-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, HmuW1PNWa2CW87NAk7NU1DmE7yomN5jgYsaFAFTkJRJsOyscFr1VDn/kF8AYlpQM MAKHhvgF8oiZI17/YWPNlg== 0001193125-05-126579.txt : 20050617 0001193125-05-126579.hdr.sgml : 20050616 20050616193249 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-05-126579 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 7 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050616 ITEM INFORMATION: Other Events ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050617 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050616 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Dolby Laboratories, Inc. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001308547 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT [3663] IRS NUMBER: 900199783 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0930 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32431 FILM NUMBER: 05901291 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 POTRERO AVENUE CITY: SAN FRANCISCO STATE: CA ZIP: 94103 BUSINESS PHONE: 415 558 0200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 100 POTRERO AVENUE CITY: SAN FRANCISCO STATE: CA ZIP: 94103 8-K 1 d8k.htm CURRENT REPORT DATED JUNE 16, 2005 Current Report dated June 16, 2005

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 


 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

June 16, 2005

 


 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   001-32431   90-0199783

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

100 Potrero Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94103-4813

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

 

(415) 558-0200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 


 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 


 


Item 8.01 Other Events.

 

On June 16, 2005, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. approved the following forms of award agreements for use in connection with equity awards granted under Dolby’s 2005 Stock Plan:

 

  1) Executive Stock Option Agreement, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1;

 

  2) Executive Stock Option Agreement – United Kingdom for executives who reside in the United Kingdom, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.2;

 

  3) Stock Option Agreement – United Kingdom for individuals other than executives who reside in the United Kingdom, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.3;

 

  4) Stock Option Agreement – Hong Kong for individuals who reside in Hong Kong, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.4;

 

  5) Stock Option Agreement – International for individuals who reside in foreign countries, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.5; and

 

  6) Stock Appreciation Right Agreement – International for individuals who reside outside the United States, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.6.

 

Please see the description of the material terms and conditions of the 2005 Stock Plan (and the agreements used for granting equity awards under such plan) included in Dolby’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on February 16, 2005 (Commission File No. 333-120614). The forms of agreements for use in connection with equity awards that may be granted to executive officers contain transfer provisions under which such awards may be transferred for estate planning purposes.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(c) Exhibits

 

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description


99.1   Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement under the 2005 Stock Plan.
99.2   Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement – United Kingdom under the 2005 Stock Plan.
99.3   Form of Stock Option Agreement – United Kingdom under the 2005 Stock Plan.
99.4   Form of Stock Option Agreement – Hong Kong under the 2005 Stock Plan.
99.5   Form of Stock Option Agreement – International under the 2005 Stock Plan.
99.6   Form of Stock Appreciation Right Agreement – International under the 2005 Stock Plan.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.
By:  

/s/ Martin A. Jaffe


   

Martin A. Jaffe

Executive Vice President, Business and Finance

 

Date: June 16, 2005

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description


99.1   Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement under the 2005 Stock Plan.
99.2   Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement – United Kingdom under the 2005 Stock Plan.
99.3   Form of Stock Option Agreement – United Kingdom under the 2005 Stock Plan.
99.4   Form of Stock Option Agreement – Hong Kong under the 2005 Stock Plan.
99.5   Form of Stock Option Agreement – International under the 2005 Stock Plan.
99.6   Form of Stock Appreciation Right Agreement – International under the 2005 Stock Plan.

 

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EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm FORM OF EXECUTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT UNDER THE 2005 STOCK PLAN Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement under the 2005 Stock Plan

Exhibit 99.1

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 

2005 STOCK PLAN

 

EXECUTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 2005 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”).

 

I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

 

Participant:

 

Address:

 

Participant has been granted an Option, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, as follows:

 

Grant Number    __________________________________
Date of Grant    __________________________________
Vesting Commencement Date    __________________________________
Exercise Price per Share    $_________________________________
Total Number of Shares Granted    __________________________________
Total Exercise Price    $_________________________________
Type of Option:             Incentive Stock Option
              Nonstatutory Stock Option
Term/Expiration Date:    __________________________________


Vesting Schedule:

 

Subject to Participant continuing to be a Service Provider and other limitations set forth in the Plan and this Option Agreement, this Option may be exercised, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following schedule:

 

Date of Vesting


   Total Number of Shares Vested

   Percent Vested

 
          25 %
          50 %
          75 %
          100 %

 

Termination Period:

 

This Option will be exercisable for three (3) months after Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, unless such termination is due to Participant’s death or Disability, in which case this Option will be exercisable for one (1) year after Participant ceases to be Service Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may this Option be exercised after the Term/Expiration Date as provided above.

 

II. AGREEMENT

 

  A. Grant of Option.

 

The Administrator hereby grants to Participant named in the Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Notice of Grant”) an Option to purchase the number of Shares, as set forth in the Notice of Grant, at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice of Grant (the “Exercise Price”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference, and this Option Agreement. Subject to Section 18(c) of the Plan, in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail.

 

If designated in the Notice of Grant as an Incentive Stock Option, this Option is intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code. However, if this Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option, to the extent that it exceeds the $100,000 rule of Code Section 422(d), or otherwise does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option, it shall be treated as a Nonstatutory Stock Option.

 

  B. Exercise of Option.

 

(a) Right to Exercise. This Option is exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Grant and the applicable provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement.

 

(b) Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by (i) delivery of an exercise notice, in the form and manner determined by the Administrator, or (ii) following an electronic or other exercise procedure prescribed by the Administrator, which in either case shall state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is


being exercised (the “Exercised Shares”), and such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Plan. Participant shall provide payment of the aggregate Exercise Price as to all Exercised Shares at the time of exercise, together with any applicable withholding taxes arising in connection with such exercise. This Option shall be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of a fully executed exercise notice or completion of such exercise procedure, as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion, accompanied by such aggregate Exercise Price and any applicable withholding taxes.

 

No Shares shall be issued pursuant to the exercise of this Option unless such issuance and exercise complies with Applicable Laws. Assuming such compliance, for income tax purposes, the Exercised Shares shall be considered transferred to Participant on the date the Option is exercised with respect to such Exercised Shares.

 

  C. Method of Payment.

 

Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price shall be by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of Participant:

 

1. cash;

 

2. check;

 

3. other Shares which meet the conditions established by the Administrator to avoid adverse accounting consequences (as determined by the Administrator); or

 

4. consideration received by the Company under a cashless exercise program implemented by the Company in connection with the Plan.

 

  D. Transferability of Option.

 

An Incentive Stock Option shall not be transferable except by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and shall be exercisable during the lifetime of the person to whom the Incentive Stock Option is granted only by such person. A Nonstatutory Stock Option shall not be transferable in any manner (including without limitation, sale, alienation, anticipation, pledge, encumbrance, or assignment) other than, (i) by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, (ii) by written designation of a beneficiary, in a form acceptable to the Company, with such designation taking effect upon the death of the Participant, (iii) by delivering written notice to the Company, in a form acceptable to the Company (including such representations, warranties and indemnifications as the Company shall require the Participant to make to protect the Company’s interests and ensure that this Nonstatutory Stock Option has been transferred under the circumstances approved by the Company), by gift to a Participant’s spouse, former spouse, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, parent, stepparent, grandparent, sibling, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, persons having one of the foregoing types of relationship with the Participant due to adoption, any person sharing the Participant’s household (other than a tenant or employee), a foundation in which these persons or the Participant control the management of assets, and any other entity in which these persons (or the Participant) own more than fifty percent of the voting


