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EXHIBIT - (d)(6)
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MACROMEDIA, INC.
1999 STOCK OPTION PLAN
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
This Stock Option Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of
the date of grant set forth below (the "Date of Grant") by and between
Macromedia, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and the participant
named below ("Participant"). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the
meaning ascribed to them in the Company's 1999 Stock Option Plan (the "Plan").
PARTICIPANT:
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
TOTAL OPTION SHARES:
EXERCISE PRICE PER SHARE:
DATE OF GRANT:
VESTING START DATE:
EXPIRATION DATE:
TYPE OF STOCK OPTIONS:
(Check one): [ ] Incentive Stock Option
[ ] Nonqualified Stock Option
1. GRANT OF OPTION. The Company hereby grants to Participant an option
(the "Option") to purchase the total number of shares of Common Stock $0.001 par
value, of the Company set forth above (the "Shares") at the Exercise Price Per
Shares set forth above (the "Exercise Price"), subject to all of t he terms and
conditions of this Agreement and the Plan. If designated as an Incentive Stock
Option above, the Option is intended to qualify as an "incentive stock option"
("ISO") within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code").
2. EXERCISE PERIOD.
2.1 Vesting and Exercise Periods of Option. Provided Participant
continues to provide services to the Company or any Subsidiary, Parent or
Affiliate of the Company throughout the specified period, the Option shall
become exercisable as to 25% of the Total Option Shares on the date twelve
months after the Vesting Start Date specified above and shall be exercisable as
to an additional 2.0833% of the Total Option Shares at the end of each full
succeeding month thereafter until this Option is exercisable with respect to
100% of the Shares.
2.2 Expiration. The Option shall expire on the Expiration Date set
forth above and must be exercised, if at all, on or before the Expiration Date.
3. TERMINATION.
3.1 Termination for Any Reason Except Death or Disability. If
Participant is Terminated for any reason, except death or Disability, the
Option, to the extent (and only to the extent) that it would have been
exercisable by Participant on the date of Termination, may be
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exercised by Participant no later than ninety (90) days after the date of
Termination, but in any event no later than the Expiration Date.
3.2 Termination Because of Death or Disability. If Participant is
Terminated because of death or Disability of Participant, the Option, to the
extent that it is exercisable by Participant on the date of Termination, may be
exercised by Participant (or Participant's legal representative) no later than
twelve (12) months after the date of Termination, but in any event no later than
the Expiration Date.
3.3 No Obligation to Employ. Nothing in the Plan or this Agreement
shall confer on Participant any right to continue in the employ of, or other
relationship with, the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary or Affiliate of the
Company, or limit in any way the right of the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary
or Affiliate of the Company to terminate Participant's employment or other
relationship at any time, with or without cause.
4. MANNER OF EXERCISE.
4.1 Stock Option Exercise Agreement. To exercise this Option,
Participant (or in the case of exercise after Participant's death, Participant's
executor, administrator, heir or legatee, as the case may be) must deliver to
the Company an executed stock option exercise agreement in the form available on
the Company's intranet, or in such other form as may be approved by the Company
from time to time (the "Exercise Agreement"), which shall set forth, inter alia,
Participant's election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares being
purchased, any restrictions imposed on the Shares and any representations,
warranties and agreements regarding Participant's investment intent and access
to information as may be required by the Company to comply with applicable
securities laws. If someone other than Participant exercises the Option, then
such person must submit documentation reasonably acceptable to the Company that
such person has the right to exercise the Option.
4.2 Limitations on Exercise. The Option may not be exercised unless
such exercise is in compliance with all applicable federal and state securities
laws, as they are in effect on the date of exercise. The Option may not be
exercised as to fewer than 100 Shares unless it is exercised as to all Shares as
to which the Option is then exercisable.
4.3 Payment. The Exercise Agreement shall be accompanied by full
payment of the Exercise Price for the Shares being purchased in cash (by check),
or where permitted by law:
(a) by cancellation of indebtedness of the Company to the
Participant;
(b) by surrender of shares of the Company's Common Stock that
either: (1) have been owned by Participant for more than six (6)
months and have been paid for within the meaning of SEC Rule 144
and, if such shares were purchased from the Company by use of a
promissory note, such note has been fully paid with respect to
such shares or (2) were obtained by Participant in the open
public market; and (3) are clear of all liens, claims,
encumbrances or security interests;
(c) by waiver of compensation due or accrued to Participant for
services rendered;
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(d) provided that a public market for the Company's stock exists,
(1) through a "same day sale" commitment from Participant and a
broker-dealer that is a member of the National Association of
Securities Dealers (a "NASD Dealer") whereby Participant
irrevocably elects to exercise the Option and to sell a portion
of the Shares so purchased to pay for the exercise price and
whereby the NASD Dealer irrevocably commits upon receipt of such
Shares to forward the exercise price directly to the Company, or
(2) through a "margin" commitment from Participant and a NASD
Dealer whereby Participant irrevocably elects to exercise the
Option and to pledge the Shares so purchased to the NASD Dealer
in a margin account as security for a loan from the NASD Dealer
in the amount of the exercise price, and whereby the NASD Dealer
irrevocably commits upon receipt of such Shares to forward the
exercise price directly to the Company; or
(e) by any combination of the foregoing.
4.4 Tax Withholding. Prior to the issuance of the Shares upon
exercise of the Option, Participant must pay or provide for any applicable
federal or state withholding obligations of the Company. If the Committee
permits, Participant may provide for payment of withholding taxes upon exercise
of the Option by requesting that the Company retain Shares with a Fair Market
Value equal to the minimum amount of taxes required to be withheld. In such
case, the Company shall issue the net number of Shares to the Participant by
deducting the Shares retained from the Shares issuable upon exercise.
