Common use of Performance Bonus Clause in Contracts

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc), Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

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Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190185% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc), Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190150% of his her Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc), Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190150% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc), Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190200% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Board shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc), Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190185% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190% of his her Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto) or an Externalization of Management (as defined in herein), immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of ControlControl or Externalization of Management; and (B) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive paid an annual bonuscash performance bonus (an “Annual Bonus”) in respect of each calendar year that ends during the Term, to the extent earned based on performance against objective performance criteria. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently performance criteria for any particular calendar year shall be established by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”) no later than 90 days after the commencement of such calendar year. Beginning with calendar year 2008, Executive’s Annual Bonus for a calendar year shall equal 200% of his actual Salary earned for that year (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety ) if target levels of performance for that year (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the BoardCompensation Committee when the performance criteria for that year are established) are achieved, after consultation with the Executive, greater or lesser amounts (including zero) paid for performance above and pursuant below target (such greater and lesser amounts to be determined by a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria formula established by the Board Compensation Committee for that year when it established the targets and performance criteria for that year). For the avoidance of doubt, Executive’s Target Bonus for 2008 shall be $2,700,000. For 2008, Executive’s maximum Annual Bonus shall be no greater than 125% of his Target Bonus for the award year. Executive’s maximum Annual Bonus for 2009 and 2010 shall be determined by the Compensation Committee, but in no event shall such maximum be greater than 200% of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Executive’s Target Bonus for the year or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the less than 125% of Executive’s performance does Target Bonus for the year. Performance criteria shall not meet said criteriainclude the Company’s stock trading price, and may include revenue, ARPU, RGU, OCF, new product growth, operational improvements, and/or such other metrics as the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awardedCompensation Committee shall determine. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during Annual Bonus for a calendar year in respect shall be determined by the Compensation Committee after the end of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior and shall be paid to Executive when annual bonuses for that year are paid to other senior executives of the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31stCompany generally, but before in no event later than March 15 of the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed following calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) carrying out its functions under this Section 2.2 and (Bunder Section 2.5(b), such amounts the Compensation Committee shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) at all times act reasonably and in good faith, and shall each be determined in accordance consult with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative Executive to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonusextent appropriate.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Charter Communications Inc /Mo/)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190195% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto) or an Externalization of Management (as defined in herein), immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of ControlControl or Externalization of Management; and (B) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The amount of the Executive’s annual bonus for 2011 shall be determined by the Compensation Committee in its discretion. For 2012, the Executive shall participate in a bonus pool substantially similar to the Performance Bonus Pool for Senior Executives (as described more fully below), provided that (i) the bonus pool for 2012 shall be the dollar value of the Bonus Pool determined pursuant to the 2012 schedule included in Exhibit A, and (ii) the Compensation Committee may increase or decrease the amount of such bonus pool for 2012 in its discretion. For 2013, the Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board participate in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board Performance Bonus Pool for Senior Executives (the “Target BonusBonus Pool”). During The aggregate Bonus Pool for 2013 shall be determined by reference to MFA’s Return on Average Equity (“ROAE”) as more fully described in Exhibit A to this Agreement. Allocations to participants in the first ninety (90) days Bonus Pool for 2013 shall be made by the Compensation Committee together with the CEO based upon the Compensation Committee’s assessment of each calendar year, participant’s performance during the Boardapplicable period. The Compensation Committee, in consultation with its discretion, can adjust the Chief Executive Officeraggregate Bonus Pool for 2013 upward or downward by as much as