At Meridian we care about your future. As such, we offer Savings and Investment, Profit Sharing, Stock Options and Stock Purchase Plans. We realize the future is unknown and thereby strive to increase employee security through these outstanding benefits. Savings & Investment Plan 401(K) Employees may contribute up to 100% of their earnings up to the IRS limit per calendar year. The first of the quarter following one year of service, Meridian Bioscience will start matching contributions to your account equal to 100% of the first 3% of compensation, which you contribute to the plan. Profit Sharing Meridian's Profit Sharing Plan was established to reward employees through a sharing in the profits of the Company and to provide additional retirement income. Employee Stock Option To share in the growth and success of the company, Meridian offers all employees stock options after the end of the quarter in which they were hired. Employees are 100% vested after four years. Employee Stock Purchase Plan Meridian offers a 5% discount for Meridian Bioscience, Inc. Common Stock to its employees. Employees purchase the stock through payroll deduction. Meridian’s shares are traded through NASDAQ’s National Market, symbol VIVO.