EXHIBIT 4.45 THIS OPTION HAS BEEN ISSUED PURSUANT TO EXEMPTIONS FROM THE REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE "ACT"), AND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICABLE STATE SECURITIES LAWS (THE "LAWS"). IT IS...Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement • April 17th, 2001 • Ricex Co • Grain mill products
