X0202 4 2004-12-17 0 0001000230 OPTICAL CABLE CORP OCCF 0001241189 WILKIN NEIL D JR 1 1 0 0 President and CEO Common Stock 2004-12-17 4 A 0 45000 0 A 116250 D Common Stock 2005-01-12 4 P 0 350 5.33 A 116600 D Common Stock 2005-01-12 4 P 0 500 5.34 A 117100 D Common Stock 2005-01-12 4 P 0 100 5.4 A 117200 D Common Stock 2005-01-12 4 P 0 1550 5.41 A 118750 D Common Stock 2005-01-12 4 P 0 300 5.44 A 119050 D Common Stock 115 I By Daughter #1 Common Stock 115 I By Daughter #2 Common Stock 115 I By Daughter #3 Common Stock 115 I By Son Represents awards of restricted stock under the issuer's incentive stock plan. An award in the amount of 15,000 shares vests ratably over 8 quarters beginning on January 31,2005. An award in the amount of 21,000 shares vests ratably over 24 quarters beginning on January 31, 2005. An award in the amount of 9,000 shares vests over a six year award period based upon the achievement of certain performance goals. Includes an award of 28,500 shares of restricted stock granted under the issuer's incentive plan, which award vests ratably over 16 quarterly installments beginning on January 31, 2005. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of all securities held by his minor children, and this report should not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Includes the awards of restricted stock referenced in footnote #1. Neil D. Wilkin, Jr. 2005-01-14