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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.15

                         AGREEMENT OF PURCHASE AND SALE

VALTERRA HOLDINGS, LLC North Carolina ("Buyer") hereby agrees to purchase and
CAROLINA INVESTMENT PARTNERS (collectively, the "Seller") hereby agree to sell
and convey, all of that plot, piece or parcel of land described below, together
with all improvements located thereon (collectively, the "Property"), upon the
terms and conditions set forth below (the "Contract"). If Seller has not
accepted this offer within seven (7) days of the date of Buyer's signature, this
offer shall be deemed withdrawn and of no further force and effect. The date of
the latter of Seller's or Buyer's signature shall be the date of this Contract.

1.   REAL PROPERTY. Located in Cary, North Carolina and being approximately two
     and one half (2.50) gross acres, subject to final survey, located at Cary
     Parkway and US #1 and Hwy. 64 outlined in red on the attached Exhibit A.
     PIN #07620678799. Address stated is 790 East Cary Parkway, Cary, N.C. The
     exact and precise dimensions of the Property shall be mutually agreed upon
     by the parties.

2.   PURCHASE PRICE. The purchase price is Five Dollars ($5.00) per square foot
     approximately two and one half (2.5) gross acres and subject to final
     survey (the "Purchase Price"). The Purchase Price shall be paid as follows:

     (a)  Earnest Money Deposit in the form of a $15,000 irrevocable letter of
          credit listing the Seller as beneficiary. Said Earnest Money Deposit
          will be provided within seven (7) business days of the date of this
          Contract and held in escrow by Seller's agent until the sale is
          closed, at which time it will be converted to cash and credited to
          Buyer against the Purchase Price, or until this Contract is otherwise
          terminated. In the event Buyer terminates this Contract during the Due
          Diligence Period (defined below) or any of the conditions hereto are
          not satisfied, then the Earnest Money Deposit shall be returned to
          Buyer. In the event of breach of this contract by Seller, upon Buyer's
          request, the Earnest Money Deposit shall be returned to Buyer, or
          Buyer, as Buyer's sole additional remedy, shall be forced to sue for
          Performance of Contract. In the event Buyer breaches this contract,
          then the Earnest Money Deposit shall be forfeited to Seller, and such
          forfeiture shall be Seller's sole remedy available to Seller for such
          breach; provided, however, the Buyer shall have ten (10) business days
          following written notice from Seller to cure any breach under this
          Contract.

     (b)  Balance of the Purchase Price at closing in immediately available
          United States Dollars.

     (c)  Options for the remainder of the nine acre tract of which the Property
          is a portion will be granted to the buyer for one year, beginning on
          the date the Contract is fully executed. Buyer may extend the option
          for up to two (2) additional years by paying Seller an option fee of
          $3,000 for each year extended, payable on the anniversary date of the
          Contract Date; provided, however, that the options will end no later
          than December 31, 2005. This will be paid in the form of cash to the
          Seller sand will be non-refundable and will not apply toward the
          purchase price.

     (d)  Option Land Purchase. Purchase price for the additional land shall be
          $4.50

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          per square foot during the first option year, $4.75 per square foot
          during the second option year, and $5.00 per square foot during the
          third option year.

3.   GENERAL CONDITIONS/CONDITIONS PRECEDENT. The Buyer will have sixty days
     (60) days after Seller's delivery of the items in Paragraph 8 hereof (the
     "Due Diligence Period") to determine, in Buyer's sole discretion, if the
     property is suitable for Buyer's intended use. In the event Buyer elects to
     terminate this Contract within the Due Diligence Period, all the earnest
     money shall be returned to Buyer.

     The following are conditions precedent to Buyer's obligation to close the
     transaction contemplated hereunder.

     (a)  The Property, including all access driveways adjacent to the Property,
          must be in substantially the same or better condition at closing as of
          the date of this Contract.

     (b)  Buyer must submit site plan no later than 30 days after examination
          period and obtain site plan approval by April 30, 2003 ("Approval
          Date") and all necessary permits and approvals from the Town of Cary
          for its proposed office development and construction.

     (c)  Utilities (including, without limitation, water, sewer, electricity,
          and natural gas) will be available at the property line and
          allocations of such utilities will be sufficient for Buyer's proposed
          use of the Property.

     (d)  All deeds of trust, liens, and other charges against the Property, not
          assumed by Buyer, must be paid and satisfied by Seller prior to or at
          closing such that cancellation is immediately obtained following
          closing. Seller shall remain obligated to obtain any such
          cancellations following closing.

     (e)  Title must be delivered at closing by General Warranty Deed, and must
          be fee simple marketable title, free of all encumbrances except: ad
          valorem taxes for the current year (prorated through the date of
          closing); utility easements and unviolated restrictive covenants that
          do not materially affect the value of the Property; and such other
          encumbrances as may be assumed or specifically approved by Buyer. The
          Property must have legal access acceptable to Buyer to a public right
          of way, either directly or through another property owned by Buyer.
          Any matter of title, other than deeds of trust or mortgages to be
          satisfied at closing not expressly objected to by Buyer during the Due
          Diligence period shall be treated as having been specifically approved
          by Buyer.

     (f)  Satisfaction of the "Seller Conditions" attached hereto as Exhibit B.

4.   SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS. Seller warrants that there are no governmental special
     assessments for sidewalk, paving, water, sewer or other improvements on or
     adjoining the Property, no unpaid governmental impact fees or frontage
     fees, and no business campus associated dues, if so, Seller to pay/The
     Transportation Agreement is permissible.

5.   PRORATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. Unless otherwise provided, the following items
     shall be prorated and either adjusted between the parties or paid at
     closing:

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     (a)  Ad valorem taxes on real property shall be prorated on a calendar year
          basis through the date of closing.

     (b)  Rents, if any, for the property shall be prorated through the date of
          closing.

6.   CLOSING EXPENSES. Seller shall pay for preparation of a deed and all other
     documents necessary to perform Seller's obligations under this Contract
     including the cancellation of deeds of trust, liens, and other charges, and
     for excise tax (revenue stamps) required by law. Buyer shall pay for all
     other costs of closing, including the cost of recording the deed and for
     preparation and recording of all instruments required to secure the balance
     of the Purchase Price unpaid at closing.

7.   BROKERAGE COMMISSIONS. Seller shall pay a two percent (2%) broker's
     commission to Buyer's agent, Sequoia Realty. Buyer and Seller hereby
     acknowledge that no other broker's commission or finder's fee is payable
     with regard to the transaction contemplated by this Agreement. Each party
     hereto agrees to defend and indemnify the other party from and against all
     liability, claim, demand, damage or cost of any kind arising from or
     connected with any broker's or finder's fee, commission or charge claimed
     to be due any person arising from the such party's conduct with respect to
     this transaction.

8.   THIRD PARTY REPORTS. Seller agrees to use its best efforts to deliver to
     Buyer as soon as reasonably possible after the date of this Contract copies
     of all title information in possession of or available to Seller, including
     but not limited to: title insurance policies, attorney's opinions on title,
     surveys, soil reports, site plans, covenants, deeds, notes, deeds of trust,
     and easements relating to the Property of legal description.

9.   LABOR AND MATERIAL. Seller shall furnish at closing an affidavit and
     indemnification agreement in form satisfactory to Buyer showing all labor
     and materials, if any, furnished to the Property within 120 days prior to
     the date of closing have been paid by Seller and agreeing to indemnify
     Buyer against all loss from any cause or claim arising therefrom.

10.  REASONABLE ACCESS. Seller will provide reasonable access to Buyer or
     Buyer's representatives for purposes of appraisal and inspection, including
     without limitation soil and environmental tests.

11.  CLOSING. Closing shall be defined as the date and time of recording the
     deed. All parties agree to execute any and all documents and papers
     necessary in connection with closing and transfer of title, at a place
     designated by Buyer, on or before the fifteenth (15/th/) day following the
     satisfaction of the conditions listed in Section 3 of this Contract.

12.  POSSESSION. Possession shall be delivered at closing.

13.  RISK OF LOSS. The risk of loss or damage by fire or other casualty prior to
     closing shall be upon Seller. If the improvements on or to the Property are
     destroyed or materially damaged prior to closing, Buyer may terminate this
     Contract by written notice of such election to the other party, in which
     event Seller hereby consents to the return of the Earnest Money Deposit to
     Buyer.

