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This excerpt taken from the CCO DEF 14A filed Apr 30, 2009. Annual Incentive Bonus Purpose. Clear Channel Outdoors executive compensation program provides for an annual incentive bonus that is performance-linked. The objective of the annual incentive bonus is to compensate an executive based on the achievement of specific goals that are intended to correlate closely with long-term growth of stockholder value. Administration. Each of our named executive officers, other than Messrs. Mark and Randall Mays, participates in the Clear Channel Outdoor 2006 Annual Incentive Plan (the Annual Incentive Plan). The Annual Incentive Plan is administered by the Committee and is intended to provide an incentive to the named executive officers and other selected key executives to contribute to the growth, profitability, and value of Clear Channel Outdoor and to retain such executives. Under the Annual Incentive Plan, participants are eligible for performance-based awards, which represent the conditional right to receive cash or other property based upon the achievement of pre-established performance goals within a specified performance period. Awards granted under the Annual Incentive Plan are intended to qualify for the performance-based compensation exception under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. Performance goals are set pursuant to an extensive annual operating plan developed by Mr. Meyer in consultation with other senior executive officers of Clear Channel Outdoor. Mr. Meyer makes recommendations as to the compensation levels and performance goals of the other named executive officers to the Committee for its review, consideration, and approval. The Committee has complete discretion to accept, reject, or modify the recommendations of Mr. Meyer. In 2008, (a) Mr. Meyers performance goals were based on year-over-year growth in OIBDAN (as defined below), on a company-wide basis, and other performance measures that best reflect his position and responsibilities, (b) Mr. Sissons performance goals were based on year-over-year growth in EBITDA (as defined below) of the Americas Division, year-over-year growth in EBITDA of the International Division and other performance measures that best reflect his position and responsibilities, and (c) Mr. Bevans performance goal was based on year-over-year growth in OIBAN (as defined below) of the International Division, which best reflects his position and responsibilities. The annual incentive bonus was paid in cash in 2008. The total annual incentive bonus is determined according to the level of achievement of the objective performance goals and any individual performance goals, as applicable. Below a minimum threshold level of performance, no award may be granted pursuant to the objective performance goal, and the Committee may, in its discretion, reduce the award pursuant to either objective or individual performance goals, as applicable.
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Table of ContentsThe annual incentive bonus process for each of the named executive officers involves four basic steps:
Set performance goals for the year for Clear Channel Outdoor and each participant; and Set target bonus for each participant, if applicable.
Measure actual performance (individual and company-wide) against the predetermined Clear Channel Outdoor goals and any individual performance goals to determine the preliminary bonus; and Make adjustments to the preliminary bonus calculation to reflect Clear Channel Outdoors performance relative to the performance of the Media Peers, as applicable. Analysis. For 2008, the performance-based goals applicable to the named executive officers are set forth below: This excerpt taken from the CCO DEF 14A filed Apr 7, 2008. Annual Incentive Bonus Purpose. Clear Channel Outdoors executive compensation program provides for an annual incentive bonus that is performance-linked. The objective of the annual incentive bonus compensation element is to compensate individuals based on the achievement of specific goals that are intended to correlate closely with growth of long-term stockholder value.
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Table of ContentsAdministration. Each of our named executive officers, other than Messrs. Mark and Randall Mays, participates in the Clear Channel Outdoor 2006 Annual Incentive Plan (the Annual Incentive Plan). The Annual Incentive Plan is administered by the Subcommittee and provides for performance-based bonuses for executives who were covered employees pursuant to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the Annual Incentive Plan, the Subcommittee establishes specific company performance-based goals applicable to each covered executive officer for the ensuing fiscal year performance period. The performance goals for corporate-level executive officers are based on Clear Channel Outdoors year-over-year improvements in financial results using a combination of metrics which may include earnings per share, free cash flow per share, operating income before depreciation, amortization and non-cash compensation expense, and other financial measures which best reflect the officers contribution to outstanding corporate performance. Performance goals for each executive officer are set pursuant to an extensive annual operating plan developed by the President and Chief Operating Officer in consultation with other senior executive officers. The President and Chief Operating Officer makes recommendations as to the compensation levels and performance goals of Clear Channel Outdoors executive officers to the Subcommittee for its review, consideration and approval. The total annual incentive bonus award is determined according to the level of achievement of both the objective performance and individual performance goals. Below a minimum threshold level of performance, no awards may be granted pursuant to the objective performance goal, and the Subcommittee may, in its discretion, reduce the awards pursuant to either objective or individual performance goals. For example, in 2007 the Subcommittee established an objective formula for calculating the maximum bonus payable to each executive officer. These maximum bonus amounts were set above Clear Channels historical bonus levels for executives, because the Section 162(m) regulations allow only negative discretion in respect of this type of plan, and the Subcommittee desired flexibility to recognize exceptional individual performance when warranted. The annual bonus process for named executive officers involves four basic steps pursuant to the Annual Incentive Plan:
Analysis. For 2007, the performance-based goals applicable to covered executive officers were: | EXCERPTS ON THIS PAGE:
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