Exhibit 10.6
SOLECTRON CORPORATION
STAND-ALONE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT
NAME: XXXXXXX XXXXXX
ADDRESS: 0000 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XX 00000
You have been granted a Nonstatutory Stock Option to purchase Common
Stock of the Company, subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, as
follows:
Date of Grant January 6, 2003
Vesting Commencement Date January 6, 2003
Exercise Price per Share $3.99
Total Number of Shares Granted 3,750,000
Total Exercise Price $14,962,500.00
Term/Expiration Date: January 6, 2013
Vesting Schedule:
Subject to the accelerated vesting provisions set forth in the
employment agreement between Optionee and the Company effective January 6, 2003
(the "Employment Agreement"), which is hereby incorporated by reference, and the
Plan, this Option shall vest and may be exercised, in whole or in part, in
accordance with the following schedule:
1/48th of the Shares subject to the Option shall vest each month
following the Vesting Commencement Date, so that the Option shall be fully
vested four (4) years from the Vesting Commencement Date, subject to the
Optionee continuing to be a Service Provider on such dates.
Termination Period
Except as otherwise provided in the Employment Agreement, this Option
may be exercised for three (3) months after Optionee ceases to be a Service
Provider in accordance with Section 7 of this Agreement. Except as otherwise
provided in the Employment Agreement, upon the death or Disability of the
Optionee, this Option may be exercised for twelve (12) months after the Optionee
ceases to be a Service Provider in accordance with Sections 8 and 9 of this
Agreement. In no event shall this Option be exercised later than the
Term/Expiration Date provided above.
II. AGREEMENT
1. Definitions. As used herein, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Agreement" means this stock option agreement between the
Company and Optionee evidencing the terms and conditions of this Option.
(b) "Applicable Laws" means the requirements relating to the
administration of stock options under U.S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal
and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or quotation system on
which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the applicable laws of any
foreign country or jurisdiction that may apply to this Option.
(c) "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company or any
committee of the Board that has been designated by the Board to administer this
Agreement.
(d) "Change in Control" means the occurrence of any of the following
events:
(1) Any "person" (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and
14(d) of the Exchange Act) becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule
13d-3 of the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company
representing thirty percent (30%) or more of the total voting power represented
by the Company's then outstanding voting securities; or
(2) A change in the composition of the Board occurring within a
two-year period, as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors are
Incumbent Directors. "Incumbent Directors" will mean directors who either (A)
are directors of the Company as of the date hereof, or (B) are elected, or
nominated for election, to the Board with the affirmative votes of at least a
majority of the Incumbent Directors at the time of such election or nomination
(but will not include an individual whose election or nomination is in
connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to the election
of directors to the Company); or
(3) The consummation of the sale or disposition by the Company
of all or substantially all of the Company's assets; or
(4) The consummation of a merger or consolidation of the Company
with any other corporation, other than a merger or consolidation which would
result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior
thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being
converted into voting securities of the surviving entity or its parent) at least
fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented by the voting
securities of the Company or such surviving entity or its parent outstanding
immediately after such merger or consolidation.
(e) "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
(f) "Common Stock" means the common stock of the Company.
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(g) "Company" means Solectron Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
(h) "Consultant" means any person, including an advisor, engaged by
the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary to render services to such entity.
(i) "Director" means a member of the Board.
(j) "Disability" means that Optionee has been unable to perform the
principal functions of Optionee's duties under the Employment Agreement due to a
physical or mental impairment, but only if such inability has lasted or is
reasonably expected to last for at least six months. Whether Optionee has a
Disability will be determined by the Board based on evidence provided by one or
more physicians selected by the Board and reasonably acceptable to Optionee.
(k) "Employee" means any person, including Officers and Directors,
employed by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the Company. An Employee
shall not cease to be such in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by
the Company or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the
Company, its Parent, any Subsidiary, or any successor. Neither service as a
Director nor payment of a director's fee by the Company shall be sufficient to
constitute "employment" by the Company.
