Edge Petroleum Corporation Executive Officer Compensation Schedule (2008-2009)

Summary

This document outlines the base salaries and certain other compensation for executive officers of Edge Petroleum Corporation as of March and April 2008, with updates through early 2009. It lists the annualized base salaries for key executives and notes changes in roles and salary adjustments. The document also describes eligibility for incentive awards, annual cash bonuses, 401(k) participation, and company-paid life insurance for certain officers. Additional compensation details are referenced in related company filings and proxy statements.

EX-10.12 3 a2191585zex-10_12.htm EXHIBIT 10.12
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Exhibit 10.12


SALARIES AND CERTAIN OTHER COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Base Salaries

Name and Principal Position
  Base Salary as of March 1, 2008
(on an annualized basis)
  Base Salary as of April 1, 2008
(on an annualized basis)
 
John W. Elias
Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer
  $ 400,000   $ 400,000  

John O. Tugwell
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

 

$

246,000

 

$

246,000

(3)

C.W. MacLeod(1)
Senior Vice President Business Development and Planning and Acting Chief Financial Officer

 

$

195,000

 

$

195,000

 

Kirsten Hink(2)
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and Controller

 

$

150,000

 

$

156,000

 

(1)
Mr. MacLeod commenced serving as Acting Chief Financial Officer on July 14, 2008 and ceased serving as Acting Chief Financial Officer on January 6, 2009.

(2)
Ms. Hink was appointed Chief Accounting Officer on July 14, 2008.

(3)
Mr. Tugwell's base salary was increased effective January 26, 2009 to $250,000 (on an annualized basis).

Certain Other Compensation

        Executive officers may receive awards, from time to time, under the Incentive Plan of Edge Petroleum Corporation, as amended and restated, and participate in an annual cash bonus plan, which is described in Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's current report on Form 8-K filed on March 12, 2007. Messrs. Tugwell and MacLeod and Ms. Hink also participate in the Company's 401(k) plan, on the same basis as other employees, pursuant to which certain matching contributions may be made by the Company. In the case of Mr. Elias, the Company pays the premiums on term life insurance. The Company's proxy statement/prospectus for its annual meeting for 2008 contained, and its proxy statement for its annual meeting for 2009 will contain, additional information regarding compensation of executive officers.




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    Exhibit 10.12
SALARIES AND CERTAIN OTHER COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS