Exhibit 10.35
10.35. Employment Agreement dated July 6, 1998 between Guess?, Inc. and
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx.
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July 6, 1998
Xxxxx X. Xxxxxxx
0000 Xxxxxxxx Xxxx., #000
Xxx Xxxxxxx, XX 00000
Dear Xxxxx,
Congratulations on your decision to join GUESS?, Inc.
This letter will serve to confirm the offer of employment extended to you by
GUESS? Inc. as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer starting on
July 20, 1998. You will report directly to Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx.
Your annual salary (base salary) for your first year of employment will be
$300,000.00, subject to annual increases as deemed appropriate by the Chairman
and the Board of Directors. In addition, you will receive a car allowance of
$12,000.00 per year. You will be reimbursed monthly dues (currently $265 per
month) and all reasonable business expenses associated with your membership in
the Xxxxxxxx Club.
You will be eligible to participate in the Company's Annual Bonus Incentive Plan
based on participation percentages and performance objectives determined by the
Chairman and the Board of Directors. With respect to the 1998 year, you will be
eligible for a bonus representing five months participation (40% of a normal
full year bonus). This bonus will be earned if objectives are achieved as
determined by the Chairman and the Board of Directors. You and the Chairman
would mutually agree to the 1998 (second half) bonus performance objectives
within 30 days after your employment start date.
At commencement of employment, you will be granted stock options for 100,000
shares under the Company's Equity Incentive Plan. Terms and conditions of the
stock options will be consistent with those granted to other executive officers.
You will be eligible for medical, dental, life, and disability benefits as well
as other benefits, including participation in the Company's 401(k) plan and paid
vacation, provided to other GUESS?, Inc. employees at your executive level.
If GUESS?, Inc. terminates your employment within the first 18 months of
employment for any reason, other than serious cause (cause will include, but not
be limited to, chronic drug abuse, chronic alcoholism, or the conviction of a
felony), GUESS?, Inc. shall pay you an additional 6 months of base salary.
In accordance with government regulation, all new employees must present
eligibility to work. On your first day of employment, please bring in documents
to establish both identification and employment eligibility from the attached
list of acceptable documents (Form I-9). If you are unable to present these
documents, you will not be able to commence employment.
Please indicate your acceptance of this offer by executing the enclosed
duplicate original, and returning it in the envelope provided.
We look forward to your joining us at GUESS?, Inc., and a prosperous future
together. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx
GUESS?, Inc. Recruiter
AGREED & ACCEPTED
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Xxxxx Xxxxxxx Date
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