EYE » Topics » V. 162(M) PARTICIPANTS

This excerpt taken from the EYE DEF 14A filed Apr 25, 2008.

V. 162(M) PARTICIPANTS

 

  A. Determination of Applicability of Section 162(m)

By no later than the latest time permitted by Section 162(m) of the Code, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (generally, no later than 90 days after the commencement of a Plan year), the Committee, in its sole discretion, shall determine which Participants in the Plan with respect to such Plan year, if any, meet or may meet the definition of “covered employee” under Section 162(m) of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder (such Participants hereinafter referred to as “162(m) Participants”). In making such determination, the Committee may employ and rely upon the advice of attorneys, consultants and accountants. Notwithstanding anything in the Plan to the contrary, a bonus payable to a 162(m) Participant for such Plan year shall be made in accordance with this Section V and unless otherwise provided herein, Sections IV, IX and X shall not apply to such 162(m) Participant.

 

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  B. Performance Objectives

By no later than the latest time permitted by Section 162(m) of the Code, and the regulations promulgated thereunder (generally, no later than 90 days after the commencement of the Plan year) and while the achievement of the Performance Objectives remain substantially uncertain within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, the Committee shall establish, in writing, the specific Performance Objectives which must be achieved in order for a bonus hereunder (or designated portion thereof) to be earned by a 162(m) Participant, the objective bonus formula for computing a bonus (or designated portion thereof) if such Performance Objectives are achieved, and targeted bonus for such 162(m) Participant for such Plan year.

The Committee shall determine whether the Performance Objectives for a Plan year are achieved, and, if so, the Committee shall certify in writing, prior to the payment of any bonus (or designated portion thereof) to a 162(m) Participant for such Plan year, that such Performance Objectives were satisfied. No bonus (or designated portion thereof) for a Plan year shall be paid to a 162(m) Participant unless and until the Committee makes a certification in writing with respect to the achievement of the Performance Objectives with respect to such Plan year as required by Section 162(m) of the Code, and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

 

  C. Determination of Bonus Amounts

The Committee shall have authority to exercise discretion in determining the amount of the targeted bonus granted to each 162(m) Participant at the beginning of a Plan year, provided that no such targeted bonus shall exceed the maximum bonus limit set forth in Section V.D. The Committee shall also have the authority to reserve, under the terms of any bonus award, the right to exercise discretion to reduce the amount of a targeted bonus which shall be otherwise payable to the 162(m) Participant at the end of each Plan year, subject to the terms, conditions and limits of the Plan. The Committee shall have no authority to increase the amount of a targeted bonus which shall be payable to any 162(m) Participant or to pay a bonus under this Section V if the Performance Objectives have not been satisfied.

The payment of a bonus to a 162(m) Participant with respect to a Plan year shall be conditioned upon the 162(m) Participant’s employment by the Company on the day the bonus is paid; provided, however, that in the discretion of the Committee, if the Performance Objectives with respect to a Plan year are achieved and certified in accordance with Section V.B., a bonus may be paid to a 162(m) Participant: (i) in the event of a Change in Control prior to the end of such Plan year, or (ii) if such 162(m) Participant’s employment terminates after the beginning of such Plan year as a result of disability or death.

 

  D. Maximum Annual Bonus

Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the maximum bonus that may be earned by any 162(m) Participant under the Plan in any given calendar year shall not exceed $2,000,000.

 

  E. Compliance with Section 162(m)

It is the intent of the Company that the bonuses made pursuant to Section V shall satisfy and shall be interpreted in a manner that satisfies any applicable requirements as performance-based compensation within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Any provision, application or interpretation of the Plan that is inconsistent with this intent to satisfy the standards in Section 162(m) of the Code, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, shall be disregarded.

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