Options for Non-U.S. Directors. In the case of any Option awarded to an Outside Director who is not a resident of the United States or who is otherwise subject to the laws of a country outside the United States, the Board may # waive or alter the conditions set forth in [subsections 8(a) through 8(g)] to the extent that such action is necessary to conform such Option to applicable law or achieve the purposes of the Plan, or # take any action, either before or after the award of such Option, which it deems advisable to obtain approval of such Option by an appropriate governmental entity; provided, however, that no action may be taken hereunder if such action would # materially increase any benefits accruing to any Outside Directors under the Plan, # increase the number of securities which may be issued under the Plan, # modify the requirements for eligibility to participate in the Plan, or # result in a failure to comply with applicable provisions of the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or the Code.

Options for Nonresident Aliens. In the case of any Option awarded to an Outside Director who is not a resident of the United States, the Board may # waive or alter the conditions set forth in [subsections 8(a) through 8(j)] to the extent that such action is necessary to conform such Option to applicable foreign law, or # take any action, either before or after the award of such Option, which it deems advisable to obtain approval of such Option by an appropriate governmental entity; provided, however, that no action may be taken hereunder if such action would # increase any benefits accruing to any Outside Directors under the Plan, # increase the number of securities which may be issued under the Plan, # modify the requirements for eligibility to participate in the Plan, or # result in a failure to comply with applicable provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, the Exchange Act or the Code.