interests. A transfer to an entity in which more than fifty percent of the voting interests are owned by these persons (or the Participant) in exchange for an interest in that entity is specifically included as a permissible type of transfer. In addition, a transfer to a trust created solely for the benefit (i.e., the Participant and/or any or all of the foregoing persons hold more than 50 percent of the beneficial interest in the trust) of the Participant and/or any or all of the foregoing persons is also a permissible transferee, or (iv) such other transferees as may be authorized by the Board in its sole and absolute discretion. During the Participant’s life this Nonstatutory Stock Option is exercisable only by the Participant or a transferee satisfying the above conditions. Except in the event of the Participant’s death, upon transfer of a Nonstatutory Stock Option to any or all of the foregoing persons, the Participant is liable for any and all taxes due upon exercise of those transferred Nonstatutory Stock Options. At no time will a transferee who is considered an affiliate under Rule 144(a)(1) be able to sell any or all such Stock without complying with Rule 144. The right of a transferee to exercise the transferred portion of this Nonstatutory Stock Option shall terminate in accordance with the Participant’s right of exercise under this Nonstatutory Stock Option and is further subject to such representations, warranties and indemnifications from the transferee that the Company requires the transferee to make to protect the Company’s interests and ensure that this Nonstatutory Stock Option has been transferred under the circumstances approved by the Company. Once a portion of a Nonstatutory Stock Option is transferred, no further transfer may be made of that portion of the Nonstatutory Stock Option.

 

  E. Term of Option.

 

This Option may be exercised only within the term set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during such term only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Option Agreement.

 

  F. Tax Obligations.

 

1. Withholding Taxes. Participant agrees to make appropriate arrangements with the Company (or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining Participant) for the satisfaction of all Federal, state, and local income and employment tax withholding requirements applicable to the Option exercise. Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to honor the exercise and refuse to deliver Shares if such withholding amounts are not delivered at the time of exercise.

 

2. Notice of Disqualifying Disposition of Incentive Stock Option Shares. If the Option granted to Participant herein is an Incentive Stock Option, and if Participant sells or otherwise disposes of any of the Shares acquired pursuant to the Incentive Stock Option on or before the later of (1) the date two years after the date the Option is granted, or (2) the date one year after the date of exercise, Participant will 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.


  G. Entire Agreement; Governing Law.

 

The Plan is incorporated herein by reference. The Plan and this Option Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Participant. This Option Agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California.

 

  H. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED SERVICE.

 

PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING PARTICIPANT (AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED AN OPTION OR PURCHASING SHARES HEREUNDER). PARTICIPANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS OPTION AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE OF GRANT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH PARTICIPANT’S RIGHT OR THE COMPANY’S (OR PARENT’S OR SUBSIDIARY’S) RIGHT TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT’S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

 

By Participant’s signature and the signature of the Company’s representative, Participant and the Company agree that this Option is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option Agreement and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Option Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions relating to the Plan and Option Agreement.

 

PARTICIPANT:   DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 


 

 


Signature   By

 


 

 


Print Name   Title

 


   
Residence Address    


EXHIBIT A

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 

2005 STOCK PLAN

 

EXERCISE NOTICE

 

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

100 Potrero Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94103-4813

 

Attention: Chief Financial Officer

 

1. Exercise of Option. Effective as of today,                     ,             , the undersigned (“Purchaser”) hereby elects to purchase                      shares (the “Shares”) of the Common Stock of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (the “Company”) under and pursuant to the 2005 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) and the Award Agreement dated,                      (the “Award Agreement”). The purchase price for the Shares shall be $            , as required by the Award Agreement.

 

2. Delivery of Payment. Purchaser herewith delivers to the Company the full purchase price for the Shares.

 

3. Representations of Purchaser. Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser has received, read and understood the Plan and the Award Agreement and agrees to abide by and be bound by their terms and conditions.

 

4. Rights as Shareholder. Until the issuance (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company) of the Shares, no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a shareholder shall exist with respect to the Optioned Stock, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Shares so acquired shall be issued to the Participant as soon as practicable after exercise of the Option. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date of issuance, except as provided in Section 15 of the Plan.

 

5. Tax Consultation. Purchaser understands that Purchaser may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Purchaser’s purchase or disposition of the Shares. Purchaser represents that Purchaser has consulted with any tax consultants Purchaser deems advisable in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that Purchaser is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.


6. Entire Agreement; Governing Law. The Plan and Award Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. This Agreement, the Plan and the Award Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Purchaser with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Purchaser’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Purchaser. This agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California.

 

Submitted by:   Accepted by:
PURCHASER:   DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 


Signature

 

 


By

 


Print Name

 

 


Its

Address:   Address:

 


 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

100 Potrero Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94103-4813

 


 
   
   

Date Received

EX-99.2 3 dex992.htm FORM OF EXECUTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT---U.K. UNDER 2005 PLAN Form of Executive Stock Option Agreement---U.K. under 2005 Plan

Exhibit 99.2

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 

2005 STOCK PLAN

 

EXECUTIVE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT – UNITED KINGDOM

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 2005 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”).

 

I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

 

Participant:

 

Address:

 

Participant has been granted an Option, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, as follows:

 

Grant Number    __________________________________
Date of Grant    __________________________________
Vesting Commencement Date    __________________________________
Exercise Price per Share    $_________________________________
Total Number of Shares Granted    __________________________________
Total Exercise Price    $_________________________________
Type of Option:    Unapproved Option
Term/Expiration Date:    __________________________________


Vesting Schedule:

 

Subject to Participant continuing to be a Service Provider and other limitations set forth in the Plan and this Option Agreement, this Option may be exercised, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following schedule:

 

Date of Vesting


   Total Number of Shares Vested

   Percent Vested

 
          25 %
          50 %
          75 %
          100 %

 

Termination Period:

 

This Option will be exercisable for three (3) months after Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, unless such termination is due to Participant’s death or Disability, in which case this Option will be exercisable for one (1) year after Participant ceases to be Service Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may this Option be exercised after the Term/Expiration Date as provided above.

 

II. AGREEMENT

 

  A. Grant of Option.

 

The Administrator hereby grants to Participant named in the Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Notice of Grant”) an Option to purchase the number of Shares, as set forth in the Notice of Grant, at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice of Grant (the “Exercise Price”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference, and this Option Agreement. Subject to Section 18(c) of the Plan, in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail.

 

  B. Exercise of Option.

 

(a) Right to Exercise. This Option is exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Grant and the applicable provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement.

 

(b) Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by (i) delivery of an exercise notice, in the form and manner determined by the Administrator, or (ii) following an electronic or other exercise procedure prescribed by the Administrator, which in either case shall state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is being exercised (the “Exercised Shares”), and such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Plan (including the joint election pursuant to Section F). Participant shall provide payment of the aggregate Exercise Price as to all Exercised Shares at the time of exercise, together with any applicable income taxes, national insurance contributions (including the Secondary Class 1 National Insurance Contributions that


may arise in connection with this Option pursuant to the election to be entered into pursuant to Section F) or any other withholding taxes arising in connection with such exercise. This Option shall be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of a fully executed exercise notice or completion of such exercise procedure, as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion, accompanied by such aggregate Exercise Price and any applicable withholding taxes.

 

No Shares shall be issued pursuant to the exercise of this Option unless such issuance and exercise complies with Applicable Laws. Assuming such compliance, for income tax purposes, the Exercised Shares shall be considered transferred to Participant on the date the Option is exercised with respect to such Exercised Shares.

 

  C. Method of Payment.

 

Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price shall be by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of Participant:

 

1. to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, by cash, check or cash equivalent;

 

2. consideration received by the Company under a formal cashless exercise program adopted by the Company in connection with the Plan;

 

3. surrender of other Shares, provided Shares acquired from the Company (i) have been owned by the Optionee and not subject to substantial risk of forfeiture for more than six (6) months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares; or

 

4. any other methods approved by the Administrator and permitted by Applicable Laws.

 

  D. Transferability of Option.

 

This Option shall not be transferable in any manner (including without limitation, sale, alienation, anticipation, pledge, encumbrance, or assignment) other than, (i) by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, (ii) by written designation of a beneficiary, in a form acceptable to the Company, with such designation taking effect upon the death of the Participant, (iii) by delivering written notice to the Company, in a form acceptable to the Company (including such representations, warranties and indemnifications as the Company shall require the Participant to make to protect the Company’s interests and ensure that this Option has been transferred under the circumstances approved by the Company), by gift to a Participant’s spouse, former spouse, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, parent, stepparent, grandparent, sibling, niece, nephew, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, persons having one of the foregoing types of relationship with the Participant due to adoption, any person sharing the Participant’s household (other than a tenant or employee), a foundation in which these persons or the Participant control the management of assets, and any other entity in which these persons (or the Participant) own more than fifty percent of the voting interests. A transfer to an entity in which more than fifty percent of the voting interests are owned by these persons (or the Participant) in exchange for an interest in that entity is


specifically included as a permissible type of transfer. In addition, a transfer to a trust created solely for the benefit (i.e., the Participant and/or any or all of the foregoing persons hold more than 50 percent of the beneficial interest in the trust) of the Participant and/or any or all of the foregoing persons is also a permissible transferee, or (iv) such other transferees as may be authorized by the Board in its sole and absolute discretion. During the Participant’s life this Option is exercisable only by the Participant or a transferee satisfying the above conditions. Except in the event of the Participant’s death, upon transfer of an Option to any or all of the foregoing persons, the Participant is liable for any and all taxes due upon exercise of those transferred Options. At no time will a transferee who is considered an affiliate under Rule 144(a)(1) be able to sell any or all such Stock without complying with Rule 144. The right of a transferee to exercise the transferred portion of this Option shall terminate in accordance with the Participant’s right of exercise under this Option and is further subject to such representations, warranties and indemnifications from the transferee that the Company requires the transferee to make to protect the Company’s interests and ensure that this Option has been transferred under the circumstances approved by the Company. Once a portion of an Option is transferred, no further transfer may be made of that portion of the Option.

 

  E. Term of Option.

 

This Option may be exercised only within the term set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during such term only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Option Agreement.

 

  F. Taxes.

 

1. In the event that any taxes and/or social security contributions (“PAYE”) which the Company or a Subsidiary employing Participant would be required to account for to the United Kingdom Inland Revenue or other taxation authority, becomes due on the exercise or grant of an Option the Option shall not be deemed to be granted or may not be exercised unless:

 

(a) the Company or the relevant or a Subsidiary employing Participant, is able to deduct an amount equal to the whole of the PAYE liability from the Participant’s net pay for the relevant pay period; or

 

(b) the Participant has paid to the Company or a Subsidiary employing Participant an amount equal to the PAYE liability; or

 

(c) the sum of the amount that the Participant has paid to the Company or a Subsidiary employing Participant in respect of the Company or the relevant Subsidiary’s obligation to satisfy the PAYE liability and the total amount that the relevant company is able to deduct from the Participant’s net pay for the relevant pay period is equal to or more than the PAYE liability; or

 

(d) the Participant has given irrevocable instructions to the Company’s brokers (or any other person acceptable to the Company) for the sale of sufficient Shares acquired on the exercise of the Option to realize an amount equal to the PAYE liability and the payment of the PAYE liability to the Company or a Subsidiary employing Participant; or


(e) the Administrator determines otherwise.

 

Furthermore, no Option shall be exercisable until such time as a Participant jointly elects and agrees that the Secondary Class 1 national insurance that becomes due in the United Kingdom on the exercise, assignment, release or cancellation of the Option (whether in whole or in part) pursuant to Section 4(4)(a) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (the “SSCBA 1992”) shall be transferred to the Participant as permitted by Paragraph 3B of Schedule 1 to the SSCBA 1992, if so requested.

 

  G. Acknowledgements.

 

1. Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan (including any applicable appendixes or sub-plans thereunder) and represents that he or she is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof, and hereby accepts this Option subject to all of the terms and provisions thereof. Participant has reviewed the Plan (including any applicable appendixes or sub-plans thereunder) and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option and fully understands all provisions of the Option. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan or this Option. Participant further agrees to notify the Company upon any change in the residence address indicated below.

 

2. The Company (and not Participant’s employer) is granting the Option. The Company will administer the Plan from outside Participant’s country of residence and that United States of America law will govern all Options granted under the Plan.

 

3. That benefits and rights provided under the Plan are wholly discretionary and, although provided by the Company, do not constitute regular or periodic payments. The benefits and rights provided under the Plan are not to be considered part of Participant’s salary or compensation for purposes of calculating any severance, resignation, redundancy or other end of service payments, vacation, bonuses, long-term service awards, indemnification, pension or retirement benefits, or any other payments, benefits or rights of any kind. Participant waives any and all rights to compensation or damages as a result of the termination of employment with the Company for any reason whatsoever insofar as those rights result or may result from:

 

(a) the loss or diminution in value of such rights under the Plan, or

 

(b) Participant ceases to have any rights under, or ceases to be entitled to any rights under the Plan as a result of such termination.

 

4. The grant of the Option, and any future grant of Options under the Plan is entirely voluntary, and at the complete discretion of the Company. Neither the grant of the Option nor any future grant of an Option by the Company will be deemed to create any obligation to grant any further Options, whether or not such a reservation is explicitly stated at the time of such a grant. The Company has the right, at any time to amend, suspend or terminate the Plan.


5. The Plan will not be deemed to constitute, and will not be construed by Participant to constitute, part of the terms and conditions of employment, and that the Company will not incur any liability of any kind to Participant as a result of any change or amendment, or any cancellation, of the Plan at any time.

 

6. Participation in the Plan will not be deemed to constitute, and will not be deemed by Participant to constitute, an employment or labor relationship of any kind with the Company.

 

7. Participant has received the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and any other related communications, and Participant consents to having received these documents in English.

 

  H. Data Protection.

 

1. In order to facilitate the administration of the Plan, it will be necessary for Subsidiary employing Participant (or its payroll administrators) to collect, hold and process certain personal information about Participant and to transfer this data to the Company and to certain third parties such as brokers with whom Participant may elect to deposit any share capital under the Plan. Participant consents to the Subsidiary employing Participant (or its payroll administrators) collecting, holding and processing its personal data and transferring this data to the Company or any other third parties insofar as is reasonably necessary to implement, administer and manage the Plan.

 

2. Where the transfer is to be to a destination outside the European Economic Area, the Company shall take reasonable steps to ensure that Participant’s personal data continues to be adequate protected and securely held.

 

3. Participant understands that Participant may, at any time, view its personal data, require any necessary corrections to it or withdraw the consents herein in writing by contacting the Stock Administration Department of the Company (but acknowledges that without the use of such data it may not be practicable for Subsidiary employing Participant and the Company to administer Participant’s involvement in the Plan in a timely fashion or at all and this may be detrimental to Participant.

 

  I. Entire Agreement; Governing Law.

 

The Plan is incorporated herein by reference. The Plan and this Option Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Participant. This Option Agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California. The joint election pursuant to Section F is governed by the laws of England and Wales.


  J. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED SERVICE.

 

PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING PARTICIPANT (AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED AN OPTION OR PURCHASING SHARES HEREUNDER). PARTICIPANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS OPTION AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE OF GRANT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH PARTICIPANT’S RIGHT OR THE COMPANY’S (OR PARENT’S OR SUBSIDIARY’S) RIGHT TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT’S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

 

By Participant’s signature and the signature of the Company’s representative, Participant and the Company agree that this Option is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option Agreement and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Option Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions relating to the Plan and Option Agreement.

