Amendment No. 7 to American Dental Partners, Inc. Amended and Restated 1996 Directors Stock Option Plan

Summary

This amendment increases the number of shares available for stock options under the American Dental Partners, Inc. 1996 Directors Stock Option Plan by 125,000, bringing the total to 385,000 shares. The amendment is effective as of April 30, 2004, and its terms take precedence over any conflicting provisions in the original plan. All other terms of the plan remain unchanged.

EX-10.Z 3 dex10z.htm DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN Directors Stock Option Plan

EXHIBIT 10(z)

AMENDMENT NO. 7

AMERICAN DENTAL PARTNERS, INC.

AMENDED AND RESTATED 1996 DIRECTORS STOCK OPTION PLAN

The American Dental Partners, Inc. Amended and Restated 1996 Directors Stock Option Plan, as previously amended (the “Plan”), is hereby amended pursuant to the following provisions:

1. Definitions

All capitalized terms used in this amendment which are not otherwise defined herein shall have the respective meanings given such terms in the Plan.

2. Shares Subject To Plan

The total number of Shares for which Options may be granted under the Plan, as provided under §4 of the Plan, as previously adjusted and increased, is increased by 125,000 Shares to a total of 385,000 Shares.

3. Effective Date; Construction

The effective date of this amendment is April 30, 2004, and this amendment shall be deemed to be a part of the Plan as of such date. In the event of any inconsistencies between the provisions of the Plan and this amendment, the provisions of this amendment shall control. Except as modified by this amendment, the Plan shall continue in full force and effect without change.