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6. GRANTS TO OUTSIDE DIRECTORS.

6.1 Types of Awards. Outside Directors are eligible to receive any type of Award, except ISOs, offered under this Plan and subject to this Section 6.

6.2 Eligibility. Awards subject to this Section 6 shall be granted only to Outside Directors. An Outside Director who is elected or reelected as a member of the Board will be eligible to receive an Award under this Section 6.

6.3 Discretionary Grant. The Board may make discretionary grants to any Outside Director (a “Discretionary Grant”).

6.4 Vesting and Exercisability. Except as set forth in Section 21.4, Discretionary Grants shall vest and be exercisable as determined by the Board.

6.5 Exercise Price. The exercise price of an Option or a SAR granted to an Outside Director shall be the Fair Market Value of the Shares at the time that the Option or SAR is granted.

6. GRANTS TO OUTSIDE DIRECTORS.

6.1 Types of Awards. Outside Directors are eligible to receive any type of Award, except ISOs, offered under this Plan and subject to this Section 6.

6.2 Eligibility. Awards subject to this Section 6 shall be granted only to Outside Directors. An Outside Director who is elected or reelected as a member of the Board will be eligible to receive an Award under this Section 6.

6.3 Discretionary Grant. The Board may make discretionary grants to any Outside Director (a “Discretionary Grant”).

6.4 Vesting and Exercisability. Except as set forth in Section 21.4, Discretionary Grants shall vest and be exercisable as determined by the Board.

6.5 Exercise Price. The exercise price of an Option or a SAR granted to an Outside Director shall be the Fair Market Value of the Shares at the time that the Option or SAR is granted.