Vesting Clause Example with 7 Variations from Business Contracts

This page contains Vesting clauses in business contracts and legal agreements. An example clause is provided at the top of the page, followed by clauses with minor variations. You can view the text differences by selecting the "Show Differences" option.
Vesting. This Option is subject to the vesting schedule set forth in this paragraph 3. Only Options that have vested will be exercisable by Optionee. To vest, Optionee must continue to be the chief executive officer to the Company on each Vesting Date. The number of Options to vest on each Vesting Date is as follows: Number of Options Vesting Date 100,000 One year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Two year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Three year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Four year anniversar...y of grant date 100,000 Fifth year anniversary of grant date 4. Limited Transferability. (a) This option shall be neither transferable nor assignable by Optionee other than by will or the laws of inheritance following Optionee's death and may be exercised, during Optionee's lifetime, only by Optionee. However, Optionee may designate one or more persons as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of this option, and this option shall, in accordance with such designation, automatically be transferred to such beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the Optionee's death while holding this option. Such beneficiary or beneficiaries shall take the transferred option subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including (without limitation) the limited time period during which this option may, pursuant to Section 5, be exercised following Optionee's death. (b) If this option is designated a Non-Statutory Option in the Grant Notice, then this option may be assigned in whole or in part during Optionee's lifetime to one or more members of Optionee's family or to a trust established for the exclusive benefit of one or more such family members or to Optionee's former spouse, to the extent such assignment is in connection with the Optionee's estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order. The assigned portion shall be exercisable only by the person or persons who acquire a proprietary interest in the option pursuant to such assignment. The terms applicable to the assigned portion shall be the same as those in effect for this option immediately prior to such assignment. View More

Variations of a "Vesting" Clause from Business Contracts

Vesting. This Option is subject to the vesting schedule set forth in this paragraph 3. Only Options that have vested will be exercisable by Optionee. To vest, Optionee must continue to be the chief executive officer engaged regulatory consultant under contract to the Company on each Vesting Date. The number of Options to vest on each Vesting Date is as follows: Number of Options Vesting Date 100,000 One year anniversary of grant date December 31st 2021 100,000 Two year anniversary of grant date December ...31st 2022 100,000 Three year anniversary of grant date December 31st 2023 100,000 Four year anniversary of grant date December 31st 2024 100,000 Fifth year anniversary of grant date December 31st 2025 4. Limited Transferability. (a) This option shall be neither transferable nor assignable by Optionee other than by will or the laws of inheritance following Optionee's death and may be exercised, during Optionee's lifetime, only by Optionee. However, Optionee may designate one or more persons as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of this option, and this option shall, in accordance with such designation, automatically be transferred to such beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the Optionee's death while holding this option. Such beneficiary or beneficiaries shall take the transferred option subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including (without limitation) the limited time period during which this option may, pursuant to Section 5, be exercised following Optionee's death. (b) If this option is designated a Non-Statutory Option in the Grant Notice, then this option may be assigned in whole or in part during Optionee's lifetime to one or more members of Optionee's family or to a trust established for the exclusive benefit of one or more such family members or to Optionee's former spouse, to the extent such assignment is in connection with the Optionee's estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order. The assigned portion shall be exercisable only by the person or persons who acquire a proprietary interest in the option pursuant to such assignment. The terms applicable to the assigned portion shall be the same as those in effect for this option immediately prior to such assignment. View More
Vesting. This Option is subject to the vesting schedule set forth in this paragraph 3. Only Options that have vested will be exercisable by Optionee. To vest, Optionee must continue to be the chief executive officer engaged regulatory consultant under contract to the Company on each Vesting Date. The number of Options to vest on each Vesting Date is as follows: Number of Options Vesting Date 100,000 One year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Two year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Three year anniversa...ry of grant date 100,000 Four year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Fifth year anniversary of grant date 500,000 Vested Immediately 125,000 October 1st 2022 125,000 October 1st 2023 250,000 October 1st 2024 4. Limited Transferability. (a) This option shall be neither transferable nor assignable by Optionee other than by will or the laws of inheritance following Optionee's death and may be exercised, during Optionee's lifetime, only by Optionee. However, Optionee may designate one or more persons as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of this option, and this option shall, in accordance with such designation, automatically be