Document:

200,000 Shares
                         Above Average Investments, Ltd.

                            Share Purchase Agreement

To _______________:

Please issue shares of your common stock in the amounts and name(s) shown below.
My signature  acknowledges  that I have read the Prospectus  dated  ___________,
2000,  and am aware of the risk factors  contained  therein.  I represent that I
have relied  solely upon the contents of the  Prospectus in making an investment
decision with regard to the shares offered thereby, and I have not relied on any
other  statements  made by or with regard to the Company in connection  with its
anticipated operations or financial performance.

The undersigned hereby  acknowledges that City National Bank is acting solely as
Escrow  Holder in  connection  with the  offering  of the  Securities  described
herein, and makes no recommendation with respect thereto. City National Bank has
made no investigation  regarding the offering, the issuer or any other person or
entity involved in the offering.

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Enclosed is payment for ________ shares at $________; Total: $________

Register the shares in the following name(s) and amount(s):
(Please Print)
Name(s):_________________________________________________________

Number of share(s): ________________
As (check one) [ ] Individual [ ] Joint  Tenancy [ ] Husband & Wife as community
property[ ] Tenants in Common [ ] Corporation [ ] Trust [ ] Other:

For the person(s) who will be registered shareowners:
Mailing Address:
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City, State, Zip:
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Telephone:
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Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number(s):
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Note:  Please attach any instructions for mailing the certificates or shareowner
communications other than to the registered shareowner at this address.

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No Subscription Is Effective Until Acceptance.
Subscription Accepted by  _______________:

____________________________
Devinder Randhawa, President

Date _____________________Conceptus Logo Goes Here

September 3, 1999

Mr. Dennis Farrey
Dani Investment Partners
1045 Howard Ave.
San Carlos, CA 94070

Dear Dennis,

In accordance with our phone conversation on Friday September 3, 1999, Conceptus
agrees to renew our current lease at 1021 Howard Ave, San Carlos, CA 94070 until
December 31, 2001.  All other terms and  conditions  of the existing  lease will
remain in effect except that the monthly lease payments will be:

January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2000: $2.00 per square ft.

January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001: $2.25 per square ft.

Additionally,  our  security  deposit  will be  increased  to one months rent of
$28,000. Dennis, thank you very much for your flexibility in working with us. It
is my hope that our STOP  project will be a true hit and that we can continue to
work together as we grow.  Please sign this lettr below, to indicate  acceptance
of these new lease terms and fax to me at 650 610-8363.

Sincerely,

/s/ Oliver Brouse
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Oliver Brouse
Director Finance & Operations

/s/ Dennis Farrey        9-3-99
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Dennis Farrey            Date

1021 Howard Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070  Phone: 415/802-7240  Fax: 415/508-7600<PAGE>   1
                                                                 EXHIBIT  10.1.1

                      AMENDMENT 1 TO THE TRANSFER AGREEMENT
                        BETWEEN UCAR CARBON COMPANY INC.
                            AND UCAR GRAPH-TECH INC.

The Transfer Agreement is hereby amended, in accordance with the following.

1. The second paragraph of Section 4.1 of Article 4 is hereby amended to read in
   its entirety as follows:

             "Transferee and its participating subsidiaries hereby agree to be,
   and from and after the Closing shall continue to be, (i) jointly and
   severally liable with Transferor and its other participating subsidiaries and
   affiliates for all benefits owed to participants under the Program and the
   Plan and (2) except as otherwise expressly provided in the Services
   Agreement, solely liable and responsible for all benefits owed to its
   employees and retirees, and their beneficiaries, under such plans. The
   parties agree that all employees of Transferor who retired from the Business
   after February 25, 1991 (approximately 20 employees), and employees of
   Transferee and its subsidiaries (including the Employees) who retire after
   the Closing, shall be considered retirees of Transferee for all purposes
   (including, but not limited to, funding obligations and administration of
   benefits) under the Program, the Plan and such plans."

Date: July 14, 2000<PAGE>   1
                                                                 EXHIBIT  10.2.1

                 AMENDMENT 1 TO THE CORPORATE SERVICES AGREEMENT
                        BETWEEN UCAR CARBON COMPANY INC.
                            AND UCAR GRAPH-TECH INC.

The Corporate Services Agreement is hereby amended, in accordance with the
following.

1. The following section is hereby added to the end of Schedule 1.2:

             "Pursuant to the above, the directors and officers insurance
   premiums have been allocated by UCAR to Graftech Inc. at a rate of $100,000
   per year for coverage under the existing directors and officers insurance
   program. The allocation of other insurance costs is determined by asset value
   for property insurance and a combination of payroll and the number of
   vehicles for general liability and other insurance policies."

