X0303 4 2010-11-15 0 0001002517 Nuance Communications, Inc. NUAN 0001187367 BEAUDOIN THOMAS L ONE WAYSIDE ROAD BURLINGTON MA 01803 0 1 0 0 EVP Finance & CFO Common Stock 2010-11-15 4 A 0 50000 0.001 A 303755 D Common Stock 2010-11-15 4 A 0 50000 0.001 A 353755 D Shares are subject to a Restricted Stock Unit Agreement. 50% of the Shares vest one year from date of grant and 50% of the shares vest two years from date of grant. Shares are subject to a Restricted Stock Unit Agreement. Shares vest 50% for achievement of FY 2011 targets and 50% for achievement of FY2012 targets. If targets are not achieved shares will not vest. By: /s/ Donna Belanger For: Thomas L. Beaudoin 2010-11-17