-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, AwJXM+XUKCAeuV7wZ2YcFrvdlUAjdxTXbe0kYO8e5HewCgusH7Q2VQDhRANc6kHm Kgyy4JI9Ddurr7SD1sP1Gw== 0000722056-00-000005.txt : 20000203 0000722056-00-000005.hdr.sgml : 20000203 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000722056-00-000005 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 11 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19991231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20000124 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000722056 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE [7372] IRS NUMBER: 541217099 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0331 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-12167 FILM NUMBER: 511632 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 18880 HOMESTEAD RD CITY: CUPERTINO STATE: CA ZIP: 95014 BUSINESS PHONE: 4088639900 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 18880 HOMESTEAD RD CITY: CUPERTINO STATE: CA ZIP: 95014 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: VERDIX CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 10-Q 1 FORM 10-Q FOR PERIOD ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 10Q doc


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 10-Q


     (Mark One)

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 1999

OR

[  ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________to _________

Commission file number 0-12167

RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

 
Delaware
54-1217099
  (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

18880 Homestead Road
Cupertion, CA    95014

(Address of Principal Executive Offices including Zip Code)

408-863-9900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


(Former name, former address and former fiscal year if changed since last report)



Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES [X]    NO [  ]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

 
Common Stock, Par Value $.01 Per Share
88,745,550
(Class)
(Shares outstanding on December 31, 1999)












RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements:

  1. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -- December 31, 1999 and March 31, 1999

  2. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations -- Three and Nine Months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998

  3. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -- Nine Months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998

  4. Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

Results of Operations

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Year 2000 Compliance

Factors That May Affect Future Results

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1: Legal Proceedings

Item 2: Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Item 5: Other Information

Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

SIGNATURES











PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 -- Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements






RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                     December 31,   March 31,
                                                        1999           1999
                                                     ------------   ------------
                                                     (unaudited)      (Note A)
                           ASSETS
            --------------------------------------
Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents....................          $158,412        $59,965
 Short-term investments.......................           189,624        199,865
 Accounts receivable, net.....................           121,339         92,367
 Deferred tax assets..........................            22,881         22,881
 Prepaid expenses and other assets............            17,769          9,176
                                                     ------------   ------------
Total current assets..........................           510,025        384,254
                                                     ------------   ------------
Property and equipment, at cost:
 Computer, office and manufacturing equipment.            78,273         74,867
 Office furniture.............................            12,670         10,535
 Leasehold improvements.......................            12,343         10,905
                                                     ------------   ------------
                                                         103,286         96,307
 Accumulated depreciation and amortization....           (57,311)       (50,862)
                                                     ------------   ------------
Property and equipment, net...................            45,975         45,445
Other assets, net.............................            22,135         24,257
                                                     ------------   ------------
Total assets..................................          $578,135       $453,956
                                                     ============   ============

             LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
            --------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable.............................           $11,871        $13,848
 Accrued employee benefits....................            27,202         27,212
 Income taxes payable.........................            40,540         19,652
 Other accrued expenses.......................            23,807         16,334
 Current portion of accrued merger and
   integration expenses.......................             1,012          2,619
 Deferred revenue.............................            94,592         76,223
                                                     ------------   ------------
Total current liabilities.....................           199,024        155,888

Accrued rent..................................               800            896
Long-term accrued merger and integration
 expenses.....................................             1,450          2,800
                                                     ------------   ------------
Total liabilities.............................           201,274        159,584
                                                     ------------   ------------

Commitments and contingencies

Minority Interest                                         25,253              0

Stockholders' equity:
 Common stock, $0.01 par value, 150,000
  shares authorized...........................               980            933
 Additional paid-in capital...................           624,119        562,742
 Treasury stock...............................          (180,851)      (119,488)
 Accumulated deficit..........................           (86,615)      (146,013)
 Accumulated other comprehensive income(loss).            (6,025)        (3,802)
                                                     ------------   ------------
Total stockholders' equity....................           351,608        294,372
                                                     ------------   ------------
Total liabilities, minority interest and
  stockholders' equity........................          $578,135       $453,956
                                                     ============   ============

Note A: The balance sheet at March 31, 1999 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principal for complete financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.






RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts, unaudited)


                                        Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
                                          December 31,        December 31,
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
                                         1999      1998      1999      1998
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net product revenue................    $89,907   $67,382  $240,104  $175,084
Consulting and support revenue.....     56,280    41,751   151,667   111,676
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Total revenue..................    146,187   109,133   391,771   286,760
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------

Cost of product revenue............      7,059     4,728    18,778    15,809
Cost of consulting and support
  revenue..........................     14,910    10,731    39,810    30,310
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Total cost of revenue..........     21,969    15,459    58,588    46,119
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross margin.......................    124,218    93,674   333,183   240,641
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating expenses:
  Research and development.........     24,858    18,683    70,467    50,949
  Sales and marketing..............     54,527    45,465   155,053   121,843
  General and administrative.......     12,978     8,201    33,589    24,009
  Merger costs.....................       --      (1,200)        0    (1,200)
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Total operating expenses.......     92,363    71,149   259,109   195,601
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Operating income...............     31,855    22,525    74,074    45,040
Other income, net..................      3,496     3,124     8,525     9,473
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
    Income before income
      taxes........................     35,351    25,649    82,599    54,513

Provision for income taxes.........      9,971     7,695    23,201    16,354
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income.........................    $25,380   $17,954   $59,398   $38,159
                                      ========= ========= ========= =========
Net income  per common
  share - basic....................      $0.29     $0.21     $0.68     $0.45

Shares used in computing per
  share amounts - basic............     87,800    84,269    87,072    85,727

Net income per common
  share - diluted..................      $0.27     $0.20     $0.63     $0.42

Shares used in computing per
  share amounts - diluted..........     95,586    91,254    94,546    91,308

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.






RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(in thousands, unaudited)


                                                             Nine Months Ended
                                                               December 31
                                                         ----------------------
                                                            1999        1998
                                                         ----------  ----------
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income..........................................    $59,398     $38,159
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
   cash provided by operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization.....................     16,279      14,933
     Tax benefits of stock option exercises............          0      12,000
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable.............................    (28,972)     (6,899)
       Prepaids and other, net.........................     (8,593)       (865)
       Accounts payable................................     (1,977)     (2,148)
       Accrued employee benefits and other accrued
          expenses.....................................      7,367      (4,826)
       Income taxes payable............................     20,888         776
       Accrued merger and integration expenses.........     (2,957)    (22,470)
       Deferred revenue................................     18,369      14,364
                                                         ----------  ----------
Net cash provided by operating activities..............     79,802      43,024
                                                         ----------  ----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
   Minority interest investment                             25,253           0
   Purchase of short-term investments..................   (168,075)   (263,094)
   Maturities and sales of short-term investments......    178,316     238,736
   Purchases of property and equipment.................    (14,314)    (17,877)
   Net change in other assets..........................       (373)      2,956
                                                         ----------  ----------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities.......     20,807     (39,279)
                                                         ----------  ----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
   Net proceeds from issuance of common stock..........     61,424      21,195
   Repurchases of common stock.........................    (61,363)   (118,147)
                                                         ----------  ----------
Net cash used in financing activities..................         61     (96,952)
                                                         ----------  ----------
Effect of changes in foreign currency exchange
 rate on cash..........................................     (2,223)        786
                                                         ----------  ----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents...     98,447     (92,421)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.......     59,965     126,229
                                                         ----------  ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.............   $158,412     $33,808
                                                         ==========  ==========

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.






RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION
Notes To Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION -- The unaudited consolidated financial information of Rational Software Corporation (Rational), including the accounts and operating results of its newly formed venture, catapulse Inc. (catapulse), is presented in accordance with the Company's accounting policies, as described in its latest annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10- K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist only of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented, have been made. As permitted by Form 10-Q, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. Operating results for the period ended December 31, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2000.

2. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - Accounts receivable are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,192,000 at December 31, 1999 and $3,226,000 at March 31, 1999.

3. NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):


(in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                        Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
                                          December 31,        December 31,
                                      ------------------- --------- ---------
                                         1999      1998      1999      1998
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
Numerator:
  Net income .......................   $25,380   $17,954   $59,398   $38,159

Denominator:
  Denominator for basic net income
  per share - weighted
  average shares....................    87,800    84,269    87,072    85,727

  Incremental common shares
  attributable to shares issuable
  under employee stock plans........     7,786     6,985     7,474     5,581
                                      --------- --------- --------- ---------
  Denominator for diluted net
  income per share -
  weighted average shares and
  assumed conversions...............    95,586    91,254    94,546    91,308
                                      ========= ========= ========= =========

Net income per share - basic.            $0.29     $0.21     $0.68     $0.45
                                      ========= ========= ========= =========
Net income per share -
  diluted...........................     $0.27     $0.20     $0.63     $0.42
                                      ========= ========= ========= =========

4. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - As of April 1, 1998 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 (SFAS 130), "Reporting Comprehensive Income." SFAS 130 establishes new rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components; however, the adoption of this statement had no impact on the Company's net income or stockholders' equity. SFAS 130 requires unrealized gains or losses on the Company's available-for-sale securities and foreign translation adjustments, which have been included in stockholders' equity and excluded from net income, to be included in comprehensive income.

For the three months ended December 31, 1999, total comprehensive income amounted to approximately $22,547,000 compared to a comprehensive income of $18,255,000 for the same period last year. For the nine months ended December 31, 1999, comprehensive income amounted to approximately $57,175,000 compared to comprehensive income of $38,945,000 for the same period last year.

5. RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS - In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which is required to be adopted in years beginning after June 15, 2000. Because of the Company's limited use of derivatives, management does not anticipate that the adoption of the new statement will have a significant effect on earnings or the financial position of the Company.

6. CONTINGENCIES - As reported previously, in December 1996, the Company filed suit against Silicon Graphics, Inc. ("SGI") seeking to recover royalties due to the Company under a license agreement between SGI and the Company's predecessor in interest, Verdix Corporation. SGI answered the complaint, denying any liability, and filed a cross complaint seeking unspecified damages for alleged violations of the same license agreement. Effective August 12, 1999, the Company and SGI entered an agreement under which this litigation was settled in its entirety. The terms of this agreement are confidential. The arrangement, however, will not have any material impact on the Company's financial statements.

Beginning on October 10, 1997, a number of purported securities class actions were filed against the Company, two of its officers, and Cowen & Company. The cases were consolidated into one matter, Rational Software Corporation, et al., No. C 97-03740 (N.D. Cal.), pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The consolidated amended complaint alleges that defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 through the selective disclosure of material inside information regarding the Company's prospects and seeks unspecified damages on behalf of a class of stockholders who purchased the Company's common stock on October 8, 1997. The Court granted with leave to amend defendants motion to dismiss the Consolidated Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs' deadline to file an amended complaint is December 29, 1999. The parties have mutually agreed to extend this date to January 27, 2000. The Company believes the action is without merit and will continue to defend the case vigorously.

7. STOCK REPURCHASE - Under a program approved in October 1998, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to 6 million shares of its common stock from time to time in the open market. For the nine months ended December 31, 1999 the Company repurchased 2,072,500 shares of its common stock for a total cash outlay of approximately $61.4 million. A purpose of the stock repurchase program is to offset the dilution resulting from shares issued under the Company's employee stock option and stock purchase plans. The timing and size of any future stock repurchases are subject to market conditions, stock prices, the Company's cash position and other cash requirements going forward.

8. INVESTMENT IN CATAPULSE - On December 3, 1999, the Company closed a $50,000,000 cash investment in the Series A Preferred Stock of a newly formed corporation, catapulse. In December 1999, catapulse received approximately $25,253,000 of additional funds from outside sources in exchange for equity of catapulse, which is reflected in the Rational's balance sheet as a minority interest. As of December 31, 1999, after taking into account this additional investment by a third party in catapulse, the Company's Series A Preferred Stock investment represents approximately 43% of the voting power of the outstanding capital stock of catapulse.

9. SUBSEQUENT EVENT - On January 13, 2000, the Company completed the acquisition of ObjecTime Limited (OTL). OTL is a developer of visual design and code generation software tools used for development of embedded software. The acquisition will be accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, accordingly, the Company's consolidated results of operations will include the operating results of OTL subsequent to the acquisition date. The Company acquired all outstanding shares of OTL capital stock in exchange for approximately $9,045,000 in cash and 371,400 shares of the Company's common stock. The Company also assumed all outstanding options to purchase OTL common stock in exchange for options to purchase 358,546 shares of the Company's common stock. In December, 1997, the Company made an initial investment in OTL for approximately $9,000,000. The Company is in the process of completing its valuation of OTL's net assets and will allocate the purchase price accordingly.

Item 2 -- Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

The statements contained in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations include "forward looking" statements within the meaning of Sections 27A of the Securities Act of 1993 and 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements about international revenue, customer acceptance, strength of the internet market, and future cash requirements, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those sections. The actual future results of the Company could differ materially from those projected in the forward looking statements. For a discussion of certain factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected by the forward looking information see "RISK FACTORS," at the end of Item 2.

The Company's revenue is derived from product license fees and charges for services, including technical consulting, training, and customer support. In accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, the Company generally recognizes software license revenues when a customer purchase order has been received and accepted, the software product has been shipped, there are no uncertainties surrounding product acceptance, the fees are fixed and determinable, and collection is considered probable. Revenue from consulting and training is recognized when earned. The Company's license agreements generally do not provide a right of return, and reserves are maintained for potential credit losses, of which historically there have been only immaterial amounts.

Comparative Analysis of Operating Results for the Three- and Nine-Months Ended December 31, 1999

Total revenue for the three- and nine-month periods ended December 31, 1999 increased 34% and 37%, respectively from the comparable prior year periods.

Net product revenue for the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 increased 33% and 37%, respectively from the comparable prior year periods. Consulting and support revenue for both the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 increased 35% and 36%, respectively, from the comparable prior year periods. This increase reflects continued strong customer acceptance across the majority of the Company's products and services to e-development customers.

International revenue from product sales and consulting and customer support accounted for 41% of total revenue for both the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999, compared to 41% and 37%, respectively, for the comparable prior year periods. The Company expects international sales to continue to account for a significant portion of total revenue in future periods, although the percentage of international revenues could fluctuate from period to period due to economic or other factors in international regions. The Company's international sales are principally priced in local currencies. The Company enters into short-term forward currency contracts to hedge against the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on balance sheet exposures denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the Company or its subsidiaries. The total amount of these contracts is approximately offset by the underlying assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and such contracts are carried at fair market value. The associated gains and losses were not material to the Company's results of operations in any period presented. See "Our international operations expose us to greater management, collections, currency, intellectual property, regulatory and other risks," at the end of Item 2.

Cost of product revenue consists principally of materials, packaging and freight, amortization of developed technology and royalties. Cost of product revenue for the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 increased 49% and 19%, respectively from the comparable prior year periods. These costs represented 8% of total product revenue for both the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999, as compared to 7% and 9%, respectively for the comparable prior year periods. The increase in product cost as a percentage of certain product revenue in the three-month period ended December 31, 1999 was due mainly to a higher royalty expense associated with the sale of ObjecTime products. The decrease in product cost as a percentage of certain product revenue in the nine-month period ended December 31, 1999 was due mainly to a higher level of materials cost associated with new product releases in the second quarter of fiscal 1999.

Cost of consulting and support revenue consists principally of personnel costs for training, consulting and customer support. Cost of consulting and support revenue for the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 increased 39% and 31%, respectively from the comparable prior year periods. These costs represented 26% of total consulting and support revenue for both the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999, as compared to 26% and 27%, respectively, for the comparable prior year periods. The decrease in cost as a percentage of related revenue is primarily due to the impact of a relatively fixed support cost base servicing increased revenues.

Total expenditures for research and development increased 33% and 38%, respectively, for the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 from the comparable prior year periods. These costs represented 17% and 18%, respectively, of total revenue for the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 compared to 17% and 18%, respectively, for the comparable prior year periods. The increase in year over year research and development expense is due primarily to the cost of additional personnel and related costs, and additional investment in department infrastructure incurred to maintain and enhance existing products as well as develop new products.

Sales and marketing expenses increased 20% and 27% for the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 from the comparable prior year periods. These costs represented 37% and 40% of total revenue for the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 compared to 42% for both the same periods last year. The increase in year over year sales and marketing expense reflects increases in personnel and related costs as well as increased promotional activities. The decrease in sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenue is a result of the increasing economies of scale as a result of increases in total revenue.

General and administrative expense increased 58% and 40%, respectively, for the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 from the comparable prior year periods. These costs represented 9% of total revenue for both the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 as compared to 8% for both the comparable prior year periods. The increase in year over year general and administrative expense is due primarily to cost of additional personnel and related costs, and to increased investment in the Company's information technology infrastructure needed to support the growing requirements of the Company.

Other income, net consists primarily of interest income, interest expense and gains and losses due to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Other income has fluctuated as a result of the amount of cash available for investment in interest-bearing instruments and from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Other income, net increased $372,000 and decreased $948,000, respectively, for the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 from the comparable prior year periods. The current year decrease is due primarily to a lower average amount of invested cash resulting from repurchase of Company stock during the six month period ended September 1999, combined with an increase in tax exempt investments.

The provision for income taxes for the three- and nine- month periods ended December 31, 1999 is based on the estimated annual effective tax rate applied to the profit before income taxes and includes federal, state and foreign income taxes. The effective tax rates for fiscal 2000 and 1999 differ from the federal statutory rate primarily as a result of international income subject to a lower overall tax rate, investment in tax exempt securities, and research credits. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2000 decreased from fiscal 1999 as a result of increased investment in tax exempt securities and increased international income subject to lower overall rates.

Liquidity and Capital Resources at September 30, 1999

As of December 31, 1999, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $348,036,000 and working capital of $311,001,000. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended December 31, 1999 was composed primarily of operating income and increases in accrued employee benefits and other accrued expenses, taxes payable, and deferred revenue, offset by increases in accounts receivable and prepaid expenses, and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued merger costs. Net cash provided by investing activities resulted primarily from a minority investment in catapulse, and a higher level of maturities and sales of short-term investments, offset by an increase in capital expenditures. Net cash provided by financing activities resulted primarily from the issuance of common stock under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the exercise of employee stock options offset by the repurchase of common stock.

Under a program approved in October 1998, the Company is authorized to repurchase up to 6,000,000 shares of its common stock from time to time in the open market. For the nine months ended December 31, 1999 the Company repurchased 2,072,500 shares of its common stock for a total cash outlay of approximately $61,363,000. A purpose of the stock repurchase program is to offset the dilution resulting from shares issued under the Company's employee stock option and stock purchase plans. The timing and size of any future stock repurchases are subject to market conditions, stock prices and the Company's cash position and other cash requirements going forward.

The Company believes that expected cash flow from operations combined with existing cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments will be sufficient to meet its cash requirements for the foreseeable future.

Factors That May Affect Future Results

Significant unanticipated fluctuations in our quarterly revenues and operating results may cause us not to meet securities analysts' or investors' expectations and may result in a decline in the price of our common stock and the notes.

Our net revenue and operating results are difficult to predict and may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter. If our revenues, operating results, earnings or future projections are below the levels expected by securities analysts, our stock price is likely to decline.

Factors that may cause quarterly fluctuations in our operating results include:

  • the discretionary nature of our customers' purchase and budget cycles;

  • difficulty predicting the size and timing of customer orders;

  • long sales cycles;

  • seasonal variations in operating results;

  • introduction or enhancement of our products or our competitors' products;

  • changes in our pricing policies or the pricing policies of our competitors;

  • an increase in our operating costs;

  • whether we are able to expand our sales and marketing programs;

  • the mix of our products and services sold;

  • the level of sales incentives for our direct sales force;

  • the mix of sales channels through which our products and services are sold;

  • the mix of our domestic and international sales;

  • an increase in the level of our product returns;

  • fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates;

  • costs associated with acquisitions; and

  • global economic conditions.

In addition, the timing of our product revenues is difficult to predict because our sales cycles vary substantially from product to product and customer to customer. We base our operating expenses on our expectations regarding future revenue levels. As a result, if total revenues for a particular quarter are below our expectations, we could not proportionately reduce operating expenses for that quarter. Therefore, a revenue shortfall would have a disproportionate effect on our operating results for that quarter. In addition, because our service revenue is largely correlated with our license revenue, a decline in license revenue could also cause a decline in our service revenue in the same quarter or subsequent quarters.

As a result of these and other factors, our operating results are subject to significant variation from quarter to quarter, and we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our results of operations are not necessarily useful. If our operating results are below investors or securities analysts' expectations, the price of our common stock, and therefore the notes could decline significantly.

If market acceptance of our sophisticated software development tools fails to grow adequately, our business may suffer.

Our future growth and financial performance will depend in part on broad market acceptance of off-the-shelf products that address critical elements of the software development process. Currently the number of software developers using our products is relatively small compared with the number of developers using more traditional technology and products, internally developed tools or manual approaches. Potential customers may be unwilling to make the significant capital investment needed to purchase our products and retrain their software developers to build software using our products rather than traditional techniques. Many of our customers have purchased only small quantities of the our products, and these or new customers may decide not to broadly implement or purchase additional units of our products.

If industry standards relating to our business do not gain general acceptance, we may be unable to continue to develop and market our products and our business may suffer.

Our future growth and financial performance depends on the development of industry standards that facilitate the adoption of component-based development, as well as our ability to play a leading role in the establishment of those standards. For example, we developed the Unified Modeling Language for visual modeling, which was adopted by the Object Management Group, or OMG, a software industry consortium, for inclusion in its object analysis and design facility specification. The official sanction in the future of a competing standard by the OMG or the promulgation of a competing standard by one or more major platform vendors could harm our marketing and sales efforts and, in turn, our business.

If we do not develop and enhance new and existing products to keep pace with technological, market and industry changes, our revenues may decline.

The industry for tools automating software application development and management is characterized by rapid technological advances, changes in customer requirements and frequent new product introductions and enhancements. If we fail to anticipate or respond adequately to technology developments, industry standards or practices and customer requirements, or if we experience any significant delays in product development, introduction or integration, our products may become obsolete or unmarketable, our ability to compete may be impaired and our revenues may decline. We must respond rapidly to developments related to Internet and intranet applications, hardware platforms, operating systems and programming languages. These developments will require us to make substantial product-development investments.

In addition, rapid growth of, interest in, and use of Internet and intranet environments is a recent and emerging phenomenon. Our success may depend, in part, on the compatibility of our products with Internet and intranet applications. We may fail to effectively adapt our products for use in Internet or intranet environments, or to produce competitive Internet and intranet applications.

If we do not effectively compete with new and existing competitors, our revenues and operating margins will decline.

The industry for tools that automate software development and management is extremely competitive and rapidly changing. We expect competition to intensify in the future. We believe our continued success will become increasingly dependent on our ability to:

  • support multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows and Windows NT, IBM, commercial Unix and Linux;

  • use the latest technologies to support Web-based development of business-critical applications;

  • develop and market a broader line of products for programming languages such as C++, Visual Basic, Java, Visual Java++ and Java Beans; and

  • continually support the rapidly changing standards and technologies used in the development of Web-based applications as well as off-the-shelf products.

We face intense competition for each of our products, generally from both Windows and UNIX vendors. Because individual product sales often lead to a broader customer relationship, each of our products must be able to successfully compete with numerous competitors' offerings. Many of our competitors or potential competitors are much larger than us and may have significantly more resources and more experience. Moreover, many of our strategic partners compete with each other and this may adversely impact our relationship with an individual partner or a number of partners.

The recent formation of catapulse, a new Internet company by our founders, could divert the attention of our management away from our business and affairs and create potential conflicts of interest.

On December 3, 1999, we closed a $50,000,000 investment in the Series A Preferred Stock of catapulse, founded by Paul Levy and Mike Devlin. As of December 31, 1999, after taking into account additional investments by third parties in catapulse, our Series A Preferred Stock represented approximately 43% of the voting power of the outstanding capital stock of this entity. Paul Levy serves as its Chief Executive Officer and Mike Devlin serves as the Vice-Chairman of the board of directors. catapulse's board of directors is made up of five directors. Rational has the right to designate two of the members of its board of directors. As of the date hereof, four of its board of directors also serve on our board of directors. Paul Levy and Mike Devlin will continue in their roles as our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, respectively. catapulse is a business-to-business application service provider that will focus on developing a portal to meet the needs of the global community of software professionals. catapulse also intends to develop an electronic marketplace for products and services relating to software development and intends to develop and deploy a hosted development service for Internet software development. Rational and catapulse intend to enter into a strategic business relationship on terms negotiated at arms-length. This strategic relationship could give rise to conflicts of interest involving the two companies and the founders in the future. In addition, catapulse could divert the attention of Paul Levy and Mike Devlin away from the business and affairs of Rational.

If we are unable to manage our growth, our business will suffer.

We have experienced rapid growth in recent years. This growth has placed a significant strain on our financial, operational, management, marketing and sales systems and resources. If we are unable to effectively manage growth, our business, competitive position, results of operations and financial condition could suffer.

To achieve and manage continued growth, we must continue to expand and upgrade our information-technology infrastructure and its scalability, including improvements to various operations, financial, and management information systems, and expand, train and manage our workforce. We may not be successful in implementing these initiatives effectively and in a timely fashion.

Our international operations expose us to greater management, collections, currency, intellectual property, regulatory and other risks.

International sales accounted for approximately 40% of our revenues in fiscal 1999, 34% in 1998, and 27% in 1997. We expect that international sales will continue to account for a significant portion of our revenues in future periods. Our business would be harmed if our international operations experienced a material downturn. In addition, international sales are subject to inherent risks, including:

  • unexpected changes in regulatory requirements and tariffs;

  • unexpected changes in global economic conditions;

  • difficulties in staffing and managing foreign operations;

  • longer payment cycles;

  • greater difficulty in accounts receivable collection;

  • potentially adverse tax consequences;

  • price controls or other restrictions on foreign currency;

  • difficulties in obtaining export and import licenses;

  • costs of localizing products for some markets;

  • lack of acceptance of localized products in international markets; and

  • the effects of high local wage scales and other expenses.

Our international sales are generally transacted through our international sales subsidiaries. The revenues generated by these subsidiaries, as well as their local expenses, are generally denominated in local currencies. Accordingly, the functional currency of each international sales subsidiary is the local currency. We have engaged in limited hedging activities to protect us against losses arising from remeasuring assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the related subsidiary. We are also exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as the financial results of international subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars in consolidation. As exchange rates vary, these results, when translated, may vary from expectations and adversely impact our overall expected profitability. We currently do not hedge against this exposure. Fluctuations in foreign currencies could harm our financial condition and operating results.

We are subject to risks associated with the European monetary conversion.

In January 1999, the new ''Euro'' currency was introduced in certain European countries that are part of the European Monetary Union, or EMU. During 2002, all EMU countries are expected to begin operating with the Euro as their single currency. A significant amount of uncertainty exists as to the effect the Euro will have on the marketplace generally and, additionally, all of the final rules and regulations have not yet been defined and finalized by the European Commission with regard to the Euro currency. We are currently assessing the effect the introduction of the Euro will have on internal accounting systems and the sales of products. We are not aware of any material operational issues or costs associated with preparing internal systems for the Euro. However, we do utilize third-party vendor equipment and software products that may or may not be EMU-compliant. The failure of any critical components to operate properly after introduction of the Euro may harm our business or results of operations or require additional costs to remedy these problems.

If we lose key personnel or cannot hire enough qualified personnel, our ability to manage our business, develop new products and increase our revenues will suffer.

We believe that the hiring and retaining of qualified individuals at all levels in our organization will be essential to our ability to sustain and manage growth successfully. Competition for highly qualified technical personnel is intense and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining the necessary personnel, which may limit the rate at which we can develop products and generate sales. We will be particularly dependent on the efforts and abilities of our senior management personnel. The departure of any of our senior management members or other key personnel could harm our business. Merger activities can be accompanied or followed by the departure of key personnel, which can compound the difficulty of integrating the operations of the parties to the business combination.

If we fail to maintain and expand our distribution channels, our business will suffer.

We currently distribute our products primarily through field sales personnel teamed with highly trained technical support personnel as well as through our telesales organizations, our Web site and indirectly through channels such as value-added resellers and distributors. Our ability to achieve revenue growth in the future will depend in large part on our success in expanding our direct sales force and in maintaining a high level of technical consulting, training and customer support.

We depend on strategic relationships and business alliances for continued growth of our business.

Our development, marketing and distribution strategies rely increasingly on our ability to form long-term strategic relationships with major software and hardware vendors, many of whom are substantially larger than us. These business relationships often consist of cooperative marketing programs, joint customer seminars, lead referrals or joint development projects. Although certain aspects of some of these relationships are contractual in nature, many important aspects of these relationships depend on the continued cooperation of each party with us. Merger activity, such as the acquisition of ObjecTime Ltd., may disrupt these relationships or activities, and some companies may reassess the value of their relationship with us as a result of this merger activity. Divergence in strategy or change in focus by or competitive product offerings by, any of these companies may interfere with our ability to develop, market, sell, or support our products, which in turn could harm our business. In addition, one or more of these companies may use the information they gain from their relationship with us to develop or market competing products.

Our products could contain software defects that could reduce our revenues and make it more difficult for us to achieve market acceptance of our products.

Software products as complex as those sold by us often contain undetected errors, or ''bugs,'' or performance problems. These defects are most frequently found during the period immediately following the introduction of new products or enhancements to existing products. Despite extensive product testing prior to introduction, our products have in the past contained software errors that were discovered after commercial introduction. Errors or performance problems may also be discovered in the future. Any future software defects discovered after shipment of our products could result in loss of revenues or delays in market acceptance, which could harm our business. Further, because we rely on our own products in connection with the development of our software, these errors may make it more difficult to sell our products in the future.

If we fail to adequately protect our intellectual property rights, competitors may use our technology and trademarks, which could weaken our competitive position, reduce our revenues and increase our costs.

We rely on a combination of copyright, trademark, patent, and trade- secret laws, employee and third-party nondisclosure agreements and other arrangements to protect our proprietary rights. Despite these precautions, it may be possible for unauthorized third parties to copy our products or obtain and use information that we regard as proprietary to create products that compete against ours. In addition, some license provisions protecting against unauthorized use, copying, transfer, and disclosure of our licensed programs may be unenforceable under the laws of certain jurisdictions and foreign countries.

In addition, the laws of some countries do not protect proprietary rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. To the extent that we increase our international activities, our exposure to unauthorized copying and use of our products and proprietary information will increase.

The scope of United States patent protection in the software industry is not well-defined and will evolve as the United States Patent and Trademark Office grants additional patents. Because patent applications in the United States are not publicly disclosed until the patent is issued, applications may have been filed that would relate to our products.

We rely on software licensed from third parties that is used in our products.

We also rely on some software that we license from third parties, including software that is integrated with internally developed software and used in our products to perform key functions. These third-party software licenses may not be available to us on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Further, the software may not be appropriately supported, maintained or enhanced by the licensors. The loss of licenses to or the inability to support, maintain and enhance any of this software could result in increased costs or in delays or reductions in our product shipments until equivalent software could be developed, identified, licensed and integrated.

Third parties could assert that our software products and services infringe their intellectual property rights, which could expose us to increased costs and litigation.

We expect that we will be increasingly subject to infringement claims as the number of products and competitors grows and the functionality of products in different industry segments overlaps. Third parties may assert infringement claims against us in the future and their claims may or may not be successful. We could incur substantial costs in defending ourselves and our customers against their claims. Parties making their claims may be able to obtain injunctive or other equitable relief that could effectively block our ability to sell our products in the United States and abroad and could result in an award of substantial damages against us. In the event of a claim of infringement, we may be required to obtain one or more licenses from third parties. We cannot be sure that we can obtain necessary licenses from third parties at a reasonable cost or at all. Defense of any lawsuit or failure to obtain any required license could delay shipment of our products and increase our costs.

Year 2000 issues could negatively affect our business.

Although to date we have not experienced any material problems attributable to the year 2000 problem with respect to our software products and internal systems, it is possible that our current products could contain undetected errors or defects associated with year 2000 date functions that may result in material costs or liabilities to us in the future. Moreover, our software directly and indirectly interacts with a large number of third party hardware and software systems, each of which may contain or introduce undetected errors or defects. We are unable to predict to what extent our business may be affected if our software or the systems that operate in conjunction with our software experience a material year 2000 related failure. Any year 2000 defect in our products or the software and hardware systems with which our products operate, as well as any year 2000 errors caused by older non- current products that were not upgraded by our customers, could expose us to litigation that could require us to incur significant costs in defending the litigation or expose us to the risk of significant damages. The risks of this litigation may be particularly acute due to the mission-critical applications for which our products are used.

Promotional product versions may adversely impact our actual product sales.

Our marketing strategy relies in part on making elements of our technology available for no charge or at a very low price, either directly or by incorporating these elements into products offered by third parties, such as Microsoft, with whom we have strategic alliances. This strategy is designed to expose our products to a broader customer base than our historical customer base and to encourage potential customers to purchase an upgrade or other higher-priced product from us. We may not be able to introduce enhancements to our full-price products or versions of our products with intermediate functionality at a rate necessary to adequately differentiate them from the promotional versions, particularly in cases where our partners are distributing versions of our products with other desirable features, which could reduce sales of our products.

If we cannot successfully integrate our past and future acquisitions and achieve intended financial or strategic benefits, our revenues may decline and our expenses may increase.

We have acquired a number of businesses, technologies and products, most recently in January 2000. If we fail to achieve the intended financial or strategic benefits of past and future acquisitions, our operating results will suffer. Acquisitions entail numerous risks, including:

  • difficulty with the assimilation of acquired operations and products;

  • failure to achieve targeted synergies;

  • inability to retain key employees of the acquired companies;

  • loss of key business relationships of the acquired company; and

  • diversion of the attention of our management team.

In addition, if we undertake future acquisitions, we may issue dilutive securities, assume or incur additional debt obligations, incur large one-time expenses or acquire intangible assets that would result in significant future amortization expense. Any of these events could harm our business.

The price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly, which may result in losses for investors.

