1 ACME Co. How to use this template Description – This template allows you to explain the rules/details of your plan, as well as introduce Solium as your new Administrator. Use the slides you find applicable and customize content according to your plan rules. Create slide notes to assist the presenter with the presentation of the information. Goal – Inform plan participants of plan information and transition to Solium Timing – Date of launch (Go LIVE date) Distribution – Webinar, presentations, road shows, intranet Branding – Use your branding, corporate PowerPoint template
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How to use this template
Description– This template allows you to explain the rules/details of your plan, as
well as introduce Solium as your new Administrator. Use the slides you find applicable and customize content according to your plan rules. Create slide notes to assist the presenter with the presentation of the information.
Goal– Inform plan participants of plan information and transition to Solium
* Less applicable transaction, banking fees, and brokerage commission
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Blackout Periods
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Exercise Types
Type 1 - Exercise and sell all shares on the market– An optionee can take the options, convert them to stock and sell all of the
stock immediately. The Stock Options and Awards module facilitates a "cashless exercise" where optionees convert their options into stock without having to put up personal funds. Payment to the company is made upon the settlement of the sale proceeds.
Type 1.5 - Exercise options, sell just enough shares to pay for the options and hold the remaining shares
– An optionee can convert their options to stock, sell a portion of the stock and hold the remainder to sell at a later date. The Stock Options and Awards module facilitates a "cashless exercise" where optionees convert the necessary amount of options into stock without having to put up personal funds. The optionee will then be provided a share certificate for the remaining shares.
Type 2 - Exercise options and hold the stock– An optionee can convert the options to stock, and hold the stock. This is not a
cashless exercise. The optionee must provide payment for the stock. Solium must receive a certified cheque from the optionee within three business days of the exercise and hold submission to proceed with the exercise and the production of a share certificate to the optionee.
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Order Types
Market Order– Sell your shares at the current market price
Limit Order – Specify the price you would like to sell your shares– Valid for 30 calendar days; if the market price does not meet
the limit order price, the order will be cancelled
Section II
Plan Administrator
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New Plan Administrator
Solium Capital Inc
www.solium.com
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Benefits of Solium
Login online to your Shareworks account anytime, anywhere
Direct access to financial markets for seamless transactions
Self-serve online statements
View complete history of all transactions
Automated alerts on vesting periods, expiry of awards, and blackouts
Discounted brokerage fees
No need for individual brokerage accounts
Phone and email support
Bi-lingual service center
Service Center hours are 6am to 6pm MT, Monday through Friday
Available to answer your questions or support you through the exercise process
Section III
Managing your portfolio through Shareworks
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Step 1: Account Activation
Open your Shareworks account online at www.solium.com/activate
Complete short activation form requesting contact information
Your Shareworks account details will be mailed to you
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Step 2: Login to Shareworks
Log in at www.solium.com/login
Enter Account Number and Password
Review and Accept Agreement(s)
Verify grant information
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Step 3: Manage Your Profile
Go to the Personal Profile & Passwords tab to manage your:– contact information such as mailing address, phone numbers,
and personal email– bank account information– brokerage account information– login and transaction passwords– alternate login
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Exercising Your Options
Step 1 - Parameters– Enter the number of options you would like to exercise– Select the type of exercise (Type 1, 1.5, 2)– Select Grant Price (Original vs. Diminished) (if applicable)
Step 2 - Delivery– Choose how you would like to receive your proceeds (Direct
Deposit, Bank Wire, Cheque by Mail)
Step 3 - Specify Order Type– Choose order type (Market or Limit)
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Exercising Your Options – Cont’d
Step 4 - Review Agreement– Read and accept an Exercise Direction letter that outlines your
exercise details
Step 5 - Verify– Verify your exercise details, instructions, and order information– Enter your transaction password
Step 6 - Confirmation– Once exercise is completed, you will receive a confirmation
number
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Fees
Solium Transaction Fees– $XX transaction fee – $XX additional fee when placing Limit Orders– $XX additional fee when transacting through Solium’s Service
Center
Brokerage Commission– $XX for trades < 1000 shares
– $0.0X for trades >= 1000 shares
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Fees – Cont’d
Disbursement Fees– Cheque by Mail (CAD) – $XX CAD– Cheque by Mail (USD) - $XX USD– Direct Deposit (Canada Only) - $XX CAD– Bank Wire (Within Canada) - $XX CAD– Bank Wire ($US to US bank) - $XX USD– Bank Wire (International) - $XX CAD
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Key Dates
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Key Dates
Launch on Shareworks:
Activate accounts by:
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Employee Action
Customization Tip:
If applicable, you may want to includes steps that employees need to take, etc
