stock through the attestation method, the number of shares of Stock transferred to the grantee upon the exercise of the Stock Option shall be net of the number of attested shares. In the event that the Company establishes, for itself or using the services of a third party, an automated system for the exercise of Stock Options, such as a system using an internet website or interactive voice response, then the paperless exercise of Stock Options may be permitted through the use of such an automated system.
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Grant or Sale of Unrestricted Stock. The Administrator may grant (or sell at par value or such higher purchase price determined by the Administrator) an Unrestricted Stock Award under the Plan. An Unrestricted Stock Award is an Award pursuant to which the grantee may receive shares of Stock free of any restrictions under the Plan. Unrestricted Stock Awards may be granted in respect of past services or other valid consideration, or in lieu of cash compensation due to such grantee.
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Grant of Cash-Based Awards. The Administrator may grant Cash-Based Awards under the Plan. The Administrator shall determine the maximum duration of the Cash-Based Award, the amount of cash to which the Cash-Based Award pertains, the conditions upon which the Cash-Based Award shall become vested or payable, and such other provisions as the Administrator shall determine. Each Cash-Based Award shall specify a cash-denominated payment amount, formula or payment ranges as determined by the Administrator. Payment, if any, with respect to a Cash-Based Award shall be made in accordance with the terms of the Award and may be made in cash.
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Awards are intended to be exempt from Section 409A to the greatest extent possible and to otherwise comply with Section 409A. The Plan and all Awards shall be interpreted in accordance with such intent. To the extent that any Award is determined to constitute “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A (a “409A Award”), the Award shall be subject to such additional rules and requirements as specified by the Administrator from time to time in order to comply with Section 409A. If any amount under a 409A Award is payable upon a “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A) to a grantee who is then considered a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A), then no such payment shall be made prior to the date that is the earlier of (i) six months and one day after the grantee’s separation from service, or (ii) the grantee’s death, but only to the extent such delay is necessary to prevent such payment from being subject to interest, penalties and/or additional tax imposed pursuant to Section 409A. Further, the
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settlement of any 409A Award may not be accelerated except to the extent permitted by Section 409A. The Company makes no representation that any or all of the payments or benefits described in the Plan will be exempt from or comply with Section 409A and makes no undertaking to preclude Section 409A from applying to any such payment. The grantee shall be solely responsible for the payment of any taxes and penalties incurred with respect to Awards under the Plan, including under Section 409A.
The Board may, at any time, amend or discontinue the Plan and the Administrator may, at any time, amend or cancel any outstanding Award for the purpose of satisfying changes in law or for any other lawful purpose, but no such action shall materially and adversely affect rights under any outstanding Award without the holder’s consent. Except as provided in Section 3(c) or 3(d), without prior stockholder approval, in no event may the Administrator exercise its discretion to reduce the exercise price of outstanding Stock Options or Stock Appreciation Rights or effect repricing through cancellation and re-grants or cancellation of Stock Options or Stock Appreciation Rights in exchange for cash or other Awards or take any other action with respect to a Stock Option or Stock Appreciation Right that would be treated as a repricing under the rules and regulations of the principal U.S. national securities exchange on which the Stock is listed. To the extent determined by the Administrator to be required under the rules of any securities exchange or market system on which the Stock is listed, or by the Code to ensure that Incentive Stock Options granted under the Plan are qualified under Section 422 of the Code, Plan amendments shall be subject to approval by Company stockholders entitled to vote at a meeting of stockholders. Nothing in this Section 16 shall limit the Administrator’s authority to take any action permitted pursuant to Section 3(c) or 3(d).
With respect to the portion of any Award that has not been exercised and any payments in cash, Stock or other consideration not received by a grantee, a grantee shall have no rights greater than those of a general creditor of the Company unless the Administrator otherwise expressly determines in connection with any Award or Awards. In its sole discretion, the Administrator may authorize the creation of trusts or other arrangements to meet the Company’s obligations to deliver Stock or make payments with respect to Awards hereunder, provided that the existence of such trusts or other arrangements is consistent with the foregoing sentence.
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This Plan shall become effective upon stockholder approval in accordance with applicable state law, the Company’s bylaws and articles of incorporation and applicable stock exchange rules. No Awards may be granted hereunder after the tenth anniversary of the Effective Date and no Incentive Stock Options may be granted hereunder after the tenth anniversary of the date the Plan is approved by the Board.
This Plan and all Awards and actions taken thereunder shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, applied without regard to conflict of law principles.
DATE APPROVED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: April 9, 2024
DATE APPROVED BY STOCKHOLDERS: June 11, 2024
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GLOBAL INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
UNDER THE HUBSPOT, INC.
2024 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
Name of Optionee:
No. of Option Shares:
Option Exercise Price per Share: $
[FMV on Grant Date (110% of FMV if a 10% owner)]
Grant Date:
Vesting Commencement Date:
Expiration Date:
[No more than 10 years (5 years if a 10% owner)]
Pursuant to the HubSpot, Inc. 2024 Stock Option and Incentive Plan, (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) and this Global Incentive Stock Option Award Agreement, including any additional terms and conditions for the Optionee’s country set forth in the appendix attached hereto (the “Appendix” and together with the Global Incentive Stock Option Agreement, the “Agreement”), HubSpot, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants to the Optionee named above an option (the “Stock Option”) to purchase on or prior to the Expiration Date specified above all or part of the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Shares”), specified above at the Option Exercise Price per Share specified above subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Plan.
1. Exercisability Schedule. No portion of this Stock Option may be exercised until such portion has become exercisable. Except as set forth below, and subject to the discretion of the Administrator to accelerate the exercisability schedule hereunder, this Stock Option shall be exercisable with respect to the following number of Option Shares on the dates indicated below so long as the Optionee remains in a Service Relationship through the applicable date:
Incremental Number of | Exercisability Date |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Optionee’s Service Relationship terminates due to the Optionee’s death, then the Option Shares shall be deemed fully vested and exercisable upon the date of the Optionee’s death.
Once exercisable, this Stock Option shall continue to be exercisable at any time or times prior to the close of business on the Expiration Date, subject to the provisions hereof and of the Plan.
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2. Manner of Exercise.
(a) The Optionee may exercise this Stock Option only in the following manner: from time to time on or prior to the Expiration Date of this Stock Option, the Optionee may give written notice to the Administrator of the Optionee’s election to exercise any exercisable portion of this Stock Option at the time of such notice and purchase the corresponding Option Shares. This notice shall specify the number of Option Shares to be purchased.
Payment of the Option Exercise Price for the Option Shares may be made by one or more of the following methods: (i) in cash, by certified or bank check or other instrument acceptable to the Administrator; (ii) if permitted by the Administrator, through the delivery (or attestation to the ownership) of Shares that have been purchased by the Optionee on the open market or that are beneficially owned by the Optionee and are not then subject to any restrictions under any Company plan and that otherwise satisfy any holding periods as may be required by the Administrator; (iii) by the Optionee delivering to the Company a properly executed exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to a broker to promptly deliver to the Company cash or a check payable and acceptable to the Company to pay the Option Exercise Price, provided that in the event the Optionee chooses to pay the Option Exercise Price as so provided, the Optionee and the broker shall comply with such procedures and enter into such agreements of indemnity and other agreements as the Administrator shall prescribe as a condition of such payment procedure; (iv) if permitted by the Administrator, by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of shares of Stock issuable upon exercise by the largest whole number of shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate exercise price; or (v) a combination of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above. Payment instruments will be received subject to collection.
The transfer to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent of the Option Shares will be contingent upon (x) the Company’s receipt from the Optionee of the full Option Exercise Price for the Option Shares, as set forth above, (y) the fulfillment of any other requirements contained herein or in the Plan or in any other agreement or provision of laws and (z) the receipt by the Company of any agreement, statement or other evidence that the Company may require to satisfy itself that the issuance of Option Shares and any subsequent resale of the Option Shares will be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In the event the Optionee chooses (and the Administrator permits the Optionee) to pay the Option Exercise Price by previously-owned Shares through the attestation method, the number of Shares transferred to the Optionee upon the exercise of the Stock Option shall be net of the Shares attested to.
(b) The Shares purchased upon exercise of this Stock Option shall be transferred to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent upon compliance to the satisfaction of the Administrator with all requirements under applicable laws or regulations in connection with such transfer and with the requirements hereof and of the Plan. The determination of the Administrator as to such compliance shall be final and binding on the Optionee. The Optionee shall not be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any Option Shares unless and until this Stock Option has been exercised pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company or the transfer agent has transferred the Option Shares to the Optionee, and the Optionee’s name has been entered as the shareholder of record on the books of the Company. Thereupon, the Optionee shall have full voting, dividend and other ownership rights with respect to such Option Shares.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision hereof or of the Plan, no portion of this Stock Option shall be exercisable after the Expiration Date hereof.
3. Termination of Service Relationship. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship terminates, the period within which to exercise the Stock Option may be subject to earlier termination as set forth below.
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(a) Termination Due to Death. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship terminates by reason of the Optionee’s death, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee for a period of 12 months from the date of death or until the Expiration Date, if earlier.
(b) Termination Due to Disability. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship terminates by reason of the Optionee’s disability (as determined by the Administrator), any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date, to the extent exercisable on the date of such termination, may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee for a period of 12 months from the date of termination or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of termination shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.
(c) Termination for Cause. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship is terminated by the Company or an Affiliate for Cause, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date shall terminate immediately and be of no further force and effect.
(d) Other Termination. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship terminates for any reason other than the Optionee’s death, the Optionee’s disability, or Cause, and unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date may be exercised, to the extent exercisable on the date of termination, for a period of three months from the date of termination or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of termination shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.
The Administrator’s determination of the reason for termination and the date of termination of the Optionee’s Service Relationship shall be conclusive and binding on the Optionee and the Optionee’s representatives or legatees.
4. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Stock Option shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.
5. Transferability. This Agreement is personal to the Optionee, is non-assignable and is not transferable in any manner, by operation of law or otherwise, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. This Stock Option is exercisable, during the Optionee’s lifetime, only by the Optionee, and thereafter, only by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee.
