X0305 4 2012-05-07 0000038074 FOREST LABORATORIES INC FRX 0001444440 Murdolo Frank J C/O FOREST LABORATORIES, INC. 909 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10022 0 1 0 0 VP - Investor Relations Common Stock 2012-05-07 4 A 0 2400 0 A 32757 D Stock Option (Right to Buy) 34.035 2012-05-07 4 A 0 8000 A 2013-05-07 2022-05-06 Common Stock 8000 8000 D These shares of common stock are issued under the Company's 2007 Equity Incentive Plan and are subject to a risk of forfeiture, which lapses as to 33% of the shares on the first anniversary, 33% of the shares on the second anniversary and 34% of the shares on the third anniversary of the grant date (May 7, 2012). This amount includes shares of common stock which are subject to a risk of forfeiture. The option becomes exercisable as to 25% of the shares covered by the option on each of the first four anniversaries of the grant date (May 7, 2012). Not Applicable /s/ Frank J. Murdolo 2012-05-09