X0303 4 2010-01-25 0 0001051741 FIRST NIAGARA FINANCIAL GROUP INC FNFG 0001299911 Baker Thomas E 6950 SOUTH TRANSIT ROAD LOCKPORT NY 14094 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2010-01-25 4 A 0 3463 0 A 30020 D Common Stock 1725 I by Spouse Dividend Equivalent Units (DEU) 0 Common Stock 152.5644 152.5644 D Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 13.6 2008-05-15 2017-05-15 Common Stock 33060 33060 D Represents restricted stock units that vest 12/31/2010. DEUs have no exercise price. DEUs convert into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. DEUs have no expiration date. By: Ann M. Segarra, power of attorney For: Thomas E. Baker 2010-01-27