AFFYMETRIX, INC. 1998 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN (AS ADOPTED EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 29, 1998)1998 Stock Incentive Plan • April 18th, 2001 • Affymetrix Inc • Services-commercial physical & biological research
The Plan was adopted by the Board effective September 29, 1998. The purpose of the Plan is to promote the long-term success of the Company and the creation of stockholder value by (a) encouraging Employees and Consultants to focus on critical long-range objectives, (b) encouraging the attraction and retention of Employees and Consultants with exceptional qualifications and (c) linking Employees and Consultants directly to stockholder interests through increased stock ownership. The Plan seeks to achieve this purpose by providing for Awards in the form of Restricted Shares or Options (which shall constitute nonstatutory stock options).
