The Talbots, Inc. Director Compensation Schedule (Adopted September 25, 2008)
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Summary
This agreement outlines the compensation structure for non-employee directors of The Talbots, Inc., effective from August 1, 2008. It includes annual cash retainers for various board positions, one-time and annual stock option grants, and restricted stock unit awards. The agreement also specifies vesting schedules for these equity awards and maintains existing share ownership guidelines for directors. The compensation terms are subject to review and possible modification by the Board.
EX-10.1 2 b73203ttexv10w1.htm EX-10.1 DIRECTOR COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS, ADOPTED SEPTEMBER 25, 2008 exv10w1
Exhibit 10.1
The Talbots, Inc.
Director Compensation Schedule
Director Compensation Schedule
| Annual retainer of $10,000 for the newly-created non-executive chairman position and an annual retainer of $10,000 for the newly-created lead director position (from $5,000 for the presiding director position), effective August 1, 2008. | |
| A one-time option grant to non-employee directors of 12,000 shares, granted September 2008, which will vest on the last business day of fiscal 2012, with possible accelerated vesting based on achievement of certain levels of Talbots stock price performance. | |
| Effective March 2009 (subject to possible delay or modification based on the Boards further assessment): an annual retainer of $40,000 (from $28,000) for each non-employee director; annual retainer of $15,000 (from $5,000) for audit committee chair and $10,000 (from $5,000) for compensation and governance committee chairs; and an annual retainer of $5,000 for the other members of the audit, compensation and governance committees. | |
| Commencing fiscal 2009, an annual option grant to non-employee directors of 3,000 shares vesting in one-third increments over three years, in addition to existing annual award of 4,000 RSUs. | |
| For future newly-appointed independent directors, a one time sign-on option grant of 20,000 shares vesting in one-third increments over three years. | |
| The current mandatory share ownership guidelines applicable to directors will be maintained. |