EX-4 2 exh4_11.txt SIMTEK CORPORATION 1994 NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION PLAN SEPTEMBER 27, 1994 (AMENDED: DECEMBER 13, 1994, SEPTEMBER 15, 1995, OCTOBER 30, 1998, APRIL 26, 2000, JANUARY 2, 2001, NOVEMBER 1, 2001 and FEBRUARY 10, 2004) SIMTEK CORPORATION 1994 NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION PLAN SEVENTH AMENDMENT DATED: February 10, 2004 Pursuant to a resolution approved by the Simtek Board of Directors on February 10, 2004, the 1994 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan ("1994 Plan") of September 27, 1994 is amended such that the number of options to be granted under the plan be increased from 9,900,000 to 12,500,000. Therefore Section 4.1 of the 1994 Plan is amended to "A total of 12,500,000 shares are authorized for issuance under the 1994 Plan in accordance with the provisions of the 1994 Plan and subject to such restrictions and other provisions as the Committee from time to time deem necessary. This authorization may be increased from time to time by approval of the Board and by shareholders of the Company if, in the opinion of council for the Company, such shareholder approval is required. Shares which may be issued upon the exercise of Options shall be applied to reduce the maximum numbers of Shares remaining available for use under the 1994 Plan. The Company shall at all times during the term of the 1994 Plan and while any options are outstanding retain as authorized any unissued Stock, or as treasury Stock, at least the number of Shares from time to time required under the provisions of the 1994 Plan, or otherwise assure itself of its ability to perform its obligations hereunder". All other provisions of the 1994 Plan remain unchanged. Dated: February 10, 2004 Simtek Corporation By: /s/Douglas Mitchell -------------------------- Douglas Mitchell Chief Executive Officer