Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
(e) On February 10, 2009, Medco Health Solutions, Inc. (the "Company") entered
into a new employment agreement (the "Agreement) with David B. Snow, Jr.
pursuant to which Mr. Snow will continue to serve as the Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company. The Agreement replaces the prior employment
agreement between Mr. Snow and the Company dated as of March 17, 2003 and as
amended on January 24, 2007. The term of the new Agreement expires on March 31,
2012, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms.
Under the Agreement, Mr. Snow will continue to receive his current annual base
salary of $1,300,000 (subject to an annual review for increases as the Company's
Board of Directors (the "Board") may determine). Consistent with his current
employment agreement, under the Agreement Mr. Snow will be eligible for bonuses
under the Company's executive annual incentive plan, under which Mr. Snow will
have an annual target bonus opportunity of 130% of his base salary and a maximum
bonus opportunity of up to 250% of his target bonus opportunity.
Mr. Snow is also eligible to receive annual long-term incentive awards as
determined by the Board. The value of each award will be determined by the Board
in its discretion based on current competitive data, the historical value of
long-term incentive awards, current stock price, company performance, individual
performance and internal equity. Awards will be made at the same time annual
awards are made generally to the Company's senior executives and are subject to
the terms and conditions approved by the Board. Currently, the long-term
incentive program calls for a mix of stock options and restricted stock units.
Stock options are granted with an exercise price equal to the closing price of
the Company's stock on the date of grant and provide for annual vesting over
three years, based on continued employment. Restricted stock units generally
vest 100% after three years of service and are subject to limitations on
transfer prior to vesting. Restricted stock units may be deferred.
The employment agreement provides generally for coverage under the Company's
compensation and benefit programs, including the Supplemental Retirement Plan,
and also provides for an annual car allowance of $22,620, which is paid in
monthly installments, and up to $10,000 for financial planning.
The Agreement provides that if Mr. Snow's employment is terminated by the
Company for Cause or by Mr. Snow's resignation for any reason other than Good
Reason ("Cause," and "Good Reason" as defined in the Agreement), Mr. Snow will
only be entitled to his then current accrued and unpaid benefits through the
date of termination. In addition, if the termination is for Cause, Mr. Snow
forfeits any remaining equity awards whether or not vested.
As under his current employment agreement, upon a termination of Mr. Snow's
employment either by the Company without Cause or by Mr. Snow for Good Reason
prior to a Change of Control, as defined in the Agreement, and subject to his
execution of a general release of claims, Mr. Snow will be entitled to receive
severance in an amount equal to two times the sum of his current base salary
plus his most recent annual bonus (together with health benefit continuation for
12 months). These severance payments will be paid in 24 equal monthly
installments and are conditioned upon Mr. Snow's continued compliance with non-
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competition, non-solicitation, confidentiality and other covenants. Certain of
Mr. Snow's options and all restricted stock units are subject to pro-rated
vesting. In the case of termination as a result of Disability (as defined in the
Agreement), the severance payments described in this paragraph are reduced to
one times base salary and bonus and are paid in 12 installments.
As under his current employment agreement, upon a termination of Mr. Snow's
employment either by the Company without Cause or by Mr. Snow for Good Reason
within one year after a Change in Control, and subject to his execution of a
general release of claims, Mr. Snow will be entitled to the same severance
benefits as those payable prior to a Change in Control, except that the
severance payment is equal to three (3) times the sum of base salary and prior
annual bonus and it is paid in a lump sum. The stock incentive plan generally
provides for accelerated vesting of equity awards upon termination of employment
within two years of a Change in Control. Mr. Snow is not entitled to any tax
gross-ups in the event of a Change in Control, but may voluntarily forfeit
certain benefits if it would result in his receiving a higher after-tax amount.
The foregoing summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete
text of the Agreement, which is incorporated herein by reference and a copy of
which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No. Description
10.1 Employment Agreement dated as of February 10, 2009, by and between Medco
Health Solutions, Inc. and David B. Snow, Jr.
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