The stockholders, at a meeting held on June 19, 2009, resolved to transfer capital surplus in the amount  of NT$9,697 million to common capital stock. The abovementioned 2009 capital increase proposal was  effectively registered with FSC. The board of directors authorized the chairman of directors to decide the ex- dividend date of the aforementioned proposal and the chairman decided the ex-dividend date as August 9,  2009.  The stockholders, at the stockholders’ meeting held on June 19, 2009, also resolved to reduce the amount  of capital in Chunghwa by a cash distribution to its stockholders in order to improve the financial condition  of Chunghwa and better utilize its excess funds. The abovementioned 2009 capital reduction proposal was  effectively registered with FSC. The board of directors of Chunghwa further authorized the chairman of  board of directors of Chunghwa to designate the record date of capital reduction as of October 26, 2009.  Subsequently, common capital stock was reduced by NT$9,697 million and the stock transfer date of capital  reduction was January 28, 2010. The amount due to stockholders for capital reduction was paid in February  2010.  The stockholders, at a special meeting held on August 14, 2008, resolved to transfer capital surplus in  the amount of NT$19,116 million to common capital stock. The abovementioned 2008 capital increase  proposal was effectively registered with FSC. The board of directors resolved the ex-dividend date of the  aforementioned proposal as October 25, 2008.  The stockholders, at the stockholders’ meeting held on August 14, 2008, also resolved to reduce the amount  of capital in Chunghwa by a cash distribution to its stockholders in order to improve the financial condition of  Chunghwa and better utilize its excess funds. The capital reduction plan was effected by a transfer of capital  surplus in the amount of NT$19,116 million to common capital stock and was effectively registered with  FSC. Chunghwa designated December 30, 2008 as the record date and March 9, 2009 as the stock transfer  date of capital reduction. Subsequently, common capital stock was reduced by NT$19,116 million and a  liability for the same amount of cash to be distributed to stockholders was recorded. Such cash payment to  stockholders was made in March 2009.  SENAO’s share-based compensation plans (“SENAO Plans”) described as follows:  Each option is eligible to subscribe for one common share when exercisable. Under the terms of the Plans,  the options are granted at an exercise price equal to the closing price of the SENAO’s common shares listed  on the TSE on the higher of closing price or par value. The SENAO Plans have exercise price adjustment  formula upon the issuance of new common shares, capitalization of retained earnings and/or capital reserves,  stock split as well as distribution of cash dividend (except for 2007 Plan), except (i) in the case of issuance  of new shares in connection with mergers and in the case of cancellation of outstanding shares in connection  with capital reduction (2007 Plan is out of this exception), and (ii) except if the exercise price after  adjustment exceeds the exercise price before adjustment. The options of all the Plans are valid for six years  and the graded vesting schedule for which 50% of option granted will vest two years after the grant date and  another two tranches of 25% will vest three and four years after the grant date respectively.  F-41 Effective Date Grant Date Stock Options Units  (Thousands) Exercise Price 2003.09.03 2003.10.17  3,981 $ 14.7  (Original price $20.2) 2003.09.03 2004.03.04  385  17.6  (Original price $23.9) 2004.12.01 2004.12.28  6,500  10.0  (Original price $11.6) 2004.12.01 2005.11.28  1,500  13.5 (Original price $18.3) 2005.09.30 2006.05.05  10,000  12.4  (Original price $16.9) 2007.10.16 2007.10.31  6,181  42.6  (Original price $44.2) 28,547  24. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS 