Bonus Award Payments
Prior to making any payment under this 2002 Management Plan, our Board of Directors
must agree that the applicable Measurement Period's Threshold Level has been achieved.
Calculation of Payment. Assuming that the applicable Threshold Level has been achieved,
the size of a bonus award will be based on four factors, (1) Target Incentive Opportunity
(expressed as a percentage of an individual's applicable year's eligible base salary
earnings); (2) Eligible Base Salary Earnings (the amount actually paid to the Participant
during the fiscal year in Base Salary); (3) Business Performance (measured against the
established goals); and (4) Individual Performance Multiplier (the range of potential
awards can be from zero to three times the target award).
Payment Method. The Participant will receive incentive stock options for the payment
value of the bonus award. A Participant will receive a number of stock options
calculated by taking our closing stock price on the Measurement Date and dividing it
into the Payment Value (as defined in the 2002 Management Plan).
Bonus Pool Calculation. The maximum allowable stock option award limit is 250,000 per
year (unless increased as described in the 2002 management Plan). If the total amount
of bonus awards is greater than the Maximum Annual Limit for any given year, then all
of the Participants' Bonus Awards will be prorated accordingly.
Stock Options Awarded. The incentive stock options awarded to a Participant under
this 2002 Management Plan are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in our
existing stock option plans. Each Participant receiving an incentive stock option
will receive a copy of the applicable stock option plan under which their stock
options have been awarded, and is required to acknowledge receipt of such at the
time of receipt of the incentive stock option. Unless otherwise stated in the
stock option, each incentive stock option shall vest at the end of one (1) year
from the date of issuance ("Grant Date") to a Participant, and shall otherwise
be exercisable in accordance with the appropriate stock option plan under which
the stock option has been awarded.
Payment of the Bonus Award. The incentive stock options are awarded following the
close of each applicable Measurement Period after the review and authorization of
bonuses by the Compensation Committee. It is expected that the Bonus Awards will
be made within 60 days after the close of each Measurement Period or prior thereto.
Effect of Change in Employment Status
If an eligible Participant's employment with us is terminated for any reason other than
death and if the Employment Termination Date (as defined in the 2002 Management Plan)
occurs prior to the end of the Measurement Period, the participant will not receive an
award under this 2002 Management Plan. A Participant, who transfers, is promoted or
demoted to another position with a different plan, target incentive opportunity or
business goals will receive a prorated calculation of payment based upon the number
of full months served in each position. The participant must be in the new position
by the first of the month and remain in the position for a full month in order to
receive credit for that month under the new plan, target or goals. In order to receive
payment under the 2002 Management Plan during a Measurement Period, a Participant must
have completed one full month of service under the 2002 Management Plan. If a
Participant dies during a Measurement Period, a pro-rated payment will be made to the
Participant's estate. The payment will be based upon the time the Participant served
in the eligible position during the Measurement Period and the terms and conditions
under this 2002 Management Plan.
Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following is a general summary of the federal income tax consequences. It does not
purport to cover all of the special rules, including special rules relating to optionees
subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act and the exercise of an option with
previously-acquired shares or tax consequences inherent in the ownership and
exercise of stock options and the ownership and disposition of the underlying
shares. An optionee will not recognize taxable income for federal income tax
purposes upon the grant of a NQSO or an ISO. Upon the exercise of a NQSO, the
optionee will recognize ordinary income in an amount equal to the excess, if
any, of the fair market value of the shares acquired on the date of exercise
over the exercise price thereof, and we will generally be entitled to a