Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. Director Compensation Summary (Exhibit 10.3)
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This document outlines the compensation structure for non-management directors and the Chairman of Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. Non-management directors receive annual cash retainers, committee chair fees, meeting fees, and equity awards, with the option to defer cash compensation. The Chairman receives a higher salary and retainer, along with equity awards and meeting fees. All directors are required to hold a specified amount of company stock after five years of service. The agreement sets clear terms for director pay and stock ownership requirements.
EX-10.3 2 anrexhibit103.htm EXHIBIT 10.3 anrexhibit103.htm
Exhibit 10.3
Summary Description of Director Compensation
Element of Compensation for Non-Management Directors (other than the Chairman)1 | Dollar Value | ||
Annual Board Cash Retainer | $60,000 | ||
Annual Committee Chair Cash Retainer (other than Audit and Compensation Committees) | $7,500 | ||
Annual Audit Committee Chair Cash Retainer | $15,000 | ||
Annual Compensation Committee Chair Cash Retainer | $10,000 | ||
Per Meeting Fee (Board and Committees) | $2,000 | ||
Annual Equity Award | $92,500 | (in restricted stock units) | |
Initial Equity Award | $80,000 | (in restricted stock units) | |
1 Non-employee directors may elect to defer cash compensation under a Director Deferred Compensation Agreement. | |||
Chairman Compensation: | |||
Salary (August 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009) | $360,000 | ||
Annual Board Cash Retainer (after December 31, 2009) | $125,000 | ||
Annual Equity Award after December 31, 2009 | $92,500 | ||
Per Board Meeting Fee (after December 31, 2009) | $2,000 |
Stock Ownership Guidelines: Each director must hold three (3) times the "Annual Board Cash Retainer" or "Salary" as applicable, in Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.'s common stock (including any securities convertible or exercisable into its common stock) after five (5) years of service on the Board.