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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001009626-12-000040
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 4
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20121101
FILED AS OF DATE: 20121105
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20121105
REPORTING-OWNER:
OWNER DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: FAIRFAX DANIEL W
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001281634
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: 4
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-25601
FILM NUMBER: 121181493
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1421 MCCARTHY BLVD.
CITY: MILPITAS
STATE: CA
ZIP: 95035
ISSUER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001009626
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: COMPUTER PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT, NEC [3577]
IRS NUMBER: 770409517
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1025
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 130 HOLGER WAY
CITY: SAN JOSE
STATE: CA
ZIP: 95134-1376
BUSINESS PHONE: (408) 333-8000
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 130 HOLGER WAY
CITY: SAN JOSE
STATE: CA
ZIP: 95134-1376
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wf-form4_135216278241230.xml
FORM 4
X0306
4
2012-11-01
0
0001009626
BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS INC
BRCD
0001281634
FAIRFAX DANIEL W
130 HOLGER WAY
SAN JOSE
CA
95134
0
1
0
0
CFO, VP of Finance
Common Stock
2012-11-01
4
M
0
7209
0
A
259390
D
Common Stock
2012-11-01
4
F
0
2644
5.48
D
256746
D
Common Stock
2012-11-01
4
M
0
13333
0
A
270079
D
Common Stock
2012-11-01
4
F
0
4890
5.48
D
265189
D
Common Stock
2012-11-01
4
M
0
13667
0
A
278856
D
Common Stock
2012-11-01
4
F
0
5013
5.48
D
273843
D
Restricted Stock Units
2012-11-01
4
A
0
14418
0
A
2013-10-27
Common Stock
14418.0
14418
D
Restricted Stock Units
2012-11-01
4
M
0
7209
0
D
2013-10-27
Common Stock
7209.0
7209
D
Restricted Stock Units
2012-11-01
4
M
0
13333
0
D
2012-11-01
Common Stock
13333.0
0
D
Restricted Stock Units
2012-11-01
4
M
0
13667
0
D
2013-11-01
Common Stock
13667.0
13666
D
Restricted Stock Units
2012-11-01
4
A
0
75000
0
A
2014-11-01
Common Stock
75000.0
75000
D
Restricted Stock Units
2012-11-01
4
A
0
50000
0
A
2015-11-01
Common Stock
50000.0
50000
D
Reflects the conversion of previously granted restricted stock units into shares of Brocade common stock in connection with the vesting of the restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Brocade common stock.
Shares automatically withheld for payment of tax withholding liability in connection with vesting of the restricted stock units pursuant to terms of the restricted stock unit agreement.
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Brocade common stock.
The restricted stock units were granted upon achievement of certain performance objectives pursuant to the performance-based restricted stock units granted December 09, 2010 under Brocade's 2009 Stock Plan. The restricted stock units vest 50% on November 1, 2012 and the remaining 50% October 27, 2013 subject to the terms of the performance-based restricted stock unit agreement.
Reflects the conversion of 50% of the shares referred to in footnote (4) in this Form 4 into shares of Brocade common stock in connection with the vesting of the restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Brocade common stock.
Restricted stock units vest annually over two years from November 1, 2012.
Restricted stock units vest annually over three years from November 1, 2012.
/s/ Jean Furter, Attorney-in-fact for Daniel W. Fairfax
2012-11-05