The market price for our common stock may be volatile. We expect our stock price to be subject to fluctuations as a result of a variety of factors, including factors beyond our control. These include:

  • actual or anticipated variations in our quarterly operating results;

  • announcements of technological innovations or new products or services by us or our competitors;

  • changes in earnings estimates by securities' analysts;

  • statements by securities' analysts regarding our announced acquisitions;

  • conditions or treends in the software industry; and

  • changes in the economic performance and/or market valuations of other software and high-technology companies.

Because of the volatility, we may fail to meet the expectations of our stockholders or of securities analysts at some time in the future, and our stock could decline as a result.

ITEM 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The Company is exposed to market risk, including changes in currency exchange rates and interest rates. To manage the volatility relating to these exposures, the Company employs established policies and procedures to manage its exposure to changes in known or forecasted currency exchange rates and to fluctuations in interest rates.

Foreign Currency Risk

A portion of the Company's business is conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Changes in the value of major foreign currencies relative to the local or "functional" currency of the Company or its subsidiaries may adversely effect operating results. The Company enters into short-term forward foreign exchange contracts designed to mitigate the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on balance sheet exposures denominated in currencies other than the "functional" currency. The total amount of these contracts is approximately offset by the underlying assets and liabilities denominated in nonfunctional currencies. Forward contracts are accounted for on a mark-to-market basis with realized and unrealized gains or losses recognized in the period in which they are incurred. Such contracts meet the criteria established in FAS 52 for hedge accounting treatment. As the Company finds it impractical to hedge all foreign currency exposures, the Company will continue to experience foreign currency gains and losses. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes, nor does it hold or issue leveraged derivative financial instruments.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company's exposure to market rate risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Company's investment portfolio. All the Company's cash equivalents and short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale and are recorded at amounts that approximate fair value. Unrecognized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other than temporary on available-for-sale securities are included in other income. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.




PART II - Other Information

ITEM 1 - Legal Proceedings

In December 1996, the Company filed suit against Silicon Graphics, Inc. ("SGI") seeking to recover royalties due to the Company under a license agreement between SGI and the Company's predecessor in interest, Verdix Corporation. SGI answered the complaint, denying any liability, and filed a cross complaint seeking unspecified damages for alleged violations of the same license agreement. Effective August 12, 1999, the Company and SGI entered an agreement under which this litigation was settled in its entirety. The terms of this agreement are confidential. The arrangement, however, will not have any material impact on the Company's financial statements.

Beginning on October 10, 1997, a number of purported securities class actions were filed against the Company, two of its officers, and Cowen & Company. The cases were consolidated into one matter, Rational Software Corporation, et al., No. C 97-03740 (N.D. Cal.), pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The consolidated amended complaint alleges that defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 through the selective disclosure of material inside information regarding the Company's prospects and seeks unspecified damages on behalf of a class of stockholders who purchased the Company's common stock on October 8, 1997. The Court granted with leave to amend defendants motion to dismiss the Consolidated Amended Complaint. Plaintiffs' deadline to file an amended complaint is December 29, 1999. The parties have mutually agreed to extend this date to January 27, 2000. The Company believes the action is without merit and will continue to defend the case vigorously.

ITEM 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

Exhibit 10.1: Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement between Catapulse Inc. and Rational Software Corporation, dated October 18, 1999.

Exhibit 10.2: Investor Rights Agreement between Catapulse Inc, and Rational Software Corporation, dated December 3, 1999.

Exhibit 10.3: Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement between Catapulse Inc, and Rational Software Corporation, dated December 3, 1999.

Exhibit 10.4: Termination of Right to Maintain Agreements between Catapulse Inc. and Messrs. Devlin and Levy, dated December 15, 1999.

Exhibit 10.5: Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement between Catapulse Inc. and Paul D. Levy, dated October 8, 1999.

Exhibit 10.6: Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement between Catapulse Inc. and Michael T. Devlin, dated October 8, 1999.

Exhibit 10.7: Stand-Alone Stock Option Agreement between Catapulse Inc. and Paul D. Levy, dated December 6, 1999.

Exhibit 10.8: Stand-Alone Stock Option Agreement between Catapulse Inc. and Michael T. Devlin, dated December 6, 1999.

Exhibit 10.9: Letter of Agreement between Catapulse Inc. and Messrs. Levy and Devlin, dated October 8, 1999.

Exhibit 27.1: Financial Data Schedule

(b) Reports on Form 8-K:

Item 2: On December 16, 1999 the Company filed Form 8-K regarding the closing of the investment in the Series A Preferred Stock of a newly formed corporation.

Item 2: On January 21, 2000 the Company filed Form 8-K regarding the closing of the acquisition of ObjecTime Limited.






RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

  RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION
  (Registrant)

  By:  /s/ Timothy A. Brennan
 
  Timothy A. Brennan
  Senior Vice President Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
  (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)


  Date: January 24, 2000







EX-10.1 2 SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK AGREEMENT Stock Agreement


                                   DEVCLICK.COM, INC.
                      SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
                                   October 18, 1999


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SECTION 1 AUTHORIZATION AND SALE OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK    1
1.1     Authorization of Series A Preferred Stock       1
1.2     Sale and Issuance of Series A Preferred 1
SECTION 2 CLOSING DATES; DELIVERY       1
2.1     Closing Date    1
2.2     Delivery and Payment    1
SECTION 3 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY 2
3.1     Organization and Standing; Certificate of
Incorporation and Bylaws        2
3.2     Corporate Power 2
3.3     Subsidiaries    2
3.4     Capitalization  2
3.5     Authorization   3
3.6     Proprietary Rights      3
3.7     Registration Rights     4
3.8     Governmental Consent, etc       4
3.9     Offering        4
3.10    Permits 4
SECTION 4 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PURCHASERS      4
4.1     Preexisting Relationship with Company; Business and
Financial Experience    4
4.2     Investment Intent; Blue Sky     4
4.3     Rule 144        5
4.4     No Public Market        5
4.5     Restrictions on Transfer; Restrictive Legends   5
4.6     Access to Data  5
4.7     Authorization   5
4.8     Brokers or Finders      6
4.9     Tax Liability   6
4.10    Limited Operating History       6
SECTION 5 CONDITIONS TO CLOSING OF THE PURCHASERS       6
5.1     Representations and Warranties Correct  6
5.2     Covenants       6
5.3     Blue Sky        6
5.4     Restated Certificate    6
5.5     Investor Rights Agreement       6
SECTION 6 CONDITIONS TO CLOSING OF THE COMPANY  6
6.1     Representations and Warranties Correct  7
6.2     Covenants       7
6.3     Blue Sky        7
6.4     Restated Certificate    7
6.5     Investor Rights Agreement       7
SECTION 7 MISCELLANEOUS 7
7.1     Governing Law   7
7.2     Entire Agreement; Amendment     7
7.3     Notices, etc    7
7.4     Delays or Omissions     8
7.5     Expenses        8
7.6     Counterparts    8
7.7     Severability    8
7.8     Titles and Subtitles    9

EXHIBITS

A. Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation
B. Investor Rights Agreement
C. Schedule of Exceptions

DEVCLICK.COM, INC.
SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (this
"Agreement") is made as of October 18, 1999 by and among DevClick.com,
Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and Rational Software
Corporation (the "Purchasers").
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
SECTION 1

AUTHORIZATION AND SALE OF SERIES A PREFERRED STOCK
1.1 Authorization of Series A Preferred Stock.  The Company has
authorized the sale and issuance to the Purchaser of up to 80,000,000
shares (the "Shares") of its Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.001
per share (the "Series A Preferred"), having the rights, preferences,
privileges and restrictions as set forth in the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit A (the "Restated Certificate").
1.2 Sale and Issuance of Series A Preferred.  Subject to the
terms and conditions hereof, the Company will severally issue and sell
to the Purchaser and the Purchaser will severally buy from the Company
up to 80,000,000 Shares at a per share purchase price of $0.625 (the
"Per Share Price"), and at the aggregate purchase price of up to
$50,000,000.
SECTION 2

CLOSING DATES; DELIVERY
2.1 Closing Date.  It is anticipated that purchase and sale of
the Shares hereunder shall be consummated at a closing (the "Closing")
held at the offices of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, 650 Page Mill
Road, Palo Alto, California within 45 days of the signing of this
Agreement, or at such other date, time and place upon which the Company
and the Purchasers shall agree (the date and time of the Closing is
hereinafter referred to as the "Closing Date").
2.2 Delivery and Payment.  At the Closing, the Company will
deliver to each Purchaser a certificate or certificates, registered in
the Purchaser's name, representing the number of Shares to be purchased
by the Purchaser at the Closing, against payment of the purchase price
therefor, by check payable to the Company, by wire transfer per the
Company's instructions, or by any combination of the foregoing.
SECTION 3

REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE COMPANY
The Company represents and warrants to the Purchaser that, as of
the Closing Date at which the Purchaser consummate its purchase of
Shares hereunder:
3.1 Organization and Standing; Certificate of Incorporation and
Bylaws.  The Company is a corporation duly organized and existing under,
and by virtue of, the laws of the State of Delaware and is in good
standing under such laws.  The Company has requisite corporate power and
authority to own and operate its properties and assets and to carry on
its business as presently conducted.  The Company is presently qualified
to do business as a foreign corporation in California and there is no
other jurisdiction in which the failure to be so qualified would have a
material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of the
Company.  The Company has furnished the counsel for the Purchasers with
copies of its Restated Certificate and Bylaws.  Said copies are true,
correct and complete and reflect all amendments now in effect.
3.2 Corporate Power.  The Company has all requisite legal and
corporate power and authority to execute and deliver this Agreement and
the Investor Rights Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto
as Exhibit B (the "Investor Rights Agreement" and, together with this
Agreement, the "Investment Agreements"), to sell and issue the Shares
hereunder, to issue the underlying Common Stock (the "Conversion Stock")
in accordance with the provisions of the Restated Certificate, and to
carry out and perform its obligations under the terms of the Investment
Agreements.
3.3 Subsidiaries.  The Company has no subsidiaries and does not
otherwise own or control, directly or indirectly, any equity interest in
any corporation, association or business entity.
3.4 Capitalization.  The authorized capital stock of the Company
consists of 125,000,000 shares of Common Stock and 80,000,000 shares of
Preferred Stock, all of which have been designated Series A Preferred
Stock.  As of the date hereof, the total number of outstanding shares of
Common Stock is 20,000,000.  Immediately prior to the Closing,
20,000,000 shares of Common Stock will be outstanding and no shares of
Preferred Stock will be outstanding.  The Series A Preferred shall have
the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions set forth in the
Restated Certificate.  All currently outstanding shares of Common Stock
have been duly authorized and validly issued, are fully paid and
nonassessable, and have been issued in compliance with applicable
securities laws.  The Company has reserved 80,000,000 shares of Series A
Preferred for issuance hereunder and 80,000,000 shares of Common Stock
for issuance upon conversion of the Series A Preferred.  Of the
25,000,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company reserved for issuance
under the Company's 1999 Stock Plan, no options to purchase shares have
been granted, and 25,000,000 shares remain available for future option
grants.  Except as set forth above and as provided in the Company's
Restated Certificate and the Schedule of Exceptions, there are no
options, warrants or other rights to purchase or acquire any of the
Company's authorized and unissued capital stock.
3.5 Authorization.  All corporate action on the part of the
Company, its directors and stockholders necessary for the authorization,
execution, delivery and performance of the Investment Agreements by the
Company, the authorization, sale, issuance and delivery of the Shares
and the Conversion Stock and the performance of the Company's
obligations under the Investment Agreements has been taken or will be
taken prior to the Closing.  The Investment Agreements, when executed
and delivered by the Company, shall constitute valid and binding
obligations of the Company, enforceable in accordance with their terms,
subject to laws of general application relating to bankruptcy,
insolvency and the relief of debtors and rules of law governing specific
performance, injunctive relief or other equitable remedies; provided,
however, that the Company makes no representation as to the
enforceability of the indemnification provisions contained in the
Investor Rights Agreement.  The Shares, when issued in compliance with
the provisions of this Agreement, will be validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable, and will have the rights, preferences, privileges and
restrictions described in the Restated Certificate; the Common Stock
issuable upon conversion of the Shares has been duly and validly
reserved and, when issued in compliance with the provisions of the
Restated Certificate, will be validly issued, fully paid and
nonassessable; and the Shares and the Conversion Stock will be free of
any liens or encumbrances (assuming the Purchaser takes the Shares with
no notice thereof) other than any liens or encumbrances created by or
imposed upon the holders; provided, however, that the Shares and the
Conversion Stock may be subject to restrictions on transfer under state
or federal securities laws and restrictions set forth in the Investor
Rights Agreement.  The issuance of the Shares is not subject to any
preemptive rights or rights of first refusal.
3.6 Proprietary Rights.  The Company has title and ownership of,
or full right to use, all patents, trademarks, service marks, trade
names, copyrights, trade secrets, information, proprietary rights and
processes necessary for its business as now conducted and, to the
Company's knowledge, without any conflict with or infringement of the
rights of others.  There are no outstanding options, licenses, or
agreements of any kind relating to the foregoing, nor is the Company
bound by or a party to any options, licenses or agreements of any kind
with respect to the patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names,
copyrights, trade secrets, licenses, information, proprietary rights and
processes of any other person or entity.  The Company has not received
any communications alleging that the Company has violated or, by
conducting its business as currently conducted, would violate any of the
patents, trademarks, service marks, trade names, copyrights or trade
proprietary rights of any other person or entity.  To the knowledge of
the Company, none of its employees is obligated under any contract
(including licenses, covenants or commitments of any nature) or other
agreement, or subject to any judgment, decree or order of any court or
administrative agency, that would interfere with the use of his or her
best efforts to promote the interests of the Company or that would
conflict with the Company's business as currently conducted.  Neither
the execution and delivery of the Investment Agreements, nor the
carrying on of the Company's business by the employees of the Company,
nor the conduct of the Company's business as currently conducted, will,
to the Company's knowledge, conflict with or result in a breach of the
terms, conditions or provisions of, or constitute a default under, any
contract, covenant or instrument under which any of such employees is
now obligated.  The Company does not believe it is or will be necessary
to utilize any inventions of any of its employees (or people it
currently intends to hire) made prior to their employment by the
Company.
3.7 Registration Rights.  Except as set forth in the Investor
Rights Agreement, the Company is not under any contractual obligation to
register under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities
Act"), any of its presently outstanding securities or any of its
securities which may hereafter be issued.
3.8 Governmental Consent, etc.  No consent, approval order or
authorization of or registration, qualification, designation,
declaration or filing with any governmental authority on the part of the
Company is required in connection with the valid execution and delivery
of the Investment Agreements, or the offer, sale or issuance of the
Shares or the Conversion Stock, or the consummation of any other
transaction contemplated hereby, except (i) the filing of the Restated
Certificate in the office of the Delaware Secretary of State prior to
the Closing and (ii) the qualification (or taking of such action as may
be necessary to secure an exemption from qualification, if available) of
the offer and sale of the Shares and the Conversion Stock under
applicable Blue Sky laws, which filings and qualifications, if required,
will be accomplished in a timely manner.
3.9 Offering.  Subject to the accuracy of the Purchaser's
representations in Section 4 hereof, the offer, sale and issuance of the
Shares and the Conversion Stock constitute transactions exempt from the
registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act.
3.10 Permits.  The Company has all franchises, permits, licenses,
and any similar authority necessary for the conduct of its business as
now being conducted by it, the lack of which could materially and
adversely affect the business, properties, or financial condition of the
Company, and the Company believes it can obtain, without undue burden or
expense, any similar authority for the conduct of its business as
planned to be conducted.  To its knowledge, the Company is not in
default in any material respect under any of such franchises, permits,
licenses, or other similar authority.
SECTION 4

 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES OF THE PURCHASERS
The Purchaser hereby severally represents and warrants to the
Company as follows:
4.1 Preexisting Relationship with Company; Business and
Financial Experience.  By reason of its business or financial experience
or the business or financial experience of its professional advisors who
are unaffiliated with the Company and who are not compensated by the
Company, has the capacity to protect its own interests in connection
with the purchase of the Shares and underlying Conversion Stock.
4.2 Investment Intent; Blue Sky.  It is acquiring the Shares and
the underlying Conversion Stock for investment for its own account, not
as a nominee or agent, and not with a view to, or for resale in
connection with, any distribution thereof.  It understands that the
issuance of the Shares and the underlying Conversion Stock has not been,
and will not be, registered under the Securities Act by reason of a
specific exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities
Act, the availability of which depends upon, among other things, the
bona fide nature of the Purchaser's investment intent and the accuracy
of the Purchaser's representations as expressed herein. pon which the
Company may rely for the purpose of complying with applicable "Blue Sky"
laws.
4.3 Rule 144.  It acknowledges that the Shares and the
underlying Conversion Stock must be held indefinitely unless
subsequently registered under the Securities Act or unless an exemption
from such registration is available.  It is aware of the provisions of
Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act which permit limited
resale of shares purchased in a private placement subject to the
satisfaction of certain conditions, including, among other things, the
existence of a public market for the shares, the availability of certain
current public information about the Company, the resale occurring not
less than one year after a party has purchased and paid for the security
to be sold, the sale being effected through a "broker's transaction" or
in a transaction directly with a "market maker," and the number of
shares being sold during any three-month period not exceeding specified
limitations.
4.4 No Public Market.  It understands that no public market now
exists for any of the securities issued by the Company and that the
Company has made no assurances that a public market will ever exist for
the Company's securities.
4.5 Restrictions on Transfer; Restrictive Legends.  It
understands that the transfer of the Shares and the Conversion Stock is
restricted by applicable state and Federal securities laws and by the
provisions of the Investor Rights Agreement, and that the certificates
representing the Shares and the Conversion Stock will be imprinted with
legends restricting transfer except in compliance therewith.
4.6 Access to Data.  It has had an opportunity to discuss the
Company's business, management and financial affairs with the Company's
management.  It has also had an opportunity to ask questions of officers
of the Company.  It understands that such discussions, as well as any
written information issued by the Company, were intended to describe
certain aspects of the Company's business and prospects but were not a
thorough or exhaustive description.
4.7 Authorization.  All action on the part of the Purchaser's
partners, board of directors, and stockholders, as applicable, necessary
for the authorization, execution, delivery and performance of the
Investment Agreements by the Purchaser, the purchase of and payment for
the Shares and the Conversion Stock and the performance of all of the
Purchaser's obligations under the Investment Agreements has been taken
or will be taken prior to the Closing.  The Investment Agreements, when
executed and delivered by the Purchaser, shall constitute valid and
binding obligations of the Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with
their terms, subject to laws of general application relating to
bankruptcy, insolvency and the relief of debtors and rules of law
governing specific performance, injunctive relief or other equitable
remedies; provided, however, that the Purchaser makes no representation
as to the enforceability of the indemnification provisions contained in
the Investor Rights Agreement.
4.8 Brokers or Finders.  The Company has not and will not incur,
directly or indirectly, as a result of any action taken by the
Purchaser, any liability for brokerage or finders' fees or agents'
commissions or any similar charges in connection with this Agreement or
the transactions contemplated hereby.
4.9 Tax Liability.  It has reviewed with its own tax advisors
the tax consequences of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
 It relies solely on such advisors and not on any statements or
representations of the Company or any of the Company's agents with
respect to such tax consequences.  It understands that it, and not the
Company, shall be responsible for its own tax liability that may arise
as a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
4.10 Limited Operating History.  It acknowledges that the Company
was incorporated on October 8, 1999 as a new business and has a limited
operating history.
SECTION 5

CONDITIONS TO CLOSING OF THE PURCHASERS
The Purchaser's obligation to purchase the Shares is, unless
waived in writing by the Purchaser, subject to the fulfillment as of the
date of Closing of the following conditions:
5.1 Representations and Warranties Correct.  The representations
and warranties made by the Company in Section 3 hereof shall be true and
correct in all material respects as of the date of the Closing.
5.2 Covenants.  All covenants, agreements and conditions
contained in this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the
Company on or prior to the Closing Date shall have been performed or
complied with in all material respects.
5.3 Blue Sky.  The Company shall have obtained all necessary
Blue Sky law permits and qualifications, or have the availability of
exemptions therefrom, required by any state for the offer and sale of
the Shares and the underlying Conversion Stock.
5.4 Restated Certificate.  The Restated Certificate shall have
been filed in the office of the Delaware Secretary of State.
5.5 Investor Rights Agreement.  The Company shall have executed
and delivered the Investor Rights Agreement in substantially the form
attached hereto as Exhibit B.
SECTION 6

CONDITIONS TO CLOSING OF THE COMPANY
The Company's obligation to sell and issue the Shares is, unless
waived in writing by the Company, subject to the fulfillment as of the
date of Closing of the following conditions:
6.1 Representations and Warranties Correct.  The representations
made in Section 4 hereof by the Purchaser shall be true and correct in
all material respects as of the date of Closing.
6.2 Covenants.  All covenants, agreements, and conditions
contained in this Agreement to be performed or complied with by the
Purchaser on or prior to the date of Closing shall have been performed
or complied with in all material respects.
6.3 Blue Sky.  The Company shall have obtained all necessary
Blue Sky law permits and qualifications, or have the availability of
exemptions therefrom, required by any state for the offer and sale of
the Shares and the underlying Conversion Stock.
6.4 Restated Certificate.  The Restated Certificate shall have
been filed in the office of the Delaware Secretary of State.
6.5 Investor Rights Agreement.  The Purchaser shall have
executed and delivered the Investor Rights Agreement in substantially
the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
SECTION 7

MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed in all
respects by the internal laws of the State of California without regard
to conflict of laws provisions.
7.2 Entire Agreement; Amendment.  This Agreement, including the
exhibits hereto, constitutes the full and entire understanding and
agreement among the parties with regard to the subjects hereof and
thereof, and no party shall be liable or bound to any other party in any
manner by any warranties, representations or covenants except as
specifically set forth herein or therein.  Except as expressly provided
herein, neither this Agreement nor any term hereof may be amended,
waived, discharged or terminated other than by a written instrument
signed by the party against whom enforcement of any such amendment,
waiver, discharge or termination is sought.
7.3 Notices, etc.  All notices and other communications required
or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by First
Class, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or otherwise
delivered by facsimile transmission, by hand or by messenger, addressed:
(a) if to the Purchaser, to:
                        Rational Software Corporation
                        18880 Homestead Road
                        Cupertino, CA 95014
                        Attn: Tim Brennan

                        with a copy to:
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
650 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, California 94304-1050
Attn: Katharine A. Martin, Esq.
Fax:(650) 493-6811
(b) if to the Company, to:
DevClick.com, Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
Attn: Paul D. Levy
Each such notice or other communication shall for all purposes of
this Agreement be treated as effective or having been given when
received if delivered personally, if sent by facsimile, the first
business day after the date of confirmation that the facsimile has been
successfully transmitted to the facsimile number for the party notified,
or, if sent by mail, at the earlier of its receipt or 72 hours after the
same has been deposited in a regularly maintained receptacle for the
deposit of the United States mail, addressed and mailed as aforesaid.
7.4 Delays or Omissions.  Except as expressly provided herein,
no delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing to
any party, upon any breach or default of another party under this
Agreement, shall impair any such right, power or remedy of such party
nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of any such breach or default,
or an acquiescence therein, or of or in any similar breach or default
thereafter occurring; nor shall any waiver of any single breach or
default be deemed a waiver of any other breach or default theretofore or
thereafter occurring.  Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any
kind or character on the part of any party of any breach or default
under this Agreement, or any waiver on the part of any party of any
provisions or conditions of this Agreement, must be in writing and shall
be effective only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing.
 All remedies, either under this Agreement or by law or otherwise
afforded to any party, shall be cumulative and not alternative.
7.5 Expenses.  The Company and the Purchaser shall bear their
own expenses incurred on their own behalf with respect to this Agreement
and the transactions contemplated hereby.
7.6 Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number
of counterparts, each of which shall be an original, and all of which
together shall constitute one instrument.
7.7 Severability.  In the event that any provision of this
Agreement becomes or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to
be illegal, unenforceable or void, this Agreement shall continue in full
force and effect without said provision, which shall be replaced with an
enforceable provision closest in intent and economic effect as the
severed provision; provided that no such severability shall be effective
if it materially changes the economic benefit of this Agreement to any
party.
7.8 Titles and Subtitles.  The titles and subtitles used in this
Agreement are used for convenience only and are not to be considered in
construing or interpreting this Agreement.
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The foregoing agreement is hereby executed effective as of the
date first set forth above.
"COMPANY"               "PURCHASER"
DEVCLICK.COM, INC.              RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION
a Delaware corporation
By:  /s/ Paul D. Levy                   By: Timothy A. Brennan
Name: Paul D. Levy         Name: Timothy A. Brennan
Title:   Chairman       Title: CFO




[Signature Page to Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement]

EXHIBIT A
(To Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement)

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

(see Tab 3)


EXHIBIT B
(To Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement)
Investor Rights Agreement
(see Tab 5)


EXHIBIT C
(To Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement)
Schedule of Exceptions


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EX-10.2 3 INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT Rights

                                         CATAPULSE INC.
                                    INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT
                                          December 3, 1999


TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1.      Certain Definitions     1
2.      Restrictions on Transferability 3
3.      Restrictive Legend      3
4.      Notice of Proposed Transfers    3
5.      Registration    4
5.1     Requested Registration  4
5.2     Company Registration    6
5.3     Registration on Form S-3        7
5.4     Subsequent Registration Rights  8
5.5     Expenses of Registration        9
5.6     Registration Procedures 9
5.7     Indemnification 9
5.8     Information by Holder   11
5.9     Rule 144 Reporting      11
5.10    Termination of Registration Rights      12
6.      Financial Information Rights    12
7.      Lock-Up Agreement       13
8.      Right of First Refusal  14
9.      Employment, Confidential Information and Invention
        Assignment Agreements   15
10.     Transfer of Rights      15
11.     Amendment       15
12.     Governing Law   16
13.     Entire Agreement        16
14.     Notices, etc    16
15.     Counterparts    16