(l) "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
(m) "Fair Market Value" means, as of any date, the value of Common
Stock determined as follows:
(1) If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock
exchange or a national market system, including without limitation the New York
Stock Exchange the Nasdaq National Market or The Nasdaq SmallCap Market of The
Nasdaq Stock Market, its Fair Market Value shall be the closing sales price for
such stock (or the closing bid, if no sales were reported) as quoted on such
exchange or system on the day of determination, as reported in The Wall Street
Journal or such other source as the Board deems reliable;
(2) If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a recognized
securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, its Fair Market Value
shall be the mean between the high bid and low asked prices for the Common Stock
on the day of determination; or
(3) In the absence of an established market for the Common
Stock, the Fair Market Value thereof shall be determined in good faith by the
Board.
(n) "Nonstatutory Stock Option" means an Option not intended to
qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the
Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
(o) "Notice of Grant" means a written notice, in Part I of this
Agreement, evidencing certain the terms and conditions of this Option grant. The
Notice of Grant is part of the Option Agreement.
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(p) "Officer" means a person who is an officer of the Company within
the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and regulations
promulgated thereunder.
(q) "Option" means this stock option.
(r) "Optioned Stock" means the Common Stock subject to this Option.
(s) "Optionee" means the person named in the Notice of Grant or such
person's successor.
(t) "Parent" means a "parent corporation," whether now or hereafter
existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.
(u) "Service Provider" means an Employee, Director or Consultant.
(v) "Share" means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in
accordance with Section 10 of this Agreement.
(w) "Subsidiary" means a "subsidiary corporation", whether now or
hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.
2. Grant of Option. The Company hereby grants to the Optionee named in
the Notice of Grant attached as Part I of this Agreement the Option to purchase
the number of Shares, as set forth in the Notice of Grant, at the exercise price
per share set forth in the Notice of Grant (the "Exercise Price"), subject to
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
3. Exercise of Option.
(a) Right to Exercise. This Option is exercisable during its term in
accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Grant and the
applicable provisions of this Agreement.
(b) Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by delivery of an
exercise notice, in the form attached as Exhibit A (the "Exercise Notice"),
which shall state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in
respect of which the Option is being exercised (the "Exercised Shares"), and
such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company. The
Exercise Notice shall be completed by the Optionee and delivered to Stock
Administration. The Exercise Notice shall be accompanied by payment of the
aggregate Exercise Price as to all Exercised Shares together with any applicable
withholding taxes. This Option shall be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by
the Company of such fully executed Exercise Notice accompanied by such aggregate
Exercise Price and applicable withholding taxes.
(c) Legal Compliance. No Shares shall be issued pursuant to the
exercise of this Option unless such issuance and exercise complies with
Applicable Laws. Assuming such compliance, for income tax purposes the Exercised
Shares shall be considered transferred to the Optionee on the date the Option is
exercised with respect to such Exercised Shares.
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4. Method of Payment. Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price shall be
by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of the
Optionee:
(a) cash or check;
(b) consideration received by the Company under a cashless exercise
program implemented by the Company; or
(c) surrender of other Shares, provided Shares acquired from the
Company, (i) have been vested and owned by the Optionee for more than six (6)
months on the date of surrender, AND (ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date
of surrender equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares.
5. Non-Transferability of Option. This Option may not be transferred in
any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and
may be exercised during the lifetime of Optionee only by the Optionee. The terms
of this Agreement shall be binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs,
successors and assigns of the Optionee.
6. Term of Option. This Option may be exercised only within the term
set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during such term only in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
7. Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider. If the Optionee
ceases to be a Service Provider (other than for death or Disability), this
Option may be exercised for a period of three (3) months (or such longer period
of time as provided for in the Employment Agreement) after the date of such
termination (but in no event later than the expiration date of this Option as
set forth in the Notice of Grant) to the extent that the Option is vested on the
date of such termination. To the extent that the Optionee does not exercise this
Option within the time specified herein, the Option shall terminate.
8. Disability of Optionee. If the Optionee ceases to be a Service
Provider as a result of the Optionee's Disability, this Option may be exercised
for a period of twelve (12) months (or such longer period of time as provided
for in the Employment Agreement) after the date of such termination (but in no
event later than the expiration date of this Option as set forth in the Notice
of Grant) to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of such
termination. To the extent that Optionee does not exercise this Option within
the time specified herein, the Option shall terminate.
