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EX-10.15

 Exhibit 10.15 

CARETRUST REIT, INC. 

AND CTR PARTNERSHIP, L.P. 

INCENTIVE AWARD PLAN 

RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD GRANT NOTICE 

(Time-Based) 
 CareTrust REIT, Inc., a
Maryland corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to the CareTrust REIT, Inc. and CTR Partnership, L.P. Incentive Award Plan (as it may be amended, the “Plan”), hereby grants to the holder listed below (the
“Participant”), an award of restricted stock units (“Restricted Stock Units” or “RSUs”). Each vested Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive, in accordance with the Restricted Stock
Unit Award Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Agreement”), one share of Common Stock (each, a “Share”). This award of Restricted Stock Units is subject to all of the terms and conditions set forth herein
and in the Agreement and the Plan, each of which are incorporated herein by reference. Unless otherwise defined herein, the terms defined in the Plan shall have the same defined meanings in this Restricted Stock Unit Award Grant Notice (the
“Grant Notice”) and the Agreement. 
  

					
	Participant:		  
		
			
	Grant Date:		  
		
			
	Total Number of RSUs:		  
		
			
	Vesting Commencement Date:		  
		
			
	Vesting Schedule:		  
		

 Termination: If the Participant experiences a Termination of Service prior to the applicable vesting date, all RSUs
that have not become vested on or prior to the date of such Termination of Service (after taking into consideration any vesting that may occur in connection with such Termination of Service, if any) will thereupon be automatically forfeited by the
Participant without payment of any consideration therefor. 
 By his or her signature and the Company’s signature below, the Participant agrees to be
bound by the terms and conditions of the Plan, the Agreement and this Grant Notice. The Participant has reviewed the Agreement, the Plan and this Grant Notice in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to
executing this Grant Notice and fully understands all provisions of this Grant Notice, the Agreement and the Plan. The Participant hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Administrator upon
any questions arising under the Plan, this Grant Notice or the Agreement. 
 In addition, by signing below, the Participant also agrees that the Company, in
its sole discretion, may satisfy any withholding obligations by (i) withholding shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to the Participant upon vesting of the RSUs, (ii) instructing a broker on the Participant’s behalf to sell
shares of Common Stock otherwise issuable to the Participant upon vesting of the RSUs and submit the proceeds of such sale to the Company, or (iii) using any other method permitted by the Agreement or the Plan 

 

									
	CARETRUST REIT, INC.				PARTICIPANT
					
	By:		  
				By:		  

			     Gregory K. Stapley

    Chief Executive Officer
						

  

  
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 EXHIBIT A 

TO 
 RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT
AWARD GRANT NOTICE 
 RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT 

Pursuant to the Restricted Stock Unit Award Grant Notice (the “Grant Notice”) to which this Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (this
“Agreement”) is attached, CareTrust REIT, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), pursuant to the CareTrust REIT, Inc. and CTR Partnership, L.P. Incentive Award Plan (as it may be amended, the
“Plan”), hereby grants to the holder listed below (the “Participant”), an award of restricted stock units (“Restricted Stock Units” or “RSUs”). Each vested Restricted Stock Unit
represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock (each, a “Share”). This award of Restricted Stock Units is subject to all of the terms and conditions set forth herein and in the Grant Notice and the Plan, each of which are
incorporated herein by reference. Capitalized terms not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings specified in the Grant Notice and the Plan. 

ARTICLE I. 
 GENERAL

 1.1 Incorporation of Terms of Plan. The RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of the Plan, which are incorporated herein by
reference. In the event of any inconsistency between the Plan and this Agreement, the terms of the Plan shall control. 
 ARTICLE II.

 GRANT OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS 

2.1 Grant of RSUs. Pursuant to the Grant Notice and upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Agreement, effective as of the Grant
Date set forth in the Grant Notice, the Company hereby grants to the Participant an award of RSUs under the Plan in consideration of the Participant’s employment with or service to the Company or any Affiliates and for other good and valuable
consideration. 
 2.2 Unsecured Obligation to RSUs. Unless and until the RSUs have vested in the manner set forth herein, the Participant will have
no right to receive Common Stock under any such RSUs. Prior to actual settlement of any vested RSUs, such RSUs will represent an unsecured obligation of the Company, payable (if at all) only from the general assets of the Company. 

