X0201 4 2003-11-20 0 0001023052 LINENS N THINGS INC LIN 0001199821 SILVA BRIAN D C/O LINENS 'N THINGS, INC. 6 BRIGHTON ROAD CLIFTON NJ 07015 0 1 0 0 SVP, HR, Admin and Corp. Secr. Stock Options (Right to Buy) 27.58 2003-11-20 4 A 0 25000 0.00 A Common Stock 25000 25000 D The options vest on December 31, 2003. Options may be exercised in 1/3 increments if, and at such point, over an established period of time measured as set forth in the option, the closing price of Linens 'n Things, Inc. common stock on the New York Stock Exchange is $31.72, $36.48, and $39.08, respectively. 100% of the options become exercisable on October 20, 2010. The options expire on November 20, 2010. Brian D. Silva 2003-11-24