Common use of RSUs Generally Clause in Contracts

RSUs Generally. MSCI has awarded you RSUs as an incentive for you to continue to provide services as a director of MSCI and to, among other things, align your interests with those of the Company and to reward you for your continued service as a director of MSCI in the future. As such, you will earn your RSUs for 20[•] only if you remain in continuous service as a director of MSCI through the Vesting Date, or as otherwise set forth below. Each RSU corresponds to one share of MSCI common stock, par value $0.01 per share (each, a “Share”). Each RSU constitutes a contingent and unsecured promise by MSCI to deliver one Share on the conversion date for such RSU. As the holder of RSUs, you have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of MSCI. To the extent that you are subject to taxation in the United States, Section 409A of the Code imposes rules relating to the taxation of deferred compensation, including your 20[•] RSU award. The Company reserves the right to modify the terms of your 20[•] RSU award, including, without limitation, the payment provisions applicable to your RSUs, to the extent necessary or advisable to comply with Section 409A of the Code.

RSUs Generally. MSCI has awarded you RSUs as an incentive for you to continue to provide services as a director of MSCI and to, among other things, align your interests with those of the Company and to reward you for your continued service as a director of MSCI in the future. As such, you will earn your RSUs for 20[•20[●] only if you remain in continuous service as a director of MSCI through the Vesting Date, or as otherwise set forth below. Each RSU corresponds to one share of MSCI common stock, par value $0.01 per share (each, a “Share”). Each RSU constitutes a contingent and unsecured promise by MSCI to deliver one Share on the conversion date for such RSU. As the holder of RSUs, you have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of MSCI. To the extent that you are subject to taxation in the United States, Section 409A (“Section 409A”) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), imposes rules relating to the taxation of deferred compensation, including your 20[•20[●] RSU award. The Company reserves the right to modify the terms of your 20[•20[●] RSU award, including, without limitation, the payment provisions applicable to your RSUs, to the extent necessary or advisable to comply with Section 409A of the Code.409A.

RSUs Generally. MSCI has awarded you RSUs as an incentive for you to continue to provide services as a director of MSCI and to, among other things, align your interests with those of the Company and to reward you for your continued service as a director of MSCI in the future. As such, you will earn your RSUs for 20[•] only if you remain in continuous service as a director of MSCI through the Vesting Date, or as otherwise set forth below. Each RSU corresponds to one share of MSCI common stock, par value $0.01 per share (each, a “Share”). Each RSU constitutes a contingent and unsecured promise by MSCI to deliver one Share on the conversion date for such RSU. As the holder of RSUs, you have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor of MSCI. To the extent that you are subject to taxation in the United States, Section 409A (“Section 409A”) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), imposes rules relating to the taxation of deferred compensation, including your 20[•] RSU award. The Company reserves the right to modify the terms of your 20[•] RSU award, including, without limitation, the payment provisions applicable to your RSUs, to the extent necessary or advisable to comply with Section 409A of the Code.409A.