2.3 Vesting Schedule. Subject to the other provisions of this Agreement and the Plan, the RSUs shall vest and become nonforfeitable with respect to the
applicable portion thereof according to the vesting schedule set forth in the Grant Notice (rounding down to the nearest whole Share). 
 2.4 Forfeiture,
Termination and Cancellation upon Termination of Service. Notwithstanding any contrary provision of this Agreement, upon the Participant’s Termination of Service for any or no reason, all Restricted Stock Units which have not vested prior
to or in connection with such Termination of Service (after taking into consideration any accelerated vesting which may occur in connection with such Termination of Service (if any)) shall thereupon automatically be forfeited, terminated and
cancelled as of the applicable termination date without payment of any consideration by the Company, and the Participant, or the Participant’s beneficiary or personal representative, as the case may be, shall have no further rights hereunder.
No portion of the RSUs which has not become vested as of the date on which the Participant incurs a Termination of Service shall thereafter become vested. 

  
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 2.5 Issuance of Common Stock upon Vesting. 

(a) As soon as administratively practicable following the vesting of any Restricted Stock Units, but in no event later than thirty
(30) days after such vesting date (for the avoidance of doubt, this deadline is intended to comply with the “short term deferral” exemption from Section 409A of the Code), the Company shall deliver to the Participant a number of
Shares (either by delivering one or more certificates for such Shares or by entering such Shares in book entry form, as determined by the Company in its sole discretion) equal to the number of RSUs subject to this Award that vest on the applicable
vesting date, unless such RSUs terminate prior to the given vesting date pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement and the Plan. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event Shares cannot be issued pursuant to the terms of the Plan, the Shares
shall be issued pursuant to the preceding sentence as soon as administratively practicable after the Administrator determines that Shares can again be issued in accordance with the terms of the Plan. 

(b) The Company shall have the authority and the right to deduct or withhold, or to require the Participant to remit to the Company, an amount
sufficient to satisfy all applicable federal, state and local taxes required by law to be withheld with respect to any taxable event arising in connection with the Restricted Stock Units. The Company shall not be obligated to deliver any new
certificate representing Shares to the Participant or the Participant’s legal representative or enter such Shares in book entry form unless and until the Participant or the Participant’s legal representative shall have paid or otherwise
satisfied in full the amount of all federal, state and local taxes applicable to the taxable income of the Participant resulting from the grant or vesting of the Restricted Stock Units or the issuance of Shares. 

2.6 Rights as Stockholder. Except as set forth in Section 2.7, the holder of the RSUs shall not be, nor have any of the rights or privileges of, a
stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, voting rights and rights to dividends, in respect of the RSUs and any Shares underlying the RSUs and deliverable hereunder unless and until such Shares shall have been issued by the Company
and held of record by such holder (as evidenced by the appropriate entry on the books of the Company or of a duly authorized transfer agent of the Company). 

2.7 Dividend Equivalents. Each RSU shall have associated with it a Dividend Equivalent award. In accordance with the terms of the Plan relating to
Dividend Equivalents, upon the declaration of a dividend with respect to the Common Stock, the Administrator shall credit to the Participant with respect each outstanding RSU granted hereunder an amount of equal value to such dividend, in such form
and based on such calculations as the Administrator may determine in its sole discretion. Any amounts so credited with respect to an RSU shall be paid or issued (subject to withholding) to the Participant only upon the vesting of the related RSU,
and if an RSU terminates prior to vesting, any related credited Dividend Equivalent amounts shall be forfeited and the Participant shall have no further rights with respect thereto. 

