Employment Term Sheet between Pacer International, Inc. and Mr. Avramovich
Pacer International, Inc. has outlined employment terms for Mr. Avramovich, including a $350,000 annual salary, a bonus opportunity at 75% of base salary, and 50,000 restricted stock units vesting over four years. If terminated without cause, Mr. Avramovich receives 12 months' severance, or 24 months if termination occurs within 18 months after a change in control. He is also subject to confidentiality and non-compete obligations for 12 months post-employment. Additional benefits include a $75,000 signing bonus, a $900 monthly auto allowance, and a $700 monthly club dues allowance.
EXHIBIT 10.1
Avramovich Term Sheet
Employer:
Pacer International, Inc.Location:
Columbus, OhioBase Salary:
$350,000 annually payable consistent with Pacer International pay periodsBonus Opportunity:
targeted at 75% of base salary, consistent with the Company's annual bonus planRestricted Stock:
50,000 shares; vesting over 4 years beginning June 1, 2009, subject to continued employment on the vesting dateSeverance:
12 months if terminated without cause, under the Company's standard employment agreement, as well asparticipation in the special change in control retention program, under the standard form of agreement previously approved by the Compensation Committee, which would provide for 24 months severance if employment is terminated by the Company without cause or by the executive with good reason within 18 months after a change in control of the Company
Covenants:
under the Company's standard employment agreement, Mr. Avramovich will be subject to post-termination covenants requiring him to protect the confidentiality of the Company's proprietary business information and trade secrets and, for 12 months after termination, not to participate in a business that competes with the Company and not to solicit its employees, customers, vendors, agents or contractors to alter adversely their relationship with the Company.Signing Bonus:
$75,000Auto Allowance:
$900 (gross) monthly allowanceClub Dues
Allowance:
$700 (gross) monthly allowance