6. Status of the Stock Option. This Stock Option is intended to qualify as an “incentive stock option” under Section 422 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), but the Company does not represent or warrant that this Stock Option qualifies as such. The Optionee should consult with the Optionee’s own tax advisors regarding the tax effects of this Stock Option and the requirements necessary to obtain favorable income tax treatment under Section 422 of the Code, including, but not limited to, holding period requirements and that this Stock Option must be exercised within three months after termination of employment as an employee (or 12 months in the case of death or disability) to qualify as an “incentive stock option.” To the extent any portion of this Stock Option does not so qualify as an “incentive stock option,” such portion shall be deemed to be a non-qualified stock option. If the Optionee intends to dispose or does dispose (whether by sale, gift, transfer or otherwise) of any Option Shares within the one-year period beginning on the date after the transfer
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of such shares to the Optionee, or within the two-year period beginning on the day after the grant of this Stock Option, the Optionee will so notify the Company within 30 days after such disposition.
7. Responsibility for Taxes.
(a) The Optionee acknowledges that, regardless of any action taken by the Company or, if different, the Affiliate employing the Optionee (the “Employer”), the ultimate liability for all income tax, social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax‑related items related to the Optionee’s participation in the Plan and legally applicable to the Optionee or deemed by the Company or the Employer in its discretion to be an appropriate charge to the Optionee even if legally applicable to the Company or the Employer (“Tax-Related Items”) is and remains the Optionee’s responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. The Optionee further acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of this Stock Option, including, but not limited to, the grant, vesting or exercise of this Stock Option, the subsequent sale of Shares acquired pursuant to such exercise and the receipt of any dividends; and (ii) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of this Stock Option to reduce or eliminate the Optionee’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Optionee is subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction, the Optionee acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction.
(b) In connection with any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Optionee agrees to make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company and/or the Employer to satisfy all Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Optionee authorizes the Company and/or the Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations or rights with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following: (i) withholding from the Optionee’s wages or other cash compensation payable to the Optionee; (ii) allowing or requiring the Optionee to make a cash payment to cover the Tax-Related Items; (iii) withholding from proceeds of the sale of Shares acquired upon exercise of this Stock Option either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Optionee’s behalf pursuant to this authorization without further consent); (iv) withholding from the Shares to be issued to the Optionee upon exercise of this Stock Option; or (v) any other method of withholding determined by the Company and permitted by applicable law; provided, however, that that if the Optionee is a Section 16 officer of the Company under the Exchange Act, the obligation for Tax-Related Items may be satisfied only by one or a combination of methods (i), (ii) and (iii) above.
(c) The Company and/or the Employer may withhold or account for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory or other withholding rates, including maximum rates applicable in the Optionee’s jurisdiction. In the event of over-withholding the Optionee may receive a refund of any over-withheld amount in cash through the Employer's normal payroll processes (with no entitlement to the equivalent in Stock) or, if not refunded, the Optionee may be able to seek a refund from the local tax authorities. In the event of under-withholding, the Optionee may be required to pay additional Tax-Related Items directly to the local tax authorities or to the Company and/or the Employer. If the obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied by withholding in Shares, for tax purposes, the Optionee is deemed to have been issued the full number of Shares subject to the exercised Stock Option, notwithstanding that a number of the Shares is held back solely for the purpose of paying the Tax-Related Items.
(d) The Optionee agrees to pay to the Company or the Employer any amount of Tax-Related Items that the Company or the Employer may be required to withhold or account for as a result of the Optionee’s
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participation in the Plan that cannot be satisfied by the means previously described. The Company may refuse to issue or deliver the Shares, or the proceeds of the sale of Shares, if the Optionee fails to comply with the Optionee’s obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.
8. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. The Employer is not obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Optionee’s Service Relationship, and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Employer to terminate the Optionee’s Service Relationship at any time.
9. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Stock Option and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.
10. Nature of Grant. By accepting this Stock Option, the Optionee acknowledges, understands and agrees that:
(a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature, and may be modified, amended, suspended, or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by the Plan;
(b) the grant of this Stock Option is exceptional, voluntary, and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of stock options, or benefits in lieu of stock options, even if stock options have been granted in the past;
(c) all decisions with respect to future stock option or other grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company;
(d) the Optionee is voluntarily participating in the Plan;
(e) this Stock Option and the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option, and the income from and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation;
(f) the grant of this Stock Option shall not be interpreted as forming or amending any Service Relationship with the Company or any Affiliate (including the Employer);
(g) unless otherwise agreed with the Company, this Stock Option and the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option, and the income from and value of same, are not granted as consideration for, or in connection with, the service the Optionee may provide as a director of a Subsidiary;
(h) this Stock Option and the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for purposes of, including, without limitation, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, holiday-pay, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits, or similar payments;
(i) the future value of the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty;
(j) if the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option do not increase in value, this Stock Option will have no value;
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(k) if the Optionee exercises this Stock Option and acquires Shares, the value of such shares may increase or decrease in value, even below the Option Exercise Price;
(l) no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of this Stock Option resulting from the termination of the Optionee’s Service Relationship (for any reason whatsoever, whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of applicable employment or other laws in the jurisdiction where the Optionee is employed or the terms of the Optionee’s employment agreement, if any);
(m) unless otherwise provided in the Plan or by the Company in its discretion, this Stock Option and the benefits evidenced by this Agreement do not create any entitlement to have this Stock Option or any such benefits transferred to, or assumed by, another company nor to be exchanged, cashed out or substituted for, in connection with any corporate transaction affecting the Shares; and
(n) if the Optionee resides and/or works in a country outside the United States, the following shall apply:
(i) this Stock Option and any Option Shares subject to this Stock Option, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purpose; and
(ii) neither the Company, the Employer, or any other Affiliate shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between the Optionee’s local currency and the United States dollar that may affect the value of this Stock Option or of any amounts due to the Optionee pursuant to the exercise of this Stock Option or the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired upon exercise.
11. Appendix. Notwithstanding any provision of this Global Incentive Stock Option Agreement, if the Optionee resides in a country outside the United States or is otherwise subject to the laws of a country other than the United States, this Stock Option shall be subject to the additional terms and conditions set forth in the Appendix for the Optionee’s country, if any. Moreover, if the Optionee relocates to one of the countries included in the Appendix during the term of the Stock Option, the terms and conditions for such country shall apply to the Optionee, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. The Appendix forms part of this Agreement.
12. Language. The Optionee acknowledges that the Optionee is proficient in the English language, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, so as to allow the Optionee to understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If the Optionee has received this Agreement, or any other documents related to this Stock Option and/or the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control, unless otherwise required under applicable laws.
13. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Optionee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.
14. Waivers. The Optionee acknowledges that a waiver by the Company of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, or of any subsequent breach by the Optionee or any other grantee.
15. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, applied without regard to conflict of law principles.
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16. Venue. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises directly or indirectly from the relationship of the parties evidenced by this Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State of Massachusetts and agree that such litigation shall be conducted only in the courts of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, or the federal courts for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where this grant is made and/or to be performed, and no other courts.
17. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions are determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable.
18. Imposition of Other Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on this Stock Option and the Shares acquired upon exercise of this Stock Option, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require the Optionee to accept any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
19. Electronic Delivery and Participation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. The Optionee hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agree to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
20. Compliance with Law. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an available exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the Stock, the Company shall not be required to permit the exercise of this Stock Option and/or deliver any Shares prior to the completion of any registration or qualification of the Shares under any U.S. or non-U.S. local, state, or federal securities or other applicable law or under rulings or regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or of any other governmental regulatory body, or prior to obtaining any approval or other clearance from any U.S. or non-U.S. local, state, or federal governmental agency, which registration, qualification, or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Optionee understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Shares with the SEC or any state or non-U.S. securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the Shares subject to this Stock Option. Further, the Optionee agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend this Agreement without the Optionee’s consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of the Shares subject to this Stock Option.
21. Insider Trading Restrictions / Market Abuse Laws. By accepting this Stock Option, the Optionee acknowledges that the Optionee is bound by all the terms and conditions of any Company’s insider trading policy as may be in effect from time to time. The Optionee further acknowledges that, depending on the Optionee’s country, the broker’s country or the country in which the Shares are listed, the Optionee may be or may become subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws which may affect the Optionee’s ability to accept, acquire, sell, or otherwise dispose of Shares, rights to Shares (e.g., this Stock Option), or rights linked to the value of Shares under the Plan during such times as the Optionee is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws in the applicable jurisdictions). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Optionee placed before the Optionee possessed inside information. Furthermore, the Optionee could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party, which may include fellow employees and (ii) “tipping” third parties or causing them otherwise to buy or sell securities. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any Company’s insider trading policy as may be in effect from time to
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time. The Optionee acknowledges that it is the Optionee’s responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Optionee should speak to the Optionee’s personal advisor on this matter.
22. Foreign Asset/Account, Exchange Control and Tax Reporting. Depending on the Optionee’s country, the Optionee may be subject to foreign asset/account, exchange control, tax reporting, or other requirements which may affect the Optionee’s ability acquire or hold Stock Options or Shares under the Plan or cash received from participating in the Plan (including dividends and the proceeds arising from the sale of Shares) in a brokerage/bank account outside the Optionee’s country. The applicable laws of the Optionee’s country may require that the Optionee report such Stock Options, Shares, accounts, assets, or transactions to the applicable authorities in such country and/or repatriate funds received in connection with the Plan to the Optionee’s country within a certain time period or according to certain procedures. The Optionee acknowledges that the Optionee is responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable requirements and should consult the Optionee’s personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
23. Clawback. The Optionee acknowledges and agrees that this Award is subject in all respects to the Company’s Compensation Recovery Policy (the “Clawback Policy”), to the extent applicable, including the Company’s ability to recoup Erroneously Awarded Compensation (as defined in the Clawback Policy) thereunder. Any action by the Company to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation under the Clawback Policy from the Optionee shall not be deemed (i) an event giving rise to a right to resign for Good Reason, if applicable, or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to the Optionee or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which the Optionee is a party. This Section 23 is a material term of this Agreement.
HUBSPOT, INC.
By:
Title:
This Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Optionee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.
Dated:
Optionee’s Signature
Optionee’s name and address:
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APPENDIX
GLOBAL INCENTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
FOR EMPLOYEES
UNDER THE HUBSPOT, INC.
2024 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Appendix shall have the same meanings assigned to them in the Plan and/or the Global Incentive Stock Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”).
Terms and Conditions
This Appendix includes additional terms and conditions that govern the Optionee’s Stock Option if the Optionee works and/or resides in one of the countries listed below. If the Optionee is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Optionee is currently working and/or residing (or is considered as such for local law purposes), or the Optionee transfers employment and/or residency to a different country after the grant of this Stock Option, the Company will, in its discretion, determine the extent to which the terms and conditions contained herein will apply to the Optionee.
