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Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement

 Exhibit 10.6.4 
 CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. 
 NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

 Dollars at Work*: 
 Grant Date:

 Exercise Price: 
 Grant Vesting
Date: 
 Grant Expiration Date: 

Cardinal Health, Inc., an Ohio corporation (the “Company”), has granted to [employee name] (“Grantee”), an option (the
“Option”) to purchase [# of shares] common shares, without par value, of the Company (the “Shares”) for a total purchase price of             , (i.e., the equivalent of
[stock price] for each full Share). The Option has been granted under the Cardinal Health, Inc. Broadly-based Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “Plan”), and will include and be subject to all provisions of the Plan, which are
incorporated herein by reference, and will be subject to the provisions of this agreement. Capitalized terms used in this agreement which are not specifically defined will have the meanings ascribed to such terms in the Plan. This Option shall be
exercisable at any time on or after                      and prior
to                             . 

 

			
		
	By:	 	 
	Robert D. Walter
	Chairman and CEO

  

	*	Dollars at Work and total purchase price may vary due to rounding (up to the dollar amount of one full Share). 

1. Method of Exercise and Payment of Price. 
 (a) Method of Exercise. At any time when the Option is exercisable under the Plan and this agreement, the Option may be exercised from time to time by written notice to the Company which will:

 (i) state the number of Shares with respect to which the Option is being exercised; and 

  
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 (ii) if the Option is being exercised by anyone other than Grantee, be accompanied by proof
satisfactory to counsel for the Company of the right of such person or persons to exercise the Option under the Plan and all applicable laws and regulations. 
 (b) Payment of Price. The full exercise price for the Option shall be paid to the Company as provided in the Plan. 
 2. Transferability. The Option shall be transferable (I) at Grantee’s death, by Grantee by will or pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution, and (II) by Grantee during
Grantee’s lifetime, without payment of consideration, to (a) the spouse, former spouse, parents, stepparents, grandparents, parents-in-law, siblings, siblings-in-law, children, stepchildren, children-in-law, grandchildren, nieces or
nephews of Grantee, or any other persons sharing Grantee’s household (other than tenants or employees) (collectively, “Family Members”), (b) a trust or trusts for the primary benefit of Grantee or such Family Members, (c) a
foundation in which Grantee or such Family Members control the management of assets, or (d) a partnership in which Grantee or such Family Members are the majority or controlling partners; provided, however, that subsequent transfers of the
transferred Option shall be prohibited, except (X) if the transferee is an individual, at the transferee’s death by the transferee by will or pursuant to the laws of descent and distribution, and (Y) without payment of consideration
to the individuals or entities listed in subparagraphs II(a), (b) or (c), above, with respect to the original Grantee. The Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Committee”) may, in
its discretion, permit transfers to other persons and entities as permitted by the Plan. Neither a transfer under a domestic relations order in settlement of marital property rights nor a transfer to an entity in which more than 50% of the voting
interests are owned by Grantee or Family Members in exchange for an interest in that entity shall be considered to be a transfer for consideration. Within 10 days of any transfer, Grantee shall notify the Stock Option Administrator of the Company in
writing of the transfer. Following transfer, the Option shall continue to be subject to the same terms and conditions as were applicable immediately prior to transfer and, except as otherwise provided in the Plan or this agreement, references to the
original Grantee shall be deemed to refer to the transferee. The events of termination of employment of Grantee provided in paragraph 3 hereof shall continue to be applied with respect to the original Grantee, following which the Option shall be
exercisable by the transferee only to the extent, and for the periods, specified in paragraph 3. The Company shall have no obligation to notify any transferee of Grantee’s termination of employment with the Company for any reason. The conduct
prohibited of Grantee in paragraphs 5 and 6 hereof shall continue to be prohibited of Grantee following transfer to the same extent as immediately prior to transfer and the Option (or its economic value, as applicable) shall be subject to forfeiture
by the transferee and recoupment from Grantee to the same extent as would have been the case of Grantee had the Option not been transferred. Grantee shall remain subject to the recoupment provisions of paragraphs 5 and 6 of this agreement and tax
withholding provisions of Section 10(d) of the Plan following transfer of the Option. 
 3. Termination of Relationship. 