ARTICLE III. 
 OTHER
PROVISIONS 
 3.1 Administration. The Administrator shall have the power to interpret the Plan and this Agreement and to adopt such rules for
the administration, interpretation and application of the Plan as are consistent therewith and to interpret, amend or revoke any such rules. All actions taken and all interpretations and determinations made by the Administrator in good faith shall
be final and binding upon the Participant, the Company and all other interested persons. No member of the Administrator or the Board shall be personally liable for any action, determination or interpretation made in good faith with respect to the
Plan, this Agreement or the RSUs. 
 3.2 Grant is Not Transferable. During the lifetime of the Participant, the RSUs may not be sold, pledged,
assigned or transferred in any manner other than by will or the laws of descent and distribution or as otherwise provided in the Plan. 

  
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 3.3 Adjustments. The Participant acknowledges that the RSUs are subject to modification and termination in
certain events as provided in this Agreement and Article 13 of the Plan. 
 3.4 Notices. Any notice to be given under the terms of this Agreement to
the Company shall be addressed to the Company in care of the Secretary of the Company at the Company’s principal office, and any notice to be given to the Participant shall be addressed to the Participant at the Participant’s last address
reflected on the Company’s records. Any notice shall be deemed duly given when sent via email or when sent by reputable overnight courier or by certified mail (return receipt requested) through the United States Postal Service. 

3.5 Participant’s Representations. If the Shares issuable hereunder have not been registered under the Securities Act or any applicable state laws
on an effective registration statement at the time of such issuance, the Participant shall, if required by the Company, concurrently with such issuance, make such written representations as are deemed necessary or appropriate by the Company and/or
its counsel. 
 3.6 Titles. Titles are provided herein for convenience only and are not to serve as a basis for interpretation or construction of
this Agreement. 
 3.7 Governing Law. The laws of the State of Delaware shall govern the interpretation, validity, administration, enforcement and
performance of the terms of this Agreement regardless of the law that might be applied under principles of conflicts of laws. 
 3.8 Conformity to
Securities Laws. The Participant acknowledges that the Plan and this Agreement are intended to conform to the extent necessary with all provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act, and any and all regulations and rules promulgated by
the Securities and Exchange Commission thereunder, as well as all applicable state securities laws and regulations. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Plan shall be administered, and the RSUs are granted, only in such a manner as
to conform to such laws, rules and regulations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan and this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such laws, rules and regulations. 

3.9 Amendment, Suspension and Termination. To the extent permitted by the Plan, this Agreement may be wholly or partially amended or otherwise
modified, suspended or terminated at any time or from time to time by the Administrator or the Board; provided, however, that, except as may otherwise be provided by the Plan, no amendment, modification, suspension or termination of this Agreement
shall adversely affect the RSUs in any material way without the prior written consent of the Participant. 
 3.10 Successors and Assigns. The Company
may assign any of its rights under this Agreement to single or multiple assignees, and this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company. Subject to the restrictions on transfer herein set forth in this Agreement
and the Plan, this Agreement shall be binding upon the Participant and his or her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. 
 3.11
Limitations Applicable to Section 16 Persons. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, if the Participant is subject to Section 16 of the Exchange Act, then the Plan, the RSUs and this Agreement shall be
subject to any additional limitations set forth in any applicable exemptive rule under Section 16 of the Exchange Act (including any amendment to Rule 16b-3 of the Exchange Act) that are requirements for the application of such exemptive rule.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such applicable exemptive rule. 

3.12 Entire Agreement. The Plan, the Grant Notice and this Agreement constitute the entire agreement of the parties and supersede in their entirety all
prior undertakings and agreements of the Company and the Participant with respect to the subject matter hereof. 
 3.13 Section 409A.
Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, this Agreement or the Grant Notice, the Plan, this Agreement and the Grant Notice shall be interpreted in accordance with the requirements of 

  
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Section 409A of the Code. The Administrator may, in its discretion, adopt such amendments to the Plan, this Agreement or the Grant Notice or adopt other policies and procedures (including
amendments, policies and procedures with retroactive effect), or take any other actions, as the Administrator determines are necessary or appropriate to comply with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code. 