thirty percent (30%) depending upon the Compensation Committee’s assessment of MFA’s leverage strategy, shall establish share price performance relative to the performance goals applicable S&P financial index or other relevant indices, share price relative to such year’s annual bonus opportunitypeer group, total return (share price change plus dividend), and its other asset management activities, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned onindividual performance, among other thingsconsiderations, as determined by the Compensation Committee. The amount allocated to the Executive remaining employed with from the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, Bonus Pool shall be paid in amounts a combination of cash and restricted stock based on the attainment total Bonus Pool, with up to 40% of such criteria the Bonus Pool (as determined by the Compensation Committee) to be paid in restricted stock. The period of restriction with respect to shares of restricted stock shall lapse with respect to six and one quarter percent (6.25%) of the shares on an annualized basis, if in respect the last business day of less than a full each quarter commencing with the quarter beginning with the first calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through quarter following the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance the fiscal year to which the Bonus Pool relates, with the methodology previously approved by lapse of all restrictions occurring four years following the Board (or date of grant. Under the terms of the definitive award agreement, the Executive shall be entitled to receive any committee thereof) for payment dividends payable with respect to any shares subject to restriction at such time as such shares are no longer subject to restrictions. Vested shares of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, restricted stock cannot be transferred or lower than sold during the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of Executive’s employment by MFA until the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance value of the Executive’s stock holdings in MFA (including shares of restricted stock) exceeds four times the Executive’s Base Salary; and, shall following the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company, vested shares of such restricted stock may not be paid in amounts equal sold or transferred to the target amount extent the value of the Executive’s stock holdings does not exceed four times the Executive’s Base Salary as of the date of the Executive’s termination of employment (provided, however, that this sentence shall no longer apply following the six-month anniversary, of the Executive’s termination of employment). Cash payments from the Bonus Pool will be made as soon as practicable after such portion of the Executive’s annual bonusBonus Pool is vested and nonforfeitable, and in no event later than January 16th of the next following calendar year.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mfa Financial, Inc.)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board participate in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board a Performance Bonus Pool for Senior Executives (the “Target BonusBonus Pool)) during the Term of Employment. During The aggregate Bonus Pool shall be determined by reference to MFA’s Return on Average Equity (“ROAE”) as more fully described in Exhibit A to this Agreement. Allocations to participants in the first ninety (90) days Bonus Pool shall be made by the Compensation Committee together with the CEO based upon the Compensation Committee’s assessment of each calendar year, participant’s performance during the Boardapplicable period. The Compensation Committee, in consultation with its discretion, can adjust the Chief Executive Officeraggregate Bonus Pool upward or downward in any year by as much as thirty percent (30%) depending upon the Compensation Committee’s assessment of MFA’s leverage strategy, shall establish share price performance relative to the performance goals applicable S&P financial index or other relevant indices, share price relative to such year’s annual bonus opportunitypeer group, total return (share price change plus dividend), and its other asset management activities, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned onindividual performance, among other thingsconsiderations, as determined by the Compensation Committee. The amount allocated to the Executive remaining employed with from the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, Bonus Pool shall be paid in amounts a combination of cash and restricted stock based on the attainment total Bonus Pool, with up to 40% of such criteria the Bonus Pool (as determined by the Compensation Committee) to be paid in restricted stock. The period of restriction with respect to shares of restricted stock shall lapse with respect to six and one quarter percent (6.25%) of the shares on an annualized basis, if in respect the last business day of less than a full each quarter commencing with the quarter beginning with the first calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through quarter following the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance the fiscal year to which the Bonus Pool relates, with the methodology previously approved by lapse of all restrictions occurring four years following the Board (or date of grant. Under the terms of the definitive award agreement, the Executive shall be entitled to receive any committee thereof) for payment dividends payable with respect to any shares subject to restriction at such time as such shares are no longer subject to restrictions. Vested shares of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, restricted stock cannot be transferred or lower than sold during the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of Executive’s employment by MFA until the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance value of the Executive’s stock holdings in MFA (including shares of restricted stock) exceeds four times the Executive’s Base Salary; and, shall following the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company, vested shares of such restricted stock may not be paid in amounts equal sold or transferred to the target amount extent the value of the Executive’s stock holdings does not exceed four times the Executive’s Base Salary as of the date of the Executive’s termination of employment (provided, however, that this sentence shall no longer apply following the six-month anniversary, of the Executive’s termination of employment). Cash payments from the Bonus Pool will be made as soon as practicable after such portion of the Executive’s annual bonusBonus Pool is vested and nonforfeitable, and in no event later than January 16th of the next following calendar year.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mfa Financial, Inc.)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190175% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190175% of his her Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto) or an Externalization of Management (as defined in herein), immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of ControlControl or Externalization of Management; and (B) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The For the 2011 calendar year the Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board participate in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board a Performance Bonus Pool for Senior Executives (the “Target BonusBonus Pool”). During The aggregate Bonus Pool for 2011 shall be determined by reference to MFA’s Return on Average Equity (“ROAE”) for 2011 as more fully described in Exhibit A to this Agreement. Allocations to participants in the first ninety (90) days Bonus Pool for 2011 shall be made by the Compensation Committee together with the CEO based upon the Compensation Committee’s assessment of each calendar year, participant’s performance during the Boardapplicable period. The Compensation Committee, in consultation with its discretion, can adjust the Chief Executive Officeraggregate Bonus Pool upward or downward by as much as thirty percent (30%) depending upon the Compensation Committee’s assessment of MFA’s leverage strategy, shall establish share price performance relative to the performance goals applicable S&P financial index or other relevant indices, share price relative to such year’s annual bonus opportunitypeer group, total return (share price change plus dividend), and its other asset management activities, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned onindividual performance, among other thingsconsiderations, as determined by the Compensation Committee. The amount allocated to the Executive remaining employed with from the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus Bonus Pool for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, 2011 shall be paid in amounts a combination of cash and restricted stock based on the attainment total Bonus Pool, with up to 40% of such criteria the Bonus Pool (as determined by the Compensation Committee) to be paid in restricted stock. The period of restriction with respect to shares of restricted stock shall lapse with respect to six and one quarter percent (6.25%) of the shares on an annualized basis, if in respect the last business day of less than a full each quarter commencing with the quarter beginning with the first calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through quarter following the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance the fiscal year to which the Bonus Pool relates, with the methodology previously approved by lapse of all restrictions occurring four years following the Board (or date of grant. Under the terms of the definitive award agreement, the Executive shall be entitled to receive any committee thereof) for payment dividends payable with respect to any shares subject to restriction at such time as such shares are no longer subject to restrictions. Vested shares of such amounts restricted stock cannot be transferred or sold during the Executive’s employment by MFA until the value of annual bonus the Executive’s stock holdings in MFA (i.e.including shares of restricted stock) exceeds four times the Executive’s Base Salary; and, an amount atfollowing the termination of Executive’s employment with the Company, highervested shares of such restricted stock may not be sold or transferred to the extent the value of the Executive’s stock holdings does not exceed four times the Executive’s Base Salary as of the date of the Executive’s termination of employment (provided, or lower than however, that this sentence shall no longer apply following the target amounts for six-month anniversary, of the Executive’s termination of employment). Cash payments from the Bonus Pool will be made as soon as practicable after such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance Bonus Pool is vested and nonforfeitable, and in no event later than January 16th of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target next following calendar year. The amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonusbonus for 2012 shall be determined by the Compensation Committee in its discretion.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Mfa Financial, Inc.)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190185% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto) or an Externalization of Management (as defined in herein), immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of ControlControl or Externalization of Management; and (B) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

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Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190165% of his her Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190185% of his her Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