14.  NOTICES. Any notice, request, instruction or other document to be given
     hereunder by

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     either party to the other shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have
     been given (a) when physically received by personal delivery (which shall
     include the receipt of a facsimile transmission), (b) one (1) business day
     after being deposited with a nationally known commercial courier service
     providing next day delivery service (such as Federal Express), or (c) two
     (2) business days after being deposited in the United States certified or
     registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, addressed to
     the respective parties at the following addresses:

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     <S>          <C>                             <C>         <C>
     To Seller:   Carolina Investment Partners    To Buyer:   Valterra Holdings, LLC
                  4112 Blue Ridge Road                        5310 Alston Avenue
                  Raleigh, NC 27612                           Suite 210
                                                              Durham, NC 27713
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Either party may change the person or address for notices to such party by
giving notice to the other party as provided above.

15.  ASSIGNMENTS. Buyer may assign this Contract.

16.  PARTIES. This Contract shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
     of the parties, i.e., Buyer and Seller and their heirs, successors and
     assigns. As used herein, words in the singular include the plural and the
     masculine includes the feminine and neuter genders, as appropriate.

17.  SURVIVAL. If any provision herein contained which by its nature and effect
     is required to be observed, kept, or performed after the closing, it shall
     survive the closing and remain binding upon and for the benefit of the
     parties hereto until fully observed, kept, or performed.

18.  ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Contract contains the entire agreement of the
     parties, and there are no representations, inducements or other provisions
     other than those expressed therein. Each party hereto and its counsel have
     had the opportunity to review and review (or request revisions of) this
     Contract, and therefore any usual rules of construction requiring that
     ambiguities are to be resolved against a particular party shall not be
     applicable in the construction and interpretation of the Contract hereto or
     amendments hereof. All changes, additions or deletions hereto must be in
     writing and signed by all parties.

19.  EXECUTION. This Contract shall become binding only when signed by both
     Buyer and Seller. This Contract is executed under seal in signed multiple
     originals, all of which together constitute one and the same instrument,
     with a signed original retained by each party, and the parties adopt the
     word "Seal" beside their signatures below.

20.  MORATORIUM. In the event that any governmental entity having jurisdiction
     over the property imposes any moratorium or other restriction on rezoning,
     construction or any other aspect of the development process that would, in
     Buyer's sole judgment, materially impact or delay Buyer's ability to obtain
     the approvals and permits specified in Section 3(b), then Buyer shall have
     the option to (i) terminate this Contract upon written notice to Seller and
     receive a full refund of the Earnest Money, (ii) extend the Approval Date
     for such reasonable amount of time after such moratorium or restriction has
     been lifted to allow for buyer to obtain the necessary permits and
     approvals.

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21.  TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT. Buyer acknowledges that it is purchasing the
     Property subject to that "Transportation Agreement" with the Town of Cary,
     a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit C. Seller agrees to pay all
     fees called for under the Transportation agreement. If Buyer develops any
     or all of the Property, Buyer shall reimburse Seller Ten Thousand Dollars
     ($10,000) per acre of land purchased, for the transportation agreement fee,
     at the closing.

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BUYER

Valterra Holdings, LLC (Seal)

By: /s/                             (Seal)
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Date: 11.01.02

SELLER

/s/ Alton Smith                     (Seal)
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By: Alton Smith

Date: 10.29.02

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                                    EXHIBIT B

               See Attached Agreement As A Condition By The Seller

                                    Agreement

                                Seller Conditions

1.   Seller must determine by appraisal that the selling price is acceptable per
     the terms or the partnership agreement. To be completed within ten (10)
     days of a fully executed contract.

2.   Buyers site plan and buildings must meet the approval of the Seller with
     regard to the retained parcel and the conformity of exterior appearance
     with potential proposed development of the retained parcel. This will be
     approved by the Buyer and Seller upon site plan submittal. Seller will have
     ten (10) to approve. If Seller does not notify Buyer within ten (10) days
     of its disapproval, Seller will be deemed to have approved the site plan
     and buildings.

3.   Buyer will provide pavement, sewer, water, and other utilities access to
     the retained parcel to the satisfaction of the Seller as required by the
     Town of Cary.

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                                    EXHIBIT C

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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
                                                        TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT

COUNTY OF WAKE

     This TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into this
20/th/ day of July, 2001 by and between the TOWN OF CARY, a North Carolina
municipal corporation (the "Town") and CAROLINA INVESTMENT PARTNERS, a North
Carolina general partnership ("Carolina").

                              W I T N E S S E T H:

     WHEREAS, Carolina owns the real property m or particularly described on
Exhibit A attached hereto ("Carolina Property"); and

     WHEREAS, in connection with the proposed development of property in the
vicinity of the Carolina Property, a Traffic Impact Analysis ("TIA") was
obtained which TIA evidenced that the intersection of U.S. 1 and the Cary
Parkway (the "Intersection") would be functioning at an unacceptable service
level as defined by Section 5.15.3 of the Town of Cary Unified Development
Ordinance (the "Code") such that a Certificate of Approved Traffic Analysis
("CATA") might not be issued for the development of all or portions of the
Carolina Property without compliance with 5.15.7 of the Code; and

     WHEREAS, Carolina has no immediate plans to develop its property or to make
requests for a subdivision plan, site plan, master land use plan for a planned
unit development, or conditional use rezoning, but Carolina intends to develop
the Carolina Property in the future and to make requests for one or more of such
approvals; and

     WHEREAS, Town has determined that the level of service of the Intersection
will be enhanced by improvements to the Intersection, said improvements being
substantially similar to those shown on that "Conceptual Plan Cary Parkway/U.S.
1/64 Interchange Modification" prepared by Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc., a copy
of which is attached hereto (the "Improvements"; and

     WHEREAS, Town has determined that the Improvements should be made to the
Intersection in order for property in the vicinity of the Intersection to be
developed and to obtain Town approval for development; and

     WHEREAS, Town is willing to enter into this Agreement and agreements with:
(i) Tryon Partners, LLC and William P. Franklin, and (ii) Summerwinds, Inc., in
order to accelerate the construction of the Improvements to the Intersection;
and

     WHEREAS, Town has indicated it is considering adoption of a new adequate
public facilities ordinance which may modify or replace the current Chapter 5,
Part 15 of the Code; and

     NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged:

     1. Town agrees that at such time as Carolina makes any and all
application(s) for subdivision plan, site plan, master land use plan for planned
unit development, or conditional use rezoning for the development of the
Carolina Property, a CATA shall be issued by the Town for each such development
application provided that Carolina pays the developer contribution as set forth
herein. This agreement by the Town to issue the CATA is with full recognition
that the requested approval(s) may not satisfy the requirements of Section
5.15.3 of the Code, but the Town agrees that this Agreement satisfies the
requirements of Section 5.15.7(f)(iii) as "... an

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agreement with the Town to participate financially in the cost of the
improvements in order to accelerate their construction..." The parties
acknowledge that Carolina may make application for one or more approvals in
connection with a portion or all of the property. In the event multiple
applications are made, a CATA shall be issued at the time of each application.

     Town agrees further that it will expedite construction of the Improvements
to the Intersection in reliance upon this Agreement and the agreements by Tryon
Partners, LLC and William P. Franklin and Summerwinds. In the event Carolina
applies for a CATA or CATAs prior to two (2) years after the execution of this
Agreement, then Carolina shall be limited to obtaining certificates of occupancy
for fifty percent (50%) of its proposed improvements on the Carolina Property
until the earlier of such times as (i) the lapse of two years from the execution
of this Agreement or (ii) such time as there is a reasonable expectation that
the Improvements to the Intersection will be completed in time to be of benefit
to the project. Upon the occurrence of the earlier of the above events, then
Carolina shall be entitled to receive certificates of occupancy for all of its
proposed improvements. Notwithstanding the limitations set forth above, Carolina
shall be entitled to a CATA or CATAs and to the issuance of building permits for
improvements upon application as set forth in the preceding paragraph.

     2.   Carolina agrees that at such time as it receives the CATA, Carolina
shall contribute to Town the sum of One Hundred Sixty Thousand Five Hundred
Dollars ($160,500.00) (the "Developer Contribution") as financial participation
in the cost of the Improvements to the Intersection. Carolina shall have no
obligation to pay the Developer Contribution unless Carolina receives the CATA
as set forth herein. Once Carolina has paid the Developer Contribution for any
requested CATA, then all future requested CATAs in connection with the
development of the Carolina Property shall be issued without the necessity of
further payments.