 

PARTICIPANT:

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 

 


 

 


Signature

 

By

 


 

 


Print Name

 

Title

 


   

Residence Address

   

 


   


EXHIBIT A

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 

2005 STOCK PLAN

 

EXERCISE NOTICE

 

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

100 Potrero Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94103-4813

 

Attention: Chief Financial Officer

 

1. Exercise of Option. Effective as of today,                         ,             , the undersigned (“Purchaser”) hereby elects to purchase                      shares (the “Shares”) of the Common Stock of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (the “Company”) under and pursuant to the 2005 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) and the Award Agreement dated,                  (the “Award Agreement”). The purchase price for the Shares shall be $            , as required by the Award Agreement.

 

2. Delivery of Payment. Purchaser herewith delivers to the Company the full purchase price for the Shares.

 

3. Representations of Purchaser. Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser has received, read and understood the Plan and the Award Agreement and agrees to abide by and be bound by their terms and conditions.

 

4. Rights as Shareholder. Until the issuance (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company) of the Shares, no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a shareholder shall exist with respect to the Optioned Stock, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option. The Shares so acquired shall be issued to the Participant as soon as practicable after exercise of the Option. No adjustment will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the date of issuance, except as provided in Section 15 of the Plan.

 

5. Tax Consultation. Purchaser understands that Purchaser may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Purchaser’s purchase or disposition of the Shares. Purchaser represents that Purchaser has consulted with any tax consultants Purchaser deems advisable in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that Purchaser is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.


6. Entire Agreement; Governing Law. The Plan and Award Agreement are incorporated herein by reference. This Agreement, the Plan and the Award Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Purchaser with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the Purchaser’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Purchaser. This agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California.

 

Submitted by:

 

Accepted by:

PURCHASER:

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 

 


 

Signature

 

By


 

Print Name

 

Its

     

Address:

 

Address:

 


 

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

100 Potrero Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94103-4813

   

 


 
   

 


   

Date Received

EX-99.3 4 dex993.htm FORM OF STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT---U.K. UNDER THE 2005 STOCK PLAN Form of Stock Option Agreement---U.K. under the 2005 Stock Plan

Exhibit 99.3

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 

2005 STOCK PLAN

 

STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT – UNITED KINGDOM

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 2005 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”).

 

I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

 

Participant:

 

Address:

 

Participant has been granted an Option, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, as follows:

 

Grant Number

   __________________________________

Date of Grant

   __________________________________

Vesting Commencement Date

   __________________________________

Exercise Price per Share

   $_________________________________

Total Number of Shares Granted

   __________________________________

Total Exercise Price

   $_________________________________

Type of Option:

   Unapproved Option

Term/Expiration Date:

   __________________________________


Vesting Schedule:

 

Subject to Participant continuing to be a Service Provider and other limitations set forth in the Plan and this Option Agreement, this Option may be exercised, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following schedule:

 

Date of Vesting


   Total Number of Shares Vested

   Percent Vested

 
          25 %
          50 %
          75 %
          100 %

 

Termination Period:

 

This Option will be exercisable for three (3) months after Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, unless such termination is due to Participant’s death or Disability, in which case this Option will be exercisable for one (1) year after Participant ceases to be Service Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may this Option be exercised after the Term/Expiration Date as provided above.

 

II. AGREEMENT

 

  A. Grant of Option.

 

The Administrator hereby grants to Participant named in the Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Notice of Grant”) an Option to purchase the number of Shares, as set forth in the Notice of Grant, at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice of Grant (the “Exercise Price”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference, and this Option Agreement. Subject to Section 18(c) of the Plan, in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail.

 

  B. Exercise of Option.

 

(a) Right to Exercise. This Option is exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Grant and the applicable provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement.

 

(b) Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by (i) delivery of an exercise notice, in the form and manner determined by the Administrator, or (ii) following an electronic or other exercise procedure prescribed by the Administrator, which in either case shall state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is being exercised (the “Exercised Shares”), and such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Plan (including the joint election pursuant to Section F). Participant shall provide payment of the aggregate Exercise Price as to all Exercised Shares at the time of exercise, together with any applicable income taxes, national insurance contributions (including the Secondary Class 1 National Insurance Contributions that


may arise in connection with this Option pursuant to the election to be entered into pursuant to Section F) or any other withholding taxes arising in connection with such exercise. This Option shall be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of a fully executed exercise notice or completion of such exercise procedure, as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion, accompanied by such aggregate Exercise Price and any applicable withholding taxes.

 

No Shares shall be issued pursuant to the exercise of this Option unless such issuance and exercise complies with Applicable Laws. Assuming such compliance, for income tax purposes, the Exercised Shares shall be considered transferred to Participant on the date the Option is exercised with respect to such Exercised Shares.

 

  C. Method of Payment.

 

Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price shall be by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of Participant:

 

1. to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, by cash, check or cash equivalent;

 

2. consideration received by the Company under a formal cashless exercise program adopted by the Company in connection with the Plan;

 

3. surrender of other Shares, provided Shares acquired from the Company (i) have been owned by the Optionee and not subject to substantial risk of forfeiture for more than six (6) months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares; or

 

4. any other methods approved by the Administrator and permitted by Applicable Laws.

 

  D. Non-Transferability of Option.

 

This Option may not be transferred in any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised during the lifetime of Participant only by Participant. The terms of the Plan and this Option Agreement shall be binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns of Participant.

 

  E. Term of Option.

 

This Option may be exercised only within the term set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during such term only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Option Agreement.


  F. Taxes.

 

1. In the event that any taxes and/or social security contributions (“PAYE”) which the Company or a Subsidiary employing Participant would be required to account for to the United Kingdom Inland Revenue or other taxation authority, becomes due on the exercise or grant of an Option the Option shall not be deemed to be granted or may not be exercised unless:

 

(a) the Company or the relevant or a Subsidiary employing Participant, is able to deduct an amount equal to the whole of the PAYE liability from the Participant’s net pay for the relevant pay period; or

 

(b) the Participant has paid to the Company or a Subsidiary employing Participant an amount equal to the PAYE liability; or

 

(c) the sum of the amount that the Participant has paid to the Company or a Subsidiary employing Participant in respect of the Company or the relevant Subsidiary’s obligation to satisfy the PAYE liability and the total amount that the relevant company is able to deduct from the Participant’s net pay for the relevant pay period is equal to or more than the PAYE liability; or

 

(d) the Participant has given irrevocable instructions to the Company’s brokers (or any other person acceptable to the Company) for the sale of sufficient Shares acquired on the exercise of the Option to realize an amount equal to the PAYE liability and the payment of the PAYE liability to the Company or a Subsidiary employing Participant; or

 

(e) the Administrator determines otherwise.

 

Furthermore, no Option shall be exercisable until such time as a Participant jointly elects and agrees that the Secondary Class 1 national insurance that becomes due in the United Kingdom on the exercise, assignment, release or cancellation of the Option (whether in whole or in part) pursuant to Section 4(4)(a) of the Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (the “SSCBA 1992”) shall be transferred to the Participant as permitted by Paragraph 3B of Schedule 1 to the SSCBA 1992, if so requested.

 

  G. Acknowledgements.

 

1. Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan (including any applicable appendixes or sub-plans thereunder) and represents that he or she is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof, and hereby accepts this Option subject to all of the terms and provisions thereof. Participant has reviewed the Plan (including any applicable appendixes or sub-plans thereunder) and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option and fully understands all provisions of the Option. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan or this Option. Participant further agrees to notify the Company upon any change in the residence address indicated below.

 

2. The Company (and not Participant’s employer) is granting the Option. The Company will administer the Plan from outside Participant’s country of residence and that United States of America law will govern all Options granted under the Plan.


