FINAL
EXHIBIT 10.1
FINAL
FISCAL YEAR 2005 CEO BONUS PLAN
(1). | Participant |
CEO
(2). | Maximum Available |
Up to 60% of CEOs base salary.
(3). | Bonus Pool |
The amount of Base Bonus Pool received will be calculated based on the following Performance Areas: Business Development, R&D Clinical Development, Sales & Marketing, Common Stock Performance and Corporate Finance. The relative weighting of each area has been determined by management and the Compensation Committee, and the total of all areas in Section 4 is equal to 70% of the Base Bonus Pool.
In addition up to 30% of the Base Bonus Pool will be allocated by the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors based on the annual CEO Evaluation which will assess the CEOs leadership skills and accomplishments.
(4). | Computation of Performance Areas |
Goal | Percentage of Total | |
a. Business Development #1 | 10% | |
In-license one development-stage compound in urology, gynecology or infectious diseases on terms approved by the Board of Directors. | ||
b. Business Development #2 | ||
In-license or acquire one marketed compound on terms approved by the Board of Directors. | 20% |
Goal | Percentage of Total | |
c. R&D/Clinical Development (#1) | ||
Enroll 200th patient in Phase 3 Trospium QD studies | 15% | |
d. R&D/Clinical Development (#2) | 10% | |
Enroll 25th patient in first Phase 2 trial of Aminocandin | ||
e. Common Stock Performance | 15% |
All or a portion of this goal will be earned based on the higher of the formulas derived from either the (a) relative stock performance of Indevus Common Stock during the fiscal year or (b) the actual percentage increase in Indevus Common Stock during the fiscal year. Since achievement of a large increase in Indevus Common Stock either over an Index or over its price at the beginning of the fiscal year is beneficial to the Companys shareholders, the calculation is made based on the higher one.
% of Performance Area | IDEV % pts. Increase over initial IDEV price IDEV % pts. above Index | |
100% | 50% |
The Index is calculated based on the publicly available AMEX Biotechnology Index (or close equivalent if unavailable).
Due to the potential for short term news driven fluctuations in stock price, the average of the closing common stock price for the five trading days up to and including 9/30/04 and 9/30/05 will be used instead of the closing common stock price on that day.
f. Corporate Finance | 10% | |
Ensure cash on hand at end of fiscal year is sufficient to last for at least the following 12 months50% of goal. | ||
Ensure cash on hand at end of fiscal year is sufficient to last for at least the following 18 months100% of goal. | ||
g. Sales & Marketing | ||
This goal is based on the Companys internal FY 2005 target for Sales of Sanctura. | 20% |
% of Target Achieved | Percentage of Goal | |
75% | 25% | |
85% | 50% | |
95% | 75% | |
100% | 100% |
(5). | Additional Goal Business Development |
This additional goal would be over and above any bonuses earned pursuant to Sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8. In-license a second marketed product suitable for our existing sales force on terms approved by the Board of Directors. Achievement of this goal will result in a bonus of 20% of base salary.
(5a). | Second Additional Goal Business Development |
This additional goal would be over and above any bonuses earned pursuant to Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. Out-license two existing compounds in our portfolio on terms approved by the Board of Directors. Achievement of this goal will result in a bonus of 20% of base salary.
(6). | Additional Goal Research and Development |
This additional goal would be over and above any bonuses earned pursuant to Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8. Complete enrollment in the first Aminocandin Phase 2 trial. Achievement of this goal will result in a bonus of 20% of base salary.
(7). | Additional Goal Strategic Transaction |
This additional goal would be over and above any bonuses earned pursuant to Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8. Complete a transaction, on terms approved by the Board of Directors, that significantly enhances long-term shareholder value. Achievement of this goal will result in a bonus of 20-60% of base salary, at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.
(8). | Additional Goal Sales & Marketing |
This additional goal would be over and above any bonuses earned pursuant to Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7. Achieve gross sales of SANCTURA >105% of target. Achievement of this goal will result in a bonus of 20-30% of base salary at the discretion of the Compensation Committee.
(9). | Calculation and Payment |
A recommended calculation of the bonus will be made by management and will be reviewed and approved by the Compensation Committee. Bonuses may be paid periodically during the fiscal year upon attainment of goals, but not later than October 31, 2005. Payment will be made only to recipients who are still employees of the Company at the time of payment of the bonuses or October 31, 2005, whichever is earlier.