Decru, Inc. Early Exercise Stock Purchase Agreement under the 2001 Equity Incentive Plan
Exhibit 99.3
Decru, Inc.
under the 2001 Equity Incentive Plan
This Agreement is made by and between Decru, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
“Company”), and (“Purchaser”).
Witnesseth:
Whereas, Purchaser holds a stock option dated to purchase shares of
common stock (“Common Stock”) of the Company (the “Option”) pursuant to the Company’s 2001 Equity
Incentive Plan (the “Plan”); and
Whereas, the Option consists of a Stock Option Grant Notice and a Stock Option
Agreement; and
Whereas, Purchaser desires to exercise the Option on the terms and conditions
contained herein; and
Whereas, Purchaser wishes to take advantage of the early exercise provision of the
Purchaser’s Option and therefore to enter into this Agreement;
Now, therefore, it is agreed between the parties as follows:
1. Incorporation of Plan and Option by Reference. This Agreement is subject to all
of the terms and conditions as set forth in the Plan and the Option. If there is a conflict
between the terms of this Agreement and/or the Option and the terms of the Plan, the terms of the
Plan shall control. If there is a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of
the Option, the terms of the Option shall control. Defined terms not explicitly defined in this
Agreement but defined in the Plan shall have the same definitions as in the Plan. Defined terms
not explicitly defined in this Agreement or the Plan but defined in the Option shall have the same
definitions as in the Option.
2. Purchase and Sale of Common Stock.
(a) Agreement to purchase and sell Common Stock. Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase
from the Company, and the Company hereby agrees to sell to Purchaser, shares of the Common Stock of
the Company in accordance with the Notice of Exercise duly executed by Purchaser and attached
hereto as Exhibit A.
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Cash |
$ | — | ||
Value of ______ shares of Common Stock1 |
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Total Exercise Price |
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(b) Closing. The closing hereunder, including payment for and delivery of the Common
Stock, shall occur at the offices of the Company immediately following the execution of this
Agreement, or at such other time and place as the parties may mutually agree; provided, however,
that if stockholder approval of the Plan is required before the Option may be exercised, then the
Option may not be exercised, and the closing shall be delayed, until such stockholder approval is
obtained. If such stockholder approval is not obtained within the time limit specified in the
Plan, then this Agreement shall be null and void.
3. Unvested Share Repurchase Option
(a) Repurchase Option. In the event Purchaser’s Continuous Service terminates, then the
Company shall have an irrevocable option (the “Repurchase Option”) for a period of ninety (90) days
after said termination (or in the case of shares issued upon exercise of the Option after such date
of termination, within ninety (90) days after the date of the exercise), or such longer period as
may be agreed to by the Company and the Purchaser, to repurchase from Purchaser or Purchaser’s
personal representative, as the case may be, those shares that Purchaser received pursuant to the
exercise of the Option that have not as yet vested as of such termination date in accordance with
the Vesting Schedule indicated on Purchaser’s Stock Option Grant Notice (the “Unvested Shares”).
(b) Shares Repurchasable at Purchaser’s Original Exercise Price. The Company may
repurchase all or any of the Unvested Shares at a price (“Option Price”) equal to the Purchaser’s
Exercise Price for such shares as indicated on Purchaser’s Stock Option Grant Notice.
4. Exercise of Repurchase Option. The Repurchase Option shall be exercised by
written notice signed by an Officer of the Company and delivered or mailed as provided herein.
Such notice shall identify the number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased and shall notify
Purchaser of the time, place and date for settlement of such purchase, which shall be scheduled by
the Company within the term of the Repurchase Option set forth above. The Company shall be
entitled to pay for any shares of Common Stock purchased pursuant to its Repurchase Option at the
Company’s option in cash or by offset against any indebtedness owing to the Company by Purchaser
(including without limitation any Note given in payment for the Common Stock), or by a combination
of both. Upon delivery of such notice and payment of the purchase price in any of the ways
described above, the Company shall become the legal and beneficial owner of the Common Stock being
repurchased and all rights and interest therein or
1 | Shares must meet the public trading requirements set forth in the option. Shares must be valued in accordance with the terms of the option being exercised, must have been owned for the minimum period required in the option and must be owned free and clear of any liens, claims, encumbrances or security interest. Certificates must be endorsed or accompanied by an executed stock assignment. |
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related thereto, and the Company shall have the right to transfer to its own name the Common
Stock being repurchased by the Company, without further action by Purchaser.
