ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy
ExpressJet Holdings, Inc. outlines compensation for its non-employee directors, including annual retainers ranging from $30,000 to $60,000 based on roles, meeting fees for board and committee participation, reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses, and stock grants of restricted shares and options upon joining and after each annual meeting. Non-employee directors also receive certain flight benefits as described in a separate agreement. This policy ensures directors are compensated for their service and participation in company governance.
ExpressJet Holdings, Inc.
Non-Employee Director Compensation
The Company provides the following compensation, as applicable, to directors who are not employees of the Company:
Annual Retainers
The highest applicable annual retainer amount of the amounts set forth below:
Director |
| $30,000 per year |
Committee Chair | $40,000 per year | |
Audit Committee Financial Expert | $50,000 per year | |
Chairman of the Board | $60,000 per year |
Meeting Fees
Each board meeting physically attended (non-Chair) |
| $2,000 |
Each board meeting physically attended (Chair) | $3,000 | |
Each board meeting, telephonic participation | $1,000 | |
Each committee meeting (other than Audit) physically attended (non-Chair) | $2,000 | |
Each committee meeting (other than Audit) physically attended (Chair) | $3,000 | |
Each Audit Committee meeting physically attended (non-Chair | $5,000 | |
Each Audit Committee meeting physically attended (Chair) | $7,500 | |
Each committee meeting (all), telephonic participation | $ 500 | |
Reimbursement of appropriate out-of-pocket expenses |
Stock Grants
- 2,000 restricted shares and 2,000 stock options upon initial election to Board
- 2,000 restricted shares and 2,000 stock options following each annual meeting
Flight Benefits
Benefits described in the Form of Amended and Restated Letter Agreement relating to certain flight benefits between the Company and each of our non-employee directors (previously filed).