(a) Termination by Death. If Grantee’s employment by the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Cardinal Group”)
terminates by reason of death, then, unless otherwise determined by the Committee within 60 days of such death, any unvested portion of the Option shall vest upon and become exercisable in full from and after the 60th day after such death. The
Option may thereafter be exercised by any transferee of Grantee, if applicable, or by the legal representative of the estate or by the legatee of Grantee under the will of Grantee for a period of one year (or such other period as the Committee may
specify at or after grant or death) from the date of death or until the Grant Expiration Date, whichever period is shorter. 

  
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 (b) Termination by Reason of Retirement or Disability. If Grantee’s employment by the Cardinal
Group terminates prior to the Grant Vesting Date by reason of retirement or disability (each as defined in the Plan), then, unless otherwise determined by the Committee within 60 days of such retirement or disability, a Ratable Portion (defined
below) of the Option will vest on the Grant Vesting Date. Such “Ratable Portion” shall be an amount equal to the number of Shares the subject of the Option, multiplied by a fraction the numerator of which shall be the number of full months
between the Grant Date and the date of retirement or disability, and the denominator of which shall be the number of full months from the Grant Date to the Grant Vesting Date. The Option may be exercised after the Grant Vesting Date by Grantee (or
any transferee, if applicable) until the earlier of the fifth anniversary of the date of such retirement or disability or the Grant Expiration Date (the “Exercise Period”); provided, however, that any vesting that would otherwise occur
during the 60-day period beginning immediately after such retirement or disability shall not occur until the end of such 60-day period. If Grantee has at least 15 years of service with the Cardinal Group at the time of retirement, the Option may be
exercised after the Grant Vesting Date by Grantee (or any transferee, if applicable) until the Grant Expiration Date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Grantee dies after retirement or disability but before the expiration of the Exercise Period,
unless otherwise determined by the Committee within 60 days of such death, the Ratable Portion of the Option shall vest upon, and the Option may be exercised by any transferee of the Option, if applicable, or by the legal representative of the
estate or by the legatee of Grantee under the will of Grantee from and after, the 60th day after such death, for a period of one year (or such other period as the Committee may specify at or after grant or death) from the date of death or until the
expiration of the Exercise Period, whichever period is shorter. 
 (c) Other Termination of Employment. If Grantee’s employment by
the Cardinal Group terminates for any reason other than death, retirement or disability (subject to Section 7 of the Plan regarding acceleration of the vesting of the Option upon a Change of Control), any unexercised portion of the Option which
has not vested on such date of termination will automatically terminate on the date of such termination. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee at or after grant or termination, Grantee (or any transferee, if applicable) will have 90 days (or
such other period as the Committee may specify at or after grant or termination) from the date of termination or until the Grant Expiration Date, whichever period is shorter, to exercise any portion of the Option that is then vested and exercisable
on the date of termination; provided, however, that if the termination was for Cause, as determined by the Committee, the Option may be immediately canceled by the Committee (whether then held by Grantee or any transferee). 