5. Capitalization Adjustments to Common Stock. In the event of a “Capitalization
Adjustment” affecting the Company’s outstanding Common Stock as a class as designated in the Plan,
then any and all new, substituted or additional securities or other property to which Purchaser is
entitled by reason of Purchaser’s ownership of Common Stock shall be immediately subject to the
Repurchase Option and be included in the word “Common Stock” for all purposes of the Repurchase
Option with the same force and effect as the shares of the Common Stock presently subject to the
Repurchase Option, but only to the extent the Common Stock is, at the time, covered by such
Repurchase Option. While the total Option Price shall remain the same after each such event, the
Option Price per share of Common Stock upon exercise of the Repurchase Option shall be
appropriately adjusted.
6. Corporate Transactions. In the event of a Corporate Transaction described in
subsection 11(c) of the Plan, then the Repurchase Option may be assigned by the Company to the
successor of the Company (or such successor’s parent company), if any, in connection with such
Corporate Transaction. To the extent the Repurchase Option remains in effect following such
Corporate Transaction, it shall apply to the new capital stock or other property received in
exchange for the Common Stock in consummation of the Corporate Transaction, but only to the extent
the Common Stock was at the time covered by such right. Appropriate adjustments shall be made to
the price per share payable upon exercise of the Repurchase Option to reflect the Corporate
Transaction upon the Company’s capital structure; provided, however, that the aggregate Option
Price shall remain the same.
7. Escrow of Unvested Common Stock. As security for Purchaser’s faithful performance
of the terms of this Agreement and to insure the availability for delivery of Purchaser’s Common
Stock upon exercise of the Repurchase Option herein provided for, Purchaser agrees, at the closing
hereunder, to deliver to and deposit with the Secretary of the Company or the Secretary’s designee
(“Escrow Agent”), as Escrow Agent in this transaction, three (3) stock assignments duly endorsed
(with date and number of shares blank) in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B, together with a
certificate or certificates evidencing all of the Common Stock subject to the Repurchase Option;
said documents are to be held by the Escrow Agent and delivered by said Escrow Agent pursuant to
the Joint Escrow Instructions of the Company and Purchaser set forth in Exhibit C, attached hereto
and incorporated by this reference, which instructions shall also be delivered to the Escrow Agent
at the closing hereunder.
8. Rights of Purchaser. Subject to the provisions of the Option, Purchaser shall
exercise all rights and privileges of a stockholder of the Company with respect to the shares
deposited in escrow. Purchaser shall be deemed to be the holder of the shares for purposes of
receiving any dividends that may be paid with respect to such shares and for purposes of exercising
any voting rights relating to such shares, even if some or all of such shares have not yet vested
and been released from the Company’s Repurchase Option.
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9. Limitations on Transfer. In addition to any other limitation on transfer created
by applicable securities laws, Purchaser shall not sell, assign, hypothecate, donate, encumber or
otherwise dispose of any interest in the Common Stock while the Common Stock is subject to the
Repurchase Option. After any Common Stock has been released from the Repurchase Option, Purchaser
shall not sell, assign, hypothecate, donate, encumber or otherwise dispose of any interest in the
Common Stock except in compliance with the provisions herein and applicable securities laws.
Furthermore, the Common Stock shall be subject to any right of first refusal in favor of the
Company or its assignees that may be contained in the Company’s Bylaws.
10. Restrictive Legends. All certificates representing the Common Stock shall have
endorsed thereon legends in substantially the following forms (in addition to any other legend
which may be required by other agreements between the parties hereto):
(a) “THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO AN OPTION SET FORTH IN AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE REGISTERED HOLDER, OR SUCH HOLDER’S PREDECESSOR IN INTEREST,
A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THIS COMPANY. ANY TRANSFER OR ATTEMPTED
TRANSFER OF ANY SHARES SUBJECT TO SUCH OPTION IS VOID WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF
THE COMPANY.”
