X0202 4 2008-05-22 0 0000889936 PRIVATEBANCORP, INC PVTB 0001420818 Tyree James C. 350 N. CLARK CHICAGO IL 60610 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2008-05-22 4 A 0 1418 0 A 1418 D Common Stock 522466 I Held by Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc. Common Stock 870777 I Held by Mesirow Financial Capital Partners IX, LP Shares of restricted stock units were granted on May 22, 2008. One-twelfth of the units will vest on the 22nd of each month, unless earlier vested or forfeited pursuant to the terms of the Restricted Stock Award Agreement. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities. This report will not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of such securities for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or for any other purpose. /s/ Christopher J. Zinski, Attorney-in-Fact 2008-05-27