transferred to such beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the Optionee's death while holding this option. Such beneficiary or beneficiaries shall take the transferred option subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including (without limitation) the limited time period during which this option may, pursuant to Section 5, be exercised following Optionee's death. (b) If this option is designated a Non-Statutory Option in the Grant Notice, then this option may be assigned in whole or in part during Optionee's lifetime to one or more members of Optionee's family or to a trust established for the exclusive benefit of one or more such family members or to Optionee's former spouse, to the extent such assignment is in connection with the Optionee's estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order. The assigned portion shall be exercisable only by the person or persons who acquire a proprietary interest in the option pursuant to such assignment. The terms applicable to the assigned portion shall be the same as those in effect for this option immediately prior to such assignment. View More
Vesting. This Option is subject to the vesting schedule set forth in this paragraph 3. Only Options that have vested will be exercisable by Optionee. To vest, Optionee must continue to be the chief executive officer to in Service with the Company on each Vesting Date. The number of Options to vest on each Vesting Date is as follows: Number of Options Vesting Date 100,000 860,000 Upon issuance 860,000 One year anniversary of grant date 100,000 860,000 Two year anniversary of grant date 100,000 860,000 Thr...ee year anniversary of grant date 100,000 860,000 Four year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Fifth year anniversary of grant date 4. Limited Transferability. (a) This option shall be neither transferable nor assignable by Optionee other than by will or the laws of inheritance following Optionee's death and may be exercised, during Optionee's lifetime, only by Optionee. However, Optionee may designate one or more persons as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of this option, and this option shall, in accordance with such designation, automatically be transferred to such beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the Optionee's death while holding this option. Such beneficiary or beneficiaries shall take the transferred option subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including (without limitation) the limited time period during which this option may, pursuant to Section 5, be exercised following Optionee's death. (b) If this option is designated a Non-Statutory Option in the Grant Notice, then this option may be assigned in whole or in part during Optionee's lifetime to one or more members of Optionee's family or to a trust established for the exclusive benefit of one or more such family members or to Optionee's former spouse, to the extent such assignment is in connection with the Optionee's estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order. The assigned portion shall be exercisable only by the person or persons who acquire a proprietary interest in the option pursuant to such assignment. The terms applicable to the assigned portion shall be the same as those in effect for this option immediately prior to such assignment. View More
Vesting. This Option is subject to the vesting schedule set forth in this paragraph 3. Only Options that have vested will be exercisable by Optionee. To vest, Optionee must continue to be the chief executive officer to in Service with the Company on each Vesting Date. The number of Options to vest on each Vesting Date is as follows: Number of Options Vesting Date 100,000 440,000 Upon issuance 440,000 One year anniversary of grant date 100,000 440,000 Two year anniversary of grant date 100,000 440,000 Thr...ee year anniversary of grant date 100,000 440,000 Four year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Fifth year anniversary of grant date 4. Limited Transferability. (a) This option shall be neither transferable nor assignable by Optionee other than by will or the laws of inheritance following Optionee's death and may be exercised, during Optionee's lifetime, only by Optionee. However, Optionee may designate one or more persons as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of this option, and this option shall, in accordance with such designation, automatically be transferred to such beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the Optionee's death while holding this option. Such beneficiary or beneficiaries shall take the transferred option subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including (without limitation) the limited time period during which this option may, pursuant to Section 5, be exercised following Optionee's death. (b) If this option is designated a Non-Statutory Option in the Grant Notice, then this option may be assigned in whole or in part during Optionee's lifetime to one or more members of Optionee's family or to a trust established for the exclusive benefit of one or more such family members or to Optionee's former spouse, to the extent such assignment is in connection with the Optionee's estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order. The assigned portion shall be exercisable only by the person or persons who acquire a proprietary interest in the option pursuant to such assignment. The terms applicable to the assigned portion shall be the same as those in effect for this option immediately prior to such assignment. View More
