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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 29, 2009
Registration No. 333-                    
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM S-8
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
 
OMEROS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Washington   91-1663741
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, Washington 98101

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
2008 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN
SECOND AMENDED AND RESTATED 1998 STOCK OPTION PLAN

NURA, INC. 2003 STOCK OPTION PLAN
STOCK OPTION GRANT TO GREGORY A. DEMOPULOS, M.D.
STOCK OPTION GRANT TO PAMELA PIERCE PALMER, M.D., PH.D.

(Full title of the Plan(s))
 
Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D.
President, Chief Executive Officer,
Chief Medical Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Omeros Corporation
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, Washington 98101

(Name and address of agent for service)
(206) 676-5000
(Telephone number, including area code, of agent for service)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
             
Large accelerated filer o
  Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer þ   Smaller reporting company o
 
      (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
                                             
 
                  Proposed Maximum     Proposed Maximum     Amount of  
        Amount to be     Offering Price Per     Aggregate Offering     Registration  
  Title of Securities to be Registered     Registered (1)(2)     Share     Price     Fee  
 
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share
                                         
 
— Outstanding under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan
    138,107     $12.78(3)     $1,765,008     $98.49  
 
— To be issued under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan
    1,072,281(4)     $5.82(5)     $6,240,676     $348.23  
 
— Outstanding under the Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan
    2,615,117(6)     $1.12(3)     $2,928,932     $163.44  
 
— Outstanding under the nura, inc. 2003 Stock Option Plan
    2,981(7)     $10.63(3)     $31,689     $1.77  
 
— Outstanding under the Stock Option Grant to Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D.
    1,542     $0.52(8)     $802     $0.05  
 
— Outstanding under the Stock Option Grant to Pamela Pierce Palmer, M.D., Ph.D.
    28,459     $0.52(8)     $14,799     $0.83  
 
Total
    3,858,487               $10,981,906     $612.81  
 
 
(1)   Pursuant to Rule 416(a) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), this Registration Statement shall also cover any additional shares of Common Stock which become issuable under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2008 Plan”), the Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan (the “1998 Plan”), the nura, inc. 2003 Stock Option Plan (the “nura Plan”), the Stock Option Grant to Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D. or the Stock Option Grant to Pamela Pierce Palmer, M.D. Ph.D. by reason of any stock dividend, stock split, recapitalization or other similar transaction effected without receipt of consideration that increases the number of the Registrant’s outstanding shares of Common Stock.
 
(2)   For the sole purpose of calculating the registration fee, the number of shares to be registered under this Registration Statement has been broken down into six subtotals.
 
(3)   Offering prices of options that are outstanding as of the date of this Registration Statement are computed in accordance with Rule 457(h) under the Securities Act based on the weighted-average exercise price (rounded to the nearest cent) of the outstanding options. Offering prices are estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee.
 
(4)   To the extent outstanding awards under the 1998 Plan are forfeited or lapse unexercised, the shares of Common Stock subject to such awards will be available for future issuance under the 2008 Plan. See footnote 6 below.
 
(5)   Offering prices of awards that have not yet been granted as of the date of this Registration Statement are computed in accordance with Rule 457(c) and 457(h) under the Securities Act solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee based upon the price of $5.82 per share, the average of the high and low prices of the Common Stock of the Registrant as reported on The NASDAQ Global Market on October 28, 2009.
 
(6)   No new awards will be made under the 1998 Plan. Any shares of Common Stock that are subject to awards under the 1998 Plan that are forfeited or lapse unexercised will be available for future issuance under the 2008 Plan. See footnote 4 above.
 
(7)   No new awards will be made under the nura Plan.
 
(8)   Calculated pursuant to Rule 457(h) under the Securities Act. The price of $0.52 per share represents the exercise price per share.
 
 

 


 

PART I
Information Required in the Section 10(a) Prospectus
     The information specified in Part I of Form S-8 is omitted from this filing in accordance with the provisions of Rule 424 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and the introductory note to Part I of Form S-8. The documents containing the information specified in Part I will be delivered to the participants in the equity benefit plans covered by this Registration Statement as required by Rule 428(b)(1).
PART II
Information Required in the Registration Statement
Item 3. Incorporation of Documents by Reference.
     Omeros Corporation (the “Registrant”) hereby incorporates by reference into this Registration Statement the following documents previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”):
  (a)   The Registrant’s prospectus filed on October 8, 2009 pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act, relating to the registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), that contains audited financial statements as of the latest fiscal years for which such statements have been filed; and

 


 

  (b)   The description of the Registrant’s Common Stock contained in the Registrant’s registration statement on Form 8-A (No. 001-34475) filed with the Commission on September 30, 2009 pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including any amendments or reports filed for the purpose of updating such description.
     All reports and other documents filed pursuant to Section 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act after the date of this Registration Statement and prior to the filing of a post-effective amendment which indicates that all securities offered hereby have been sold or which de-registers all securities then remaining unsold shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement and to be a part hereof from the date of filing of such documents.
     Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Registration Statement to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any other subsequently filed document which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Registration Statement.
Item 4. Description of Securities.
     Not applicable.
Item 5. Interests of Named Experts and Counsel.
     The validity of the shares of Common Stock offered hereby will be passed upon for the Registrant by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation (“WSGR”). A member of WSGR beneficially holds an aggregate of 1,568 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock, which represents less than one percent of the Registrant’s outstanding shares of Common Stock.
Item 6. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
     The Registrant’s amended and restated articles of incorporation contain provisions that limit the liability of its directors for monetary damages to the fullest extent permitted by Washington law. Consequently, no director will be personally liable to the Registrant or its shareholders for monetary damages for any breach of fiduciary duties as a director, except liability for:
    acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law;
 
    unlawful distributions; or
 
    any transaction from which the director will personally receive a benefit in money, property or services to which the director is not legally entitled.
     The Registrant’s amended and restated articles of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws provide that the Registrant is required to indemnify its directors and officers, in each case to the fullest extent permitted by Washington law. Any repeal of or modification to the Registrant’s amended and restated articles of incorporation or amended and restated bylaws may not adversely affect any right or protection of a director or officer for or with respect to any acts or omissions of such director or officer occurring prior to such amendment or repeal. The Registrant’s amended and restated bylaws also provide that the Registrant is obligated to advance expenses incurred by a director or officer in advance of the final disposition of any action or proceeding, and permit the Registrant to secure insurance on behalf of any officer, director, employee or other agent for any liability arising out of his or her actions in that capacity regardless of whether the Registrant would otherwise be permitted to indemnify him or her under the provisions of Washington law.
     The Registrant has entered into and expects to continue to enter into agreements to indemnify its directors, executive officers and other employees as determined by the board of directors. With certain exceptions, these agreements provide for indemnification for related expenses including, among other things, attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines and settlement amounts incurred by any of these individuals in any action or proceeding. The

