Finance Act 2000

29 (1) The requirements of this paragraph are that if the plan provides for performance allowances in relation to an award of shares—

(a) at least 20% of the shares in the award must be awarded without reference to performance in accordance with the requirement of paragraph 9 (participation on same terms),

(b) the remaining shares must be awarded by reference to performance, and

(c) the highest number of shares within paragraph (b) awarded to an individual must be not more than four times the highest number of shares within paragraph (a) awarded to an individual.

(2) In determining for the purposes of sub-paragraph (1)(a) whether the requirement of paragraph 9 (participation on same terms) is met the shares to which sub-paragraph (1)(a) above applies are treated as a separate award of free shares.

(3) Where the plan meets the requirements of sub-paragraph (1), the requirement of paragraph 9 (participation on same terms) does not apply to any provision of the plan relating to the awarding of shares within sub-paragraph (1)(b).

(4) If free shares of different classes are awarded, the requirements of sub-paragraph (1) apply separately in relation to each class.