     In the event Carolina proposes density for its development that causes
traffic generation to exceed the traffic demonstrated by the TIA, then the
amount of Developer Contribution shall be increased by a percentage equal to the
percentage increase of traffic generated by the Carolina development.

     3.   The parties agree that transportation development fees for the
Carolina Property shall be paid at such time as required by the Code.

     4.   The Town agrees that in the event Chapter 5, Part 15 of the Code is
modified or replaced such that the Town's requirements for development of the
Carolina Property are modified or replaced, then Carolina shall have the right
to have its application for approval controlled by the terms of Chapter 5, Page
15 of the Code as it exists on the date of execution of this Agreement.
Notwithstanding any new or modified requirements of the Codes as to approvals
related to traffic or transportation matters, Carolina shall be entitled to the
issuance of the CATA and approval of its subdivision plan, site plan, master
land use plan for a planned unit development, or conditional use rezoning upon
payment of the Developer's Contribution.

     5.   In the event of a modification or replacement of Chapter 5, Part 15 of
the Code, Carolina shall have the right to elect to terminate this Agreement by
delivering written notice thereof to the Town in which even this Agreement shall
be null and void and of no further effect. Any approvals for development of the
Carolina Property shall be subject to the then applicable Code provisions.

     6.   Any notice, demand or request given under this Agreement shall be
given in

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writing, and shall be made by personal delivery or sent by United States
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested or sent
by a reputable overnight courier, addressed as follows:

     a.   If to Town:            Town of Cary
                                 Attn: Charles Henderson, Esquire
                                 318 N. Academy Street
                                 Cary, NC 27511
                                 Facsimile: 919460-4929

          With copy to:          Town of Cary
                                 Attn: Tim Bailey
                                 318 N. Academy Street
                                 Cary, NC 27511
                                 Facsimile: 919-460-4935

     b.   If to Carolina:        Carolina Investment Properties
                                 C/o Trademark Properties
                                 Attn: Alton Smith
                                 4000 Blue Ridge Road
                                 Raleigh, NC 27612
                                 Facsimile: 919-783-9934

                                 Michael G. Winters, Esquire
                                 Ellis & Winters LLP
                                 5501 Dillard Drive, Suite 150
                                 Cary, NC 27511
                                 Facsimile: 919-865-7010

Or to such other address as either party may designate in writing mailed to the
other party as provided herein. Notices shall be deemed given, delivered and
received on the actual date of their personal delivery; three (3) business days
after deposit in the United States mail with registered mail, return receipt
requested; one (1) business day after deposit with or pick up by a professional
overnight delivery service if the sender receives delivery confirmation from the
service; or upon the date of transmission of a telecopied written communication
if the sender obtains machine generated or other written confirmation of
completed transmission and provided that a copy is deposited in the U.S. mail.

     7.   This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the
parties hereto and to the successors and assigns of Carolina s owner of any
portion of the Carolina Property.

     8.   This Agreement may only be amended or modified by the written consent
of the Town and Carolina.

     9.   This Agreement shall be governed and construe din accordance with the
laws of the State of North Carolina. This Agreement constitutes the entire
agreement between Town and Carolina.

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     10.  This Agreement will terminate in the event that Carolina has not made
application for a CATA or CATAs within ten (10) years after the date of
execution of the Agreement.

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     IN WITNESS OF THE FOREGOING, town and Carolina have caused this instrument
to be executed under seal as of the date first above written.

                                       TOWN OF CARY

                                       By: /s/ William Coleman
                                           ------------------------------
                                           William Coleman, Town Manager

ATTEST:

/s/ Sue M. Rowland
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Sue M. Rowland, Town Clerk

[TOWN SEAL]

                                       Carolina Investment Partners

                                       By: /s/ Alton Smith
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                                       Name:  Alton Smith
                                       Title: General Partner

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                                    EXHIBIT A

     All that certain tract or parcel of land located in Cary, Wake County,
North Carolina and being more particularly described as follows:

     BEGINNING at a point located in the northern margin of the right-of-way of
Cary Parkway at the point where such right-of-way commences to curve and
intersect with the eastern margin of the right-of-way of Thurston Drive, running
thence from such point of BEGINNING with and along the arc of a curve to the
right having a radius of 30.00 feet, an arc distance of 45.22 feet to a point
(such curve having a chord bearing and distance of North 01(Degree) 34' 20" West
41.06 feet); running thence North 41(Degree) 36' 29" East 98.25 feet to a point;
running thence South 32(Degree) 50' 24" East 69.31 feet to a new iron pipe;
running thence South 60(Degree) 56' 49" East 115.70 feet to an existing iron
pipe; running thence South 19(Degree) 12' 35" East 61.59 feet to a new iron
pipe; running thence South 03(Degree) 07' 35" West 75.78 feet to an existing
iron pipe; running thence South 11(Degree) 39' 56" West 113.37 feet to a new
iron pipe located in the northern margin of the 106 foot wide right-of-way of
Cary Parkway; running thence with and along such margin of the right-of-way of
Cary Parkway with and along the arc of a curve to the left, having a radius of
1485.39 feet, an arc distance of 314.19 feet, to a point and being the point and
place of BEGINNING (such curve having a chord bearing and distance of North
38(Degree) 41' 35" West 313.61 feet), containing 0.86 acres and being a part of
Lot 5, Wellington Park P.U.D., all according to that certain unrecorded plat of
survey entitled "Survey for Resolution Trust Corporation of Part of Lot 5,
Wellington Park, P.U.D.," prepared by Al Prince & Associates, P.A., dated April
28, 1992, to which unrecorded survey reference is hereby made for a more
accurate description of the metes, bounds, courses and distances of the
foregoing tract.

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                              EXHIBT A (CONTINUED)

     BEGINNING at a point in the centerline of N.C.S.R. 1009 (Tryon Road), said
point being the southwest corner of Parcel 4 of the Wellington Park P.U.D. as
shown on Book of Maps 1986, Page 1262, in the Wake County Registry, and having
N.C. Grid Coordinates of North 725570.77 and East 207045865; thence North
19(Degree) 13' 12" West 50.05 feet to a point on and tangent to a curve having a
radius of 30.00 feet; thence with said curve as it turns to the right a distance
of 45.68 feet to a point on and tangent to a curve having a radius of 1485.39
feet; thence with said curves as it turns to the left a distance of 278.54 feet
to a point of tangency; thence North 11(Degree) 39' 58" East 113.37 feet to a
point; thence North 03(Degree) 07' 35" East 75.7 feet to a point; thence North
19(Degree) 12' 35" West 61.59 feet to a point; thence North 60(Degree) 56' 49"
West 115.70 feet to a point; thence North 32(Degree) 50' 24" West 69.31 feet to
a point; thence North 41(Degree) 36' 29" East 380.92 feet to a point on and
tangent to a curve having a radius of 403.00 feet; thence with said curve as it
turns to the right a distance of 422.02 feet to a point of tangency; thence
South 78(Degree) 23' 31" East 290.97 feet to a point on and tangent to a curve
having a radius of 30.00 feet; thence with said curve as it turns to the right a
distance of 47.17 feet to a point of tangency; thence South 11(Degree) 41' 43"
West 245.72 feet to a point on and tangent to a curve having a radius of 265.00
feet; thence with said curve as it runs to the left a distance of 210.44 feet to
appoint of tangency; thence south 33(Degree) 48' 17" East 163.90 feet to a point
on and tangent to a curve having a radius of 30.00 feet; thence with said curve
as it turns to the right a distance of 47.08 feet to a point of tangency; thence
south 34(Degree) 02' 30" East 49.84 feet to a point; thence South 55(Degree) 57'
30" West 49.52 feet to a point; thence south 57(Degree) 40' 03" West 102.39 feet
to a point; thence South 59(Degree) 45' 02" West 94.59 fee to a point; thence
south 63(Degree) 55' 26" West 107.39 feet to a point; thence South 69(Degree)
20' 26" West 96.27 feet to a point; thence South 70(Degree) 46' 48" West 354.60
feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING and containing 17.29 acres.

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.1

                                 DSP GROUP, INC.

                     1991 EMPLOYEE AND CONSULTANT STOCK PLAN

  (As Amended and Restated Effective January 10, 1994; April 22, 1994; May 16,
        1995; May 21, 1996; May 19, 1998; July 19, 1998 and July 18, 2001)

      1.    Purposes of Plan. The purposes of this Stock Option Plan are:

      .     to attract and retain the best available personnel for positions of
            substantial responsibility;

      .     to provide additional incentive to Employees and Consultants; and

      .     to promote the success of the Company's business.