3. That benefits and rights provided under the Plan are wholly discretionary and, although provided by the Company, do not constitute regular or periodic payments. The benefits and rights provided under the Plan are not to be considered part of Participant’s salary or compensation for purposes of calculating any severance, resignation, redundancy or other end of service payments, vacation, bonuses, long-term service awards, indemnification, pension or retirement benefits, or any other payments, benefits or rights of any kind. Participant waives any and all rights to compensation or damages as a result of the termination of employment with the Company for any reason whatsoever insofar as those rights result or may result from:

 

(a) the loss or diminution in value of such rights under the Plan, or

 

(b) Participant ceases to have any rights under, or ceases to be entitled to any rights under the Plan as a result of such termination.

 

4. The grant of the Option, and any future grant of Options under the Plan is entirely voluntary, and at the complete discretion of the Company. Neither the grant of the Option nor any future grant of an Option by the Company will be deemed to create any obligation to grant any further Options, whether or not such a reservation is explicitly stated at the time of such a grant. The Company has the right, at any time to amend, suspend or terminate the Plan.

 

5. The Plan will not be deemed to constitute, and will not be construed by Participant to constitute, part of the terms and conditions of employment, and that the Company will not incur any liability of any kind to Participant as a result of any change or amendment, or any cancellation, of the Plan at any time.

 

6. Participation in the Plan will not be deemed to constitute, and will not be deemed by Participant to constitute, an employment or labor relationship of any kind with the Company.

 

7. Participant has received the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and any other related communications, and Participant consents to having received these documents in English.

 

  H. Data Protection.

 

1. In order to facilitate the administration of the Plan, it will be necessary for Subsidiary employing Participant (or its payroll administrators) to collect, hold and process certain personal information about Participant and to transfer this data to the Company and to certain third parties such as brokers with whom Participant may elect to deposit any share capital under the Plan. Participant consents to the Subsidiary employing Participant (or its payroll administrators) collecting, holding and processing its personal data and transferring this data to the Company or any other third parties insofar as is reasonably necessary to implement, administer and manage the Plan.

 

2. Where the transfer is to be to a destination outside the European Economic Area, the Company shall take reasonable steps to ensure that Participant’s personal data continues to be adequate protected and securely held.


3. Participant understands that Participant may, at any time, view its personal data, require any necessary corrections to it or withdraw the consents herein in writing by contacting the Stock Administration Department of the Company (but acknowledges that without the use of such data it may not be practicable for Subsidiary employing Participant and the Company to administer Participant’s involvement in the Plan in a timely fashion or at all and this may be detrimental to Participant.

 

  I. Entire Agreement; Governing Law.

 

The Plan is incorporated herein by reference. The Plan and this Option Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Participant. This Option Agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California. The joint election pursuant to Section F is governed by the laws of England and Wales.

 

  J. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED SERVICE.

 

PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING PARTICIPANT (AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED AN OPTION OR PURCHASING SHARES HEREUNDER). PARTICIPANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS OPTION AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE OF GRANT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH PARTICIPANT’S RIGHT OR THE COMPANY’S (OR PARENT’S OR SUBSIDIARY’S) RIGHT TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT’S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

 

By Participant’s electronic signature and the electronic signature of the Company’s representative, Participant and the Company agree that this Option is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option Agreement and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Option Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions relating to the Plan and Option Agreement.

EX-99.4 5 dex994.htm FORM OF STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT---HONG KONG UNDER THE 2005 STOCK PLAN Form of Stock Option Agreement---Hong Kong under the 2005 Stock Plan

Exhibit 99.4

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 

2005 STOCK PLAN

 

STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT – HONG KONG

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 2005 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”).

 

WARNING

 

The contents of this document have not been reviewed by any regulatory authority in Hong Kong. Participant is advised to exercise caution in relation to the offer. If Participant is in doubt about any of the contents of this document, Participant should obtain independent professional advice.

 

I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

 

Participant:

 

Address:

 

Participant has been granted an Option, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, as follows:

 

Grant Number    __________________________________
Date of Grant    __________________________________
Vesting Commencement Date    __________________________________
Exercise Price per Share    $_________________________________
Total Number of Shares Granted    __________________________________
Total Exercise Price    $_________________________________
Type of Option:             Incentive Stock Option
              Nonstatutory Stock Option
Term/Expiration Date:    __________________________________


Vesting Schedule:

 

Subject to Participant continuing to be a Service Provider and other limitations set forth in the Plan and this Option Agreement, this Option may be exercised, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following schedule:

 

Date of Vesting


   Total Number of Shares Vested

   Percent Vested

 
          25 %
          50 %
          75 %
          100 %

 

Termination Period:

 

This Option will be exercisable for three (3) months after Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, unless such termination is due to Participant’s death or Disability, in which case this Option will be exercisable for one (1) year after Participant ceases to be Service Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may this Option be exercised after the Term/Expiration Date as provided above.

 

II. AGREEMENT

 

  A. Grant of Option.

 

The Administrator hereby grants to Participant named in the Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Notice of Grant”) an Option to purchase the number of Shares, as set forth in the Notice of Grant, at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice of Grant (the “Exercise Price”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference, and this Option Agreement. Subject to Section 18(c) of the Plan, in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail.

 

If designated in the Notice of Grant as an Incentive Stock Option, this Option is intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code. However, if this Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option, to the extent that it exceeds the $100,000 rule of Code Section 422(d), or otherwise does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option, it shall be treated as a Nonstatutory Stock Option.

 

  B. Exercise of Option.

 

(a) Right to Exercise. This Option is exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Grant and the applicable provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement.


(b) Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by (i) delivery of an exercise notice, in the form and manner determined by the Administrator, or (ii) following an electronic or other exercise procedure prescribed by the Administrator, which in either case shall state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is being exercised (the “Exercised Shares”), and such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Plan. Participant shall provide payment of the aggregate Exercise Price as to all Exercised Shares at the time of exercise, together with any applicable withholding taxes arising in connection with such exercise. This Option shall be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of a fully executed exercise notice or completion of such exercise procedure, as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion, accompanied by such aggregate Exercise Price and any applicable withholding taxes.

 

No Shares shall be issued pursuant to the exercise of this Option unless such issuance and exercise complies with Applicable Laws. Assuming such compliance, for income tax purposes, the Exercised Shares shall be considered transferred to Participant on the date the Option is exercised with respect to such Exercised Shares.

 

  C. Method of Payment.

 

Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price shall be by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of Participant:

 

1. to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, by cash, check or cash equivalent;

 

2. consideration received by the Company under a formal cashless exercise program adopted by the Company in connection with the Plan;

 

3. surrender of other Shares, provided Shares acquired from the Company (i) have been owned by the Optionee and not subject to substantial risk of forfeiture for more than six (6) months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares;

 

4. any other methods approved by the Administrator and permitted by Applicable Laws.

 

  D. Non-Transferability of Option.

 

This Option may not be transferred in any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised during the lifetime of Participant only by Participant. The terms of the Plan and this Option Agreement shall be binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns of Participant.


  E. Term of Option.

 

This Option may be exercised only within the term set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during such term only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Option Agreement.

 

  F. Tax Obligations.

 

1. Withholding. Participant agrees to make appropriate arrangements with the Company (or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining Participant) for the satisfaction of all Federal, state, local and foreign income and employment tax withholding requirements as well as social security charges applicable to the vesting of the Option, the exercise of the Option or the disposition of any Shares acquired upon exercise. In this regard, Participant authorizes the Company (and/or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining Participant) to withhold all applicable taxes legally payable by Participant from the Participant’s wages or other cash compensation paid to Participant by the Company (and/or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining Participant) or from proceeds from the sale of Shares acquired upon exercise of the Option in an amount sufficient to cover such tax obligations. Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to honor the exercise and refuse to deliver Shares if such withholding amounts are not delivered at the time of exercise.

