X0201 42003-10-07 0001068796 MAXYGEN INC MAXY 0001101713 RINGOLD GORDON C/O MAXYGEN, INC. 515 GALVESTON DRIVE REDWOOD CITY CA 94063 1000Director Stock Option (right to buy)10.692003-10-074A050000A2003-10-072013-10-06Common Stock50005000DShares issued under the option are subject to a right of repurchase by Maxygen, Inc. that lapses on October 6, 2004.Gordon Ringold2003-10-07