X0303 4 2008-10-23 0 0000709804 ADAPTEC INC ADPT 0001312995 Ruisi Lawrence 601 SOUTH MILPITAS BLVD. MILPITAS CA 95035 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2008-10-23 4 A 0 16250 0.001 A 16250 D Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 2.84 2008-10-23 4 A 0 32500 0 A 2009-10-23 2018-10-23 Common Stock 32500 32500 D Represents a Restricted Stock Award from Adaptec Inc's 2006 Director Plan for 16,250 shares of common stock that would vest with respect to 33.33% of the shares on October 23, 2009 and 8.33% of the shares quarterly thereafter, such that the award is fully vested on October 23, 2011. A total of 32,500 of Non-Qualified Stock Options were granted on October 23, 2008 from Adaptec Inc's 2006 Director Plan. The option shall vest at a rate of 33.33% of the shares on October 23, 2009 and 8.33% of the shares quarterly thereafter, such that the total option shares will be fully vested on October 23, 2011. By: John M. Westfield For: Lawrence Ruisi 2008-10-27