(b) “THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES
ACT OF 1933 AS AMENDED. THEY MAY NOT BE SOLD, OFFERED FOR SALE, PLEDGED OR HYPOTHECATED IN THE
ABSENCE OF AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AS TO THE SECURITIES UNDER SAID ACT OR AN OPINION OF
COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.”
(c) “THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO A RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL OPTION
IN FAVOR OF THE CORPORATION AND/OR ITS ASSIGNEE(S), AS PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS OF THE COMPANY.”
(d) Any legend required by appropriate blue sky officials.
11. Investment Representations. In connection with the purchase of the Common Stock,
Purchaser represents to the Company the following:
(a) Purchaser is aware of the Company’s business affairs and financial condition and has
acquired sufficient information about the Company to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision
to acquire the Common Stock. Purchaser is acquiring the Common Stock for investment for
Purchaser’s own account only and not with a view to, or for resale in connection with, any
“distribution” thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act.
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(b) Purchaser understands that the Common Stock has not been registered under the Securities
Act by reason of a specific exemption therefrom, which exemption depends upon, among other things,
the bona fide nature of Purchaser’s investment intent as expressed herein.
(c) Purchaser further acknowledges and understands that the Common Stock must be held
indefinitely unless the Common Stock is subsequently registered under the Securities Act or an
exemption from such registration is available. Purchaser further acknowledges and understands that
the Company is under no obligation to register the Common Stock. Purchaser understands that the
certificate evidencing the Common Stock will be imprinted with a legend that prohibits the transfer
of the Common Stock unless the Common Stock is registered or such registration is not required in
the opinion of counsel for the Company.
(d) Purchaser is familiar with the provisions of Rules 144 and 701, under the Securities Act,
as in effect from time to time, which, in substance, permit limited public resale of “restricted
securities” acquired, directly or indirectly, from the issuer thereof (or from an affiliate of such
issuer), in a non-public offering subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Rule 701
provides that if the issuer qualifies under Rule 701 at the time of issuance of the securities,
such issuance will be exempt from registration under the Securities Act. In the event the Company
becomes subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the securities exempt under Rule 701 may be sold by Purchaser ninety (90) days thereafter,
subject to the satisfaction of certain of the conditions specified by Rule 144 and the market
stand-off provision described in Purchaser’s Stock Option Agreement.
(e) In the event that the sale of the Common Stock does not qualify under Rule 701 at the time
of purchase, then the Common Stock may be resold by Purchaser in certain limited circumstances
subject to the provisions of Rule 144, which requires, among other things: (i) the availability of
certain public information about the Company and (ii) the resale occurring following the required
holding period under Rule 144 after the Purchaser has purchased, and made full payment of (within
the meaning of Rule 144), the securities to be sold.
(f) Purchaser further understands that at the time Purchaser wishes to sell the Common Stock
there may be no public market upon which to make such a sale, and that, even if such a public
market then exists, the Company may not be satisfying the current public current information
requirements of Rule 144 or 701, and that, in such event, Purchaser would be precluded from selling
the Common Stock under Rule 144 or 701 even if the minimum holding period requirement had been
satisfied.
(g) Purchaser further warrants and represents that Purchaser has either (i) preexisting
personal or business relationships, with the Company or any of its officers, directors or
controlling persons, or (ii) the capacity to protect his own interests in connection with the
purchase of the Common Stock by virtue of the business or financial expertise of the Purchaser or
of professional advisors to Purchaser who are unaffiliated with and who are not compensated by the
Company or any of its affiliates, directly or indirectly.