Options granted under the Plan may be Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory
Stock Options, as determined by the Administrator at the time of grant.

      2.    Definitions. As used herein, the following definitions shall apply:

            a.    "Administrator" means the Board or any of its Committees as
shall be administering the Plan, in accordance with Section 4 of the Plan.

            b.    "Applicable Laws" means the legal requirements relating to the
administration of stock option plans under state corporate and securities laws
and the Code.

            c.    "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Company.

            d.    "Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

            e.    "Committee" means a Committee appointed by the Board in
accordance with Section 4 of the Plan.

            f.    "Common Stock" means the Common Stock of the Company.

            g.    "Company" means DSP Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation.

            h.    "Consultant" means any person, including an advisor, engaged
by the Company, ParthusCeva, Inc. or any Parent or Subsidiary of either company
to render services, and who is compensated for such services, provided that the
term "Consultant" shall not include Directors who are paid only a director's fee
by the Company, or who are not compensated by the Company for their services as
Directors.

            i.    "Continuous Status as an Employee or Consultant" means

                  (i) that the employment or consulting relationship is not
interrupted or terminated by the Company, any Parent or Subsidiary of the
Company. Continuous Status as an Employee or Consultant shall not be considered
interrupted in the case of: (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company,
including sick leave, military leave, or any other personal leave; provided,
however, that for purposes of Incentive Stock Options, no such leave may exceed
ninety (90) days, unless re-employment upon the expiration of such leave is
guaranteed by contract (including certain Company policies) or statute;
provided, further, that on the day three (3) months and one (1) day following
the expiration of such ninety (90) day period (where re-employment is not
guaranteed by contract or statute) the Optionee's

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Incentive Stock Option shall automatically convert to a Nonstatutory Stock
Option; or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the
Company, its Parent, its Subsidiaries, or its successor; or

                  (ii) for purposes of Nonstatutory Stock Options granted prior
to July 18, 2001, that the employment or consulting relationship is not
interrupted or terminated by the Company, ParthusCeva, Inc., or any Parent or
Subsidiary of either Company. Continuous Status as an Employee or Consultant
shall not be considered interrupted in the case of: (i) any leave of absence,
including sick leave, military leave, or any other personal leave; or (ii)
transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, ParthusCeva,
Inc., or any Parent, Subsidiary or successor of either Company.

            j.    "Covered Employee" means an Employee who is a "covered
employee" under Section 162(m)(3) of the Code.

            k.    "Director" means a member of the Board or the board of
directors of ParthusCeva, Inc.

            l.    "Disability" means total and permanent disability as defined
in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.

            m.    "Employee" means any person, including Officers and Directors,
employed by the Company, ParthusCeva, Inc. or any Parent or Subsidiary of either
company. Neither service as a Director nor payment of a Director's fee by the
Company, ParthusCeva, Inc. or any Parent or Subsidiary of either company shall
be sufficient to constitute "employment" by the Company.

            n.    "Exchange Act" means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.

            o.    "Fair Market Value" means, as of any date, the value of Common
Stock determined as follows:

                  i)      If the Common Stock is listed on any established stock
exchange or a national market system, including, without limitation, the
National Market System of the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.
Automated Quotation ("NASDAQ") System, the Fair Market Value of a Share of
Common Stock shall be the closing sales price for such stock (or the closing
bid, if no shares were reported) as quoted on such system or exchange (or the
exchange with the greatest volume of trading in Common Stock) on the date of
determination, as reported in The Wall Street Journal, or such other source as
the Administrator deems reliable;

                  ii)     If the Common Stock is quoted on the NASDAQ System
(but not on the National Market System thereof), or is regularly quoted by a
recognized securities dealer, but selling prices are not reported, the Fair
Market Value of a Share of Common Stock shall be the mean between the high bid
and low asked prices for the Common Stock on the date of determination, as
reported in The Wall Street Journal, or such other source as the Administrator
deems reliable;

                  iii)    In the absence of an established market for the Common
Stock, the Fair Market Value shall be determined in good faith by the
Administrator.

            p.    "Incentive Stock Option" means an Option intended to qualify
as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code and
the regulations promulgated thereunder.

            q.    "Nonstatutory Stock Option" means an Option not intended to
qualify as an Incentive Stock Option.

            r.    "Notice of Grant" means a written notice evidencing certain
terms and conditions of an individual Option grant. The Notice of Grant is part
of the Option Agreement.

            s.    "Officer" means a person who is an officer of the Company
within the meaning of Section 16 of the Exchange Act and the rules and
regulations promulgated thereunder.

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            t.    "Option" means a stock option granted pursuant to the Plan.

            u.    "Option Agreement" means a written agreement between the
Company and an Optionee evidencing the terms and conditions of an individual
Option grant. The Option Agreement is subject to the terms and conditions of the
Plan.

            v.    "Option Exchange Program" means a program whereby outstanding
options are surrendered in exchange for options with a lower exercise price.

            w.    "Optioned Stock" means the Common Stock subject to an Option.

            x.    "Optionee" means an Employee or Consultant who holds an
outstanding Option.

            y.    "Parent" shall mean a "parent corporation," whether now or
hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(e) of the Code.

            z.    "Performance - Based Compensation" means compensation
qualifying as "performance-based compensation" under Section 162(m) of the Code.

            aa.   "Plan" shall mean this 1991 Employee and Consultant Stock
Plan, as amended and restated.

            bb.   "Rule 16b-3" means Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act, or any
successor to Rule 16b-3, as in effect when discretion is being exercised with
respect to the Plan.

            cc.   "Share" means a share of the Common Stock, as adjusted in
accordance with Section 12 of the Plan.

            dd.   "Spin-off Transaction" means a distribution by the Company to
its stockholders of all or any portion of the securities of any Subsidiary of
the Company.

            ee.   "Subsidiary" means a "subsidiary corporation," whether now or
hereafter existing, as defined in Section 424(f) of the Code.

      3.    Stock Subject to the Plan. Subject to the provisions of Section 12
of the Plan, the maximum aggregate number of Shares which may be optioned and
sold under the Plan is 8,552,811 Shares. The Shares may be authorized, but
unissued, or reacquired Common Stock. However, should the Company reacquire
Shares which were issued pursuant to the exercise of an Option, such Shares
shall not become available for future grant under the Plan.

            On May 15, 2001, 184,128 Shares available for future issuance under
the Plan were added to the Company's 2001 Stock Incentive Plan reducing the
total reserve under the Plan to 8,415,872 Shares. Any Shares represented by
awards under the Plan that are forfeited, expire or are cancelled without
delivery of the Shares or which result in forfeiture of the Shares back to the
Company on or after May 15, 2001 shall be added to the Company's 2001 Stock
Incentive Plan. As a result of the Company's distribution of all (or
substantially all) of the shares of capital stock of Ceva, Inc. in November
2002, the number of shares reserved for issuance under the Plan was adjusted so
that 8,552,811 Shares are available for issuance under the Plan.

            If an Option expires or becomes unexercisable without having been
exercised in full, or is surrendered pursuant to an Option Exchange Program, the
unpurchased Shares which were subject thereto shall become available for future
grant or sale under the Plan (unless the Plan has been terminated); provided,
however, that Shares that have actually been issued under the Plan shall not be
returned to the Plan and shall not become available for future distribution
under the Plan.

