Summary of Independent Director Compensation for Board and Committee Service

Summary

This document outlines the compensation structure for independent directors of the company. Independent directors receive an annual retainer of $20,000, a $100,000 annual restricted stock award, and additional fees for attending board and committee meetings, both regularly scheduled and special meetings. Extra compensation is provided for serving as Lead Independent Director or as chair of the Audit, Compensation, or Nominating/Corporate Governance Committees. Only independent directors are eligible for this compensation.

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Exhibit 10.12

Summary of Director Compensation

Description
Amount*
 
Annual Retainer
 
 
$20,000
Fee per meeting for attendance (in person or telephonically) at any of the five (5) regularly scheduled Board meetings
 
$3,000
Annual Restricted Stock Award
 
$100,000
Lead Independent Director
 
$ 12,500
Annual Audit Committee Chair Fee
 
$10,000
Annual Compensation Committee Chair Fee
 
$5,000
Annual Nominating/Corporate Governance Committee Chair Fee
 
$2,500
Fee per meeting for attendance (in person or telephonically) at any meeting of the Board called to address a significant issue(s) outside of the normal course of business
 
$2,500 per meeting
Fee per meeting for attendance (in person or telephonically) at any committee meeting called to address a significant issue(s) outside of the normal course of business
$1,250 per meeting
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*  The compensation referred to in the above table is only available to independent directors.