 

2. Tax Consultation. Participant understands that he or she may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Participant’s purchase or disposition of the Shares. Participant represents that he or she will consult with any tax advisors Participant deems appropriate in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that Participant is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.

 

  G. Acknowledgements.

 

1. Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan (including any applicable appendixes or sub-plans thereunder) and represents that he or she is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof, and hereby accepts this Option subject to all of the terms and provisions thereof. Participant has reviewed the Plan (including any applicable appendixes or sub-plans thereunder) and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option and fully understands all provisions of the Option. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan or this Option. Participant further agrees to notify the Company upon any change in the residence address indicated below.

 

2. The Company (and not Participant’s employer) is granting the Option. The Company will administer the Plan from outside Participant’s country of residence and that United States of America law will govern all Options granted under the Plan.

 

3. That benefits and rights provided under the Plan are wholly discretionary and, although provided by the Company, do not constitute regular or periodic payments. The benefits and rights provided under the Plan are not to be considered part of Participant’s salary or compensation for purposes of calculating any severance, resignation, redundancy or other end of


service payments, vacation, bonuses, long-term service awards, indemnification, pension or retirement benefits, or any other payments, benefits or rights of any kind. Participant waives any and all rights to compensation or damages as a result of the termination of employment with the Company for any reason whatsoever insofar as those rights result or may result from:

 

(a) the loss or diminution in value of such rights under the Plan, or

 

(b) Participant ceases to have any rights under, or ceases to be entitled to any rights under the Plan as a result of such termination.

 

4. The grant of the Option, and any future grant of Options under the Plan is entirely voluntary, and at the complete discretion of the Company. Neither the grant of the Option nor any future grant of an Option by the Company will be deemed to create any obligation to grant any further Options, whether or not such a reservation is explicitly stated at the time of such a grant. The Company has the right, at any time to amend, suspend or terminate the Plan.

 

5. The Plan will not be deemed to constitute, and will not be construed by Participant to constitute, part of the terms and conditions of employment, and that the Company will not incur any liability of any kind to Participant as a result of any change or amendment, or any cancellation, of the Plan at any time.

 

6. Participation in the Plan will not be deemed to constitute, and will not be deemed by Participant to constitute, an employment or labor relationship of any kind with the Company.

 

7. By entering into this Option Agreement, and as a condition of the grant of the Option, Participant consents to the collection, use, and transfer of personal data as described in this subsection to the full extent permitted by and in full compliance with Applicable Law.

 

(a) Participant understands that the Company and its Subsidiaries hold certain personal information about the Participant, including, but not limited to, name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number, salary, nationality, job title, any Shares or directorships held in the Company, details of all Options or other entitlement to Shares awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested, or outstanding in Participant’s favor, for the purpose of managing and administering the Plan (“Data”).

 

(b) Participant further understands that the Company and/or its Subsidiaries will transfer Data among themselves as necessary for the purposes of implementation, administration, and management of Participant’s participation in the Plan, and that the Company and/or its Subsidiary may each further transfer Data to any third parties assisting the Company in the implementation, administration, and management of the Plan (“Data Recipients”).

 

(c) Participant understands that these Data Recipients may be located in Participant’s country of residence or elsewhere, such as the United States. Participant authorizes the Data Recipients to receive, possess, use, retain, and transfer Data in electronic or other form, for the purposes of implementing, administering, and managing Participant’s


participation in the Plan, including any transfer of such Data, as may be required for the administration of the Plan and/or the subsequent holding of Shares on Participant’s behalf, to a broker or third party with whom the Shares acquired on exercise may be deposited.

 

(d) Participant understands that Participant may, at any time, review the Data, request that any necessary amendments be made to it, or withdraw Participant’s consent herein in writing by contacting the Company. Participant further understands that withdrawing consent may affect Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan.

 

8. Participant has received the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and any other related communications, and Participant consents to having received these documents in English.

 

  H. Entire Agreement; Governing Law.

 

The Plan is incorporated herein by reference. The Plan and this Option Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Participant. This Option Agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California.

 

  I. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED SERVICE.

 

PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING PARTICIPANT (AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED AN OPTION OR PURCHASING SHARES HEREUNDER). PARTICIPANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS OPTION AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE OF GRANT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH PARTICIPANT’S RIGHT OR THE COMPANY’S (OR PARENT’S OR SUBSIDIARY’S) RIGHT TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT’S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

 

By Participant’s electronic signature and the electronic signature of the Company’s representative, Participant and the Company agree that this Option is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option Agreement and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Option Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions relating to the Plan and Option Agreement.

EX-99.5 6 dex995.htm FORM OF STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT---INTERNATIONAL UNDER THE 2005 STOCK PLAN Form of Stock Option Agreement---International under the 2005 Stock Plan

Exhibit 99.5

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 

2005 STOCK PLAN

 

STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT - INTERNATIONAL

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 2005 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Option Agreement (the “Option Agreement”).

 

I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

 

Participant:

 

Address:

 

Participant has been granted an Option, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, as follows:

 

Grant Number    __________________________________
Date of Grant    __________________________________
Vesting Commencement Date    __________________________________
Exercise Price per Share    $_________________________________
Total Number of Shares Granted    __________________________________
Total Exercise Price    $_________________________________
Type of Option:             Incentive Stock Option
              Nonstatutory Stock Option
Term/Expiration Date:    __________________________________


Vesting Schedule:

 

Subject to Participant continuing to be a Service Provider and other limitations set forth in the Plan and this Option Agreement, this Option may be exercised, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following schedule:

 

Date of Vesting


   Total Number of Shares Vested

   Percent Vested

 
          25 %
          50 %
          75 %
          100 %

 

Termination Period:

 

This Option will be exercisable for three (3) months after Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, unless such termination is due to Participant’s death or Disability, in which case this Option will be exercisable for one (1) year after Participant ceases to be Service Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may this Option be exercised after the Term/Expiration Date as provided above.

 

II. AGREEMENT

 

  A. Grant of Option.

 

The Administrator hereby grants to Participant named in the Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Notice of Grant”) an Option to purchase the number of Shares, as set forth in the Notice of Grant, at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice of Grant (the “Exercise Price”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference, and this Option Agreement. Subject to Section 18(c) of the Plan, in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail.

 

If designated in the Notice of Grant as an Incentive Stock Option, this Option is intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option under Section 422 of the Code. However, if this Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option, to the extent that it exceeds the $100,000 rule of Code Section 422(d), or otherwise does not qualify as an Incentive Stock Option, it shall be treated as a Nonstatutory Stock Option.

 

  B. Exercise of Option.

 

(a) Right to Exercise. This Option is exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Grant and the applicable provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement.

 

(b) Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by (i) delivery of an exercise notice, in the form and manner determined by the Administrator, or (ii) following an electronic or other exercise procedure prescribed by the Administrator, which in either case shall state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is


being exercised (the “Exercised Shares”), and such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Plan. Participant shall provide payment of the aggregate Exercise Price as to all Exercised Shares at the time of exercise, together with any applicable withholding taxes arising in connection with such exercise. This Option shall be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of a fully executed exercise notice or completion of such exercise procedure, as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion, accompanied by such aggregate Exercise Price and any applicable withholding taxes.

 

No Shares shall be issued pursuant to the exercise of this Option unless such issuance and exercise complies with Applicable Laws. Assuming such compliance, for income tax purposes, the Exercised Shares shall be considered transferred to Participant on the date the Option is exercised with respect to such Exercised Shares.

