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Harley-Davidson, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

 Exhibit 4.3 
 Harley-Davidson, Inc. 
 Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

The following question and answer statements define the full provisions of the Plan. 

1. What is the purpose of the Plan? 
 The purpose of the Plan is to provide regular full- and part-time U.S. employees of Harley-Davidson, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Harley-Davidson”) with a simple and convenient method of
purchasing Harley-Davidson, Inc. Common Stock through payroll deductions without paying brokerage commissions and fees. 
 2.
Who is eligible to join the Plan? 
 All current regular full- and part-time U.S. employees of Harley-Davidson are eligible
to participate in the Plan, including those who have been participating in our predecessor employee stock purchase plan that Computershare maintained. Generally, all regular full- and part-time U.S. employees of Harley-Davidson are eligible to
participate in the Plan as soon as administratively possible upon hire. For purposes of the Plan, an adult means a person who has attained the legal age of majority in their state of residence. 

Employees will receive enrollment information upon becoming eligible for the Plan. 

Eligible employees may enroll in the Plan by contacting the Record Keeper. 

3. Who administers the Plan? 
 Harley-Davidson administers the Plan. The Record Keeper will provide recordkeeping and administrative services for Harley-Davidson, including handling enrollments. If the Record Keeper is terminated or
ceases to act as the Record Keeper under the Plan, Harley-Davidson will designate its successor and you will be promptly notified of the change. The Record Keeper will also act as our broker to purchase Common Stock that we will in turn resell to
you under the Plan. 
 4. What are the advantages of the Plan? 

You have the advantage of purchasing shares of Common Stock at the market price at the time of the purchase of the shares through payroll
deductions of a minimum of $5.00 per pay period. 
 You do not pay any brokerage commissions, fees or other charges in
connection with purchases of Common Stock through payroll deductions under the Plan. We will use your accumulated deductions in the Plan each month to purchase shares of Common Stock that we will then resell to you so long as we can sell at least
one full share to you. When shares are purchased for you, the shares will be put into your Brokerage Account. 

 5. What is my Brokerage Account? 

A Brokerage Account is an individual brokerage account that will be opened for you with the Record Keeper when you enroll in the Plan to
manage your Plan participation. If you already have an existing individual Brokerage Account with the Record Keeper, then that existing account will be used to manage your Plan participation. The Record Keeper will hold shares of Common Stock that
you acquire under the Plan in your Brokerage Account. Otherwise, the operation of your Brokerage Account, including sales of shares, occurs outside the Plan. 
 Within your Brokerage Account is a “central” money market account. This money market account holds your liquid assets (cash) until they are invested or you withdraw them. In addition, if you
receive cash dividends on your Common Stock, then the dividends will be deposited into this money market account within your Brokerage Account (unless you elect to reinvest them). 

To initiate a transaction in your Brokerage Account, contact the Record Keeper. 

6. When may employees enroll in the Plan? 
 Employees may enroll in the Plan when they are eligible to do so. Employees who have been participating in our predecessor employee stock purchase plan that Computershare maintained will need to re-enroll
to participate in the Plan. Payroll deductions generally will begin within one to two pay periods after enrolling or making an enrollment election or change. 
 Eligible employees can enroll in the Plan via the Record Keeper’s Web site or by calling the Record Keeper at the toll free number that the Record Keeper provides. 

7. How are payroll deductions started? 
 You may purchase Common Stock through automatic deductions from your pay after you have enrolled in the Plan. When you enroll in the Plan, you will designate the amount of payroll deductions that will be
applied to the purchase of Common Stock under the Plan. Payroll deductions must be for a minimum of $5.00 per pay period. At all times until payroll deductions are invested in Common Stock, the payroll deductions will be part of the general funds of
Harley-Davidson. They will not be held in a separate account, and the amounts will not bear interest. 
 By the 10th day of each month, Harley-Davidson will deliver all amounts deducted
for the preceding month to the Record Keeper, and the Record Keeper will use the funds and remaining payroll deductions from previous months to purchase shares of Common Stock for Harley-Davidson. That same day, Harley-Davidson will transfer the
shares to you and other Plan participants, with the Record Keeper allocating shares to each Plan participant based on the amounts of funds that Harley-Davidson has delivered to the Record Keeper that are attributable to each participant, and the
Record Keeper will hold those shares for you in your Brokerage Account. However, if the amount of your payroll deduction contributions that Harley-Davidson has delivered to the Record Keeper is not sufficient to purchase one full share at the time
of each purchase of Common Stock, then your contributions will be held until a minimum of one full share can be purchased for you. 