Notifications
This Appendix also includes information regarding certain other issues of which the Optionee should be aware with respect to the Optionee’s participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of May 2024. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that the Optionee not rely on the information noted herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of participation in the Plan because the information may be out-of-date at the time the Optionee exercises the Stock Option or sells any Shares acquired under the Plan.
In addition, the information contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to the Optionee’s particular situation. As a result, the Company is not in a position to assure the Optionee of any particular result. Accordingly, the Optionee should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Optionee’s country may apply to the Optionee’s individual situation.
If the Optionee is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Optionee is currently working and/or residing (or is considered as such for local law purposes), or if the Optionee transfers employment and/or residency to a different country after the Stock Option is granted, the notifications contained in this Appendix may not be applicable to the Optionee in the same manner.
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ALL COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE U.S., EUROPEAN UNION, EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA, AND UNITED KINGDOM
Data Privacy Notification and Consent.
(a) By accepting the Stock Option, the Optionee explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use, and transfer, in electronic or other form, of the Optionee’s personal data as described in the Agreement by and among, as applicable, the Employer, the Company and its other Affiliates for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering, and managing the Optionee’s participation in the Plan.
(b) The Optionee understands that the Company, the Employer, and other Affiliates hold certain personal information about the Optionee, including, but not limited to, the Optionee’s name, home address and telephone number, email address, date of birth, social security number, passport or other identification number (e.g., resident registration number), salary, nationality, job title, any Shares or directorships held in the Company, details of all Stock Options or any other entitlement to shares awarded, canceled, vested, unvested, or outstanding in the Optionee’s favor (“Data”), for the purpose of implementing, administering, and managing the Plan
(c) The Optionee understands that Data will be transferred to Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC, or such other stock plan service provider as may be selected by the Company in the future, which assists in the implementation, administration and management of the Plan. The Optionee understands that the recipients of the Data may be located in the United States or elsewhere, and that the recipient's country (e.g. the United States) may have different data privacy laws and protections than the Optionee’s country. The Optionee may request a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Data by contacting the Optionee’s local human resources representative. The Optionee authorizes the Company, Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC, and other possible recipients that may assist the Company (presently or in the future) with implementing, administering, and managing the Plan to receive, possess, use, retain, and transfer the Data, in electronic or other form, for the sole purpose of implementing, administering, and managing the Optionee’s participation in the Plan, including any requisite transfer of such Data as may be required to a broker, escrow agent, or other third party with whom the Shares received upon exercise of the Stock Option may be deposited. The Optionee understands that Data will be held only as long as is necessary to implement, administer, and manage the Optionee’s participation in the Plan. The Optionee may, at any time, view Data, request information about the storage and processing of Data, require any necessary amendments to Data or refuse or withdraw the consents herein, in any case without cost, by contacting the Optionee’s local human resources representative. Further, the Optionee understands that the Optionee is providing the consents herein on a purely voluntary basis. If the Optionee does not consent, or if the Optionee later seeks to revoke the consent, the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Employer will not be affected; the only consequence of refusing or withdrawing consent is that the Company would not be able to grant Stock Options or other equity awards to the Optionee or administer or maintain such awards. Therefore, the Optionee understands that refusing or withdrawing the Optionee’s consent may affect the Optionee’s ability to participate in the Plan. For more information on the consequences of the Optionee’s refusal to consent or withdrawal of consent, the Optionee understands that the Optionee may contact the local human resources representative.
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(d) Upon request of the Company or the Employer, the Optionee agrees to provide a separate executed data privacy consent form (or any other agreements or consents that may be required by the Company and/or the Employer) that the Company and/or the Employer may deem necessary to obtain from the Optionee for the purpose of administering the Optionee’s participation in the Plan in compliance with the data privacy laws in the Optionee’s country, either now or in the future. The Optionee understands and agrees that the Optionee will not be able to participate in the Plan if the Optionee fails to provide any such consent or agreement requested by the Company and/or the Employer.
CANADA
Terms and Conditions
Non-Qualified Securities. All or a portion of the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option may be “non-qualified securities” within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada). The Company may provide the Optionee with additional information and/or appropriate notification regarding the characterization of this Stock Option for Canadian income tax purposes as may be required by the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the regulations thereunder.
Method of Exercise. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan or the Option Agreement, the Optionee may not pay the Option Exercise Price by using the methods of exercise set forth in Section 2(a)(ii) of the Option Agreement or the corresponding provisions of the Plan.
The following terms and conditions apply if the Optionee resides in Quebec:
Data Privacy. The following provision supplements the “Data Privacy Notification and Consent” provision above in this Appendix:
The Optionee hereby authorizes the Company and the Company’s representatives to discuss with and obtain all relevant information from all personnel, professional or non-professional, involved in the administration and operation of the Plan for purposes that relate to the administration of the Plan. The Optionee acknowledges and agrees that the Optionee’s personal information, including any sensitive personal information, may be transferred or disclosed outside of the province of Quebec, including to the U.S. The Optionee further authorizes the Company, the Employer, its other Affiliates, and the Administrator to disclose and discuss the Plan with their advisors. The Optionee further authorizes the Company, the Employer, its other Affiliates, and the Administrator to record information and to keep such information in the Optionee’s employee file. If applicable, the Optionee also acknowledges and authorizes the Company, the Employer, its other Affiliates, and the Administrator involved in the administration of the Plan to use technology for profiling purposes and to make automated decisions that may have an impact on the Optionee’s participation in the Plan or the administration of the Plan.
Notifications
Securities Law Information. The Optionee is permitted to sell Shares acquired under the Plan through the designated broker appointed under the Plan, if any, provided the resale of Shares acquired under the Plan takes place outside Canada through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Shares are listed. The Shares are currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HUBS.”
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Notifications
Director Notification Information. Directors, shadow directors, and secretaries of an Irish Affiliate must notify such Affiliate in writing upon (i) receiving or disposing of an interest in the Company (e.g., the Stock Option, Shares, etc.), (ii) becoming aware of the event giving rise to the notification requirement, or (iii) becoming a director or secretary if such an interest exists at the time, in each case, if the interest represents more than 1% of the Company. This notification requirement also applies with respect to the interests of any spouse or children under the age of 18 of the director, shadow director, or secretary (whose interests will be attributed to the director, shadow director or secretary). The Optionee should consult with a personal legal advisor as to whether or not this notification requirement applies.
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GLOBAL NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
UNDER THE HubSpot, Inc.
2024 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
Name of Optionee:
No. of Option Shares:
Option Exercise Price per Share: $
[FMV on Grant Date]
Grant Date:
Vesting Commencement Date:
Expiration Date:
[No more than 10 years]
Pursuant to the HubSpot, Inc. 2024 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) and this Global Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement, including any additional terms and conditions for the Optionee’s country set forth in the appendix attached hereto (the “Appendix” and together with the Global Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, the “Agreement”), HubSpot, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants to the Optionee named above an option (the “Stock Option”) to purchase on or prior to the Expiration Date specified above all or part of the number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Shares”), specified above at the Option Exercise Price per Share specified above subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Plan. This Stock Option is not intended to be an “incentive stock option” under Section 422 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
1. Exercisability Schedule. No portion of this Stock Option may be exercised until such portion has become exercisable. Except as set forth below, and subject to the discretion of the Administrator to accelerate the exercisability schedule hereunder, this Stock Option shall be exercisable with respect to the following number of Option Shares on the dates indicated below so long as the Optionee remains in a Service Relationship through the applicable date:
Incremental Number of | Exercisability Date |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Optionee’s Service Relationship terminates due to the Optionee’s death, then the Option Shares shall be deemed fully vested and exercisable upon the date of the Optionee’s death.
Once exercisable, this Stock Option shall continue to be exercisable at any time or times prior to the close of business on the Expiration Date, subject to the provisions hereof and of the Plan.
2. Manner of Exercise.
(a) The Optionee may exercise this Stock Option only in the following manner: from time to time on or prior to the Expiration Date of this Stock Option, the Optionee may give written notice to the Administrator of the Optionee’s election to exercise any exercisable portion of this Stock Option at the time of such notice and purchase the corresponding Option Shares. This notice shall specify the number of Option Shares to be purchased.
Payment of the Option Exercise Price for the Option Shares may be made by one or more of the following methods: (i) in cash, by certified or bank check or other instrument acceptable to the Administrator; (ii) if permitted by the Administrator, through the delivery (or attestation to the ownership) of Shares that have been purchased by the Optionee on the open market or that are beneficially owned by the Optionee and are not then subject to any restrictions under any Company plan and that otherwise satisfy any holding periods as may be required by the Administrator; (iii) by the Optionee delivering to the Company a properly executed exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to a broker to promptly deliver to the Company cash or a check payable and acceptable to the Company to pay the Option Exercise Price, provided that in the event the Optionee chooses to pay the Option Exercise Price as so provided, the Optionee and the broker shall comply with such procedures and enter into such agreements of indemnity and other agreements as the Administrator shall prescribe as a condition of such payment procedure; (iv) if permitted by the Administrator, by a “net exercise” arrangement pursuant to which the Company will reduce the number of Option Shares issuable upon exercise by the largest whole number of Shares with a Fair Market Value that does not exceed the aggregate Option Exercise Price; or (v) a combination of (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) above. Payment instruments will be received subject to collection.
The transfer to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent of the Option Shares will be contingent upon (x) the Company’s receipt from the Optionee of the full Option Exercise Price for the Option Shares, as set forth above, (y) the fulfillment of any other requirements contained herein or in the Plan or in any other agreement or provision of laws, and (z) the receipt by the Company of any agreement, statement or other evidence that the Company may require to satisfy itself that the issuance of Option Shares and any subsequent resale of the Option Shares will be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In the event the Optionee chooses (and the Administrator permits the Optionee) to pay the Option Exercise Price by previously-owned Shares through the attestation method, the number of Shares transferred to the Optionee upon the exercise of the Stock Option shall be net of the Shares attested to.
(b) The Shares purchased upon exercise of this Stock Option shall be transferred to the Optionee on the records of the Company or of the transfer agent upon compliance
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to the satisfaction of the Administrator with all requirements under applicable laws or regulations in connection with such transfer and with the requirements hereof and of the Plan. The determination of the Administrator as to such compliance shall be final and binding on the Optionee. The Optionee shall not be deemed to be the holder of, or to have any of the rights of a holder with respect to, any Option Shares unless and until this Stock Option has been exercised pursuant to the terms hereof, the Company or the transfer agent has transferred the Option Shares to the Optionee, and the Optionee’s name has been entered as the shareholder of record on the books of the Company. Thereupon, the Optionee shall have full voting, dividend and other ownership rights with respect to such Option Shares.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision hereof or of the Plan, no portion of this Stock Option shall be exercisable after the Expiration Date hereof.