Vesting. This Option is subject to the vesting schedule set forth in this paragraph 3. Only Options that have vested will be exercisable by Optionee. To vest, Optionee must continue to be the chief executive officer president to the Company on each Vesting Date. The number of Options to vest on each Vesting Date is as follows: Number of Options Vesting Date 100,000 One year anniversary Immediately upon date of grant date 100,000 Two year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Three year anniversary of grant d...ate 100,000 Four year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Fifth year anniversary of grant date 4. Limited Transferability. (a) This option shall be neither transferable nor assignable by Optionee other than by will or the laws of inheritance following Optionee's death and may be exercised, during Optionee's lifetime, only by Optionee. However, Optionee may designate one or more persons as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of this option, and this option shall, in accordance with such designation, automatically be transferred to such beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the Optionee's death while holding this option. Such beneficiary or beneficiaries shall take the transferred option subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including (without limitation) the limited time period during which this option may, pursuant to Section 5, be exercised following Optionee's death. (b) If this option is designated a Non-Statutory Option in the Grant Notice, then this option may be assigned in whole or in part during Optionee's lifetime to one or more members of Optionee's family or to a trust established for the exclusive benefit of one or more such family members or to Optionee's former spouse, to the extent such assignment is in connection with the Optionee's estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order. The assigned portion shall be exercisable only by the person or persons who acquire a proprietary interest in the option pursuant to such assignment. The terms applicable to the assigned portion shall be the same as those in effect for this option immediately prior to such assignment. View More
Vesting. This Option is subject to the vesting schedule set forth in this paragraph 3. Only Options that have vested will be exercisable by Optionee. To vest, Optionee must continue to be the chief executive officer to the Company on each Vesting Date. The number of Options to vest on each Vesting Date is as follows: Number of Options Vesting Date 100,000 One year anniversary Immediately upon date of grant date 100,000 Two year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Three year anniversary of grant date 100,00...0 Four year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Fifth year anniversary of grant date 4. Limited Transferability. (a) This option shall be neither transferable nor assignable by Optionee other than by will or the laws of inheritance following Optionee's death and may be exercised, during Optionee's lifetime, only by Optionee. However, Optionee may designate one or more persons as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of this option, and this option shall, in accordance with such designation, automatically be transferred to such beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the Optionee's death while holding this option. Such beneficiary or beneficiaries shall take the transferred option subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including (without limitation) the limited time period during which this option may, pursuant to Section 5, be exercised following Optionee's death. (b) If this option is designated a Non-Statutory Option in the Grant Notice, then this option may be assigned in whole or in part during Optionee's lifetime to one or more members of Optionee's family or to a trust established for the exclusive benefit of one or more such family members or to Optionee's former spouse, to the extent such assignment is in connection with the Optionee's estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order. The assigned portion shall be exercisable only by the person or persons who acquire a proprietary interest in the option pursuant to such assignment. The terms applicable to the assigned portion shall be the same as those in effect for this option immediately prior to such assignment. View More
Vesting. This Option is subject to the vesting schedule set forth in this paragraph 3. Only Options that have vested will be exercisable by Optionee. To vest, Optionee must continue to be the chief executive officer an advisor to the Company on each Vesting Date. The number of Options to vest on each Vesting Date is as follows: Number of Options Vesting Date 100,000 333,000 One year anniversary of grant date 100,000 333,000 Two year anniversary of grant date 100,000 334,000 Three year anniversary of gran...t date 100,000 Four year anniversary of grant date 100,000 Fifth year anniversary of grant date 4. Limited Transferability. (a) This option shall be neither transferable nor assignable by Optionee other than by will or the laws of inheritance following Optionee's death and may be exercised, during Optionee's lifetime, only by Optionee. However, Optionee may designate one or more persons as the beneficiary or beneficiaries of this option, and this option shall, in accordance with such designation, automatically be transferred to such beneficiary or beneficiaries upon the Optionee's death while holding this option. Such beneficiary or beneficiaries shall take the transferred option subject to all the terms and conditions of this Agreement, including (without limitation) the limited time period during which this option may, pursuant to Section 5, be exercised following Optionee's death. (b) If this option is designated a Non-Statutory Option in the Grant Notice, then this option may be assigned in whole or in part during Optionee's lifetime to one or more members of Optionee's family or to a trust established for the exclusive benefit of one or more such family members or to Optionee's former spouse, to the extent such assignment is in connection with the Optionee's estate plan or pursuant to a domestic relations order. The assigned portion shall be exercisable only by the person or persons who acquire a proprietary interest in the option pursuant to such assignment. The terms applicable to the assigned portion shall be the same as those in effect for this option immediately prior to such assignment. View More