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PHANTOM Stock Appreciation RIGHTS PLAN 2025

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The ABC Corporation Phantom Stock Appreciation Rights Plan is designed to provide deferred compensation to key employees through Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs) based on the appreciation of the company's common stock. The document outlines definitions, administration procedures, vesting conditions, payment events, and terms for forfeiture and clawback of rights. It emphasizes compliance with tax regulations and includes provisions for amendments, termination, and arbitration of disputes.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the PHANTOM Stock Appreciation Rights Plan in the editor.
Begin by filling in the purpose section, ensuring you understand that this plan provides deferred compensation based on Stock Appreciation Rights awarded to key employees.
Move to the definitions section. Carefully read and fill in any necessary terms such as 'Participant' and 'Grant Date' as they relate to your specific situation.
In the awards section, specify the number of Stock Appreciation Rights being granted and their Grant Date Value. Ensure these figures align with your agreement.
Complete the vesting schedule, indicating when each portion of the rights will vest according to your agreement.
Review all sections for accuracy and completeness before saving or exporting your document for submission.

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How are phantom shares paid out?

The phantom shares are paid out in cash for their corresponding value. In case of the acquisition, the acquirer must deduct from the total acquisition cost the money to be paid out to employees with phantom shares.

What are phantom stock rights?

Phantom stock, also known as shadow stock, is a compensation plan that grants select employeestypically upper managementmany of the benefits of stock ownership without giving out real company stock.

What are the rights of phantom shares?

Stock appreciation rights (SARs) are a type of employee compensation linked to the companys stock price during a predetermined period. SARs are profitable for employees when the companys stock price rises, which makes them similar to employee stock options (ESOs).

What are the stock appreciation rights for phantom shares?

Phantom stock pays a future cash bonus equal to the value of a certain number of shares. Stock appreciation rights (SARs) provide the right to the increase in the value of a designated number of shares, paid in cash or shares.

How does a phantom stock plan work?

The Bottom Line. Phantom stock is a deferred compensation plan that provides employees with a cash payment based on the value of a specific number of hypothetical company shares. Its designed to align employee incentives with company performance without granting actual stock ownership.

What is the downside of phantom stock?

The main drawback of phantom stock is that it does not grant actual ownership or equity. Executives do not obtain voting rights, dividend payments, or other shareholder benefits. While they are rewarded for increasing share price, they do not gain the rights and control true shareholders have.

What are the benefits of phantom equity?

Similar to a bonus, phantom equity entitles the recipient to a cash payout when the company is acquired or goes public, or a share of annual profits when the company achieves some other milestone, such as revenue or profit goals.

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