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Restricted Stock Unit Agreement
"I need a Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for granting 5,000 RSUs to our senior software engineers in New Zealand, with quarterly vesting over 4 years starting from March 1, 2025, and including standard clawback provisions for misconduct."
1. Parties: Identifies the company granting the RSUs and the recipient (usually an employee)
2. Background: Explains the context of the RSU grant, including reference to any equity incentive plan
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Grant of RSUs: Specifies the number of RSUs granted and basic terms of the grant
5. Vesting Schedule: Details the timing and conditions under which RSUs will vest
6. Settlement of RSUs: Describes how vested RSUs will be settled (e.g., shares, cash, or combination)
7. Tax Obligations: Outlines tax implications and responsibilities for both parties
8. Restrictions on Transfer: Specifies limitations on transferring or assigning RSUs
9. Termination of Employment: Explains what happens to RSUs upon various types of employment termination
10. Compliance with Laws: Ensures compliance with NZ securities laws and other applicable regulations
11. Data Privacy: Addresses collection and use of personal information
12. General Provisions: Standard contract terms including governing law, notices, and amendments
1. Change in Control: Include when specific provisions for corporate transactions or change in control are desired
2. International Provisions: Include for recipients subject to laws of multiple jurisdictions
3. Clawback Provisions: Include when company wants right to recoup RSUs in certain circumstances
4. Shareholder Rights: Include if recipients have any rights before settlement (usually they don't)
5. Electronic Delivery: Include when documents will be delivered electronically
6. Trust Arrangements: Include when RSUs are held in trust structure
7. Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation: Include when RSUs are tied to post-employment restrictive covenants
1. Schedule 1 - Grant Notice: Details specific to the individual grant including number of RSUs and vesting dates
2. Schedule 2 - Vesting Schedule: Detailed breakdown of vesting dates and conditions
3. Schedule 3 - Tax Summary: Summary of tax implications and withholding requirements
4. Appendix A - Equity Incentive Plan: Copy or summary of the main equity incentive plan
5. Appendix B - Consent Forms: Required regulatory and data privacy consent forms
6. Appendix C - Country-Specific Terms: Additional terms required by New Zealand law or other applicable jurisdictions
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