When the Option Becomes Exercisable Clause Samples

The "When the Option Becomes Exercisable" clause defines the specific conditions or timeframes under which an option holder is permitted to exercise their rights to purchase or acquire the underlying asset, such as shares or property. Typically, this clause outlines vesting schedules, performance milestones, or other prerequisites that must be met before the option can be exercised. Its core practical function is to provide clarity and predictability for both parties by specifying exactly when the option rights become available, thereby preventing disputes and aligning expectations.
When the Option Becomes Exercisable. Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the option becomes exercisable with respect to the numbers of Shares and on the dates shown on the Notice of Grant. You may not exercise any portion of your option that is not exercisable. Your right to exercise the option will terminate on the Expiration Date shown on the Notice of Grant or earlier if provided in this Agreement or in the Plan.
When the Option Becomes Exercisable. The Option may only be exercised on or after March 17, 2006 in accordance with the following vesting schedule and only to the extent not previously exercised: Portion of Grant March 17, 2006 50% March 17, 2007 50% Under certain circumstances, the number of Shares indicated in the foregoing vesting schedule may be adjusted and the vesting dates may be accelerated in accordance with terms and conditions of the Plan.
When the Option Becomes Exercisable. This Option may only be exercised on or after March 17, 2006 in accordance with the following vesting schedule and only to the extent not previously exercised: Portion of Shares March 17, 2006 10% March 17, 2007 15% March 17, 2008 20% March 17, 2009 25% March 17, 2010 30% Under certain circumstances, the number of Shares indicated in the foregoing vesting schedule may be adjusted and the vesting dates may be accelerated in accordance with terms and conditions of the Plan.
When the Option Becomes Exercisable. This Option may only be exercised on or after the Grant Date to the extent vested. This Option shall vest on the date or dates indicated in the Vesting Rate as to that number of shares that equals (rounded to the nearest whole share) the total number of Option Shares multiplied by the Vesting Rate as indicated above. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent that this Incentive Stock Option Agreement (together with other incentive stock options within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code held by the Optionee with an equal or lower exercise price per share) purports to become exercisable for the first time during any calendar year as to shares of Class A Common Stock with a Fair Market Value (determined at the time of grant) in excess of $100,000, such excess shares shall be considered to be covered by a nonqualified stock option and not an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code. Under certain circumstances, the number of shares indicated in the foregoing vesting schedule may be adjusted and the vesting dates may be accelerated in accordance with terms and conditions of the Plan.
When the Option Becomes Exercisable. This Option may only be exercised on or after the Grant Date to the extent vested. This Option shall vest on the date or dates indicated in the Vesting Rate as to that number of shares that equals (rounded to the nearest whole share) the total number of Option Shares multiplied by the Vesting Rate as indicated above. Under certain circumstances, the number of shares indicated in the foregoing vesting schedule may be adjusted and the vesting dates may be accelerated in accordance with terms and conditions of the Plan.
When the Option Becomes Exercisable. Except as otherwise set forth in Section 5.2 below, the Option may only be exercised in accordance with the vesting schedule attached hereto (the “Vesting Schedule”) and only to the extent not previously exercised. In the event of certain changes in the capital structure of the Company, the number of Option Shares vesting at any time as indicated in the Vesting Schedule may be adjusted as determined appropriate by the Committee.