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12. Section 83(b) Election. Purchaser understands that Section 83(a) of
the Code, taxes as ordinary income the difference between the amount paid for the Common Stock and
the fair market value of the Common Stock as of the date any restrictions on the Common Stock
lapse. In this context, “restriction” includes the right of the Company to buy back the Common
Stock pursuant to the Repurchase Option set forth above. Purchaser understands that Purchaser may
elect to be taxed at the time the Common Stock is purchased, rather than when and as the Repurchase
Option expires, by filing an election under Section 83(b) (an “83(b) Election”) of the Code with
the Internal Revenue Service within thirty (30) days from the date of purchase, a form of which is
attached as Exhibit D. Even if the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of the
execution of this Agreement equals the amount paid for the Common Stock, the 83(b) Election must be
made to avoid income under Section 83(a) in the future. Purchaser understands that failure to file
such an 83(b) Election in a timely manner may result in adverse tax consequences for Purchaser.
Purchaser further understands that Purchaser must file an additional copy of such 83(b) Election
with his or her federal income tax return for the calendar year in which the date of this Agreement
falls. Purchaser acknowledges that the foregoing is only a summary of the effect of United States
federal income taxation with respect to purchase of the Common Stock hereunder, and does not
purport to be complete. Purchaser further acknowledges that the Company has directed Purchaser to
seek independent advice regarding the applicable provisions of the Code, the income tax laws of any
municipality, state or foreign country in which Purchaser may reside, and the tax consequences of
Purchaser’s death. Purchaser assumes all responsibility for filing an 83(b) Election and paying
all taxes resulting from such election or the lapse of the restrictions on the Common Stock.
13. Refusal to Transfer. The Company shall not be required (a) to transfer on its
books any shares of Common Stock of the Company which shall have been transferred in violation of
any of the provisions set forth in this Agreement or (b) to treat as owner of such shares or to
accord the right to vote as such owner or to pay dividends to any transferee to whom such shares
shall have been so transferred.
14. No Employment Rights. This Agreement is not an employment contract and nothing
in this Agreement shall affect in any manner whatsoever the right or power of the Company (or a
parent or subsidiary of the Company) to terminate Purchaser’s employment for any reason at any
time, with or without cause and with or without notice.
15. Miscellaneous.
(a) Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be
deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent by
confirmed telex or facsimile if sent during normal business hours of the recipient, and if not
during normal business hours of the recipient, then on the next business day, (c) five (5) calendar
days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage
prepaid, or (d) one (1) business day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier,
specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications shall be
sent to the other party hereto at such party’s address hereinafter set
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forth on the signature page hereof, or at such other address as such party may designate by
ten (10) days advance written notice to the other party hereto.
(b) Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the Company and, subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth, be binding
upon Purchaser, Purchaser’s successors, and assigns. The Company may assign the Repurchase Option
hereunder at any time or from time to time, in whole or in part.
(c) Attorneys’ Fees; Specific Performance. Purchaser shall reimburse the Company for all
costs incurred by the Company in enforcing the performance of, or protecting its rights under, any
part of this Agreement, including reasonable costs of investigation and attorneys’ fees. It is the
intention of the parties that the Company, upon exercise of the Repurchase Option and payment of
the Option Price, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, shall be entitled to receive the Common
Stock, in specie, in order to have such Common Stock available for future issuance without dilution
of the holdings of other stockholders. Furthermore, it is expressly agreed between the parties
that money damages are inadequate to compensate the Company for the Common Stock and that the
Company shall, upon proper exercise of the Repurchase Option, be entitled to specific enforcement
of its rights to purchase and receive said Common Stock.
(d) Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California. The parties agree that any action brought by either
party to interpret or enforce any provision of this Agreement shall be brought in, and each party
agrees to, and does hereby, submit to the jurisdiction and venue of, the appropriate state or
federal court for the district encompassing the Company’s principal place of business.
(e) Further Execution. The parties agree to take all such further action(s) as may reasonably
be necessary to carry out and consummate this Agreement as soon as practicable, and to take
whatever steps may be necessary to obtain any governmental approval in connection with or otherwise
qualify the issuance of the securities that are the subject of this Agreement.