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      4.    Administration of the Plan.

            a.    Procedure.

                  i)      Multiple Administrative Bodies. If permitted by Rule
16b-3, the Plan may be administered by different bodies with respect to
Directors, Officers who are not Directors, and Employees who are neither
Directors nor Officers.

                  ii)     Administration with Respect to Directors and Officers
Subject to Section 16(b). With respect to Option grants made to Employees who
are also Officers or Directors subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, the
Plan shall be administered by (A) the Board, if the Board may administer the
Plan in compliance with the rules governing a plan intended to qualify as a
discretionary plan under Rule 16b-3, or (B) a committee designated by the Board
to administer the Plan, which committee shall be constituted to comply with the
rules governing a plan intended to qualify as a discretionary plan under Rule
16b-3. Once appointed, such Committee shall continue to serve in its designated
capacity until otherwise directed by the Board. From time to time, the Board may
increase the size of the Committee and appoint additional members, remove
members (with or without cause) and substitute new members, fill vacancies
(however caused), and remove all members of the Committee and thereafter
directly administer the Plan, all to the extent permitted by the rules governing
a plan intended to qualify as a discretionary plan under Rule 16b-3;

                  iii)    Administration with Respect to Other Persons. With
respect to Option grants made to Employees or Consultants who are neither
Directors nor Officers of the Company, the Plan shall be administered by (A) the
Board; or (B) a committee designated by the Board, which committee shall be
constituted to satisfy Applicable Laws. Once appointed, such Committee shall
serve in its designated capacity and otherwise directed by the Board. The Board
may increase the size of the new Committee and appoint additional members,
remove members (with or without cause), and substitute new members, fill
vacancies (however caused), and remove all members of the Committee and
thereafter directly administer the Plan, all to the extent permitted by
Applicable Laws.

                  iv)     Administration With Respect to Covered Employees.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, grants of Awards to any Covered Employee intended
to qualify as Performance-Based Compensation shall be made only by a Committee
(or subcommittee of a Committee) which is comprised solely of two or more
Directors eligible to serve on a committee making Awards qualifying as
Performance-Based Compensation. In the case of such Awards granted to Covered
Employees, references to the "Administrator" or to a "Committee" shall be deemed
to be references to such Committee or subcommittee.

            b.    Powers of the Administrator. Subject to the provisions of the
Plan, and in the case of a Committee, subject to the specific duties delegated
by the Board to such Committee, the Administrator shall have the authority, in
its discretion:

                  i)      to determine the Fair Market Value of the Common
Stock, in accordance with Section 2(n) of the Plan;

                  ii)     to select the Consultants and Employees to whom
Options may be granted hereunder;

                  iii)    to determine whether and to what extent Options are
granted hereunder;

                  iv)     to determine the number of shares of Common Stock to
be covered by each Option granted hereunder;

                  v)      to approve forms of agreement for use under the Plan;

                  vi)     to determine the terms and conditions, not
inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, of any award granted hereunder. Such
terms and conditions include, but are not limited to, the exercise price, the
time or times when Options may be exercised (which may be based on performance
criteria), any vesting acceleration or waiver of forfeiture restrictions, and
any restriction or limitation regarding any Option or the shares of Common Stock
relating thereto, based in each case on such factors as the Administrator, in
its sole discretion, shall determine;

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                  vii)    to reduce the exercise price of any Option to the
then-current Fair Market Value, if the Fair Market Value of the Common Stock
covered by such Option shall have declined since the date the option was
granted, provided, however, that any such reduction of the exercise price of an
Option shall be subject to stockholder approval which shall mean approval by the
holders of a majority of the Shares of Common Stock of the Company present or
represented by proxy (and entitled to vote) at a meeting of the Company's
stockholders except as otherwise provided by Applicable Laws and subject to
Section 14;

                  viii)   to construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and
awards granted pursuant to the Plan;

                  ix)     to prescribe, amend and rescind rules and regulations
relating to the Plan;

                  x)      to modify or amend each Option (subject to Section 16
of the Plan);

                  xi)     to authorize any person to execute on behalf of the
Company any instrument required to effect the grant of an Option previously
granted by the Administrator;

                  xii)    to institute an Option Exchange Program;

                  xiii)   to determine the terms and restrictions applicable to
Options; and

                  xiv)    to make all other determinations deemed necessary or
advisable for administering the Plan.

            c.    Effect of Administrator's Decision. The Administrator's
decisions, determinations and interpretations shall be final and binding on all
Optionees and any other holders of Options.

      5.    Eligibility. Nonstatutory Stock Options may be granted to Employees
and Consultants. Incentive Stock Options may be granted only to Employees. If
otherwise eligible, an Employee or Consultant who has been granted an Option may
be granted additional Options.

      6.    Limitations.

            a.    Each Option shall be designated in the Notice of Grant as
either an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonstatutory Stock Option. However,
notwithstanding such designations, to the extent that the aggregate Fair Market
Value: (i) of Shares subject to an Optionee's incentive stock options granted by
the Company, any Parent or Subsidiary, which (ii) become exercisable for the
first time during any calendar year (under all plans of the Company, or any
Parent or Subsidiary), (iii) exceeds $100,000, such excess Options shall be
treated as Nonstatutory Stock Options. For purposes of this Section 6.a.,
Incentive Stock Options shall be taken into account in the order in which they
were granted, and the Fair Market Value of the Shares shall be determined as of
the time of grant.

            b.    Neither the Plan nor any Option shall confer upon an Optionee
any right with respect to continuing the Optionee's employment or consulting
relationship with the Company, nor shall they interfere in any way with the
Optionee's right or the Company's right to terminate such employment or
consulting relationship at any time, with or without cause.

            c.    The following limitation shall apply to grants of Options
under the Plan:

            No individual shall be granted, in any fiscal year of the Company,
Options to purchase more than 1,000,000 Shares.

            The foregoing limitation shall be adjusted proportionately in
connection with any change in the Company's capitalization as described in
Section 12.

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            The limitation set forth in this Section 6.c. is intended to satisfy
the requirements applicable to Options intended to qualify as "performance-based
compensation" (within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code). In the event
the Administrator determines that such limitations are not required to qualify
Options as performance-based compensation, the Administrator may modify or
eliminate such limitations.

            d.    No Option with a per share exercise price which is greater
than the Fair Market Value shall be repriced unless approved by the stockholders
of the Company.

      7.    Term of Plan. Subject to Section 16 of the Plan, the Plan shall
become effective upon the earlier to occur of its adoption by the Board, or its
approval by the stockholders of the Company as described in Section 18 of the
Plan. It shall continue in effect for a term of ten (10) years, unless
terminated earlier under Section 14 of the Plan.

      8.    Term of Option. The term of each Option shall be stated in the
Notice of Grant; provided, however, that in the case of an Incentive Stock
Option, the term shall be ten (10) years from the date of grant or such shorter
term as may be provided in the Notice of Grant. Moreover, in the case of an
Incentive Stock Option granted to an Optionee who, at the time the Incentive
Stock Option is granted, owns stock representing more than ten percent (10%) of
the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company, or any Parent or
Subsidiary, the term of the Incentive Stock Option shall be five (5) years from
the date of grant or such shorter term as may be provided in the Notice of
Grant.

      9.    Option Exercise Price and Consideration.

            a.    Exercise Price. The per Share exercise price for the Shares to
be issued pursuant to exercise of an Option shall be determined by the
Administrator, subject to the following:

                  i)      In the case of an Incentive Stock Option:

                          a)    granted to an Employee who, at the time the
Incentive Stock Option is granted, owns stock representing more than ten percent
(10%) of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company, or any Parent
or Subsidiary, the per Share exercise price shall be no less than one hundred
ten percent (110%) of the Fair Market Value per Share on the date of grant.

                          b)    granted to any Employee, the per Share exercise
price shall be no less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value
per Share on the date of grant.

                  ii)     In the case of a Nonstatutory Stock Option, the per
Share exercise price shall be determined by the Administrator, but shall not be
less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value per Share on the
date of grant unless approved by the stockholders of the Company.

                  iii)    In the case of Awards intended to qualify as
Performance-Based Compensation, the exercise or purchase price, if any, shall be
not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the Fair Market Value per Share on
the date of grant.

            b.    Waiting Period and Exercise Dates. At the time an Option is
granted, the Administrator shall fix the period within which the Option may be
exercised and shall determine any conditions which must be satisfied before the
Option may be exercised. In so doing, the Administrator may specify that an
Option may not be exercised until the completion of a service period.

            c.    Form of Consideration. The Administrator shall determine the
acceptable form of consideration for exercising an Option, including the method
of payment. In the case of an Incentive Stock Option, the Administrator shall
determine the acceptable form of consideration at the time of grant. Such
consideration may consist entirely of:

                  i)      cash;

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                  ii)     check;

                  iii)    promissory note;

                  iv)     other Shares which (a) in the case of Shares acquired
upon exercise of an Option, have been owned by the Optionee for more than six
(6) months on the date of surrender; and (b) have a Fair Market Value on the
date of surrender equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Shares as to
which said Option shall be exercised;

                  v)      delivery of a properly executed exercise notice,
together with such other documentation as the Administrator and the broker, if
applicable, shall require to effect an exercise of the Option and delivery to
the Company of the sale or loan proceeds required to pay the Exercise Price;

                  vi)     a reduction in the amount of any Company liability to
the Optionee, including any liability attributable to the Optionee's
participation in any Company-sponsored deferred compensation program or
arrangement;

                  vii)    any combination of the foregoing methods of payment;
or

                  viii)   such other consideration and method of payment for the
issuance of Shares to the extent permitted by Applicable Laws.