CATAPULSE INC.
INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT
This Investor Rights Agreement (this "Agreement") is made
effective as of December 3, 1999 by and among CataPULSE Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), and Rational Software Corporation.
RECITALS
A. The Company and the Purchaser are parties to the Series A
Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement dated October 18, 1999 (the "Purchase
Agreement"), whereby the Company will sell, and the Purchasers will buy,
Series A Preferred Stock of the Company.
B. The obligations of the Company and the Purchaser under the
Purchase Agreement are conditioned, among other things, upon the
execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company and the
Purchaser.
C. The Company desires to grant to the Purchaser, and the
Purchaser desires to be granted, the rights created herein.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and
covenants herein, the receipt and sufficiency are hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Certain Definitions.  As used in this Agreement, the
following terms shall have the following respective meanings:
"Commission" means the Securities and Exchange Commission or
any other federal agency at the time administering the Securities Act.
"Conversion Stock" means the Company's Common Stock issued
or issuable pursuant to conversion of the Preferred Stock.
"Exchange Act"  means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, or any similar federal rule or statute and the rules and
regulations of the Commission thereunder, all as the same shall be in
effect at the time.
"Holder" means (i) any Purchaser holding Registrable
Securities and (ii) any person holding Registrable Securities to whom
the rights under this Agreement have been transferred in accordance with
Section 11 hereof.
"Initiating Holders" means any Holder or Holders who, in the
aggregate, hold not less than 50% of the Registrable Securities then
outstanding.
"Preferred Stock" shall mean the Company's Series A
Preferred Stock issued pursuant to the Purchase Agreement.
"Qualified Initial Public Offering" shall mean the Company's
initial public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement
under the Securities Act covering the offer and sale of the Company's
Common Stock to the public with gross proceeds to the Company of not
less than $15,000,000 at a per share price of at least $1.25.
"Registrable Securities" means (i) the Conversion Stock and
(ii) any Common Stock of the Company issued or issuable in respect of
any of the foregoing upon any stock split, stock dividend,
recapitalization or similar event; provided, however, that securities
shall only be treated as Registrable Securities if and so long as (x)
they have not been registered or sold to or through a broker or dealer
or underwriter in a public distribution or a public securities
transaction and (y) the registration rights with respect to such
securities have not terminated pursuant to Section 5.10.
The terms "register," "registered" and "registration" refer
to a registration effected by preparing and filing a registration
statement in compliance with the Securities Act, and the declaration or
ordering of the effectiveness of such registration statement.
"Registration Expenses" shall mean all expenses, except as
otherwise stated below, incurred by the Company in complying with
Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 hereof, including without limitation, all
registration, qualification and filing fees, printing expenses, escrow
fees, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, blue sky fees
and expenses, the expense of any special audits incident to or required
by any such registration (but excluding the compensation of regular
employees of the Company which shall be paid in any event by the
Company).  Registration Expenses shall also include the fees and
disbursements for one special counsel to the selling stockholders, not
to exceed $15,000 per registration.
"Restricted Securities" shall mean the securities of the
Company required to bear the legends set forth in Section 3 hereof.
"Rule 144" and "Rule 145" shall mean Rules 144 and 145,
respectively, promulgated under the Securities Act, or any similar
federal rules thereunder, all as the same shall be in effect at the
time.
"Securities Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or any similar federal rule or statute and the rules and
regulations of the Commission thereunder, all as the same shall be in
effect at the time.
"Selling Expenses" shall mean all underwriting discounts,
selling commissions and stock transfer taxes applicable to the
securities registered by the Holders and, except as set forth above, all
fees and disbursements of counsel for any Holder.
2. Restrictions on Transferability.  The Preferred Stock, the
Conversion Stock and any other securities issued in respect of such
stock upon any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, merger or
similar event, shall not be sold, assigned, transferred or pledged
except upon the conditions specified in this Agreement, which conditions
are intended to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Securities
Act.  Each Holder or transferee will cause any proposed purchaser,
assignee, transferee or pledgee of any such shares held by the Holder or
transferee to agree to take and hold such securities subject to the
restrictions and upon the conditions specified in this Agreement.
3. Restrictive Legend.  Each certificate representing the
Preferred Stock, the Conversion Stock or any other securities issued in
respect of such stock upon any stock split, stock dividend,
recapitalization, merger or similar event, shall (unless otherwise
permitted by the provisions of Section 4 below) be stamped or otherwise
imprinted with legends in substantially the following form (in addition
to any legends required by agreement or by applicable state securities
laws):
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED (THE "ACT"). SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE
TRANSFERRED UNLESS A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE
ACT IS IN EFFECT AS TO SUCH TRANSFER OR IN THE OPINION
OF COUNSEL FOR THE COMPANY, SUCH TRANSFER MAY BE MADE
PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR REGISTRATION UNDER THE ACT IS
OTHERWISE UNNECESSARY IN ORDER FOR SUCH TRANSFER TO
COMPLY WITH THE ACT.
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT
TO A LOCK-UP PERIOD OF UP TO 180 DAYS FOLLOWING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF A REGISTRATION STATEMENT OF THE
COMPANY FILED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED, AS SET FORTH IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
ISSUER AND THE ORIGINAL HOLDER OF THESE SHARES, A COPY
OF WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF
THE ISSUER.  SUCH LOCK-UP PERIOD IS BINDING ON
TRANSFEREES OF THESE SHARES.
Each Holder consents to the Company making a notation on its
records and giving stop transfer instructions to any transfer agent of
its capital stock in order to implement the restrictions on transfer
established in this Agreement.
4. Notice of Proposed Transfers.  The holder of each
certificate representing Restricted Securities by acceptance thereof
agrees to comply in all respects with the provisions of this Section 4.
 Without in any way limiting the immediately preceding sentence, no
sale, assignment, transfer or pledge of Restricted Securities shall be
made by any holder thereof to any person unless such person shall first
agree in writing to be bound by the restrictions of this Agreement.
Prior to any proposed sale, assignment, transfer or pledge of any
Restricted Securities, unless there is in effect a registration
statement under the Securities Act covering the proposed transfer, the
holder thereof shall give written notice to the Company of such holder's
intention to effect such transfer, sale, assignment or pledge.  Each
such notice shall describe the manner and circumstances of the proposed
transfer, sale, assignment or pledge in sufficient detail, and, if
requested by the Company, the holder shall also provide, at such
holder's expense, either (i) a written opinion of legal counsel who
shall be, and whose legal opinion shall be, reasonably satisfactory to
the Company addressed to the Company, to the effect that the proposed
transfer of the Restricted Securities may be effected without
registration under the Securities Act, or (ii) a "no action" letter from
the Commission to the effect that the transfer of such securities
without registration will not result in a recommendation by the staff of
the Commission that action be taken with respect thereto, whereupon the
holder of such Restricted Securities shall be entitled to transfer such
Restricted Securities in accordance with the terms of the notice
delivered by the holder to the Company; provided, however, that the
Company shall not request an opinion of counsel or "no action" letter
with  respect to (i) a transfer not involving a change in beneficial
ownership, (ii) a transaction involving the distribution without
consideration of Restricted Securities by the holder to its constituent
partners or members in proportion to their ownership interests in the
holder, or (iii) a transaction involving the transfer without
consideration of Restricted Securities by an individual holder during
such holder's lifetime by way of gift or on death by will or intestacy.
 Each certificate evidencing the Restricted Securities transferred as
above provided shall bear, except if such transfer is made pursuant to
Rule 144, the appropriate restrictive legend set forth in Section 3
above, except that such certificate shall not bear such restrictive
legend if in the opinion of counsel for such holder and counsel for the
Company such legend is not required in order to establish compliance
with any provision of the Securities Act.  Notwithstanding the
foregoing, each holder of Restricted Securities agrees that it will not
request that a transfer of the Restricted Securities be made or that the
legend set forth in Section 3 be removed from the certificate
representing the Restricted Securities, solely in reliance on Rule
144(k), if as a result thereof the Company would be rendered subject to
the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.
5. Registration.
5.1 Requested Registration.
(a) Request for Registration.  In case the Company
shall receive from Initiating Holders a written request that the Company
effect any registration with respect to shares of Registrable
Securities, the Company will:
 (i) promptly give written notice of the
proposed registration to all other Holders; and
 (ii) as soon as practicable, use commercially
reasonable efforts to effect such registration as part of a firm
commitment underwritten public offering with underwriters reasonably
acceptable to the Initiating Holders and the Company (including, without
limitation, appropriate qualification under applicable state securities
laws and appropriate compliance with applicable regulations issued under
the Securities Act and any other governmental requirements or
regulations) as may be so requested and as would permit or facilitate
the sale and distribution of all or such portion of such Registrable
Securities as are specified in such request, together with all or such
portion of the Registrable Securities of any Holder or Holders joining
in such request by delivering a written notice to such effect to the
Company within twenty days after the date of such written notice from
the Company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company
shall not be obligated to take any action to effect or complete any such
registration pursuant to this Section 5.1:
(A) Prior to the earlier of (i) one year
after the effective date of the Company's first registered public
offering of its Common Stock or (ii) five years from the date hereof;
(B) Unless the requested registration
would have an aggregate offering price of all Registrable Securities
sought to be registered by all Holders, net of underwriting discounts
and commissions, exceeding $5,000,000;
(C) Following the filing of, and for 180
days immediately following the effective date of, any registration
statement pertaining to securities of the Company (other than a
registration of securities in a Rule 145 transaction or with respect to
an employee benefit plan), provided that the Company is actively
employing in good faith commercially reasonable efforts to cause such
registration statement to become effective;
(D) After the Company has effected two
registrations pursuant to this Section 5.1(a) in which the Initiating
Holders were able to sell at least 50% of the Registrable Securities
sought to be included and such registration has been declared or ordered
effective;
(E) If the Initiating Holders are able
to request a registration on Form S-3 pursuant to Section 5.3 hereof;
(F) Within twelve months after the
Company has effected such a registration pursuant to this Section
5.1(a), and such registration has been declared or ordered effective; or
(G) If the Company shall furnish to the
Initiating Holders a certificate signed by the President of the Company
(i) giving notice of its bona fide intention to effect the filing of a
registration statement with the Commission, or (ii) stating that in the
good faith judgment of the Board of Directors it would be seriously
detrimental to the Company or its stockholders for a registration
statement to be filed in the near future.  In such case, the Company's
obligation to use its commercially reasonable efforts to register,
qualify or comply under this Section 5.1(a) shall be deferred one or
more times for a period not to exceed 180 days from the receipt of the
request to file such registration by such Initiating Holder or Holders,
provided that the Company may not exercise this deferral right more than
once per twelve-month period.
Subject to the foregoing clauses (A) through
(G), the Company shall file a registration statement covering the
Registrable Securities so requested to be registered as soon as
practicable after receipt of the request or requests of the Initiating
Holders.
(b) Underwriting.  In the event of a registration
pursuant to Section 5.1, the Company shall advise the Holders as part of
the notice given pursuant to Section 5.1(a)(i) that the right of any
Holder to registration pursuant to Section 5.1 shall be conditioned upon
such Holder's participation in the underwriting arrangements required by
this Section 5.1, and the inclusion of such Holder's Registrable
Securities in the underwriting to the extent requested shall be limited
to the extent provided herein.
The Company shall, together with all Holders
proposing to distribute their securities through such underwriting,
enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the managing
underwriter selected for such underwriting by a majority in interest of
the Initiating Holders, but subject to the Company's reasonable
approval.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 5.1, if
the managing underwriter determines that marketing factors require a
limitation of the number of shares to be underwritten, the managing
underwriter may limit the Registrable Securities to be included in such
registration (i) in the case of the Company's initial public offering,
to zero, and (ii) in the case of any other offering, to an amount no
less than 33% of all shares requested to be included in such offering.
The Company shall so advise all Holders requesting to be included in the
registration and underwriting, and the number of shares of Registrable
Securities that may be included in the registration and underwriting
shall be allocated among all Holders requesting to be included in the
registration and underwriting in proportion, as nearly as practicable,
to the respective amounts of Registrable Securities held by them at the
time of filing the registration statement.  No Registrable Securities
excluded from the underwriting by reason of the underwriter's marketing
limitation shall be included in such registration.  To facilitate the
allocation of shares in accordance with the above provisions, the
Company or the underwriters may round the number of shares allocated to
any Holder to the nearest 100 shares.  If any Holder of Registrable
Securities disapproves of the terms of the underwriting, such person may
elect to withdraw therefrom by written notice to the Company.
5.2 Company Registration.
(a) Notice of Registration.  If at any time or from
time to time the Company shall determine to register any of its equity
securities, either for its own account or the account of a Holder or
other holders, other than (i) a registration relating solely to employee
benefit plans, (ii) a registration relating solely to a Rule 145
transaction, or (iii) a registration in which the only equity security
being registered is Common Stock issuable upon conversion of convertible
debt securities which are also being registered, the Company will:
 (i) promptly give to each Holder written
notice thereof; and
 (ii) include in such registration (and any
related qualifications including compliance with Blue Sky laws), and in
any underwriting involved therein, all the Registrable Securities
specified in a written request or requests, made within ten days after
the date of such written notice from the Company, by any Holder.
(b) Underwriting. If the registration of which the
Company gives notice is for a registered public offering involving an
underwriting, the Company shall so advise the Holders as a part of the
written notice given pursuant to Section 5.2(a)(i).  In such event, the
right of any Holder to registration pursuant to Section 5.2 shall be
conditioned upon such Holder's participation in such underwriting and
the inclusion of Registrable Securities in the underwriting shall be
limited to the extent provided herein.
All Holders proposing to distribute their
securities through such underwriting shall (together with the Company
and the other Holders distributing their securities through such
underwriting) enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form
with the managing underwriter selected for such underwriting by the
Company.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 5.2, if
the managing underwriter determines that marketing factors require a
limitation of the number of shares to be underwritten, the managing
underwriter may limit the Registrable Securities to be included in such
registration (i) in the case of the Company's initial public offering,
to zero, and (ii) in the case of any other offering, to an amount no
less than 33% of all shares to be included in such offering.  The
Company shall so advise all Holders requesting to be included in the
registration and underwriting, and the number of shares of Registrable
Securities that may be included in the registration and underwriting
shall be allocated among all the Holders requesting to be included in
the registration and underwriting in proportion, as nearly as
practicable, to the respective amounts of Registrable Securities held by
them at the time of filing the registration statement.  To facilitate
the allocation of shares in accordance with the above provisions, the
Company or the underwriters may round the number of shares allocated to
any Holder to the nearest 100 shares.  If any Holder disapproves of the
terms of any such underwriting, such person may elect to withdraw
therefrom by written notice to the Company.
(c) Right to Terminate Registration.  The Company
shall have the right to terminate or withdraw any registration initiated
by it under this Section 5.2 prior to the effectiveness of such
registration whether or not any Holder has elected to include securities
in such registration.
5.3 Registration on Form S-3.
(a) Request for Registration.  In case the Company
shall receive from Initiating Holders a written request that the Company
file a registration statement on Form S-3 (or any successor form to Form
S-3) for a public offering of shares of the Registrable Securities the
aggregate price to the public of which, net of underwriting discounts
and commissions, would exceed $3,000,000, and the Company is a
registrant entitled to use Form S-3 to register the Registrable
Securities for such an offering, the Company shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to cause such Registrable Securities to be registered
for the offering on such form and to cause such Registrable Securities
to be qualified in such jurisdictions as such Holder or Holders may
reasonably request; provided, however, that the Company shall not be
required to effect more than one registration pursuant to this Section
5.3 in any twelve-month period.  If such offer is to be an underwritten
offer, the underwriters must be acceptable to both the Initiating
Holders and the Company.  The Company shall inform the other Holders of
the proposed registration and offer them the opportunity to participate.
 In the event the registration is proposed to be part of a firm
commitment underwritten public offering, the substantive provisions of
Section 5.1(b) shall be applicable to each such registration initiated
under this Section 5.3.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall
not be obligated to take any action pursuant to this Section 5.3:
 (i) Following the filing of, and for 180 days
immediately following the effective date of, any registration statement
pertaining to securities of the Company (other than a registration of
securities in a Rule 145 transaction or with respect to an employee
benefit plan), provided that the Company is actively employing in good
faith commercially reasonable efforts to cause such registration
statement to become effective;
 (ii) Within twelve months after the Company has
effected such a registration pursuant to this Section 5.3(a), and such
registration has been declared or ordered effective; or
 (iii) If the Company shall furnish to the
Initiating Holders a certificate signed by the President of the Company
(i) giving notice of its bonafide intention to effect the filing of a
registration statement with the Commission, or (ii) stating that, in the
good faith judgment of the Board of Directors, it would be seriously
detrimental to the Company or its stockholders for a registration
statement to be filed in the near future, then the Company's obligation
to use its commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration
statement shall be deferred one or more times for a period not to exceed
180 days from the receipt of the request to file such registration by
such Initiating Holder or Holders, provided that the Company may not
exercise this deferral right more than once per twelve-month period.
5.4 Subsequent Registration Rights.
(a) Without the consent of any holder of Registrable
Securities hereunder, the Company may grant to any holder of securities
of the Company registration rights inferior to those granted hereunder.
(b) The Company shall not enter into any agreement
granting any holder or prospective holder of any securities of the
Company registration rights superior to or on a pari passu basis with
the rights granted the Purchasers hereunder without the written consent
of the holders of a majority of the Registrable Securities.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may, without obtaining any
further consent of the holders of Registrable Securities, amend this
Agreement to the extent necessary to grant rights and obligations on a
pari passu basis with the rights and obligations of the Purchasers to
investors in any subsequent round of financing with respect to the
securities purchased by such investors in such financing.
5.5 Expenses of Registration.  All Registration Expenses
incurred in connection with (i) two registrations pursuant to Section
5.1, (ii) all registrations pursuant to Section 5.2, and (iii) all
registrations pursuant to Section 5.3, shall be borne by the Company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Initiating Holders
cause the Company to begin a registration pursuant to Section 5.1, and
the request for such registration is subsequently withdrawn by the
Initiating Holders or such registration is not completed due to failure
to meet the net proceeds requirement set forth in such section or is
otherwise not successfully completed due to no fault of the Company, all
Holders shall be deemed to have forfeited their right to one
registration under Section 5.1 unless the Initiating Holders pay for, or
reimburse the Company for, the Registration Expenses incurred in
connection with such withdrawn or incomplete registration.  Unless
otherwise stated, all Selling Expenses relating to securities registered
on behalf of the Holders and all other registration expenses shall be
borne by the Holders of such securities pro rata on the basis of the
number of shares so registered or proposed to be so registered.
5.6 Registration Procedures.  In the case of each
registration effected by the Company pursuant to this Agreement, the
Company will keep each Holder advised in writing as to the initiation of
such registration and as to the completion thereof.  The Company will:
(a) Prepare and file with the Commission a
registration statement and such amendments and supplements as may be
necessary and use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such
registration statement to become and remain effective for at least 90
days or until the distribution described in the registration statement
has been completed, whichever first occurs; and
(b) Furnish to the Holders participating in such
registration and to the underwriters of the securities being registered
such reasonable number of copies of the registration statement,
preliminary prospectus, final prospectus and such other documents as
such underwriters may reasonably request in order to facilitate the
public offering of such securities.
5.7 Indemnification.
(a) The Company will indemnify each Holder, each of
its officers and directors and partners, and each person controlling
such Holder within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act, with
respect to which registration has been effected pursuant to this
Agreement, against all expenses, claims, losses, damages or liabilities
(or actions in respect thereof), including any of the foregoing incurred
in settlement of any litigation, commenced or threatened, arising out of
or based on any untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a
material fact contained in any registration statement, prospectus,
offering circular or other document, or any amendment or supplement
thereto, incident to any such registration, or based on any omission (or
alleged omission) to state therein a material fact required to be stated
therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the
circumstances in which they were made, not misleading, or any violation
by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, state securities
laws or any rule or regulation promulgated under such laws applicable to
the Company in connection with any such registration, and the Company
will reimburse each such Holder, each of its officers and directors, and
each person controlling such Holder, for any legal and any other
expenses reasonably incurred, as such expenses are incurred, in
connection with investigating, preparing or defending any such claim,
loss, damage, liability or action, provided that the Company will not be
liable in any such case to the extent that any such claim, loss, damage,
liability or expense arises out of or is based on any untrue statement
or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission, made in reliance
upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company
by an instrument duly executed by such Holder or controlling person, and
stated to be specifically for use therein; provided, however, that the
foregoing indemnity agreement is subject to the condition that, insofar
as it relates to any such untrue statement, alleged untrue statement,
omission or alleged omission made in a preliminary prospectus on file
with the Commission at the time the registration statement becomes
effective or the amended prospectus is filed with the Commission
pursuant to Rule 424(b) (the "Final Prospectus"), such indemnity
agreement shall not inure to the benefit of any Holder, if a copy of the
Final Prospectus was not furnished to the person asserting the loss,
liability, claim or damage at or prior to the time such action is
required by the Securities Act, and if the Final Prospectus would have
cured the defect giving rise to the loss, liability, claim or damage.
(b) Each Holder will, if Registrable Securities held
by such Holder are included in the securities as to which such
registration is being effected, indemnify the Company, each of its
directors and officers, other holders of the Company's securities
covered by such registration statement, each person who controls the
Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act, and each
other such Holder, each of its officers and directors and each person
controlling such Holder within the meaning of Section 15 of the
Securities Act, against all claims, losses, damages and liabilities (or
actions in respect thereof) arising out of or based on any untrue
statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material fact contained in
any such registration statement, prospectus, offering circular or other
document, or any omission (or alleged omission) to state therein a
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein not misleading, or any violation by the Holder of the
Securities Act, the Exchange Act, state securities laws or any rule or
regulation promulgated under such laws applicable to the Holder, and
will reimburse the Company, such other Holders, such directors,
officers, persons, underwriters or control persons for any legal or any
other expenses reasonably incurred, as such expenses are incurred, in
connection with investigating or defending any such claim, loss, damage,
liability or action, but in the case of the Company or the other Holders
or their officers, directors or controlling persons, only to the extent
that such untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) or omission (or
alleged omission) is made in such registration statement, prospectus,
offering circular or other document in reliance upon and in conformity
with information furnished to the Company by such Holder.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the liability of each Holder under this
subsection 5.7(b) shall be limited in an amount equal to the initial
public offering price of the shares sold by such Holder, unless such
liability arises out of or is based on willful misconduct or fraud by
such Holder.
(c) Each party entitled to indemnification under
this Section 5.7 (the "Indemnified Party") shall give notice to the
party required to provide indemnification (the "Indemnifying Party")
promptly after such Indemnified Party has actual knowledge of any claim
as to which indemnity may be sought, and shall permit the Indemnifying
Party to assume the defense of any such claim or any litigation
resulting therefrom, provided that counsel for the Indemnifying Party,
who shall conduct the defense of such claim or litigation, shall be
approved by the Indemnified Party (whose approval shall not unreasonably
be withheld), and the Indemnified Party may participate in such defense
at such party's expense, and provided further that the failure of any
Indemnified Party to give notice as provided herein shall not relieve
the Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Agreement unless
the failure to give such notice is materially prejudicial to an
Indemnifying Party's ability to defend such action and provided further,
that the Indemnifying Party shall not assume the defense for matters as
to which there is a conflict of interest or there are separate and
different defenses.  No Indemnifying Party, in the defense of any such
claim or litigation, shall, except with the consent of each Indemnified
Party (whose consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), consent to
entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which does not
include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or
plaintiff to such Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in
respect to such claim or litigation.
                (d)     Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent
that the provisions on indemnification and contribution contained on the
underwriting agreement entered into in connection with the underwritten
public offering are in conflict with the foregoing provisions, the
provisions in the underwriting agreement shall control.
5.8 Information by Holder.  The Holder or Holders of
Registrable Securities included in any registration shall furnish to the
Company such information regarding such Holder or Holders, the
Registrable Securities held by them and the distribution proposed by
such Holder or Holders as the Company may request in writing and as
shall be required in connection with any registration referred to in
this Agreement.
5.9 Rule 144 Reporting.  With a view to making available
the benefits of certain rules and regulations of the Commission which
may at any time permit the sale of the Restricted Securities to the
public without registration, after such time as a public market exists
for the Common Stock of the Company, the Company agrees to use
commercially reasonable efforts to:
(a) Make and keep public information available, as
those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144 under the Securities
Act, at all times after the effective date that the Company becomes
subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Act or the
Exchange Act;
(b) File with the Commission in a timely manner all
reports and other documents required of the Company under the Securities
Act and the Exchange Act (at any time after it has become subject to
such reporting requirements); and
(c) So long as a Holder owns any Restricted
Securities, to furnish to the Holder forthwith upon request a written
statement by the Company as to its compliance with the reporting
requirements of said Rule 144 (at any time after 90 days after the
effective date of the first registration statement filed by the Company
for an offering of its securities to the general public), a copy of the
most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company, and such other
reports and documents of the Company and other information in the
possession of or reasonably obtainable by the Company as the Holder may
reasonably request in availing itself of any rule or regulation of the
Commission allowing the Holder to sell any such securities without
registration.
5.10 Termination of Registration Rights.  The rights
granted pursuant to Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 of this Agreement shall
terminate as to any Holder upon the earlier of (i) the date four years
after the effective date of the Company's initial public offering and
(ii) the date such Holder is able to immediately sell all shares of
Registrable Securities held or entitled to be held upon conversion by
such Holder under Rule 144 during any 90-day period.
6. Financial Information Rights.
(a) The Company will provide the following documents
to each Purchaser who continues to hold at least the lesser of (A)
10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock and/or Conversion Stock (as
adjusted for recapitalizations, stock combinations, stock dividends,
stock splits and the like) or (B) fifty percent (50%) of the shares of
Preferred Stock and/or Conversion Stock initially acquired by such
Purchaser pursuant to the Purchase Agreement (as adjusted for
recapitalizations, stock combinations, stock dividends, stock splits and
the like):
 (i) As soon as practicable after the end of
each fiscal year, and in any event within 90 days after the end of each
such fiscal year, consolidated balance sheets of the Company and its
subsidiaries, if any, as of the end of such fiscal year, and
consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of
cash flows and stockholders' equity of the Company and its subsidiaries,
if any, for such year, prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and setting forth in each case in comparative form
the figures for the previous fiscal year, all in reasonable detail and
audited by independent public accountants of national standing selected
by the Company, and a capitalization table in reasonable detail for such
fiscal year;

 (ii) As soon as practicable after the end of
the first, second and third quarterly accounting periods in each fiscal
year of the Company and in any event within 60 days thereafter, a
consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its subsidiaries, if any,
as of the end of each such quarterly period, and consolidated statements
of operations and consolidated statements of cash flows of the Company
and its subsidiaries, if any, for such period and for the current fiscal
year to date, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles (other than accompanying notes), subject to changes resulting
from year-end audit adjustments, in reasonable detail and signed by the
principal financial or accounting officer of the Company, and a
capitalization table in reasonable detail for such quarterly period, and
such other documents generally distributed or made available to the
Company's stockholders; provided, however, that the Company shall not be
obligated to provide information which it deems in good faith to be
proprietary or confidential.
 (iii) Such other documents generally distributed
or made available to the Company's stockholders; provided, however, that
the Company shall not be obligated to provide information which it deems
in good faith to be proprietary or confidential.
(b) For purposes of determining the minimum holdings
pursuant to this Section 6, any Purchaser which is a partnership or
limited liability company shall be deemed to hold any Preferred Stock
originally purchased by such Purchaser and subsequently distributed to
constituent partners or members of such Purchaser, but which have not
been resold by such partners or members.  If the partnership or limited
liability company is still in existence, the Company may satisfy any
obligation to distribute reports to individual partners of the
partnership or members of a limited liability company by delivering a
single copy of each report to the partnership or limited liability
company as agent for the constituent partners or members.
(c) Each Purchaser or transferee of rights under
this Section 6 acknowledges and agrees that any information obtained
pursuant to this Section 6 which may be considered nonpublic information
will be maintained in confidence by such Purchaser or transferee and
will not be utilized by such Purchaser or transferee in connection with
purchases or sales of the Company's securities except in compliance with
applicable state and Federal securities laws.
                (d)     The covenants of the Company set forth in this
Section 6 shall terminate and be of no further force or effect upon the
earliest to occur of (i) the closing of a Qualified Initial Public
Offering; or (ii) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of
the Company or the acquisition of the Company by another entity by means
of merger or consolidation resulting in the exchange of the outstanding
shares of the Company for securities or consideration issued, or caused
to be issued, by the acquiring corporation or its subsidiary, unless the
stockholders of the Company hold at least 50% of the voting power of the
surviving corporation in such a transaction.
7. Lock-Up Agreement.  Each Purchaser, Holder and transferee
hereby agrees that, in connection with the first two registrations of
the offering of any securities of the Company under the Securities Act
for the account of the Company, if so requested by the Company or any
representative of the underwriters (the "Managing Underwriter"), such
Purchaser, Holder or transferee shall not sell or otherwise transfer any
securities of the Company during the period specified by the Company's
Board of Directors at the request of the Managing Underwriter (the
"Market Standoff Period"), with such period not to exceed 180 days
following the effective date of a registration statement of the Company
filed under the Securities Act.  The Company may impose stop-transfer
instructions with respect to securities subject to the foregoing
restrictions until the end of such Market Standoff Period.  The Company
shall use commercially reasonable efforts to place similar contractual
lock-up restrictions on all capital stock issued now or hereafter to
officers, directors, employees and consultants of the Company and
holders of registration rights with respect to capital stock of the
Company.
8. Right of First Refusal.
(a) The Company hereby grants to each Purchaser the
right of first refusal to purchase its Pro Rata Share of New Securities
(as defined in this Section 8) which the Company may, from time to time,
propose to sell and issue.  A "Pro Rata Share," for purposes of this
right of first refusal, equals the proportion that the total number of
shares of Common Stock then held by such Purchaser plus the number of
shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock
then held by such Purchaser bears to the sum of the total number of
shares of Common Stock then outstanding plus the number of shares of
Common Stock issuable upon exercise or conversion of all then
outstanding securities exercisable for or convertible into, directly or
indirectly, Common Stock.
(b) Except as set forth below, "New Securities"
shall mean any shares of capital stock of the Company, including Common
Stock and any series of preferred stock, whether now authorized or not,
and rights, options or warrants to purchase said shares of Common Stock
or preferred stock, and securities of any type whatsoever that are, or
may become, convertible into or exchangeable for said shares of Common
Stock or preferred stock.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, "New
Securities" does not include stock issued and issuable:  (i)  upon
conversion of shares of Preferred Stock; (ii) to an employee, consultant
or director pursuant to stock option, stock grant, stock purchase or
similar plans and arrangements approved by the Board of Directors; (iii)
to an equipment lessor, bank, financial institution or similar entity in
a transaction approved by the Board of Directors, the principal purpose
of which is other than the raising of capital; (iv) as a dividend or
other distribution; (v) in a Qualified Initial Public Offering;  (vi) in
a merger or acquisition that is approved by the Board of Directors;
(vii) pursuant to any transaction approved by the Board of Directors
primarily for the purpose of (A) a joint venture, technology licensing
or research and development activity, (B) distribution or manufacture of
the Company's products or services, or (C) any other transaction
involving corporate partners that is primarily for purposes other than
raising capital; (viii) if the holders of a majority of the then
outstanding Registrable Securities agree in writing that such shares
shall not constitute New Securities; or (ix) upon exercise or conversion
of securities with respect to which the Purchasers previously had an
opportunity to exercise the right of first refusal pursuant to this
Section 8.
(c) In the event the Company proposes to undertake
an issuance of New Securities, it shall give each Purchaser written
notice of its intention, describing the amount and type of New
Securities, and the price and terms upon which the Company proposes to
issue the same.  Each Purchaser shall have ten days from the date of
receipt of any such notice to agree to purchase up to its respective Pro
Rata Share of such New Securities for the price and upon the terms
specified in the notice by giving written notice to the Company and
stating therein the quantity of New Securities to be purchased.
(d) Beginning ten days after the notice given
pursuant to Section 8(c) above, the Company shall have 180 days to sell
the New Securities not elected or eligible to be purchased by Purchasers
at the price and upon the terms no more favorable to the purchasers of
such securities than specified in the Company's notice.  In the event
the Company has not sold all of the New Securities within said 180-day
period, the Company shall not thereafter issue or sell any New
Securities without first offering such securities in the manner provided
above.
(e) The provisions of this Section 8 will terminate
and be of no further force or effect upon the earlier to occur of:  (i)
 the closing of a Qualified Initial Public Offering, or (ii) the sale of
all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or the acquisition
of the Company by another entity by means of merger or consolidation
resulting in the exchange of the outstanding shares of the Company for
securities or consideration issued, or caused to be issued, by the
acquiring corporation or its subsidiary, unless the stockholders of the
Company hold at least 50% of the voting power of the surviving
corporation in such a transaction.
9. Employment, Confidential Information and Invention
Assignment Agreements.    The Company will maintain a policy requiring
each person now or hereafter employed by it or any subsidiary with
access to confidential information to enter into an Employment,
Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement
substantially in a form approved by the Board of Directors.
10. Transfer of Rights.   The rights granted under Sections 5, 6
and 8 of this Agreement may be assigned to any transferee or assignee,
other than a competitor or potential competitor of the Company (as
determined in good faith by the Company's Board of Directors) in
connection with any transfer or assignment of Registrable Securities by
the Holder, provided that: (i) such transfer is otherwise effected in
accordance with applicable securities laws and the terms of this
Agreement; (ii) such assignee or transferee acquires at least the lesser
of (A) 10,000,000 shares (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends,
stock combinations and the like) of Registrable Securities (including
Preferred Stock convertible into Registrable Securities) or (B) fifty
percent (50%) of the shares of Registrable Securities (as adjusted for
stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations and the like)
initially acquired by the transferring Holder pursuant to the Purchase
Agreement (including Preferred Stock convertible into Registrable
Securities), (iii) written notice is promptly given to the Company; and
(iv) such transferee or assignee agrees to be bound by the provisions of
this Agreement.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights granted to
the Purchasers hereunder may be assigned without compliance with item
(ii) above to any constituent partner or member of a Purchaser which is
a partnership or limited liability company, or to an affiliate (as such
term is defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act) of a Purchaser which
is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company.
11. Amendment.  Except as otherwise provided herein, additional
parties may be added to this Agreement, any provision of this Agreement
may be amended or the observance thereof may be waived (either generally
or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively),
only with the written consent of the Company and the Holders of a
majority of the Registrable Securities then outstanding.  Any amendment
or waiver effected in accordance with Section 5.4 or Section 11, as
applicable, shall be binding upon each Purchaser, Holder of Registrable
Securities at the time outstanding, each future holder of any of such
securities, and the Company.
12. Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed in all
respects by the internal laws of the State of California without regard
to conflict of laws provisions.
13. Entire Agreement.  This Agreement constitutes the full and
entire understanding and Agreement among the parties regarding the
matters set forth herein.  Except as otherwise expressly provided
herein, the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of, and be
binding upon the successors, assigns, heirs, executors and
administrators of the parties hereto.
14. Notices, etc.  All notices and other communications required
or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by First
Class, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or otherwise
delivered by facsimile transmission, by hand or by messenger, addressed:
(a) if to the Purchaser, to;
Rational Software Corporation
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
Attn: Tim Brennan
(b) if to the Company, to:
CataPULSE Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
Attn: Paul D. Levy
or at such other address as the Company shall have furnished to the
Purchaser, with a copy to:
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
650 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, California  94304-1050
Attn: Katharine A. Martin, Esq.
Fax:  (650) 493-6811
Each such notice or other communication shall for all
purposes of this Agreement be treated as effective or having been given
when delivered if delivered personally, if sent by facsimile, the first
business day after the date of confirmation that the facsimile has been
successfully transmitted to the facsimile number for the party notified,
or, if sent by mail, at the earlier of its receipt or 72 hours after the
same has been deposited in a regularly maintained receptacle for the
deposit of the United States mail, addressed and mailed as aforesaid.
15. Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number
of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which
together shall constitute one instrument.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
"COMPANY"               "PURCHASER"
CATAPULSE INC.          RATIONAL SOFTWARE CORPORATION

By: /s/Paul D. Levy                    By: /s/ Timothy A. Brennan
Name: Paul D. Levy                     Name:   Timothy A. Brennan
Title: Chairman                        Title:  CFO


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EX-10.3 4 AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT Investor Rights

                                           CATAPULSE INC.
                           AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT
                                         December 16, 1999


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1.      Certain Definitions     2
2.      Restrictions on Transferability 4
3.      Restrictive Legend      4
4.      Notice of Proposed Transfers    5
5.      Registration    6
5.1     Requested Registration  6
5.2     Company Registration    8
5.3     Registration on Form S-3        9
5.4     Subsequent Registration Rights  10
5.5     Expenses of Registration        10
5.6     Registration Procedures 10
5.7     Indemnification 11
5.8     Information by Holder   13
5.9     Rule 144 Reporting      13
5.10    Termination of Registration Rights      13
6.      Financial Information Rights    14
7.      Lock-Up Agreement       15
8.      Right of First Refusal  16
9.      Employment, Confidential Information and Invention
Assignment Agreements   18
10.     Transfer of Rights      18
11.     Amendment       19
12.     Governing Law   19
13.     Entire Agreement        19
14.     Notices, etc    19
15.     Counterparts    20
16.     Aggregation of Stock    20