4.5 Issuance of Shares. Provided that the Exercise Agreement and
payment are in form and substance satisfactory to counsel for the Company, the
Company shall issue the Shares registered in the name of Participant,
Participant's authorized assignee, or Participant's legal representative, and
shall deliver certificates representing the Shares with the appropriate legends
affixed thereto.
5. NOTICE OF DISQUALIFYING DISPOSITION OF ISO SHARES. If the Option is
an ISO, and if Participant sells or otherwise disposes of any of the Shares
acquired pursuant to the ISO on or before the later of (1) the date two years
after the Date of Grant, and (2) the date one year after transfer of such Shares
to Participant upon exercise of the Option, Participant shall immediately notify
the Company in writing of such disposition. Participant agrees that Participant
may be subject to income tax withholding by the Company on the compensation
income recognized by Participant from the early disposition by payment in cash
or out of the current wages or other compensation payable to Participant.
6. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS. The exercise of the Option and
the issuance and transfer of Shares shall be subject to compliance by the
Company and Participant with all applicable requirements of federal and state
securities laws and with all applicable requirements of any stock exchange on
which the Company's Common Stock may be listed at the time of such issuance or
transfer. Participant understands that the Company is under no obligation to
register or qualify the Shares with the Securities and Exchange Commission, any
state securities commission or any stock exchange to effect such compliance.
7. NONTRANSFERABILITY OF OPTION. The Option may not be transferred in
any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution and may
be exercised during the lifetime of Participant only by Participant. The terms
of the Option shall be binding upon the executors, administrators, successors
and assigns of Participant.
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8. TAX CONSEQUENCES. Set forth below is a brief summary as of the Date
of Grant of some of the federal and California tax consequences of exercise of
the Option and disposition of the Shares. THIS SUMMARY IS NECESSARILY
INCOMPLETE, AND THE TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PARTICIPANT
SHOULD CONSULT A TAX ADVISER BEFORE EXERCISING THE OPTION OR DISPOSING OF THE
SHARES.
8.1 Exercise of ISO. If the Option qualifies as an ISO, there will be
no regular federal or California income tax liability upon the exercise of the
Option, although the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the Shares on
the date of exercise over the Exercise Price will be treated as a tax preference
item for federal income tax purposes and may subject the Participant to the
alternative minimum tax in the year of exercise.
8.2 Exercise of Nonqualified Stock Option. If the Option does not
qualify as an ISO, there may be a regular federal and California income tax
liability upon the exercise of the Option. Participant will be treated as having
received compensation income (taxable at ordinary income tax rates) equal to the
excess, if any, of the fair market value of the Shares on the date of exercise
over the Exercise Price. The Company will be required to withhold from
Participant's compensation or collect from Participant and pay to the applicable
taxing authorities an amount equal to a percentage of this compensation income
at the time of exercise.
8.3 Disposition of Shares. If the Shares are held for more than
twelve (12) months after the date of the transfer of the Shares pursuant to the
exercise of the Option (and, in the case of an ISO, are disposed of more than
two years after the Date of Grant), any gain realized on disposition of the
Shares will be treated as long term capital gain for federal and California
income tax purposes. If Shares purchased under an ISO are disposed of within one
year of exercise or within two years after the Date of Grant, any gain realized
on such disposition will be treated as compensation income (taxable at ordinary
income rates) to the extent of the excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value of
the Shares on the date of exercise over the Exercise Price. The Company will be
required to withhold from Participant's compensation or collect from Participant
and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount equal to a percentage of
this compensation income at the time of exercise.
9. PRIVILEGES OF STOCK OWNERSHIP. Participant shall not have any of the
rights of a shareholder with respect to any Shares until Participant exercises
the Option and pays the Exercise Price.
10. INTERPRETATION. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this
Agreement shall be submitted by Participant or the Company to the Committee for
review. The resolution of such a dispute by the Committee shall be final and
binding on the Company and Participant.
11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The Plan is incorporated herein by reference. This
Agreement and the Plan constitute the entire agreement of the parties and
supersede all prior undertakings and agreements with respect to the subject
matter hereof.
12. NOTICES. Any notice required to be given or delivered to the Company
under the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and addressed to the
Corporate Secretary of the Company at its principal corporate offices. Any
notice required to be given or delivered to Participant shall be in writing and
addressed to Participant at the address indicated above or to such
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other address as such party may designate in writing from time to time to the
Company. All notices shall be deemed to have been given or delivered upon:
personal delivery; three (3) days after deposit in the United States mail by
certified or registered mail (return receipt requested); one (1) business day
after deposit with any return receipt express courier (prepaid); or one (1)
business day after transmission by rapifax or telecopier.
13. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. The Company may assign any of its rights
under this Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the
restrictions on transfer set forth herein, this Agreement shall be binding upon
Participant and Participant's heirs, executors, administrators, legal
representatives, successors and assigns.
14. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of California.
15. ACCEPTANCE. Participant hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the
Plan and this Agreement. Participant has read and understands the terms and
provisions thereof, and accepts the Option subject to all the terms and
conditions of the Plan and this Agreement. Participant acknowledges that there
may be adverse tax consequences upon exercise of the Option or disposition of
the Shares and that Participant should consult a tax adviser prior to such
exercise or disposition.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Agreement to be executed
in duplicate by its duly authorized representative and Participant has executed
this Agreement in duplicate as of the Date of Grant.
MACROMEDIA, INC. PARTICIPANT
By:
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(Signature)
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(Please print name)
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