 


 

Registrant believes that these charter provisions and indemnification agreements are necessary to attract and retain qualified persons as directors and officers. The Registrant also maintains directors’ and officers’ liability insurance.
     The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions contained in the Registrant’s amended and restated articles of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws may discourage shareholders from bringing a lawsuit against the Registrant’s directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. They may also reduce the likelihood of derivative litigation against the Registrant’s directors and officers, even though an action, if successful, might benefit the Registrant and other shareholders. Further, a shareholder’s investment may be adversely affected to the extent that the Registrant pays the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers as required by these indemnification provisions.
     Reference is also made to the underwriting agreement filed as Exhibit 1.1 to Registrant’s registration statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), pursuant to which the underwriters have agreed to indemnify the Registrant and its officers and directors for certain liabilities arising under the Securities Act and otherwise in connection with the Registrant’s initial public offering of its Common Stock.
Item 7. Exemption from Registration Claimed.
     Not applicable.
Item 8. Exhibits.
     
Exhibit    
Number   Exhibit Title
 
   
4.1(1)
  Form of Registrant’s Common Stock certificate.
 
   
4.2(2)
  Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan.
 
   
4.3(3)
  Form of Stock Option Agreement under the Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan (that does not permit early exercise).
 
   
4.4(4)
  Form of Amendment to Stock Option Agreement under the Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan (to permit early exercise).
 
   
4.5(5)
  Form of Stock Option Agreement under the Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan (that permits early exercise).
 
   
4.6(6)
  nura, inc. 2003 Stock Plan.
 
   
4.7(7)
  Form of Stock Option Agreement under the nura, inc. 2003 Stock Plan.
 
   
4.8(8)
  2008 Equity Incentive Plan.
 
   
4.9(9)
  Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (to be used for awards granted on or after October 7, 2009).
 
   
4.10(10)
  Non-Plan Stock Option Agreement between the registrant and Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D. dated December 11, 2001.
 
   
4.11
  Non-Plan Stock Option Agreement between the registrant and Pamela Pierce Palmer, M.D., Ph.D. dated December 11, 2001.
 
   
4.12(11)
  Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (used for awards granted prior to October 7, 2009).
 
   
5.1
  Opinion of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation, as to legality of original issuance securities being registered.
 
   
23.1
  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
 
   
23.2
  Consent of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation (included in Exhibit 5.1).
 
   
24.1
  Power of Attorney (included as part of the signature page to this Registration Statement).
 
(1)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on October 2, 2009.
 
(2)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(3)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(4)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.

 


 

(5)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(6)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(7)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(8)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on April 1, 2008.
 
(9)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on April 1, 2008.
 
(10)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(11)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.40 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on April 1, 2008.
Item 9. Undertakings.
     A. The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes: (1) to file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement: (i) to include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act of 1933 Act, as amended (the “1933 Act”); (ii) to reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after the effective date of this Registration Statement (or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth in this Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20 percent change in the maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the “Calculation of Registration Fee” table in the effective registration statement; and (iii) to include any material information with respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed in this Registration Statement or any material change to such information in this Registration Statement; provided, however, that clauses (1)(i) and (1)(ii) shall not apply if the information required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those clauses is contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Commission by the Registrant pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement; (2) that, for the purpose of determining any liability under the 1933 Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof; and (3) to remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the offering.
     B. The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of determining any liability under the 1933 Act, each filing of the Registrant’s annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act that is incorporated by reference into this Registration Statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
     C. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the 1933 Act may be permitted to directors, officers, or controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the indemnification provisions summarized in Item 6 or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised that, in the opinion of the Commission, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act, and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer, or controlling person of the Registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit, or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer, or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the 1933 Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

 


 

SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, the Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form S-8 and has duly caused this Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Seattle, State of Washington on October 29, 2009.
         
  OMEROS CORPORATION
 
 
  By:   /s/ Gregory A. Demopulos    
    Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D.   
    President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors   
 
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS:
     That each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D. as his attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution, for him in any and all capacities to sign any and all amendments to this registration statement on Form S-8, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that said attorney-in-fact, or his substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this Registration Statement has been signed below by the following persons in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
         
Signature   Title   Date
 
       
/s/ Gregory A. Demopulos
 
Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D.
  President, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Medical Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors (Principal Executive, Financial and Accounting Officer)   October 29, 2009
 
       
/s/ Ray Aspiri
 
  Director   October 29, 2009
Ray Aspiri
       
 
       
/s/ Thomas J. Cable
 
Thomas J. Cable
  Director    October 29, 2009
 
       
/s/ Peter A. Demopulos
 
Peter A. Demopulos, M.D.
  Director    October 29, 2009
 
       
/s/ Leroy E. Hood
 
Leroy E. Hood, M.D., Ph.D.
  Director    October 29, 2009
 
       
/s/ Jean-Philippe Tripet
 
Jean-Philippe Tripet
  Director    October 29, 2009

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit    
Number   Exhibit Title
 
   
4.1(1)
  Form of Registrant’s Common Stock certificate.
 
   
4.2(2)
  Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan.
 
   
4.3(3)
  Form of Stock Option Agreement under the Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan (that does not permit early exercise).
 
   
4.4(4)
  Form of Amendment to Stock Option Agreement under the Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan (to permit early exercise).
 