      10.   Exercise of Option.

            a.    Procedure for Exercise; Rights as a Stockholder. Any Option
granted hereunder shall be exercisable according to the terms of the Plan, and
at such times and under such conditions as determined by the Administrator and
set forth in the Option Agreement.

            An Option may not be exercised for a fraction of a Share.

            An Option shall be deemed to be exercised when the Company receives:
(i) written notice of exercise (in accordance with the Option Agreement) from
the person entitled to exercise the Option, and (ii) full payment for the Shares
with respect to which the Option is exercised. Full payment may consist of any
consideration and method of payment authorized by the Administrator and
permitted by the Option Agreement and the Plan. Shares issued upon exercise of
an Option shall be issued in the name of the Optionee or, if requested by the
Optionee, in the name of the Optionee and his or her spouse. Until the stock
certificate evidencing such Shares is issued (as evidenced by the appropriate
entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the
Company), no right to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a
stockholder shall exist with respect to the Optioned Stock, notwithstanding the
exercise of the Option. The Company shall issue (or cause to be issued) such
stock certificate promptly after the Option is exercised. No adjustment will be
made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the
date the stock certificate is issued, except as provided in Section 12 of the
Plan.

            Exercising an Option in any manner shall decrease the number of
Shares thereafter available, both for purposes of the Plan and for sale under
the Option, by the number of Shares as to which the Option is exercised.

            b.    Termination of Employment or Consulting Relationship. Upon
termination of an Optionee's Continuous Status as an Employee or Consultant,
other than upon the Optionee's death or Disability, the Optionee may exercise
his or her Option, but only within such period of time as is determined by the
Administrator, and only to the extent that the Optionee was entitled to exercise
it at the date of such termination (but in no event later than the expiration of
the term of such Option as set forth in the Notice of Grant). In the case of an
Incentive Stock Option, the Administrator shall determine such period of time
when the Option is granted. If, at the date of termination, the Optionee is not
entitled to exercise his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the
unexercisable portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan. If, after
termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or her Option within the time
specified by the Administrator, the Option shall terminate, and the Shares
covered by such Option shall revert to the Plan.

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            c.    Disability of Optionee. In the event that an Optionee's
Continuous Status as an Employee or Consultant terminates as a result of
Optionee's Disability, the Optionee may exercise his or her Option at any time
within twelve (12) months (or such other period of time as is determined by the
Administrator) from the date of such termination, but only to the extent that
the Optionee was entitled to exercise it at the date of such termination (but in
no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as set forth in
the Notice of Grant). If, at the date of termination, the Optionee is not
entitled to exercise his or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the
unexercisable portion of the Option shall revert to the Plan. If, after
termination, the Optionee does not exercise his or her Option within the time
specified herein, the Option shall terminate, and the Shares covered by such
Option shall revert to the Plan.

            d.    Death of Optionee. In the event of the death of an Optionee,
the Option may be exercised at any time within twelve (12) months (or such other
period of time as is determined by the Administrator) following the date of
death (but in no event later than the expiration of the term of such Option as
set forth in the Notice of Grant), by the Optionee's estate or by a person who
acquired the right to exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance, but only to
the extent that the Optionee was entitled to exercise the Option at the date of
death. If, at the time of death, the Optionee was not entitled to exercise his
or her entire Option, the Shares covered by the unexercisable portion of the
Option shall immediately revert to the Plan. If, after death, the Optionee's
estate or a person who acquired the right to exercise the Option by bequest or
inheritance does not exercise the Option within the time specified herein, the
Option shall terminate and the Shares covered by such option shall revert to the
Plan.

            e.    Rule 16b-3. Options granted to individuals subject to Section
16 of the Exchange Act ("Insiders"), must comply with the applicable provisions
of Rule 16b-3 and shall contain such additional conditions or restrictions as
may be required thereunder to qualify for the maximum exemption from Section 16
of the Exchange Act with respect to Plan transactions.

      11.   Nontransferability of Options. An Option may not be sold, pledged,
assigned, hypothecated, transferred, or disposed of in any manner, other than by
Will or by the laws of descent or distribution, and may be exercised, during the
lifetime of the Optionee, only by the Optionee.

      12.   Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization, Dissolution, Merger,
Asset Sale or Change of Control.

            a.    Changes in Capitalization. Subject to any required action by
the stockholders of the Company, the number of Shares of Common Stock covered by
each outstanding Option, and the number of Shares of Common Stock which have
been authorized for issuance under the Plan but as to which no Options have yet
been granted or which have been returned to the Plan upon cancellation or
expiration of an Option, as well as the price per Share of Common Stock covered
by each such outstanding 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 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 Board,
whose 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.
Notwithstanding any terms of the Plan to the contrary, in the event of a
Spin-off Transaction, the Administrator may in its discretion and without
stockholder approval make such adjustments and take such other action as it
deems appropriate with respect to outstanding Options under the Plan, including
but not limited to adjustments to the number and kind of shares, the price per
share and the vesting periods of outstanding Options or the substitution,
exchange or grant of Options to purchase securities of the Subsidiary; provided
that the Administrator shall not be obligated to make any such adjustments or
take any such action hereunder.

            b.    Dissolution or Liquidation. In the event of the proposed
dissolution or liquidation of the Company, to the extent that an Option has not
been previously exercised, it will terminate immediately prior to the
consummation of such proposed action. The Board may, in the exercise of its sole
discretion in such instances, declare that any Option shall terminate as of a
date fixed by the Board and give each Optionee the right to exercise his or her

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Option as to all or any part of the Optioned Stock, including Shares as to which
the Option would not otherwise be exercisable.

            c.    Merger or Asset Sale. Subject to the provisions of paragraph
(d) hereof, in the event of a merger of the Company with or into another
corporation, or the sale of substantially all of the assets of the Company, each
outstanding Option shall be assumed or an equivalent option or right shall be
substituted by the successor corporation or a Parent or Subsidiary of the
successor corporation. In the event that the successor corporation does not
agree to assume the Option or to substitute an equivalent option, the
Administrator shall, in lieu of such assumption or substitution, provide for the
Optionee to have the right to exercise the Option as to all or a portion of the
Optioned Stock, including Shares as to which it would not otherwise be
exercisable. If the Administrator makes an Option exercisable in lieu of
assumption or substitution in the event of a merger or sale of assets, the
Administrator shall notify the Optionee that the Option shall be fully
exercisable for a period of fifteen (15) days from the date of such notice, and
the Option will terminate upon the expiration of such period. For the purposes
of this paragraph, the Option shall be considered assumed if, following the
merger or sale of assets, the option confers the right to purchase, for each
Share of Optioned Stock subject to the Option immediately prior to the merger or
sale of assets, the consideration (whether stock, cash, or other securities or
property) received in the merger or sale of assets by holders of Common Stock
for each Share held on the effective date of the transaction (and if holders
were offered a choice of consideration, the type of consideration chosen by the
holders of a majority of the outstanding Shares); provided, however, that if
such consideration received in the merger or sale of assets not solely common
stock of the successor corporation or its Parent, the Administrator may, with
the consent of the successor corporation, provide for the consideration to be
received upon the exercise of the Option, for each Share of Optioned Stock
subject to the Option, to be solely common stock of the successor corporation or
its Parent equal in fair market value to the per-share consideration received by
holders of Common Stock in the merger or sale of assets.

            d.    Change in Control. In the event of a "Change of Control" of
the Company, as defined in paragraph (e) below, then the following acceleration
and valuation provisions shall apply:

                  i)      Except as otherwise determined by the Board, in its
discretion, in the event of an anticipated Change in Control, any Options
outstanding on the date such Change in Control is determined to have occurred
that are not yet exercisable and vested on such date shall become fully
exercisable and vested;

                  ii)     Except as otherwise determined by the Board, in its
discretion, in the event of an anticipated Change in Control, all outstanding
Options, to the extent they are exercisable and vested (including Options that
shall become exercisable and vested pursuant to subparagraph i) above), shall be
terminated in exchange for a cash payment equal to the Change in Control Price
(reduced by the exercise price applicable to such Options). These cash proceeds
shall be paid to the Optionee or, in the event of death of an Optionee, prior to
payment, to the estate of the Optionees or a person who acquired the right to
exercise the Option by bequest or inheritance;

                  iii)    Any payment made pursuant to this paragraph (d) shall
not exceed the maximum amount which could be paid to an Optionee without having
the payment treated as an "excess parachute payment" within the meaning of
Section 280G of the Code.

