X0202 4 2005-09-12 0 0000071023 THOMAS NELSON INC TNM 0001293913 Dunham David 501 NELSON PLACE NASHVILLE TN 37214 0 0 0 1 Sr. V.P. - General Trade Books Thomas Nelson Common Stock 2005-09-12 4 M 0 5000 12.07 A 5000 D Thomas Nelson Common Stock 2005-09-12 4 S 0 5000 19.8842 D 0 D Stock Option - Right to Buy 12.07 2005-09-12 4 M 0 5000 12.07 D 2004-06-11 2013-06-11 Thomas Nelson Common Stock 13334 8334 D Exercise of in-the-money stock options, exempt under Section 16 b-3, are reported as a disposition of a derivative security and an acquisition of a direct interest in the underlying shares. The exercise price was determined at FMV on the date of issuance. Open market sale of securities, exempt under Section 16b-3, are reported as a disposition of a Direct Interest Price realized is the average for trades for the day Options become exercisable in 1/3 increments on the anniversary dates from the date of grant Options expire on the 10th anniversary date from the date of grant Reportable person has a Power of Attorney on file with the security issuer that authorizes and designates Joe Powers or Les Hottovy to sign on his behalf. Les Hottovy, Power of Attorney for David Dunham 2005-09-12