   
4.5(5)
  Form of Stock Option Agreement under the Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan (that permits early exercise).
 
   
4.6(6)
  nura, inc. 2003 Stock Plan.
 
   
4.7(7)
  Form of Stock Option Agreement under the nura, inc. 2003 Stock Plan.
 
   
4.8(8)
  2008 Equity Incentive Plan.
 
   
4.9(9)
  Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (to be used for awards granted on or after October 7, 2009).
 
   
4.10(10)
  Non-Plan Stock Option Agreement between the registrant and Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D. dated December 11, 2001.
 
   
4.11
  Non-Plan Stock Option Agreement between the registrant and Pamela Pierce Palmer, M.D., Ph.D. dated December 11, 2001.
 
   
4.12(11)
  Form of Stock Option Award Agreement under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan (used for awards granted prior to October 7, 2009).
 
   
5.1
  Opinion of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation, as to legality of original issuance securities being registered.
 
   
23.1
  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
 
   
23.2
  Consent of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, Professional Corporation (included in Exhibit 5.1).
 
   
24.1
  Power of Attorney (included as part of the signature page to this Registration Statement).
 
(1)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on October 2, 2009.
 
(2)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(3)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(4)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(5)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(6)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(7)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(8)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on April 1, 2008.
 
(9)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on April 1, 2008.
 
(10)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on January 9, 2008.
 
(11)   Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.40 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, as amended (File No. 333-148572), filed on April 1, 2008.

 

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Exhibit 4.11
OMEROS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT
Pamela Pierce-Palmer, M.D., Ph.D.
140 Vasquez Avenue
San Francisco, California 94127
     You have been granted an option to purchase Common Stock of Omeros Medical Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) as follows:
     
Board Approval Date:
  December 11, 2001
 
   
Date of Grant (Later of Board
   
Approval Date or Commencement
   
of Employment/Consulting):
  December 11, 2001
 
   
Exercise Price per Share:
  $0.265 
 
   
Total Number of Shares Granted:
  55,781 
 
   
Total Exercise Price:
  $14,781.97 
 
   
Type of Option:
  Nonstatutory Stock Option
 
   
Expiration Date:
  December 11, 2011
 
   
Vesting Commencement Date:
  December 11, 2001
 
   
Vesting/Exercise Schedule:
  This Option may be exercised, in whole or in part, at any time after the Date of Grant. The Shares underlying this Option shall be fully vested on the Vesting Commencement Date.
 
   
Termination Period:
  This Option may be exercised for 90 days after termination of employment or consulting relationship except as set out in Section 5 of the Stock Option Agreement (but in no event later than the Expiration Date). Optionee is responsible for keeping track of these exercise periods following termination for any reason of his or her service relationship with the Company. The Company will not provide further notice of such periods.
 
   
Transferability:
  This Option may not be transferred.

 


 

     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 the Stock Option Agreement which is attached and made a part of this document.
     All capitalized terms in this Notice shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Notice or, if not otherwise defined herein, in the attached Stock Option Agreement.
     In addition, you agree and acknowledge that nothing in this Notice or the attached documents confers upon you any right to continue your employment or consulting relationship with the Company for any period of time, nor does it interfere in any way with your right or the Company’s right to terminate that relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.
             
        OMEROS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
 
           
/s/ Pamela Pierce Palmer
      By:   /s/ Gregory A. Demopulos
 
           
Pamela Pierce-Palmer, M.D., Ph.D.
      Name:   Gregory A. Demopulos
 
      Title:   Chairman & CEO

 


 

OMEROS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
     1. Grant of Option. Omeros Medical Systems, Inc., a Washington corporation (the “Company”), hereby grants to Pamela Pierce-Palmer, M.D., Ph.D. (“Optionee”), an option (the “Option”) to purchase the total number of shares of Common Stock (the “Shares”) set forth in the Notice of Stock Option Grant (the “Notice”), at the exercise price per Share set forth in the Notice (the “Exercise Price”) subject to the terms, definitions and provisions of this Agreement. All capitalized terms in this Agreement shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the attached Appendix.
     2. Designation of Option. This Option is intended to be a Nonstatutory Stock Option.
     3. Exercise of Option. This Option shall be exercisable during its term in accordance with the Vesting/Exercise Schedule set out in the Notice and with the provisions of Section 10 of this Agreement as follows:
          (a) Right to Exercise.
               (i) This Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a share.
               (ii) In the event of Optionee’s death, disability or other termination of employment, the exercisability of the Option is governed by Sections 5 and 6 below, subject to the limitations contained in this Section 3.
               (iii) In no event may this Option be exercised after the Expiration Date of the Option as set forth in the Notice.
          (b) Method of Exercise.
               (i) This Option shall be exercisable by execution and delivery of the Exercise Notice and Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A, or any other form of written notice approved for such purpose by the Company which shall state Optionee’s election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in respect of which the Option is being exercised, and such other representations and agreements as to the holder’s investment intent with respect to such Shares as may be required by the Company pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement. Such written notice shall be signed by Optionee and shall be delivered to the Company by such means as are determined by the Company in its discretion to constitute adequate delivery. The written notice shall be accompanied by payment of the Exercise Price. This Option shall be deemed to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of such written notice accompanied by the Exercise Price.
               (ii) As a condition to the exercise of this Option and as further set forth in Section 10 of this Agreement, Optionee agrees to make adequate provision for federal,

 