3. Termination of Service Relationship. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship terminates, the period within which to exercise the Stock Option may be subject to earlier termination as set forth below.
(a) Termination Due to Death. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship terminates by reason of the Optionee’s death, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee for a period of 12 months from the date of death or until the Expiration Date, if earlier.
(b) Termination Due to Disability. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship terminates by reason of the Optionee’s disability (as determined by the Administrator), any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date, to the extent exercisable on the date of such termination, may thereafter be exercised by the Optionee for a period of 12 months from the date of termination or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of termination shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.
(c) Termination for Cause. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship is terminated by the Company or an Affiliate for Cause, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date shall terminate immediately and be of no further force and effect.
(d) Other Termination. If the Optionee’s Service Relationship terminates for any reason other than the Optionee’s death, the Optionee’s disability, or Cause, and unless otherwise determined by the Administrator, any portion of this Stock Option outstanding on such date may be exercised, to the extent exercisable on the date of termination, for a period of three months from the date of termination or until the Expiration Date, if earlier. Any portion of this Stock Option that is not exercisable on the date of termination shall terminate immediately and be of no further force or effect.
The Administrator’s determination of the reason for termination and the date of termination of the Optionee’s Service Relationship shall be conclusive and binding on the Optionee and the Optionee’s representatives or legatees.
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4. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Stock Option shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.
5. Transferability. This Agreement is personal to the Optionee, is non-assignable and is not transferable in any manner, by operation of law or otherwise, other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. This Stock Option is exercisable, during the Optionee’s lifetime, only by the Optionee, and thereafter, only by the Optionee’s legal representative or legatee.
6. Responsibility for Taxes.
(a) The Optionee acknowledges that, regardless of any action taken by the Company or, if different, the Affiliate employing the Optionee (the “Employer”), the ultimate liability for all income tax, social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax‑related items related to the Optionee’s participation in the Plan and legally applicable to the Optionee or deemed by the Company or the Employer in its discretion to be an appropriate charge to the Optionee even if legally applicable to the Company or the Employer (“Tax-Related Items”) is and remains the Optionee’s responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. The Optionee further acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of this Stock Option, including, but not limited to, the grant, vesting or exercise of this Stock Option, the subsequent sale of Shares acquired pursuant to such exercise and the receipt of any dividends; and (ii) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of this Stock Option to reduce or eliminate the Optionee’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Optionee is subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction, the Optionee acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction.
(b) In connection with any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Optionee agrees to make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company and/or the Employer to satisfy all Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Optionee authorizes the Company and/or the Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations or rights with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following: (i) withholding from the Optionee’s wages or other cash compensation payable to the Optionee; (ii) allowing or requiring the Optionee to make a cash payment to cover the Tax-Related Items; (iii) withholding from proceeds of the sale of Shares acquired upon exercise of this Stock Option either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Optionee’s behalf pursuant to this authorization without further consent); (iv) withholding from the Shares to be issued to the Optionee upon exercise of this Stock Option; or (v) any other method of withholding determined by the Company and permitted by applicable law; provided, however, that that if the Optionee is a Section 16 officer of the Company under the Exchange Act, the obligation for Tax-Related Items may be satisfied only by one or a combination of methods (i), (ii) and (iii) above.
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(c) The Company and/or the Employer may withhold or account for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory or other withholding rates, including maximum rates applicable in the Optionee’s jurisdiction. In the event of over-withholding the Optionee may receive a refund of any over-withheld amount in cash through the Employer's normal payroll processes (with no entitlement to the equivalent in Stock) or, if not refunded, the Optionee may be able to seek a refund from the local tax authorities. In the event of under-withholding, the Optionee may be required to pay additional Tax-Related Items directly to the local tax authorities or to the Company and/or the Employer. If the obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied by withholding in Shares, for tax purposes, the Optionee is deemed to have been issued the full number of Shares subject to the exercised Stock Option, notwithstanding that a number of the Shares is held back solely for the purpose of paying the Tax-Related Items.
(d) The Optionee agrees to pay to the Company or the Employer any amount of Tax-Related Items that the Company or the Employer may be required to withhold or account for as a result of the Optionee’s participation in the Plan that cannot be satisfied by the means previously described. The Company may refuse to issue or deliver the Shares, or the proceeds of the sale of Shares, if the Optionee fails to comply with the Optionee’s obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.
7. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. The Employer is not obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Optionee’s Service Relationship, and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Employer to terminate the Optionee’s Service Relationship at any time.
8. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Stock Option and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.
9. Nature of Grant. By accepting this Stock Option, the Optionee acknowledges, understands and agrees that:
(a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature, and may be modified, amended, suspended, or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by the Plan;
(b) the grant of this Stock Option is exceptional, voluntary, and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of stock options, or benefits in lieu of stock options, even if stock options have been granted in the past;
(c) all decisions with respect to future stock option or other grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company;
(d) the Optionee is voluntarily participating in the Plan;
(e) this Stock Option and the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option, and the income from and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation;
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(f) the grant of this Stock Option shall not be interpreted as forming or amending any Service Relationship with the Company or any Affiliate (including the Employer);
(g) unless otherwise agreed with the Company, this Stock Option and the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option, and the income from and value of same, are not granted as consideration for, or in connection with, the service the Optionee may provide as a director of a Subsidiary;
(h) this Stock Option and the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for purposes of, including, without limitation, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, holiday-pay, long-service awards, pension or retirement or welfare benefits, or similar payments;
(i) the future value of the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty;
(j) if the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option do not increase in value, this Stock Option will have no value;
(k) if the Optionee exercises this Stock Option and acquires Shares, the value of such shares may increase or decrease in value, even below the Option Exercise Price;
(l) no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of this Stock Option resulting from the termination of the Optionee’s Service Relationship (for any reason whatsoever, whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of applicable employment or other laws in the jurisdiction where the Optionee is employed or the terms of the Optionee’s employment agreement, if any);
(m) unless otherwise provided in the Plan or by the Company in its discretion, this Stock Option and the benefits evidenced by this Agreement do not create any entitlement to have this Stock Option or any such benefits transferred to, or assumed by, another company nor to be exchanged, cashed out or substituted for, in connection with any corporate transaction affecting the Shares; and
(n) if the Optionee resides and/or works in a country outside the United States, the following shall apply:
(i) this Stock Option and any Option Shares subject to this Stock Option, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purpose; and
(ii) neither the Company, the Employer, or any other Affiliate shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between the Optionee’s local currency and the United States dollar that may affect the value of this Stock Option or of any amounts due to the Optionee pursuant to the exercise of this Stock Option or the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired upon exercise.
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10. Appendix. Notwithstanding any provision of this Global Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, if the Optionee resides in a country outside the United States or is otherwise subject to the laws of a country other than the United States, this Stock Option shall be subject to the additional terms and conditions set forth in the Appendix for the Optionee’s country, if any. Moreover, if the Optionee relocates to one of the countries included in the Appendix during the term of the Stock Option, the terms and conditions for such country shall apply to the Optionee, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. The Appendix forms part of this Agreement.
11. Language. The Optionee acknowledges that the Optionee is proficient in the English language, or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, so as to allow the Optionee to understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If the Optionee has received this Agreement, or any other documents related to this Stock Option and/or the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control, unless otherwise required under applicable laws.
12. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Optionee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.
13. Waivers. The Optionee acknowledges that a waiver by the Company of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, or of any subsequent breach by the Optionee or any other grantee.
14. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, applied without regard to conflict of law principles.
15. Venue. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises directly or indirectly from the relationship of the parties evidenced by this Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State of Massachusetts and agree that such litigation shall be conducted only in the courts of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, or the federal courts for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where this grant is made and/or to be performed, and no other courts.
16. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions are determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable.
17. Imposition of Other Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on this Stock Option and the Shares acquired upon exercise of this Stock Option, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require the Optionee to accept any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
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18. Electronic Delivery and Participation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. The Optionee hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agree to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
19. Compliance with Law. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an available exemption from any registration, qualification or other legal requirement applicable to the Stock, the Company shall not be required to permit the exercise of this Stock Option and/or deliver any Shares prior to the completion of any registration or qualification of the Shares under any U.S. or non-U.S. local, state, or federal securities or other applicable law or under rulings or regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or of any other governmental regulatory body, or prior to obtaining any approval or other clearance from any U.S. or non-U.S. local, state, or federal governmental agency, which registration, qualification, or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Optionee understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Shares with the SEC or any state or non-U.S. securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the Shares subject to this Stock Option. Further, the Optionee agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend this Agreement without the Optionee’s consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of the Shares subject to this Stock Option.
20. Insider Trading Restrictions / Market Abuse Laws. By accepting this Stock Option, the Optionee acknowledges that the Optionee is bound by all the terms and conditions of any Company’s insider trading policy as may be in effect from time to time. The Optionee further acknowledges that, depending on the Optionee’s country, the broker’s country or the country in which the Shares are listed, the Optionee may be or may become subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws which may affect the Optionee’s ability to accept, acquire, sell, or otherwise dispose of Shares, rights to Shares (e.g., this Stock Option), or rights linked to the value of Shares under the Plan during such times as the Optionee is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws in the applicable jurisdictions). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Optionee placed before the Optionee possessed inside information. Furthermore, the Optionee could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party, which may include fellow employees and (ii) “tipping” third parties or causing them otherwise to buy or sell securities. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any Company’s insider trading policy as may be in effect from time to time. The Optionee acknowledges that it is the Optionee’s responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Optionee should speak to the Optionee’s personal advisor on this matter.
21. Foreign Asset/Account, Exchange Control and Tax Reporting. Depending on the Optionee’s country, the Optionee may be subject to foreign asset/account, exchange control, tax reporting, or other requirements which may affect the Optionee’s ability acquire or hold Stock Options or Shares under the Plan or cash received from participating in the Plan (including
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dividends and the proceeds arising from the sale of Shares) in a brokerage/bank account outside the Optionee’s country. The applicable laws of the Optionee’s country may require that the Optionee report such Stock Options, Shares, accounts, assets. or transactions to the applicable authorities in such country and/or repatriate funds received in connection with the Plan to the Optionee’s country within a certain time period or according to certain procedures. The Optionee acknowledges that the Optionee is responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable requirements and should consult the Optionee’s personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
22. Clawback. The Optionee acknowledges and agrees that this Award is subject in all respects to the Company’s Compensation Recovery Policy (the “Clawback Policy”), to the extent applicable, including the Company’s ability to recoup Erroneously Awarded Compensation (as defined in the Clawback Policy) thereunder. Any action by the Company to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation under the Clawback Policy from the Optionee shall not be deemed (i) an event giving rise to a right to resign for Good Reason, if applicable, or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to the Optionee or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which the Optionee is a party. This Section 22 is a material term of this Agreement.