            e.    Definition of "Change in Control". For purposes of this
Section 12, a "Change in Control" means the happening of any of the following:

                  i)      When any "person," as such term is used in Sections
13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act (other than the Company, a Subsidiary or a
Company employee benefit plan, including any trustee of such plan acting as
trustee), is or becomes the "beneficial owner" (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under
the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company
representing more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the combined voting power of
the Company's then-outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the
election of directors; or

                  ii)     A merger or consolidation of the Company with any
other corporation, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in
the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior thereto
continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted
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entity) at least seventy-five percent (75 %) of the total voting power
represented by the voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity
outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation, or the stockholders
of the Company approve an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company
of all or substantially all the Company's assets; or

                  iii)    A change in the composition of the Board of Directors
of the Company occurring within a two-year period, as a result of which fewer
than a majority of the directors are Incumbent Directors. "Incumbent Directors"
shall mean directors who either (A) are directors of the Company as of the date
the Plan is approved by the stockholders; or (B) are elected, or nominated for
election, to the Board of Directors of the Company with the affirmative votes of
at least a majority of the Incumbent Directors at the time of such election or
nomination (but shall not include an individual whose election or nomination is
in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to the
election of directors to the Company).

            f.    Change in Control Price. For purposes of this Section 12,
"Change in Control Price" shall be, as determined by the Board: (i) the highest
Fair Market Value of a Share within the 60-day period immediately preceding the
date of determination of the Change of Control Price by the Board (the "60-Day
Period"); or (ii) the highest price paid or offered per Share, as determined by
the Board, in any bona fide transaction or bona fide offer related to the Change
in Control of the Company, at any time within the 60-Day Period; or (iii) some
lower price as the Board, in its discretion, determines to be a reasonable
estimate of the fair market value of a Share.

      13.   Date of Grant. The date of grant of an Option shall be, for all
purposes, the date on which the Administrator makes the determination granting
such Option, or such other later date as is determined by the Administrator.
Notice of the determination shall be provided to each Optionee within a
reasonable time after the date of such grant.

      14.   Amendment and Termination of the Plan.

            a.    Amendment and Termination. The Board may at any time amend,
alter, suspend or terminate the Plan.

            b.    Stockholder Approval. The Company shall obtain stockholder
approval of any Plan amendment to the extent necessary and desirable to comply
with Rule 16b-3 or with Section 422 of the Code (or any successor rule or
statute or other applicable law, rule or regulation, including the requirements
of any exchange or quotation system on which the Common Stock is listed or
quoted). Such stockholder approval, if required, shall be obtained in such a
manner and to such a degree as is required by the applicable law, rule or
regulation. In addition, the approval of the Company's stockholders is required
for any Plan amendment which would permit decreasing the exercise price of any
Option outstanding under the Plan. Further, the approval of the Corporation's
stockholders is required for any Plan amendment which would change any of the
provisions of this Section 14(b). For purposes of this Section, approval of the
stockholders means, except as provided by Applicable Laws, approval of a
majority of the Shares of Common Stock of the Company present or represented by
proxy (and entitled to vote) at a meeting of the Company's stockholders.

            c.    Effect of Amendment or Termination. No. amendment, alteration,
suspension or termination of the Plan shall impair the rights of any Optionee,
unless mutually agreed otherwise between the Optionee and the Administrator,
which agreement must be in writing and signed by the Optionee and the Company.

      15.   Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares.

            a.    Legal Compliance. Shares shall not be issued pursuant to the
exercise of an Option unless the exercise of such Option and the issuance and
delivery of such Shares shall comply with all relevant provisions of law,
including, without limitation, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
Exchange Act, the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, Applicable Laws,
and the requirements of any stock exchange or quotation system upon which the
Shares may then be listed or quoted, and shall be further subject to the
approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance.

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            b.    Investment Representation. As a condition to the exercise of
an Option, the Company may require the person exercising such Option to
represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise that the Shares are being
purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or
distribute such Shares, if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a
representation is required.

      16.   Liability of Company.

            a.    Inability to Obtain Authority. The inability of the Company to
obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority
is deemed by the Company's counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and
sale of any Shares hereunder, shall relieve the Company of any liability in
respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite
authority shall not have been obtained.

            b.    Grants Exceeding Allotted Shares. If the Option Stock covered
by an Option exceeds, as of the date of grant, the number of Shares which may be
issued under the Plan without additional stockholder approval, such Option shall
be void with respect to such excess Optioned Stock, unless stockholder approval
of an amendment sufficiently increasing the number of Shares subject to the Plan
is timely obtained in accordance with Section 14.b. of the Plan.

      17.   Reservation of Shares. The Company, during the term of this Plan,
will at all times reserve and keep available such number of Shares as shall be
sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan.

      18.   Plan Approval. The Plan was adopted by the Board and the
stockholders of the Corporation in 1991. The Plan was amended and restated
effective January 10, 1994, April 22, 1994, May 16, 1995, May 21, 1996, May
19,1998, and July 19, 1998. On July 18, 2001, the Board adopted and approved an
amendment and restatement of the Plan to amend various terms of the Plan in
anticipation of the distribution of all (or substantially all) of the shares of
capital stock of Ceva, Inc. held by the Corporation to the stockholders of the
Corporation. All stock numbers in the Plan have been restated to give effect
retroactively to (a) a stock dividend, which effected a two-for-one stock split
of the Company's common stock in March 2000 and (b) the distribution of all (or
substantially all) of the shares of capital stock of Ceva, Inc. in November
2002.

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                                 DSP GROUP, INC.

                     1991 EMPLOYEE AND CONSULTANT STOCK PLAN

  (As Amended and Restated Effective January 10, 1994; April 22, 1994; May 16,
                      1995; May 21, 1996; and May 19, 1998)

                             STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

      Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Plan shall have
the same defined meanings in this Stock Option Agreement (the "Option
Agreement").

A.    NOTICE OF STOCK OPTION GRANT

[Optionee's Name and Address]

      You have been granted an option to purchase Common Stock of the Company,
subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement, as
follows:

      Grant Number                                    ___________

      Date of Grant                                   ___________

      Vesting Commencement Date                       ___________

      Exercise Price per Share                        $__________

      Total Number of Shares Granted                  ___________

      Total Exercise Price                            $__________

      Type of Option                        ____      Incentive Stock Option

                                            ____      Nonstatutory Stock Option

      Term/Expiration Date                            ___________

      Vesting Schedule:

      This Option may be exercised, in whole or in part, in accordance with the
following schedule:

            25% of the Shares subject to the Option shall vest 12 months after
      the Vesting Commencement Date, and 6.25 % of the Shares subject to the
      Option shall Vest at the end of each three-month period thereafter.

      Termination Period:

      This Option may be exercised for ___ days after termination of the
Optionee's employment or consulting relationship with the Company. Upon the
death or disability of the Optionee, this Option may be exercised for such
longer period as provided in the Plan. In the event of the Optionee's change in
status from Employee to Consultant or Consultant to Employee, this Option
Agreement shall remain in effect. In no event shall this Option be exercised
later than the Term/Expiration Date as provided above.

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B.    AGREEMENT

      1.    Grant of Option. The Plan Administrator of the Company hereby grants
to the Optionee named in the Notice of Grant attached as Part 1. of this
Agreement (the "Optionee"), an option (the "Option") to purchase a number of
Shares, as set forth in the Notice of Grant, at the exercise price per share set
forth in the Notice of Grant (the "Exercise Price"), subject to the terms and
conditions of the Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference. Subject to
Section 14.c. of the Plan, in the event of a conflict between the terms and
conditions of the Plan and the terms and conditions of this Option Agreement,
the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail.

            If designated in the Notice of Grant as an Incentive Stock Option,
this Option is intended to qualify as an Incentive Stock Option under Section
422 of the Code. However, if this Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock
Option, to the extent that it exceeds the $100,000 rule of Code Section 422(d),
it shall be treated as a Nonstatutory Stock Option.