 

state or other tax withholding obligations, if any, which arise upon the vesting or exercise of the Option, or disposition of Shares, whether by withholding, direct payment to the Company, or otherwise.
               (iii) The Company is not obligated, and will have no liability for failure, to issue or deliver any Shares upon exercise of the Option unless such issuance or delivery would comply with the Applicable Laws, with such compliance determined by the Company in consultation with its legal counsel. This Option may not be exercised if the issuance of such Shares upon such exercise or the method of payment of consideration for such shares would constitute a violation of any applicable federal or state securities or other law or regulation, including any rule under Part 221 of Title 12 of the Code of Federal Regulations as promulgated by the Federal Reserve Board. As a condition to the exercise of this Option, the Company may require Optionee to make any representation and warranty to the Company as may be required by the Applicable Laws. Assuming such compliance, for income tax purposes the Shares shall be considered transferred to Optionee on the date on which the Option is exercised with respect to such Shares.
     4. Method of Payment. Payment of the Exercise Price shall be by any of the following, or a combination of the following, at the election of Optionee:
          (a) cash or check;
          (b) prior to the date, if any, upon which the Common Stock becomes a Listed Security, by surrender of other shares of Common Stock of the Company that have an aggregate Fair Market Value on the date of surrender equal to the Exercise Price of the Shares as to which the Option is being exercised. In the case of shares acquired directly or indirectly from the Company, such shares must have been owned by Optionee for more than six (6) months on the date of surrender (or such other period of time as is necessary to avoid the Company’s incurring adverse accounting charges); or
          (c) following the date, if any, upon which the Common Stock is a Listed Security, delivery of a properly executed exercise notice together with irrevocable instructions to a broker approved by the Company to deliver promptly to the Company the amount of sale required to pay the exercise price.
     5. Termination of Relationship. Following the date of termination of Optionee’s Continuous Service Status for any reason (the “Termination Date”), Optionee may exercise the Option only as set forth in the Notice and this Section 5. To the extent that Optionee is not entitled to exercise this Option as of the Termination Date, or if Optionee does not exercise this Option within the Termination Period set forth in the Notice or the termination periods set forth below, the Option shall terminate in its entirety. In no event may any Option be exercised after the Expiration Date as set forth in the Notice.
          (a) Termination. In the event of termination of Optionee’s Continuous Service Status other than as a result of Optionee’s disability or death, Optionee may, to the extent otherwise so entitled at the date of such termination, exercise this Option during the Termination Period set forth in the Notice.

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          (b) Other Terminations. In connection with any termination other than a termination covered by Section 5(a), Optionee may exercise the Option only as described below:
               (i) Termination upon Disability of Optionee. In the event of termination of Optionee’s Continuous Service Status as a result of Optionee’s disability, Optionee may, but only within twelve (12) months from the Termination Date, exercise this Option to the extent Optionee was entitled to exercise it as of such Termination Date.
               (ii) Death of Optionee. In the event of the death of Optionee (a) during the term of this Option and while an Employee or Consultant of the Company and having been in Continuous Service Status since the date of grant of the Option, or (b) within thirty (30) days after Optionee’s Termination Date, the Option may be exercised at any time within six (6) months following the date of death by Optionee’s estate or by a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance, but only to the extent Optionee was entitled to exercise the Option as of the Termination Date.
          (c) Buyout Provisions. The Company may at any time offer to buy out the Option for a payment in cash or Shares based on such terms and conditions as the Company shall establish and communicate to the Optionee at the time that such offer is made.
     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 him or her. The terms of this Option shall be binding upon the executors, administrators, heirs, successors and assigns of Optionee.
     7. Tax Consequences. Below is a brief summary as of the date of this Option of certain of the federal tax consequences of exercise of this Option and disposition of the Shares under the laws in effect as of the Date of Grant. THIS SUMMARY IS INCOMPLETE, AND THE TAX LAWS AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. OPTIONEE SHOULD CONSULT A TAX ADVISER BEFORE EXERCISING THIS OPTION OR DISPOSING OF THE SHARES.
          Since this Option does not qualify as an incentive stock option under the Code, there may be a regular federal (and state) income tax liability upon the exercise of the Option. 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 Shares on the date of exercise over the Exercise Price. If Optionee is an Employee, the Company will be required to withhold from Optionee’s compensation or collect from Optionee and pay to the applicable taxing authorities an amount equal to a percentage of this compensation income at the time of exercise. If Shares issued upon exercise of a Nonstatutory Stock Option are held 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.
     8. Lock-Up Agreement. In connection with the initial public offering of the Company’s securities and upon request of the Company or the underwriters managing any underwritten offering of the Company’s securities, Optionee hereby agrees not to sell, make any short sale of, loan, grant any option for the purchase of, or otherwise dispose of any securities of

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the Company however and whenever acquired (other than those included in the registration) without the prior written consent of the Company or such underwriters, as the case may be, for such period of time (not to exceed 180 days) from the effective date of such registration as may be requested by the Company or such managing underwriters and to execute an agreement reflecting the foregoing as may be requested by the underwriters at the time of the public offering.
     9. Effect of Agreement. Optionee represents that he or she is familiar with the terms and provisions of this Agreement (and has had an opportunity to consult counsel regarding the Option terms), and hereby accepts this Option and agrees to be bound by its contractual terms as set forth herein. Optionee hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions and interpretations of the Company regarding any questions relating to the Option.
     10. Taxes.
          (a) As a condition of the exercise of this Option, the Optionee (or in the case of the Optionee’s death, the person exercising the Option) shall make such arrangements as the Company may require for the satisfaction of any applicable federal, state, local or foreign withholding tax obligations that may arise in connection with the exercise of the Option and the issuance of Shares. The Company shall not be required to issue any Shares under this Agreement until such obligations are satisfied. If the Company allows the withholding or surrender of Shares to satisfy an Optionee’s tax withholding obligations under this Section 10 (whether pursuant to Section 10(c), (d) or (e), or otherwise), the Company shall not allow Shares to be withheld in an amount that exceeds the minimum statutory withholding rates for federal and state tax purposes, including payroll taxes.
          (b) In the case of an Employee and in the absence of any other arrangement, the Employee shall be deemed to have directed the Company to withhold or collect from his or her compensation an amount sufficient to satisfy such tax obligations from the next payroll payment otherwise payable after the date of an exercise of the Option.
          (c) This Section 10(c) shall apply only after the date, if any, upon which the Common Stock becomes a Listed Security. In the case of an Optionee other than an Employee (or in the case of an Employee where the next payroll payment is not sufficient to satisfy such tax obligations, with respect to any remaining tax obligations), in the absence of any other arrangement and to the extent permitted under the Applicable Laws, the Optionee shall be deemed to have elected to have the Company withhold from the Shares to be issued upon exercise of the Option that number of Shares having a Fair Market Value determined as of the applicable Tax Date (as defined below) equal to the amount required to be withheld. For purposes of this Section 10, the Fair Market Value of the Shares to be withheld shall be determined on the date that the amount of tax to be withheld is to be determined under the Applicable Laws (the “Tax Date”).
          (d) If permitted in writing by the Company, in its sole discretion, Optionee may satisfy his or her tax withholding obligations upon exercise of an Option by surrendering to the Company Shares that have a Fair Market Value determined as of the applicable Tax Date equal to the amount required to be withheld. In the case of shares previously acquired from the

