Exhibit 99(a) First Albany Companies Inc. Restricted Stock Inducement Plan 1. Purpose. In connection with the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 18, 2004, (the "Agreement") entered into by and among FIRST ALBANY COMPANIES INC., a New York...Restricted Stock Inducement Plan • May 5th, 2005 • First Albany Companies Inc • Security brokers, dealers & flotation companies • New York
