Dedicated, focused employees who contribute their expertise in the workplace each day are the fundamental “engine” driving the ongoing success of the company. At Seagate, we believe such contributions should be rewarded. Our variable pay and benefit programs include several vehicles by which employees can participate in company success through Equity Ownership: stock options and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Though each program is distinct in terms of its provisions, they share a common objective of offering employees the opportunity to build a long-term ownership stake in the company.