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Company that are surrendered under this Section 10(d), such Shares must have been owned by the Optionee for more than six (6) months on the date of surrender (or such other period of time as is required for the Company to avoid adverse accounting charges).
          (e) Any election or deemed election by an Optionee to have Shares withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations under Section 10(c) or (d) above shall be irrevocable as to the particular Shares as to which the election is made and shall be subject to the consent or disapproval of the Company. Any election by an Optionee under Section 10(d) above must be made on or prior to the applicable Tax Date.
          (f) In the event an election to have Shares withheld is made by an Optionee and the Tax Date is deferred under Section 83 of the Code because no election is filed under Section 83(b) of the Code, the Optionee shall receive the full number of Shares with respect to which the Option is exercised but such Optionee shall be unconditionally obligated to tender back to the Company the proper number of Shares on the Tax Date.
     11. Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization, Merger or Certain Other Transactions.
          (a) Changes in Capitalization. Subject to any required action by the shareholders of the Company, the number of Shares of Common Stock covered by the Option, as well as the price per Share of Common Stock covered by the 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, recapitalization 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 Company, and its 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 an Option.
          (b) Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the dissolution or liquidation of the Company, the Option will terminate immediately prior to the consummation of such action, unless otherwise determined by the Company, in it sole discretion.
          (c) Corporate Transaction. In the event of a Corporate Transaction, each outstanding Option shall be assumed or an equivalent option or right shall be substituted by such successor corporation or a parent or subsidiary of such successor corporation (the “Successor Corporation”), unless the Successor Corporation does not agree to assume the award or to substitute an equivalent option or right, in which case such Option shall terminate upon the consummation of the transaction.
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Transaction each holder of an Option would be entitled to receive upon exercise of the award the same number and kind of shares of stock or the same amount of property, cash or securities as such holder would have been entitled to receive upon the occurrence of the transaction if the holder had been, immediately prior to such transaction, the holder of the number of Shares of Common Stock covered by the award at such time (after giving effect to any adjustments in the number of Shares covered by the Option as provided for in this Section 11); provided that if such consideration received in the transaction is not solely common stock of the Successor Corporation, the Company may, with the consent of the Successor Corporation, provide for the consideration to be received upon exercise of the award to be solely common stock of the Successor Corporation equal to the Fair Market Value of the per Share consideration received by holders of Common Stock in the transaction.
          (d) Certain Distributions. In the event of any distribution to the Company’s shareholders of securities of any other entity or other assets (other than dividends payable in cash or stock of the Company) without receipt of consideration by the Company, the Company may, in its sole discretion, appropriately adjust the price per Share of Common Stock covered by each outstanding Option to reflect the effect of such distribution.
     12. Amendment of Option. In addition to any changes or adjustments that may be made pursuant to Section 11 above, the Company’s Board of Directors shall have the authority to make the following determinations with respect to, and amendments to, the Option without the consent of Optionee: (a) waiver of any restriction applicable to the Option or the Optioned Stock; (b) settlement in cash of the Option; (c) reduction in the exercise price of the Option to the Fair Market Value of the Company’s Common Stock as of the date of such reduction in price; and (d) any other amendment or adjustment that does not materially and adversely affect Optionee’s rights hereunder.
     13. Miscellaneous.
          (a) Governing Law. This Agreement and all acts and transactions pursuant hereto and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law.
          (b) Entire Agreement; Enforcement of Rights. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter herein and merges all prior discussions between them. No modification of or amendment to this Agreement, nor any waiver of any rights under this Agreement, shall be effective unless in writing signed by the parties to this Agreement. The failure by either party to enforce any rights under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights of such party.
          (c) Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith. In the event that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (i) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (ii) the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (iii) the balance of the Agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.

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          (d) Construction. This Agreement is the result of negotiations between and has been reviewed by each of the parties hereto and their respective counsel, if any; accordingly, this Agreement shall be deemed to be the product of all of the parties hereto, and no ambiguity shall be construed in favor of or against any one of the parties hereto.
          (e) Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient when delivered personally or sent by telegram or fax or forty-eight (48) hours after being deposited in the U.S. mail, as certified or registered mail, with postage prepaid, and addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s address as set forth below or as subsequently modified by written notice.
          (f) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.
          (g) Successors and Assigns. The rights and benefits of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the Company’s successors and assigns. The rights and obligations of Optionee under this Agreement may only be assigned with the prior written consent of the Company.
          (h) Accredited Investor. The Optionee is an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933.
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     This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one document.
                 
