X0303 4 2011-03-31 0000889936 PRIVATEBANCORP, INC PVTB 0001417782 Ahrens C. Brant 2323 KENILWORTH AVENUE WILMETTE IL 60091 1 Strategic Development Officer Common Stock 2011-04-01 4 A 0 8005 14.99 A 40828 D Phantom Stock Units 2011-03-31 4 A 0 1 15.29 A Common Stock 1 1661.081 D Option To Purchase Common Stock 14.99 2011-04-01 4 A 0 17328 14.99 A 2021-04-01 Common Stock 17328 17328 D Shares of time-vested restricted stock were granted on April 1, 2011, one-third of which will vest on the anniversary date in each of 2012, 2013 and 2014. The phantom stock units convert to common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. The phantom stock units are to be settled in common stock of the Issuer upon the date elected by the reporting person. Options were granted on April 1, 2011, one-third of which will vest on the anniversary date in each of 2012, 2013 and 2014. /s/ Molly Moore, Attorney-in-Fact 2011-04-04