 

  C. Method of Payment.

 

Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price shall be by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of Participant:

 

1. to the extent permitted by Applicable Law, by cash, check or cash equivalent;

 

2. consideration received by the Company under a formal cashless exercise program adopted by the Company in connection with the Plan;

 

3. surrender of other Shares, provided Shares acquired from the Company (i) have been owned by the Optionee and not subject to substantial risk of forfeiture for more than six (6) months on the date of surrender, and (ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares; or

 

4. any other methods approved by the Administrator and permitted by Applicable Laws.

 

  D. Non-Transferability of Option.

 

This Option may not be transferred in any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised during the lifetime of Participant only by Participant. The terms of the Plan and this Option Agreement shall be binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns of Participant.

 

  E. Term of Option.

 

This Option may be exercised only within the term set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during such term only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Option Agreement.


  F. Tax Obligations.

 

1. Withholding. Participant agrees to make appropriate arrangements with the Company (or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining Participant) for the satisfaction of all Federal, state, local and foreign income and employment tax withholding requirements as well as social security charges applicable to the vesting of the Option, the exercise of the Option or the disposition of any Shares acquired upon exercise. In this regard, Participant authorizes the Company (and/or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining Participant) to withhold all applicable taxes legally payable by Participant from the Participant’s wages or other cash compensation paid to Participant by the Company (and/or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining Participant) or from proceeds from the sale of Shares acquired upon exercise of the Option in an amount sufficient to cover such tax obligations. Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to honor the exercise and refuse to deliver Shares if such withholding amounts are not delivered at the time of exercise.

 

2. Tax Consultation. Participant understands that he or she may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Participant’s purchase or disposition of the Shares. Participant represents that he or she will consult with any tax advisors Participant deems appropriate in connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that Participant is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.

 

  G. Acknowledgements.

 

1. Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan (including any applicable appendixes or sub-plans thereunder) and represents that he or she is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof, and hereby accepts this Option subject to all of the terms and provisions thereof. Participant has reviewed the Plan (including any applicable appendixes or sub-plans thereunder) and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option and fully understands all provisions of the Option. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan or this Option. Participant further agrees to notify the Company upon any change in the residence address indicated below.

 

2. The Company (and not Participant’s employer) is granting the Option. The Company will administer the Plan from outside Participant’s country of residence and that United States of America law will govern all Options granted under the Plan.

 

3. That benefits and rights provided under the Plan are wholly discretionary and, although provided by the Company, do not constitute regular or periodic payments. The benefits and rights provided under the Plan are not to be considered part of Participant’s salary or compensation for purposes of calculating any severance, resignation, redundancy or other end of service payments, vacation, bonuses, long-term service awards, indemnification, pension or retirement benefits, or any other payments, benefits or rights of any kind. Participant waives any and all rights to compensation or damages as a result of the termination of employment with the Company for any reason whatsoever insofar as those rights result or may result from:

 

(a) the loss or diminution in value of such rights under the Plan, or


(b) Participant ceases to have any rights under, or ceases to be entitled to any rights under the Plan as a result of such termination.

 

4. The grant of the Option, and any future grant of Options under the Plan is entirely voluntary, and at the complete discretion of the Company. Neither the grant of the Option nor any future grant of an Option by the Company will be deemed to create any obligation to grant any further Options, whether or not such a reservation is explicitly stated at the time of such a grant. The Company has the right, at any time to amend, suspend or terminate the Plan.

 

5. The Plan will not be deemed to constitute, and will not be construed by Participant to constitute, part of the terms and conditions of employment, and that the Company will not incur any liability of any kind to Participant as a result of any change or amendment, or any cancellation, of the Plan at any time.

 

6. Participation in the Plan will not be deemed to constitute, and will not be deemed by Participant to constitute, an employment or labor relationship of any kind with the Company.

 

7. By entering into this Option Agreement, and as a condition of the grant of the Option, Participant consents to the collection, use, and transfer of personal data as described in this subsection to the full extent permitted by and in full compliance with Applicable Law.

 

(a) Participant understands that the Company and its Subsidiaries hold certain personal information about the Participant, including, but not limited to, name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number, salary, nationality, job title, any Shares or directorships held in the Company, details of all Options or other entitlement to Shares awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested, or outstanding in Participant’s favor, for the purpose of managing and administering the Plan (“Data”).

 

(b) Participant further understands that the Company and/or its Subsidiaries will transfer Data among themselves as necessary for the purposes of implementation, administration, and management of Participant’s participation in the Plan, and that the Company and/or its Subsidiary may each further transfer Data to any third parties assisting the Company in the implementation, administration, and management of the Plan (“Data Recipients”).

 

(c) Participant understands that these Data Recipients may be located in Participant’s country of residence or elsewhere, such as the United States. Participant authorizes the Data Recipients to receive, possess, use, retain, and transfer Data in electronic or other form, for the purposes of implementing, administering, and managing Participant’s participation in the Plan, including any transfer of such Data, as may be required for the administration of the Plan and/or the subsequent holding of Shares on Participant’s behalf, to a broker or third party with whom the Shares acquired on exercise may be deposited.


(d) Participant understands that Participant may, at any time, review the Data, request that any necessary amendments be made to it, or withdraw Participant’s consent herein in writing by contacting the Company. Participant further understands that withdrawing consent may affect Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan.

 

8. Participant has received the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement and any other related communications, and Participant consents to having received these documents in English.

 

  H. Entire Agreement; Governing Law.

 

The Plan is incorporated herein by reference. The Plan and this Option Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Participant. This Option Agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California.

 

  I. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED SERVICE.

 

PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING PARTICIPANT (AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED AN OPTION OR PURCHASING SHARES HEREUNDER). PARTICIPANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS OPTION AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE OF GRANT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH PARTICIPANT’S RIGHT OR THE COMPANY’S (OR PARENT’S OR SUBSIDIARY’S) RIGHT TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT’S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

 

By Participant’s electronic signature and the electronic signature of the Company’s representative, Participant and the Company agree that this Option is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option Agreement and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Option Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions relating to the Plan and Option Agreement.

EX-99.6 7 dex996.htm FORM OF STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHT AGREEMENT--INT. UNDER THE 2005 STOCK PLAN Form of Stock Appreciation Right Agreement--Int. under the 2005 Stock Plan

Exhibit 99.6

 

DOLBY LABORATORIES, INC.

 

2005 STOCK PLAN

 

STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHT AGREEMENT - INTERNATIONAL

 

Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 2005 Stock Plan (the “Plan”) shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Appreciation Right Agreement (the “Award Agreement”).

 

I. NOTICE OF STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHT GRANT

 

Participant:

 

Address:

 

Participant has been granted a Stock Appreciation Right (or “SAR”), subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement, as follows:

 

Grant Number

   __________________________________

Date of Grant

   __________________________________

Vesting Commencement Date

   __________________________________

Exercise Price per Share

   $_________________________________

Total Number of Shares Subject to SAR

   __________________________________

Total Exercise Price

   $_________________________________

Expiration Date:

   __________________________________


Vesting Schedule:

 

Subject to Participant continuing to be a Service Provider and other limitations set forth in the Plan and this Award Agreement, this SAR may be exercised, in whole or in part, in accordance with the following schedule:

 

Date of Vesting


   Total Number of SARs Vested

   Percent Vested

 
          25 %
          50 %
          75 %
          100 %

 

Termination Period:

 

This SAR will be exercisable for three (3) months after Participant ceases to be a Service Provider, unless such termination is due to Participant’s death or Disability, in which case this SAR will be exercisable for one (1) year after Participant ceases to be Service Provider. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event may this SAR be exercised after the Expiration Date as provided above.

 

II. AGREEMENT

 

  A. Grant of SAR.

 

The Administrator hereby grants to Participant named in the Notice of Stock Appreciation Right Grant (the “Notice of Grant”) the right to the appreciation on the Total Number of Shares Subject to SAR that have vested, as set forth in the Notice of Grant, subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference, and this Award Agreement. Subject to Section 18(c) of the Plan, in the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail.

