X0303 4 2009-09-15 0001094739 FINISAR CORP FNSR 0001194534 MITCHELL LARRY D 1389 MOFFETT PARK DRIVE SUNNYVALE CA 94089-1134 1 Common Stock 2009-09-15 4 A 0 38000 0 A 80500 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 0.91 2009-09-15 4 A 0 38000 0.91 A 2009-12-15 2019-09-15 Common Stock 38000 38000 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 0.91 2009-09-15 4 A 0 30000 0.91 A 2010-09-15 2019-09-15 Common Stock 30000 30000 D These shares represent restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the Issuer's 2005 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. The units will vest quarterly over a three year vesting period from the Transaction date. The option is exercisable when vested. The option will vest quarterly over a three year vesting period from the Transaction date. The option is exercisable when vested. The option will vest one year from the Transaction date. poa_transferred.JPG Girija Karumanchi as Attorney-in-fact for 2009-09-15