Burlington Northern Santa Fe Board Resolution Approving Discretionary Bonus for Robert D. Krebs

Summary

Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation's Board of Directors approved a discretionary bonus of $2,500,000 for Robert D. Krebs, the company's former Chairman. The bonus is to be paid on April 30, 2002. The resolution also authorizes company officers to take any necessary actions to implement this decision.

EX-10.4 7 dex104.txt BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE B.O.D RESOLUTION EXHIBIT 10.4 APPROVAL OF DISCRETIONARY BONUS WHEREAS, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Compensation and Development Committee, wishes to award a discretionary bonus to Mr. Robert D. Krebs, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (the "Company"). NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that Mr. Krebs be provided with a bonus of $2,500,000 payable April 30, 2002. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate officers of the Company are hereby authorized and directed to take or cause to be taken such actions as may, in the judgment of any of such officers, be necessary or appropriate to carry out the purpose of these resolutions. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation Meeting of the Board of Directors April 18, 2002 E-24