9. Death of Optionee. If the Optionee dies while a Service Provider,
the Option may be exercised at any time within twelve (12) months (or such
longer period of time as provided for in the Employment Agreement) following the
date of death (but in no event later than the expiration date of this Option as
set forth in the Notice of Grant), by the Optionee's estate or by a person who
acquired the right to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance, but only to
the extent that the Optionee was entitled to exercise the Option at the date of
death. If, after death, the Optionee's estate or a person who acquired the right
to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance does not exercise the Option
within the time specified herein, the Option shall terminate.
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10. Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization, Dissolution, Merger or
Change in Control.
(a) Changes in Capitalization. Subject to any required action by the
stockholders of the Company, the number of shares of Common Stock covered by
this Option, as well as the price per share of Common Stock covered by this
Option, shall be proportionately adjusted for any increase or decrease in the
number of issued shares of Common Stock resulting from a stock split, reverse
stock split, stock dividend, combination or reclassification of the Common
Stock, or any other increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of
Common Stock effected without receipt of consideration by the Company; provided,
however, that conversion of any convertible securities of the Company shall not
be deemed to have been "effected without receipt of consideration." Such
adjustment shall be made by the Board, whose determination in that respect shall
be final, binding and conclusive. Except as expressly provided herein, no
issuance by the Company of shares of stock of any class, or securities
convertible into shares of stock of any class, shall affect, and no adjustment
by reason thereof shall be made with respect to, the number or price of shares
of Common Stock subject to this Option.
(b) Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the proposed
dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Board shall notify Optionee as
soon as practicable prior to the effective date of such proposed transaction. To
the extent it has not been previously exercised, the Option will terminate
immediately prior to the consummation of such proposed transaction.
(c) Merger or Change in Control. In the event of a merger of the
Company with or into another corporation, or a Change in Control, the Option
shall be assumed or an equivalent option substituted by the successor
corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary of the successor corporation. In the event
that the successor corporation refuses to assume or substitute for the Option,
the Optionee shall fully vest in and have the right to exercise the Option as to
all of the Optioned Stock, including Shares as to which it would not otherwise
be vested or exercisable. If the Option becomes fully vested and exercisable in
lieu of assumption or substitution in the event of a merger or Change in
Control, the Board shall notify the Optionee in writing or electronically that
the Option shall be fully exercisable for a period of fifteen (15) days from the
date of such notice, and the Option shall terminate upon the expiration of such
period. For the purposes of this paragraph, the Option shall be considered
assumed if, following the merger or Change in Control, the option confers the
right to purchase or receive, for each Share subject to the Option immediately
prior to the merger or Change in Control, the consideration (whether stock,
cash, or other securities or property) received in the merger or Change in
Control by holders of Common Stock for each Share held on the effective date of
the transaction (and if holders were offered a choice of consideration, the type
of consideration chosen by the holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares);
provided, however, that if such consideration received in the merger or Change
in Control is not solely common stock of the successor corporation or its
Parent, the Board may, with the consent of the successor corporation, provide
for the consideration to be received upon the exercise of the Option, for each
Share subject to the Option, to be solely common stock of the successor
corporation or its Parent equal in fair market value to the per share
consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the merger or Change in
Control.
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11. Notices. Any notice to be given to the Company hereunder shall
be in writing and shall be addressed to the Company at its then current
principal executive office or to such other address as the Company may hereafter
designate to the Optionee by notice as provided in this Section. Any notice to
be given to the Optionee hereunder shall be addressed to the Optionee at the
address set forth beneath his signature hereto, or at such other address as the
Optionee may hereafter designate to the Company by notice as provided herein. A
notice shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or
mailed by registered or certified mail to the party entitled to receive it.
12. Withholding Taxes. Optionee agrees to make appropriate
arrangements with the Company (or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or
retaining Optionee) for the satisfaction of all Federal, state, and local income
and employment tax withholding requirements applicable to the Option exercise.
Optionee acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to honor the
exercise and refuse to deliver Shares if such withholding amounts are not
delivered at the time of exercise.
