PIERNE JAMES G 4
4 · SUSQUEHANNA BANCSHARES INC · Filed May 19, 2011
Insider Transaction Report
Form 4
PIERNE JAMES G
EVP and Group Executive
Transactions
- Award
Restricted Stock Units
2011-05-17+15,000→ 15,000 total→ Common Stock (15,000 underlying)
Footnotes (2)
- [F1]Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. common stock. Grant made based on the terms of the Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. 2011 Long-Term Incentive Plan, pursuant to the Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Equity Compensation Plan.
- [F2]The restricted stock units vest in full on the first to occur of the following events provided that Mr. Pierne continues to be employed by, or provide service to, Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc.: (i) the third anniversary of the date of grant, (ii)death, (iii) disability, (iv) the effective date of a change in control event, (v) Mr. Pierne's Early or Normal Retirement (as defined by the Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. Cash Balance Pension Plan), or (vi) the date determined in accordance with certain terms and conditions set forth in Mr. Pierne's employment agreement, which may provide for certain accelerated vesting provisions. Mr. Pierne has agreed not to sell or otherwise transfer any vested shares received with respect to these restricted stock units for a period of one year following the date any such shares are issued to Mr. Pierne.