HUBSPOT, INC.
By:
Title:
This Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Optionee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.
Dated:
Optionee’s Signature
Optionee’s name and address:
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APPENDIX
Global NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
FOR EMPLOYEES
UNDER THE HUBSPOT, INC.
2024 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Appendix shall have the same meanings assigned to them in the Plan and/or the Global Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”).
Terms and Conditions
This Appendix includes additional terms and conditions that govern the Optionee’s Stock Option if the Optionee works and/or resides in one of the countries listed below. If the Optionee is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Optionee is currently working and/or residing (or is considered as such for local law purposes), or the Optionee transfers employment and/or residency to a different country after the grant of this Stock Option, the Company will, in its discretion, determine the extent to which the terms and conditions contained herein will apply to the Optionee.
Notifications
This Appendix also includes information regarding certain other issues of which the Optionee should be aware with respect to the Optionee’s participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of May 2024. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that the Optionee not rely on the information noted herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of participation in the Plan because the information may be out-of-date at the time the Optionee exercises the Stock Option or sells any Shares acquired under the Plan.
In addition, the information contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to the Optionee’s particular situation. As a result, the Company is not in a position to assure the Optionee of any particular result. Accordingly, the Optionee should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Optionee’s country may apply to the Optionee’s individual situation.
If the Optionee is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Optionee is currently working and/or residing (or is considered as such for local law purposes), or if the Optionee transfers employment and/or residency to a different country after the Stock Option is granted, the notifications contained in this Appendix may not be applicable to the Optionee in the same manner.
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ALL COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE U.S., EUROPEAN UNION, EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA, AND UNITED KINGDOM
Data Privacy Notification and Consent.
(a) By accepting the Stock Option, the Optionee explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use, and transfer, in electronic or other form, of the Optionee’s personal data as described in the Agreement by and among, as applicable, the Employer, the Company and its other Affiliates for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering. and managing the Optionee’s participation in the Plan.
(b) The Optionee understands that the Company, the Employer, and other Affiliates hold certain personal information about the Optionee, including, but not limited to, the Optionee’s name, home address and telephone number, email address, date of birth, social security number, passport or other identification number (e.g., resident registration number), salary, nationality, job title, any Shares or directorships held in the Company, details of all Stock Options or any other entitlement to shares awarded, canceled, vested, unvested, or outstanding in the Optionee’s favor (“Data”), for the purpose of implementing, administering, and managing the Plan
(c) The Optionee understands that Data will be transferred to Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC, or such other stock plan service provider as may be selected by the Company in the future, which assists in the implementation, administration, and management of the Plan. The Optionee understands that the recipients of the Data may be located in the United States or elsewhere, and that the recipient's country (e.g. the United States) may have different data privacy laws and protections than the Optionee’s country. The Optionee may request a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Data by contacting the Optionee’s local human resources representative. The Optionee authorizes the Company, Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC, and other possible recipients that may assist the Company (presently or in the future) with implementing, administering, and managing the Plan to receive, possess, use, retain, and transfer the Data, in electronic or other form, for the sole purpose of implementing, administering, and managing the Optionee’s participation in the Plan, including any requisite transfer of such Data as may be required to a broker, escrow agent, or other third party with whom the Shares received upon exercise of the Stock Option may be deposited. The Optionee understands that Data will be held only as long as is necessary to implement, administer, and manage the Optionee’s participation in the Plan. The Optionee may, at any time, view Data, request information about the storage and processing of Data, require any necessary amendments to Data or refuse or withdraw the consents herein, in any case without cost, by contacting the Optionee’s local human resources representative. Further, the Optionee understands that the Optionee is providing the consents herein on a purely voluntary basis. If the Optionee does not consent, or if the Optionee later seeks to revoke the consent, the Optionee’s Service Relationship with the Employer will not be affected; the only consequence of refusing or withdrawing consent is that the Company would not be able to grant Stock Options or other equity awards to the Optionee or administer or maintain such awards. Therefore, the Optionee understands that refusing or withdrawing the Optionee’s consent may affect the Optionee’s ability to participate in the Plan. For more information on the
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consequences of the Optionee’s refusal to consent or withdrawal of consent, the Optionee understands that the Optionee may contact the local human resources representative.
(d) Upon request of the Company or the Employer, the Optionee agrees to provide a separate executed data privacy consent form (or any other agreements or consents that may be required by the Company and/or the Employer) that the Company and/or the Employer may deem necessary to obtain from the Optionee for the purpose of administering the Optionee’s participation in the Plan in compliance with the data privacy laws in the Optionee’s country, either now or in the future. The Optionee understands and agrees that the Optionee will not be able to participate in the Plan if the Optionee fails to provide any such consent or agreement requested by the Company and/or the Employer.
CANADA
Terms and Conditions
Non-Qualified Securities. All or a portion of the Option Shares subject to this Stock Option may be “non-qualified securities” within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada). The Company may provide the Optionee with additional information and/or appropriate notification regarding the characterization of this Stock Option for Canadian income tax purposes as may be required by the Income Tax Act (Canada) and the regulations thereunder.
Method of Exercise. Notwithstanding any provision of the Plan or the Option Agreement, the Optionee may not pay the Option Exercise Price by using the methods of exercise set forth in Section 2(a)(ii) and (iv) of the Option Agreement or the corresponding provisions of the Plan.
The following terms and conditions apply if the Optionee resides in Quebec:
Data Privacy. The following provision supplements the “Data Privacy Notification and Consent” provision above in this Appendix:
The Optionee hereby authorizes the Company and the Company’s representatives to discuss with and obtain all relevant information from all personnel, professional or non-professional, involved in the administration and operation of the Plan for purposes that relate to the administration of the Plan. The Optionee acknowledges and agrees that the Optionee’s personal information, including any sensitive personal information, may be transferred or disclosed outside of the province of Quebec, including to the U.S. The Optionee further authorizes the Company, the Employer, its other Affiliates, and the Administrator to disclose and discuss the Plan with their advisors. The Optionee further authorizes the Company, the Employer, its other Affiliates, and the Administrator to record information and to keep such information in the Optionee’s employee file. If applicable, the Optionee also acknowledges and authorizes the Company, the Employer, its other Affiliates, and the Administrator involved in the administration of the Plan to use technology for profiling purposes and to make automated decisions that may have an impact on the Optionee’s participation in the Plan or the administration of the Plan.
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Notifications
Securities Law Information. The Optionee is permitted to sell Shares acquired under the Plan through the designated broker appointed under the Plan, if any, provided the resale of Shares acquired under the Plan takes place outside Canada through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Shares are listed. The Shares are currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HUBS.”
IRELAND
Notifications
Director Notification Information. Directors, shadow directors, and secretaries of an Irish Affiliate must notify such Affiliate in writing upon (i) receiving or disposing of an interest in the Company (e.g., the Stock Option, Shares, etc.), (ii) becoming aware of the event giving rise to the notification requirement, or (iii) becoming a director or secretary if such an interest exists at the time, in each case, if the interest represents more than 1% of the Company. This notification requirement also applies with respect to the interests of any spouse or children under the age of 18 of the director, shadow director, or secretary (whose interests will be attributed to the director, shadow director or secretary). The Optionee should consult with a personal legal advisor as to whether or not this notification requirement applies.
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GLOBAL RESTRICTED Stock UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT
UNDER THE HubSpot, inc.
2024 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
Name of Grantee:
No. of Restricted Stock Units:
Grant Date:
Vesting Commencement Date:
Pursuant to the HubSpot, Inc. 2024 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (as amended from time to time, the “Plan”) and this Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, including any additional terms and conditions for the Grantee’s country set forth in the appendix attached hereto (the “Appendix” and together with the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, the “Agreement”), HubSpot, Inc. (the “Company”) hereby grants an award of the number of Restricted Stock Units listed above (an “Award”) to the Grantee named above. Each Restricted Stock Unit shall relate to one share of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Shares”), of the Company.
1. Restrictions on Transfer of Award. This Award may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise encumbered or disposed of by the Grantee, and any Shares issuable with respect to the Award may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned or otherwise encumbered or disposed of until (i) the Restricted Stock Units have vested as provided in Paragraph 2 of this Agreement and (ii) Shares have been issued to the Grantee in accordance with the terms of the Plan and this Agreement.
2. Vesting of Restricted Stock Units. The restrictions and conditions of Paragraph 1 of this Agreement shall lapse on the vesting dates (each such date, a “Vesting Date”) specified in the following schedule so long as the Grantee remains in a Service Relationship through the applicable Vesting Date. If a series of Vesting Dates is specified, then the restrictions and conditions in Paragraph 1 shall lapse only with respect to the number of Restricted Stock Units specified as vested on such Vesting Date.
Incremental Number of | Vesting Date |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
_____________ (___%) | ____________ |
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that the Grantee’s Service Relationship terminates due to the Grantee’s death, then the Restricted Stock Units shall be deemed fully vested upon the date of the Grantee’s death. The Administrator may at any time accelerate the vesting schedule specified in this Paragraph 2.
3. Termination of Service Relationship. If the Grantee’s Service Relationship terminates for any reason (including disability) prior to the satisfaction of the vesting conditions set forth in Paragraph 2 above, any Restricted Stock Units that have not vested as of such date shall automatically and without notice terminate and be forfeited, and neither the Grantee nor any of the Grantee’s successors, heirs, assigns or personal representatives will thereafter have any further rights or interests in such unvested Restricted Stock Units.
4. Issuance of Shares. As soon as practicable following each Vesting Date (but in no event later than two and one-half months after the end of the year in which the Vesting Date occurs), the Company shall issue to the Grantee (or in the event of the Grantee’s death, the Grantee’s designated beneficiary or the Grantee’s estate or legal heirs if the Grantee has not designated a beneficiary) the number of Shares equal to the aggregate number of Restricted Stock Units that have vested pursuant to Paragraph 2 of this Agreement on such Vesting Date, rounded down to the nearest whole share, and the Grantee (or the Grantee’s designated beneficiary or estate, as applicable) shall thereafter have all the rights of a stockholder of the Company with respect to such Shares. No fractional Shares shall be issued.
5. Incorporation of Plan. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, this Agreement shall be subject to and governed by all the terms and conditions of the Plan, including the powers of the Administrator set forth in Section 2(b) of the Plan. Capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meanings specified in the Plan, unless a different meaning is specified herein.
