X0303 4 2008-11-25 0 0001340282 Rosetta Resources Inc. ROSE 0001445607 DeSanctis Ellen 717 TEXAS, SUITE 2800 HOUSTON TX 77002 0 1 0 0 EVP, Strategy & Development Common Stock 2008-11-25 2008-11-25 4 P 0 6000 7.43 A 58100 D Restricted Stock 17500 D Non-Qualified Stock Option (right to buy) 17.775 2009-10-01 2018-09-30 Common Stock 27500 27500 D Restrictions to be lifted as to 25 percent on first anniversary date of grant, 25 percent on the second anniversary date of grant, and 50 percent on the third anniversary date of grant. Options vest 25% on first anniversary date of grant, 25% on second anniversary date of grant and 50% on third anniversary date of grant. Ellen R. DeSanctis 2008-11-25