FORM OF NORTHWESTERN CORPORATION LONG TERM PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE RESTRICTED STOCK AWARD AGREEMENT (Granted Under the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan)Restricted Stock Award Agreement • February 20th, 2009 • Northwestern Corp • Electric & other services combined • Delaware
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of NorthWestern Corporation (the “Company”) has duly adopted the 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which authorizes the Company to grant to “Eligible Persons”, Restricted Shares which upon vesting, are equivalent to one share of NorthWestern Corporation’s common stock (the “Common Shares” or “Shares”); and