6. Responsibility for Taxes.
(a) The Grantee acknowledges that, regardless of any action taken by the Company or any Affiliate with which the Grantee has a Service Relationship (the “Employer”), the ultimate liability for all income tax, social insurance, payroll tax, fringe benefits tax, payment on account or other tax‑related items related to the Grantee’s participation in the Plan and legally applicable to the Grantee (“Tax-Related Items”) are and remains the Grantee’s responsibility and may exceed the amount, if any, actually withheld by the Company or the Employer. The Grantee further acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (i) make no representations or undertakings regarding the treatment of any Tax-Related Items in connection with any aspect of the Restricted Stock Units, including, but not limited to, the grant, vesting, or settlement of the Restricted Stock Units, the subsequent sale of Shares acquired pursuant to such settlement, and the receipt of any dividends; and (ii) do not commit to and are under no obligation to structure the terms of the grant or any aspect of the Restricted Stock Units to reduce or eliminate the Grantee’s liability for Tax-Related Items or achieve any particular tax result. Further, if the Grantee is subject to Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction, the Grantee acknowledges that the Company and/or the Employer (or former employer, as applicable) may be required to withhold or account for Tax-Related Items in more than one jurisdiction.
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(b) Prior to any relevant taxable or tax withholding event, as applicable, the Grantee agrees to make adequate arrangements satisfactory to the Company and/or the Employer to satisfy all Tax-Related Items. In this regard, the Grantee authorizes the Company and/or the Employer, or their respective agents, at their discretion, to satisfy any applicable withholding obligations or rights with regard to all Tax-Related Items by one or a combination of the following: (i) withholding from the Grantee’s wages or other cash compensation payable to the Grantee; (ii) withholding from proceeds of the sale of Shares acquired upon settlement of the Restricted Stock Units either through a voluntary sale or through a mandatory sale arranged by the Company (on the Grantee’s behalf pursuant to this authorization without further consent); (iii) withholding from Shares to be issued to the Grantee upon settlement of the Restricted Stock Units; or (iv) any other method of withholding determined by the Company and permitted by applicable law; provided, however, that that if the Grantee is a Section 16 officer of the Company under the Exchange Act, then any Tax-Related Items shall be withheld only by using alternative (iii).
(c) Depending on the withholding method, the Company and/or the Employer may withhold or account for Tax-Related Items by considering statutory or other withholding rates, including maximum rates applicable in the Grantee’s jurisdiction. In the event of over-withholding, the Grantee may receive a refund of any over-withheld amount in cash through the Employer’s normal payroll processes (with no entitlement to the equivalent in Shares) or, if not refunded, the Grantee may be able to seek a refund from the local tax authorities. In the event of under-withholding, the Grantee may be required to pay additional Tax-Related Items directly to the local tax authorities or to the Company and/or the Employer. If the obligation for Tax-Related Items is satisfied by withholding in Shares, for tax purposes, the Grantee is deemed to have been issued the full number of Shares subject to the vested Restricted Stock Units, notwithstanding that a number of the Shares is held back solely for the purpose of paying the Tax-Related Items.
(d) The Grantee agrees to pay to the Company or the Employer any amount of Tax-Related Items that the Company or the Employer may be required to withhold or account for as a result of the Grantee’s participation in the Plan that cannot be satisfied by the means previously described. The Company may refuse to issue or deliver the Shares, or the proceeds of the sale of Shares, if the Grantee fails to comply with the Grantee’s obligations in connection with the Tax-Related Items.
7. Section 409A of the Code. This Agreement shall be interpreted in such a manner that all provisions relating to the settlement of the Award are exempt from the requirements of Section 409A as “short-term deferrals” as described in Section 409A.
8. No Obligation to Continue Service Relationship. The Employer is not obligated by or as a result of the Plan or this Agreement to continue the Grantee’s Service Relationship, and neither the Plan nor this Agreement shall interfere in any way with the right of the Employer to terminate the Grantee’s Service Relationship at any time.
9. Integration. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to this Award and supersedes all prior agreements and discussions between the parties concerning such subject matter.
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10. Nature of Grant. In accepting the Award, the Grantee acknowledges, understands and agrees that:
(a) the Plan is established voluntarily by the Company, it is discretionary in nature, and may be amended, suspended, or terminated by the Company at any time, to the extent permitted by the Plan;
(b) the grant of the Restricted Stock Units is exceptional, voluntary, and occasional and does not create any contractual or other right to receive future grants of Restricted Stock Units, or benefits in lieu of Restricted Stock Units, even if Restricted Stock Units have been granted in the past;
(c) all decisions with respect to future Restricted Stock Units or other grants, if any, will be at the sole discretion of the Company;
(d) the Grantee is voluntarily participating in the Plan;
(e) the Restricted Stock Units and any Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units, and the income from and value of same, are not intended to replace any pension rights or compensation;
(f) the grant of the Restricted Stock Units shall not be interpreted as forming or amending any Service Relationship with the Company or any Affiliate (including the Employer);
(g) unless otherwise agreed with the Company, the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units, and the income from and value of same, are not granted as consideration for, or in connection with, the service the Grantee may provide as a director of a Subsidiary;
(h) the Restricted Stock Units and any Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for purposes of, including, without limitation, calculating any severance, resignation, termination, redundancy, dismissal, end-of-service payments, bonuses, long-service awards, holiday pay, pension or retirement or welfare benefits, or similar mandatory payments;
(i) the future value of the Shares underlying the Restricted Stock Units is unknown, indeterminable, and cannot be predicted with certainty;
(j) no claim or entitlement to compensation or damages shall arise from forfeiture of the Restricted Stock Units resulting from the termination of the Grantee’s Service Relationship (for any reason whatsoever, whether or not later found to be invalid or in breach of labor laws in the jurisdiction where the Grantee is employed or the terms of the Grantee’s employment agreement, if any);
(k) unless otherwise provided in the Plan or by the Company in its discretion, the Restricted Stock Units and the benefits evidenced by this Agreement do not create any entitlement to have the Restricted Stock Units or any such benefits transferred to, or assumed by,
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another company nor to be exchanged, cashed out, or substituted for, in connection with any corporate transaction affecting the Shares; and
(l) if the Grantee resides and/or works in a country outside the United States, the following shall apply:
(i) the Restricted Stock Units and any Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units, and the income from and value of same, are not part of normal or expected compensation for any purpose; and
(ii) neither the Company, the Employer nor any other Affiliate shall be liable for any foreign exchange rate fluctuation between the Grantee’s local currency and the United States dollar that may affect the value of the Restricted Stock Units or of any amounts due to the Grantee pursuant to the settlement of the Restricted Stock Units or the subsequent sale of any Shares acquired upon settlement.
11. Appendix. Notwithstanding any provision of this Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, if the Grantee resides in a country outside the United States or is otherwise subject to the laws of a country other than the United States, the Restricted Stock Units shall be subject to the additional terms and conditions set forth in the Appendix for the Grantee’s country, if any. Moreover, if the Grantee relocates to one of the countries included in the Appendix during the term of the Restricted Stock Units, the terms and conditions for such country shall apply to the Grantee, to the extent the Company determines that the application of such terms and conditions is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons. The Appendix forms part of this Agreement.
12. Language. The Grantee acknowledges that the Grantee is proficient in the English language or has consulted with an advisor who is sufficiently proficient in English, so as to allow the Grantee to understand the terms and conditions of this Agreement. If the Grantee has received this Agreement, or any other documents related to the Restricted Stock Units and/or the Plan translated into a language other than English and if the meaning of the translated version is different than the English version, the English version will control, unless otherwise required under applicable laws.
13. Notices. Notices hereunder shall be mailed or delivered to the Company at its principal place of business and shall be mailed or delivered to the Grantee at the address on file with the Company or, in either case, at such other address as one party may subsequently furnish to the other party in writing.
14. Waivers. The Grantee acknowledges that a waiver by the Company of breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any other provision of this Agreement, or of any subsequent breach by the Grantee or any other grantee.
15. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Delaware, applied without regard to conflict of law principles.
16. Venue. For purposes of litigating any dispute that arises directly or indirectly from the relationship of the parties evidenced by this Agreement, the parties hereby submit to and
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consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State of Massachusetts and agree that such litigation shall be conducted only in the courts of Middlesex County, Massachusetts, or the federal courts for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, where this grant is made and/or to be performed, and no other courts.
17. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement are severable and if any one or more provisions are determined to be illegal or otherwise unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless be binding and enforceable.
18. Imposition of Other Requirements. The Company reserves the right to impose other requirements on the Restricted Stock Units and the Shares acquired upon settlement of the Restricted Stock Units, to the extent the Company determines it is necessary or advisable for legal or administrative reasons, and to require the Grantee to accept any additional agreements or undertakings that may be necessary to accomplish the foregoing.
19. Electronic Delivery and Participation. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decide to deliver any documents related to current or future participation in the Plan by electronic means. The Grantee hereby consents to receive such documents by electronic delivery and agree to participate in the Plan through an on-line or electronic system established and maintained by the Company or a third party designated by the Company.
20. Compliance with Law. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, unless there is an available exemption from any registration, qualification, or other legal requirement applicable to the Shares, the Company shall not be required to permit the vesting of the Restricted Stock Units and/or deliver any Shares prior to the completion of any registration or qualification of the Shares under any U.S. or non-U.S. local, state or federal securities or other applicable law or under rulings or regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or of any other governmental regulatory body, or prior to obtaining any approval or other clearance from any U.S. or non-U.S. local, state, or federal governmental agency, which registration, qualification, or approval the Company shall, in its absolute discretion, deem necessary or advisable. The Grantee understands that the Company is under no obligation to register or qualify the Shares with the SEC or any state or non-U.S. securities commission or to seek approval or clearance from any governmental authority for the issuance or sale of the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units. Further, the Grantee agrees that the Company shall have unilateral authority to amend this Agreement without the Grantee’s consent to the extent necessary to comply with securities or other laws applicable to issuance of the Shares subject to the Restricted Stock Units.
