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As approved by Board of Directors

April 26, 2007



Exhibit 10.5




COVAD COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.

2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN




NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD

GRANT NUMBER:                     




     The terms defined in the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) shall have the same
meanings in this Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Award (“Notice of Grant”).



	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Name:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 
	 

	 	Address:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 






     You (“Participant”) have been granted an award of Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”),
subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan and the attached Award Agreement (Restricted Stock
Units) (hereinafter “RSU Agreement”) to the Plan (available in hard copy by request), as follows:



	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	Number of RSUs:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 
	 

	 	Date of Grant:	 	 	 	 
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 
	 

	 	First Vesting Date:
	 	[
	]
	 

	 	 	 	 

	 	 
	 	 	Expiration Date:	 	The date on which settlement of all RSUs granted hereunder occurs, with
earlier expiration upon the Termination Date






     Vesting Schedule: The RSUs will vest as follows: [Subject to your continued service
as an employee, director or consultant of the Company,
                                                            .]


Participant understands that his or her employment or consulting relationship with the Company is
for an unspecified duration, can be terminated at any time (i.e., is “at-will”), and that nothing
in this Notice of Grant, the RSU Agreement or the Plan changes the at-will nature of that
relationship. Participant acknowledges that the vesting of the RSUs pursuant to this Notice of
Grant is earned only by continuing service as an employee, director or consultant of the Company.
Participant also understands that this Notice of Grant is subject to the terms and conditions of
both the RSU Agreement and the Plan, both of which are incorporated herein by reference.
Participant has read both the RSU Agreement and the Plan.




	 	 	 	 	 	 	 
	PARTICIPANT	 	COVAD COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Signature:

	 	 	 	By:	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 	 	 	 
	 
	 	 	 	 	 	 
	Print Name:

	 	 	 	Its:	 	 
	 

	 	 
	 	 	 	 





 









 








COVAD COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.

AWARD AGREEMENT (RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS) TO THE

COVAD COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. 2007 EQUITY INCENTIVE PLAN

(U.S. FORM)




     Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Company’s 2007 Equity Incentive Plan
(the “Plan”) shall have the same defined meanings in this Award Agreement (Restricted Stock Units)
(the “Agreement”).



     You have been granted Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) subject to the terms, restrictions and
conditions of the Plan, the Notice of Restricted Stock Unit Grant (“Notice of Grant”) and this
Agreement.


1. Settlement. Settlement of RSUs shall be made within 30 days following the
applicable date of vesting under the vesting schedule set forth in the Notice of Grant. Settlement
of RSUs shall be in Shares.



2. No Stockholder Rights. Unless and until such time as Shares are issued in
settlement of vested RSUs, Participant shall have no ownership of the Shares allocated to the RSUs
and shall have no right dividends or to vote such Shares.



3. Dividend Equivalents. Dividends, if any (whether in cash or Shares), shall
not be credited to Participant.



4. No Transfer. The RSUs and any interest therein shall not be sold, assigned,
transferred, pledged, hypothecated, or otherwise disposed of.



5. Termination. If Participant’s service Terminates for any reason, all unvested
RSUs shall be forfeited to the Company forthwith, and all rights of Participant to such RSUs shall
immediately terminate. In case of any dispute as to whether Termination has occurred, the
Committee shall have sole discretion to determine whether such Termination has occurred and the
effective date of such Termination.



6. Acknowledgement. The Company and Participant agree that the RSUs are granted
under and governed by the Notice of Grant, this Agreement and by the provisions of the Plan
(incorporated herein by reference). Participant: (i) acknowledges receipt of a copy of the Plan
and the Plan prospectus, (ii) represents that Participant has carefully read and is familiar with
their provisions, and (iii) hereby accepts the RSUs subject to all of the terms and conditions set
forth herein and those set forth in the Plan and the Notice of Grant.



7. U.S. Tax Consequences. Participant acknowledges that there will be tax
consequences upon settlement of the RSUs or disposition of the Shares, if any, received in
connection therewith, and Participant should consult a tax adviser regarding Participant’s tax
obligations prior to such settlement or disposition. Upon vesting of the RSU, Participant will
include in income the fair market value of the Shares subject to the RSU. The included amount will
be treated as ordinary income by Participant and will be subject to withholding by the Company when
required by applicable law. Before any Shares subject to this Agreement are issued the Company
shall withhold a number of Shares with a fair market value (determined on the date the Shares are
issued) equal to the amount the Company is required to withhold for income and employment taxes.
Upon disposition of the Shares, any subsequent increase or decrease in value will be treated as
short-term or long-term capital gain or loss, depending on whether the Shares are held for more
than one year from the date of settlement. Further, a RSU is considered a deferral of compensation
that is subject to Section 409A of the Code. Section 409A of the Code imposes special rules to the
timing of making and effecting certain amendments of this RSU with respect to distribution of any
deferred compensation. You should consult your personal tax advisor for more information on the
actual and potential tax consequences of this RSU.




 









 







8. Compliance with Laws and Regulations. The issuance of Shares will be subject
to and conditioned upon compliance by the Company and Participant with all applicable state and
federal laws and regulations and with all applicable requirements of any stock exchange or
automated quotation system on which the Company’s Common Stock may be listed or quoted at the time
of such issuance or transfer.



9. Successors and Assigns. The Company may assign any of its rights under this
Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer set forth herein, this Agreement
will be binding upon Participant and Participant’s heirs, executors, administrators, legal
representatives, successors and assigns.



10. Governing Law; Severability. The Plan and Notice of Grant are incorporated
herein by reference. The Plan, the Notice of Grant and this Agreement constitute the entire
agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede in their entirety
all prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and Participant with respect to the subject
matter hereof. This Agreement is governed by Delaware law except for that body of law pertaining
to conflict of laws. If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of law to be
illegal or unenforceable, then such provision will be enforced to the maximum extent possible and
the other provisions will remain fully effective and enforceable.



11. No Rights as Employee, Director or Consultant. Nothing in this Agreement shall affect
in any manner whatsoever the right or power of the Company, or a Parent or Subsidiary of the
Company, to terminate Participant’s employment, for any reason, with or without cause.




     By your signature and the signature of the Company’s representative on the Notice of Grant,
Participant and the Company agree that this RSU is granted under and governed by the terms and
conditions of the Plan, the Notice of Grant and this Agreement. Participant has reviewed the Plan,
the Notice of Grant and this Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the
advice of counsel prior to executing this Agreement, and fully understands all provisions of the
Plan, the Notice of Grant and this Agreement. Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding,
conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Committee upon any questions relating
to the Plan, the Notice of Grant and this Agreement. Participant further agrees to notify the
Company upon any change in Participant’s residence address.