Pamela Pierce-Palmer, M.D., Ph.D.       OMEROS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
 
               
/s/ Pamela Pierce Palmer       By:   /s/ Gregory A. Demopulos
             
Dated:
          Name:   Gregory A. Demopulos
 
               
 
          Title:   Chairman & CEO

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APPENDIX
          (a) Affiliatemeans an entity other than a Subsidiary (as defined below) which, together with the Company, is under common control of a third person or entity.
          (b) Applicable Lawsmeans the legal requirements relating to the administration of stock option and grants under applicable U.S. state corporate laws, U.S. federal and applicable state securities laws, the Code, any Stock Exchange rules or regulations and the applicable laws of any other country or jurisdiction where the Option is granted under this Agreement, as such laws, rules, regulations and requirements shall be in place from time to time.
          (c) Boardmeans the Board of Directors of the Company.
          (d) Codemeans the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
          (e) Common Stockmeans the Common Stock of the Company.
          (f) Consultantmeans any person, including an advisor, who is engaged by the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary or Affiliate to render services and is compensated for such services, and any director of the Company whether compensated for such services or not.
          (g) Continuous Service Statusmeans the absence of any interruption or termination of service as an Employee or Consultant. Continuous Service Status as an Employee or Consultant shall not be considered interrupted in the case of: (i) sick leave; (ii) military leave; (iii) any other leave of absence approved by the Administrator, provided that such leave is for a period of not more than ninety (90) days, unless reemployment upon the expiration of such leave is guaranteed by contract or statute, or unless provided otherwise pursuant to Company policy adopted from time to time; or (iv) in the case of transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, its Parents, Subsidiaries, Affiliates or their respective successors. A change in status from an Employee to a Consultant or from a Consultant to an Employee will not constitute an interruption of Continuous Service Status.
          (h) Corporate Transactionmeans a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, or a merger, consolidation or other capital reorganization of the Company with or into another corporation.
          (i) Directormeans a member of the Board.
          (j) Employeemeans any person employed by the Company or any Parent, Subsidiary or Affiliate, with the status of employment determined based upon such factors as are deemed appropriate by the Administrator in its discretion, subject to any requirements of the Code or the Applicable Laws. The payment by the Company of a director’s fee to a Director shall not be sufficient to constitute “employment” of such Director by the Company.
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          (l) Fair Market Valuemeans, as of any date, the fair market value of the Common Stock, as determined by the Administrator in good faith on such basis as it deems appropriate. Whenever possible, the determination of Fair Market Value shall be based upon the closing price for the Shares as reported in the Wall Street Journal for the applicable date.
          (m) “Listed Security” means any security of the Company that is listed or approved for listing on a national securities exchange or designated or approved for designation as a national market system security on an interdealer quotation system by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
          (n) Nonstatutory Stock Optionmeans an Option not intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.
          (o) Optionmeans a stock option granted pursuant to this Agreement.
          (p) Optioned Stockmeans the Common Stock subject to an Option.
          (q) Parentmeans a “parent corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code, or any successor provision.
          (r) Sharemeans a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in accordance with Section 11 of this Agreement.
          (s) Stock Exchangemeans any stock exchange or consolidated stock price reporting system on which prices for the Common Stock are quoted at any given time.
          (t) Subsidiarymeans a “subsidiary corporation,” whether now or hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code, or any successor provision.

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EXHIBIT A
OMEROS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
EXERCISE NOTICE AND RESTRICTED STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT
     This Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of                     , by and between Omeros Medical Systems, Inc., a Washington corporation (the “Company”), and Pamela Pierce-Palmer, M.D., Ph.D. (“Purchaser”). To the extent any capitalized terms used in this Agreement are not defined, they shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Option Agreement (as defined below).
     1. Exercise of Option. Subject to the terms and conditions hereof, Purchaser hereby elects to exercise his or her option to purchase                      shares of the Common Stock (the “Shares”) of the Company under and pursuant to the Stock Option Agreement dated December 11, 2001, (the “Option Agreement”). The purchase price for the Shares shall be $0.265 per Share for a total purchase price of $                    . The term “Shares” refers to the purchased Shares and all securities received in replacement of the Shares or as stock dividends or splits, all securities received in replacement of the Shares in a recapitalization, merger, reorganization, exchange or the like, and all new, substituted or additional securities or other properties to which Purchaser is entitled by reason of Purchaser’s ownership of the Shares.
     2. Time and Place of Exercise. The purchase and sale of the Shares under this Agreement shall occur at the principal office of the Company simultaneously with the execution and delivery of this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Section 3(b) of the Option Agreement. On such date, the Company will deliver to Purchaser a certificate representing the Shares to be purchased by Purchaser (which shall be issued in Purchaser’s name) against payment of the exercise price therefor by Purchaser by (a) check made payable to the Company, (b) cancellation of indebtedness of the Company to Purchaser, (c) delivery of shares of the Common Stock of the Company in accordance with Section 4(b) of the Option Agreement, or (d) a combination of the foregoing.
     3. Limitations on Transfer. In addition to any other limitation on transfer created by applicable securities laws, Purchaser shall not assign, encumber or dispose of any interest in the Shares except in compliance with the provisions below and applicable securities laws.
          (a) Right of First Refusal. Before any Shares held by Purchaser or any transferee of Purchaser (either being sometimes referred to herein as the “Holder”) may be sold or otherwise transferred (including transfer by gift or operation of law), the Company or its assignee(s) shall have a right of first refusal to purchase the Shares on the terms and conditions set forth in this Section 3(a) (the “Right of First Refusal”).
               (i) Notice of Proposed Transfer. The Holder of the Shares shall deliver to the Company a written notice (the “Notice”) stating: (i) the Holder’s bona fide intention to sell or otherwise transfer such Shares; (ii) the name of each proposed purchaser or other transferee (“Proposed Transferee”); (iii) the number of Shares to be transferred to each

 


 