  
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 8. How are payroll deductions changed? 

You may increase, decrease or stop the amount of payroll deductions at any time via the Record Keeper’s Web site or by contacting
the Record Keeper. Changes will be effective within one to two pay periods after electing a payroll deduction change. 
 9.
How are optional cash payments made? 
 Optional cash deposits to the Plan are no longer available under the Plan.

 You can make additional purchases of Common Stock outside of the Plan through your Brokerage Account. 

10. Will I incur any fees or expenses? 
 All costs related to Plan administration and the purchase of shares through payroll deductions are paid by Harley-Davidson. You are responsible for brokerage commissions and fees if you choose to have the
Record Keeper sell your shares in your Brokerage Account, which would occur outside of the Plan. 
 11. When will purchases
of Common Stock under the Plan be made? 
 By the 10th day of each month, Harley-Davidson will deliver all amounts deducted for the preceding month to the Record Keeper, and
the Record Keeper will use the funds and remaining payroll deductions from previous months to purchase shares of Common Stock for Harley-Davidson. That same day, Harley-Davidson will transfer the shares to you and other Plan participants, with the
Record Keeper allocating shares to each Plan participant based on the amounts of funds that Harley-Davidson has delivered to the Record Keeper that are attributable to each participant, and the Record Keeper will hold those shares for you in your
Brokerage Account. 
 12. How will shares be purchased and what will be the price of shares of Common Stock purchased under
the Plan? 
 In making purchases for Harley-Davidson, the Record Keeper will use all amounts that Harley-Davidson deducted
for the preceding month and remaining payroll deductions from previous months. The Record Keeper will purchase outstanding shares of Common Stock on one or more securities exchanges where the Common Stock is traded, in the over-the-counter market or
in negotiated transactions at such prices and on such terms as the Record Keeper, in its sole discretion, determines. Common Stock prices fluctuate by the minute depending upon the supply and demand of the stock. The applicable purchase price will
be the average price paid for all Common Stock purchases using funds from payroll deductions each month. 
 13. How many
shares will be purchased for each Plan participant? 
 Payroll deductions will be held by Harley-Davidson pending delivery
to the Record Keeper. By the 10th day of each month,
Harley-Davidson will deliver all amounts deducted for the preceding month to the Record Keeper. 

  
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 However, if the amount of your payroll deduction contributions that Harley-Davidson has
delivered to the Record Keeper is not sufficient to purchase one full share at the time of each purchase of Common Stock, then your contributions will be held until a minimum of one full share can be purchased for you. Once a minimum of one full
share has been reached, your Brokerage Account will be credited with the result obtained (including fractions) by dividing total payroll contributions that have been held by the applicable purchase price. The applicable purchase price will be the
average price paid for all share purchases using funds from payroll deductions each month. 
 14. Does Harley-Davidson or the
Record Keeper pay interest on payroll deductions awaiting investment? 
 No. 

15. Can stock certificates be issued to me for Common Stock purchased through the Plan? 

No. All shares of Common Stock are held on your behalf in your Brokerage Account. 

16. Is there a cost to buy shares? 
 You will not incur fees for the purchase of shares in the Plan via payroll deductions. 
 17. Can I receive a refund of deductions that Harley-Davidson or the Record Keeper is holding to purchase shares for me? 
 No. Payroll deductions will be held by Harley-Davidson until it delivers them to the Record Keeper. The Record Keeper will use those funds and remaining payroll deductions from previous months to purchase
shares of Common Stock for Harley-Davidson. That same day, Harley-Davidson will transfer the shares to you and other Plan participants, with the Record Keeper allocating shares to each Plan participant based on the amounts of funds that
Harley-Davidson has delivered to the Record Keeper that are attributable to each participant, and the Record Keeper will hold those shares for you in your Brokerage Account. However, if the amount of your payroll deduction contributions that
Harley-Davidson has delivered to the Record Keeper is not sufficient to purchase one full share at the time of each purchase of Common Stock, then your contributions will be held until a minimum of one full share can be purchased for you. At the end
of each year, if there remain amounts held on our behalf that are attributable to you, then the Record Keeper will deliver those amounts to your Brokerage Account. 
 18. How is participation in the Plan terminated? 
 If you are an active
employee, then you can stop your contributions to the Plan by changing your deduction to zero by contacting the Record Keeper either online or via a Record Keeper Stock Plan Services Representative. If you terminate participation in the Plan at a
time that there are amounts that Harley-Davidson has deducted 

