X0304 4 2011-09-08 0001113169 PRICE T ROWE GROUP INC TROW 0001456872 Alderson Christopher D 100 E. PRATT STREET BALTIMORE MD 21202 1 Vice President Common Stock 2011-09-08 5 A 0 E 368.304 63.6316 A 57882.377 D Common Stock 262000 I Spouse Stock Options (Right to Buy) 50.55 2011-09-08 4 A 0 40000 0 A 2012-11-01 2021-09-08 Common Stock 40000 40000 D Shares acquired pursuant to the T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan at the noted weighted-average price. 09/08/2011 Grant - The option vests 20% annually over a 5 year period beginning on 11/01/2012. /s/ Christopher D. Alderson 2011-09-09