CATAPULSE INC.
AMENDED AND RESTATED INVESTOR RIGHTS AGREEMENT
This Amended and Restated Investor Rights Agreement (this
"Agreement") is made effective as of December 16, 1999 by and among
CataPULSE Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), the holder of
the Company's Series A Preferred Stock ("Series A Preferred") and the
purchasers of the Company's Series B Preferred Stock ("Series B
Preferred") set forth on Exhibit A hereto (the "Purchasers").
RECITALS
A. The Company has granted to the holders of the Series A
Preferred (the "Existing Holders") registration and certain other rights
under the Investor's Rights Agreement dated December 3, 1999 (the "Prior
Agreement").
B. The Company and the Purchasers are parties to the Series B
Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement dated December 16, 1999 (the
"Purchase Agreement"), whereby the Company will sell, and the Purchasers
will buy, Series B Preferred Stock of the Company.
C. The obligations of the Company and the Purchasers under the
Purchase Agreement are conditioned, among other things, upon the
execution and delivery of this Agreement by the Company, the Purchasers
and the Existing Holders.
D. The Company desires to grant to the Purchasers, and the
Purchasers desire to be granted, the rights created herein.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and
covenants herein, the receipt and sufficiency are hereby acknowledged,
the Existing Holders agree that the Prior Agreement shall be superceded,
and the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Certain Definitions.  As used in this Agreement, the
following terms shall have the following respective meanings:
"Commission" means the Securities and Exchange Commission or
any other federal agency at the time administering the Securities Act.
"Common Stock" means the common stock of the Company, par
value $.001 per share.
"Conversion Stock" means the Company's Common Stock issued
or issuable pursuant to conversion of the Preferred Stock.
"Exchange Act"  means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, or any similar federal rule or statute and the rules and
regulations of the Commission thereunder, all as the same shall be in
effect at the time.
"Holder" means (i) any purchaser holding Registrable
Securities and (ii) any person holding Registrable Securities to whom
the rights under this Agreement have been transferred in accordance with
Section 11 hereof.
"Initiating Holders" means any Holder or Holders who, in the
aggregate, hold not less than 30% of the Registrable Securities then
outstanding.
"Preferred Stock" shall mean the Series A Preferred and the
Series B Preferred.
"Qualified Initial Public Offering" shall mean the Company's
initial public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement
under the Securities Act covering the offer and sale of the Company's
Common Stock to the public with gross proceeds to the Company of not
less than $20,000,000.
"Registrable Securities" means (i) the Conversion Stock and
(ii) any Common Stock of the Company issued or issuable in respect of
any of the foregoing upon any stock split, stock dividend,
recapitalization or similar event; provided, however, that securities
shall only be treated as Registrable Securities if and so long as (x)
they have not been registered or sold to or through a broker or dealer
or underwriter in a public distribution or a public securities
transaction and (y) the registration rights with respect to such
securities have not terminated pursuant to Section 5.10.
The terms "register," "registered" and "registration" refer
to a registration effected by preparing and filing a registration
statement in compliance with the Securities Act, and the declaration or
ordering of the effectiveness of such registration statement.
"Registration Expenses" shall mean all expenses, except as
otherwise stated below, incurred by the Company in complying with
Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 hereof, including without limitation, all
registration, qualification and filing fees, printing expenses, escrow
fees, fees and disbursements of counsel for the Company, blue sky fees
and expenses, the expense of any special audits incident to or required
by any such registration (but excluding the compensation of regular
employees of the Company which shall be paid in any event by the
Company).  Registration Expenses shall also include the fees and
disbursements for one special counsel to the selling stockholders, not
to exceed $15,000 per registration.  Registration Expenses shall
specifically exclude Seller's Expenses.
"Restricted Securities" shall mean the securities of the
Company required to bear the legends set forth in Section 3 hereof.
"Rule 144" and "Rule 145" shall mean Rules 144 and 145,
respectively, promulgated under the Securities Act, or any similar
federal rules thereunder, all as the same shall be in effect at the
time.
"Securities Act" shall mean the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, or any similar federal rule or statute and the rules and
regulations of the Commission thereunder, all as the same shall be in
effect at the time.
"Selling Expenses" shall mean all underwriting discounts,
selling commissions and stock transfer taxes applicable to the
securities registered by the Holders and, except as set forth in the
definition of Registration Expenses above, all fees and disbursements of
counsel for any Holder.
2. Restrictions on Transferability.  The Preferred Stock, the
Conversion Stock and any other securities issued in respect of such
stock upon any stock split, stock dividend, recapitalization, merger or
similar event, shall not be sold, assigned, transferred or pledged
except upon the conditions specified in this Agreement, which conditions
are intended to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Securities
Act.  Each Holder or transferee will cause any proposed purchaser,
assignee, transferee or pledgee of any such shares held by the Holder or
transferee to agree to take and hold such securities subject to the
restrictions and upon the conditions specified in this Agreement.
3. Restrictive Legend.  Each certificate representing the
Preferred Stock, the Conversion Stock or any other securities issued in
respect of such stock upon any stock split, stock dividend,
recapitalization, merger or similar event, shall (unless otherwise
permitted by the provisions of Section 4 below) be stamped or otherwise
imprinted with legends in substantially the following form (in addition
to any legends required by agreement or by applicable state securities
laws):
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN
REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED (THE "ACT"). SUCH SECURITIES MAY NOT BE
TRANSFERRED UNLESS A REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE
ACT IS IN EFFECT AS TO SUCH TRANSFER OR IN THE OPINION
OF COUNSEL FOR THE COMPANY, SUCH TRANSFER MAY BE MADE
PURSUANT TO RULE 144 OR REGISTRATION UNDER THE ACT IS
OTHERWISE UNNECESSARY IN ORDER FOR SUCH TRANSFER TO
COMPLY WITH THE ACT.
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT
TO A LOCK-UP PERIOD OF UP TO 180 DAYS FOLLOWING THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF A REGISTRATION STATEMENT OF THE
COMPANY FILED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS
AMENDED, AS SET FORTH IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
ISSUER AND THE ORIGINAL HOLDER OF THESE SHARES, A COPY
OF WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF
THE ISSUER.  SUCH LOCK-UP PERIOD IS BINDING ON
TRANSFEREES OF THESE SHARES.
Each Holder consents to the Company making a notation on its
records and giving stop transfer instructions to any transfer agent of
its capital stock in order to implement the restrictions on transfer
established in this Agreement.
4. Notice of Proposed Transfers.  The holder of each
certificate representing Restricted Securities by acceptance thereof
agrees to comply in all respects with the provisions of this Section 4.
 Without in any way limiting the immediately preceding sentence, no
sale, assignment, transfer or pledge of Restricted Securities shall be
made by any holder thereof to any person unless such person shall first
agree in writing to be bound by the restrictions of this Agreement.
Prior to any proposed sale, assignment, transfer or pledge of any
Restricted Securities, unless there is in effect a registration
statement under the Securities Act covering the proposed transfer, the
holder thereof shall give written notice to the Company of such holder's
intention to effect such transfer, sale, assignment or pledge.  Each
such notice shall describe the manner and circumstances of the proposed
transfer, sale, assignment or pledge in sufficient detail, and, if
requested by the Company, the holder shall also provide, at such
holder's expense, either (i) a written opinion of legal counsel who
shall be, and whose legal opinion shall be, reasonably satisfactory to
the Company addressed to the Company, to the effect that the proposed
transfer of the Restricted Securities may be effected without
registration under the Securities Act, or (ii) a "no action" letter from
the Commission to the effect that the transfer of such securities
without registration will not result in a recommendation by the staff of
the Commission that action be taken with respect thereto, whereupon the
holder of such Restricted Securities shall be entitled to transfer such
Restricted Securities in accordance with the terms of the notice
delivered by the holder to the Company; provided, however, that the
Company shall not request an opinion of counsel or "no action" letter
with  respect to (i) a transfer not involving a change in beneficial
ownership, (ii) a transaction involving the distribution without
consideration of Restricted Securities by the holder to its constituent
partners or members in proportion to their ownership interests in the
holder, or (iii) a transaction involving the transfer without
consideration of Restricted Securities by an individual holder during
such holder's lifetime by way of gift or on death by will or intestacy.
 Each certificate evidencing the Restricted Securities transferred as
above provided shall bear, except if such transfer is made pursuant to
Rule 144, the appropriate restrictive legend set forth in Section 3
above, except that such certificate shall not bear such restrictive
legend if in the opinion of counsel for such holder and counsel for the
Company such legend is not required in order to establish compliance
with any provision of the Securities Act.  Notwithstanding the
foregoing, each holder of Restricted Securities agrees that it will not
request that a transfer of the Restricted Securities be made or that the
legend set forth in Section 3 be removed from the certificate
representing the Restricted Securities, solely in reliance on Rule
144(k), if as a result thereof the Company would be rendered subject to
the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.
5. Registration.
5.1 Requested Registration.
(a) Request for Registration.  In case the Company
shall receive from Initiating Holders a written request that the Company
effect any registration with respect to shares of Registrable
Securities, the Company will:
 (i) promptly give written notice of the
proposed registration to all other Holders; and
 (ii) as soon as practicable, use commercially
reasonable efforts to effect such registration as part of a firm
commitment underwritten public offering with underwriters reasonably
acceptable to the Initiating Holders and the Company (including, without
limitation, appropriate qualification under applicable state securities
laws and appropriate compliance with applicable regulations issued under
the Securities Act and any other governmental requirements or
regulations) as may be so requested and as would permit or facilitate
the sale and distribution of all or such portion of such Registrable
Securities as are specified in such request, together with all or such
portion of the Registrable Securities of any Holder or Holders joining
in such request by delivering a written notice to such effect to the
Company within twenty days after the date of such written notice from
the Company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company
shall not be obligated to take any action to effect or complete any such
registration pursuant to this Section 5.1:
(A) Prior to the earlier of (i) six
months after the effective date of the Company's first registered public
offering of its Common Stock or (ii) January 1, 2003;
(B) Unless the requested registration
would have an aggregate offering price of all Registrable Securities
sought to be registered by all Holders exceeding $10,000,000;
(C) Following the filing of, and for 180
days immediately following the effective date of, any registration
statement pertaining to securities of the Company (other than a
registration of securities in a Rule 145 transaction or with respect to
an employee benefit plan), provided that the Company is actively
employing in good faith commercially reasonable efforts to cause such
registration statement to become effective;
(D) After the Company has effected one
registration pursuant to this Section 5.1(a);
(E) If the Initiating Holders are able
to request a registration on Form S-3 pursuant to Section 5.3 hereof;
(F) If the Company shall furnish to the
Initiating Holders a certificate signed by the President of the Company
(i) giving notice of its bona fide intention to effect the filing of a
registration statement with the Commission, or (ii) stating that in the
good faith judgment of the Board of Directors it would be seriously
detrimental to the Company or its stockholders for a registration
statement to be filed in the near future.  In such case, the Company's
obligation to use its commercially reasonable efforts to register,
qualify or comply under this Section 5.1(a) shall be deferred one or
more times for a period not to exceed 120 days from the receipt of the
request to file such registration by such Initiating Holder or Holders,
provided that the Company may not exercise this deferral right more than
once per twelve-month period.
Subject to the foregoing clauses (A) through
(F), the Company shall file a registration statement covering the
Registrable Securities so requested to be registered as soon as
practicable after receipt of the request or requests of the Initiating
Holders.
(b) Underwriting.  In the event of a registration
pursuant to Section 5.1, the Company shall advise the Holders as part of
the notice given pursuant to Section 5.1(a)(i) that the right of any
Holder to registration pursuant to Section 5.1 shall be conditioned upon
such Holder's participation in the underwriting arrangements required by
this Section 5.1, and the inclusion of such Holder's Registrable
Securities in the underwriting to the extent requested shall be limited
to the extent provided herein.
The Company shall, together with all Holders
proposing to distribute their securities through such underwriting,
enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form with the managing
underwriter selected for such underwriting by a majority in interest of
the Initiating Holders, but subject to the Company's reasonable
approval.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 5.1, if
the managing underwriter determines that marketing factors require a
limitation of the number of shares to be underwritten, the managing
underwriter may limit the Registrable Securities to be included in such
registration (i) in the case of the Company's initial public offering,
to zero, and (ii) in the case of any other offering, to an amount no
less than 30% of all shares requested to be included in such offering.
The Company shall so advise all Holders requesting to be included in the
registration and underwriting, and the number of shares of Registrable
Securities that may be included in the registration and underwriting
shall be allocated among all Holders requesting to be included in the
registration and underwriting in proportion, as nearly as practicable,
to the respective amounts of Registrable Securities held by them at the
time of filing the registration statement.  No Registrable Securities
excluded from the underwriting by reason of the underwriter's marketing
limitation shall be included in such registration.  To facilitate the
allocation of shares in accordance with the above provisions, the
Company or the underwriters may round the number of shares allocated to
any Holder to the nearest 100 shares.  If any Holder of Registrable
Securities disapproves of the terms of the underwriting, such person may
elect to withdraw therefrom by written notice to the Company.
5.2 Company Registration.
(a) Notice of Registration.  If at any time or from
time to time the Company shall determine to register any of its equity
securities, either for its own account or the account of a Holder or
other holders, other than (i) a registration relating solely to employee
benefit plans, (ii) a registration relating solely to a Rule 145
transaction, or (iii) a registration in which the only equity security
being registered is capital stock issuable upon conversion of
convertible debt securities which are also being registered, the Company
will:
 (i) promptly give to each Holder written
notice thereof; and
 (ii) include in such registration (and any
related qualifications including compliance with Blue Sky laws), and in
any underwriting involved therein, all the Registrable Securities
specified in a written request or requests, made within ten days after
the date of such written notice from the Company, by any Holder.
(b) Underwriting. If the registration of which the
Company gives notice is for a registered public offering involving an
underwriting, the Company shall so advise the Holders as a part of the
written notice given pursuant to Section 5.2(a)(i).  In such event, the
right of any Holder to registration pursuant to Section 5.2 shall be
conditioned upon such Holder's participation in such underwriting and
the inclusion of Registrable Securities in the underwriting shall be
limited to the extent provided herein.
All Holders proposing to distribute their
securities through such underwriting shall (together with the Company
and the other Holders distributing their securities through such
underwriting) enter into an underwriting agreement in customary form
with the managing underwriter selected for such underwriting by the
Company.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 5.2, if
the managing underwriter determines that marketing factors require a
limitation of the number of shares to be underwritten, the managing
underwriter may limit the Registrable Securities to be included in such
registration (i) in the case of the Company's initial public offering,
to zero, and (ii) in the case of any other offering, to an amount no
less than 30% of all shares to be included in such offering.  The
Company shall so advise all Holders requesting to be included in the
registration and underwriting, and the number of shares of Registrable
Securities that may be included in the registration and underwriting
shall be allocated among all the Holders requesting to be included in
the registration and underwriting in proportion, as nearly as
practicable, to the respective amounts of Registrable Securities held by
them at the time of filing the registration statement.  To facilitate
the allocation of shares in accordance with the above provisions, the
Company or the underwriters may round the number of shares allocated to
any Holder to the nearest 100 shares.  If any Holder disapproves of the
terms of any such underwriting, such person may elect to withdraw
therefrom by written notice to the Company.
(c) Right to Terminate Registration.  The Company
shall have the right to terminate or withdraw any registration initiated
by it under this Section 5.2 prior to the effectiveness of such
registration whether or not any Holder has elected to include securities
in such registration.
5.3 Registration on Form S-3.
(a) Request for Registration.  In case the Company
shall receive from Initiating Holders a written request that the Company
file a registration statement on Form S-3 (or any successor form to Form
S-3) for a public offering of shares of the Registrable Securities the
aggregate price to the public of which, net of underwriting discounts
and commissions, would exceed $1,000,000, and the Company is a
registrant entitled to use Form S-3 to register the Registrable
Securities for such an offering, the Company shall use commercially
reasonable efforts to cause such Registrable Securities to be registered
for the offering on such form and to cause such Registrable Securities
to be qualified in such jurisdictions as such Holder or Holders may
reasonably request; provided, however, that the Company shall not be
required to effect more than one registration pursuant to this Section
5.3 in any twelve-month period.  If such offer is to be an underwritten
offer, the underwriters must be acceptable to the Company.  The Company
shall inform the other Holders of the proposed registration and offer
them the opportunity to participate.  In the event the registration is
proposed to be part of a firm commitment underwritten public offering,
the substantive provisions of Section 5.1(b) shall be applicable to each
such registration initiated under this Section 5.3.
(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall
not be obligated to take any action pursuant to this Section 5.3:
 (i) Following the filing of, and for 180 days
immediately following the effective date of, any registration statement
pertaining to securities of the Company (other than a registration of
securities in a Rule 145 transaction or with respect to an employee
benefit plan), provided that the Company is actively employing in good
faith commercially reasonable efforts to cause such registration
statement to become effective;
 (ii) Within twelve months after the Company has
effected such a registration pursuant to this Section 5.3(a), and such
registration has been declared or ordered effective; or
 (iii) If the Company shall furnish to the
Initiating Holders a certificate signed by the President of the Company
(i) giving notice of its bonafide intention to effect the filing of a
registration statement with the Commission, or (ii) stating that, in the
good faith judgment of the Board of Directors, it would be seriously
detrimental to the Company or its stockholders for a registration
statement to be filed in the near future, then the Company's obligation
to use its commercially reasonable efforts to file a registration
statement shall be deferred one or more times for a period not to exceed
120 days from the receipt of the request to file such registration by
such Initiating Holder or Holders, provided that the Company may not
exercise this deferral right more than once per twelve-month period.
5.4 Subsequent Registration Rights.
(a) Without the consent of any holder of Registrable
Securities hereunder, the Company may grant to any holder of securities
of the Company registration rights inferior to those granted hereunder.
(b) The Company shall not enter into any agreement
granting any holder or prospective holder of any securities of the
Company registration rights superior to or on a pari passu basis with
the rights granted the Purchasers hereunder without the written consent
of the holders of 75% of the Registrable Securities.
5.5 Expenses of Registration.  All Registration Expenses
incurred in connection with (i) two registrations pursuant to Section
5.1, (ii) all registrations pursuant to Section 5.2, and (iii) all
registrations pursuant to Section 5.3, shall be borne by the Company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that Initiating Holders
cause the Company to begin a registration pursuant to Section 5.1, and
the request for such registration is subsequently withdrawn by the
Initiating Holders or such registration is not completed due to failure
to meet the net proceeds requirement set forth in such section or is
otherwise not successfully completed due to no fault of the Company, all
Holders shall be deemed to have forfeited their right to one
registration under Section 5.1 unless the Initiating Holders pay for, or
reimburse the Company for, the Registration Expenses incurred in
connection with such withdrawn or incomplete registration.  Unless
otherwise stated, all Selling Expenses relating to securities registered
on behalf of the Holders and all other registration expenses shall be
borne by the Holders of such securities pro rata on the basis of the
number of shares so registered or proposed to be so registered.
5.6 Registration Procedures.  In the case of each
registration effected by the Company pursuant to this Agreement, the
Company will keep each Holder advised in writing as to the initiation of
such registration and as to the completion thereof.  The Company will:
(a) prepare and file with the Commission a
registration statement and such amendments and supplements as may be
necessary and use commercially reasonable efforts to cause such
registration statement to become and remain effective for at least 90
days or until the distribution described in the registration statement
has been completed, whichever first occurs;
(b) furnish to the Holders participating in such
registration and to the underwriters of the securities being registered
such reasonable number of copies of the registration statement,
preliminary prospectus, final prospectus and such other documents as
such underwriters may reasonably request in order to facilitate the
public offering of such securities;
(c) use all reasonable efforts to register and
qualify the securities covered by such registration statement under such
other securities or Blue Sky laws of such jurisdictions as shall be
reasonably requested by the Holders, provided that the Company shall not
be required in connection therewith or as a condition thereto to qualify
to do business or to file a general consent to service of process in any
such states or jurisdictions;
(d) in the event of any underwritten public
offering, enter into and perform its obligations under an underwriting
agreement, in usual and customary form, with the managing underwriter of
such offering;
(e) notify each Holder of Registrable Securities
covered by such registration statement at any time when a prospectus
relating thereto is required to be delivered under the Act or the
happening of any event as a result of which the prospectus included in
such registration statement, as then in effect, includes an untrue
statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact required
to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not
misleading in the light of the circumstances then existing;
(f) cause all such Registrable Securities registered
pursuant hereunder to be listed on each securities exchange on which
similar securities issued by the Company are then listed; and
(g) provide a transfer agent and registrar for all
Registrable Securities registered pursuant hereunder and a CUSIP number
for all such Registrable Securities, in each case not later than the
effective date of such registration.
5.7 Indemnification.
(a) The Company will indemnify each Holder, each of
its officers and directors and partners, and each person controlling
such Holder within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act, with
respect to which registration has been effected pursuant to this
Agreement, against all expenses, claims, losses, damages or liabilities
(or actions in respect thereof), including any of the foregoing incurred
in settlement of any litigation, commenced or threatened, arising out of
or based on any untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a
material fact contained in any registration statement, prospectus,
offering circular or other document, or any amendment or supplement
thereto, incident to any such registration, or based on any omission (or
alleged omission) to state therein a material fact required to be stated
therein or necessary to make the statements therein, in light of the
circumstances in which they were made, not misleading, or any violation
by the Company of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act, state securities
laws or any rule or regulation promulgated under such laws applicable to
the Company in connection with any such registration, and the Company
will reimburse each such Holder, each of its officers and directors, and
each person controlling such Holder, for any legal and any other
expenses reasonably incurred, as such expenses are incurred, in
connection with investigating, preparing or defending any such claim,
loss, damage, liability or action, provided that the Company will not be
liable in any such case to the extent that any such claim, loss, damage,
liability or expense arises out of or is based on any untrue statement
or omission or alleged untrue statement or omission, made in reliance
upon and in conformity with written information furnished to the Company
by an instrument duly executed by such Holder or controlling person, and
stated to be specifically for use therein; provided, however, that the
foregoing indemnity agreement is subject to the condition that, insofar
as it relates to any such untrue statement, alleged untrue statement,
omission or alleged omission made in a preliminary prospectus on file
with the Commission at the time the registration statement becomes
effective or the amended prospectus is filed with the Commission
pursuant to Rule 424(b) (the "Final Prospectus"), such indemnity
agreement shall not inure to the benefit of any Holder, if a copy of the
Final Prospectus was not furnished to the person asserting the loss,
liability, claim or damage at or prior to the time such action is
required by the Securities Act, and if the Final Prospectus would have
cured the defect giving rise to the loss, liability, claim or damage.
(b) Each Holder will, if Registrable Securities held
by such Holder are included in the securities as to which such
registration is being effected, indemnify the Company, each of its
directors and officers, other holders of the Company's securities
covered by such registration statement, each person who controls the
Company within the meaning of Section 15 of the Securities Act, and each
other such Holder, each of its officers and directors and each person
controlling such Holder within the meaning of Section 15 of the
Securities Act, against all claims, losses, damages and liabilities (or
actions in respect thereof) arising out of or based on any untrue
statement (or alleged untrue statement) of a material fact contained in
any such registration statement, prospectus, offering circular or other
document, or any omission (or alleged omission) to state therein a
material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the
statements therein not misleading, or any violation by the Holder of the
Securities Act, the Exchange Act, state securities laws or any rule or
regulation promulgated under such laws applicable to the Holder, and
will reimburse the Company, such other Holders, such directors,
officers, persons, underwriters or control persons for any legal or any
other expenses reasonably incurred, as such expenses are incurred, in
connection with investigating or defending any such claim, loss, damage,
liability or action, but in the case of the Company or the other Holders
or their officers, directors or controlling persons, only to the extent
that such untrue statement (or alleged untrue statement) or omission (or
alleged omission) is made in such registration statement, prospectus,
offering circular or other document in reliance upon and in conformity
with information furnished to the Company by such Holder.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the liability of each Holder under this
subsection 5.7(b) shall be limited in an amount equal to the initial
public offering price of the shares sold by such Holder, unless such
liability arises out of or is based on willful misconduct or fraud by
such Holder.
(c) Each party entitled to indemnification under
this Section 5.7 (the "Indemnified Party") shall give notice to the
party required to provide indemnification (the "Indemnifying Party")
promptly after such Indemnified Party has actual knowledge of any claim
as to which indemnity may be sought, and shall permit the Indemnifying
Party to assume the defense of any such claim or any litigation
resulting therefrom, provided that counsel for the Indemnifying Party,
who shall conduct the defense of such claim or litigation, shall be
approved by the Indemnified Party (whose approval shall not unreasonably
be withheld), and the Indemnified Party may participate in such defense
at such party's expense, and provided further that the failure of any
Indemnified Party to give notice as provided herein shall not relieve
the Indemnifying Party of its obligations under this Agreement unless
the failure to give such notice is materially prejudicial to an
Indemnifying Party's ability to defend such action and provided further,
that the Indemnifying Party shall not assume the defense for matters as
to which there is a conflict of interest or there are separate and
different defenses.  No Indemnifying Party, in the defense of any such
claim or litigation, shall, except with the consent of each Indemnified
Party (whose consent shall not be unreasonably withheld), consent to
entry of any judgment or enter into any settlement which does not
include as an unconditional term thereof the giving by the claimant or
plaintiff to such Indemnified Party of a release from all liability in
respect to such claim or litigation.
                (d)     Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent
that the provisions on indemnification and contribution contained on the
underwriting agreement entered into in connection with the underwritten
public offering are in conflict with the foregoing provisions, the
provisions in the underwriting agreement shall control.
5.8 Information by Holder.  The Holder or Holders of
Registrable Securities included in any registration shall furnish to the
Company such information regarding such Holder or Holders, the
Registrable Securities held by them and the distribution proposed by
such Holder or Holders as the Company may request in writing and as
shall be required in connection with any registration referred to in
this Agreement.
5.9 Rule 144 Reporting.  With a view to making available
the benefits of certain rules and regulations of the Commission which
may at any time permit the sale of the Restricted Securities to the
public without registration, after such time as a public market exists
for the Common Stock of the Company, the Company agrees to use
commercially reasonable efforts to:
(a) Make and keep public information available, as
those terms are understood and defined in Rule 144 under the Securities
Act, at all times after the effective date that the Company becomes
subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Act or the
Exchange Act;
(b) File with the Commission in a timely manner all
reports and other documents required of the Company under the Securities
Act and the Exchange Act (at any time after it has become subject to
such reporting requirements); and
(c) So long as a Holder owns any Restricted
Securities, to furnish to the Holder forthwith upon request a written
statement by the Company as to its compliance with the reporting
requirements of said Rule 144 (at any time after 90 days after the
effective date of the first registration statement filed by the Company
for an offering of its securities to the general public), a copy of the
most recent annual or quarterly report of the Company, and such other
reports and documents of the Company and other information in the
possession of or reasonably obtainable by the Company as the Holder may
reasonably request in availing itself of any rule or regulation of the
Commission allowing the Holder to sell any such securities without
registration.
5.10 Termination of Registration Rights.  The rights
granted pursuant to Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 of this Agreement shall
terminate as to any Holder upon the earlier of (i) the date five years
after the effective date of the Company's initial public offering and
(ii) the date such Holder is able to immediately sell all shares of
Registrable Securities held or entitled to be held upon conversion by
such Holder under Rule 144 during any 90-day period.
6. Financial Information Rights.
(a) The Company will provide the following documents
to each Purchaser who continues to hold at least 10,000,000 shares of
Preferred Stock and/or Conversion Stock (as adjusted for
recapitalizations, stock combinations, stock dividends, stock splits and
the like):
 (i) As soon as practicable after the end of
each fiscal year, and in any event within 90 days after the end of each
such fiscal year, consolidated balance sheets of the Company and its
subsidiaries, if any, as of the end of such fiscal year, and
consolidated statements of operations and consolidated statements of
cash flows and stockholders' equity of the Company and its subsidiaries,
if any, for such year, prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles and setting forth in each case in comparative form
the figures for the previous fiscal year, all in reasonable detail and
audited by independent public accountants selected by the Company, a
capitalization table in reasonable detail for such fiscal year for the
upcoming fiscal year to be in reasonable detail and broken down on a
monthly basis;
 (ii) As soon as practicable after the end of
the first, second and third quarterly accounting periods in each fiscal
year of the Company and in any event within 60 days thereafter, a
consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its subsidiaries, if any,
as of the end of each such quarterly period, and consolidated statements
of operations and consolidated statements of cash flows of the Company
and its subsidiaries, if any, for such period and for the current fiscal
year to date, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles (other than accompanying notes), subject to changes resulting
from year-end audit adjustments, in reasonable detail and signed by the
principal financial or accounting officer of the Company, and a
capitalization table in reasonable detail for such quarterly period, and
such other documents generally distributed or made available to the
Company's stockholders; provided, however, that the Company shall not be
obligated to provide information which it deems in good faith to be
proprietary or confidential;
 (iii) As soon as practicable after the end of
each month of each fiscal year of the Company and in any event within 60
days thereafter, a consolidated balance sheet of the Company and its
subsidiaries, if any, as of the end of each such monthly period, and a
consolidated statement of operations of the Company and its
subsidiaries, if any, for such period and for the current fiscal year to
date, prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles (other than accompanying notes), subject to changes resulting
from year-end audit adjustments;
 (iv) Such other documents generally distributed
or made available to the Company's stockholders; provided, however, that
the Company shall not be obligated to provide information which it deems
in good faith to be proprietary or confidential.
(b) For purposes of determining the minimum holdings
pursuant to this Section 6, any Purchaser which is a partnership or
limited liability company shall be deemed to hold any Preferred Stock
originally purchased by such Purchaser and subsequently distributed to
constituent partners or members of such Purchaser, but which have not
been resold by such partners or members.  If the partnership or limited
liability company is still in existence, the Company may satisfy any
obligation to distribute reports to individual partners of the
partnership or members of a limited liability company by delivering a
single copy of each report to the partnership or limited liability
company as agent for the constituent partners or members.
(c) Each Purchaser or transferee of rights under
this Section 6 acknowledges and agrees that any information obtained
pursuant to this Section 6 which may be considered nonpublic information
will be maintained in confidence by such Purchaser or transferee and
will not be utilized by such Purchaser or transferee in connection with
purchases or sales of the Company's securities except in compliance with
applicable state and Federal securities laws.
                (d)     The covenants of the Company set forth in this
Section 6 shall terminate and be of no further force or effect upon the
earliest to occur of (i) the closing of a Qualified Initial Public
Offering; or (ii) the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of
the Company or the acquisition of the Company by another entity by means
of merger or consolidation resulting in the exchange of the outstanding
shares of the Company for securities or consideration issued, or caused
to be issued, by the acquiring corporation or its subsidiary, unless the
stockholders of the Company hold at least 50% of the voting power of the
surviving corporation in such a transaction.
7. Lock-Up Agreement.  Each Purchaser, Holder and transferee
hereby agrees that, in connection with the initial public offering of
the Common Stock of the Company under the Securities Act for the account
of the Company, if so requested by the Company or any representative of
the underwriters (the "Managing Underwriter"), such Purchaser, Holder or
transferee shall not (i) lend, offer, pledge, sell, contract to sell,
sell any option or contract to purchase, purchase any option or contract
to sell, grant any option, right or warrant to purchase, or otherwise
transfer or dispose of, directly or indirectly, any shares of Common
Stock or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable
for Common Stock (whether such shares or any such securities are then
owned by the Holder or are thereafter acquired), or (ii) enter into any
swap or other arrangement that transfers to another, in whole or in
part, any of the economic consequences of ownership of the Common Stock,
whether any such transaction described in clause (i) or (ii) above is to
be settled by delivery of Common stock or such other securities, in cash
or otherwise, during the period specified by the Company's Board of
Directors at the request of the Managing Underwriter (the "Market
Standoff Period"), with such period not to exceed 180 days following the
effective date of a registration statement of the Company filed under
the Securities Act pursuant to such offering.  The Company may impose
stop-transfer instructions with respect to securities subject to the
foregoing restrictions until the end of such Market Standoff Period.
The foregoing provisions of this Section 7 shall apply only to the
Company's initial public offering of equity securities, shall not apply
to the sale of any shares to an underwriter pursuant to an underwriting
agreement, and shall only be applicable to the Holders if all officers
and directors and greater than five percent (5%) shareholders of the
Company enter into similar agreements.  The underwriters in connection
with the Company's initial public offering are intended third party
beneficiaries of this Section 7 and shall have the right, power and
authority to enforce the provisions hereof as though they were a party
hereto.
8. Right of First Refusal.
(a) The Company hereby grants to each Purchaser the
right of first refusal to purchase its Pro Rata Share of New Securities
(as defined in this Section 8) which the Company may, from time to time,
propose to sell and issue.  A "Pro Rata Share," for purposes of this
right of first refusal, equals the proportion that the total number of
shares of Common Stock then held by such Purchaser plus the number of
shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of the Preferred Stock
then held by such Purchaser bears to the sum of the total number of
shares of Common Stock then outstanding plus the number of shares of
Common Stock issuable upon exercise or conversion of all then
outstanding securities exercisable for or convertible into, directly or
indirectly, Common Stock.
(b) Except as set forth below, "New Securities"
shall mean any shares of capital stock of the Company, including Common
Stock and any series of preferred stock, whether now authorized or not,
and rights, options or warrants to purchase said shares of Common Stock
or preferred stock, and securities of any type whatsoever that are, or
may become, convertible into or exchangeable for said shares of Common
Stock or preferred stock.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, "New
Securities" does not include stock issued and issuable:  (i)  upon
conversion of shares of Preferred Stock; (ii) to an employee, consultant
or director pursuant to stock option, stock grant, stock purchase or
similar plans and arrangements approved by the Board of Directors; (iii)
to an equipment lessor, bank, financial institution or similar entity in
a transaction approved by the Board of Directors, the principal purpose
of which is other than the raising of capital; (iv) as a dividend or
other distribution; (v) in a Qualified Initial Public Offering;  (vi) in
a merger or acquisition that is approved by the Board of Directors;
(vii) pursuant to any transaction approved by the Board of Directors
primarily for the purpose of (A) a joint venture, technology licensing
or research and development activity, (B) distribution or manufacture of
the Company's products or services, or (C) any other transaction
involving corporate partners that is primarily for purposes other than
raising capital; (viii) if the holders of 75% of the then outstanding
Registrable Securities agree in writing that such shares shall not
constitute New Securities; or (ix) upon exercise or conversion of
securities with respect to which the Purchasers previously had an
opportunity to exercise the right of first refusal pursuant to this
Section 8.
(c) In the event the Company proposes to undertake
an issuance of New Securities, it shall give each Purchaser written
notice of its intention, describing the amount and type of New
Securities, and the price and terms upon which the Company proposes to
issue the same.  Each Purchaser shall have ten days from the date of
receipt of any such notice to agree to purchase up to its respective Pro
Rata Share of such New Securities for the price and upon the terms
specified in the notice by giving written notice to the Company and
stating therein the quantity of New Securities to be purchased.
(d) Beginning ten days after the notice given
pursuant to Section 8(c) above, the Company shall have 180 days to sell
the New Securities not elected or eligible to be purchased by Purchasers
at the price and upon the terms no more favorable to the purchasers of
such securities than specified in the Company's notice.  In the event
the Company has not sold all of the New Securities within said 180-day
period, the Company shall not thereafter issue or sell any New
Securities without first offering such securities in the manner provided
above.
(e) The provisions of this Section 8 will terminate
and be of no further force or effect upon the earlier to occur of:  (i)
 the closing of a Qualified Initial Public Offering, or (ii) the sale of
all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or the acquisition
of the Company by another entity by means of merger or consolidation
resulting in the exchange of the outstanding shares of the Company for
securities or consideration issued, or caused to be issued, by the
acquiring corporation or its subsidiary, unless the stockholders of the
Company hold at least 50% of the voting power of the surviving
corporation in such a transaction.
9. Voting Agreement.
9.1 The Board of Directors of the Company shall consist of
two (2) Series A Directors (as defined below), one (1) Series B Director
(as defined below), one (1) Management Director (as defined below), and
three (3) Outside Directors (as defined below).
9.2 Subject to the other provisions of this Agreement, at
any election of directors of the Company, the members of the Board of
Directors shall be nominated as follows:  (i) for so long as pursuant to
the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company the
holders of the Series A Preferred are entitled to elect 2 members of the
Board of Directors, the holder of the Series A Preferred shall have the
right to nominate two directors of the Company (each a "Series A
Director"); (ii) for so long as pursuant to the Amended and Restated
Certificate of Incorporation of the Company the holders of the Series B
Preferred are entitled to elect 1 member of the Board of Directors, the
holders of the Series B Preferred shall have the right to nominate one
director of the Company (a "Series B Director"); (iii) the Chief
Executive Officer of the Company shall be nominated as a director of the
Company (the "Management Director"); and (iv) the remaining directors
shall be nominated by the Series A Directors, Series B Director and
Management Director (the "Outside Directors"); and, (v) if a
renomination or vacancy occurs or exists on the Board of Directors at
any time, including but not limited to a vacancy because of the death,
disability, retirement, resignation or removal of any director for cause
or otherwise, then the person(s) who nominated the director whose
position has become vacant, shall have the sole right to nominate an
individual to fill such vacancy.
9.3 Each Holder agrees that it will vote all its Shares in
such manner as may be necessary to elect (and maintain in office), as
members of the Board of Directors of the Company, all of the nominees
selected pursuant to Section 9.1(b).  The Company shall promptly give
each of the Holders written notice of any change in composition of the
Company's Board of Directors and of any proposal to remove or elect a
new director.  In any election of directors pursuant to this Agreement,
the Holders shall vote their shares of Preferred Stock and Conversion
Stock in a manner sufficient to elect to the Company's Board of
Directors the individuals to be elected thereto as provided in this
Agreement, utilizing cumulative voting, if and to the extent necessary
to do so.
9.4 The members of the Board of Directors are subject to
removal as follows:
(a) Any Management Director may be removed from
office only upon the determination of the Chief Executive Officer of the
Company that the Management Director should no longer serve as such, and
upon such determination, the Holders shall vote their voting stock to
remove such Management Director.
(b) Any Series A Director may be removed from office
only upon the determination of the holders of the Series A Preferred
that the Series A Director should no longer serve as such, and upon such
determination, the Holders shall vote their voting stock to remove such
Series A Director.
(c) Any Series B Director may be removed from office
only upon the determination of the holders of Series B Preferred that
the Series B Director should no longer serve as such, and upon such
determination, the Holders shall vote their voting stock to remove such
Series B Director.
(d) Any Outside Director may be removed from office
only upon the determination of the Series A Directors, Series B Director
and the Management Director that the Outside Director should no longer
serve as such, and upon such determination, the Holders shall vote their
voting stock to remove such Outside Director.
(e) The provisions of this Section 9 shall be binding
upon the successors in interest to any of the shares of Preferred Stock
or Conversion Stock.  The Company shall not permit the transfer of any
of such shares on its books or issue new certificates representing any
of such shares unless and until the person(s) to whom such shares are to
be transferred shall have executed a written agreement, pursuant to
which such person becomes a party to this Section 9, and agrees to be
bound by all the provisions hereof as if such person was a party
hereunder.
9.5 The terms of this Section 9 shall terminate and shall
be of no further force and effect upon a Qualified Initial Public
Offering.
10. Employment, Confidential Information and Invention
Assignment Agreements.    The Company will maintain a policy requiring
each person now or hereafter employed by it or any subsidiary with
access to confidential information to enter into an Employment,
Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement
substantially in a form approved by the Board of Directors.
11. Transfer of Rights.   The rights granted under Sections 5, 6
and 8 of this Agreement may be assigned to any transferee or assignee,
other than a competitor or potential competitor of the Company (as
determined in good faith by the Company's Board of Directors) in
connection with any transfer or assignment of Registrable Securities by
the Holder, provided that: (i) such transfer is otherwise effected in
accordance with applicable securities laws and the terms of this
Agreement; (ii) such assignee or transferee acquires at least the lesser
of (A) 5,000,000 shares (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends,
stock combinations and the like) of Registrable Securities (including
Preferred Stock convertible into Registrable Securities) or (B) twenty
percent (20%) of the shares of Registrable Securities (as adjusted for
stock splits, stock dividends, stock combinations and the like)
initially acquired by the transferring Holder pursuant to the Purchase
Agreement (including Preferred Stock convertible into Registrable
Securities), (iii) written notice is promptly given to the Company; and
(iv) such transferee or assignee agrees to be bound by the provisions of
this Agreement.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the rights granted to
the Purchasers hereunder may be assigned without compliance with item
(ii) above to any constituent partner or member of a Purchaser which is
a partnership or limited liability company, or to an affiliate (as such
term is defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act) of a Purchaser which
is a corporation, partnership or limited liability company.
12. Amendment.  Except as otherwise provided herein, additional
parties may be added to this Agreement, any provision of this Agreement
may be amended or the observance thereof may be waived (either generally
or in a particular instance and either retroactively or prospectively),
only with the written consent of the Company and the Holders of 75% of
the Registrable Securities then outstanding.  Any amendment or waiver
effected in accordance with Section 5.4 or Section 11, as applicable,
shall be binding upon each Purchaser, Holder of Registrable Securities
at the time outstanding, each future holder of any of such securities,
and the Company.
13. Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed in all
respects by the internal laws of the State of California without regard
to conflict of laws provisions.
14. Entire Agreement.  This Agreement constitutes the full and
entire understanding and Agreement among the parties regarding the
matters set forth herein.  Except as otherwise expressly provided
herein, the provisions hereof shall inure to the benefit of, and be
binding upon the successors, assigns, heirs, executors and
administrators of the parties hereto.
15. Notices, etc.  All notices and other communications required
or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and shall be mailed by First
Class, registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or otherwise
delivered by facsimile transmission, by hand or by messenger, addressed:
(a) if to the Purchasers, to;

(b) if to the Company, to:
CataPULSE Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA 95014
Attn: Paul D. Levy
or at such other address as the Company shall have furnished to the
Purchaser, with a copy to:
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati
650 Page Mill Road
Palo Alto, California  94304-1050
Attn: Katharine A. Martin, Esq.
Fax:  (650) 493-6811
Each such notice or other communication shall for all
purposes of this Agreement be treated as effective or having been given
when delivered if delivered personally, if sent by facsimile, the first
business day after the date of confirmation that the facsimile has been
successfully transmitted to the facsimile number for the party notified,
or, if sent by mail, at the earlier of its receipt or 72 hours after the
same has been deposited in a regularly maintained receptacle for the
deposit of the United States mail, addressed and mailed as aforesaid.
16. Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in any number
of counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which
together shall constitute one instrument.
17. Aggregation of Stock.  All shares of the Preferred Stock
held or acquired by affiliated entities or persons shall be aggregated
together for the purpose of determining the availability of any rights
of the holders thereof under this Agreement.