2. The following section is hereby added to the end of Schedule 3:

   "CONSULTING

   Graftech shall cause Scott Mason to provide general consulting
   services to both UCAR and Graftech. As the fee for such services, UCAR shall
   bear one-half of his annual salary. Currently, his salary is being paid by
   UCAR, with Graftech reimbursing UCAR an amount equal to one-half of his
   salary. At such time as he ceases to be on UCAR's payroll, UCAR will
   reimburse Graftech an amount equal to one-half of his salary."

Date: July 14, 2000<PAGE>   1
                                                                 EXHIBIT  10.8.1

                        AMENDMENT 1 TO THE GRAFTECH INC.
                         EMPLOYEE EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

The Employee Equity Incentive Plan is hereby amended, as of the Effective Date,
in accordance with the following. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to
the contrary, this amendment shall become null and void if such Effective Date
does not occur before September 30, 2000 or the closing of such offering does
not occur within 30 days after such Effective Date.

1. Section 2.7(ii) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

   "(ii)    any "person" or "group" within the meaning of Section 13(d) or
            14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act acquires by proxy or otherwise the
            right to vote on any matter or question with respect to 15% or more
            of the then outstanding Common Stock or 15% or more of the combined
            voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the
            Corporation;"

2. Section 2.7(v)(x) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

   "(x)     a reorganization, restructuring, recapitalization, reincorporation,
            merger or consolidation of the Corporation (a "Business
            Combination") unless, following such Business Combination, (a) all
            or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the
            beneficial owners of the Common Stock and the voting securities of
            the Corporation outstanding immediately prior to such Business
            Combination beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50%
            of the common equity securities and the combined voting power of the
            voting securities of the corporation or other entity resulting from
            such Business Combination outstanding after such Business
            Combination (including, without limitation, a corporation or other
            entity which as a result of such Business Combination owns the
            Corporation or all or substantially all of the assets of the
            Corporation or the Company either directly or through one or more
            subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their
            ownership immediately prior to such Business Combination of
            outstanding Common Stock and the combined voting power of the
            outstanding voting securities of the Corporation, respectively, (b)
            no "person" or "group" within the meaning of Section 13(d) or
            14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act (excluding (1) any corporation or other
            entity resulting from such Business Combination and (2) any employee
            benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or any corporation or
            other entity resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially
            owns 15% or more of the common equity securities or 15% or more of
            the combined voting power of the voting securities of the
            corporation or other entity resulting from such Business Combination
            outstanding after such Business Combination, except to the extent
            that such beneficial ownership existed prior to such Business
            Combination

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            with respect to the Common Stock and the voting securities of the
            Corporation, and (c) at least a majority of the members of the board
            of directors (or similar governing body) of the corporation or other
            entity resulting from such Business Combination were members of the
            Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement
            providing for such Business Combination or at the time of the action
            of the Board approving such Business Combination, whichever is
            earlier; or"

3. Section 2.7(III) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

   "(III)   pursuant to clause (i) or (ii) above, solely because UCAR remains
            the beneficial owner of 15% or more of the then outstanding Common
            Stock or 15% or more of the then outstanding voting securities of
            the Corporation or increases its beneficial ownership thereof; or"

4. Section 2.7(IV) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

   "(IV)    pursuant to clause (i) or (ii) above, if a "person" or "group"
            acquires 15% or more of the then outstanding Common Stock or 15% or
            more of the then outstanding voting securities of the Corporation
            from UCAR (including, without limitation, acquisitions by reason of
            distributions thereof by UCAR International Inc. to its
            stockholders); provided, however, that a "Change in Control" of the
            Corporation shall be deemed to occur if thereafter the beneficial
            ownership of Common Stock or voting securities of the Corporation by
            such "person" or "group" increases by more than 1% of the then
            outstanding shares of Common Stock or the then outstanding voting
            securities of the Corporation (excluding increases due to
            distributions or repurchases of Common Stock or voting securities of
            the Corporation by the Company, and similar transactions, which have
            not been directly or indirectly proposed or initiated by such
            "person" or "group" and excluding increases by such "person" or
            "group" which do not result in the percentage of beneficial
            ownership thereof by such "person" or "group" exceeding the
            percentage of beneficial ownership of common stock of UCAR
            International Inc. by such "person" or "group" on the Effective
            Date)."