3.14 Limitation on Participant’s Rights. Participation in the Plan confers no rights or interests other than as herein provided. This Agreement
creates only a contractual obligation on the part of the Company as to amounts payable and shall not be construed as creating a trust. The Plan, in and of itself, has no assets. Participant shall have only the rights of a general unsecured creditor
of the Company and its Affiliates with respect to amounts credited and benefits payable, if any, with respect to the RSUs, and rights no greater than the right to receive the Common Stock as a general unsecured creditor with respect to RSUs, as and
when payable hereunder. 
 3.15 Not a Contract of Employment or Service. Nothing in this Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Participant
any right to continue to serve as an Employee or other service provider of the Company or any of its Affiliates or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Company and its Affiliates, which rights are hereby expressly reserved,
to discharge or terminate the services of the Participant at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without Cause, except to the extent expressly provided otherwise in a written agreement between the Company or an Affiliate and the Participant.

  
 5NSC 10-K Exhibit 10u

Exhibit 10u
NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORPORATION

Directors' Restricted Stock Plan

		
	  I.  Effective Date:
	January 1, 1994, as amended November 24, 1998, August 1, 2012, and as amended and restated effective January 23, 2015.

		
	 II.  Purpose:
	To increase the ownership of common stock of Norfolk Southern Corporation ("Corporation") by non-employee directors so as to align further their ownership interest in the Corporation with that of the stockholders.

		
	III.  Eligibility:
	Any non-employee director of the Corporation as of the Effective Date and any non-employee director of the Corporation who begins his or her term as director on or after the Effective Date and before January 23, 2015 ("Eligible Director").  No grants of common stock shall be made under this Plan on or after January 23, 2015. A "non-employee director" is a director who is not an officer of the Corporation or any of its subsidiaries.

		
	 IV.  Benefits:
	(1)    An Eligible Director shall be granted three thousand (3,000) shares of Corporation common stock ("Restricted Shares") on the later of the Effective Date of the Registration Statement registering the grant of common stock under this Plan or the date a person becomes an Eligible Director.

		
	(2)
	Restricted Shares shall be restricted as hereinafter provided for a period ("Restriction Period") commencing on the date of grant and ending on the date that is the earlier of the death of the Eligible Director or the day after the Eligible Director ceases to be a director by reason of disability or retirement.  During the Restriction Period, the Eligible Director shall have the entire beneficial interest in and all rights and privileges of a stockholder as to the Restricted Shares, including the right to receive dividends and the right to vote such shares, subject to the following conditions: (a) the Eligible Director shall not be entitled to delivery of the stock certificate until expiration of the Restriction Period; (b) none of the Restricted Shares may be sold, transferred, assigned, pledged or otherwise encumbered or disposed of during the Restriction Period; and (c) all Restricted Shares shall be forfeited and all rights of the Eligible Director in and to such shares shall terminate unless the Eligible Director remains a director of the Corporation until death, disability or retirement.

		
	(3)
	For purposes of this Plan, "retirement" of an Eligible Director means termination of service as a director of the Corporation, if 

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(a) the Eligible Director at the time of termination was ineligible to continue serving as a director under the Corporation's Retirement Policy for Directors or (b) the Eligible Director had served as a director of the Corporation for at least two consecutive years, and such termination is (i) due to the Eligible Director's taking a position with or providing services to a governmental, charitable or educational institution whose policies prohibit continued service as a director of the Corporation, or (ii) due to the fact that continued service as a director would be a violation of law, or (iii) not due to the voluntary resignation or refusal to stand for reelection by the Eligible Director.

		
	(4)
	The Board of Directors of the Corporation may make such adjustments in the number and kind of shares authorized by the Plan and the number and kind of shares or other securities or property covered by outstanding awards as are required by any change in the corporate structure or shares of the Corporation, including, but not limited to, recapitalization, stock splits, stock dividends, combination or exchange of shares, mergers, consolidations, rights, offerings, separations, reorganizations, and liquidations.

		
	  V.  Miscellaneous:
	A maximum of 66,000 shares of Corporation common stock may be granted under this Plan.  This Plan may be amended or terminated by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

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