EX-10.4 5 TERMINATION OF RIGHTS TO MAINTAIN Termination

                            Termination of Right to Maintain Agreement

        For good and sufficient consideration, which is hereby
acknowledged, the undersigned does hereby terminate effective
immediately the Right to Maintain Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as
of October 8, 1999 by and between DevClick.com, Inc. and Paul D. Levy.
Accordingly the undersigned hereby acknowledges that the Agreement has
no further force and effect.
DATED: December 15, 1999.

/s/ Paul D. Levy
Paul D. Levy






Termination of Right to Maintain Agreement
        For good and sufficient consideration, which is hereby
acknowledged, the undersigned does hereby terminate effective
immediately the Right to Maintain Agreement (the "Agreement") dated as
of October 8, 1999 by and between DevClick.com, Inc. and Michael T.
Devlin. Accordingly the undersigned hereby acknowledges that the
Agreement has no further force and effect.

DATED: December 15, 1999.

/s/ Michael T. Devlin
Michael T. Devlin


EX-10.5 6 RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH PAUL D. LEVY Levy Agreement

                                         DEVCLICK.COM, INC.
                               RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

THIS RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT is made as of October 8,
1999 (the "Effective Date") by and between DevClick.com, Inc., a
Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and Paul D. Levy (the
"Purchaser").
WHEREAS the Purchaser is an employee or director of the Company
and his continued participation is considered by the Company to be
important for the Company's continued growth; and
WHEREAS in order to give the Purchaser an opportunity to acquire
an equity interest in the Company as an incentive for the Purchaser to
participate in the affairs of the Company, the Company is willing to
sell to the Purchaser and the Purchaser desires to purchase 10,000,000
shares of Common Stock according to the terms and conditions hereof.
THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Stock.  The Company hereby agrees to sell to the
Purchaser and the Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase an
aggregate of 10,000,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock (the
"Shares"), at the price of $.001 per share for an aggregate
purchase price of $10,000 and the intellectual property set forth
in Exhibit A hereof.
2. Payment of Purchase Price.  The purchase price for the Shares
shall be paid by delivery to the Company at the time of execution
of this Agreement of a check in the amount of $10,000 and by
assignment of right, title and interest to the intellectual
property set forth in Exhibit A hereof.
3. Issuance of Shares.  Upon receipt by the Company of the purchase
price, the Company shall issue a duly executed certificate
evidencing the Shares in the name of the Purchaser to be held in
escrow until expiration of the Company's repurchase option as
described in this Agreement.
4. Repurchase Option.
a. All of the Shares are subject to the Company's repurchase
option defined in this section.  In the event of the
voluntary or involuntary termination of the Purchaser's
employment with or services as a director to the Company
for any or no reason (including death or disability) before
all of the Shares are released from the Company's
repurchase option under Section 5, the Company shall, upon
the date of such termination (as reasonably fixed and
determined by the Company) have an irrevocable, exclusive
option for a period of 90 days from such date to repurchase
all or any portion of the Shares which have not been
released from the repurchase option at such time at the
original purchase price per share ($.001) ("Repurchase
Option").  Said Repurchase Option shall be exercised by the
Company by written notice to the Purchaser or his executor
(with a copy to the Escrow Holder (as defined below)) and,
at the Company's option, (i) by delivery to the Purchaser
or his executor with such notice of a check in the amount
of the repurchase price for the Shares being repurchased,
or (ii) by cancellation by the Company of an amount of the
Purchaser's indebtedness to the Company equal to the
repurchase price for the Shares being repurchased, or (iii)
by a combination of (i) and (ii) so that the combined
payment and cancellation of indebtedness equals such
repurchase price.  Upon delivery of such notice and the
payment of the repurchase price in any of the ways
described above, the Company shall become the legal and
beneficial owner of the Shares being repurchased and all
rights and interests therein or relating thereto, and the
Company shall have the right to retain and transfer to its
own name the number of Shares being repurchased by the
Company.
b. Whenever the Company shall have the right to repurchase
Shares hereunder, the Company may designate and assign one
or more employees, officers, directors or stockholders of
the Company or other persons or organizations to exercise
all or a part of the Company's repurchase rights under this
Agreement and purchase all or a part of such Shares.
5. Release of Shares From Repurchase Option.
a. The shares shall be released from the Company's Repurchase
Option at the rate of 1/48th (208,333.3333 shares) per month
over the four year period following the Effective Date,
provided in each case that the Purchaser's services as an
employee of or director to the Company have not been
terminated prior to the date of any such release.
b. Upon the closing of a change of control, all of the
remaining shares shall be released from the Company's
Repurchase Option.  A "change of control" shall mean a
merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another
corporation, entity or person (where the stockholders of
the Company immediately prior to such merger or
consolidation hold less than 50% of the capital stock of
the surviving corporation immediately following the merger
or consolidation), or the sale of all or substantially all
of the Company's assets to another corporation, entity or
person.  In addition, all of the remaining shares shall be
released from the Company's Repurchase Option if Purchaser
is not elected as a member of the Company's Board of
Directors; provided, however that a voluntary resignation
from the Board by Purchaser or Purchaser's voluntary
election to not stand for election to the Board shall not
cause the remaining shares to be released from the
Repurchase Option.
6. Restriction on Transfer.  Except for the escrow described in
Section 7 or transfer of the Shares to the Company or its
assignees contemplated by this Agreement, none of the Shares nor
any beneficial interest therein shall be transferred, encumbered
or otherwise disposed of in any way until the release of such
Shares from the Company's Repurchase Option in accordance with
the provisions of this Agreement.
7. Escrow of Shares.
a. The Shares issued under this Agreement shall be held by the
Secretary of the Company as escrow holder ("Escrow
Holder"), along with a stock assignment executed by the
Purchaser in blank, until the expiration of the Company's
Repurchase Option with respect to such Shares as set forth
above.
b. The Escrow Holder is hereby directed to permit transfer of
the Shares only in accordance with this Agreement or
instructions signed by both parties.  In the event further
instructions are desired by the Escrow Holder, he shall be
entitled to rely upon directions executed by a majority of
the authorized number of the Company's Board of Directors.
The Escrow Holder shall have no liability for any act or
omission hereunder while acting in good faith in the
exercise of his own judgment.
c. If the Company or any assignee exercises its Repurchase
Option hereunder, the Escrow Holder, upon receipt of
written notice of such option exercise from the proposed
transferee, shall take all steps necessary to accomplish
such transfer.
d. When the Repurchase Option has been exercised or expires
unexercised or a portion of the Shares has been released
from such Repurchase Option, upon Purchaser's request the
Escrow Holder shall promptly cause a new certificate to be
issued for such released Shares and shall deliver such
certificate to the Purchaser.
e. Subject to the terms hereof, the Purchaser shall have all
the rights of a stockholder with respect to such Shares
while they are held in escrow, including without
limitation, the right to vote the Shares and receive any
cash dividends declared thereon.  If, from time to time
during the term of the Company's Repurchase Option, there
is (i) any stock dividend, stock split or other change in
the Shares, or (ii) any merger or sale of all or
substantially all of the assets or other acquisition of the
Company, any and all new, substituted or additional
securities to which the Purchaser is entitled by reason of
his ownership of the Shares shall be immediately subject to
this escrow, deposited with the Escrow Holder and included
thereafter as "Shares" for purposes of this Agreement and
the Company's repurchase option.
8. Legends.  The share certificate evidencing the Shares issued
hereunder shall be endorsed with the following legends:
a. "THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE BEEN
ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CON-
NECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF.  NO SUCH
SALE OR DISPOSITION MAY BE EFFECTED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE
REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATED THERETO OR AN OPINION OF
COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION
IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933".
b. "THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE TRANS-
FERRED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE STOCKHOLDER, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY."
c. Any legend required to be placed thereon by applicable
state securities laws.
9. Investment Representations; Restriction on Transfer.
a. In connection with the purchase of the Shares, the
Purchaser represents to the Company the following:
i. He is aware of the Company's business affairs and
financial condition and has acquired sufficient
information about the Company to reach an informed
and knowledgeable decision to acquire the securities.
He is purchasing these securities for investment for
his own account only and not with a view to, or for
resale in connection with, any "distribution" thereof
within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 (the
"Securities Act").
ii. He understands that the securities have not been
registered under the Securities Act by reason of a
specific exemption therefrom, which exemption depends
upon, among other things, the bona fide nature of his
investment intent as expressed herein. In this
connection, he understands that, in view of the
Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission"),
the statutory basis for such exemption may not be
present if his representations meant that his present
intention was to hold these securities for a minimum
capital gains period under the tax statutes, for a
deferred sale, for a market rise, for a sale if the
market does not rise, or for a year or any other
fixed period in the future.
iii. He further acknowledges and understands that the
securities must be held indefinitely unless they are
subsequently registered under the Securities Act or
an exemption from such registration is available.  He
further acknowledges and understands that the Company
is under no obligation to register the securities.
He understands that the certificate evidencing the
securities will be imprinted with a legend which
prohibits the transfer of the securities unless they
are registered or such registration is not required
in the opinion of counsel for the Company.
iv. He is aware of the adoption of Rule 144 by the
Commission, promulgated under the Securities Act,
which permits limited public resale of securities
acquired in a non-public offering subject to the
satisfaction of certain conditions.
v. He further acknowledges that in the event all of the
requirements of Rule 144 are not met, compliance with
Regulation A or some other registration exemption
will be required; and that although Rule 144 is not
exclusive, the staff of the Commission has expressed
its opinion that persons proposing to sell private
placement securities other than in a registered
offering and other than pursuant to Rule 144 will
have a substantial burden of proof in establishing
that an exemption from registration is available for
such offers or sales and that such persons and the
brokers who participate in the transactions do so at
their own risk.
b. The Purchaser agrees, in connection with the Company's
initial public offering of the Company's securities,
(i) not to sell, make short sales of, loan, grant any
options for the purchase of, or otherwise dispose of any
shares of Common Stock of the Company held by the Purchaser
(other than those shares included in the registration)
without the prior written consent of the Company or the
underwriters managing such initial underwritten public
offering of the Company's securities for up to one hundred
eighty (180) days from the effective date of such
registration and (ii) further agrees to execute any
agreement reflecting (i) above as may be requested by the
underwriters at the time of the public offering.
10. Adjustment for Stock Split.  All references to the number of
Shares and the purchase price of the Shares in this Agreement
shall be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock
dividend or other change in the Shares which may be made by the
Company after the date of this Agreement.
11. General Provisions.
a. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of
the State of Delaware.  This Agreement represents the
entire agreement between the parties with respect to the
purchase of Common Stock by the Purchaser, may only be
modified or amended in writing signed by both parties and
satisfies all of the Company's obligations to the Purchaser
with regard to the issuance or sale of securities.
b. Any notice, demand or request required or permitted to be
given by either the Company or the Purchaser pursuant to
the terms of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall
be deemed given when delivered personally or deposited in
the U.S. mail, First Class with postage prepaid, and
addressed to the parties at the addresses of the parties
set forth at the end of this Agreement or such other
address as a party may request by notifying the other in
writing.
Any notice to the Escrow Holder shall be sent to the Company's
address with a copy to the other party not sending the notice.
c. The rights and benefits of the Company under this Agreement
shall be transferable to any one or more persons or
entities, and all covenants and agreements hereunder shall
inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the
Company's successors and assigns. The rights and
obligations of the Purchaser under this Agreement may only
be assigned with the prior written consent of the Company.
d. Either party's failure to enforce any provision or
provisions of this Agreement shall not in any way be
construed as a waiver of any such provision or provisions,
nor prevent that party thereafter from enforcing each and
every other provision of this Agreement.  The rights
granted both parties herein are cumulative and shall not
constitute a waiver of either party's right to assert all
other legal remedies available to it under the
circumstances.
e. The Purchaser agrees upon request to execute any further
documents or instruments necessary or desirable to carry
out the purposes or intent of this Agreement.
f. The Purchaser understands that he (and not the Company)
shall be responsible for his own federal, state, local or
foreign tax liability and any of his other tax consequences
that may arise as a result of the transactions contemplated
by this Agreement.  The Purchaser shall rely solely on the
determinations of his tax advisors or his own
determinations, and not on any statements or
representations by the Company or any of its agents, with
regard to all such tax matters.  The Purchaser shall notify
the Company in writing if the Purchaser files an election
pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended, with the Internal Revenue Service within
thirty (30) days from the date of the sale of the Shares
hereunder.  The Company intends, in the event it does not
receive from the Purchaser evidence of such filing, to
claim a tax deduction for any amount which would be taxable
to the Purchaser in the absence of such an election.




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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement
as of the day and year first set forth above.

DEVCLICK.COM, INC.                      PURCHASER:
A Delaware corporation

/s/ Michael T. Devlin                  /s/ Paul D. Levy
Michael T. Devlin                       Paul D. Levy
Vice Chairman of the Board



EXHIBIT A
 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
        The business plan and any and all ideas or any other
intellectual property which Purchaser may own or have rights to
relating to the business of the Company.


CONSENT OF SPOUSE
I, Cindy C. Levy, spouse of Paul D. Levy, have
read and approve the foregoing Agreement.  In consideration of granting
of the right to my spouse to purchase shares of _____________ Common
Stock, as set forth in the Agreement, I hereby appoint my spouse as my
attorney-in-fact in respect to the exercise of any rights under the
Agreement and agree to be bound by the provisions of the Agreement
insofar as I may have any rights in said Agreement or any shares issued
pursuant thereto under the marital property laws of the State of
____________ or similar laws relating to marital property in effect in
the state of our residence as of the date of the signing of the
foregoing Agreement.
Dated:____________________

Signature
/s/ Cindy C. Levy
ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED I, ____________________ hereby sell, assign
and transfer to _____________________ (________) shares of the Common
Stock of _____________ (the "Company") standing in my name on the books
of the Company represented by Certificate No. __________ and do hereby
irrevocably constitute and appoint Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati,
attorney, to transfer said stock on the books of the Company with full
power of substitution in the premises.
This Assignment Separate from Certificate may only be used in
accordance with the Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement dated
_________, 1999.
Dated:____________________
Signature: /s/ Paul D. Levy


Instruction:  Please do not fill in any blanks other than the signature
line.  The purpose of this assignment is to enable the Company to
exercise the Repurchase Right set forth in the Agreement without
requiring additional signature on the part of Purchaser.


ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b)
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
The undersigned taxpayer hereby elects, pursuant to the above-
referenced Federal Code, to include in his gross income for the current
taxable year, the amount of any compensation taxable to him in
connection with his receipt of the property described below:
1.      The name, address, taxpayer identification number and taxable
year of the undersigned are as follows:
NAME:                   TAXPAYER:                             SPOUSE:
ADDRESS:
IDENTIFICATION NO.:     TAXPAYER:
        SPOUSE:
TAXABLE YEAR:
2.      The property with respect to which the election is made is
described as follows:
_________ shares of Common Stock (the "Shares"), par value
$_________, of DevClick.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the
"Company").
3.      The date on which the property was transferred is:  _________,
1999.
4.      The property is subject to the following restrictions:
The Company has the right to repurchase a portion of the Shares
upon the happening of certain events.  This right of repurchase
lapses with regard to a portion of the Shares over time.
5.      The fair market value at the time of transfer, determined without
regard to any restriction other than a restriction which by its
terms will never lapse, of such property is:
6.      The amount (if any) paid for such property:
The undersigned has submitted a copy of this statement to the person
for whom the services were performed in connection with the
undersigned's receipt of the above-described property.  The transferee
of such property is the person performing the services in connection
with the transfer of said property.
The undersigned understands that the foregoing election may not be
revoked except with the consent of the Commissioner.
Dated: October 9, 1999
Taxpayer  /s/ Paul D. Levy
The undersigned spouse of taxpayer joins in this election.
Dated: October 9, 1999
Spouse of Taxpayer  /s/ Cindy C. Levy



EX-10.6 7 RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL T. DEVLIN Devlin Agreement

                                         DEVCLICK.COM, INC.
                                 RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT

THIS RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT is made as of October 8, 1999
(the "Effective Date") by and between DevClick.com, Inc., a Delaware
corporation (the "Company"), and Michael T. Devlin (the "Purchaser").
WHEREAS the Purchaser is an employee or director of the Company and his
continued participation is considered by the Company to be important for the
Company's continued growth; and
WHEREAS in order to give the Purchaser an opportunity to acquire an
equity interest in the Company as an incentive for the Purchaser to
participate in the affairs of the Company, the Company is willing to sell to
the Purchaser and the Purchaser desires to purchase 10,000,000 shares of
Common Stock according to the terms and conditions hereof.
THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
1. Sale of Stock.  The Company hereby agrees to sell to the Purchaser and
the Purchaser hereby agrees to purchase an aggregate of 10,000,000
shares of the Company's Common Stock (the "Shares"), at the price of
$.001 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $10,000 and the
intellectual property set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto.
2. Payment of Purchase Price.  The purchase price for the Shares shall be
paid by delivery to the Company at the time of execution of this
Agreement of a check in the amount of $10,000 and by assignment of
right, title and interest to the intellectual property set forth as
Exhibit A hereto.
3. Issuance of Shares.  Upon receipt by the Company of the purchase price,
the Company shall issue a duly executed certificate evidencing the
Shares in the name of the Purchaser to be held in escrow until
expiration of the Company's repurchase option as described in this
Agreement.
4. Repurchase Option.
a. All of the Shares are subject to the Company's repurchase option
defined in this section.  In the event of the voluntary or
involuntary termination of the Purchaser's employment with or
services as a director to the Company for any or no reason
(including death or disability) before all of the Shares are
released from the Company's repurchase option under Section 5,
the Company shall, upon the date of such termination (as
reasonably fixed and determined by the Company) have an
irrevocable, exclusive option for a period of 90 days from such
date to repurchase all or any portion of the Shares which have
not been released from the repurchase option at such time at the
original purchase price per share ($ .001) ("Repurchase Option").
Said Repurchase Option shall be exercised by the Company by
written notice to the Purchaser or his executor (with a copy to
the Escrow Holder (as defined below)) and, at the Company's
option, (i) by delivery to the Purchaser or his executor with
such notice of a check in the amount of the repurchase price for
the Shares being repurchased, or (ii) by cancellation by the
Company of an amount of the Purchaser's indebtedness to the
Company equal to the repurchase price for the Shares being
repurchased, or (iii) by a combination of (i) and (ii) so that
the combined payment and cancellation of indebtedness equals such
repurchase price.  Upon delivery of such notice and the payment
of the repurchase price in any of the ways described above, the
Company shall become the legal and beneficial owner of the Shares
being repurchased and all rights and interests therein or
relating thereto, and the Company shall have the right to retain
and transfer to its own name the number of Shares being
repurchased by the Company.
b. Whenever the Company shall have the right to repurchase Shares
hereunder, the Company may designate and assign one or more
employees, officers, directors or stockholders of the Company or
other persons or organizations to exercise all or a part of the
Company's repurchase rights under this Agreement and purchase all
or a part of such Shares.
5. Release of Shares From Repurchase Option.
a. The shares shall be released from the Company's Repurchase Option
at the rate of 1/48th (208,333.3333 shares) per month over the
four (4) year period following the Effective Date, provided in
each case that the Purchaser's services as an employee of or
director to the Company have not been terminated prior to the
date of any such release.
b. Upon the closing of a change of control, all of the remaining
shares shall be released from the Company's Repurchase Option.  A
"change of control" shall mean a merger or consolidation of the
Company with or into another corporation, entity or person (where
the stockholders of the Company immediately prior to such merger
or consolidation hold less than 50% of the capital stock of the
surviving corporation immediately following the merger or
consolidation), or the sale of all or substantially all of the
Company's assets to another corporation, entity or person.  In
addition, all of the remaining shares shall be released from the
Company's Repurchase Option if Purchaser is not elected as a
member of the Company's Board of Directors; provided, however
that a voluntary resignation from the Board by Purchaser or
Purchaser's voluntary election to not stand for election to the
Board shall not cause the remaining shares to be released from
the Repurchase Option.
6. Restriction on Transfer.  Except for the escrow described in Section 7
or transfer of the Shares to the Company or its assignees contemplated
by this Agreement, none of the Shares nor any beneficial interest
therein shall be transferred, encumbered or otherwise disposed of in
any way until the release of such Shares from the Company's Repurchase
Option in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
7. Escrow of Shares.
a. The Shares issued under this Agreement shall be held by the
Secretary of the Company as escrow holder ("Escrow Holder"),
along with a stock assignment executed by the Purchaser in blank,
until the expiration of the Company's Repurchase Option with
respect to such Shares as set forth above.
b. The Escrow Holder is hereby directed to permit transfer of the
Shares only in accordance with this Agreement or instructions
signed by both parties.  In the event further instructions are
desired by the Escrow Holder, he shall be entitled to rely upon
directions executed by a majority of the authorized number of the
Company's Board of Directors.  The Escrow Holder shall have no
liability for any act or omission hereunder while acting in good
faith in the exercise of his own judgment.
c. If the Company or any assignee exercises its Repurchase Option
hereunder, the Escrow Holder, upon receipt of written notice of
such option exercise from the proposed transferee, shall take all
steps necessary to accomplish such transfer.
d. When the Repurchase Option has been exercised or expires
unexercised or a portion of the Shares has been released from
such Repurchase Option, upon Purchaser's request the Escrow
Holder shall promptly cause a new certificate to be issued for
such released Shares and shall deliver such certificate to the
Purchaser.
e. Subject to the terms hereof, the Purchaser shall have all the
rights of a stockholder with respect to such Shares while they
are held in escrow, including without limitation, the right to
vote the Shares and receive any cash dividends declared thereon.
If, from time to time during the term of the Company's Repurchase
Option, there is (i) any stock dividend, stock split or other
change in the Shares, or (ii) any merger or sale of all or
substantially all of the assets or other acquisition of the
Company, any and all new, substituted or additional securities to
which the Purchaser is entitled by reason of his ownership of the
Shares shall be immediately subject to this escrow, deposited
with the Escrow Holder and included thereafter as "Shares" for
purposes of this Agreement and the Company's repurchase option.
8. Legends.  The share certificate evidencing the Shares issued hereunder
shall be endorsed with the following legends:
a. "THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED
FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE
SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF.  NO SUCH SALE OR DISPOSITION MAY BE
EFFECTED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATED
THERETO OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE COMPANY THAT
SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1933".
b. "THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE TRANSFERRED
ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
COMPANY AND THE STOCKHOLDER, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE WITH THE
SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY."
c. Any legend required to be placed thereon by applicable state
securities laws.
9. Investment Representations; Restriction on Transfer.
a. In connection with the purchase of the Shares, the Purchaser
represents to the Company the following:
i. He is aware of the Company's business affairs and financial
condition and has acquired sufficient information about the
Company to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to
acquire the securities.  He is purchasing these securities
for investment for his own account only and not with a view
to, or for resale in connection with, any "distribution"
thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933
(the "Securities Act").
ii. He understands that the securities have not been registered
under the Securities Act by reason of a specific exemption
therefrom, which exemption depends upon, among other
things, the bona fide nature of his investment intent as
expressed herein. In this connection, he understands that,
in view of the Securities and Exchange Commission
("Commission"), the statutory basis for such exemption may
not be present if his representations meant that his
present intention was to hold these securities for a
minimum capital gains period under the tax statutes, for a
deferred sale, for a market rise, for a sale if the market
does not rise, or for a year or any other fixed period in
the future.
iii. He further acknowledges and understands that the securities
must be held indefinitely unless they are subsequently
registered under the Securities Act or an exemption from
such registration is available.  He further acknowledges
and understands that the Company is under no obligation to
register the securities.  He understands that the
certificate evidencing the securities will be imprinted
with a legend which prohibits the transfer of the
securities unless they are registered or such registration
is not required in the opinion of counsel for the Company.
iv. He is aware of the adoption of Rule 144 by the Commission,
promulgated under the Securities Act, which permits limited
public resale of securities acquired in a non-public
offering subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
v. He further acknowledges that in the event all of the
requirements of Rule 144 are not met, compliance with
Regulation A or some other registration exemption will be
required; and that although Rule 144 is not exclusive, the
staff of the Commission has expressed its opinion that
persons proposing to sell private placement securities
other than in a registered offering and other than pursuant
to Rule 144 will have a substantial burden of proof in
establishing that an exemption from registration is
available for such offers or sales and that such persons
and the brokers who participate in the transactions do so
at their own risk.
b. The Purchaser agrees, in connection with the Company's initial
public offering of the Company's securities, (i) not to sell,
make short sales of, loan, grant any options for the purchase of,
or otherwise dispose of any shares of Common Stock of the Company
held by the Purchaser (other than those shares included in the
registration) without the prior written consent of the Company or
the underwriters managing such initial underwritten public
offering of the Company's securities for up to one hundred eighty
(180) days from the effective date of such registration and
(ii) further agrees to execute any agreement reflecting (i) above
as may be requested by the underwriters at the time of the public
offering.
10. Adjustment for Stock Split.  All references to the number of Shares and
the purchase price of the Shares in this Agreement shall be
appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or
other change in the Shares which may be made by the Company after the
date of this Agreement.
11. General Provisions.
a. This Agreement shall be governed by the internal laws of the
State of Delaware.  This Agreement represents the entire
agreement between the parties with respect to the purchase of
Common Stock by the Purchaser, may only be modified or amended in
writing signed by both parties and satisfies all of the Company's
obligations to the Purchaser with regard to the issuance or sale
of securities.
b. Any notice, demand or request required or permitted to be given
by either the Company or the Purchaser pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given when
delivered personally or deposited in the U.S. mail, First Class
with postage prepaid, and addressed to the parties at the
addresses of the parties set forth at the end of this Agreement
or such other address as a party may request by notifying the
other in writing.
Any notice to the Escrow Holder shall be sent to the Company's address
with a copy to the other party not sending the notice.
c. The rights and benefits of the Company under this Agreement shall
be transferable to any one or more persons or entities, and all
covenants and agreements hereunder shall inure to the benefit of,
and be enforceable by the Company's successors and assigns. The
rights and obligations of the Purchaser under this Agreement may
only be assigned with the prior written consent of the Company.
d. Either party's failure to enforce any provision or provisions of
this Agreement shall not in any way be construed as a waiver of
any such provision or provisions, nor prevent that party
thereafter from enforcing each and every other provision of this
Agreement.  The rights granted both parties herein are cumulative
and shall not constitute a waiver of either party's right to
assert all other legal remedies available to it under the
circumstances.
e. The Purchaser agrees upon request to execute any further
documents or instruments necessary or desirable to carry out the
purposes or intent of this Agreement.
f. The Purchaser understands that he (and not the Company) shall be
responsible for his own federal, state, local or foreign tax
liability and any of his other tax consequences that may arise as
a result of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.  The
Purchaser shall rely solely on the determinations of his tax
advisors or his own determinations, and not on any statements or
representations by the Company or any of its agents, with regard
to all such tax matters.  The Purchaser shall notify the Company
in writing if the Purchaser files an election pursuant to
Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended,
with the Internal Revenue Service within thirty (30) days from
the date of the sale of the Shares hereunder.  The Company
intends, in the event it does not receive from the Purchaser
evidence of such filing, to claim a tax deduction for any amount
which would be taxable to the Purchaser in the absence of such an
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        IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement as of
the day and year first set forth above.

DEVCLICK.COM, INC.                      PURCHASER:
A Delaware corporation

/s/ Paul D. Levy               /s/ Michael T. Devlin
Paul D. Levy                    Michael T. Devlin
Chairman of the Board


EXHIBIT A
 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
        The business plan and any and all ideas or any other intellectual
property which Purchaser may own or have rights to relating to the business
of the Company.


CONSENT OF SPOUSE
I,Bobbie Devlin, spouse of Michael T. Devlin, have read and
approve the foregoing Agreement.  In consideration of granting of the right
to my spouse to purchase shares of _______ Common Stock, as set forth
in the Agreement, I hereby appoint my spouse as my attorney-in-fact in
respect to the exercise of any rights under the Agreement and agree to be
bound by the provisions of the Agreement insofar as I may have any rights in
said Agreement or any shares issued pursuant thereto under the marital
property laws of the State of ____________ or similar laws relating to
marital property in effect in the state of our residence as of the date of
the signing of the foregoing Agreement.
Dated:____________________
/s/ Bobbie Devlin
Signature

ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED I, ____________________ hereby sell, assign and
transfer to _____________________ (________) shares of the Common Stock of
_____________ (the "Company") standing in my name on the books of the Company
represented by Certificate No. __________ and do hereby irrevocably
constitute and appoint Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, attorney, to
transfer said stock on the books of the Company with full power of
substitution in the premises.
This Assignment Separate from Certificate may only be used in
accordance with the Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement dated _________,
1999.
Dated:____________________
Signature:/s/ Michael T. Devlin


Instruction:  Please do not fill in any blanks other than the signature line.
The purpose of this assignment is to enable the Company to exercise the
Repurchase Right set forth in the Agreement without requiring additional
signature on the part of Purchaser.


ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b)
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986
The undersigned taxpayer hereby elects, pursuant to the above-referenced
Federal Code, to include in his gross income for the current taxable year,
the amount of any compensation taxable to him in connection with his receipt
of the property described below:
1.      The name, address, taxpayer identification number and taxable year of
the undersigned are as follows:
NAME:                           TAXPAYER: Michael T. Devlin             SPOUSE:
Bobbie Devlin
ADDRESS:  27600 Black Oak Ridge, Forest Hill, CA 95631
IDENTIFICATION NO.:             TAXPAYER:                               SPOUSE:

TAXABLE YEAR:  1999
2.      The property with respect to which the election is made is described as
follows:
10,000,000 shares of Common Stock (the "Shares"), par value $0.001, of
DevClick.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company").
3.      The date on which the property was transferred is:  October 9, 1999.
4.      The property is subject to the following restrictions:
The Company has the right to repurchase a portion of the Shares upon
the happening of certain events.  This right of repurchase lapses with
regard to a portion of the Shares over time.
5.      The fair market value at the time of transfer, determined without
regard to any restriction other than a restriction which by its terms
will never lapse, of such property is:
6.      The amount (if any) paid for such property:
The undersigned has submitted a copy of this statement to the person for whom
the services were performed in connection with the undersigned's receipt of
the above-described property.  The transferee of such property is the person
performing the services in connection with the transfer of said property.
The undersigned understands that the foregoing election may not be revoked
except with the consent of the Commissioner.
Dated: November 1, 1999
Taxpayer  /s/ Michael T. Devlin
The undersigned spouse of taxpayer joins in this election.
Dated: November 1, 1999
Spouse of Taxpayer  /s/ Bobbie Devlin


EX-10.7 8 STAND-ALONE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT WITH PAUL D. LEVY Stand-Alone

                                             CataPULSE INC.
                                  STAND-ALONE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT
Paul D. Levy
Address:

You have been granted a Nonstatutory Stock Option to purchase
shares (the "Shares") of Common Stock of the Company, subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, as follows:
Date of Grant   December 6, 1999
Vesting Commencement Date       December 6, 1999
Exercise Price per Share        $0.03
Total Number of Shares Granted  21,111,111
Total Exercise Price    $633,333.33
Term/Expiration Date:   December 6, 2009
Vesting Schedule:
This Option shall vest and may be exercised (in accordance with
Section 3), in whole or in part, in accordance with the following
schedule:
1/48th of the Shares (439,814.8125 Shares) subject to the Option
shall vest each month after the Vesting Commencement Date, so that the
Option shall be fully vested four (4) years from the Date of Grant,
subject to the Optionee continuing to be a Service Provider on such
dates.
All of the remaining Shares subject to the Option shall vest
immediately prior to the closing of a change of control.  A "change of
control" shall mean a merger or consolidation of the Company with or
into another corporation, entity or person (where the stockholders of
the Company immediately prior to such merger or consolidation hold less
than 50% of the capital stock of the surviving corporation immediately
following the merger or consolidation), or the sale of all or
substantially all of the Company's assets to another corporation,
entity or person.  In addition, all of the remaining Shares subject to
the Option shall vest if Optionee is not elected as a member of the
Company's Board of Directors, is removed (other than for cause) from
the Board of Directors or is not reelected to the Board of Directors,
unless, in either event, Optionee has voluntarily resigned as an
employee of the Company; provided, however that a voluntary resignation
from the Board of Directors by Optionee or Optionee's voluntary
election to not stand for election to the Board of Directors shall not
cause the remaining Shares subject to the Option to vest.
Termination Period
This Option may be exercised, to the extent it is then vested,
within three (3) months after Optionee ceases to be a Service Provider
in accordance with Section 8 of this Agreement.  Upon the death or
Disability of the Optionee, this Option may be exercised, to the extent
it is then vested, within twelve (12) months after the Optionee ceases
to be a Service Provider in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of this
Agreement.  In no event shall this Option be exercised later than the
Term/Expiration Date provided.
II. AGREEMENT
1. Definitions.  As used herein, the following definitions
shall apply:
(a) "Agreement" means this stock option agreement between
the Company and Optionee evidencing the terms and conditions of this
Option.
(b) "Applicable Laws" means the requirements relating to
the administration of stock options under U.S. state corporate laws,
U.S. federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or
quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the
applicable laws of any foreign country or jurisdiction that may apply
to this Option.
(c) "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company
or any committee of the Board that has been designated by the Board to
administer this Agreement.
(d) "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
(e) "Common Stock" means the common stock of the Company.
(f) "Company" means CataPULSE Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
(g) "Consultant" means any person, including an advisor,
engaged by the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary to render services to
such entity.
(h) "Director" means a member of the Board.
(i) "Disability" means total and permanent disability as
defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.
(j) "Employee" means any person, including Officers and
Directors, employed by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the
Company.  A Service Provider shall not cease to be an Employee in the
case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii)
transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, its
Parent, any Subsidiary, or any successor.
(k) "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended.
(l) "Fair Market Value" means, as of any date, the value
of Common Stock determined as follows:
(i) If the Common Stock is listed on any
established stock exchange or a national market system, including
without limitation The Nasdaq National Market or The Nasdaq SmallCap
Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market, its Fair Market Value shall be the
closing sales price for such stock (or the closing bid, if no sales
were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system for the last market
trading day prior to the time of determination, as reported in The Wall
Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems
reliable;
(ii) If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a
recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, its
Fair Market Value shall be the mean between the high bid and low asked
prices for the Common Stock on the last market trading day prior to the
day of determination; or
(iii) In the absence of an established market for the
Common Stock, the Fair Market Value thereof shall be determined in good
faith by the Board.
(m) "Nonstatutory Stock Option" means an Option not
intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of
Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
(n) "Notice of Grant" means the written notice, in Part I
of this Agreement, evidencing certain the terms and conditions of this
Option.  The Notice of Grant is part of the Agreement.
(o) "Officer" means a person who is an officer of the
Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(p) "Option" means this stock option.
(q) "Optioned Stock" means the Common Stock subject to
this Option.
(r) "Optionee" means the person named in the Notice of
Grant or such person's successor.
(s) "Parent" means a "parent corporation," whether now or
hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.
(t) "Service Provider" means an individual that serves as
either an Employee, Director or Consultant (as requested by the
Company) for at least twenty-five (25) percent of such individual's
time.
(u) "Share" means a share of the Common Stock, as
adjusted in accordance with Section 11 of this Agreement.
(v) "Subsidiary" means a "subsidiary corporation",
whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the
Code.
2. Grant of Option.  The Board hereby grants to the Optionee
named in the Notice of Grant, attached as Part I of this Agreement, the
Option to purchase the number of Shares, as set forth in the Notice of
Grant, at the exercise price per share set forth in the Notice of Grant
(the "Exercise Price"), subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
3. Exercise of Option.
(a) Right to Exercise.
(i) Subject to subsections 3(a)(ii) and 3(a)(iii)
below, this Option shall be exercisable cumulatively according to the
Vesting Schedule set forth in the Notice of Grant.  Alternatively, at
the election of the Optionee, this Option may be exercised in whole or
in part at any time as to Shares that have not yet vested.  For
purposes of this Agreement, Shares subject to the Option shall vest
based on continued employment of Optionee continuing to be a Service
Provider with the Company.  Vested Shares shall not be subject to the
Company's repurchase right (as set forth in the Restricted Stock
Purchase Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit C-1).
(ii) As a condition to exercising this Option for
unvested Shares, the Optionee shall execute the Restricted Stock
Purchase Agreement.
(iii) This Option may not be exercised for a fraction
of a Share.
(b) Method of Exercise.  This Option is exercisable by
delivery of an exercise notice, in the form attached as Exhibit A (the
"Exercise Notice"), which shall state the election to exercise the
Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is being
exercised (the "Exercised Shares"), and such other representations and
agreements as may be required by the Company.  The Exercise Notice
shall be completed by the Optionee and delivered to Secretary of the
Company.  The Exercise Notice shall be accompanied by payment of the
aggregate Exercise Price as to all Exercised Shares.  This Option shall
be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of such fully
executed Exercise Notice accompanied by such aggregate Exercise Price.
(c) Legal Compliance.  No Shares shall be issued pursuant
to the exercise of this Option unless such issuance and exercise
complies with Applicable Laws.  Assuming such compliance, for income
tax purposes the Exercised Shares shall be considered transferred to
the Optionee on the date the Option is exercised with respect to such
Exercised Shares.
(d) Buyout Provisions.  The Board may at any time offer
to buy out for a payment in cash or Shares an Option previously granted
based on such terms and conditions as the Board shall establish and
communicate to the Optionee at the time that such offer is made.
4. Optionee's Representations.  In the event the Shares have
not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, at
the time this Option is exercised, the Optionee shall, if required by
the Company, concurrently with the exercise of all or any portion of
this Option, deliver to the Company his or her Investment
Representation Statement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
5. Method of Payment.  Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price
shall be by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the
election of the Optionee:
(a) cash or check;
(b) consideration received by the Company under a
cashless exercise program implemented by the Company; or
(c) surrender of other Shares which (i) in the case of
Shares acquired upon exercise of an option, have been owned by the
Optionee for more than six (6) months on the date of surrender, and
(ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the
aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares.
(d) delivery of Optionee's promissory note (the "Note")
in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E, in the amount of the
aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares together with the
execution and delivery by the Optionee of the Security Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit D.  The Note shall bear interest at the
"applicable federal rate" prescribed under the Code and its regulations
at time of purchase, and shall be secured by a pledge of the Shares
purchased by the Note pursuant to the Security Agreement.
6. Non-Transferability of Option.  This Option may not be
transferred in any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of
descent or distribution and may be exercised during the lifetime of
Optionee only by the Optionee.  The terms of this Agreement shall be
binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs, successors and
assigns of the Optionee.
7. Term of Option.  This Option may be exercised only within
the term set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during
such term only in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
8. Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider.  If the
Optionee ceases to be a Service Provider (other than for death or
Disability), this Option may be exercised for a period of three (3)
months after the date of such termination (but in no event later than
the expiration date of this Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant)
to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of such
termination.  To the extent that the Optionee does not exercise this
Option within the time specified herein, the Option shall terminate.
9. Disability of Optionee.  If the Optionee ceases to be a
Service Provider as a result of the Optionee's Disability, this Option
may be exercised for a period of twelve (12) months after the date of
such termination (but in no event later than the expiration date of
this Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant) to the extent that the
Option is vested on the date of such termination.  To the extent that
Optionee does not exercise this Option within the time specified
herein, the Option shall terminate.
10. Death of Optionee.  If the Optionee dies while a Service
Provider, the Option may be exercised at any time within twelve (12)
months following the date of death (but in no event later than the
expiration date of this Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant), by
the Optionee's estate or by a person who acquired the right to exercise
the Option by bequest or inheritance, but only to the extent that the
Option is vested on the date of death.  If, after death, the Optionee's
estate or a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by
bequest or inheritance does not exercise the Option within the time
specified herein, the Option shall terminate.
11. Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization, Dissolution,
Merger or Asset Sale.
(a) Changes in Capitalization.  Subject to any required
action by the stockholders of the Company, the number of shares of
Common Stock covered by this Option, as well as the price per share of
Common Stock covered by this Option, shall be proportionately adjusted
for any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common
Stock resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock
dividend, combination or reclassification of the Common Stock, or any
other increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common
Stock effected without receipt of consideration by the Company;
provided, however, that conversion of any convertible securities of the
Company shall not be deemed to have been "effected without receipt of
consideration."  Such adjustment shall be made by the Board, whose
determination in that respect shall be final, binding and conclusive.
Except as expressly provided herein, no issuance by the Company of
shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of
stock of any class, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof
shall be made with respect to, the number or price of shares of Common
Stock subject to this Option.
(b) Dissolution or Liquidation.  In the event of the
proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Board shall
notify Optionee as soon as practicable prior to the effective date of
such proposed transaction.  The Board in its discretion may provide for
the Optionee to have the right to exercise his or her Option until
fifteen (15) days prior to such transaction as to all of the Optioned
Stock covered thereby, including Shares as to which the Option would
not otherwise be exercisable. The Board may permit the Option to be
exercised contingent upon this transaction. To the extent it has not
been previously exercised, the Option will terminate immediately prior
to the consummation of such proposed action.
12. Lock-Up Period.  Optionee agrees, in connection with the
Company's initial public offering of the Company's securities, (i) not
to sell, make short sales of, loan, grant any options for the purchase
of, or otherwise dispose of any shares of Common Stock of the Company
held by Optionee (other than those shares included in the registration)
without the prior written consent of the Company or the underwriters
managing such initial underwritten public offering of the Company's
securities for up to one hundred eighty (180) days from the effective
date of such registration and (ii) further agrees to execute any
agreement reflecting (i) above as may be requested by the underwriters
at the time of the public offering.
13. Notices.  Any notice to be given to the Company hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the Company at its then
current principal executive office or to such other address as the
Company may hereafter designate to the Optionee by notice as provided
in this Section.  Any notice to be given to the Optionee hereunder
shall be addressed to the Optionee at the address set forth beneath his
signature hereto, or at such other address as the Optionee may
hereafter designate to the Company by notice as provided herein.  A
notice shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally
delivered or mailed by registered or certified mail to the party
entitled to receive it.
14. Tax Consequences.  Some of the federal tax consequences
relating to this Option, as of the date of this Option, are set forth
below.  THIS SUMMARY IS NECESSARILY INCOMPLETE, AND THE TAX LAWS AND
REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  THE OPTIONEE SHOULD CONSULT A TAX
ADVISER BEFORE EXERCISING THIS OPTION OR DISPOSING OF THE SHARES.
(a) Exercising the Option.  The Optionee may incur
regular federal income tax liability upon exercise of a Nonstatutory
Stock Option (an "NSO").  The Optionee will be treated as having
received compensation income (taxable at ordinary income tax rates)
equal to the excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value of the Exercised
Shares on the date of exercise over their aggregate Exercise Price.  If
the Optionee is an Employee or a former Employee, the Company will be
required to withhold from his or her compensation or collect from
Optionee and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount in cash
equal to a percentage of this compensation income at the time of
exercise, and may refuse to honor the exercise and refuse to deliver
Shares if such withholding amounts are not delivered at the time of
exercise.
(b) Disposition of Shares.  If the Optionee holds NSO
Shares for at least one year, any gain realized on disposition of the
Shares will be treated as long-term capital gain for federal income tax
purposes.
(c) Section 83(b) Election for Unvested Shares Purchased
Pursuant to Options.  With respect to the exercise of this Option for
unvested Shares, an election may be filed by the Optionee with the
Internal Revenue Service, within 30 days of the purchase of the Shares,
electing pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code to be taxed currently on
any difference between the purchase price of the Shares and their Fair
Market Value on the date of purchase.  This will result in a
recognition of taxable income to the Optionee on the date of exercise,
measured by the excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value of the Shares,
at the time the Option is exercised over the purchase price for the
Shares.  Absent such an election, taxable income will be measured and
recognized by Optionee at the time or times on which the Company's
repurchase option lapses.  Optionee is strongly encouraged to seek the
advice of his or her own tax consultants in connection with the
purchase of the Shares and the advisability of filing of the Election
under Section 83(b) of the Code.  A form of Election under
Section 83(b) is attached hereto as Exhibit C-5 for reference.
15. Entire Agreement; Governing Law.  This Agreement
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof and supersedes in its entirety all prior
undertakings and agreements of the Company and Optionee with respect to
the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the
Optionee's interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company
and Optionee.  This agreement is governed by the internal substantive
laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California
16. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED SERVICE.  OPTIONEE ACKNOWLEDGES
AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE
HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE WILL
OF THE COMPANY (AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED
AN OPTION OR PURCHASING SHARES HEREUNDER).  OPTIONEE FURTHER
ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT
CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A
SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND
SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH OPTIONEE'S RIGHT OR THE COMPANY'S RIGHT TO
TERMINATE OPTIONEE'S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME,
WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.
By your signature and the signature of the Company's
representative below, you and the Company agree that this Option is
granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.  Optionee has reviewed this Agreement in its entirety, has
had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing
this Agreement and fully understands all provisions of this Agreement.
Optionee hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all
decisions or interpretations of the Board upon any questions relating
to this Agreement.  Optionee further agrees to notify the Company upon
any change in the residence address indicated below.

OPTIONEE                CATAPULSE INC.
/s/ Paul D. Levy       /s/ Michael T. Devlin
Signature

Paul D. Levy            Michael T. Devlin
Print Name

Residence Address



CONSENT OF SPOUSE
The undersigned spouse of Optionee has read and hereby approves
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  In consideration of the
Company's granting his or her spouse the right to purchase Shares as
set forth in this Agreement, the undersigned hereby agrees to be
irrevocably bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and
further agrees that any community property interest shall be similarly
bound.  The undersigned hereby appoints the undersigned's spouse as
attorney-in-fact for the undersigned with respect to any amendment or
exercise of rights under this Agreement.
/s/ Cindy C. Levy
Spouse of Optionee

EXHIBIT A
CATAPULSE INC.
EXERCISE NOTICE

CataPULSE Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA  95014
Attention:

1. Exercise of Option.  Effective as of today, December ___,
1999, the undersigned ("Purchaser") hereby elects to purchase
21,111,111 shares (the "Shares") of the Common Stock of CataPULSE Inc.
(the "Company") under and pursuant to the Stand-Alone Stock Option
Agreement dated December 6, 1999 (the "Option Agreement").  The
purchase price for the Shares shall be $0.03, as required by the Option
Agreement.
2. Delivery of Payment.  Purchaser herewith delivers to the
Company the full purchase price for the Shares.
3. Representations of Purchaser.  Purchaser acknowledges that
Purchaser has received, read and understood the Option Agreement and
agrees to abide by and be bound by its terms and conditions.
4. Rights as Shareholder.  Until the issuance (as evidenced by
the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly
authorized transfer agent of the Company) of the Shares, no right to
vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder shall
exist with respect to the Optioned Stock, notwithstanding the exercise
of the Option.  The Shares so acquired shall be issued to the Optionee
as soon as practicable after exercise of the Option.  No adjustment
will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is
prior to the date of issuance, except as provided in Section 11 of the
Option Agreement.
5. Tax Consultation.  Purchaser understands that Purchaser may
suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Purchaser's purchase or
disposition of the Shares.  Purchaser represents that Purchaser has
consulted with any tax consultants Purchaser deems advisable in
connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that
Purchaser is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.
6. Restrictive Legends and Stop-Transfer Orders.
(a) Legends.  Optionee understands and agrees that the
Company shall cause the legends set forth below or legends substan-
tially equivalent thereto, to be placed upon any certificate(s)
evidencing ownership of the Shares together with any other legends that
may be required by the Company or by state or federal securities laws:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 (THE "ACT") AND MAY NOT BE
OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR
HYPOTHECATED UNLESS AND UNTIL REGISTERED UNDER THE ACT OR,
IN THE OPINION OF COMPANY COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE
ISSUER OF THESE SECURITIES, SUCH OFFER, SALE OR TRANSFER,
PLEDGE OR HYPOTHECATION IS IN COMPLIANCE THEREWITH.
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER, INCLUDING A 180-DAY
MARKET STANDOFF PROVISION, AS SET FORTH IN THE EXERCISE
NOTICE AND THE STAND-ALONE OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
ISSUER AND THE ORIGINAL HOLDER OF THESE SHARES, COPIES OF
WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE
ISSUER.  SUCH TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ARE BINDING ON
TRANSFEREES OF THESE SHARES.
(b) Stop-Transfer Notices.  Optionee agrees that, in
order to ensure compliance with the restrictions referred to herein,
the Company may issue appropriate "stop transfer" instructions to its
transfer agent, if any, and that, if the Company transfers its own
securities, it may make appropriate notations to the same effect in its
own records.
(c) Refusal to Transfer.  The Company shall not be
required (i) to transfer on its books any Shares that have been sold or
otherwise transferred in violation of any of the provisions of this
Exercise Notice or (ii) to treat as owner of such Shares or to accord
the right to vote or pay dividends to any purchaser or other transferee
to whom such Shares shall have been so transferred.
(d) Successors and Assigns.  The Company may assign any
of its rights under this Exercise Notice to single or multiple
assignees, and this Exercise Notice shall inure to the benefit of the
successors and assigns of the Company.  Subject to the restrictions on
transfer herein set forth, this Exercise Notice shall be binding upon
Optionee and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
7. Arbitration. Any dispute or controversy arising out of,
relating to, or concerning any interpretation, construction,
performance or breach of this agreement, shall be settled by
arbitration to be held in Santa Clara County, California, in accordance
with the rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Association.
The arbitrator may grant injunctions or other relief in such dispute or
controversy.  The decision of the arbitrator shall be final, conclusive
and binding on the parties to the arbitration.  Judgment may be entered
on the arbitrator's decision in any court having jurisdiction.  The
Company and Purchaser shall each pay one-half of the costs and expenses
of such arbitration, and each of us shall separately pay our counsel
fees and expenses.
8. Entire Agreement; Governing Law.  The Option Agreement is
incorporated herein by reference.  This Agreement, and the Option
Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior
undertakings and agreements of the Company and Purchaser with respect
to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the
Purchaser's interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company
and Purchaser.  This agreement is governed by the internal substantive
laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California.
Submitted by:                                           Accepted by:
OPTIONEE                CATAPULSE INC.
/s/ Paul D. Levy        /s/ Michael T. Devlin
Signature               Michael T. Devlin


Paul D. Levy
Print Name

Address
                18880 Homestead Road
                Cupertino, CA  95014

                                             Date Received: December 6,1999



EXHIBIT B
INVESTMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT

OPTIONEE:       Paul D. Levy
COMPANY:        CATAPULSE INC.
SECURITY:       COMMON STOCK
AMOUNT: 21,111,111 Shares
DATE:           December 6, 1999

In connection with the purchase of the above-listed Securities,
the undersigned Optionee represents to the Company the following:
(a) Optionee is aware of the Company's business affairs
and financial condition and has acquired sufficient information about
the Company to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire
the Securities.  Optionee is acquiring these Securities for investment
for Optionee's own account only and not with a view to, or for resale
in connection with, any "distribution" thereof within the meaning of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").
(b) Optionee acknowledges and understands that the
Securities constitute "restricted securities" under the Securities Act
and have not been registered under the Securities Act in reliance upon
a specific exemption therefrom, which exemption depends upon, among
other things, the bona fide nature of Optionee's investment intent as
expressed herein.  In this connection, Optionee understands that, in
the view of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the statutory basis
for such exemption may be unavailable if Optionee's representation was
predicated solely upon a present intention to hold these Securities for
the minimum capital gains period specified under tax statutes, for a
deferred sale, for or until an increase or decrease in the market price
of the Securities, or for a period of one year or any other fixed
period in the future.  Optionee further understands that the Securities
must be held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under
the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available.
Optionee further acknowledges and understands that the Company is under
no obligation to register the Securities.  Optionee understands that
the certificate evidencing the Securities will be imprinted with a
legend which prohibits the transfer of the Securities unless they are
registered or such registration is not required in the opinion of
counsel satisfactory to the Company, and any other legend required
under applicable state securities laws.
(c) Optionee is familiar with the provisions of Rule 701
and Rule 144, each promulgated under the Securities Act, which, in
substance, permit limited public resale of "restricted securities"
acquired, directly or indirectly from the issuer thereof, in a non-
public offering subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
Rule 701 provides that if the issuer qualifies under Rule 701 at the
time of the grant of the Option to the Optionee, the exercise will be
exempt from registration under the Securities Act.  In the event the
Company becomes subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ninety (90) days
thereafter (or such longer period as any market stand-off agreement may
require) the Securities exempt under Rule 701 may be resold, subject to
the satisfaction of certain of the conditions specified by Rule 144,
including:  (1) the resale being made through a broker in an
unsolicited "broker's transaction" or in transactions directly with a
market maker (as said term is defined under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934); and, in the case of an affiliate, (2) the availability of
certain public information about the Company, (3) the amount of
Securities being sold during any three month period not exceeding the
limitations specified in Rule 144(e), and (4) the timely filing of a
Form 144, if applicable.
                In the event that the Company does not qualify under
Rule 701 at the time of grant of the Option, then the Securities may be
resold in certain limited circumstances subject to the provisions of
Rule 144, which requires the resale to occur not less than one year
after the later of the date the Securities were sold by the Company or
the date the Securities were sold by an affiliate of the Company,
within the meaning of Rule 144; and, in the case of acquisition of the
Securities by an affiliate, or by a non-affiliate who subsequently
holds the Securities less than two years, the satisfaction of the
conditions set forth in sections (1), (2), (3) and (4) of the paragraph
immediately above.
(d) Optionee further understands that in the event all of
the applicable requirements of Rule 701 or 144 are not satisfied,
registration under the Securities Act, compliance with Regulation A, or
some other registration exemption will be required; and that,
notwithstanding the fact that Rules 144 and 701 are not exclusive, the
Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has expressed its
opinion that persons proposing to sell private placement securities
other than in a registered offering and otherwise than pursuant to
Rules 144 or 701 will have a substantial burden of proof in
establishing that an exemption from registration is available for such
offers or sales, and that such persons and their respective brokers who
participate in such transactions do so at their own risk.  Optionee
understands that no assurances can be given that any such other
registration exemption will be available in such event.

                                                Signature of Optionee:
                                                /s/ Paul D. Levy



                                                Date: December 6, 1999

EXHIBIT C-1
CATAPULSE INC.
RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made between Michael T. Devlin (the
"Purchaser") and CataPULSE Inc. (the "Company") as of December 6,
1999.
RECITALS
A.      Pursuant to the exercise of the stock option granted to
Purchaser under the Stand-Alone Stock Option Agreement (the "Option
Agreement") dated December 6, 1999 by and between the Company and
Purchaser, which such Option Agreement is hereby incorporated by
reference, Purchaser has elected to purchase 21,111,111 of those shares
which have not become vested under the vesting schedule set forth in
the Option Agreement ("Unvested Shares").  The Unvested Shares and the
shares subject to the Option Agreement which have become vested are
sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Shares."
B.      As required by the Option Agreement, as a condition to
Purchaser's election to exercise the Option, Purchaser must execute
this Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement, which sets forth the rights
and obligations of the parties with respect to Shares acquired upon
exercise of the Option.
1. Repurchase Option.
(a) If Purchaser's status as a Service Provider is
terminated for any reason, including for cause, death, and disability,
the Company shall have the right and option to purchase from Purchaser,
or Purchaser's personal representative, as the case may be, all of the
Purchaser's Unvested Shares as of the date of such termination at the
price paid by the Purchaser for such Shares (the "Repurchase Option").
(b) Upon the occurrence of a termination, the Company may
exercise its Repurchase Option by delivering personally or by
registered mail, to Purchaser (or his transferee or legal
representative, as the case may be), within ninety (90) days of the
termination, a notice in writing indicating the Company's intention to
exercise the Repurchase Option and setting forth a date for closing not
later than thirty (30) days from the mailing of such notice. The
closing shall take place at the Company's office.  At the closing, the
holder of the certificates for the Unvested Shares being transferred
shall deliver the stock certificate or certificates evidencing the
Unvested Shares, and the Company shall deliver the purchase price
therefor.
(c) At its option, the Company may elect to make payment
for the Unvested Shares to a bank selected by the Company.  The Company
shall avail itself of this option by a notice in writing to Purchaser
stating the name and address of the bank, date of closing, and waiving
the closing at the Company's office.
(d) If the Company does not elect to exercise the
Repurchase Option conferred above by giving the requisite notice within
ninety (90) days following the termination, the Repurchase Option shall
terminate.
(e) The Repurchase Option shall terminate in accordance
with the Vesting Schedule in Optionee's Option Agreement.
2. Transferability of the Shares; Escrow.
(a) Purchaser hereby authorizes and directs the Secretary
of the Company, or such other person designated by the Company, to
transfer the Unvested Shares as to which the Repurchase Option has been
exercised from Purchaser to the Company.
(b) To insure the availability for delivery of
Purchaser's Unvested Shares upon repurchase by the Company pursuant to
the Repurchase Option under Section 1, Purchaser hereby appoints the
Secretary, or any other person designated by the Company as escrow
agent, as its attorney-in-fact to sell, assign and transfer unto the
Company, such Unvested Shares, if any, repurchased by the Company
pursuant to the Repurchase Option and shall, upon execution of this
Agreement, deliver and deposit with the Secretary of the Company, or
such other person designated by the Company, the share certificates
representing the Unvested Shares, together with the stock assignment
duly endorsed in blank, attached hereto as Exhibit C-2.  The Unvested
Shares and stock assignment shall be held by the Secretary in escrow,
pursuant to the Joint Escrow Instructions of the Company and Purchaser
attached as Exhibit C-3 hereto, until the Company exercises its
purchase right as provided in Section 1, until such Unvested Shares are
vested, or until such time as this Agreement no longer is in effect.
As a further condition to the Company's obligations under this
Agreement, the spouse of the Purchaser, if any, shall execute and
deliver to the Company the Consent of Spouse attached hereto as Exhibit
C-4.  Upon vesting of the Unvested Shares, the escrow agent shall
promptly deliver to the Purchaser the certificate or certificates
representing such Shares in the escrow agent's possession belonging to
the Purchaser, and the escrow agent shall be discharged of all further
obligations hereunder; provided, however, that the escrow agent shall
nevertheless retain such certificate or certificates as escrow agent if
so required pursuant to other restrictions imposed pursuant to this
Agreement.
(c) The Company, or its designee, shall not be liable for
any act it may do or omit to do with respect to holding the Shares in
escrow and while acting in good faith and in the exercise of its
judgment.
(d) Transfer or sale of the Shares is subject to
restrictions on transfer imposed by any applicable state and federal
securities laws.  Any transferee shall hold such Shares subject to all
the provisions hereof and the Exercise Notice executed by the Purchaser
with respect to any Unvested Shares purchased by Purchaser and shall
acknowledge the same by signing a copy of this Agreement.
3. Ownership, Voting Rights, Duties.  This Agreement shall not
affect in any way the ownership, voting rights or other rights or
duties of Purchaser, except as specifically provided herein.
4. Legends.  The share certificate evidencing the Shares
issued hereunder shall be endorsed with the following legend (in
addition to any legend required under applicable state securities
laws):
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS UPON TRANSFER AND RIGHTS OF REPURCHASE
AS SET FORTH IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE
STOCKHOLDER, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY.
5. Adjustment for Stock Split.  All references to the number
of Shares and the purchase price of the Shares in this Agreement shall
be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or
other change in the Shares which may be made by the Company after the
date of this Agreement.
6. Notices.  Notices required hereunder shall be given in
person or by registered mail to the address of Purchaser shown on the
records of the Company, and to the Company at their respective
principal executive offices.
7. Survival of Terms.  This Agreement shall apply to and bind
Purchaser and the Company and their respective permitted assignees and
transferees, heirs, legatees, executors, administrators and legal
successors.
8. Section 83(b) Election.  Purchaser hereby acknowledges that
he or she has been informed that, with respect to the exercise of an
option for Unvested Shares, an election may be filed by the Purchaser
with the Internal Revenue Service, within 30 days of the purchase of
the Shares, electing pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code to be taxed
currently on any difference between the purchase price of the Shares
and their Fair Market Value on the date of purchase.  This will result
in a recognition of taxable income to the Purchaser on the date of
exercise, measured by the excess, if any, of the fair market value of
the Shares, at the time the option is exercised over the purchase price
for the Shares.  Absent such an election, taxable income will be
measured and recognized by Purchaser at the time or times on which the
Company's Repurchase Option lapses.  Purchaser is strongly encouraged
to seek the advice of his or her own tax consultants in connection with
the purchase of the Shares and the advisability of filing of the
Election under Section 83(b) of the Code.  A form of Election under
Section 83(b) is attached hereto as Exhibit C-5 for reference.
        PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS PURCHASER'S SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT THE COMPANY'S TO FILE TIMELY THE ELECTION UNDER
SECTION 83(b), EVEN IF PURCHASER REQUESTS THE COMPANY OR ITS
REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE THIS FILING ON PURCHASER'S BEHALF.
9. Representations.  Purchaser has reviewed with his own tax
advisors the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of this
investment and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Purchaser is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements
or representations of the Company or any of its agents.  Purchaser
understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be responsible
for his or her own tax liability that may arise as a result of this
investment or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
10. Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by the
internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of
California.
Purchaser represents that he or she has read this Agreement
and is familiar with its terms and provisions.  Purchaser hereby agrees
to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or
interpretations of the Board upon any questions arising under this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is deemed made as of the date
first set forth above.

                        CATAPULSE INC.
                        /s/ Michael T. Devlin
                        Michael T. Devlin

                        PURCHASER
                        /s/ Paul D. Levy
                        Signature
                        Paul D. Levy
                        Printed Name

                        Soc. Sec. No.
                        Address:




EXHIBIT C-2
ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED I, __________________________, hereby sell,
assign and transfer unto CataPULSE Inc. (__________) shares of the
Common Stock of CataPULSE Inc. standing in my name of the books of said
corporation represented by Certificate No. _____ herewith and do hereby
irrevocably constitute and appoint _____________________________ to
transfer the said stock on the books of the within named corporation
with full power of substitution in the premises.
This Stock Assignment may be used only in accordance with the
Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement between CataPULSE Inc. and the
undersigned dated ______________, ____.

Dated: _______________, ____
                                Signature:

INSTRUCTIONS: Please do not fill in any blanks other than the signature
line.  The purpose of this assignment is to enable the Company to
exercise its "repurchase option," as set forth in the Agreement,
without requiring additional signatures on the part of the Purchaser.