 

  B. Exercise of SAR.

 

(a) Right to Exercise. This SAR is exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Grant and the applicable provisions of the Plan and this Award Agreement.

 

(b) Method of Exercise. This SAR is exercisable by (i) delivery of an exercise notice, in the form and manner determined by the Administrator, or (ii) following an electronic or other exercise procedure prescribed by the Administrator, which in either case shall state the election to exercise the SAR, the number of Shares in respect of which the SAR is being exercised (the “Exercised Shares”), and such other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company pursuant to the provisions of the Plan. Participant shall provide payment of any applicable withholding taxes arising in connection with such exercise. This SAR shall be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of a fully executed exercise notice or completion of such exercise procedure, as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion, accompanied by any applicable withholding taxes.


  C. Payment upon Exercise.

 

Upon exercise of all or a specified portion of the SAR, the Participant shall be entitled to receive from the Company an amount in cash in one lump sum payment determined by multiplying (a) the difference (if any) obtained by subtracting (i) the Exercise Price per Share as set forth in the Notice of Grant from (ii) the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of exercise of the SAR, by (b) the number of Shares with respect to which the SAR is exercised, reduced by any applicable withholding taxes and subject to any limitations the Administrator may impose.

 

No payment shall be made pursuant to the exercise of this SAR unless such payment complies with Applicable Laws. Assuming such compliance, for income tax purposes, the payment shall be considered transferred to Participant on the date the SAR is exercised with respect to such Exercised Shares.

 

  D. Non-Transferability of SAR.

 

This SAR may not be transferred in any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of descent or distribution and may be exercised during the lifetime of Participant only by Participant. The terms of the Plan and this Award Agreement shall be binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns of Participant.

 

  E. Term of SAR.

 

This SAR may be exercised only within the term set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during such term only in accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Award Agreement.

 

  F. Tax Obligations.

 

1. Withholding. Participant agrees to make appropriate arrangements with the Company (or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining Participant) for the satisfaction of all Federal, state, local and foreign income and employment tax withholding requirements as well as social security charges applicable to the vesting of the SAR, the exercise of the SAR or the payment of any amounts with respect to the SAR. In this regard, Participant authorizes the Company (and/or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining Participant) to withhold all applicable taxes legally payable by Participant from the Participant’s cash payment required under this Award Agreement, wages or other cash compensation paid to Participant by the Company (and/or the Parent or Subsidiary employing or retaining Participant) in an amount sufficient to cover such tax obligations. Participant acknowledges and agrees that the Company may refuse to honor the exercise and refuse to make the payment required under this Award Agreement if such withholding amounts are not delivered at the time of exercise.

 

2. Tax Consultation. Participant understands that he or she may suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Participant’s grant, vesting or exercise of this SAR.


Participant represents that he or she will consult with any tax advisors Participant deems appropriate in connection with the grant, vesting or exercise of this SAR and that Participant is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.

 

  G. Acknowledgements.

 

1. Participant acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan (including any applicable appendixes or sub-plans thereunder) and represents that he or she is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof, and hereby accepts this SAR subject to all of the terms and provisions thereof. Participant has reviewed the Plan (including any applicable appendixes or sub-plans thereunder) and this Award Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this SAR and fully understands all provisions of the SAR. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions arising under the Plan or this SAR. Participant further agrees to notify the Company upon any change in the residence address indicated below.

 

2. The Company (and not Participant’s employer) is granting the SAR. The Company will administer the Plan from outside Participant’s country of residence and that United States of America law will govern all SARs granted under the Plan.

 

3. That benefits and rights provided under the Plan are wholly discretionary and, although provided by the Company, do not constitute regular or periodic payments. The benefits and rights provided under the Plan are not to be considered part of Participant’s salary or compensation for purposes of calculating any severance, resignation, redundancy or other end of service payments, vacation, bonuses, long-term service awards, indemnification, pension or retirement benefits, or any other payments, benefits or rights of any kind. Participant waives any and all rights to compensation or damages as a result of the termination of employment with the Company for any reason whatsoever insofar as those rights result or may result from:

 

(a) the loss or diminution in value of such rights under the Plan, or

 

(b) Participant ceases to have any rights under, or ceases to be entitled to any rights under the Plan as a result of such termination.

 

4. The grant of the SAR, and any future grant of SARs under the Plan is entirely voluntary, and at the complete discretion of the Company. Neither the grant of the SAR nor any future grant of a SAR by the Company will be deemed to create any obligation to grant any further SARs, whether or not such a reservation is explicitly stated at the time of such a grant. The Company has the right, at any time to amend, suspend or terminate the Plan.

 

5. The Plan will not be deemed to constitute, and will not be construed by Participant to constitute, part of the terms and conditions of employment, and that the Company will not incur any liability of any kind to Participant as a result of any change or amendment, or any cancellation, of the Plan at any time.


6. Participation in the Plan will not be deemed to constitute, and will not be deemed by Participant to constitute, an employment or labor relationship of any kind with the Company.

 

7. By entering into this Award Agreement, and as a condition of the grant of the SAR, Participant consents to the collection, use, and transfer of personal data as described in this subsection to the full extent permitted by and in full compliance with Applicable Law.

 

(a) Participant understands that the Company and its Subsidiaries hold certain personal information about the Participant, including, but not limited to, name, home address and telephone number, date of birth, social insurance number, salary, nationality, job title, any Shares or directorships held in the Company, details of all SARs or other entitlement to Shares or SARs awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested, or outstanding in Participant’s favor, for the purpose of managing and administering the Plan (“Data”).

 

(b) Participant further understands that the Company and/or its Subsidiaries will transfer Data among themselves as necessary for the purposes of implementation, administration, and management of Participant’s participation in the Plan, and that the Company and/or its Subsidiary may each further transfer Data to any third parties assisting the Company in the implementation, administration, and management of the Plan (“Data Recipients”).

 

(c) Participant understands that these Data Recipients may be located in Participant’s country of residence or elsewhere, such as the United States. Participant authorizes the Data Recipients to receive, possess, use, retain, and transfer Data in electronic or other form, for the purposes of implementing, administering, and managing Participant’s participation in the Plan, including any transfer of such Data, as may be required for the administration of the Plan and/or the subsequent payment of the exercised SARs on Participant’s behalf, to a broker or third party with whom the payment amounts acquired on exercise may be deposited.

 

(d) Participant understands that Participant may, at any time, review the Data, request that any necessary amendments be made to it, or withdraw Participant’s consent herein in writing by contacting the Company. Participant further understands that withdrawing consent may affect Participant’s ability to participate in the Plan.

 

8. Participant has received the terms and conditions of this Award Agreement and any other related communications, and Participant consents to having received these documents in English.

 

  H. Entire Agreement; Governing Law.

 

The Plan is incorporated herein by reference. The Plan and this Award Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to Participant’s interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company and Participant. This Award Agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California.


  I. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED SERVICE.

 

PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF THE SAR PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE WILL OF THE COMPANY OR THE PARENT OR SUBSIDIARY EMPLOYING OR RETAINING PARTICIPANT (AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED A SAR OR EXERCISING THE SAR HEREUNDER). PARTICIPANT FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS AWARD AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH IN THE NOTICE OF GRANT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH PARTICIPANT’S RIGHT OR THE COMPANY’S (OR PARENT’S OR SUBSIDIARY’S) RIGHT TO TERMINATE PARTICIPANT’S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.

 

By Participant’s electronic signature and the electronic signature of the Company’s representative, Participant and the Company agree that this Award is granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Award Agreement. Participant has reviewed the Plan and this Award Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Award Agreement and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Award Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions relating to the Plan and Award Agreement.

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