5. Section 2.17 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

   "2.17    "Fair Market Value" of a share of Common Stock as of a given date
            means the closing sales price (or, if there is no such price, the
            average of the highest bid and lowest asked prices) of the Common
            Stock on the last trading day immediately preceding such date as of
            which Fair Market Value is to be determined as reported by the
            principal exchange or market on which the Common Stock is traded.
            Notwithstanding the foregoing, for those Awards granted effective as
            of the Effective Date, Fair Market Value means the initial public
            offering price per share of the Common Stock."

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6. Section 2.34 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

   "2.34    "UCAR" means UCAR International Inc., a Delaware corporation, and
            its subsidiaries (other than the Company)."

7. Paragraph 1 of Exhibit 1 is hereby deleted in its entirety.

8. Section 19.3 in Paragraph 2 of Exhibit 1 is hereby amended to read in its
   entirety as follows:

   "19.3    New Graftech Option Exercise Price, Terms and Conditions. Each New
            Graftech Option shall be based on the Option Price and the terms and
            conditions of the corresponding UCAR IPO Date Option as in effect on
            the IPO Date."

9. Section 19.6(d) in Paragraph 2 of Exhibit 1 is hereby amended to read in its
   entirety as follows:

   "(d)     Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, to the
            extent required by UCAR in its sole discretion, the exercise prices
            of each New UCAR Option and each New Graftech Option shall be
            adjusted to the extent necessary to avoid compensation expense to
            UCAR and/or Graftech under generally accepted accounting principles
            as applied by UCAR on the IPO Date (as changed by UCAR thereafter to
            the extent, but only to the extent, required to comply with
            generally accepted accounting principles or applicable laws, rules
            or regulations); provided, however, that such adjustments are "fair"
            to Graftech. For purposes hereof, "fair" shall mean either that: (i)
            such adjustments shall not increase the compensation expense which
            Graftech would have otherwise incurred, as determined by UCAR in its
            sole discretion; or (ii) such adjustments shall be approved by a
            majority of the directors of Graftech who are not employees or
            directors of UCAR."

10. Paragraph 1 of Exhibit 2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.

11. Section 11.2.2 in Paragraph 2 of Exhibit 2 is hereby amended to read in its
    entirety as follows:

    "11.2.2  New Graftech Option Exercise Price, Terms and Conditions. Each New
             Graftech Option shall be based on the Exercise Price and the terms
             and conditions of the corresponding UCAR IPO Date Option as in
             effect on the IPO Date."

12. Section 11.5(d) in Paragraph 2 of Exhibit 2 is hereby amended to read in its
    entirety as follows:

    "(d)    Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, to the
            extent required by UCAR in its sole discretion, the exercise prices
            of each New

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            UCAR Option and each New Graftech Option shall be adjusted to the
            extent necessary to avoid compensation expense to UCAR and/or
            Graftech under generally accepted accounting principles as applied
            by UCAR on the IPO Date (as changed by UCAR thereafter to the
            extent, but only to the extent, required to comply with generally
            accepted accounting principles or applicable laws, rules or
            regulations); provided, however, that such adjustments are "fair" to
            Graftech. For purposes hereof, "fair" shall mean either that: (i)
            such adjustments shall not increase the compensation expense which
            Graftech would have otherwise incurred, as determined by UCAR in its
            sole discretion; or (ii) such adjustments shall be approved by a
            majority of the directors of Graftech who are not employees or
            directors of UCAR."

13. Paragraph 1 of Exhibit 3 is hereby deleted in its entirety.

14. Section 11.2.2 in Paragraph 2 of Exhibit 3 is hereby amended to read in its
    entirety as follows:

    "11.2.2  New Graftech Option Exercise Price, Terms and Conditions. Each New
             Graftech Option shall be based on the Exercise Price and the terms
             and conditions of the corresponding UCAR IPO Date Option as in
             effect on the IPO Date."

15. Section 11.5(d) in Paragraph 2 of Exhibit 3 is hereby amended to read in its
    entirety as follows:

    "(d)    Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, to the
            extent required by UCAR in its sole discretion, the exercise prices
            of each New UCAR Option and each New Graftech Option shall be
            adjusted to the extent necessary to avoid compensation expense to
            UCAR and/or Graftech under generally accepted accounting principles
            as applied by UCAR on the IPO Date (as changed by UCAR thereafter to
            the extent, but only to the extent, required to comply with
            generally accepted accounting principles or applicable laws, rules
            or regulations); provided, however, that such adjustments are "fair"
            to Graftech. For purposes hereof, "fair" shall mean either that: (i)
            such adjustments shall not increase the compensation expense which
            Graftech would have otherwise incurred, as determined by UCAR in its
            sole discretion; or (ii) such adjustments shall be approved by a
            majority of the directors of Graftech who are not employees or
            directors of UCAR."

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