EXHIBIT C-3
JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
December 6, 1999
Corporate Assistant Secretary
CataPULSE Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA  95014
Attention:  Michael Charney
Dear Michael:
As Escrow Agent for both CataPULSE Inc. (the "Company"), and the
undersigned purchaser of stock of the Company (the "Purchaser"), you
are hereby authorized and directed to hold the documents delivered to
you pursuant to the terms of that certain Restricted Stock Purchase
Agreement ("Agreement") between the Company and the undersigned, in
accordance with the following instructions:
1. In the event the Company and/or any assignee of the Company
(referred to collectively for convenience herein as the "Company")
exercises the Company's repurchase option set forth in the Agreement,
the Company shall give to Purchaser and you a written notice specifying
the number of shares of stock to be purchased, the purchase price, and
the time for a closing hereunder at the principal office of the
Company.  Purchaser and the Company hereby irrevocably authorize and
direct you to close the transaction contemplated by such notice in
accordance with the terms of said notice.
2. At the closing, you are directed (a) to date the stock
assignments necessary for the transfer in question, (b) to fill in the
number of shares being transferred, and (c) to deliver same, together
with the certificate evidencing the shares of stock to be transferred,
to the Company or its assignee, against the simultaneous delivery to
you of the purchase price (by cash, a check, or some combination
thereof) for the number of shares of stock being purchased pursuant to
the exercise of the Company's repurchase option.
3. Purchaser irrevocably authorizes the Company to deposit
with you any certificates evidencing shares of stock to be held by you
hereunder and any additions and substitutions to said shares as defined
in the Agreement.  Purchaser does hereby irrevocably constitute and
appoint you as Purchaser's attorney-in-fact and agent for the term of
this escrow to execute with respect to such securities all documents
necessary or appropriate to make such securities negotiable and to
complete any transaction herein contemplated, including but not limited
to the filing with any applicable state blue sky authority of any
required applications for consent to, or notice of transfer of, the
securities.  Subject to the provisions of this paragraph 3, Purchaser
shall exercise all rights and privileges of a stockholder of the
Company while the stock is held by you.
4. Upon written request of the Purchaser, but no more than
once per calendar year, unless the Company's repurchase option has been
exercised, you will deliver to Purchaser a certificate or certificates
representing so many shares of stock as are not then subject to the
Company's repurchase option.  Within 120 days after cessation of
Purchaser's continuous employment by or services to the Company, or any
parent or subsidiary of the Company, you will deliver to Purchaser a
certificate or certificates representing the aggregate number of shares
held or issued pursuant to the Agreement and not purchased by the
Company or its assignees pursuant to exercise of the Company's
repurchase option.
5. If at the time of termination of this escrow you should
have in your possession any documents, securities, or other property
belonging to Purchaser, you shall deliver all of the same to Purchaser
and shall be discharged of all further obligations hereunder.
6. Your duties hereunder may be altered, amended, modified or
revoked only by a writing signed by all of the parties hereto.
7. You shall be obligated only for the performance of such
duties as are specifically set forth herein and may rely and shall be
protected in relying or refraining from acting on any instrument
reasonably believed by you to be genuine and to have been signed or
presented by the proper party or parties.  You shall not be personally
liable for any act you may do or omit to do hereunder as Escrow Agent
or as attorney-in-fact for Purchaser while acting in good faith, and
any act done or omitted by you pursuant to the advice of your own
attorneys shall be conclusive evidence of such good faith.
8. You are hereby expressly authorized to disregard any and
all warnings given by any of the parties hereto or by any other person
or corporation, excepting only orders or process of courts of law and
are hereby expressly authorized to comply with and obey orders,
judgments or decrees of any court.  In case you obey or comply with any
such order, judgment or decree, you shall not be liable to any of the
parties hereto or to any other person, firm or corporation by reason of
such compliance, notwithstanding any such order, judgment or decree
being subsequently reversed, modified, annulled, set aside, vacated or
found to have been entered without jurisdiction.
9. You shall not be liable in any respect on account of the
identity, authorities or rights of the parties executing or delivering
or purporting to execute or deliver the Agreement or any documents or
papers deposited or called for hereunder.
10. You shall not be liable for the outlawing of any rights
under the Statute of Limitations with respect to these Joint Escrow
Instructions or any documents deposited with you.
11. You shall be entitled to employ such legal counsel and
other experts as you may deem necessary properly to advise you in
connection with your obligations hereunder, may rely upon the advice of
such counsel, and may pay such counsel reasonable compensation
therefor.
12. Your responsibilities as Escrow Agent hereunder shall
terminate if you shall cease to be an officer or agent of the Company
or if you shall resign by written notice to each party.  In the event
of any such termination, the Company shall appoint a successor Escrow
Agent.
13. If you reasonably require other or further instruments in
connection with these Joint Escrow Instructions or obligations in
respect hereto, the necessary parties hereto shall join in furnishing
such instruments.
14. It is understood and agreed that should any dispute arise
with respect to the delivery and/or ownership or right of possession of
the securities held by you hereunder, you are authorized and directed
to retain in your possession without liability to anyone all or any
part of said securities until such disputes shall have been settled
either by mutual written agreement of the parties concerned or by a
final order, decree or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction
after the time for appeal has expired and no appeal has been perfected,
but you shall be under no duty whatsoever to institute or defend any
such proceedings.
15. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given
in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery
or upon deposit in the United States Post Office, by registered or
certified mail with postage and fees prepaid, addressed to each of the
other parties thereunto entitled at the following addresses or at such
other addresses as a party may designate by ten days' advance written
notice to each of the other parties hereto.
        COMPANY:                CataPULSE Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA  95014
                                Attention:  Paul D. Levy
        PURCHASER:      Paul D. Levy


        ESCROW AGENT:   Corporate Assistant Secretary
                                CataPULSE Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA  95014
                                Attention:  Michael Charney
16. By signing these Joint Escrow Instructions, you become a
party hereto only for the purpose of said Joint Escrow Instructions;
you do not become a party to the Agreement.
17. This instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective successors and
permitted assigns.
18. These Joint Escrow Instructions shall be governed by the
internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of
California.
                        CATAPULSE INC.
                       /s/ Michael T. Devlin
                        Michael T. Devlin
                        Chief Executive Officer
                        PURCHASER
                       /s/ Paul D. Levy
                        Signature
                        Paul D. Levy
                        Typed or Printed Name
                        ESCROW AGENT
                       /s/ Michael Charney
                        Corporate Assistant Secretary


EXHIBIT C-4
CONSENT OF SPOUSE
        I, Cindy C. Levy, spouse of Michael T. Devlin, have read
and approve the foregoing Agreement.  In consideration of granting of
the right to my spouse to purchase shares of Common Stock of CataPULSE
Inc., as set forth in the Agreement, I hereby appoint my spouse as my
attorney-in-fact in respect to the exercise of any rights under the
Agreement and agree to be bound by the provisions of the Agreement
insofar as I may have any rights in said Agreement or any shares issued
pursuant thereto under the community property laws or similar laws
relating to marital property in effect in the state of our residence as
of the date of the signing of the foregoing Agreement.
Dated: December 6, 1999
                                                   /s/ Cindy C. Levy
                                                        Signature


EXHIBIT C-5
ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b)
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

                                                Taxpayer
The undersigned spouse of taxpayer joins in this election.
Dated: December 20, 1999
Cindy C. Levy
                                                Spouse of Taxpayer

EXHIBIT D
SECURITY AGREEMENT
This Security Agreement is made as of December 6, 1999, between
CataPULSE Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Pledgee"), and Michael T.
Devlin ("Pledgor").
Recitals
Pursuant to Pledgor's election to purchase shares of Pledgee's
common stock ("Common Stock") under the Stand-Alone Stock Option
Agreement dated December 6, 1999 (the "Option"), between Pledgor and
Pledgee, and Pledgor's election under the terms of the Option to pay
for such shares with his promissory note (the "Note"), Pledgor has
purchased 21,111,111 shares of Pledgee's Common Stock (the "Shares") at
a price of $0.03 per share, for a total purchase price of $633,333.33.
The Note and the obligations thereunder are as set forth in Exhibit E
to the Option.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
1. Creation and Description of Security Interest.  In consid-
eration of the transfer of the Shares to Pledgor under the Option
Agreement, Pledgor, pursuant to the California Commercial Code, hereby
pledges all of such Shares (herein sometimes referred to as the
"Collateral") represented by certificate number ______, duly endorsed
in blank or with executed stock powers, and herewith delivers said
certificate to the Secretary of Pledgee ("Pledgeholder"), who shall
hold said certificate subject to the terms and conditions of this Secu-
rity Agreement.
The pledged stock (together with an executed blank stock assign-
ment for use in transferring all or a portion of the Shares to Pledgee
if, as and when required pursuant to this Security Agreement) shall be
held by the Pledgeholder as security for the repayment of the Note, and
any extensions or renewals thereof, to be executed by Pledgor pursuant
to the terms of the Option, and the Pledgeholder shall not encumber or
dispose of such Shares except in accordance with the provisions of this
Security Agreement.
2. Pledgor's Representations and Covenants.  To induce Pledgee
to enter into this Security Agreement, Pledgor represents and covenants
to Pledgee, its successors and assigns, as follows:
(a) Payment of Indebtedness.  Pledgor will pay the prin-
cipal sum of the Note secured hereby, together with interest thereon,
at the time and in the manner provided in the Note.
(b) Encumbrances.  The Shares are free of all other
encumbrances, defenses and liens, and Pledgor will not further encumber
the Shares without the prior written consent of Pledgee.
(c) Margin Regulations.  In the event that Pledgee's
Common Stock is now or later becomes margin-listed by the Federal
Reserve Board and Pledgee is classified as a "lender" within the
meaning of the regulations under Part 207 of Title 12 of the Code of
Federal Regulations ("Regulation G"), Pledgor agrees to cooperate with
Pledgee in making any amendments to the Note or providing any
additional collateral as may be necessary to comply with such
regulations.
3. Voting Rights.  During the term of this pledge and so long
as all payments of principal and interest are made as they become due
under the terms of the Note, Pledgor shall have the right to vote all
of the Shares pledged hereunder.
4. Stock Adjustments.  In the event that during the term of
the pledge any stock dividend, reclassification, readjustment or other
changes are declared or made in the capital structure of Pledgee, all
new, substituted and additional shares or other securities issued by
reason of any such change shall be delivered to and held by the Pledgee
under the terms of this Security Agreement in the same manner as the
Shares originally pledged hereunder.  In the event of substitution of
such securities, Pledgor, Pledgee and Pledgeholder shall cooperate and
execute such documents as are reasonable so as to provide for the
substitution of such Collateral and, upon such substitution, references
to "Shares" in this Security Agreement shall include the substituted
shares of capital stock of Pledgor as a result thereof.
5. Options and Rights.  In the event that, during the term of
this pledge, subscription Options or other rights or options shall be
issued in connection with the pledged Shares, such rights, Options and
options shall be the property of Pledgor and, if exercised by Pledgor,
all new stock or other securities so acquired by Pledgor as it relates
to the pledged Shares then held by Pledgeholder shall be immediately
delivered to Pledgeholder, to be held under the terms of this Security
Agreement in the same manner as the Shares pledged.
6. Default.  Pledgor shall be deemed to be in default of the
Note and of this Security Agreement in the event:
(a) Payment of principal or interest on the Note shall be
delinquent for a period of 10 days or more; or
(b) Pledgor fails to perform any of the covenants set
forth in the Option or contained in this Security Agreement for a
period of 10 days after written notice thereof from Pledgee.
In the case of an event of Default, as set forth above,
Pledgee shall have the right to accelerate payment of the Note upon
notice to Pledgor, and Pledgee shall thereafter be entitled to pursue
its remedies under the California Commercial Code.
7. Release of Collateral.  Subject to any applicable contrary
rules under Regulation G, there shall be released from this pledge a
portion of the pledged Shares held by Pledgeholder hereunder upon
payments of the principal of the Note.  The number of the pledged
Shares which shall be released shall be that number of full Shares
which bears the same proportion to the initial number of Shares pledged
hereunder as the payment of principal bears to the initial full
principal amount of the Note.
8. Withdrawal or Substitution of Collateral.  Pledgor shall
not sell, withdraw, pledge, substitute or otherwise dispose of all or
any part of the Collateral without the prior written consent of
Pledgee.
9. Term.  This pledge of Shares shall continue until the
payment of all indebtedness secured hereby, at which time the remaining
pledged stock shall be promptly delivered to Pledgor, subject to the
provisions for prior release of a portion of the Collateral as provided
in paragraph 7 above.
10. Insolvency.  Pledgor agrees that if a bankruptcy or insol-
vency proceeding is instituted by or against it, or if a receiver is
appointed for the property of Pledgor, or if Pledgor makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors, the entire amount unpaid on
the Note shall become immediately due and payable, and Pledgee may
proceed as provided in the case of default.
11. Pledgeholder Liability.  In the absence of willful or gross
negligence, Pledgeholder shall not be liable to any party for any of
his acts, or omissions to act, as Pledgeholder.
12. Invalidity of Particular Provisions.  Pledgor and Pledgee
agree that the enforceability or invalidity of any provision or
provisions of this Security Agreement shall not render any other
provision or provisions herein contained unenforceable or invalid.
13. Successors or Assigns.  Pledgor and Pledgee agree that all
of the terms of this Security Agreement shall be binding on their
respective successors and assigns, and that the term "Pledgor" and the
term "Pledgee" as used herein shall be deemed to include, for all
purposes, the respective designees, successors, assigns, heirs,
executors and administrators.
14. Governing Law.  This Security Agreement shall be
interpreted and governed under the internal substantive laws, but not
the choice of law rules, of California.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
PLEDGOR                        /s/ Paul D. Levy
                                Signature
                                Paul D. Levy
                                Print Name
                Address:

PLEDGEE                 CATAPULSE INC.,
                                a Delaware corporation
                               /s/ Michael T. Devlin
                                Michael T. Devlin

PLEDGEHOLDER                   /s/ Michael Charney
                                Assistant Secretary of
                                CataPULSE Inc.

EXHIBIT E
NOTE
$633,333.33                                          Cupertino, California

December 6, 1999
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Michael T. Devlin promises to pay to
CataPULSE Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), or order, the
principal sum of Six Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty
Three Dollars and Thirty Three Cents ($633,333.33), together with
interest on the unpaid principal hereof from the date hereof at the
rate of  6.11 percent (6.11%) per annum, compounded
semiannually.
Principal and interest shall be due and payable on December 6,
2004.  Payment of principal and interest shall be made in lawful money
of the United States of America.
The undersigned may at any time prepay all or any portion of the
principal or interest owing hereunder.
This Note is subject to the terms of the Stand-Alone Stock Option
Agreement, dated as of December 6, 1999.  This Note is secured in part
by a pledge of the Company's common stock under the terms of a Security
Agreement of even date herewith and is subject to all the provisions
thereof.
The holder of this Note shall have full recourse against the
undersigned, and shall not be required to proceed against the
collateral securing this Note in the event of default.
In the event the undersigned shall cease to be an employee,
director or consultant of the Company for any reason, this Note shall,
at the option of the Company, be accelerated, and the whole unpaid
balance on this Note of principal and accrued interest shall be
immediately due and payable.
Should any action be instituted for the collection of this Note,
the reasonable costs and attorneys' fees therein of the holder shall be
paid by the undersigned.

                Paul D. Levy




EX-10.8
9
STAND-ALONE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT WITH MICHAEL T. DEVLIN




Stand-Alone Devlin




                                            CataPULSE INC.
                                 STAND-ALONE STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

I. NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT
Michael T. Devlin
Address:

You have been granted a Nonstatutory Stock Option to purchase
shares (the "Shares") of Common Stock of the Company, subject to the
terms and conditions of this Agreement, as follows:
Date of Grant   December 6, 1999
Vesting Commencement Date       December 6, 1999
Exercise Price per Share        $0.03
Total Number of Shares Granted  21,111,111
Total Exercise Price    $633,333.33
Term/Expiration Date:   December 6, 2009
Vesting Schedule:
This Option shall vest and may be exercised (in accordance with
Section 3), in whole or in part, in accordance with the following
schedule:
1/48th of the Shares (439,814.8125 Shares) subject to the Option
shall vest each month after the Vesting Commencement Date, so that the
Option shall be fully vested four (4) years from the Date of Grant,
subject to the Optionee continuing to be a Service Provider on such
dates.
All of the remaining Shares subject to the Option shall vest
immediately prior to the closing of a change of control.  A "change of
control" shall mean a merger or consolidation of the Company with or
into another corporation, entity or person (where the stockholders of
the Company immediately prior to such merger or consolidation hold less
than 50% of the capital stock of the surviving corporation immediately
following the merger or consolidation), or the sale of all or
substantially all of the Company's assets to another corporation,
entity or person.  In addition, all of the remaining Shares subject to
the Option shall vest if Optionee is not elected as a member of the
Company's Board of Directors, is removed (other than for cause) from
the Board of Directors or is not reelected to the Board of Directors,
unless, in either event, Optionee has voluntarily resigned as an
employee of the Company; provided, however that a voluntary resignation
from the Board of Directors by Optionee or Optionee's voluntary
election to not stand for election to the Board of Directors shall not
cause the remaining Shares subject to the Option to vest.
Termination Period
This Option may be exercised, to the extent it is then vested,
within three (3) months after Optionee ceases to be a Service Provider
in accordance with Section 8 of this Agreement.  Upon the death or
Disability of the Optionee, this Option may be exercised, to the extent
it is then vested, within twelve (12) months after the Optionee ceases
to be a Service Provider in accordance with Sections 9 and 10 of this
Agreement.  In no event shall this Option be exercised later than the
Term/Expiration Date provided.
II. AGREEMENT
1. Definitions.  As used herein, the following definitions
shall apply:
(a) "Agreement" means this stock option agreement between
the Company and Optionee evidencing the terms and conditions of this
Option.
(b) "Applicable Laws" means the requirements relating to
the administration of stock options under U.S. state corporate laws,
U.S. federal and state securities laws, the Code, any stock exchange or
quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or quoted and the
applicable laws of any foreign country or jurisdiction that may apply
to this Option.
(c) "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company
or any committee of the Board that has been designated by the Board to
administer this Agreement.
(d) "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.
(e) "Common Stock" means the common stock of the Company.
(f) "Company" means CataPULSE Inc., a Delaware
corporation.
(g) "Consultant" means any person, including an advisor,
engaged by the Company or a Parent or Subsidiary to render services to
such entity.
(h) "Director" means a member of the Board.
(i) "Disability" means total and permanent disability as
defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.
(j) "Employee" means any person, including Officers and
Directors, employed by the Company or any Parent or Subsidiary of the
Company.  A Service Provider shall not cease to be an Employee in the
case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii)
transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, its
Parent, any Subsidiary, or any successor.
(k) "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended.
(l) "Fair Market Value" means, as of any date, the value
of Common Stock determined as follows:
(i) If the Common Stock is listed on any
established stock exchange or a national market system, including
without limitation The Nasdaq National Market or The Nasdaq SmallCap
Market of The Nasdaq Stock Market, its Fair Market Value shall be the
closing sales price for such stock (or the closing bid, if no sales
were reported) as quoted on such exchange or system for the last market
trading day prior to the time of determination, as reported in The Wall
Street Journal or such other source as the Administrator deems
reliable;
(ii) If the Common Stock is regularly quoted by a
recognized securities dealer but selling prices are not reported, its
Fair Market Value shall be the mean between the high bid and low asked
prices for the Common Stock on the last market trading day prior to the
day of determination; or
(iii) In the absence of an established market for the
Common Stock, the Fair Market Value thereof shall be determined in good
faith by the Board.
(m) "Nonstatutory Stock Option" means an Option not
intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of
Section 422 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder.
(n) "Notice of Grant" means the written notice, in Part I
of this Agreement, evidencing certain the terms and conditions of this
Option.  The Notice of Grant is part of the Agreement.
(o) "Officer" means a person who is an officer of the
Company within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the
rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
(p) "Option" means this stock option.
(q) "Optioned Stock" means the Common Stock subject to
this Option.
(r) "Optionee" means the person named in the Notice of
Grant or such person's successor.
(s) "Parent" means a "parent corporation," whether now or
hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.
(t) "Service Provider" means an individual that serves as
either an Employee, Director or Consultant (as requested by the
Company) for at least twenty-five (25) percent of such individual's
time.
(u) "Share" means a share of the Common Stock, as
adjusted in accordance with Section 11 of this Agreement.
(v) "Subsidiary" means a "subsidiary corporation",
whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the
Code.
2. Grant of Option.  The Board hereby grants to the Optionee
named in the Notice of Grant, attached as Part I of this Agreement, the
Option to purchase the number of Shares, as set forth in the Notice of
Grant, at the exercise price per share set forth in the Notice of Grant
(the "Exercise Price"), subject to the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
3. Exercise of Option.
(a) Right to Exercise.
(i) Subject to subsections 3(a)(ii) and 3(a)(iii)
below, this Option shall be exercisable cumulatively according to the
Vesting Schedule set forth in the Notice of Grant.  Alternatively, at
the election of the Optionee, this Option may be exercised in whole or
in part at any time as to Shares that have not yet vested.  For
purposes of this Agreement, Shares subject to the Option shall vest
based on continued employment of Optionee continuing to be a Service
Provider with the Company.  Vested Shares shall not be subject to the
Company's repurchase right (as set forth in the Restricted Stock
Purchase Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit C-1).
(ii) As a condition to exercising this Option for
unvested Shares, the Optionee shall execute the Restricted Stock
Purchase Agreement.
(iii) This Option may not be exercised for a fraction
of a Share.
(b) Method of Exercise.  This Option is exercisable by
delivery of an exercise notice, in the form attached as Exhibit A (the
"Exercise Notice"), which shall state the election to exercise the
Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is being
exercised (the "Exercised Shares"), and such other representations and
agreements as may be required by the Company.  The Exercise Notice
shall be completed by the Optionee and delivered to Secretary of the
Company.  The Exercise Notice shall be accompanied by payment of the
aggregate Exercise Price as to all Exercised Shares.  This Option shall
be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of such fully
executed Exercise Notice accompanied by such aggregate Exercise Price.
(c) Legal Compliance.  No Shares shall be issued pursuant
to the exercise of this Option unless such issuance and exercise
complies with Applicable Laws.  Assuming such compliance, for income
tax purposes the Exercised Shares shall be considered transferred to
the Optionee on the date the Option is exercised with respect to such
Exercised Shares.
(d) Buyout Provisions.  The Board may at any time offer
to buy out for a payment in cash or Shares an Option previously granted
based on such terms and conditions as the Board shall establish and
communicate to the Optionee at the time that such offer is made.
4. Optionee's Representations.  In the event the Shares have
not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, at
the time this Option is exercised, the Optionee shall, if required by
the Company, concurrently with the exercise of all or any portion of
this Option, deliver to the Company his or her Investment
Representation Statement in the form attached hereto as Exhibit B.
5. Method of Payment.  Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price
shall be by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the
election of the Optionee:
(a) cash or check;
(b) consideration received by the Company under a
cashless exercise program implemented by the Company; or
(c) surrender of other Shares which (i) in the case of
Shares acquired upon exercise of an option, have been owned by the
Optionee for more than six (6) months on the date of surrender, and
(ii) have a Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the
aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares.
(d) delivery of Optionee's promissory note (the "Note")
in the form attached hereto as Exhibit E, in the amount of the
aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised Shares together with the
execution and delivery by the Optionee of the Security Agreement
attached hereto as Exhibit D.  The Note shall bear interest at the
"applicable federal rate" prescribed under the Code and its regulations
at time of purchase, and shall be secured by a pledge of the Shares
purchased by the Note pursuant to the Security Agreement.
6. Non-Transferability of Option.  This Option may not be
transferred in any manner otherwise than by will or by the laws of
descent or distribution and may be exercised during the lifetime of
Optionee only by the Optionee.  The terms of this Agreement shall be
binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs, successors and
assigns of the Optionee.
7. Term of Option.  This Option may be exercised only within
the term set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during
such term only in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
8. Termination of Relationship as a Service Provider.  If the
Optionee ceases to be a Service Provider (other than for death or
Disability), this Option may be exercised for a period of three (3)
months after the date of such termination (but in no event later than
the expiration date of this Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant)
to the extent that the Option is vested on the date of such
termination.  To the extent that the Optionee does not exercise this
Option within the time specified herein, the Option shall terminate.
9. Disability of Optionee.  If the Optionee ceases to be a
Service Provider as a result of the Optionee's Disability, this Option
may be exercised for a period of twelve (12) months after the date of
such termination (but in no event later than the expiration date of
this Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant) to the extent that the
Option is vested on the date of such termination.  To the extent that
Optionee does not exercise this Option within the time specified
herein, the Option shall terminate.
10. Death of Optionee.  If the Optionee dies while a Service
Provider, the Option may be exercised at any time within twelve (12)
months following the date of death (but in no event later than the
expiration date of this Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant), by
the Optionee's estate or by a person who acquired the right to exercise
the Option by bequest or inheritance, but only to the extent that the
Option is vested on the date of death.  If, after death, the Optionee's
estate or a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by
bequest or inheritance does not exercise the Option within the time
specified herein, the Option shall terminate.
11. Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization, Dissolution,
Merger or Asset Sale.
(a) Changes in Capitalization.  Subject to any required
action by the stockholders of the Company, the number of shares of
Common Stock covered by this Option, as well as the price per share of
Common Stock covered by this Option, shall be proportionately adjusted
for any increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common
Stock resulting from a stock split, reverse stock split, stock
dividend, combination or reclassification of the Common Stock, or any
other increase or decrease in the number of issued shares of Common
Stock effected without receipt of consideration by the Company;
provided, however, that conversion of any convertible securities of the
Company shall not be deemed to have been "effected without receipt of
consideration."  Such adjustment shall be made by the Board, whose
determination in that respect shall be final, binding and conclusive.
Except as expressly provided herein, no issuance by the Company of
shares of stock of any class, or securities convertible into shares of
stock of any class, shall affect, and no adjustment by reason thereof
shall be made with respect to, the number or price of shares of Common
Stock subject to this Option.
(b) Dissolution or Liquidation.  In the event of the
proposed dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Board shall
notify Optionee as soon as practicable prior to the effective date of
such proposed transaction.  The Board in its discretion may provide for
the Optionee to have the right to exercise his or her Option until
fifteen (15) days prior to such transaction as to all of the Optioned
Stock covered thereby, including Shares as to which the Option would
not otherwise be exercisable. The Board may permit the Option to be
exercised contingent upon this transaction. To the extent it has not
been previously exercised, the Option will terminate immediately prior
to the consummation of such proposed action.
12. Lock-Up Period.  Optionee agrees, in connection with the
Company's initial public offering of the Company's securities, (i) not
to sell, make short sales of, loan, grant any options for the purchase
of, or otherwise dispose of any shares of Common Stock of the Company
held by Optionee (other than those shares included in the registration)
without the prior written consent of the Company or the underwriters
managing such initial underwritten public offering of the Company's
securities for up to one hundred eighty (180) days from the effective
date of such registration and (ii) further agrees to execute any
agreement reflecting (i) above as may be requested by the underwriters
at the time of the public offering.
13. Notices.  Any notice to be given to the Company hereunder
shall be in writing and shall be addressed to the Company at its then
current principal executive office or to such other address as the
Company may hereafter designate to the Optionee by notice as provided
in this Section.  Any notice to be given to the Optionee hereunder
shall be addressed to the Optionee at the address set forth beneath his
signature hereto, or at such other address as the Optionee may
hereafter designate to the Company by notice as provided herein.  A
notice shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally
delivered or mailed by registered or certified mail to the party
entitled to receive it.
14. Tax Consequences.  Some of the federal tax consequences
relating to this Option, as of the date of this Option, are set forth
below.  THIS SUMMARY IS NECESSARILY INCOMPLETE, AND THE TAX LAWS AND
REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.  THE OPTIONEE SHOULD CONSULT A TAX
ADVISER BEFORE EXERCISING THIS OPTION OR DISPOSING OF THE SHARES.
(a) Exercising the Option.  The Optionee may incur
regular federal income tax liability upon exercise of a Nonstatutory
Stock Option (an "NSO").  The Optionee will be treated as having
received compensation income (taxable at ordinary income tax rates)
equal to the excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value of the Exercised
Shares on the date of exercise over their aggregate Exercise Price.  If
the Optionee is an Employee or a former Employee, the Company will be
required to withhold from his or her compensation or collect from
Optionee and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount in cash
equal to a percentage of this compensation income at the time of
exercise, and may refuse to honor the exercise and refuse to deliver
Shares if such withholding amounts are not delivered at the time of
exercise.
(b) Disposition of Shares.  If the Optionee holds NSO
Shares for at least one year, any gain realized on disposition of the
Shares will be treated as long-term capital gain for federal income tax
purposes.
(c) Section 83(b) Election for Unvested Shares Purchased
Pursuant to Options.  With respect to the exercise of this Option for
unvested Shares, an election may be filed by the Optionee with the
Internal Revenue Service, within 30 days of the purchase of the Shares,
electing pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code to be taxed currently on
any difference between the purchase price of the Shares and their Fair
Market Value on the date of purchase.  This will result in a
recognition of taxable income to the Optionee on the date of exercise,
measured by the excess, if any, of the Fair Market Value of the Shares,
at the time the Option is exercised over the purchase price for the
Shares.  Absent such an election, taxable income will be measured and
recognized by Optionee at the time or times on which the Company's
repurchase option lapses.  Optionee is strongly encouraged to seek the
advice of his or her own tax consultants in connection with the
purchase of the Shares and the advisability of filing of the Election
under Section 83(b) of the Code.  A form of Election under
Section 83(b) is attached hereto as Exhibit C-5 for reference.
15. Entire Agreement; Governing Law.  This Agreement
constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject matter hereof and supersedes in its entirety all prior
undertakings and agreements of the Company and Optionee with respect to
the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the
Optionee's interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company
and Optionee.  This agreement is governed by the internal substantive
laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California
16. NO GUARANTEE OF CONTINUED SERVICE.  OPTIONEE ACKNOWLEDGES
AND AGREES THAT THE VESTING OF SHARES PURSUANT TO THE VESTING SCHEDULE
HEREOF IS EARNED ONLY BY CONTINUING AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT THE WILL
OF THE COMPANY (AND NOT THROUGH THE ACT OF BEING HIRED, BEING GRANTED
AN OPTION OR PURCHASING SHARES HEREUNDER).  OPTIONEE FURTHER
ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT, THE TRANSACTIONS
CONTEMPLATED HEREUNDER AND THE VESTING SCHEDULE SET FORTH HEREIN DO NOT
CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED PROMISE OF CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT AS A
SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE VESTING PERIOD, FOR ANY PERIOD, OR AT ALL, AND
SHALL NOT INTERFERE WITH OPTIONEE'S RIGHT OR THE COMPANY'S RIGHT TO
TERMINATE OPTIONEE'S RELATIONSHIP AS A SERVICE PROVIDER AT ANY TIME,
WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.
By your signature and the signature of the Company's
representative below, you and the Company agree that this Option is
granted under and governed by the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.  Optionee has reviewed this Agreement in its entirety, has
had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing
this Agreement and fully understands all provisions of this Agreement.
Optionee hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all
decisions or interpretations of the Board upon any questions relating
to this Agreement.  Optionee further agrees to notify the Company upon
any change in the residence address indicated below.

