Director Offer Letter between Gigamon LLC and Michael C. Ruettgers
Gigamon LLC offers Michael C. Ruettgers a position as Director, subject to Board approval. He will receive $1,000 for each Board meeting attended and reimbursement for travel expenses. Upon election, he will be granted an option to purchase 410,000 Performance Units at a set price, vesting monthly over four years. Vesting may accelerate if the company goes public or is acquired, with Board approval. Acceptance requires signing and returning the letter.
Exhibit 10.8
November 4, 2010
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
Dear Mr. Ruettgers:
On behalf of the entire Board of Gigamon LLC (the Company), I am delighted to invite you to join us as a Director of the company, subject to approval of the Board of Directors (the Board). The responsibilities of Board Members and our general governance policies are described in our Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Gigamon LLC. This letter describes a summary of the financial terms of this offer.
Your cash compensation as a Director will include a paid Board meeting fee of $1,000 for each Board meeting attended in person or via telephone. For each Board meeting attended in person, all travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid or reimbursed by Company.
Upon the effective date of your election to the Board on four year terms, you will be granted an option to purchase up to 410,000 units of the Companys Performance Units at a $0.05 Base Value (as defined in the Plan) under the terms and conditions set forth in the grant agreement and the Companys 2009 Performance Unit Plan (the Plan). During the period of your services, the units granted will vest in equal monthly installments for the 48 months. In the event of Initial Public Offering or Merger & Acquisition, the vesting of units can be accelerated with the approval from the Board.
To confirm your acceptance of this course of action, please sign and date one copy of this letter and return it to me in the envelope provided.
We look forward to your contributions as a Director.
Sincerely, |
/s/ Ted Ho |
Ted Ho |
Chief Executive Officer |
Accepted: | ||||||
/s/ Michael Ruettgers | 11/8/10 | |||||
Michael Ruettgers | Date |
Gigamon LLC, 598 Gibraltar Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 U.S.A | Tel ###-###-#### Fax ###-###-#### |