Exhibit 10.1
May 22, 2006
Xx. Xxxxxxx Xxxxx
BellaVista Capital
000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxx 000
Xxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxxx 00000
Re: 2006 Compensation Agreement
Dear Xxxx:
This letter will confirm your Compensation Agreement for 2006. Outlined below
you will find the various components:
1. Base Salary - $250,000: Your Base Salary effective January 1, 2006 will be
$250,000 per year.
2. Annual Bonus for Performance to Plan - $50,000: You will be eligible to
earn an annual bonus of up to $50,000 based on the company's performance
relative to certain performance metrics as established on an annual basis
by the Board of Directors. For calendar year 2006 the three (3) components
of this Performance Bonus will be based 25% on expense control; 25% on the
management of the REO portfolio; and 50% on the annual NRV. The term NRV,
used here and throughout this Compensation Agreement, is the estimated net
realizable value of assets per share as the term is used and defined in the
company's public filings under Management's Discusion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Outlined in the three (3)
areas below are the trigger points for achieving the various components of
this Performance Bonus. The actual amount earned for each component will be
calculated based on interpolating between the points listed below.
A NRV - 50% ($25,000):
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NRV $4.68: $0
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NRV between $4.69 and $4.72: $6,000
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NRV between $4.73 and $4.76: $14,000
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NRV above $4.76: $25,000
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B. Expense Control - 25% ($12,500):
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105% of calendar year 2006 budget or below: $12,500
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Above 105% of calendar year 2006 budget: 0
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C. Management of REO Portfolio - 25% ($12,500): (See attached
Summary of REO Value as of 12/31/05)
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100% of REO Portfolio sold for $12,500
95% of NRV by 12-31-06:
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100% of REO Portfolio sold for less than 0
95% of NRV by 12-31-06:
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The Plan Bonus will be paid in the following quarter after
calendar year end in order to ensure that the year-end NRV, and
evaluation of the expenses and REO portfolio are complete. In
addition, you must be a full time employee of the company in good
standing with your performance rated as fully meeting
expectations as determined by the Board of Directors.
Exhibit 10.1
3. Annual Bonus for Performance Above Plan - $25,000: Earning this bonus would
be solely based on achieving a performance level that exceeds the three (3)
areas outlined above in the Performance Bonus and exceeding the
expectations of the Board. The amount of bonus earned, if any, will be
determined at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.
The Above-Plan Bonus will be paid in the following quarter after
calendar year end in order to ensure that the year-end NRV and
evaluation of the expenses and REO portfolio are complete. In addition,
you must be a full time employee of the company in good standing with
your performance rated as fully meeting expectations as determined by
the Board of Directors.
4. Deferred Compensation if NRV growth is Between 10% and 13% Compounded
Annually over a 3 year period: You will have the potential to earn 70,588
shares of restricted stock based on the NRV's compounded growth rate over a
3 year period. The restricted stock will vest on 12-31-08. 25% of the
shares of the restricted stock will vest if the NRV at 12/31/08 is
determined to be $5.67 per share. If the NRV at 12/31/08 is determined to
be $6.12 per share, 100% of restricted stock will vest. If the NRV falls
between $5.67 per share and $6.12 per share, the exact amount of vested
restricted stock will be a straight line interpolation betweenthose
amounts. No shares will be awarded/vested for performance below a 10%
compounded annual return.
5. Deferred Compensation if compounded growth of NRV Exceeds the 13% target as
of 12-31-08: In addition to the deferred compensation outlined in item No.
4 above, you may earn a discretionary bonus based on an NRV increase
greater than the $6.12 per share at 12/31/08. As a basis for this
discretionary bonus, the Board of Directors will consider awarding you a
number of shares equal to 8% of the marginal stock value increase above
$6.12 per share. The number of shares granted would be calculated by
subtracting $6.12 from the determined NRV at 12/31/08, multiplying the
difference by the number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that
product by 8%. The actual number of shares awarded will be determined at
the sole discretion of the Board of Directors taking into account the risk
profile of the portfolio and the overall management of the company. The
Board of Directors will contact a compensation specialist in an attempt to
structure any and all deferred compensation in order to minimize the tax
consequence to you.
6. Termination of Employment Without Cause: In the event that your employment
with BellaVista is terminated without cause, the number of shares of any
restricted stock granted would be determined according to the following
calculation: The NRV from the last publicly filed report prior to your
termination will be used to determine a compounded annual growth rate based
on the NRV per share of $4.25 at December 31, 2005. The granted percentage
of stock (prior to the proration for time below) will be calculated based
on this compounded annual growth rate by interpolating from the vesting
percentages described in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this agreement. The vesting
percentage is then multiplied by 70,588 shares to determine the
pre-proration number of shares. In order to determine the actual number of
shares granted, the pre-proration number of shares is then multiplied by a
fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days from January 1, 2006
to the date of notice of termination and the denominator of which is 1,095
days. In addition, you will receive as sole compensation and consideration
6 months severance in the form of salary continuation for that 6-month
period. Issuance of these shares and payment of this severance is
contingent upon your signing a written release of all claims against the
company related in any way to your employment, your termination or your
shareholdings.
7. Termination of Employment With Cause: In the event that your employment is
terminated for cause, you will receive any salary and accrued vacation
earned as of the date of your termination. All claims to all bonuses,
annual or long term will be forfeited. For the purposes of this Agreement,
"Cause" shall mean the commission of a felony or a crime involving moral
turpitude or the commission of any other material act or omission involving
dishonesty, disloyalty or fraud with respect to the Company; conduct which
tends to bring the Company into substantial public disgrace or disrepute; a
substantial failure to perform duties as reasonably directed by the Board
of Directors in writing, or a second occurrence of insubordination; gross
negligence or willful misconduct with respect to material duties to the
Company; or any other material breach of this Agreement.
Exhibit 10.1
8. Voluntary Termination: In the event that you voluntarily terminate your
employment with XxxxxXxxxx, you agree to provide 30-day written notice to
the Chairman of the Board of Directors. You will receive salary and accrued
vacation earned as of the date of your voluntary termination. All claims
for severance pay, annual bonuses or any deferred compensation will be
forfeited.
This 2006 Compensation Agreement supercedes any and all previous agreements and
there are no terms or conditions in effect that are not reflected in this 2006
Compensation Agreement. Your employment is at will. BellaVista and you agree
that either you or BellaVista may at any time, with or without cause and with no
advance notice, terminate the employment relationship.
Should you have any questions about the subject matter of this letter, please
let me know.
Sincerely,
Xxxxxxxx X. Xxxx, Director
BellaVista Capital
PBW/JSB:kls
Exhibit 10.1
SUMMARY OF REO VALUE
AS OF 12-31-05
00 XXXXX XXXXXX $ 3,350,000
88 WESTSHORE $ 4,800,000
89 XXXXXXXXX $ 5,000,000
ACADEMY HEIGHTS $ 2,000,000
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$ 15,150,000