21. Insider Trading Restrictions / Market Abuse Laws. By accepting the Restricted Stock Units, the Grantee acknowledges that the Grantee is bound by all the terms and conditions of any Company’s insider trading policy as may be in effect from time to time. The Grantee further acknowledges that, depending on the Grantee’s country, the broker’s country or the country in which the Shares are listed, the Grantee may be or may become subject to insider trading restrictions and/or market abuse laws which may affect the Grantee’s ability to accept, acquire, sell or otherwise dispose of Shares, rights to Shares (e.g., the Restricted Stock Units), or rights linked to the value of Shares under the Plan during such times as the Grantee is considered to have “inside information” regarding the Company (as defined by the laws in the applicable
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jurisdictions). Local insider trading laws and regulations may prohibit the cancellation or amendment of orders the Grantee placed before the Grantee possessed inside information. Furthermore, the Grantee could be prohibited from (i) disclosing the inside information to any third party, which may include fellow employees, and (ii) “tipping” third parties or causing them otherwise to buy or sell securities. Any restrictions under these laws or regulations are separate from and in addition to any restrictions that may be imposed under any Company’s insider trading policy as may be in effect from time to time. The Grantee acknowledges that it is the Grantee’s responsibility to comply with any applicable restrictions, and the Grantee should speak to the Grantee’s personal advisor on this matter.
22. Foreign Asset/Account, Exchange Control and Tax Reporting. Depending on the Grantee’s country, the Grantee may be subject to foreign asset/account, exchange control, tax reporting, or other requirements which may affect the Grantee’s ability acquire or hold Restricted Stock Units or Shares under the Plan or cash received from participating in the Plan (including dividends and the proceeds arising from the sale of Shares) in a brokerage/bank account outside the Grantee’s country. The applicable laws of the Grantee’s country may require that the Grantee report such Restricted Stock Units, Shares, accounts, assets, or transactions to the applicable authorities in such country and/or repatriate funds received in connection with the Plan to the Grantee’s country within a certain time period or according to certain procedures. The Grantee acknowledges that the Grantee is responsible for ensuring compliance with any applicable requirements and should consult the Grantee’s personal legal advisor to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
23. Clawback. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that this Award is subject in all respects to the Company’s Compensation Recovery Policy (the “Clawback Policy”), to the extent applicable, including the Company’s ability to recoup Erroneously Awarded Compensation (as defined in the Clawback Policy) thereunder. Any action by the Company to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation under the Clawback Policy from the Grantee shall not be deemed (i) an event giving rise to a right to resign for Good Reason, if applicable, or serve as a basis for a claim of constructive termination under any benefits or compensation arrangement applicable to the Grantee or (ii) to constitute a breach of a contract or other arrangement to which the Grantee is a party. This Paragraph 23 is a material term of this Agreement.
HUBSPOT, INC.
By:
Title:
This Agreement is hereby accepted and the terms and conditions thereof hereby agreed to by the undersigned. Electronic acceptance of this Agreement pursuant to the Company’s instructions to the Grantee (including through an online acceptance process) is acceptable.
Dated:
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Grantee’s Signature
Grantee’s name and address:
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APPENDIX
GLOBAL RESTRICTED Stock UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT
UNDER THE HubSpot, inc.
2024 STOCK OPTION AND INCENTIVE PLAN
Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Appendix shall have the same meanings assigned to them in the Plan and/or the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.
Terms and Conditions
This Appendix includes additional terms and conditions that govern the Restricted Stock Units if the Grantee works and/or resides in one of the countries listed below. If the Grantee is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Grantee is currently working and/or residing (or is considered as such for local law purposes), or the Grantee transfers employment and/or residency to a different country after the Restricted Stock Units are granted, the Company will, in its discretion, determine the extent to which the terms and conditions contained herein will apply to the Grantee.
Notifications
This Appendix also includes information regarding certain other issues of which the Grantee should be aware with respect to the Grantee’s participation in the Plan. The information is based on the securities, exchange control and other laws in effect in the respective countries as of May 2024. Such laws are often complex and change frequently. As a result, the Company strongly recommends that the Grantee not rely on the information noted herein as the only source of information relating to the consequences of participation in the Plan because the information may be out-of-date at the time the Grantee vests in the Restricted Stock Units or sells any Shares acquired under the Plan.
In addition, the information contained herein is general in nature and may not apply to the Grantee’s particular situation. As a result, the Company is not in a position to assure the Grantee of any particular result. Accordingly, the Grantee should seek appropriate professional advice as to how the relevant laws in the Grantee’s country may apply to the Grantee’s individual situation.
If the Grantee is a citizen or resident of a country other than the one in which the Grantee is currently working and/or residing (or is considered as such for local law purposes), or if the Grantee transfers employment and/or residency to a different country after the Restricted Stock Units are granted, the notifications contained in this Appendix may not be applicable to the Grantee in the same manner.
ALL COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE U.S., EUROPEAN UNION, EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA, AND UNITED KINGDOM
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Data Privacy Notification and Consent.
(a) By accepting the Award, the Grantee explicitly and unambiguously consents to the collection, use, and transfer, in electronic or other form, of the Grantee’s personal data as described in the Agreement by and among, as applicable, the Employer, the Company, and any Affiliates for the exclusive purpose of implementing, administering, and managing the Grantee’s participation in the Plan.
(b) The Grantee understands that the Company, the Employer, and any Affiliates hold certain personal information about the Grantee, including, but not limited to, the Grantee's name, home address and telephone number, email address, date of birth, social security number, passport or other identification number (e.g., resident registration number), salary, nationality, job title, any Shares or directorships held in the Company, and details of all Restricted Stock Units or any other entitlement to shares awarded, canceled, vested, unvested, or outstanding in the Grantee’s favor (“Data”), for the purpose of implementing, administering and managing the Plan
(c) The Grantee understands that Data will be transferred to Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC, or such other stock plan service provider as may be selected by the Company in the future, which assists in the implementation, administration, and management of the Plan. The Grantee understands that the recipients of the Data may be located in the United States or elsewhere, and that the recipient’s country (e.g. the United States) may have different data privacy laws and protections than the Grantee’s country. The Grantee may request a list with the names and addresses of any potential recipients of the Data by contacting the Grantee’s local human resources representative. The Grantee authorizes the Company, Fidelity Stock Plan Services LLC, and other possible recipients that may assist the Company (presently or in the future) with implementing, administering, and managing the Plan to receive, possess, use, retain and transfer the Data, in electronic or other form, for the sole purpose of implementing, administering, and managing the Grantee’s participation in the Plan, including any requisite transfer of such Data as may be required to a broker, escrow agent, or other third party with whom the Shares received upon vesting of the Restricted Stock Units may be deposited. The Grantee understands that Data will be held only as long as is necessary to implement, administer, and manage the Grantee’s participation in the Plan. The Grantee may, at any time, view Data, request information about the storage and processing of Data, require any necessary amendments to Data, or refuse or withdraw the consents herein, in any case without cost, by contacting the Grantee’s local human resources representative. Further, the Grantee understands that the Grantee is providing the consents herein on a purely voluntary basis. If the Grantee does not consent, or if the Grantee later seeks to revoke the Grantee’s consent, the Grantee’s Service Relationship with the Employer will not be affected; the only consequence of refusing or withdrawing consent is that the Company would not be able to grant Restricted Stock Units or other equity awards to the Grantee or administer or maintain such awards. Therefore, the Grantee understands that refusing or withdrawing the Grantee’s consent may affect the Grantee’s ability to participate in the Plan. For more information on the consequences of the Grantee’s refusal to consent or withdrawal of consent, the Grantee understands that the Grantee may contact the local human resources representative.
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(d) Upon request of the Company or the Employer, the Grantee agrees to provide a separate executed data privacy consent form (or any other agreements or consents that may be required by the Company and/or the Employer) that the Company and/or the Employer may deem necessary to obtain from the Grantee for the purpose of administering the Grantee’s participation in the Plan in compliance with the data privacy laws in the Grantee’s country, either now or in the future. The Grantee understands and agrees that the Grantee will not be able to participate in the Plan if the Grantee fails to provide any such consent or agreement requested by the Company and/or the Employer.
AUSTRALIA
Notifications
Securities Law Information. This offer to participate in the Plan is being made under Division 1A, Part 7.12 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).
Tax Information. Subdivision 83A-C of the Income Tax Assessment Act, 1997 applies to the Restricted Stock Units granted under the Plan, such that the Restricted Stock Units are intended to be subject to deferred taxation.
Exchange Control Information. If the Grantee is an Australian resident, exchange control reporting is required for cash transactions exceeding A$10,000 and international fund transfers. If an Australian bank is assisting with the transaction, the bank will file the report on the Grantee’s behalf. If there is no Australian bank involved with the transfer, the Grantee will be required to file the report.
BELGIUM
There are no country-specific provisions.
CANADA
Terms and Conditions
Award Payable Only in Shares. The Restricted Stock Units shall be paid in Shares only and do not provide the Grantee with any right to receive a cash payment.
The following terms and conditions apply if the Grantee resides in Quebec:
Data Privacy. The following provision supplements the “Data Privacy Notification and Consent” provision above in this Appendix:
The Grantee hereby authorizes the Company and the Company’s representatives to discuss with and obtain all relevant information from all personnel, professional or non-professional, involved in the administration and operation of the Plan for purposes that relate to the administration of the Plan. The Grantee acknowledges and agrees that the Grantee’s personal information, including any sensitive personal information, may be transferred or disclosed outside of the province of Quebec, including to the U.S. The Grantee further authorizes the Company, the Employer, its other
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Affiliates, and the Administrator to disclose and discuss the Plan with their advisors. The Grantee further authorizes the Company, the Employer, its other Affiliates, and the Administrator to record all relevant information and to keep such information in the Grantee’s employee file. If applicable, the Grantee also acknowledges and authorizes the Company, the Employer, its other Affiliates, and the Administrator involved in the administration of the Plan to use technology for profiling purposes and to make automated decisions that may have an impact on the Grantee’s participation in the Plan or the administration of the Plan.
Notifications
Securities Law Information. The Grantee is permitted to sell Shares acquired under the Plan through the designated broker appointed under the Plan, if any, provided the resale of Shares acquired under the Plan takes place outside Canada through the facilities of a stock exchange on which the Shares are listed. The Shares are currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HUBS.”
COLOMBIA
Terms and Conditions
Nature of Grant. The following provision supplements Paragraph 10 of the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement:
The Grantee acknowledges that, pursuant to Article 128 of the Colombian Labor Code, the Restricted Stock Units and related benefits do not constitute a component of the Grantee’s “salary” for any legal purpose. Therefore, the Restricted Stock Units and related benefits will not be included and/or considered for purposes of calculating any and all labor benefits, such as legal/fringe benefits, vacations, indemnities, payroll taxes, social insurance contributions, and/or any other labor-related amount which may be payable.
