Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Common Stock Certificate and Assignment Form

Summary

This document is a stock certificate issued by Digital Theater Systems, Inc. to certify ownership of shares of its common stock. The certificate outlines the rights and obligations of shareholders, including the ability to transfer shares by assignment, subject to proper endorsement and signature guarantees. It also provides information on how shareholders can request details about the rights and preferences of each class or series of stock. The certificate must be kept safe, as replacement requires a bond if lost or destroyed.

EX-4.1 5 v88961a2exv4w1.txt EXHIBIT 4.1 EXHIBIT 4.1 DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. THE CORPORATION WILL FURNISH WITHOUT CHARGE TO EACH STOCKHOLDER WHO SO REQUESTS, THE DESIGNATIONS, RELATIVE RIGHTS, PREFERENCES AND LIMITATIONS APPLICABLE TO EACH CLASS OF STOCK OF THE CORPORATION AND THE VARIATIONS IN RIGHTS, PREFERENCES, AND LIMITATIONS DETERMINED FOR EACH SERIES (AND THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE VARIATIONS FOR FUTURE SERIES). SUCH REQUEST MAY BE MADE TO THE CORPORATION AT ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICE. The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this certificate, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM - as tenants in common TEN ENT - as tenants by the entireties JT TEN - as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT ---------------- Custodian ------------------------ (Cust) (Minor) under Uniform Gifts to Minors Act ------------------ (State) Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list. For value received,___________________________________ hereby sell, assign and transfer unto PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE _____________________________ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME AND ADDRESS INCLUDING ZIP CODE OF ASSIGNEE) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares of the Common Stock represented by the within Certificate, and do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint - ------------------------------------------------------------------------Attorney to transfer the said stock on the books of the within-named Corporation with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated ------------------------------ NOTICE:------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE SIGNATURE TO THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST CORRESPOND WITH THE NAME AS WRITTEN UPON THE FACE OF THE CERTIFICATE, IN EVERY PARTICULAR, WITHOUT ALTERATION OR ENLARGEMENT OR ANY CHANGE WHATEVER. SIGNATURE(S) GUARANTEED--------------------------------------------------------- THE SIGNATURE(S) SHOULD BE GUARANTEED BY AN ELIGIBLE GUARANTOR INSTITUTION (BANKS, STOCKBROKERS, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS AND CREDIT UNIONS WITH MEMBERSHIP IN AN APPROVED SIGNATURE GUARANTEE MEDALLION PROGRAM), PURSUANT TO S.E.C. RULE 17Ad-15. KEEP THIS CERTIFICATE IN A SAFE PLACE. IF IT IS LOST, STOLEN, MUTILATED OR DESTROYED, THE CORPORATION WILL REQUIRE A BOND OF INDEMNITY AS A CONDITION TO THE ISSUANCE OF A REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE. COMMON STOCK COMMON STOCK LOGO THIS CERTIFICATE IS TRANSFERABLE IN CANTON, MA, JERSEY CITY, NJ AND NEW YORK CITY, NY SEE REVERSE FOR CERTAIN DEFINITIONS CUSIP 25389G 10 2 THIS CERTIFIES THAT IS THE REGISTERED HOLDER OF FULLY PAID AND NON-ASSESSABLE SHARES OF THE COMMON STOCK, $.0001 PAR VALUE OF DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. (hereinafter called the "Corporation") transferable on the books of the Corporation, in person or by duly authorized attorney, upon surrender of this Certificate properly endorsed. This Certificate and the shares represented hereby are issued and shall be subject to all the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation and of the amendments thereto, to all of which the holder, by acceptance hereof, assents. This Certificate is not valid unless countersigned by the Transfer Agent and registered by the Registrar. WITNESS the facsimile seal of the Corporation and the facsimile signatures of its duly authorized officers. Dated: seal sd/- SECRETARY sd/- PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Countersigned and Registered: EquiServe Trust Company, N.A. Transfer Agent and Registrar By Authorized Officer DIGITAL THEATER SYSTEMS, INC. THE CORPORATION WILL FURNISH WITHOUT CHARGE TO EACH STOCKHOLDER WHO SO REQUESTS, THE DESIGNATIONS, RELATIVE RIGHTS, PREFERENCES AND LIMITATIONS APPLICABLE TO EACH CLASS OF STOCK OF THE CORPORATION AND THE VARIATIONS IN RIGHTS, PREFERENCES, AND LIMITATIONS DETERMINED FOR EACH SERIES (AND THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO DETERMINE VARIATIONS FOR FUTURE SERIES). SUCH REQUEST MAY BE MADE TO THE CORPORATION AT ITS PRINCIPAL OFFICE. The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this certificate, shall be construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations: TEN COM TEN ENT JT TEN as tenants in common as tenants by the entireties as joint tenants with right of survivorship and not as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT - Custodian (Cust) (Minor) under Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (State) Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list. For value received, hereby sell, assign and transfer unto PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF ASSIGNEE (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPEWRITE NAME AND ADDRESS INCLUDING ZIP CODE OF ASSIGNEE) Shares of the Common Stock represented by the within Certificate, and do hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint Attorney to transfer the said stock on the books of the within-named Corporation with full power of substitution in the premises. Dated NOTICE: THE SIGNATURE TO THIS ASSIGNMENT MUST CORRESPOND WITH THE NAME AS WRITTEN UPON THE FACE OF THE CERTIFICATE, IN EVERY PARTICULAR, WITHOUT ALTERATION OR ENLARGEMENT OR ANY CHANGE WHATEVER. SIGNATURE(S) GUARANTEED THE SIGNATURE(S) SHOULD BE GUARANTEED BY AN ELIGIBLE GUARANTOR INSTITUTION (BANKS, STOCKBROKERS, SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATIONS AND CREDIT UNIONS WITH MEMBERSHIP IN AN APPROVED SIGNATURE GUARANTEE MEDALLION PROGRAM), PURSUANT TO S.E.C. RULE 17Ad-15. KEEP THIS CERTIFICATE IN A SAFE PLACE. IF IT IS LOST, STOLEN, MUTILATED OR DESTROYED, THE CORPORATION WILL REQUIRE A BOND OF INDEMNITY AS A CONDITION TO THE ISSUANCE OF A REPLACEMENT CERTIFICATE.