OPTIONEE                CATAPULSE INC.
/s/ Michael T. Devlin   /s/ Paul D. Levy
Signature               Paul D. Levy
                        Chief Executive Officer
Michael T. Devlin
Print Name

Residence Address




CONSENT OF SPOUSE
The undersigned spouse of Optionee has read and hereby approves
the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  In consideration of the
Company's granting his or her spouse the right to purchase Shares as
set forth in this Agreement, the undersigned hereby agrees to be
irrevocably bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement and
further agrees that any community property interest shall be similarly
bound.  The undersigned hereby appoints the undersigned's spouse as
attorney-in-fact for the undersigned with respect to any amendment or
exercise of rights under this Agreement.
/s/ Bobbie Devlin
Spouse of Optionee

EXHIBIT A
CATAPULSE INC.
EXERCISE NOTICE

CataPULSE Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA  95014
Attention:

1. Exercise of Option.  Effective as of today, December 6,
1999, the undersigned ("Purchaser") hereby elects to purchase
21,111,111 shares (the "Shares") of the Common Stock of CataPULSE Inc.
(the "Company") under and pursuant to the Stand-Alone Stock Option
Agreement dated December 6, 1999 (the "Option Agreement").  The
purchase price for the Shares shall be $0.03, as required by the Option
Agreement.
2. Delivery of Payment.  Purchaser herewith delivers to the
Company the full purchase price for the Shares.
3. Representations of Purchaser.  Purchaser acknowledges that
Purchaser has received, read and understood the Option Agreement and
agrees to abide by and be bound by its terms and conditions.
4. Rights as Shareholder.  Until the issuance (as evidenced by
the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly
authorized transfer agent of the Company) of the Shares, no right to
vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder shall
exist with respect to the Optioned Stock, notwithstanding the exercise
of the Option.  The Shares so acquired shall be issued to the Optionee
as soon as practicable after exercise of the Option.  No adjustment
will be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is
prior to the date of issuance, except as provided in Section 11 of the
Option Agreement.
5. Tax Consultation.  Purchaser understands that Purchaser may
suffer adverse tax consequences as a result of Purchaser's purchase or
disposition of the Shares.  Purchaser represents that Purchaser has
consulted with any tax consultants Purchaser deems advisable in
connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that
Purchaser is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.
6. Restrictive Legends and Stop-Transfer Orders.
(a) Legends.  Optionee understands and agrees that the
Company shall cause the legends set forth below or legends substan-
tially equivalent thereto, to be placed upon any certificate(s)
evidencing ownership of the Shares together with any other legends that
may be required by the Company or by state or federal securities laws:
THE SECURITIES REPRESENTED HEREBY HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED
UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 (THE "ACT") AND MAY NOT BE
OFFERED, SOLD OR OTHERWISE TRANSFERRED, PLEDGED OR
HYPOTHECATED UNLESS AND UNTIL REGISTERED UNDER THE ACT OR,
IN THE OPINION OF COMPANY COUNSEL SATISFACTORY TO THE
ISSUER OF THESE SECURITIES, SUCH OFFER, SALE OR TRANSFER,
PLEDGE OR HYPOTHECATION IS IN COMPLIANCE THEREWITH.
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER, INCLUDING A 180-DAY
MARKET STANDOFF PROVISION, AS SET FORTH IN THE EXERCISE
NOTICE AND THE STAND-ALONE OPTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
ISSUER AND THE ORIGINAL HOLDER OF THESE SHARES, COPIES OF
WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF THE
ISSUER.  SUCH TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ARE BINDING ON
TRANSFEREES OF THESE SHARES.
(b) Stop-Transfer Notices.  Optionee agrees that, in
order to ensure compliance with the restrictions referred to herein,
the Company may issue appropriate "stop transfer" instructions to its
transfer agent, if any, and that, if the Company transfers its own
securities, it may make appropriate notations to the same effect in its
own records.
(c) Refusal to Transfer.  The Company shall not be
required (i) to transfer on its books any Shares that have been sold or
otherwise transferred in violation of any of the provisions of this
Exercise Notice or (ii) to treat as owner of such Shares or to accord
the right to vote or pay dividends to any purchaser or other transferee
to whom such Shares shall have been so transferred.
(d) Successors and Assigns.  The Company may assign any
of its rights under this Exercise Notice to single or multiple
assignees, and this Exercise Notice shall inure to the benefit of the
successors and assigns of the Company.  Subject to the restrictions on
transfer herein set forth, this Exercise Notice shall be binding upon
Optionee and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors
and assigns.
7. Arbitration. Any dispute or controversy arising out of,
relating to, or concerning any interpretation, construction,
performance or breach of this agreement, shall be settled by
arbitration to be held in Santa Clara County, California, in accordance
with the rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Association.
The arbitrator may grant injunctions or other relief in such dispute or
controversy.  The decision of the arbitrator shall be final, conclusive
and binding on the parties to the arbitration.  Judgment may be entered
on the arbitrator's decision in any court having jurisdiction.  The
Company and Purchaser shall each pay one-half of the costs and expenses
of such arbitration, and each of us shall separately pay our counsel
fees and expenses.
8. Entire Agreement; Governing Law.  The Option Agreement is
incorporated herein by reference.  This Agreement, and the Option
Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect
to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety all prior
undertakings and agreements of the Company and Purchaser with respect
to the subject matter hereof, and may not be modified adversely to the
Purchaser's interest except by means of a writing signed by the Company
and Purchaser.  This agreement is governed by the internal substantive
laws, but not the choice of law rules, of California.
Submitted by:                                           Accepted by:
OPTIONEE                CATAPULSE INC.
/s/ Michael T. Devlin   /s/ Paul D. Levy
Signature               Paul D. Levy
                        Chief Executive Officer

Michael T. Devlin
Print Name

Address
                18880 Homestead Road
                Cupertino, CA  95014

                                              Date Received: December 6, 1999



EXHIBIT B
INVESTMENT REPRESENTATION STATEMENT

OPTIONEE:       Michael T. Devlin
COMPANY:        CATAPULSE INC.
SECURITY:       COMMON STOCK
AMOUNT: 21,111,111 Shares
DATE:           December 6, 1999

In connection with the purchase of the above-listed Securities,
the undersigned Optionee represents to the Company the following:
(a) Optionee is aware of the Company's business affairs
and financial condition and has acquired sufficient information about
the Company to reach an informed and knowledgeable decision to acquire
the Securities.  Optionee is acquiring these Securities for investment
for Optionee's own account only and not with a view to, or for resale
in connection with, any "distribution" thereof within the meaning of
the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act").
(b) Optionee acknowledges and understands that the
Securities constitute "restricted securities" under the Securities Act
and have not been registered under the Securities Act in reliance upon
a specific exemption therefrom, which exemption depends upon, among
other things, the bona fide nature of Optionee's investment intent as
expressed herein.  In this connection, Optionee understands that, in
the view of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the statutory basis
for such exemption may be unavailable if Optionee's representation was
predicated solely upon a present intention to hold these Securities for
the minimum capital gains period specified under tax statutes, for a
deferred sale, for or until an increase or decrease in the market price
of the Securities, or for a period of one year or any other fixed
period in the future.  Optionee further understands that the Securities
must be held indefinitely unless they are subsequently registered under
the Securities Act or an exemption from such registration is available.
Optionee further acknowledges and understands that the Company is under
no obligation to register the Securities.  Optionee understands that
the certificate evidencing the Securities will be imprinted with a
legend which prohibits the transfer of the Securities unless they are
registered or such registration is not required in the opinion of
counsel satisfactory to the Company, and any other legend required
under applicable state securities laws.
(c) Optionee is familiar with the provisions of Rule 701
and Rule 144, each promulgated under the Securities Act, which, in
substance, permit limited public resale of "restricted securities"
acquired, directly or indirectly from the issuer thereof, in a non-
public offering subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
Rule 701 provides that if the issuer qualifies under Rule 701 at the
time of the grant of the Option to the Optionee, the exercise will be
exempt from registration under the Securities Act.  In the event the
Company becomes subject to the reporting requirements of Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ninety (90) days
thereafter (or such longer period as any market stand-off agreement may
require) the Securities exempt under Rule 701 may be resold, subject to
the satisfaction of certain of the conditions specified by Rule 144,
including:  (1) the resale being made through a broker in an
unsolicited "broker's transaction" or in transactions directly with a
market maker (as said term is defined under the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934); and, in the case of an affiliate, (2) the availability of
certain public information about the Company, (3) the amount of
Securities being sold during any three month period not exceeding the
limitations specified in Rule 144(e), and (4) the timely filing of a
Form 144, if applicable.
                In the event that the Company does not qualify under
Rule 701 at the time of grant of the Option, then the Securities may be
resold in certain limited circumstances subject to the provisions of
Rule 144, which requires the resale to occur not less than one year
after the later of the date the Securities were sold by the Company or
the date the Securities were sold by an affiliate of the Company,
within the meaning of Rule 144; and, in the case of acquisition of the
Securities by an affiliate, or by a non-affiliate who subsequently
holds the Securities less than two years, the satisfaction of the
conditions set forth in sections (1), (2), (3) and (4) of the paragraph
immediately above.
(d) Optionee further understands that in the event all of
the applicable requirements of Rule 701 or 144 are not satisfied,
registration under the Securities Act, compliance with Regulation A, or
some other registration exemption will be required; and that,
notwithstanding the fact that Rules 144 and 701 are not exclusive, the
Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has expressed its
opinion that persons proposing to sell private placement securities
other than in a registered offering and otherwise than pursuant to
Rules 144 or 701 will have a substantial burden of proof in
establishing that an exemption from registration is available for such
offers or sales, and that such persons and their respective brokers who
participate in such transactions do so at their own risk.  Optionee
understands that no assurances can be given that any such other
registration exemption will be available in such event.

                                                Signature of Optionee:
                                                /s/ Michael T. Devlin



                                                Date: December 6, 1999

EXHIBIT C-1
CATAPULSE INC.
RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made between Michael T. Devlin (the
"Purchaser") and CataPULSE Inc. (the "Company") as of December 6,
1999.
RECITALS
A.      Pursuant to the exercise of the stock option granted to
Purchaser under the Stand-Alone Stock Option Agreement (the "Option
Agreement") dated December 6, 1999 by and between the Company and
Purchaser, which such Option Agreement is hereby incorporated by
reference, Purchaser has elected to purchase 21,111,111 of those shares
which have not become vested under the vesting schedule set forth in
the Option Agreement ("Unvested Shares").  The Unvested Shares and the
shares subject to the Option Agreement which have become vested are
sometimes collectively referred to herein as the "Shares."
B.      As required by the Option Agreement, as a condition to
Purchaser's election to exercise the Option, Purchaser must execute
this Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement, which sets forth the rights
and obligations of the parties with respect to Shares acquired upon
exercise of the Option.
1. Repurchase Option.
(a) If Purchaser's status as a Service Provider is
terminated for any reason, including for cause, death, and disability,
the Company shall have the right and option to purchase from Purchaser,
or Purchaser's personal representative, as the case may be, all of the
Purchaser's Unvested Shares as of the date of such termination at the
price paid by the Purchaser for such Shares (the "Repurchase Option").
(b) Upon the occurrence of a termination, the Company may
exercise its Repurchase Option by delivering personally or by
registered mail, to Purchaser (or his transferee or legal
representative, as the case may be), within ninety (90) days of the
termination, a notice in writing indicating the Company's intention to
exercise the Repurchase Option and setting forth a date for closing not
later than thirty (30) days from the mailing of such notice. The
closing shall take place at the Company's office.  At the closing, the
holder of the certificates for the Unvested Shares being transferred
shall deliver the stock certificate or certificates evidencing the
Unvested Shares, and the Company shall deliver the purchase price
therefor.
(c) At its option, the Company may elect to make payment
for the Unvested Shares to a bank selected by the Company.  The Company
shall avail itself of this option by a notice in writing to Purchaser
stating the name and address of the bank, date of closing, and waiving
the closing at the Company's office.
(d) If the Company does not elect to exercise the
Repurchase Option conferred above by giving the requisite notice within
ninety (90) days following the termination, the Repurchase Option shall
terminate.
(e) The Repurchase Option shall terminate in accordance
with the Vesting Schedule in Optionee's Option Agreement.
2. Transferability of the Shares; Escrow.
(a) Purchaser hereby authorizes and directs the Secretary
of the Company, or such other person designated by the Company, to
transfer the Unvested Shares as to which the Repurchase Option has been
exercised from Purchaser to the Company.
(b) To insure the availability for delivery of
Purchaser's Unvested Shares upon repurchase by the Company pursuant to
the Repurchase Option under Section 1, Purchaser hereby appoints the
Secretary, or any other person designated by the Company as escrow
agent, as its attorney-in-fact to sell, assign and transfer unto the
Company, such Unvested Shares, if any, repurchased by the Company
pursuant to the Repurchase Option and shall, upon execution of this
Agreement, deliver and deposit with the Secretary of the Company, or
such other person designated by the Company, the share certificates
representing the Unvested Shares, together with the stock assignment
duly endorsed in blank, attached hereto as Exhibit C-2.  The Unvested
Shares and stock assignment shall be held by the Secretary in escrow,
pursuant to the Joint Escrow Instructions of the Company and Purchaser
attached as Exhibit C-3 hereto, until the Company exercises its
purchase right as provided in Section 1, until such Unvested Shares are
vested, or until such time as this Agreement no longer is in effect.
As a further condition to the Company's obligations under this
Agreement, the spouse of the Purchaser, if any, shall execute and
deliver to the Company the Consent of Spouse attached hereto as Exhibit
C-4.  Upon vesting of the Unvested Shares, the escrow agent shall
promptly deliver to the Purchaser the certificate or certificates
representing such Shares in the escrow agent's possession belonging to
the Purchaser, and the escrow agent shall be discharged of all further
obligations hereunder; provided, however, that the escrow agent shall
nevertheless retain such certificate or certificates as escrow agent if
so required pursuant to other restrictions imposed pursuant to this
Agreement.
(c) The Company, or its designee, shall not be liable for
any act it may do or omit to do with respect to holding the Shares in
escrow and while acting in good faith and in the exercise of its
judgment.
(d) Transfer or sale of the Shares is subject to
restrictions on transfer imposed by any applicable state and federal
securities laws.  Any transferee shall hold such Shares subject to all
the provisions hereof and the Exercise Notice executed by the Purchaser
with respect to any Unvested Shares purchased by Purchaser and shall
acknowledge the same by signing a copy of this Agreement.
3. Ownership, Voting Rights, Duties.  This Agreement shall not
affect in any way the ownership, voting rights or other rights or
duties of Purchaser, except as specifically provided herein.
4. Legends.  The share certificate evidencing the Shares
issued hereunder shall be endorsed with the following legend (in
addition to any legend required under applicable state securities
laws):
THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE ARE SUBJECT TO
CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS UPON TRANSFER AND RIGHTS OF REPURCHASE
AS SET FORTH IN AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE
STOCKHOLDER, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY
OF THE COMPANY.
5. Adjustment for Stock Split.  All references to the number
of Shares and the purchase price of the Shares in this Agreement shall
be appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or
other change in the Shares which may be made by the Company after the
date of this Agreement.
6. Notices.  Notices required hereunder shall be given in
person or by registered mail to the address of Purchaser shown on the
records of the Company, and to the Company at their respective
principal executive offices.
7. Survival of Terms.  This Agreement shall apply to and bind
Purchaser and the Company and their respective permitted assignees and
transferees, heirs, legatees, executors, administrators and legal
successors.
8. Section 83(b) Election.  Purchaser hereby acknowledges that
he or she has been informed that, with respect to the exercise of an
option for Unvested Shares, an election may be filed by the Purchaser
with the Internal Revenue Service, within 30 days of the purchase of
the Shares, electing pursuant to Section 83(b) of the Code to be taxed
currently on any difference between the purchase price of the Shares
and their Fair Market Value on the date of purchase.  This will result
in a recognition of taxable income to the Purchaser on the date of
exercise, measured by the excess, if any, of the fair market value of
the Shares, at the time the option is exercised over the purchase price
for the Shares.  Absent such an election, taxable income will be
measured and recognized by Purchaser at the time or times on which the
Company's Repurchase Option lapses.  Purchaser is strongly encouraged
to seek the advice of his or her own tax consultants in connection with
the purchase of the Shares and the advisability of filing of the
Election under Section 83(b) of the Code.  A form of Election under
Section 83(b) is attached hereto as Exhibit C-5 for reference.
        PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS PURCHASER'S SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY AND NOT THE COMPANY'S TO FILE TIMELY THE ELECTION UNDER
SECTION 83(b), EVEN IF PURCHASER REQUESTS THE COMPANY OR ITS
REPRESENTATIVE TO MAKE THIS FILING ON PURCHASER'S BEHALF.
9. Representations.  Purchaser has reviewed with his own tax
advisors the federal, state, local and foreign tax consequences of this
investment and the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
Purchaser is relying solely on such advisors and not on any statements
or representations of the Company or any of its agents.  Purchaser
understands that he or she (and not the Company) shall be responsible
for his or her own tax liability that may arise as a result of this
investment or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
10. Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by the
internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of
California.
Purchaser represents that he or she has read this Agreement
and is familiar with its terms and provisions.  Purchaser hereby agrees
to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or
interpretations of the Board upon any questions arising under this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement is deemed made as of the date
first set forth above.

                        CATAPULSE INC.
                       /s/ Paul D. Levy
                        Paul D. Levy
                        Chief Executive Officer
                        PURCHASER
                       /s/ Michael T. Devlin
                        Signature
                        Michael T. Devlin
                        Printed Name

                        Soc. Sec. No.
                        Address:




EXHIBIT C-2
ASSIGNMENT SEPARATE FROM CERTIFICATE
FOR VALUE RECEIVED I, __________________________, hereby sell,
assign and transfer unto CataPULSE Inc. (__________) shares of the
Common Stock of CataPULSE Inc. standing in my name of the books of said
corporation represented by Certificate No. _____ herewith and do hereby
irrevocably constitute and appoint _____________________________ to
transfer the said stock on the books of the within named corporation
with full power of substitution in the premises.
This Stock Assignment may be used only in accordance with the
Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement between CataPULSE Inc. and the
undersigned dated ______________, ____.

Dated: _______________, ____
                                Signature:  /s/ Michael T. Devlin

INSTRUCTIONS: Please do not fill in any blanks other than the signature
line.  The purpose of this assignment is to enable the Company to
exercise its "repurchase option," as set forth in the Agreement,
without requiring additional signatures on the part of the Purchaser.

EXHIBIT C-3
JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS
December 6, 1999
Corporate Assistant Secretary
CataPULSE Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA  95014
Attention:  Michael Charney
Dear Michael:
As Escrow Agent for both CataPULSE Inc. (the "Company"), and the
undersigned purchaser of stock of the Company (the "Purchaser"), you
are hereby authorized and directed to hold the documents delivered to
you pursuant to the terms of that certain Restricted Stock Purchase
Agreement ("Agreement") between the Company and the undersigned, in
accordance with the following instructions:
1. In the event the Company and/or any assignee of the Company
(referred to collectively for convenience herein as the "Company")
exercises the Company's repurchase option set forth in the Agreement,
the Company shall give to Purchaser and you a written notice specifying
the number of shares of stock to be purchased, the purchase price, and
the time for a closing hereunder at the principal office of the
Company.  Purchaser and the Company hereby irrevocably authorize and
direct you to close the transaction contemplated by such notice in
accordance with the terms of said notice.
2. At the closing, you are directed (a) to date the stock
assignments necessary for the transfer in question, (b) to fill in the
number of shares being transferred, and (c) to deliver same, together
with the certificate evidencing the shares of stock to be transferred,
to the Company or its assignee, against the simultaneous delivery to
you of the purchase price (by cash, a check, or some combination
thereof) for the number of shares of stock being purchased pursuant to
the exercise of the Company's repurchase option.
3. Purchaser irrevocably authorizes the Company to deposit
with you any certificates evidencing shares of stock to be held by you
hereunder and any additions and substitutions to said shares as defined
in the Agreement.  Purchaser does hereby irrevocably constitute and
appoint you as Purchaser's attorney-in-fact and agent for the term of
this escrow to execute with respect to such securities all documents
necessary or appropriate to make such securities negotiable and to
complete any transaction herein contemplated, including but not limited
to the filing with any applicable state blue sky authority of any
required applications for consent to, or notice of transfer of, the
securities.  Subject to the provisions of this paragraph 3, Purchaser
shall exercise all rights and privileges of a stockholder of the
Company while the stock is held by you.
4. Upon written request of the Purchaser, but no more than
once per calendar year, unless the Company's repurchase option has been
exercised, you will deliver to Purchaser a certificate or certificates
representing so many shares of stock as are not then subject to the
Company's repurchase option.  Within 120 days after cessation of
Purchaser's continuous employment by or services to the Company, or any
parent or subsidiary of the Company, you will deliver to Purchaser a
certificate or certificates representing the aggregate number of shares
held or issued pursuant to the Agreement and not purchased by the
Company or its assignees pursuant to exercise of the Company's
repurchase option.
5. If at the time of termination of this escrow you should
have in your possession any documents, securities, or other property
belonging to Purchaser, you shall deliver all of the same to Purchaser
and shall be discharged of all further obligations hereunder.
6. Your duties hereunder may be altered, amended, modified or
revoked only by a writing signed by all of the parties hereto.
7. You shall be obligated only for the performance of such
duties as are specifically set forth herein and may rely and shall be
protected in relying or refraining from acting on any instrument
reasonably believed by you to be genuine and to have been signed or
presented by the proper party or parties.  You shall not be personally
liable for any act you may do or omit to do hereunder as Escrow Agent
or as attorney-in-fact for Purchaser while acting in good faith, and
any act done or omitted by you pursuant to the advice of your own
attorneys shall be conclusive evidence of such good faith.
8. You are hereby expressly authorized to disregard any and
all warnings given by any of the parties hereto or by any other person
or corporation, excepting only orders or process of courts of law and
are hereby expressly authorized to comply with and obey orders,
judgments or decrees of any court.  In case you obey or comply with any
such order, judgment or decree, you shall not be liable to any of the
parties hereto or to any other person, firm or corporation by reason of
such compliance, notwithstanding any such order, judgment or decree
being subsequently reversed, modified, annulled, set aside, vacated or
found to have been entered without jurisdiction.
9. You shall not be liable in any respect on account of the
identity, authorities or rights of the parties executing or delivering
or purporting to execute or deliver the Agreement or any documents or
papers deposited or called for hereunder.
10. You shall not be liable for the outlawing of any rights
under the Statute of Limitations with respect to these Joint Escrow
Instructions or any documents deposited with you.
11. You shall be entitled to employ such legal counsel and
other experts as you may deem necessary properly to advise you in
connection with your obligations hereunder, may rely upon the advice of
such counsel, and may pay such counsel reasonable compensation
therefor.
12. Your responsibilities as Escrow Agent hereunder shall
terminate if you shall cease to be an officer or agent of the Company
or if you shall resign by written notice to each party.  In the event
of any such termination, the Company shall appoint a successor Escrow
Agent.
13. If you reasonably require other or further instruments in
connection with these Joint Escrow Instructions or obligations in
respect hereto, the necessary parties hereto shall join in furnishing
such instruments.
14. It is understood and agreed that should any dispute arise
with respect to the delivery and/or ownership or right of possession of
the securities held by you hereunder, you are authorized and directed
to retain in your possession without liability to anyone all or any
part of said securities until such disputes shall have been settled
either by mutual written agreement of the parties concerned or by a
final order, decree or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction
after the time for appeal has expired and no appeal has been perfected,
but you shall be under no duty whatsoever to institute or defend any
such proceedings.
15. Any notice required or permitted hereunder shall be given
in writing and shall be deemed effectively given upon personal delivery
or upon deposit in the United States Post Office, by registered or
certified mail with postage and fees prepaid, addressed to each of the
other parties thereunto entitled at the following addresses or at such
other addresses as a party may designate by ten days' advance written
notice to each of the other parties hereto.
        COMPANY:                CataPULSE Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA  95014
                                Attention:  Paul D. Levy
        PURCHASER:      Michael T. Devlin


        ESCROW AGENT:   Corporate Assistant Secretary
                                CataPULSE Inc.
18880 Homestead Road
Cupertino, CA  95014
                                Attention:  Michael Charney
16. By signing these Joint Escrow Instructions, you become a
party hereto only for the purpose of said Joint Escrow Instructions;
you do not become a party to the Agreement.
17. This instrument shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective successors and
permitted assigns.
18. These Joint Escrow Instructions shall be governed by the
internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of
California.
                        CATAPULSE INC.
                       /s/ Paul D. Levy
                        Paul D. Levy
                        Chief Executive Officer
                        PURCHASER
                       /s/ Michael T. Devlin
                        Signature
                        Michael T. Devlin
                        Typed or Printed Name
                        ESCROW AGENT
                        /s/   Michael Charney
                        Corporate Assistant Secretary


EXHIBIT C-4
CONSENT OF SPOUSE
        I,  Bobbie Devlin, spouse of Michael T. Devlin, have read
and approve the foregoing Agreement.  In consideration of granting of
the right to my spouse to purchase shares of Common Stock of CataPULSE
Inc., as set forth in the Agreement, I hereby appoint my spouse as my
attorney-in-fact in respect to the exercise of any rights under the
Agreement and agree to be bound by the provisions of the Agreement
insofar as I may have any rights in said Agreement or any shares issued
pursuant thereto under the community property laws or similar laws
relating to marital property in effect in the state of our residence as
of the date of the signing of the foregoing Agreement.
Dated: December 6, 1999
                                                  /s/ Bobbie Devlin
                                                        Signature


EXHIBIT C-5
ELECTION UNDER SECTION 83(b)
OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986

                                                Taxpayer
The undersigned spouse of taxpayer joins in this election.
Dated December 20, 1999
Bobbie Devlin
                                                Spouse of Taxpayer

EXHIBIT D
SECURITY AGREEMENT
This Security Agreement is made as of December 6, 1999, between
CataPULSE Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Pledgee"), and Michael T.
Devlin ("Pledgor").
Recitals
Pursuant to Pledgor's election to purchase shares of Pledgee's
common stock ("Common Stock") under the Stand-Alone Stock Option
Agreement dated December 6, 1999 (the "Option"), between Pledgor and
Pledgee, and Pledgor's election under the terms of the Option to pay
for such shares with his promissory note (the "Note"), Pledgor has
purchased 21,111,111 shares of Pledgee's Common Stock (the "Shares") at
a price of $0.03 per share, for a total purchase price of $633,333.33.
The Note and the obligations thereunder are as set forth in Exhibit E
to the Option.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
1. Creation and Description of Security Interest.  In consid-
eration of the transfer of the Shares to Pledgor under the Option
Agreement, Pledgor, pursuant to the California Commercial Code, hereby
pledges all of such Shares (herein sometimes referred to as the
"Collateral") represented by certificate number ______, duly endorsed
in blank or with executed stock powers, and herewith delivers said
certificate to the Secretary of Pledgee ("Pledgeholder"), who shall
hold said certificate subject to the terms and conditions of this Secu-
rity Agreement.
The pledged stock (together with an executed blank stock assign-
ment for use in transferring all or a portion of the Shares to Pledgee
if, as and when required pursuant to this Security Agreement) shall be
held by the Pledgeholder as security for the repayment of the Note, and
any extensions or renewals thereof, to be executed by Pledgor pursuant
to the terms of the Option, and the Pledgeholder shall not encumber or
dispose of such Shares except in accordance with the provisions of this
Security Agreement.
2. Pledgor's Representations and Covenants.  To induce Pledgee
to enter into this Security Agreement, Pledgor represents and covenants
to Pledgee, its successors and assigns, as follows:
(a) Payment of Indebtedness.  Pledgor will pay the prin-
cipal sum of the Note secured hereby, together with interest thereon,
at the time and in the manner provided in the Note.
(b) Encumbrances.  The Shares are free of all other
encumbrances, defenses and liens, and Pledgor will not further encumber
the Shares without the prior written consent of Pledgee.
(c) Margin Regulations.  In the event that Pledgee's
Common Stock is now or later becomes margin-listed by the Federal
Reserve Board and Pledgee is classified as a "lender" within the
meaning of the regulations under Part 207 of Title 12 of the Code of
Federal Regulations ("Regulation G"), Pledgor agrees to cooperate with
Pledgee in making any amendments to the Note or providing any
additional collateral as may be necessary to comply with such
regulations.
3. Voting Rights.  During the term of this pledge and so long
as all payments of principal and interest are made as they become due
under the terms of the Note, Pledgor shall have the right to vote all
of the Shares pledged hereunder.
4. Stock Adjustments.  In the event that during the term of
the pledge any stock dividend, reclassification, readjustment or other
changes are declared or made in the capital structure of Pledgee, all
new, substituted and additional shares or other securities issued by
reason of any such change shall be delivered to and held by the Pledgee
under the terms of this Security Agreement in the same manner as the
Shares originally pledged hereunder.  In the event of substitution of
such securities, Pledgor, Pledgee and Pledgeholder shall cooperate and
execute such documents as are reasonable so as to provide for the
substitution of such Collateral and, upon such substitution, references
to "Shares" in this Security Agreement shall include the substituted
shares of capital stock of Pledgor as a result thereof.
5. Options and Rights.  In the event that, during the term of
this pledge, subscription Options or other rights or options shall be
issued in connection with the pledged Shares, such rights, Options and
options shall be the property of Pledgor and, if exercised by Pledgor,
all new stock or other securities so acquired by Pledgor as it relates
to the pledged Shares then held by Pledgeholder shall be immediately
delivered to Pledgeholder, to be held under the terms of this Security
Agreement in the same manner as the Shares pledged.
6. Default.  Pledgor shall be deemed to be in default of the
Note and of this Security Agreement in the event:
(a) Payment of principal or interest on the Note shall be
delinquent for a period of 10 days or more; or
(b) Pledgor fails to perform any of the covenants set
forth in the Option or contained in this Security Agreement for a
period of 10 days after written notice thereof from Pledgee.
In the case of an event of Default, as set forth above,
Pledgee shall have the right to accelerate payment of the Note upon
notice to Pledgor, and Pledgee shall thereafter be entitled to pursue
its remedies under the California Commercial Code.
7. Release of Collateral.  Subject to any applicable contrary
rules under Regulation G, there shall be released from this pledge a
portion of the pledged Shares held by Pledgeholder hereunder upon
payments of the principal of the Note.  The number of the pledged
Shares which shall be released shall be that number of full Shares
which bears the same proportion to the initial number of Shares pledged
hereunder as the payment of principal bears to the initial full
principal amount of the Note.
8. Withdrawal or Substitution of Collateral.  Pledgor shall
not sell, withdraw, pledge, substitute or otherwise dispose of all or
any part of the Collateral without the prior written consent of
Pledgee.
9. Term.  This pledge of Shares shall continue until the
payment of all indebtedness secured hereby, at which time the remaining
pledged stock shall be promptly delivered to Pledgor, subject to the
provisions for prior release of a portion of the Collateral as provided
in paragraph 7 above.
10. Insolvency.  Pledgor agrees that if a bankruptcy or insol-
vency proceeding is instituted by or against it, or if a receiver is
appointed for the property of Pledgor, or if Pledgor makes an
assignment for the benefit of creditors, the entire amount unpaid on
the Note shall become immediately due and payable, and Pledgee may
proceed as provided in the case of default.
11. Pledgeholder Liability.  In the absence of willful or gross
negligence, Pledgeholder shall not be liable to any party for any of
his acts, or omissions to act, as Pledgeholder.
12. Invalidity of Particular Provisions.  Pledgor and Pledgee
agree that the enforceability or invalidity of any provision or
provisions of this Security Agreement shall not render any other
provision or provisions herein contained unenforceable or invalid.
13. Successors or Assigns.  Pledgor and Pledgee agree that all
of the terms of this Security Agreement shall be binding on their
respective successors and assigns, and that the term "Pledgor" and the
term "Pledgee" as used herein shall be deemed to include, for all
purposes, the respective designees, successors, assigns, heirs,
executors and administrators.
14. Governing Law.  This Security Agreement shall be
interpreted and governed under the internal substantive laws, but not
the choice of law rules, of California.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this
Agreement as of the day and year first above written.
PLEDGOR                         /s/ Michael T. Devlin
                                Signature
                                Michael T. Devlin
                                Print Name
                Address:

PLEDGEE                 CATAPULSE INC.,
                                a Delaware corporation
                               /s/ Paul D. Levy
                                Paul D. Levy
                                Chief Executive Officer
PLEDGEHOLDER                   /s/ Michael Charney
                                Assistant Secretary of
                                CataPULSE Inc.

EXHIBIT E
NOTE
$633,333.33                                          Cupertino, California

December 6, 1999
FOR VALUE RECEIVED, Michael T. Devlin promises to pay to
CataPULSE Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), or order, the
principal sum of Six Hundred Thirty Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty
Three Dollars and Thirty Three Cents ($633,333.33), together with
interest on the unpaid principal hereof from the date hereof at the
rate of  6.11 percent (6.11%) per annum, compounded
semiannually.
Principal and interest shall be due and payable on December 6,
2004.  Payment of principal and interest shall be made in lawful money
of the United States of America.
The undersigned may at any time prepay all or any portion of the
principal or interest owing hereunder.
This Note is subject to the terms of the Stand-Alone Stock Option
Agreement, dated as of December 6, 1999.  This Note is secured in part
by a pledge of the Company's common stock under the terms of a Security
Agreement of even date herewith and is subject to all the provisions
thereof.
The holder of this Note shall have full recourse against the
undersigned, and shall not be required to proceed against the
collateral securing this Note in the event of default.
In the event the undersigned shall cease to be an employee,
director or consultant of the Company for any reason, this Note shall,
at the option of the Company, be accelerated, and the whole unpaid
balance on this Note of principal and accrued interest shall be
immediately due and payable.
Should any action be instituted for the collection of this Note,
the reasonable costs and attorneys' fees therein of the holder shall be
paid by the undersigned.

                Michael T. Devlin





EX-10.9 10 LETTER OF AGREEMENT Letter

                                         LETTER AGREEMENT

This Letter Agreement (the  "Agreement") is made as of October 8, 1999
between DevClick.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the  "Company"), and
Paul Levy (the  "Stockholder").  As of the date of this Agreement, the
Stockholder is the legal and beneficial owner of ten percent (10%) of the
total shares of capital stock of the Company (on a fully-diluted, as converted
to Common Stock basis (including options, warrants and other rights to
purchase stock, whether or not exercised)) (the " Stockholder's Right to
Maintain Percentage ").  The Stockholder shall be granted, on the last
business day of each calendar month, an option to purchase that number of
shares of Common Stock of the Company (a " Right to Maintain Option ") such
that, upon exercise of said Right to Maintain Option, the Stockholder will own
the Stockholder's Right to Maintain Percentage.  Each Right to Maintain Option
shall have an exercise price per share equal to the fair market value of the
Common Stock of the Company on the date of grant.  Further, each Right to
Maintain Option shall have vesting provisions identical to those contained in
the Stockholder's original stock option grant.  Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the Stockholder shall be provided with a Right to Maintain Option, if
necessary, prior to the consummation of (i) the initial public offering of
shares of capital stock of the Company (the " IPO "), (ii) a Change of Control
Transaction (as defined below) or (iii) any other potentially dilutive event.
Further, the Stockholder's right to receive options pursuant to this Agreement
shall terminate immediately following the earlier of the consummation of (i)
the IPO or (ii) a Change of Control Transaction (as defined below).  A "Change
of Control Transaction " shall mean a transaction or a series of transactions
(including a merger) in which the Stockholders of the Company immediately
before the transaction own immediately after the transaction less than a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of the surviving entity (or its
parent), a sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company or the
acquisition by any person or legal entity holding shares of capital stock of
the Company of one hundred percent (100%) of the voting capital stock of the
Company, whether by merger, stock purchase or otherwise.
COMPANY:
DEVCLICK.COM
By: /s/ Michael T. Devlin
        Name: Michael T. Devlin
        Title:
Stockholder:
By: /s/ Paul D.Levy
        Name: Paul D. Levy
        Title: Chairman of the Board


LETTER AGREEMENT
This Letter Agreement (the  "Agreement") is made as of October 8, 1999
between DevClick.com, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the  "Company"), and
Michael T. Devlin (the  "Stockholder").  As of the date of this Agreement, the
Stockholder is the legal and beneficial owner of ten percent (10%) of the
total shares of capital stock of the Company (on a fully-diluted, as converted
to Common Stock basis (including options, warrants and other rights to
purchase stock, whether or not exercised)) (the " Stockholder's Right to
Maintain Percentage ").  The Stockholder shall be granted, on the last
business day of each calendar month, an option to purchase that number of
shares of Common Stock of the Company (a " Right to Maintain Option ") such
that, upon exercise of said Right to Maintain Option, the Stockholder will own
the Stockholder's Right to Maintain Percentage.  Each Right to Maintain Option
shall have an exercise price per share equal to the fair market value of the
Common Stock of the Company on the date of grant.  Further, each Right to
Maintain Option shall have vesting provisions identical to those contained in
the Stockholder's original stock option grant.  Notwithstanding the foregoing,
the Stockholder shall be provided with a Right to Maintain Option, if
necessary, prior to the consummation of (i) the initial public offering of
shares of capital stock of the Company (the " IPO "), (ii) a Change of Control
Transaction (as defined below) or (iii) any other potentially dilutive event.
Further, the Stockholder's right to receive options pursuant to this Agreement
shall terminate immediately following the earlier of the consummation of (i)
the IPO or (ii) a Change of Control Transaction (as defined below).  A "Change
of Control Transaction " shall mean a transaction or a series of transactions
(including a merger) in which the Stockholders of the Company immediately
before the transaction own immediately after the transaction less than a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of the surviving entity (or its
parent), a sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company or the
acquisition by any person or legal entity holding shares of capital stock of
the Company of one hundred percent (100%) of the voting capital stock of the
Company, whether by merger, stock purchase or otherwise.
COMPANY:
DEVCLICK.COM
By:/s/ Paul D. Levy
        Name:  Paul D. Levy
        Title: Chairman of the Boardk
Stockholder:
By:/s/  Michael T. Devlin
        Name: Michael T. Devlin
        Title:


EX-27.1 11 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
5 THE SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS, CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 1,000 6-MOS MAR-31-2000 OCT-01-1999 DEC-31-1999 158,412 189,624 124,531 3,192 0 510,025 103,286 57,311 578,135 199,024 0 0 0 980 350,628 578,135 89,907 146,187 7,059 21,969 92,363 0 (3,496) 35,351 9,971 25,380 0 0 0 25,380 $0.29 $0.27
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