  
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from your payroll that the Record Keeper has not used to purchase Common Stock for you, then the amounts will be treated the same as any other amounts under the Plan. At the end of each year, if
there remain any such amounts attributable to you, then the Record Keeper will deliver those amounts to your Brokerage Account. 

If you stop contributing to the Plan, you can continue to maintain your Brokerage Account with the Record Keeper. 

You may also sell the Common Stock in your Brokerage Account, although this will occur outside the operation of the Plan. 

Your participation in the Plan is personal to you as an employee of Harley-Davidson. You may not assign your interest in the plan.

 19. What happens if Harley-Davidson issues a stock dividend or declares a stock split? 

Any Common Stock distributed as a result of a stock dividend or stock split by Harley-Davidson on full or fractional shares credited to
your Brokerage Account will be added to your Brokerage Account. 
 20. How will Common Stock held in the Plan be voted at
shareholder meetings? 
 Common Stock that you acquire under the Plan will be held in your Brokerage Account and will be
voted as you direct. You will receive a proxy card covering the whole shares held in your Brokerage Account. 
 21. What
happens when a Plan participant terminates employment with Harley-Davidson or dies? 
 An employee who terminates will be
withdrawn from the Plan. The former employee’s shares will remain in his or her Brokerage Account under the terms of that account. 
 If you die, then the Record Keeper will continue to hold your shares in the Brokerage Account under the terms of that account. 
 If you terminate employment or die at a time that there are amounts that Harley-Davidson has deducted from your payroll that the Record Keeper has not used to purchase Common Stock for you, then the
amounts will be treated the same as any other amounts under the Plan. At the end of each year, if there remain any such amounts attributable to you, then the Record Keeper will deliver those amounts to your Brokerage Account. 

If you terminate your employment with Harley-Davidson, you can continue to maintain your Brokerage Account with the Record Keeper.

  
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 22. How much should a participant invest through the Plan? 

Any purchase of the common stock of a publicly traded company, including Harley-Davidson, involves a degree of stock market risk. The
value of a public company’s common stock can increase or decrease for many different reasons, some of which may be unrelated to the company’s performance. The amount, if any, that you should invest in Common Stock through the Plan is
dependent upon your individual circumstances. 
 23. Is there a guarantee against loss under the Plan? 

No. There is no guarantee against loss due to market fluctuations. You should recognize that neither Harley-Davidson nor the Record
Keeper can assure you a profit or protect you against a loss on the shares you purchase under the Plan. In seeking the benefits of share ownership, you must also accept the risks. 

Further, the price of Common Stock may change from the time funds are deducted from your payroll and the time purchases of Common Stock
are made with those funds. 
 24. Who interprets and regulates the Plan? 

Harley-Davidson has the right to interpret and regulate the Plan as it deems desirable or necessary. Neither Harley-Davidson nor the
Record Keeper will be liable for any act done in good faith or for any good faith omission to act, including, without limitation, any claim of liability (a) with respect to the prices at which shares or fractional shares of Common Stock are
purchased and the times at which purchases are made or (b) for any change in the market price before or after the purchase of shares or fractional shares of Common Stock. 
 The Plan shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin and the regulations of the New York Stock Exchange. 

25. May the Plan be changed or discontinued? 
 Harley-Davidson reserves the right to suspend, modify or terminate the Plan at any time. You will receive notice of any suspension, material modification or termination. Upon termination of the Plan by
Harley-Davidson, you have the options available in Question #18. 
 26. What reports will be sent to Plan participants?

 You will receive quarterly statements from the Record Keeper. You will also receive a confirmation in any month during
which transactions have been made in your account. 
 In addition, if you have Common Stock in your Brokerage Account, you will
receive communications provided to Harley-Davidson shareholders generally. 

  
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 27. Where should inquiries regarding the Plan be directed? 

For inquiries that cannot be addressed by the Record Keeper, Harley-Davidson should be contacted at: 

Harley-Davidson, Inc. 
 Attn: Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
 3700 W. Juneau Ave

 P.O. Box 653 
 Milwaukee, WI 53201 
 (414) 343-7579 

HD-TotalCompensation@harley-davidson.com 
 28. Is account assistance available? 
 Yes, you can receive current account
information by contacting the Record Keeper. 

  
 -7-Form of Transition/Retention Incentive Agreement

 Exhibit 10.1 
 TRANSITION/RETENTION INCENTIVE AGREEMENT – Project Guardian 
 This
Transition/Retention Incentive Agreement (Agreement) is effective on January     , 2011 by and between
                    (Executive) and Sterling Bancshares, Inc. and affiliated companies (the Bank). In consideration of the mutual promises
made herein, the Bank and Executive agree as follows: 
 1. Purpose of Transition/Retention Incentive. Because of Project
Guardian, the Bank and Executive recognize that the Executive’s long-term employment status is uncertain. The Bank believes the services provided by the Executive are critical to the successful completion of Project Guardian and the ultimate
conversion of the Bank’s systems. In order to achieve the successful conclusion of Project Guardian in as efficient manner as possible, the Bank desires to provide an incentive for the Executive to remain employed for a specific period of time
( the Retention Period as defined below) and to limit the Executive’s use of the Bank’s confidential information. The Bank shall provide an incentive under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement if the Executive remains
satisfactorily employed through the Retention Period. Any Transition/Retention Incentive (as defined below) paid to Executive shall be in addition to other compensation and benefits to which the Executive may otherwise be entitled, such as any
severance benefits under the terms and conditions of any Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation Severance Agreement . 
 2.
Transition/Retention Period. The “Transition/Retention Period” shall begin on the effective date of this Agreement as stated in the introductory paragraph. The Transition/Retention Period shall end on the earlier of: 

 

	 	•	 	 thirty days after the system conversion has been completed, or 

 

	 	•	 	 six months after the date of closing, or 

  

	 	•	 	 the date the Executive is released from employment by the Bank or its successor entity, except in the event of a termination for “Cause” as
described below. 

 This Agreement shall not modify the duration of the Executive’s employment with the Bank, and the
Executive remains an employee-at-will during the entire time of employment with the Bank. 
 3. Transition/Retention
Incentive. The Transition/Retention Incentive shall be a cash bonus equivalent to 50% of Executives current base salary as of the date of this Agreement. The total amount of the bonus will be
$        . This cash bonus will be payable in two equal installments. With the first installment payable on the first regular payroll after the closing date. The second installment will be payable on
the first available payroll date following the conclusion of the Transition/Retention Period set forth in this Agreement. If Executive initiates the termination of Executive’s employment prior to the end of the Transition/Retention Period for
any reason other than the Executive’s death or disability, Executive shall repay the first installment of the cash bonus and forgo receipt of the second installment of the bonus payment. If Executive is terminated by the Bank for
“Cause” as defined below, Executive shall forfeit receipt of any unpaid bonus amount. If Executive is terminated by the Bank for reason other than for “Cause”, the “Not-For-Cause” termination will be considered as the
successful conclusion of the Transition/Retention Period for the affected Executive, and the Transition/Bonus payment will become payable on the next available payroll. 
 For purposes of this Agreement, a termination is for “Cause” only if it is due to: 
  

	 	•	 	 serious intentional misconduct on the part of the Executive; 

  
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	 	•	 	 fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement related to any of the Sterling Entities on the part of the Executive; 

 

	 	•	 	 the conviction of the Executive of any felony or crime involving moral turpitude; 

 

	 	•	 	 a material violation by the Executive of any applicable federal or state banking law or regulation that has had, or may have, a material adverse effect
on any Sterling Entity; 

  