(f) Independent Counsel. Purchaser acknowledges that this Agreement has been prepared on
behalf of the Company by Xxxxxx Godward llp, counsel to the Company and that Xxxxxx
Godward llp does not represent, and is not acting on behalf of, Purchaser. Purchaser has
been provided with an opportunity to consult with Purchaser’s own counsel with respect to this
Agreement.
(g) Entire Agreement; Amendment. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the
parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and merges all prior agreements or
understandings, whether written or oral. This Agreement may not be amended, modified or revoked,
in whole or in part, except by an agreement in writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
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(h) Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable
under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith. In the event
that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision,
then (i) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (ii) the balance of the Agreement
shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (iii) the balance of the Agreement
shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
(i) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.
In witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of
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Decru, Inc. |
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By: | ||||
Xxx Avida | ||||
Title: | Chief Executive Officer | |||
Address: | 000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx | |||
Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx |
Purchaser | ||||
Address: |
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Attachments:
Exhibit A
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Notice of Exercise | |
Exhibit B
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Assignment Separate from Certificate | |
Exhibit C
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Joint Escrow Instructions | |
Exhibit D
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83(b) Election Form |
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Exhibit A
NOTICE OF EXERCISE
NOTICE OF EXERCISE
Decru, Inc. |
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000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx |
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Xxxxxxx Xxxx, XX 00000
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Date of Exercise: |
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This constitutes notice to Decru, Inc. (the “Company”) under my stock option that I elect to
purchase the number of shares for the price set forth below.
Type of option (check one): | Incentive | o | Nonstatutory | o | |||||||||
Stock option dated: |
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Number of shares as
to which option is
exercised: |
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Certificates to be
issued in name of: |
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Total exercise price: |
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Cash payment delivered
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By this exercise, I agree (i) to provide such additional documents as you may require pursuant
to the terms of the 2001 Equity Incentive Plan, (ii) to provide for the payment by me to you (in
the manner designated by you) of your withholding obligation, if any, relating to the exercise of
this option, and (iii) if this exercise relates to an incentive stock option, to notify you in
writing within fifteen (15) days after the date of any disposition of any of the shares of Common
Stock issued upon exercise of this option that occurs within two (2) years after the date of grant
of this option or within one (1) year after such shares of Common Stock are issued upon exercise of
this option.
I hereby make the following certifications and representations with respect to the number of
shares of Common Stock of the Company listed above (the “Shares”), which are being acquired by me
for my own account upon exercise of the Option as set forth above:
I acknowledge that the Shares have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended (the “Securities Act”), and are deemed to constitute “restricted securities” under Rule 701
and “control securities” under Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act. I warrant and
represent to the Company that I have no present intention of distributing or selling said Shares,
except as permitted under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws.
I further acknowledge that I will not be able to resell the Shares for at least ninety days
(90) after the stock of the Company becomes publicly traded (i.e., subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) under Rule 701 and that
more restrictive conditions apply to affiliates of the Company under Rule 144.
I further acknowledge that all certificates representing any of the Shares subject to the
provisions of the Option shall have endorsed thereon appropriate legends reflecting the foregoing
limitations, as well as any legends reflecting restrictions pursuant to the Company’s Certificate
of Incorporation, Bylaws and/or applicable securities laws.
I further agree that, if required by the Company (or a representative of the underwriters) in
connection with the first underwritten registration of the offering of any securities of the
Company under the Securities Act, I will not sell or otherwise transfer or dispose of any shares,
short sale or grant any option for the purchase of, or enter into any hedging or similar
transaction with the same economic effect as a sale, any shares of Common Stock or other securities
of the Company during such period (not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days) following the
effective date of the registration statement of the Company filed under the Securities Act as may
be requested by the Company or the representative of the underwriters. I further agree to execute
and deliver such other agreements as may be reasonably requested by the Company and or the
representatives of underwriter(s) that are consistent with the foregoing or that are necessary to
give further effect thereto. I further agree that the Company may impose stop-transfer
instructions with respect to securities subject to the foregoing restrictions until the end of such
period.