4. Restrictions on Exercise. The Option is subject to all restrictions in this agreement and/or in the Plan. As a condition of any exercise of the
Option, the Company may require Grantee or his or her transferee or successor to make any representation and warranty to comply with any applicable law or regulation or to confirm any factual matters (including Grantee’s compliance with the
terms of paragraphs 5 and 6 of this agreement or any employment or severance agreement between any member of the Cardinal Group and Grantee) reasonably requested by the Company. 
 5. Triggering Conduct/Competitor Triggering Conduct. As used in this agreement, “Triggering Conduct” shall include disclosing or using in any capacity other than as necessary in the
performance of duties assigned by the Cardinal Group any confidential information, trade secrets or other business sensitive information or material concerning the Cardinal Group; violation of Company policies, including conduct which would
constitute a breach of any of the Certificates of Compliance with Company Policies and/or the Certificates of Compliance with Company Business Ethics Policies signed by Grantee; directly or indirectly employing, contacting concerning employment, or
participating in any way in the recruitment for employment of (whether as an employee, officer, director, agent, consultant or independent contractor), any person who was or is an employee, representative, officer or director of the Cardinal Group
at any time within the 12 months prior to the termination of Grantee’s employment with the Cardinal Group; any action by Grantee and/or his or her representatives that either does or could reasonably be expected to undermine, diminish or
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suppliers that were known to Grantee; and breaching any provision of any employment or severance agreement with a member of the Cardinal Group. As used in this agreement, “Competitor
Triggering Conduct” shall include, either during Grantee’s employment or within one year following Grantee’s termination of employment with the Cardinal Group, accepting employment with or serving as a consultant or advisor or in any
other capacity to an entity that is in competition with the business conducted by any member of the Cardinal Group (a “Competitor”), including, but not limited to, employment or another business relationship with any Competitor if Grantee
has been introduced to trade secrets, confidential information or business sensitive information during Grantee’s employment with the Cardinal Group and such information would aid the Competitor because the threat of disclosure of such
information is so great that, for purposes of this agreement, it must be assumed that such disclosure would occur. 
 6. Special
Forfeiture/Repayment Rules. For so long as Grantee continues as an employee with the Cardinal Group and for three years following Grantee’s termination of employment with the Cardinal Group regardless of the reason, Grantee agrees not to
engage in Triggering Conduct. In addition, Grantee agrees not to engage in Competitor Triggering Conduct during the time period set forth in paragraph 5 above. If Grantee engages in Triggering Conduct during the time period set forth in the first
sentence of this paragraph 6 or in Competitor Triggering Conduct during the time period set forth in paragraph 5 above, then: 
 (a) the Option
(or any part thereof that has not been exercised) shall immediately and automatically terminate, be forfeited, and shall cease to be exercisable at any time; and 
 (b) Grantee shall, within 30 days following written notice from the Company, pay the Company an amount equal to the gross option gain realized or obtained by Grantee or any transferee resulting from the
exercise of such Option, measured at the date of exercise (i.e., the difference between the market value of the Shares underlying the Option on the exercise date and the exercise price paid for such Shares underlying the Option), with respect to any
portion of the Option that has already been exercised at any time within three years prior to the Triggering Conduct (the “Look-Back Period”), less $1.00. If Grantee engages only in Competitor Triggering Conduct, then the Look-Back Period
shall be shortened to exclude any period more than one year prior to Grantee’s termination of employment with the Cardinal Group, but including any period between the time of Grantee’s termination and engagement in Competitor Triggering
Conduct. Grantee may be released from Grantee’s obligations under this paragraph 6 only if the Committee (or its duly appointed designee) determines, in writing and in its sole discretion, that such action is in the best interests of the
Company. Nothing in this paragraph 6 constitutes a so-called “noncompete” covenant. This paragraph 6 does, however, prohibit certain conduct while Grantee is associated with the Cardinal Group and thereafter and does provide for the
forfeiture or repayment of the benefits granted by this agreement under certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, Grantee’s acceptance of employment with a Competitor. Grantee agrees to provide the Company with at least 10 days
written notice prior to directly or indirectly accepting employment with or serving as a consultant or advisor or in any other capacity to a Competitor, and further agrees to inform any such new employer, before accepting employment, of the terms of
this paragraph 6 and Grantee’s continuing obligations contained herein. No provisions of this agreement shall diminish, negate or otherwise impact any separate noncompete or other agreement to which Grantee may be a party, including, but not
limited to, any of the Certificates of Compliance with Company Policies and/or the Certificates of Compliance with Company Business Ethics Policies; provided, however, that to the extent that any provisions contained in any other agreement are
inconsistent in any manner with the restrictions and covenants of Grantee contained in this agreement, the provisions of this agreement shall take precedence and such other inconsistent provisions shall be null and void. Grantee acknowledges and
agrees that the restrictions contained in this agreement are being made for the benefit of the Company in consideration of Grantee’s receipt of the Option, in consideration of employment, in consideration of exposing Grantee to the
Company’s business operations and confidential information, and for other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which consideration is hereby 

