0001193125-06-226478 Sample Contracts

STERIS CORPORATION NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT FOR EMPLOYEES

Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Employees • November 7th, 2006 • Steris Corp • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Ohio

• Contract Type
  Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Employees
• Filed
  November 7th, 2006
• Company
  Steris Corp
• Industry
  Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
• Jurisdiction
  Ohio

This Agreement is between STERIS Corporation (“STERIS”) and [Optionee’s Name] (“Optionee”), with respect to the grant of a Nonqualified Stock Option by STERIS to Optionee pursuant to the STERIS Corporation 2006 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). (Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined have the meanings assigned to them in the Plan.)

STERIS CORPORATION NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT FOR NONEMPLOYEE DIRECTORS

Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Nonemployee Directors • November 7th, 2006 • Steris Corp • Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies • Ohio

• Contract Type
  Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement for Nonemployee Directors
• Filed
  November 7th, 2006
• Company
  Steris Corp
• Industry
  Orthopedic, prosthetic & surgical appliances & supplies
• Jurisdiction
  Ohio

This Agreement is between STERIS Corporation (“STERIS”) and [Optionee’s Name] (“Optionee”), with respect to the grant of a Nonqualified Stock Option by STERIS to Optionee pursuant to the STERIS Corporation 2006 Long-Term Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). (Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined have the meanings assigned to them in the Plan.)