. the atc south america plan provided for the issuance of options to officers , employees , directors and consultants of atc south america . during the year ended december 31 , 2004 , atc south america granted options to purchase 6024 shares of atc south america common stock to officers and employees , including messrs . gearon and hess , who received options to purchase an approximate 6.7% ( 6.7 % ) and 1.6% ( 1.6 % ) interest , respectively