Lexmark International, Inc. Director Compensation Policy

Summary

This policy outlines the compensation structure for nonemployee directors of Lexmark International, Inc. Directors receive annual cash retainers, additional fees for committee roles and meeting attendance, and equity awards in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). The policy specifies the amounts, vesting schedules, and settlement terms for these awards. Directors may also defer their fees into Deferred Stock Units, which are settled after a specified period. The policy ensures transparent and structured compensation for board service.

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Exhibit 10.1

Director Compensation Policy

The following table sets forth the compensation payable to nonemployee directors of Lexmark International, Inc.:

Annual Retainer Fee	$50,000
Presiding Director Annual Retainer Fee	$15,000
Annual Chair Retainer Fee – Finance and Audit Committee	$20,000
Annual Chair Retainer Fee – Compensation and Pension Committee	$12,000
Annual Chair Retainer Fee – Other Committees	$10,000
Daily Board Meeting Attendance Fee	$2,500
Committee Meeting Attendance Fees (if held other than on a Board Meeting date)
Finance and Audit Committee	$2,500
Other Committees	$2,000
Telephonic Meeting Attendance Fee	$750
Initial Equity Award (Restricted Stock Units)	$150,000
Annual Equity Award (Restricted Stock Units)	$125,000

Terms of Equity Awards

Initial Equity Award (Restricted Stock Units)

·	Grant Date: Date of Election to the Board

·	Number of RSUs: Face value of award divided by the closing price of Lexmark Class A Common Stock on the Grant Date, rounded up to the nearest whole share

·	Vesting: 100% vested on the sixth anniversary of the Grant Date

·	Settlement: On termination of status as a Board member

Annual Equity Award (Restricted Stock Units)

·	Grant Date: Annual Meeting of Stockholders

·	Number of RSUs: Face value of award divided by the closing price of Lexmark Class A Common Stock on the Grant Date, rounded up to nearest whole share

·	Vesting: 100% vested on the date immediately preceding the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders

·	Settlement: 34% on the second anniversary of the date of grant and 33% on each of the third and fourth anniversaries of the date of grant

Deferred Stock Units: Pursuant to the terms of the Lexmark International, Inc. 2005 Nonemployee Director Stock Plan, each nonemployee director may defer his or her retainer and/or meeting fees into Deferred Stock Units based on the fair market value of Lexmark Class A Common Stock on the date of deferral. The Deferred Stock Units are eligible for settlement initially on June 30th in the fifth year following the date of grant.