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Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) Agreement template

Name: Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) Agreement template | Nov 2025
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Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) Agreement

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£14

Use this template to outline the terms and conditions of an Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP), including eligibility criteria, grant details, vesting schedules, and exercise options.

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Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text, or send by email.
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230 words over 1 page.
Last updated 09/10/2023.
UK-specific accuracy.
Suitable for use in other territories; check local laws first.

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Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) Agreement

Between:

[Your Company Name] (hereinafter referred to as the "Company")

And:

[Employee's Full Name] (hereinafter referred to as the "Employee")

Date of Agreement: [Date]

1. Grant Details:

Grant Date: [Date]
Number of Options Granted: [Number]
Exercise Price per Share: [Price]
Vesting Schedule: [Details]

2. Exercise Period:

Commencement Date: [Date]
Expiry Date: [Date]

3. Conditions for Exercise:

[Specify conditions, e.g., employment

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This Employee Share Option Plan (ESOP) Agreement template aims to offer you a versatile and customisable tool, serving as a solid foundation for your needs. Utilise it to ensure consistency, enhance accuracy, and save valuable time.

Adapt it to suit your unique requirements, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in your HR processes.

It is usually sent/actioned by the Employer / HR to the Employee .

It should be actioned as and when required.