Very truly yours, | ||||
Print Name: | ||||
Exhibit B
STOCK ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
STOCK ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
For Value Received, hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
Decru, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to the Repurchase Option under that
certain Early Exercise Stock Purchase Agreement, dated by and between the
undersigned and the Company (the “Agreement”), ( ) shares of Common
Stock of the Company standing in the undersigned’s name on the books of the Company represented by
Certificate No(s). and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint the Company’s
Secretary attorney to transfer said Common Stock on the books of the Company with full power of
substitution in the premises. This Assignment may be used only in accordance with and subject to
the terms and conditions of the Agreement, in connection with the repurchase of shares of Common
Stock issued to the undersigned pursuant to the Agreement, and only to the extent that such shares
remain subject to the Company’s Repurchase Option under the Agreement.
Dated:
(Signature) | ||
(Print Name) |
(Instruction: Please do not fill in any blanks other than the “Signature” line and the
“Print Name” line.)
STOCK ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
For Value Received, hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
Decru, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to the Repurchase Option under that
certain Early Exercise Stock Purchase Agreement, dated by and between the
undersigned and the Company (the “Agreement”), ( ) shares of Common
Stock of the Company standing in the undersigned’s name on the books of the Company represented by
Certificate No(s). and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint the Company’s
Secretary attorney to transfer said Common Stock on the books of the Company with full power of
substitution in the premises. This Assignment may be used only in accordance with and subject to
the terms and conditions of the Agreement, in connection with the repurchase of shares of Common
Stock issued to the undersigned pursuant to the Agreement, and only to the extent that such shares
remain subject to the Company’s Repurchase Option under the Agreement.
Dated:
(Signature) | ||
(Print Name) |
(Instruction: Please do not fill in any blanks other than the “Signature” line and the
“Print Name” line.)
STOCK ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
For Value Received, hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
Decru, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to the Repurchase Option under that
certain Early Exercise Stock Purchase Agreement, dated by and between the
undersigned and the Company (the “Agreement”), ( ) shares of Common
Stock of the Company standing in the undersigned’s name on the books of the Company represented by
Certificate No(s). and does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint the Company’s
Secretary attorney to transfer said Common Stock on the books of the Company with full power of
substitution in the premises. This Assignment may be used only in accordance with and subject to
the terms and conditions of the Agreement, in connection with the repurchase of shares of Common
Stock issued to the undersigned pursuant to the Agreement, and only to the extent that such shares
remain subject to the Company’s Repurchase Option under the Agreement.
Dated:
(Signature) | ||
(Print Name) |
(Instruction: Please do not fill in any blanks other than the “Signature” line and the
“Print Name” line.)
Exhibit C
JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx
Xxxxxx Godward LLP
Five Palo Alto Square
0000 Xx Xxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Xxxxxx Godward LLP
Five Palo Alto Square
0000 Xx Xxxxxx Xxxx
Xxxx Xxxx, XX 00000
Dear Sir or Madam:
As Escrow Agent for both Decru, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Company”), and the
undersigned purchaser of Common Stock of the Company (“Purchaser”), you are hereby authorized and
directed to hold the documents delivered to you pursuant to the terms of that certain Early
Exercise Stock Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”), dated to which a copy of these
Joint Escrow Instructions is attached as Exhibit C, in accordance with the following instructions:
1. In the event the Company or an assignee shall elect to exercise the Repurchase Option set
forth in the Agreement, the Company or its assignee will give to Purchaser and you a written notice
specifying the number of shares of Common Stock to be purchased, the purchase price, and the time
for a closing hereunder at the principal office of the Company. Purchaser and the Company hereby
irrevocably authorize and direct you to close the transaction contemplated by such notice in
accordance with the terms of said notice.
2. At the closing you are directed (a) to date any stock assignments necessary for the
transfer in question, (b) to fill in the number of shares being transferred, and (c) to deliver
same, together with the certificate evidencing the shares of Common Stock to be transferred, to the
Company against the simultaneous delivery to you of the purchase price (which may include suitable
acknowledgment of cancellation of indebtedness) of the number of shares of Common Stock being
purchased pursuant to the exercise of the Repurchase Option.
