2008 Bonus Plan Agreement between Bakers Footwear Group and Joe Vander Pluym
This agreement outlines the 2008 bonus plan for Joe Vander Pluym, an employee of Bakers Footwear Group. The bonus is tied to the company's Adjusted EBITDA performance, with increasing percentages of Joe's cumulative salary awarded as the company meets higher financial targets. An additional bonus is available if Joe meets specific goals set by the Compensation Committee. The bonus period runs from February 2008 through January 2009, and Joe must be an active employee at the time of payment to qualify.
Exhibit 10.7
March 13, 2008
Joe Vander Pluym
Dear Joe:
The 2008 bonus plan reflects the goals for our company this coming year. Your bonus is based on Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Income Tax Depreciation Amortization).
15% | of your cumulative salary if the company achieves Adjusted EBITDA of $ 7,300,000 |
22.5% | of your cumulative salary if the company achieves Adjusted EBITDA of $ 8,300,000 |
30% | of your cumulative salary if the company achieves Adjusted EBITDA of $ 9,300,000 |
37.5% | of your cumulative salary if the company achieves Adjusted EBITDA of $10,400,000 |
50% | of your cumulative salary if the company achieves Adjusted EBITDA of $11,500,000 |
62.5% | of your cumulative salary if the company achieves Adjusted EBITDA of $12,500,000 |
75% | of your cumulative salary if the company achieves Adjusted EBITDA of $13,500,000 |
87.5% | of your cumulative salary if the company achieves Adjusted EBITDA of $14,500,000 |
In addition, you will earn 12.5% of your cumulative salary if, in the opinion of the Compensation Committee, you meet the goals outlined in the document provided to you separately.
A quarterly update will be sent in conjunction with our earnings announcement to update you on the performance of the company versus the bonus plan.
The 2008 bonus period covers the fiscal months of February 2008 through January 2009. You must be an active employee of Bakers Footwear Group at the time the bonus is paid to be eligible to receive your bonus.
We are excited about the challenges and prospects in the coming year. We hope it is a good year for all of our shareholders and us.
| Sincerely, |
| /s/ Peter Edison |
| Peter Edison |
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