Form of Notice and Restricted Stock Unit Award – Schwab
THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION
2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
NOTICE OF NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR
RETAINER RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD
You have been granted Restricted Stock Units. A Restricted Stock Unit
represents the right to receive, subject to certain conditions, a share of
Common Stock of The Charles Schwab Corporation (“Schwab“), under The
Charles Schwab Corporation 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan“). Your
Restricted Stock Units are granted subject to the following terms:
| Name of Recipient: | ||
| Total Number of Restricted Stock Units Granted: |
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| Fair Market Value per Restricted Stock Unit: | ||
| Fair Market Value of the Award: | ||
| Grant Date: | ||
| Vesting Schedule: |
So long as you remain in service in good standing and subject to the terms of |
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Vesting Date |
Percentage of the Total |
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1st Anniversary of Grant Date |
25% |
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2nd Anniversary of Grant Date |
25% |
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3rd Anniversary of Grant Date |
50% |
Restricted Stock Units are an unfunded and unsecured obligation of Schwab.
Any vested Restricted Stock Units will be paid in shares of Common Stock of The
Charles Schwab Corporation (“Shares“) as provided in the Restricted
Stock Unit Agreement.
You and Schwab agree that this award is granted under and governed by the
terms and conditions of the Plan and the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, both
of which are made a part of this notice. Please review the Restricted Stock Unit
Agreement and the Plan carefully, as they explain the terms and conditions of
this award. You agree that Schwab may deliver electronically all documents
relating to the Plan or this award (including, without limitation, prospectuses
required by the Securities and Exchange Commission) and all other documents that
Schwab is required to deliver to its stockholders. By accepting this award, you
agree to all of the terms and conditions described above, in the Restricted
Stock Unit Agreement and in the Plan.
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THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION
2004 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AGREEMENT
| Payment for Units |
No payment is required for the Restricted Stock Units that you are receiving. |
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| Vesting |
Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, a Restricted Stock Unit becomes |
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(1) |
The applicable Vesting Date for the Restricted Stock Unit indicated in the |
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(2) |
Your death. |
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(3) |
Your disability. |
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(4) |
Your separation from service, if the separation qualifies as a retirement. |
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A change in control. |
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If you become a common-law employee of Schwab or a subsidiary of Schwab (and |
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Unvested units will be considered “Restricted Stock Units.” |
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| Definition of Fair Market Value |
Fair market value means the average of the high and low price of a Share (as |
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| Definition of Disability |
For all purposes of this Agreement, “disability” means that |
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| Definition of Retirement |
For all purposes of this Agreement, “retirement“ means your |
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| Definition of Change in Control |
For all purposes of this Agreement, “change in control” means |
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| Definition of Separation From Service |
For all purposes of this Agreement, “separation from |
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| Payment of Shares |
Any vested Restricted Stock Units will be paid in shares of common stock of |
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(1) |
Shares that vest and become distributable on a Vesting Date shall be |
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(2) |
Shares that vest and become distributable on death, disability or a change in |
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(3) |
Shares that vest and become distributable on a separation from service that |
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| Restrictions on Restricted Stock Units |
You may not sell, transfer, pledge or otherwise dispose of any Restricted |
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You may make a gift of Restricted Stock Units to your spouse, children or |
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| Delivery of Shares After Death |
In the event that Shares are distributable upon your death, the Shares will |
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| Restrictions on Resale |
You agree not to sell any Shares at a time when applicable laws, Schwab153s |
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| No Stockholder Rights |
Your Restricted Stock Units carry no voting or other stockholder rights. You |
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| Contribution of Par Value |
On your behalf, Schwab will contribute to its capital an amount equal to the |
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| Dividend Equivalent Rights |
If Schwab pays cash dividends on Shares, you will receive cash equal to the |
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| No Right to Remain Employee or Director |
Nothing in this Agreement will be construed as giving you the right to be |
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| Limitation on Payments |
If a payment from the Plan would constitute an excess parachute payment under |
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If a disqualified individual receives a payment or transfer under the Plan |
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In the event that the Auditors determine that any payment or transfer in the |
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For this purpose, the “Reduced Amount” will be the amount, |
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If the Auditors determine that any Payment would be nondeductible because of |
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the Payments equals the Reduced Amount). Schwab will notify you promptly of |
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As a result of uncertainty in the application of section 280G of the Code at |
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| Claims Procedure |
You may file a claim for benefits under the Plan by following the procedures |
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of when you may expect a decision. |
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| Plan Administration |
The Plan Administrator has discretionary authority to make all determinations |
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| Adjustments |
In the event of a stock split, a stock dividend or a similar change in Schwab |
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| Severability |
In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or |
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| Applicable Law |
This Agreement will be interpreted and enforced under the laws of the State |
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| The Plan and Other Agreements |
The text of the Plan is incorporated in this Agreement by reference. This |
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BY ACCEPTING THIS AWARD, YOU AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE AND IN THE PLAN.
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