3. Purchaser irrevocably authorizes the Company to deposit with you any certificates
evidencing shares of Common Stock to be held by you hereunder and any additions and substitutions
to said shares as specified in the Agreement. Purchaser does hereby irrevocably constitute and
appoint you as the Purchaser’s attorney-in-fact and agent for the term of this escrow to execute
with respect to such securities and other property all documents of assignment and/or transfer and
all stock certificates necessary or appropriate to make all securities negotiable and complete any
transaction herein contemplated.
4. This escrow shall terminate upon expiration or exercise in full of the Repurchase Option,
whichever occurs first.
5. If at the time of termination of this escrow you should have in your possession any
documents, securities, or other property belonging to Purchaser, you shall deliver all of same to
Purchaser and shall be discharged of all further obligations hereunder; provided, however, that
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if at the time of termination of this escrow you are advised by the Company that the property
subject to this escrow is the subject of a pledge or other security agreement, you shall deliver
all such property to the pledgeholder or other person designated by the Company.
6. Except as otherwise provided in these Joint Escrow Instructions, your duties hereunder may
be altered, amended, modified or revoked only by a writing signed by all of the parties hereto.
7. You shall be obligated only for the performance of such duties as are specifically set
forth herein and may rely and shall be protected in relying or refraining from acting on any
instrument reasonably believed by you to be genuine and to have been signed or presented by the
proper party or parties or their assignees. You shall not be personally liable for any act you may
do or omit to do hereunder as Escrow Agent or as attorney-in-fact for Purchaser while acting in
good faith and any act done or omitted by you pursuant to the advice of your own attorneys shall be
conclusive evidence of such good faith.
8. You are hereby expressly authorized to disregard any and all warnings given by any of the
parties hereto or by any other person or corporation, excepting only orders or process of courts of
law, and are hereby expressly authorized to comply with and obey orders, judgments or decrees of
any court. In case you obey or comply with any such order, judgment or decree of any court, you
shall not be liable to any of the parties hereto or to any other person, firm or corporation by
reason of such compliance, notwithstanding any such order, judgment or decree being subsequently
reversed, modified, annulled, set aside, vacated or found to have been entered without
jurisdiction.
9. You shall not be liable in any respect on account of the identity, authority or rights of
the parties executing or delivering or purporting to execute or deliver the Agreement or any
documents or papers deposited or called for hereunder.
10. You shall not be liable for the outlawing of any rights under any statute of limitations
with respect to these Joint Escrow Instructions or any documents deposited with you.
11. Your responsibilities as Escrow Agent hereunder shall terminate if you shall cease to be
Secretary of the Company or if you shall resign by written notice to each party. In the event of
any such termination, the Company may appoint any officer or assistant officer of the Company as
successor Escrow Agent and Purchaser hereby confirms the appointment of such successor or
successors as the Purchaser’s attorney-in-fact and agent to the full extent of your appointment.
12. If you reasonably require other or further instruments in connection with these Joint
Escrow Instructions or obligations in respect hereto, the necessary parties hereto shall join in
furnishing such instruments.
13. It is understood and agreed that should any dispute arise with respect to the delivery
and/or ownership or right of possession of the securities, you are authorized and directed to
retain in your possession without liability to anyone all or any part of said securities
2.
until such dispute shall have been settled either by mutual written agreement of the parties
concerned or by a final order, decree or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction after the
time for appeal has expired and no appeal has been perfected, but you shall be under no duty
whatsoever to institute or defend any such proceedings.
14. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given in writing and shall be deemed
effectively given upon personal delivery, including delivery by express courier or five days after
deposit in the United States Post Office, by registered or certified mail with postage and fees
prepaid, addressed to each of the other parties hereunto entitled at the following addresses, or at
such other addresses as a party may designate by ten days’ advance written notice to each of the
other parties hereto:
Company:
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Decru, Inc. | |||
000 Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx 000 | ||||
Xxxxxxx Xxxx, XX 00000 | ||||
Purchaser: |
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Escrow Agent:
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Xxxx X. Xxxxxxx | |||
Xxxxxx Godward LLP | ||||
Five Palo Alto Square | ||||
0000 Xx Xxxxxx Xxxx | ||||
Xxxx Xxxx, XX 00000 |
15. By signing these Joint Escrow Instructions you become a party hereto only for the purpose
of said Joint Escrow Instructions; you do not become a party to the Agreement.