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Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190175% of his her Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The As additional compensation, Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonusfor each fiscal year of the Company ending during the Employment Period a bonus (the "Bonus") determined under the Bonus formula described below (the "Bonus Formula") by the Board of Directors in the manner described below with a maximum bonus equal to 100% of the Base Salary of Executive (as in effect the first day of such fiscal year) (the "Target Bonus"). The Executive's Bonus shall be paid annually not later than 90 days after the end of the fiscal year in which such Bonus is earned. If no Bonus criteria is otherwise established by the Board in its discretion of Directors during the first fiscal quarter of a fiscal year of the Company, Executive will be entitled to receive a bonus equal to 100% of Executive's Base Salary for such fiscal year. By no later than the end of the first fiscal quarter of each fiscal year of the Company during the Employment Period, the Board of Directors or a committee thereof will establish, for purposes of the Bonus Formula only, (i) a targeted net profit for the Company for such fiscal year against which actual financial performance will be measured for purposes of earning a portion of the Bonus (the "Net Profit Component"), (ii) a targeted net sales for the Company for such fiscal year against which actual financial performance will be measured for purposes of earning a portion of the Bonus (the "Net Sales Component"), and (iii) other specific goals to be achieved by Executive during such fiscal year (the "Specified Goals Component"). At the end of such fiscal year, the Board of Directors or a committee thereof will determine whether the Bonus payable to Executive under the Bonus Formula with respect to such annual bonus will be paidfiscal year based upon the actual financial performance of the Company compared to the Net Profit Component and the Net Sales Component and the achievement by Executive of the goals specified for such fiscal year as part of the Specified Goals Component. Under the Bonus Formula, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount during any fiscal year Executive is 190eligible to earn an aggregate Bonus equal to (i) up to 60% of his Base Salary or under the Net Profits Component; plus (ii) up to 20% of his Base Salary under the Net Sales Component; plus (iii) up to 20% of his Base Salary under the Specific Goals Component. The calculation of the amount of Bonus to be awarded under each component of the Bonus Formula is as set forth in the following chart: Maximum Percentage of Component Component Component Base Salary Awardable CALCULATION Threshold --------------------- --------------------- -------------------------------- ------------------------ NET PROFITS COMPONENT 60% Actual net profits for fiscal Actual Net Profits must year ("Actual Net Profits") as a be at least 70% of percentage (not to exceed Target Net Profits 100%) of the target net profit before a portion of the of the Company for such greater amount fiscal Bonus is awarded under year ("Target Net Profits") the Net Profits Component multiplied by 60% of Base Pay of the Bonus Formula. for such fiscal year. NET SALES COMPONENT 20% Actual net sales for fiscal year Actual Net Sales must ("Actual Net Sales") as may subsequently a be established at least 70% of percentage (not to exceed 100%) Target Net Sales before of target net sales of the a portion of the Bonus Company for the applicable fiscal is awarded under the year ("Target Net Sales") Net Sales Component of multiplied by 20% of Base Pay for the Bonus Formula. such fiscal year. SPECIFIC GOALS COMPONENT 20% Up to 20% of Base Pay for a N/A fiscal year based upon the good faith judgement of the Board of Directors as to the attainment of specified goals set by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus Directors for such calendar fiscal year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Navarre Corp /Mn/)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190200% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, Board shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto) or an Externalization of Management (as defined in herein), immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of ControlControl or Externalization of Management; and (B) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190125% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual performance bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the Target Bonus”). During the first ninety The Executive will have a target bonus of fifty percent (9050%) days of Base Salary based on achievement of objectives established each calendar year. Objectives will be divided into three categories: financial performance, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executiveoperating performance, and pursuant to discretionary or individual performance. The objectives and weighting will be memorialized each year in a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established letter approved by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that and delivered to the Executive’s . The Board will establish performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awardedmetrics each year and assess performance against these objectives. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility Bonus payable pursuant to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the contingent upon Executive remaining being employed with by the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding end of the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar fiscal year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paidsuch Bonus is earned, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days except as otherwise specified in such calendar year prior this Agreement. Any Bonus awarded to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company Executive hereunder with respect to a calendar yearcompleted fiscal year to which the Bonus relates will be paid no later than the date that is thirty (30) days following the issuance of the Company’s audited financial statements applicable for such fiscal year or, if a covenant violation exists with