X0201 42003-07-31 0000909990 WILD OATS MARKETS INC OATS 0001209864 AUSTIN STEPHENS ANN MARIE B 2621 FAVERO ROAD RICHMOND VA 23233 1000Option to Buy 8.9252003-07-314A019058.925A2003-07-312013-07-31Common Stock19051905DOption is the right to buy Common Stock.The Filer elects to accept options to purchase the Company's Common Stock in lieu of cash payment for participation in Board meetings. Options in lieu of cash payments are granted at 85% of the current market value on the day of the grant.Freya R. Brier, as attorney-in-fact for Ann-Marie Austin-Stephens2003-07-31