Proposed Transferee; and (iv) the terms and conditions of each proposed sale or transfer. The Holder shall offer the Shares at the same price (the “Offered Price”) and upon the same terms (or terms as similar as reasonably possible) to the Company or its assignee(s).
               (ii) Exercise of Right of First Refusal. At any time within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Notice, the Company and/or its assignee(s) may, by giving written notice to the Holder, elect to purchase all, but not less than all, of the Shares proposed to be transferred to any one or more of the Proposed Transferees, at the purchase price determined in accordance with subsection (iii) below.
               (iii) Purchase Price. The purchase price (“Purchase Price”) for the Shares purchased by the Company or its assignee(s) under this Section 3(a) shall be the Offered Price. If the Offered Price includes consideration other than cash, the cash equivalent value of the non-cash consideration shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the Company in good faith.
               (iv) Payment. Payment of the Purchase Price shall be made, at the option of the Company or its assignee(s), in cash (by check), by cancellation of all or a portion of any outstanding indebtedness, or by any combination thereof within 30 days after receipt of the Notice or in the manner and at the times set forth in the Notice.
               (v) Holder’s Right to Transfer. If all of the Shares proposed in the Notice to be transferred to a given Proposed Transferee are not purchased by the Company and/or its assignee(s) as provided in this Section 3(a), then the Holder may sell or otherwise transfer such Shares to that Proposed Transferee at the Offered Price or at a higher price, provided that such sale or other transfer is consummated within 60 days after the date of the Notice and provided further that any such sale or other transfer is effected in accordance with any applicable securities laws and the Proposed Transferee agrees in writing that the provisions of this Section 3 shall continue to apply to the Shares in the hands of such Proposed Transferee. If the Shares described in the Notice are not transferred to the Proposed Transferee within such period, or if the Holder proposes to change the price or other terms to make them more favorable to the Proposed Transferee, a new Notice shall be given to the Company, and the Company and/or its assignees shall again be offered the Right of First Refusal before any Shares held by the Holder may be sold or otherwise transferred.
               (vi) Exception for Certain Family Transfers. Anything to the contrary contained in this Section 3(a) notwithstanding, the transfer of any or all of the Shares during Purchaser’s lifetime or on Purchaser’s death by will or intestacy to Purchaser’s Immediate Family or a trust for the benefit of Purchaser’s Immediate Family shall be exempt from the provisions of this Section 3(a). “Immediate Family” as used herein shall mean spouse, lineal descendant or antecedent, father, mother, brother or sister. In such case, the transferee or other recipient shall receive and hold the Shares so transferred subject to the provisions of this Section, and there shall be no further transfer of such Shares except in accordance with the terms of this Section 3.

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          (b) Involuntary Transfer.
               (i) Company’s Right to Purchase upon Involuntary Transfer. In the event, at any time after the date of this Agreement, of any transfer by operation of law or other involuntary transfer (including death or divorce, but excluding a transfer to Immediate Family as set forth in Section 3(a)(vi) above) of all or a portion of the Shares by the record holder thereof, the Company shall have an option to purchase all of the Shares transferred at the greater of the purchase price paid by Purchaser pursuant to this Agreement or the fair market value of the Shares on the date of transfer. Upon such a transfer, the person acquiring the Shares shall promptly notify the Secretary of the Company of such transfer. The right to purchase such Shares shall be provided to the Company for a period of thirty (30) days following receipt by the Company of written notice by the person acquiring the Shares.
               (ii) Price for Involuntary Transfer. With respect to any stock to be transferred pursuant to Section 3(b)(i), the price per Share shall be a price set by the Board of Directors of the Company that will reflect the current value of the stock in terms of present earnings and future prospects of the Company. The Company shall notify Purchaser or his or her executor of the price so determined within thirty (30) days after receipt by it of written notice of the transfer or proposed transfer of Shares. However, if the Purchaser does not agree with the valuation as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company, the Purchaser shall be entitled to have the valuation determined by an independent appraiser to be mutually agreed upon by the Company and the Purchaser and whose fees shall be borne equally by the Company and the Purchaser.
          (c) Assignment. The right of the Company to purchase any part of the Shares may be assigned in whole or in part to any shareholder or shareholders of the Company or other persons or organizations.
          (d) Restrictions Binding on Transferees. All transferees of Shares or any interest therein will receive and hold such Shares or interest subject to the provisions of this Agreement. Any sale or transfer of the Company’s Shares shall be void unless the provisions of this Agreement are satisfied.
          (e) Termination of Rights. The right of first refusal granted the Company by Section 3(a) above and the option to repurchase the Shares in the event of an involuntary transfer granted the Company by Section 3(b) above shall terminate upon the first sale of Common Stock of the Company to the general public pursuant to a registration statement filed with and declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Upon termination of the right of first refusal described in Section 3(b) above, a new certificate or certificates representing the Shares not repurchased shall be issued, on written request, without the legend referred to in Section 6(a)(ii) herein and delivered to Purchaser.
     4. Investment and Taxation Representations. In connection with the purchase of the Shares, Purchaser represents to the Company the following:

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          (a) Purchaser 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 Shares. Purchaser is purchasing these securities for investment for his or her 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 or under any applicable provision of state law. Purchaser does not have any present intention to transfer the Shares to any person or entity.
          (b) Purchaser understands that the Shares 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 Purchaser’s investment intent as expressed herein.
          (c) Purchaser 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. Purchaser further acknowledges and understands that the Company is under no obligation to register the securities. Purchaser understands that the certificate(s) 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.
          (d) Purchaser is familiar with the provisions of Rules 144 and 701, each promulgated under the Securities Act, which, in substance, permit limited public resale of “restricted securities” acquired, directly or indirectly, from the issuer of the securities (or from an affiliate of such issuer), in a non-public offering subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Purchaser understands that the Company provides no assurances as to whether he or she will be able to resell any or all of the Shares pursuant to Rule 144 or Rule 701, which rules require, among other things, that the Company be subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that resales of securities take place only after the holder of the Shares has held the Shares for certain specified time periods, and under certain circumstances, that resales of securities be limited in volume and take place only pursuant to brokered transactions. Notwithstanding this paragraph (d), Purchaser acknowledges and agrees to the restrictions set forth in paragraph (e) below.
          (e) Purchaser further understands that in the event all of the applicable requirements of Rule 144 or 701 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 Rule 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.
          (f) 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 any tax consultants Purchaser deems advisable in

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connection with the purchase or disposition of the Shares and that Purchaser is not relying on the Company for any tax advice.
          (g) Purchaser is an accredited investor as defined in Rule 501(a) of Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933.
     5. Restrictive Legends and Stop-Transfer Orders.
          (a) Legends. The certificate or certificates representing the Shares shall bear the following legends (as well as any legends required by applicable state and federal corporate and securities laws):
  (i)   THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE HAVE NOT BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AND HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED FOR INVESTMENT AND NOT WITH A VIEW TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION THEREOF. NO SUCH SALE OR DISTRIBUTION MAY BE EFFECTED WITHOUT AN EFFECTIVE REGISTRATION STATEMENT RELATED THERETO OR AN OPINION OF COUNSEL FOR THE COMPANY THAT SUCH REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933.
 