      2.    Exercise of Option.

            a.    Right to Exercise. This Option is exercisable during its term
in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set out in the Notice of Grant and the
applicable provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement. In the event of
Optionee's death, Disability or other termination of Optionee's employment or
consulting relationship, the exercisability of the Option is governed by the
applicable provisions of the Plan and this Option Agreement.

            b.    Method of Exercise. This Option is exercisable by delivery of
an exercise notice, in the form attached as Exhibit A (the "Exercise Notice"),
which shall state the election to exercise the Option, the number of Shares in
respect of which the Option is being exercised (the "Exercised Shares") and such
other representations and agreements as may be required by the Company pursuant
to the provisions of the Plan. The Exercise Notice shall be signed by the
Optionee and shall be delivered in person or by certified mail to the Secretary
of the Company. The Exercise Notice shall be accompanied by payment of the
aggregate Exercise Price as to all Exercised Shares. This Option shall be deemed
to be exercised upon receipt by the Company of such fully executed Exercise
Notice accompanied by such aggregate Exercise Price.

            No Shares shall be issued pursuant to the exercise of this Option
unless such issuance and exercise complies with all relevant provisions of law
and the requirements of any stock exchange or quotation service upon which the
Shares are then listed. Assuming such compliance, for income tax purposes the
Exercised Shares shall be considered transferred to the optionee on the date the
Option is exercised with respect to such Exercised Shares.

      3.    Method of Payment. Payment of the aggregate Exercise Price shall be
by any of the following, or a combination thereof, at the election of the
Optionee:

            a.    Cash; or

            b.    Check; or

            c.    Delivery of a properly executed Exercise Notice, together with
such other documentation as the Administrator and the broker, if applicable,
shall require to affect an exercise of the Option and delivery to the Company of
the sale or loan proceeds required to pay the Exercise Price; or

            d.    Surrender of other Shares which (i) in the case of Shares
acquired upon exercise of an Option, have been owned by the Optionee for more
than six (6) months on the date of surrender; and (ii) have a Fair Market Value
on the date of surrender equal to the aggregate Exercise Price of the Exercised
Shares.

      4.    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 the Optionee. The
terms of the Plan and this Option Agreement shall be binding upon the executors,
administrators, heirs, successors and assigns of the Optionee.

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      5.    Term of Option. This Option may be exercised only within the term
set out in the Notice of Grant, and may be exercised during such term only in
accordance with the Plan and the terms of this Option Agreement.

      6.    Tax Consequences. Some of the federal, California and other states
tax consequences relating to this Option, as of the date of this Option, are set
forth below. THIS SUMMARY IS NECESSARILY INCOMPLETE, AND THE TAX LAWS AND
REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE OPTIONEE SHOULD CONSULT A TAX ADVISER
BEFORE EXERCISING THIS OPTION OR DISPOSING OF THE SHARES.

            a.    Exercising the Option.

                  i)      Nonstatutory Stock Option. The Optionee may incur
regular federal income tax and California and other states income tax
liabilities upon exercise of a NSO. The 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 Exercised Shares on the date of
exercise over their aggregate Exercise Price. If the Optionee is an employee,
the Company will be required to withhold from his or her 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.

                  ii)     Incentive Stock Option. If this Option qualifies as an
ISO, the Optionee will have no regular federal income tax, or California or
other states income tax liabilities upon its exercise, although the excess, if
any, of the fair market value of the Exercised Shares on the date of exercise
over their aggregate Exercise Price will be treated as an adjustment to the
alternative minimum tax for federal tax purposes, and may subject the Optionee
to alternative minimum tax in the year of exercise. In the event that the
Optionee undergoes a change of status from Employee to Consultant, any Incentive
Stock Option of the Optionee that remains unexercised shall automatically
convert a Nonstatutory Stock Option on the ninety-first (91st) day following
such change of status.

            b.    Disposition of Shares.

                  i)      NSO. If the Optionee holds NSO Shares 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.

                  ii)     ISO. If the Optionee holds ISO Shares for at least one
year after exercise, and two years after the grant date, any gain realized on
disposition of the Shares will be treated as long-term capital gain for federal
income tax purposes. If the Optionee disposes of ISO Shares within one year
after exercise, or two years after the grant date, any gain realized on such
disposition will be treated as compensation income (taxable at ordinary income
rates) to the extent of the excess, if any, of the lesser of (A) the difference
between the fair market value of the Shares acquired on the date of exercise and
the aggregate Exercise Price; or (b) the difference between the sale price of
such Shares and the aggregate Exercise Price.

            c.    Notice of Disqualifying Disposition of ISO Shares. If the
Optionee sells or otherwise disposes of any of the Shares acquired pursuant to
an ISO on or before the later of (i) two years after the Grant date; or (ii) one
year after the exercise Date, the Optionee shall immediately notify the Company
in writing of such disposition. The Optionee agrees that he or she may be
subject to income tax withholding by the Company on the compensation income
recognized from such early disposition of ISO Shares by payment in cash or out
of the current earnings paid to the Optionee.

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      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 Plan and this Option Agreement. Optionee has
reviewed the Plan and this Option Agreement in their entirety, has had an
opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Option
Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of the Plan and Option
Agreement. Optionee hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all
decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon any questions relating to
the Plan and Option Agreement.

OPTIONEE:                                             DSP GROUP, INC.

                                                 By:
--------------------------                          ----------------------
(Signature)                                             (Signature)

                                                 Title:
--------------------------                             -------------------
(Print Name)

--------------------------
(Print Address)

                                CONSENT OF SPOUSE

      The undersigned spouse of Optionee has read and hereby approves the terms
and conditions of the Plan and this Option Agreement. In consideration of the
Company's granting his or her spouse the right to purchase Shares as set forth
in the Plan and this Option Agreement, the undersigned hereby agrees to be
irrevocably bound by the terms and conditions of the Plan and this Option
Agreement and further agrees that any community property interest shall be
similarly bound. The undersigned hereby appoints the undersigned's spouse as
attorney-in-fact for the undersigned with respect to any amendment or exercise
of rights under the Plan or this Option Agreement.

                                                 -------------------------
                                                 Spouse of Optionee

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                                    Exhibit A

                                 DSP GROUP, INC.

                     1991 EMPLOYEE AND CONSULTANT STOCK PLAN

  (As Amended and Restated Effective January 10, 1994; April 22, 1994; May 16,
                      1995; May 21, 1996; and May 19, 1998)

                                 EXERCISE NOTICE

DSP Group, Inc.
3120 Scott Boulevard
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Attention:  Chief Financial Officer

      1     Exercise of Option. Effective as of today, ________, 19__, the
undersigned, ("Purchaser"), hereby elects to purchase ____________ (__) shares
(the "Shares") of the Common Stock of DSP Group, Inc. (the "Company") under and
pursuant to the 1991 Employee and Consultant Stock Plan, as amended and restated
effective January 10, 1994; April 22, 1994; May 16, 1995; and May 21, 1996 (the
"Plan"), and the Stock Option Agreement dated (the "Option Agreement"). The
purchase price for the Shares shall be _____________($_____), as required by the
Option Agreement.

      2.    Delivery of Payment. Purchaser herewith delivers to the Company the
full purchase price for the Shares.

      3.    Representations of Purchaser. Purchaser acknowledges that Purchaser
has received, read and understood the Plan and the Option Agreement, and agrees
to abide by and be bound by their terms and conditions.

      4.    Rights as Stockholder. Until the issuance (as evidenced by the
appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer
agent of the Company) of the stock certificate evidencing such Shares, no right
to vote or receive dividends or any other rights as a stockholder shall exist
with respect to the Optioned Stock, notwithstanding the exercise of the Option.
A share certificate for the number of Shares so acquired shall be issued to the
Optionee as soon as practicable after exercise of the Option. No adjustment will
be made for a dividend or other right for which the record date is prior to the
date the stock certificate is issued, except as provided in Section 12 of the
Plan.

      5.    Tax Consultation. 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 with any tax
consultants Purchaser deems advisable in connection with the purchase or
disposition of the Shares and that Purchaser is not relying on the Company for
any tax advice.

      6.    Entire Agreement; Governing Law. The Plan and Option Agreement are
incorporated herein by reference. This Agreement, the Plan and the Option
Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their
entirety all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Purchaser with
respect to the subject matter hereof, and such agreement is governed by
California law, except for that body of law pertaining to conflict of laws.

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Submitted by:                                    Accepted by:

PURCHASER:                                       DSP GROUP, INC.:

                                                 By:
--------------------------                          ----------------------
(Signature)                                             (Signature)

--------------------------                       -------------------------
                                                 (Print Name and Title)

Address:                                         Address:

                                                 3120 Scott Boulevard
                                                 Santa Clara, CA 95054

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