Director Compensation Arrangements under Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Plan

Summary

This agreement outlines the compensation policy for non-employee directors of the company. Non-employee directors receive annual grants of common stock, stock options, or restricted stock units under the company's 2001 Stock Plan as compensation for board service. The number and type of equity awards are specified for initial election, re-election, and annual service. Directors who are also company employees do not receive additional compensation. All awards are subject to vesting schedules and relevant tax regulations. No cash compensation is provided, except for reimbursement of reasonable expenses.

EX-10.5 6 a5008244ex105.htm EXHIBIT 10.5 Exhibit 10.5
Exhibit 10.5

DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS

Our non-employee directors receive grants of common stock, stock options or restricted stock units under our Amended and Restated 2001 Stock Plan to compensate them for service on the Board of Directors each year, with the number of shares determined as set forth below. Non-employee directors do not receive any other compensation, in the form of cash or otherwise, for service on the Board of Directors or its committees, other than reimbursement of reasonable expenses. Directors who are also employees of the Company do not receive any additional compensation for their service on the Board of Directors.

Policy Regarding Equity Grants to Non-Employee Directors

   
Fiscal 2005
 
Fiscal 2006
 
           
Upon election to the Board of Directors
   
25,000 stock options
   
25,000 stock options
 
               
Upon re-election to the Board of Directors
(every three years)
   
20,000 stock options
 
               
Annually
   
10,000 shares of common stock
   
10,000 shares of common stock
or restricted stock units
 

All awards are granted under our 2001 Stock Plan, as amended and restated on September 27, 2005. The stock options have a term of ten years and vest one-third annually over three years, with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant. Beginning with fiscal 2006, each continuing director may elect at his or her discretion to receive the annual stock grants in the form of shares of common stock or restricted stock units, each of which will be fully vested upon grant. Issuance of shares upon liquidation of stock units will be subject to payment limitations under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.
 
 
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