Alderwoods Support Function Annual Incentive Plan 2006 Performance Criteria and Definitions

Summary

This document outlines the 2006 performance plan for Alderwoods' support function employees, detailing how annual incentive bonuses are determined. It defines key terms, financial targets, and the criteria employees must meet to qualify for bonus awards. The plan specifies performance thresholds, target and maximum bonus percentages, and how payouts are calculated based on financial results and individual roles. Employees must meet minimum financial goals to be eligible, and bonus amounts increase with higher achievement. The plan applies to specific executives and sets clear guidelines for bonus calculation and distribution.

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Exhibit 10.1

 

PERFORMANCE PLAN DEFINITIONS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR 2006
FOR THE ALDERWOODS SUPPORT FUNCTION ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN

 

2006 Performance Plan Definitions

 

1.               Accelerator:  The Accelerator is the amount that is paid for achievement above the financial target(s).

 

2.               Bonus Criteria:  The Bonus Criteria are the main financial targets that need to be met in order for a Bonus Award to be paid out. Refer to the Bonus Criteria chart in order to determine what targets you need to meet in order to receive a Bonus Award.

 

3.               EBITDA:  Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization Impairment.

 

4.               Maximum Bonus Percentage:  The percentage of an employee’s regular earnings that will be received if maximum financial performance is achieved. This will not exceed two times the target bonus.

 

5.               Operating Margin:  Total Revenue minus Total Expenses.

 

6.               Overall Revenue:  Funeral Home Revenue plus Cemetery Revenue.

 

7.               Pre-Qualifier:  The Pre-Qualifier is the financial measure that has to be met in order to be eligible for consideration for a Bonus Award. No Bonus Award will be paid unless the Pre-Qualifier threshold is attained.

 

8.               Regular Earnings:  An employee’s regular wages/salary paid during the calendar year, excluding commissions, overtime pay and other forms of bonus or remuneration.

 

9.               Target Bonus Percentage:  The percentage of an employee’s regular earnings that will be received if 100% of the financial target(s) is achieved.

 

10.         Threshold:  The “Threshold” is the minimum performance achievement required to meet the Pre-Qualifier “gate” in order to qualify for a Bonus Award.

 

11.         Weighted Average:  An average that takes into account the proportional relevance of each component, rather than treating each component equally.

 

Financial
Measurement Criteria

Pay-out Split

Name

Financial Performance Scale with
Corresponding Pay-out as a % of Annual Salary

< 95%

95% or >
(BPO Portion
Only)

100%
Target
(Budget)

106%

112%
Max.

50% - Operating Profitability
 = Earnings From
Operations

90% = Financials

10% = Succession Planning

Paul Houston

0%

0%

75%

112.5%

150%

 

66.7% = Financials

Ken Sloan

0%

16.65%

50%

75%

100%

40% - Business Efficiency

33.3% = BPO’s

Ross Caradonna

0%

16.65%

50%

75%

100%

= EBITDA

 

(Includes all incentive costs)

Note:

 

1. Financial measures will be calculated and paid out independently of each other

10% - Revenue

2. Equal pro rata scale will be applied evenly to performance between target (budget) and maximum payout

 

Financial
Measurement Criteria

Pay-out Split

Name

Financial Performance Scale with
Corresponding Pay-out as a % of Annual Salary

< 95%

95% or >
(BPO Portion
Only)

100%
Target
(Budget)

106%

112%
Max.

100% - Pre Need Sales & Profitability

66.7% = Financials

SVP - Aaron Shipper

0%

13.2%

40%

60%

80%

= Net PN Contribution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Includes all incentive costs)

33.3% = BPO’s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

 

1. Financial measures will be calculated and paid out independently of each other

 

2. Equal pro rata scale will be applied evenly to performance between target (budget) and maximum payout