ContractStock Option Agreement • November 24th, 2004 • Linens N Things Inc • Retail-home furniture, furnishings & equipment stores
LINENS ’N THINGS, INC. _________________ Stock Option Agreement To: ____________, On _______________, you were awarded an option to purchase __________ shares (this “Option”) of the common stock $.01 par value per share (the “Shares”) of Linens ‘n Things, Inc. (the “Company”) pursuant to the Company’s Shareholder Approved Plan (the “Plan”). It is the Company’s philosophy that an enhanced sense of ownership by employees is an important element of our long-term success. This stock option grant allows you to share in the continued success of the Company under the Plan. By signing a copy of this Stock Option Agreement (this “Agreement”), you hereby agree to the following terms and conditions: 1. Incorporation by Reference of Plan. The provisions of the Plan are incorporated by reference herein and shall govern as to all matters not expressly provided for in this Agreement. Terms not defined in this Agreement have the meanings set forth in the Plan. In the event of any conflict between the