  
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expressly confirmed. Grantee further acknowledges that the receipt of the Option and execution of this agreement are voluntary actions on the part of Grantee and that the Company is unwilling to
provide the Option to Grantee without including the restrictions and covenants of Grantee contained in this agreement. Further, the parties agree and acknowledge that the provisions contained in paragraphs 5 and 6 are ancillary to, or part of, an
otherwise enforceable agreement at the time the agreement is made. 
 7. Right of Set-Off. By accepting this Option, Grantee consents to
a deduction from, and set-off against, any amounts owed to Grantee by any member of the Cardinal Group from time to time (including, but not limited to, amounts owed to Grantee as wages, severance payments or other fringe benefits) to the extent of
the amounts owed to the Cardinal Group by Grantee under this agreement. 
 8. Governing Law/Venue. This agreement shall be governed by
the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to principles of conflicts of law, except to the extent superceded by the laws of the United States of America. The parties agree and acknowledge that the laws of the State of Ohio bear a substantial
relationship to the parties and/or this agreement and that the Option and benefits granted herein would not be granted without the governance of this agreement by the laws of the State of Ohio. In addition, all legal actions or proceedings relating
to this agreement shall be brought in state or federal courts located in Franklin County, Ohio and the parties executing this agreement hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of such courts. Grantee acknowledges that the covenants contained in
paragraphs 5 and 6 of this agreement are reasonable in nature, are fundamental for the protection of the Company’s legitimate business and proprietary interests, and do not adversely affect Grantee’s ability to earn a living in any
capacity that does not violate such covenants. The parties further agree that in the event of any violation by Grantee of any such covenants, the Company will suffer immediate and irreparable injury for which there is no adequate remedy at law. In
the event of any violation or attempted violations of the restrictions and covenants of Grantee contained in this agreement, the Cardinal Group shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive relief or other equitable relief, including the
issuance ex parte of a temporary restraining order, without any showing of irreparable harm or damage, such irreparable harm being acknowledged and admitted by Grantee, and Grantee hereby waives any requirement for the securing or posting of any
bond in connection with such remedy, without prejudice to the rights and remedies afforded the Cardinal Group hereunder or by law. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Cardinal Group to institute legal proceedings under this agreement,
Grantee shall be responsible to the Company for all costs and reasonable legal fees incurred by the Company with regard to such proceedings. Any provision of this agreement which is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unenforceable should be construed or limited in a manner that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to the business objectives intended by such provision, without invalidating or rendering unenforceable the remaining provisions of this
agreement. 
 9. Action by the Committee. The parties agree that the interpretation of this agreement shall rest
exclusively and completely within the good faith province and discretion of the Committee. The parties agree to be bound by the decisions of the Committee with regard to the interpretation of this agreement and with regard to any and all matters set
forth in this agreement. The Committee may delegate its functions under this agreement to an officer of the Cardinal Group designated by the Committee (hereinafter the “designee”). In fulfilling its responsibilities hereunder, the
Committee or its designee may rely upon documents, written statements of the parties or such other material as the Committee or its designee deems appropriate. The parties agree that there is no right to be heard or to appear before the Committee or
its designee and that any decision of the Committee or its designee relating to this agreement, including without limitation whether particular conduct constitutes Triggering Conduct or Competitor Triggering Conduct, shall be final and binding
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 10. Prompt Acceptance of Agreement. The Option grant evidenced by this agreement shall, at the
discretion of the Committee, be forfeited if this agreement is not executed by Grantee and returned to the Company within 90 days of the Grant Date set forth on the first page of this agreement. 

  
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 ACCEPTANCE OF AGREEMENT 
 Grantee hereby: (a) acknowledges receiving a copy of the Plan, which has either been previously delivered or is provided with this agreement, and represents that he or she is familiar with and
understands all provisions of the Plan and this agreement; and (b) voluntarily and knowingly accepts this agreement and the Option granted to him or her under this agreement subject to all provisions of the Plan and this agreement. Grantee
further acknowledges receiving a copy of the Company’s most recent Annual Report and other communications routinely distributed to the Company’s shareholders and a copy of the Plan Description dated November 17, 2003 pertaining to the
Plan. 
  

			
	 
	Signature
	
	 
	Print Name
	
	 
	Grantee’s Social Security Number
	
	 
	Date

  
 7Description of Nonemployee Directors Compensation

 Exhibit 10.14.2 

NONEMPLOYEE DIRECTORS COMPENSATION 
 Effective November 2, 2011 
  

			
	Annual retainer	  	$22,500 per quarter, payable in cash or as otherwise elected by a nonemployee director pursuant to the Deferred Compensation Plan (“Deferred Plan”).
		
	Annual RSU grant1	  	An annual restricted share unit (“RSU”) grant of the number of RSUs equal to $140,000 divided by the closing price of the Company’s common shares on the date of
grant (the “Grant Date Closing Price”); one year cliff vest.
		
	Presiding Director	  	Additional retainer is $5,000 per quarter, payable in cash or as elected under Deferred Plan. Annual RSU grant value increased by $20,000.
		
	Audit Committee Chair	  	Additional retainer is $5,000 per quarter, payable in cash or as elected under Deferred Plan.
		
	Human Resources and Compensation Committee Chair	  	Additional retainer is $3,750 per quarter, payable in cash or as elected under Deferred Plan.
		
	Nominating and Governance Committee Chair	  	Additional retainer is $2,500 per quarter, payable in cash or as elected under Deferred Plan

  

	1 	 Awards to be granted pursuant to the 2007 Nonemployee Directors’ Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.

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