NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 12
Revenue Accounting and Calculation of the Salary Cap

Section 1(a)(i)(6)
All Revenues

For purposes of this Article, and anywhere else stated in this Agreement, revenues shall be accounted for in the manner set forth below.

(a)(i)(6)

The value of equity instruments unconditionally received from third parties by the NFL or member Clubs (i.e., not equity instruments in business entities formed and owned exclusively by the NFL, NFL Ventures L.P. or any of its affiliates, or the member Clubs) derived from, relating to or arising out of the performance of players in NFL football games shall be included in AR beginning in the League Year in which the equity instrument vests at the fair value of such instrument on the date of such vesting, amortized over ten years. In subsequent League Years within the amortization period, the amortized amount shall be adjusted pursuant to the Black Sholes option pricing model methodology or as otherwise agreed. After the amortization period ends, the full amount of the Black Sholes (or other agreed) methodology shall be included in AR. In the event that the equity instrument is sold, AR for that League Year shall be the proceeds less the AR previously recognized.