Employment Agreement between AmeriGas Propane, Inc. and Jerry E. Sheridan (CFO)
AmeriGas Propane, Inc. has entered into an at-will employment agreement with Jerry E. Sheridan, appointing him as Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer effective August 15, 2005. Mr. Sheridan will receive a $50,000 hiring bonus, a $260,000 annual salary, and is eligible for annual and long-term incentive awards. He will also receive benefits, executive perks, and severance if terminated without cause after a change of control. Participation in company benefit plans and signing a confidentiality agreement are required.
Exhibit 10.1
AMERIGAS PROPANE, INC.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
FOR
JERRY E. SHERIDAN
Effective August 15, 2005, Jerry E. Sheridan will become Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company. Mr. Sheridan has an oral agreement with the Company for at will employment which includes the following:
Mr. Sheridan:
1. | will be entitled to a one-time hiring bonus of $50,000, and an annual base salary of $260,000; | |
2. | will participate in the Companys annual bonus plan, with bonus payable for fiscal year 2005 based on achievement of a financial goal based on earnings per Common Unit; | |
3. | will participate in the Companys long-term compensation plan, the 2000 Long-Term Incentive Plan, with annual awards as determined by the Compensation/Pension Committee, and UGI Corporations 2004 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan, with annual awards as determined by the Compensation and Management Development Committee; | |
4. | will receive cash benefits upon termination of his employment without cause following a change of control of AmeriGas Partners or UGI Corporation; | |
5. | will participate in the Companys benefit plans, including the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan; | |
6. | is eligible for executive perquisites including financial planning/tax preparation services, participation in the executive health maintenance program and airline club membership; and | |
7. | is required to sign a Confidentiality and Post-Employment Activities Agreement. | |