	 	•	 	 a material breach of any corporate policy including, without limitation, the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and the Code of Ethics for Senior
Officers, as applicable to the Executive which, if correctable, remains uncorrected for 30 days following written notice to the Executive Officer by a Sterling Entity of such breach; 

 

	 	•	 	 a material breach of this Agreement which, if correctable, remains uncorrected for 30 days following written notice to the Executive by a Sterling
Entity of such breach; or 

  

	 	•	 	 the willful and continued failure by the Executive to perform substantially the Executive’s duties on behalf of any Sterling Entity, other than
any such failure resulting from the Executive’s incapacity due to Disability, which failure is not promptly abated after a demand for substantial performance is delivered to the Executive by his direct supervisor or other applicable Sterling
Executive that specifically identifies the manner in which the Executive has not substantially performed the Executive’s duties and gives the Executive a reasonable period of cure. 

All incentive payments shall be subject to standard withholdings. The Bank also may withhold from any incentives any amounts that Executive owes the Bank
at the time of the incentive payment. 
 4. Conditions required for Transition/Retention Incentives. In addition to
remaining employed during the Retention Period, Executive also must comply with the following conditions to be entitled to retain and/or receive all incentives. 
 (a) Compliance with Applicable Laws. Executive shall at all times comply with laws (whether domestic or foreign) applicable to Executive’s actions on behalf of the Bank. 

(b) Confidentiality of this Agreement. Executive shall at all times keep confidential (except for disclosure to
Executive’s spouse, accountant and attorney) the terms and conditions of this Agreement. 
 (c)
Confidentiality of Business Information. Executive shall not, at any time during or after employment by the Bank or a Successor Entity, make any unauthorized disclosure of any confidential business information or trade secrets of the Bank or
Successor Entity, or make any use thereof, except in the carrying out of the Executive’s employment responsibilities with the Bank, or Successor Entity. As a result of Executive’s employment by the Bank or Successor Entity, Executive also
may from time to time have access to, or knowledge of, confidential business information or trade secrets of third parties, such as customers, suppliers, partners, joint venturers, and the like. Executive also agrees to preserve and protect the
confidentiality of such third-party confidential information and trade secrets to the same extent, and on the same basis, as the Bank’s and Successor Entity’s confidential business information and trade secrets. Confidential business
information and trade secrets includes, but is not limited to, any records, files, memoranda, data in machine readable form, reports, fee lists, customer lists, drawings, plans, sketches, research, or other documents (in any medium or form) relating
to the business of the Bank, Successor Entity or third-parties that Executive uses, develops, comes in 

  
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contact with or is aware of within the course of or as a result of employment with the Bank or Successor Entity (hereinafter referred to as “Confidential Information”). Executive
acknowledges that this Confidential Information constitutes a valuable, special, and unique asset used by the Bank or Successor Entity to obtain a competitive advantage over competitors. Executive further acknowledges that protection of such
Confidential Information against unauthorized disclosure and use is of critical importance to the Bank or Successor Entity in maintaining its competitive position. 
 5. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with regard to the Transition/Retention Incentives. No failure by either party at any time to give notice of any
breach by the other party of or to require compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of any provisions or conditions of this Agreement. Any modification of this Agreement will be effective only if it is
in writing and signed by each party whose rights are affected. Moreover, this Agreement is not the sole and exclusive expression of certain of Executive’s obligations to the Bank or Successor Entity, including but not limited to the
Executive’s confidentiality and non-solicitation obligations. This Agreement does not supersede, replace or limit the rights and obligations of the Bank or Successor Entity and Executive with respect to such matters imposed by law or other
agreements. The headings in this Agreement are intended solely for the convenience of reference and should be given no effect in the construction or interpretation of this Agreement. Should any provision of this Agreement be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall be unaffected and shall continue in full force and effect, and the invalid, void or unenforceable provision(s) shall be deemed not to be part of this
Agreement. 
 6. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Texas,
excluding any conflict-of-law rule or principle that might refer the construction of this Agreement to the laws of another state or country. 
  

					
	Sterling Bancshares, Inc.
			
		 	By:	 	  

		 		 	      J. Downey Bridgwater
		 		 	      Chairman, President, & CEO
	
	Executive’s Signature:
		
		 	  

		 	Executive Name Printed

  
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