Summary of Cash Compensation for Directors of Worthington Industries, Inc.
This document outlines the cash compensation policy for non-employee directors of Worthington Industries, Inc., effective September 2011. Non-employee directors receive annual retainers, additional fees for serving as committee chairs, and payments for attending board and committee meetings. Employee directors do not receive extra compensation for board service. Directors are also reimbursed for expenses related to their duties. The policy specifies the amounts for each type of compensation and reflects changes approved by the Board of Directors on June 29, 2011.
Exhibit 10.44
SUMMARY OF CASH COMPENSATION
FOR DIRECTORS OF
WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Approved June 29, 2011 and effective September, 2011)
On June 29, 2011, the Board of Directors (the Board) approved the following changes to the cash compensation for non-employee directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. (the Company), based on market information. The changes take effect September, 2011. Non-employee directors of the Company receive the following cash compensation. Directors who are employees of the Company receive no additional compensation for serving as members of the Board or as members of Board committees. Directors are reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their serving as directors, including travel expenses.
Prior | New | |||||||
Annual Retainer: | $ | 45,000 | $ | 55,000 | ||||
Lead Independent Director Annual Retainer: | $ | 25,000 | $ | 25,000 | ||||
Attendance at a Board Meeting (including telephonic meetings): | $ | 1,500 | $ | 1,500 | ||||
Audit Committee Chair Additional Annual Retainer: | $ | 10,000 | $ | 15,000 | ||||
Compensation Committee Chair Additional Annual Retainer: | $ | 7,500 | $ | 10,000 | ||||
Committee Chair (other than Audit or Compensation) Additional Annual Retainer: | $ | 7,500 | $ | 7,500 | ||||
Attendance at a Board Committee Meeting (including telephonic meetings): | $ | 1,500 | $ | 1,500 |