13. Entire Agreement; Governing Law. This Agreement, together with
the Employment Agreement, constitute the entire agreement of the parties with
respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior
undertakings and agreements of the Company and Optionee with respect to the
subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Optionee's
interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Optionee. This
agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of
law rules, of California.
14. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED SERVICE. OPTIONEE ACKNOWLEDGES AND
AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS
EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY (AND
NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED AN OPTION OR PURCHASING SHARES
HEREUNDER). OPTIONEE FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT, THE
TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH HEREIN DO
NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A
SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND SHALL
NOT INTERFERE WITH OPTIONEE'S RIGHT OR THE COMPANY'S RIGHT TO TERMINATE
OPTIONEE'S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT
CAUSE.
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By Optionee's signature and the signature of the Company's
representative below, Optionee and the Company agree that this Option is granted
under and governed by the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Optionee has
reviewed this Agreement in its entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the
advice of counsel prior to executing this Agreement and fully understands all
provisions of this Agreement. Optionee hereby agrees to accept as binding,
conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Board upon any
questions relating to this Agreement. Optionee further agrees to notify the
Company upon any change in the residence address indicated below.
OPTIONEE SOLECTRON CORPORATION
/s/ Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx /s/ Xxxxxx Xxx
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Signature By
Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Corporate Secretary
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Print Name Title
0000 Xxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxxxx, XX 00000
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Residence Address
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EXHIBIT A
SOLECTRON CORPORATION
EXERCISE NOTICE
Solectron Corporation
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx
Xxxxxxxx, XX 00000
Attention: Stock Administration
1. Exercise of Option. Effective as of today, ________________, 20__,
the undersigned ("Purchaser") hereby elects to purchase ______________ shares
(the "Shares") of the Common Stock of Solectron Corporation (the "Company")
under and pursuant to the Stock Option Agreement dated January 6, 2003 (the
"Option Agreement"). The purchase price for the Shares shall be [$_______], as
required by the Option Agreement.
2. Delivery of Payment. Purchaser herewith delivers to the Company the
full purchase price for the Shares together with any required withholding taxes
to be paid in connection with the exercise of the Option.
3. Representations of Purchaser. Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser
has received, read and understood the Option Agreement and agrees to abide by
and be bound by its terms and conditions.
4. Rights as Shareholder. Until the issuance (as evidenced by the
appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer
agent of the Company) of the Shares, no right to vote or receive dividends or
any other rights as a stockholder shall exist with respect to the Optioned
Stock, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Shares so acquired shall
be issued to the Purchaser as soon as practicable after exercise of the Option.
No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record
date is prior to the date of issuance, except as provided in Section 10 of the
Option Agreement.
5. Tax Consultation. Purchaser understands that Purchaser may suffer
adverse tax consequences as a result of Purchaser's purchase or disposition of
the Shares. Purchaser represents that Purchaser has consulted with any tax
consultants Purchaser deems advisable in connection with the purchase or
disposition of the Shares and that Purchaser is not relying on the Company for
any tax advice.
6. Successors and Assigns. The Company may assign any of its rights
under this Exercise Notice to single or multiple assignees, and this Exercise
Notice shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company.
Subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth, this Exercise Notice
shall be binding upon Purchaser and his or her heirs, executors, administrators,
successors and assigns.
7. Interpretation. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this
Exercise Notice shall be submitted by Purchaser or by the Company forthwith to
the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board"), which shall review such
dispute at its next regular meeting. The resolution of such a dispute by the
Board shall be final and binding on all parties.
8. Entire Agreement; Governing Law. The Option Agreement is
incorporated herein by reference together with any documents incorporated by
reference therein. This Agreement, together with the Option Agreement and the
employment agreement between Purchaser and the Company effective January 6,
2003, constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject
matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and
agreements of the Company and Purchaser with respect to the subject matter
hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Purchaser's interest except by
means of a writing signed by the Company and Purchaser. This agreement is
governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of
California.
Submitted by: Accepted by:
OPTIONEE SOLECTRON CORPORATION
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Signature
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Print Name
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Address Address
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Date Received:
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