Notifications
Securities Law Information. The Shares are not and will not be registered in the Colombian registry of publicly traded securities (Registro Nacional de Valores y Emisores) and, therefore, the Shares may not be offered to the public in Colombia. Nothing in the Plan, the Agreement, or any other document evidencing the grant of the Restricted Stock Units shall be construed as the making of a public offer of securities in Colombia.
Exchange Control Information. The Grantee is responsible for complying with any and all Colombian foreign exchange restrictions, approvals, and reporting requirements in connection with the Restricted Stock Units and any Shares acquired or funds received under the Plan. This may include reporting obligations to the Central Bank (Banco de la República). If applicable, the Grantee will be required to register the Grantee’s investment with the Central Bank, regardless of the value of investment. The Grantee should consult with a personal legal advisor regarding any obligations in connection with this reporting requirement.
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FRANCE
Terms and Conditions
Type of Grant. The Restricted Stock Units are not granted as “French-qualified” awards and are not intended to qualify for the special tax and social security treatment applicable to shares granted for no consideration under Sections L. 225-197-1 to L. 225-197-5 and Sections L. 22-10-59 to L. 22-10-60 of the French Commercial Code, as amended.
Language. By accepting the Restricted Stock Units, the Grantee confirms having read and understood the documents relating to the Restricted Stock Units, which were provided to the Grantee in English.
En acceptant l'attribution d’actions gratuites « Restricted Stock Units », le Grantee confirme avoir lu et compris les documents relatifs aux Restricted Stock Units qui ont été communiqués au Grantee en langue anglaise.
GERMANY
Notifications
Exchange Control Information. Certain transactions related to the Restricted Stock Units must be reported to the German Federal Bank (Bundesbank) if the value of the transaction exceeds €12,500 (the “Threshold”). If the Grantee acquires Shares with a value in excess of the Threshold, the Employer will generally not report the acquisition of such Shares, and the Grantee may personally be obligated to report it to the Bundesbank.
In addition, the Grantee will be required to report (i) any payment the Grantee makes or receives, (ii) any Shares withheld or sold by the Company to satisfy the Employer’s withholding obligations for Tax-Related Items, and (iii) any sale proceeds received when the Grantee subsequently sells the Shares, in either case if the value of the Shares exceeds the Threshold. Note that, if the Grantee reports the receipt of sale proceeds, the Grantee would not need to file a separate report when repatriating the sale proceeds to Germany.
The report must be filed with the Bundesbank, either electronically using the “General Statistics Reporting Portal” (Allgemeines Meldeportal Statistik) available via the Bundesbank’s website (www.bundesbank.de) or by such other method (e.g., email or telephone) as is permitted or required by the Bundesbank. The report must be submitted monthly or within such other time as is permitted or required by the Bundesbank. The Grantee should consult a personal advisor to ensure compliance with applicable reporting obligations.
INDIA
Notifications
Exchange Control Information. Due to Indian exchange control regulations, the proceeds from the sale of Shares acquired at vesting of the Restricted Stock Units and any cash dividends paid on Shares acquired under the Plan must be repatriated to India within a certain period of time, as
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required under applicable regulations. The Grantee will receive a foreign inward remittance certificate (the “FIRC”) from the bank where the Grantee deposits the foreign currency. The Grantee should maintain the FIRC as evidence of the repatriation of fund in the event the Reserve Bank of India, the Company, or the Employer requests proof of repatriation. The Grantee may be required to provide information regarding the Shares or funds related to participation in the Plan to the Company or the Employer to facilitate their compliance with filing requirements under exchange control laws in India. The Grantee should consult with a personal advisor in this regard.
IRELAND
Notifications
Director Notification Information. Directors, shadow directors, and secretaries of an Irish Affiliate must notify such Affiliate in writing upon (i) receiving or disposing of an interest in the Company (e.g., the Restricted Stock Units, Shares, etc.), (ii) becoming aware of the event giving rise to the notification requirement, or (iii) becoming a director or secretary if such an interest exists at the time, in each case if the interest represents more than 1% of the Company. This notification requirement also applies with respect to the interests of any spouse or children under the age of 18 of the director, shadow director, or secretary (whose interests will be attributed to the director, shadow director or secretary). The Grantee should consult with a personal legal advisor as to whether or not this notification requirement applies.
JAPAN
Notifications
Exchange Control Information. If the Grantee acquires Shares valued at more than ¥100,000,000 in a single transaction, the Grantee must file a Securities Acquisition Report with the Ministry of Finance through the Bank of Japan within 20 days of the acquisition of the Shares.
NETHERLANDS
There are no country-specific provisions.
SINGAPORE
Terms and Conditions
Restrictions on Sale and Transferability. The Grantee hereby agrees that any Shares acquired pursuant to the Restricted Stock Units will not be offered for sale in Singapore, unless such sale or offer is made: (1) more than six (6) months after the Grant Date or (2) pursuant to the exemptions under Part XIII Division (1) Subdivision (4) (other than section 280) of the Securities and Futures Act (Chapter 289, 2006 Ed.) (“SFA”).
Notifications
Securities Law Information. The grant of the Restricted Stock Units is being made pursuant to the “Qualifying Person” exemption under section 273(1)(f) of the SFA and is not made with a view to
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the Shares being subsequently offered for sale to any other party. The Plan has not been lodged or registered as a prospectus with the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Director Notification Obligation. The directors (including alternative directors, substitute directors, and shadow directors) of a Singaporean Affiliate are subject to certain notification requirements under the Singapore Companies Act. The directors must notify the Singaporean Affiliate in writing of an interest (e.g., the Award or Shares) in the Company within two (2) business days of (i) its acquisition or disposal, (ii) any change in a previously-disclosed interest (e.g., upon vesting of the Restricted Stock Units or when Shares acquired under the Plan are subsequently sold), or (iii) becoming a director.
SPAIN
Terms and Conditions
Nature of Grant. The following provision supplements Paragraph 10 of the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement:
In accepting the Restricted Stock Unit, Grantee consents to participation in the Plan and acknowledges that Grantee has received a copy of the Plan.
Grantee understands and agrees that, as a condition of the grant of the Restricted Stock Unit, except as provided for in the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, the termination of Grantee’s Service Relationship for any reason (including for the reasons herein) will automatically result in the loss of the Restricted Stock Unit that may have been granted and that have not vested on the date of termination.
In particular, Grantee understands and agrees that any unvested Restricted Stock Unit as of Grantee’s termination date, unless otherwise specified in Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, will be forfeited without entitlement to the underlying Shares or to any amount as indemnification in the event of a termination by reason of, including, but not limited to: resignation, disciplinary dismissal adjudged to be with cause, disciplinary dismissal adjudged or recognized to be without good cause (i.e., subject to a “despido improcedente”), individual or collective layoff on objective grounds, whether adjudged to be with cause or adjudged or recognized to be without cause, material modification of the terms of employment under Article 41 of the Workers’ Statute, relocation under Article 40 of the Workers’ Statute, Article 50 of the Workers’ Statute, unilateral withdrawal by the Employer, and under Article 10.3 of Royal Decree 1382/1985.
Furthermore, the Grantee understands that the Company has unilaterally, gratuitously, and discretionally decided to grant the Restricted Stock Unit under the Plan to individuals who may be service providers of the Company or its Affiliates. The decision is a limited decision that is entered into upon the express assumption and condition that any grant will not economically or otherwise bind the Company on an ongoing basis other than to the extent set forth in the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement. Consequently, Grantee understands that the Restricted Stock Unit is granted on the assumption and condition that the Restricted Stock Unit and the Shares issued upon vesting shall not become a part of any employment or contract (with the Company, including the Employer) and shall not be considered a mandatory benefit, salary for any purposes (including
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severance compensation), or any other right whatsoever. Furthermore, the Grantee understands and freely accepts that there is no guarantee that any benefit whatsoever will arise from the Restricted Stock Unit, which is gratuitous and discretionary, since the future value of the Restricted Stock Unit and the underlying Shares is unknown and unpredictable. In addition, Grantee understands that the grant of the Restricted Stock Unit would not be made to Grantee but for the assumptions and conditions referred to above; thus, Grantee acknowledges and freely accepts that should any or all of the assumptions be mistaken or should any of the conditions not be met for any reason, then any grant to Grantee shall be null and void.
Notifications
Securities Law Information. No “offer of securities to the public,” as defined under Spanish law, has taken place or will take place in the Spanish territory. The Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (including this Appendix) has not been nor will it be registered with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores, and does not constitute a public offering prospectus.
Exchange Control Information. The Grantee will be required to declare electronically to the Bank of Spain any securities accounts (including brokerage accounts held abroad), as well as the Shares held in such accounts, if the value of the transactions during the prior tax year or the balances in such accounts as of December 31 of the prior tax year exceed €1,000,000.
SWEDEN
Terms and Conditions
Responsibility for Taxes. The following provision supplements Paragraph 6 of the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement:
Without limiting the Company’s and the Employer’s authority to satisfy their withholding obligations for Tax-Related Items as set forth in Paragraph 6 of the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, by accepting the Restricted Stock Units, the Grantee authorizes the Company and/or the Employer to withhold Shares or to sell Shares otherwise deliverable to the Grantee upon settlement/vesting to satisfy Tax-Related Items, regardless of whether the Company and/or the Employer have an obligation to withhold such Tax-Related Items.
UNITED KINGDOM
Terms and Conditions
Responsibility for Taxes. The following provisions supplement Paragraph 6 of the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement:
Without limitation to Section 6 of the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, the Grantee agrees that the Grantee is liable for all Tax-Related Items and hereby covenants to pay all such Tax-Related Items as and when requested by the Company or the Employer or by HM Revenue and Customs (“HMRC”) (or any other tax authority or any other relevant authority). The Grantee also agrees to indemnify and keep indemnified the Company or the Employer against any
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Tax-Related Items that they are required to pay or withhold or have paid or will pay to HMRC (or any other tax authority or any other relevant authority) on the Grantee’s behalf.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Grantee is a director or executive officer of the Company (within the meaning of Section 13(k) of the Exchange Act), the terms of the immediately foregoing provision will not apply if the indemnification can be viewed as a loan. In such case, if the amount of any income tax due is not collected from or paid by the Grantee within 90 days of the end of the U.K. tax year in which an event giving rise to the indemnification described above occurs, the amount of any uncollected income taxes may constitute a benefit to the Grantee on which additional income tax and national insurance contributions (“NICs”) may be payable. The Grantee will be responsible for reporting and paying any income tax due on this additional benefit directly to HMRC under the self-assessment regime and for paying to the Company or the Employer, as applicable, any employee NICs due on this additional benefit, which the Company or the Employer may recover from the Grantee by any of the means referred to in Section 6 of the Global Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.
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