  (ii)   THE SHARES REPRESENTED BY THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE TRANSFERRED ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMPANY AND THE SHAREHOLDER, A COPY OF WHICH IS ON FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE COMPANY.
          (b) Stop-Transfer Notices. Purchaser 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 Agreement 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.
     6. No Employment Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect in any manner whatsoever the right or power of the Company, or a parent or subsidiary of the Company, to terminate Purchaser’s employment or consulting relationship, for any reason, with or without cause.

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     7. Lock-Up Agreement. In connection with the initial public offering of the Company’s securities and upon request of the Company or the underwriters managing any underwritten offering of the Company’s securities, Purchaser agrees not to sell, make any short sale of, loan, grant any option for the purchase of, or otherwise dispose of any securities of the Company however or whenever acquired (other than those included in the registration) without the prior written consent of the Company or such underwriters, as the case may be, for such period of time (not to exceed 180 days) from the effective date of such registration as may be requested by the Company or such managing underwriters and to execute an agreement reflecting the foregoing as may be requested by the underwriters at the time of the public offering.
     8. Miscellaneous.
          (a) Governing Law. This Agreement and all acts and transactions pursuant hereto and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall be governed, construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, without giving effect to principles of conflicts of law.
          (b) Entire Agreement; Enforcement of Rights. This Agreement sets forth the entire agreement and understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter herein and merges all prior discussions between them. No modification of or amendment to this Agreement, nor any waiver of any rights under this Agreement, shall be effective unless in writing signed by the parties to this Agreement. The failure by either party to enforce any rights under this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any rights of such party.
          (c) Severability. If one or more provisions of this Agreement are held to be unenforceable under applicable law, the parties agree to renegotiate such provision in good faith. In the event that the parties cannot reach a mutually agreeable and enforceable replacement for such provision, then (i) such provision shall be excluded from this Agreement, (ii) the balance of the Agreement shall be interpreted as if such provision were so excluded and (iii) the balance of the Agreement shall be enforceable in accordance with its terms.
          (d) Construction. This Agreement is the result of negotiations between and has been reviewed by each of the parties hereto and their respective counsel, if any; accordingly, this Agreement shall be deemed to be the product of all of the parties hereto, and no ambiguity shall be construed in favor of or against any one of the parties hereto.
          (e) Notices. Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed sufficient when delivered personally or sent by telegram or fax or forty-eight (48) hours after being deposited in the U.S. mail, as certified or registered mail, with postage prepaid, and addressed to the party to be notified at such party’s address as set forth below or as subsequently modified by written notice.
          (f) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

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          (g) Successors and Assigns. The rights and benefits of this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by the Company’s successors and assigns. The rights and obligations of Purchaser under this Agreement may only be assigned with the prior written consent of the Company.
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     The parties have executed this Exercise Notice and Restricted Stock Purchase Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
         
    COMPANY:
 
       
    OMEROS MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
 
       
 
  By:    
 
       
 
  Name:    
 
       
 
  Title:    
 
       
 
       
    PURCHASER:
 
       
    Pamela Pierce-Palmer, M.D., Ph.D.
 
       
     
    (Signature)
 
       
 
  Address:    
 
       
 
       
 
       
I,                                         , spouse of Pamela Pierce-Palmer, M.D., Ph.D., have read and hereby approve the foregoing Agreement. In consideration of the Company’s granting my spouse the right to purchase the Shares as set forth in the Agreement, I hereby agree to be irrevocably bound by the Agreement and further agree that any community property or other such interest shall hereby be similarly bound by the Agreement. I hereby appoint my spouse as my attorney-in-fact with respect to any amendment or exercise of any rights under the Agreement.
     
 
   
 
  Spouse of Pamela Pierce-Palmer, M.D., Ph.D.

 

exv5w1
Exhibit 5.1
OPINION OF WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
October 29, 2009
Omeros Corporation
1420 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2600
Seattle, Washington 98101
     Re:   Registration Statement on Form S-8
Ladies and Gentlemen:
     We have examined the registration statement on Form S-8 (the “Registration Statement”) to be filed by Omeros Corporation, a Washington corporation, with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or about the date hereof, in connection with the registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”), of an aggregate of 3,858,487 shares of your Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Shares”), reserved for issuance under the 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, the Second Amended and Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan, the nura, inc. 2003 Stock Option Plan, the Stock Option Grant to Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D. and the Stock Option Grant to Pamela Pierce Palmer, M.D., Ph.D. (the “Plans”). As your legal counsel, we have reviewed the actions proposed to be taken by you in connection with the issuance and sale of the Shares to be issued under the Plans.
     It is our opinion that, when issued and sold in the manner referred to in the Plans and pursuant to the agreements which accompany the Plans, the Shares will be legally and validly issued, fully paid and nonassessable.
     We consent to the use of this opinion as an exhibit to the Registration Statement, and further consent to the use of our name wherever appearing in the Registration Statement and any amendments thereto. In giving such consent, we do not consider that we are “experts” within the meaning of such term as used in the Act, or the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued thereunder, with respect to any part of the Registration Statement, including this opinion as an exhibit or otherwise.
Very truly yours,
WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI,
Professional Corporation
/s/ Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, P.C.

 

exv23w1
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8) pertaining to the Omeros Corporation 2008 Equity Incentive Plan, the Omeros Corporation Second Amended And Restated 1998 Stock Option Plan, the Nura, Inc. 2003 Stock Option Plan, the Omeros Corporation Stock Option Grant to Gregory A. Demopulos, M.D., and the Omeros Corporation Stock Option Grant to Pamela Pierce Palmer, M.D., Ph.D., of our report dated May 8, 2009, except as to Note 15, as to which the date is October 2, 2009, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Omeros Corporation as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2008 and for the period from June 16, 1994 (inception) through December 31, 2008 included in its Registration Statement (Form S-1 No. 333-148572), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Seattle, Washington
October 29, 2009