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EXHIBIT 10.29
INITIAL GRANT
ALLERGY SUPERSTORE.COM, INC.
1999 DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN
DIRECTORS NONQUALIFIED INITIAL STOCK OPTION GRANT
This Stock Option Grant (this "GRANT") is made and entered into as of
the Date of Grant set forth below (the "DATE OF GRANT") by and between Allergy
Superstore.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "COMPANY"), and the Optionee
named below ("OPTIONEE"). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the Company's 1999 Director's Stock Option Plan
(the "PLAN").
Optionee:_________________________________________________________
Optionee's Address:_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
Total Shares Subject to Option: 30,000
Exercise Price Per Share:_________________________________________
Date of Grant:____________________________________________________
Expiration Date:__________________________________________________
(unless earlier terminated under Section 4 hereof)
1. GRANT OF OPTION. The Company hereby grants to Optionee an option
(this "OPTION") to purchase up to the total number of shares of Common Stock of
the Company set forth above as Total Shares Subject to Option (collectively, the
"SHARES") at the Exercise Price Per Share set forth above (the "EXERCISE
PRICE"), subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Grant and the Plan.
2. EXERCISE AND VESTING OF OPTION. Subject to the terms and conditions
of the Plan and this Grant, this Option shall be exercisable as it vests.
Subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Grant, this Option
shall vest as to twenty-five percent (25%) of the Shares on the first annual
anniversary of the Date of Grant and as to 2.08333% of the Shares on each
subsequent monthly anniversary of the Date of Grant, so long as the Optionee
continuously remains a member of the Board of Directors (a "BOARD MEMBER") or a
consultant of the Company.
3. RESTRICTION ON EXERCISE. This Option may not be exercised unless
such exercise is in compliance with the Securities Act, and all applicable state
securities laws, as they are in effect on the date of exercise, and the
requirements of any stock exchange or national market system on which the
Company's Common Stock may be
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listed at the time of exercise. Optionee understands that the Company is under
no obligation to register, qualify or list the Shares with the SEC, any state
securities commission or any stock exchange or national market system to effect
such compliance.
4. TERMINATION OF OPTION. Except as provided below in this Section,
this Option shall terminate and may not be exercised if Optionee ceases to be a
Board Member or consultant of the Company. The date on which Optionee ceases to
be a Board Member or consultant of the Company shall be referred to as the
"TERMINATION DATE."
4.1 Termination Generally. If Optionee ceases to be a Board Member or
consultant of the Company for any reason except death or disability, then this
Option, to the extent that it has vested as of the Termination Date, may be
exercised by Optionee no later than seven (7) months after the Termination Date,
but in no event later than the Expiration Date.
4.2 Death or Disability. If Optionee ceases to be a Board Member or
consultant of the Company because of the death of Optionee or the disability of
Optionee (whether temporary or permanent, partial or total, as determined by the
Committee) then this Option, to the extent that it has vested as of the
Termination Date, may be exercised by Optionee (or Optionee's legal
representative) no later than twelve (12) months after the Termination Date, but
in no event later than the Expiration Date.
5. MANNER OF EXERCISE.
5.1 Exercise Agreement. This Option shall be exercisable by delivery to
the Company of an executed written Directors Stock Option Exercise Agreement in
the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, or in such other form as may be approved
by the Committee, which shall set forth Optionee's election to exercise some or
all of this Option, the number of Shares being purchased, any restrictions
imposed on the Shares and such other representations and agreements as may be
required by the Company to comply with applicable securities laws.
5.2 Payment. Payment for the Shares purchased upon exercise of this
Option may be made (a) in cash or by check; (b) by surrender of shares of Common
Stock of the Company that have been owned by Optionee for more than six (6)
months (and which have been paid for within the meaning of SEC Rule 144 and, if
such shares were purchased from the Company by use of a promissory note, such
note has been fully paid with respect to such shares) or were obtained by the
Optionee in the open public market, having a Fair Market Value equal to the
Exercise Price of the Option; (c) by waiver of compensation due or accrued to
Optionee for services rendered; (d) provided that a public market for the
Company's stock exists, through a "same day sale" commitment from the Optionee
and a broker-dealer that is a member of the National Association of Securities
Dealers (an "NASD DEALER") whereby the Optionee irrevocably elects to exercise
the Option and to sell a portion of the Shares so purchased to pay for the
Exercise Price and whereby the NASD Dealer irrevocably commits upon receipt of
such Shares to forward
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the Exercise Price directly to the Company; (e) provided that a public market
for the Company's stock exists, through a "margin" commitment from the Optionee
and an NASD Dealer whereby the Optionee irrevocably elects to exercise the
Option and to pledge the Shares so purchased to the NASD Dealer in a margin
account as security for a loan from the NASD Dealer in the amount of the
Exercise Price, and whereby the NASD Dealer irrevocably commits upon receipt of
such Shares to forward the Exercise Price directly to the Company; or (f) by any
combination of the foregoing.
5.3 Withholding Taxes. Prior to the issuance of the Shares upon
exercise of this Option, Optionee shall pay or make adequate provision for any
applicable federal or state withholding obligations of the Company.
5.4 Issuance of Shares. Provided that such notice and payment are in
form and substance satisfactory to counsel for the Company, the Company shall
cause the Shares to be issued in the name of Optionee or Optionee's legal
representative. To enforce any restrictions on Optionee's Shares, the Committee
may require Optionee to deposit all certificates, together with stock powers or
other instruments of transfer approved by the Committee appropriately endorsed
in blank, with the Company or an agent designated by the Company to hold in
escrow until such restrictions have lapsed or terminated, and the Committee may
cause a legend or legends referencing such restrictions to be placed on the
certificates.
6. NONTRANSFERABILITY OF OPTION. During the lifetime of the Optionee,
this Option shall be exercisable only by Optionee or by Optionee's guardian or
legal representative, unless otherwise permitted by the Committee. This Option
may not be sold, pledged, assigned, hypothecated, transferred or disposed of in
any manner other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution.
7. INTERPRETATION. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this
Grant shall be submitted by Optionee or the Company to the Committee that
administers the Plan, which shall review such dispute at its next regular
meeting. The resolution of such a dispute by the Committee shall be final and
binding on the Company and on Optionee. Nothing in the Plan or this Grant shall
confer on Optionee any right to continue as a Board Member or to provide
services to the Company as a consultant.
8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. The Plan and the Directors Stock Option Exercise
Agreement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the terms and conditions
thereof, are incorporated herein by reference. This Grant, the Plan and the
Directors Stock Option Exercise Agreement constitute the entire agreement and
understanding of the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof
and supersede all prior understandings and agreements with respect to such
subject matter.
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ALLERGY SUPERSTORE.COM, INC.
By: _______________________________
Name: ______________________________
Title: _____________________________
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ACCEPTANCE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT
Optionee hereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan, represents
that Optionee has read and understands the terms and provisions thereof, and
accepts this Option subject to all of the terms and conditions of the Plan and
this Grant. Optionee acknowledges that there may be adverse tax consequences
upon exercise of this Option or disposition of the Shares and that Optionee has
been advised by the Company that Optionee should consult a qualified tax advisor
prior to such exercise or disposition.
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__________________________, Optionee
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