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As approved by Board of Directors

April 26, 2007






Exhibit 10.4




COVAD COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.

2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN




NOTICE OF STOCK BONUS AWARD

GRANT NUMBER:                     




     The terms defined in the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) shall have the same
meanings in this Notice of Stock Bonus Award (“Notice of Grant”).



	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 
	 

	 	Address:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 






     You (“Participant”) have been granted an award of Shares, subject to the terms and conditions
of the Plan and the attached Stock Bonus Award Agreement to the Plan (available in hard copy by
request), as follows:



	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Number of Shares:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 
	 

	 	Date of Grant:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 
	 

	 	First Vesting Date:
	 	[
	]
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 
	 	 	Expiration Date:	 	The date on which all the Shares granted hereunder become vested, with
earlier expiration upon the Termination Date






     [Vesting Schedule: The Shares will vest as follows: Subject to your continued
service as an employee, director or consultant of the Company, on
                                                            .]


Participant understands that his or her employment or consulting relationship with the Company is
for an unspecified duration, can be terminated at any time (i.e., is “at-will”), and that nothing
in this Notice of Grant, the Stock Bonus Agreement or the Plan changes the at-will nature of that
relationship. Participant acknowledges that the vesting of the Stock Bonus Shares pursuant to this
Notice of Grant is earned only by continuing service as an employee, director or consultant of the
Company. Participant also understands that this Notice of Grant is subject to the terms and
conditions of both the Stock Bonus Agreement and the Plan, both of which are incorporated herein by
reference. Participant has read both the Stock Bonus Agreement and the Plan.




	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	PARTICIPANT	 	COVAD COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Signature:

	 	 	 	By:	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Print Name:

	 	 	 	Its:	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 	 	 	 





 









 






As approved by Board of Directors

April 26, 2007




COVAD COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.

STOCK BONUS AGREEMENT TO THE

COVAD COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. 2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN




     Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan
(the “Plan”) shall have the same defined meanings in this Stock Bonus Agreement (the “Agreement”).



     You have been granted a Stock Bonus Award (“Stock Bonus Award”) subject to the terms,
restrictions and conditions of the Plan, the Notice of Stock Bonus Award (“Notice of Grant”) and
this Agreement.


1. Settlement. Stock Bonus Awards shall be settled in Shares and the Company’s
transfer agent shall record ownership of such Shares in Participant’s name as soon as reasonably
practicable.



2. Stockholder Rights. Participant shall have no right to dividends or to vote such
Shares other than as provided under an applicable section of the Plan and applicable law.



3. Non-Transferable. Unvested Shares, and unvested Stock Bonus Awards, and any
interest in either shall not be sold, assigned, transferred, pledged, hypothecated, or otherwise
disposed of by Participant or any person whose interest derives from Participant’s interest.
“Unvested Shares” are Shares that have not yet vested pursuant to the terms of the vesting schedule
set forth in the Notice of Grant.



4. Termination. If Participant’s continuous employment with the Company or any
of its subsidiaries shall terminate for any reason, all Unvested Shares shall be forfeited to the
Company forthwith, and all rights of Participant to such Unvested Shares shall immediately
terminate. In case of any dispute as to whether Termination has occurred, the Committee shall have
sole discretion to determine whether such Termination has occurred and the effective date of such
Termination.



5. Acknowledgement. The Company and Participant agree that the Stock Bonus Award
is granted under and governed by the Notice of Grant, this Agreement and by the provisions of the
Plan (incorporated herein by reference). Participant: (i) acknowledges receipt of a copy of the
Plan and the Plan prospectus, (ii) represents that Participant has carefully read and is familiar
with their provisions, and (iii) hereby accepts the Stock Bonus Award subject to all of the terms
and conditions set forth herein and those set forth in the Plan, this Agreement and the Notice of
Grant.



6. Tax Consequences. Participant acknowledges that there will be tax
consequences upon vesting of the Stock Bonus Awards or disposition of the Shares, if any, received
in connection therewith, and Participant should consult a tax adviser regarding Participant’s tax
obligations prior to such vesting or disposition. The included amount will be treated as
ordinary income by Participant and will be subject to withholding by the Company. Before any
shares subject to this Agreement are issued, the Participant must provide funds to the Company
equal to the amount of the Company’s tax withholding obligations(s). Information on possible
arrangements can be obtained from the Company. Upon disposition of the Shares, any subsequent
increase or decrease in value will be treated as short-term or long-term capital gain or loss,
depending on whether the Shares are held for more than one year from the date of settlement.



7. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The issuance of Shares will be subject
to and conditioned upon compliance by the Company and Participant with all applicable state and
federal laws and regulations and with all applicable requirements of any stock exchange or
automated quotation system on which the Company’s Common Stock may be listed or quoted at the time
of such issuance or transfer.



8. Successors and Assigns. The Company may assign any of its rights under this
Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the Company. Subject




 









 






As approved by Board of Directors

April 26, 2007




to the restrictions on transfer set forth herein, this Agreement will be binding upon Participant
and Participant’s heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assigns.



9. Governing Law; Severability. The Plan and Notice of Grant are incorporated
herein by reference. The Plan, the Notice of Grant and this Agreement constitute the entire
agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety
all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject
matter hereof. This Agreement is governed by Delaware law except for that body of law pertaining
to conflict of laws. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of law to be
illegal or unenforceable, then such provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible and
the other provisions will remain fully effective and enforceable.



10. No Rights as Employee, Director or Consultant. 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, for any reason, with or without cause.




     By your signature and the signature of the Company’s representative on the Notice of Grant,
Participant and the Company agree that this Stock Bonus Award is granted under and governed by the
terms and conditions of the Plan, the Notice of Grant and this Agreement. Participant has reviewed
the Plan, the Notice of Grant and this Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to
obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Agreement, and fully understands all
provisions of the Plan, the Notice of Grant and this Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to
accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Committee upon any
questions relating to the Plan, the Notice of Grant and this Agreement. Participant further agrees
to notify the Company upon any change in Participant’s residence address.