Common use of Effectiveness of the Plan Clause in Contracts

Effectiveness of the Plan. The Plan became effective upon adoption by the Board, subject, however, to its further approval by the stockholders of the Company given within twelve (12) months of the date the Plan is adopted by the Board at a regular meeting of the stockholders or at a special meeting duly called and held for such purpose. Grants of Awards may be made prior to such stockholder approval but all Award grants made prior to stockholder approval shall be subject to the obtaining of such approval and if such approval is not obtained, such Awards shall not be effective for any purpose. This amendment and restatement shall become effective upon adoption by the Board.

Effectiveness of the Plan. The Plan became effective upon adoption by the Board, subject, however, to its further approval by the stockholders of the Company given within twelve (12) months of the date the Plan is adopted by the Board at a regular meeting of the stockholders or at a special meeting duly called and held for such purpose. Grants of Awards may be made prior to such stockholder approval but all Award grants made prior to stockholder approval shall be subject to the obtaining of such approval and if such approval is not obtained, such Awards shall not be effective for any purpose. This amendment and restatement shall become effective upon adoption by the Board. If any amendment requiring approval of the Company’s stockholders is not approved by the Company’s stockholders, the Second Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan as in effect immediately prior to March 18, 2014 will continue to operate according to its terms.