16. You shall be entitled to employ such legal counsel and other experts (including without
limitation the firm of Xxxxxx Godward llp) as you may deem necessary properly to advise
you in connection with your obligations hereunder. You may rely upon the advice of such counsel,
and may pay such counsel reasonable compensation therefor. The Company shall be responsible for
all fees generated by such legal counsel in connection with your obligations hereunder.
17. This instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and
their respective successors and permitted assigns. It is understood and agreed that references to
“you” or “your” herein refer to the original Escrow Agent and to any and all successor Escrow
Agents. It is understood and agreed that the Company may at any time or from time to time assign
its rights under the Agreement and these Joint Escrow Instructions in whole or in part.
18. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted and determined in accordance with the
laws of the State of California, as such laws are applied by California courts to contracts made
and to be performed entirely in California by residents of that state.
3.
Very truly yours, | ||||
Decru, Inc. | ||||
By | ||||
Title | ||||
Purchaser: | ||||
Escrow Agent: |
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4.
Exhibit D
FORM OF 83(B) ELECTION
83(b) ELECTION FORM
, 200_
Director of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue Service Center
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Internal Revenue Service Center
Xxxxxx, XX 00000
Re: Election under Section 83(b)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
This statement constitutes an election pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.
Pursuant to Treasury Regulation Section 1.83-2, the following information is submitted:
1.
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Name: | (“Purchaser”) | ||
Address: | ||||
Social Security No.: | ||||
2.
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Property Description: | Shares of the Common Stock of Decru, Inc. | ||
3. | The date on which property was transferred is , 200_. | |||
4. | The taxable year for which the election is made is the calendar year 2002. | |||
5.
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Restrictions: |
“Repurchase Option. In the event Purchaser’s Continuous Service terminates, then the
Company shall have an irrevocable option (the “Repurchase Option”) for a period of ninety (90) days
after said termination (or in the case of shares issued upon exercise of the Option after such date
of termination, within ninety (90) days after the date of the exercise), or such longer period as
may be agreed to by the Company and the Purchaser, to repurchase from Purchaser or Purchaser’s
personal representative, as the case may be, those shares that Purchaser received pursuant to the
exercise of the Option that have not as yet vested as of such termination date in accordance with
the Vesting Schedule indicated on Purchaser’s Stock Option Grant Notice (the “Unvested Shares”).”
“Shares Repurchasable at Purchaser’s Original Exercise Price. The Company may
repurchase all or any of the Unvested Shares at a price (“Option Price”) equal to the Purchaser’s
Exercise Price for such shares as indicated on Purchaser’s Stock Option Grant Notice.”
“Continuous Service” means that the Participant’s service with the Company or an Affiliate,
whether as an Employee, Director or Consultant, is not interrupted or terminated. The
Participant’s Continuous Service shall not be deemed to have terminated merely because of a change
in the capacity in which the Participant renders service to the Company or an Affiliate as an
Employee, Consultant or Director or a change in the entity for which the Participant renders such
service, provided that there is no interruption or termination of the Participant’s Continuous
Service. For example, a change in status from an Employee of the Company to a Consultant of an
Affiliate or a Director will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service. The Board or
the chief executive officer of the Company, in that party’s sole discretion, may determine whether
Continuous Service shall be considered interrupted in the case of any leave of absence approved by
that party, including sick leave, military leave or any other personal leave.”
6. The fair market value at the time of transfer of the property with respect to which this
election is being made, determined without regard to any restriction other than a restriction which
by its terms will never lapse, is $ .
7. The amount paid by the undersigned taxpayer for the property is $ .
8. A copy of this statement has been furnished to Decru, Inc., and the transferee of the
property if different from the Purchaser.
Dated: , 200___.
Very truly yours,
Purchaser Name
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