the Company’s lenders, when such violation is cured; provided that such Bonus will be paid no later than the date that is thirty (30) days following the issuance of the Company’s audited financial statements applicable for such fiscal year in which the Bonus is earned. If Executive’s employment hereunder is terminated during a fiscal year by the Company without Cause or by Executive with Good Reason then Executive shall be entitled to the Pro-Rated Bonus. For purposes of this Agreement, “Pro-Rated Bonus” shall mean an amount equal to (i) the total Bonus that Executive would have been entitled to receive, if any, in the fiscal year in which Executive's employment hereunder is terminated, multiplied by (ii) the percentage of the fiscal year that has elapsed as of the date of Executive's termination of employment. Any Pro-Rated Bonus awarded to Executive hereunder with respect to a completed fiscal year to which the Pro-Rated Bonus relates will be paid in amounts based no later than the date that is thirty (30) days following the issuance of the Company’s audited financial statements applicable for such fiscal year or, if a covenant violation exists with the Company’s lenders on the attainment of such criteria (date on an annualized basiswhich the Pro-Rated Bonus payment is due, if in respect of less then the Pro-Rated Bonus Payment shall be made no later than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to that is five (5) business days following the date on which the Company lender confirms that such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonusviolation is cured.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Executive Employment Agreement (Wavedancer, Inc.)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190125% of his her Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto), immediately prior to such Change of Control the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of Control; and (B) when such Change of Control occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

Performance Bonus. The Executive shall be eligible to receive an annual bonus. The Board in its discretion will determine whether such annual bonus will be paid, the amount of such bonus and its form of payment. The Executive’s target annual bonus amount is 190175% of his Base Salary or such greater amount as may subsequently be established by the Board (the “Target Bonus”). During the first ninety (90) days of each calendar year, the Board, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, shall establish the performance goals applicable to such year’s annual bonus opportunity, as well as the framework for awarding an annual bonus that is higher or lesser than the Target Bonus. Such criteria shall be established by the Board, after consultation with the Executive, and pursuant to a process that is consistent with past practice. If the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance meets or exceeds the criteria established by the Board for the award of a Target Bonus, the Board may award the Executive the Target Bonus or a higher amount. Likewise, if the Board determines in its discretion that the Executive’s performance does not meet said criteria, the Board may award a lesser amount, or no bonus may be awarded. Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement, the Executive’s eligibility to receive any bonus under this paragraph shall be expressly conditioned on, among other things, the Executive remaining employed with the Company up through any designated distribution date set by the Board. Notwithstanding the foregoing paragraph, in the event of a “Change of Control” (as defined in Exhibit D attached hereto) or an Externalization of Management (as defined in herein), immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management the Company shall be obligated to pay the Executive: (A) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs during a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid, a pro-rated annual bonus for such calendar year, based on the number of days in such calendar year prior to the Change of ControlControl or Externalization of Management; and (B) when such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after the conclusion of a calendar year in respect of which no annual bonus has yet been paid (i.e., such Change of Control or Externalization of Management occurs after December 31st, but before the designated payment date for the annual bonus in respect of such completed calendar year), an annual bonus for such completed calendar year. In the case of both of the preceding clauses (A) and (B), such amounts shall each be separately subject to any cap on Executive’s annual bonus previously established by the Board (or any committee thereof) and shall each be determined in accordance with the criteria most recently designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) for the determination of such amounts, as follows: (I) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the financial performance of the Company with respect to a calendar year, shall be paid in amounts based on the attainment of such criteria (on an annualized basis, if in respect of less than a full calendar year), through the date immediately prior to such Change of Control or Externalization of Management (or, as applicable, through the end of any such completed calendar year) and in accordance with the methodology previously approved by the Board (or any committee thereof) for payment of such amounts of annual bonus (i.e., an amount at, higher, or lower than the target amounts for such portions of annual bonus); and (II) any portion of the annual bonus amounts that had been previously designated by the Board (or any committee thereof) to be determined relative to the achievement of criteria measuring the individual performance of the Executive, shall be paid in amounts equal to the target amount of such portion of the Executive’s annual bonus.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: Employment Agreement (Redwood Trust Inc)

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