Incentive Compensation Plan Form of Performance Shares Award Agreement
Steelcase Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan Form of Performance Shares
Award Agreement as
amended and restated
THIS DOCUMENT CONSTITUTES PART OF A PROSPECTUS COVERING SECURITIES THAT HAVE
BEEN REGISTERED UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933.
Amended and Restated «Letter_Date »
CONFIDENTIAL TO: «First_Name » «Last_Name »
In the meeting on «Award_Date », the Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors of Steelcase Inc. granted you Performance Shares under the Steelcase
Inc. Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), subject to the terms and
execution of this Amended and Restated Award Agreement.
This Amended and Restated Award Agreement supersedes the Award Agreement you
signed on «Signed_On » and provides additional information regarding your Award
and your rights under the Plan. As used herein, the term Award Agreement means
this Amended and Restated document. A copy of the Plan has already been provided
to you. If there is any inconsistency between this Award Agreement and the Plan,
the Plan controls. Capitalized terms used in this Award Agreement are defined in
the Plan, unless defined herein.
Overview of Your Award:
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1. |
Type of Award:
Performance Shares as authorized under Article 9 of the Plan. |
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2. |
Target Number of Performance Shares under this Award:
«Performance_Shares » |
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3. |
Award Date:
«Award_Date » |
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4. |
Performance Measures:
Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) during the three-year Performance Period, as |
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5. |
Performance Period:
The Performance Period for this Award begins on the first day of the |
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6. |
Number of Performance Shares Earned:
After completion of the Performance Period, the number of Performance Shares |
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TSR = ( Ending Stock Price + ) (1/3) Dividends Paid : 1 |
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: Beginning Stock Price |
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“Beginning Stock Price” shall mean the average closing price as reported on |
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A. |
Absolute TSR |
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To determine the number of Performance Shares earned based upon Absolute TSR, |
| Absolute TSR | Payout as a Percent of Target | |||||||||
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24 |
% and above |
200 |
% |
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21 |
% |
175 |
% |
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18 |
% |
150 |
% |
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15 |
% |
125 |
% |
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12 |
% |
100 |
% |
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9 |
% |
75 |
% |
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6 |
% |
50 |
% |
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<6 |
% |
0 |
% |
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B. |
Relative TSR |
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To determine the number of Performance Shares earned based upon Relative TSR, |
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To determine Relative TSR, a Peer Group of companies approved by the |
| Relative TSR | Payout as a Percent of Target | |||||||||
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90th Percentile and above |
200 |
% |
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80th Percentile |
175 |
% |
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70th Percentile |
150 |
% |
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60th Percentile |
125 |
% |
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50th Percentile |
100 |
% |
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40th Percentile |
75 |
% |
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30th Percentile |
50 |
% |
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<30th Percentile |
0 |
% |
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C. |
Total Performance Shares Earned and Vesting |
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The total number of Performance Shares earned is determined by adding the |
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7. |
Dividend Equivalents on Earned Performance Shares:
Any dividends declared during the Performance Period with respect to the |
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8. |
Death, Disability or Retirement during the Performance Period: |
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a) |
If you die or become totally and permanently disabled while an Employee |
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If death or qualifying disability occurs from the beginning of the |
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If death or qualifying disability occurs from the first day of the Company153s |
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If death or qualifying disability occurs from the first day of the Company153s |
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b) |
In the event of your retirement during the Performance Period, you will be |
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9. |
Forfeiture of Awards: | ||
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a) |
All unearned Performance Shares will be forfeited upon a termination of your |
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b) |
Pursuant to Article 15.4 of the Plan, if you engage in any Competition with |
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10. |
Change in Control:
Pursuant to Article 16.1 of the Plan, upon a Change in Control after |
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11. |
Transfer:
Performance Shares may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or |
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12. |
Voting Rights and Dividends:
During the Performance Period, you will not have voting rights with respect |
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13. |
Taxes:
The Company will make the required tax reporting to you and the IRS and any |
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14. |
Administration:
This Award Agreement and the rights of the Participant hereunder are subject |
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15. |
Required Approvals:
This Award Agreement will be subject to all applicable laws, rules and |
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16. |
Governing Law:
To the extent not preempted by federal law, this Award Agreement will be |
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17. |
Amendment:
This Award Agreement may be amended or modified by the Committee as long as |
By signing this Award Agreement, you hereby acknowledge:
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(a) |
that the Plan is discretionary in nature and may be suspended or terminated |
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(b) |
that each grant of a Performance Share is a one-time benefit which does not |
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(c) |
that all determinations with respect to future grants, if any, including, but |
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(d) |
that your participation in the Plan does not create a right to further |
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(e) |
that your participation in the Plan is voluntary; |
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(f) |
that the value of the Performance Shares is an extraordinary item of |
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(g) |
that the Performance Shares are not part of normal and expected compensation |
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(h) |
that the right to the grant ceases upon termination of employment for any |
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(i) |
that the future value of the Performance Shares is unknown and cannot be |
By signing this Award Agreement, and as a condition of the grant of the
Performance Shares, you hereby consent to the collection, use and transfer of
personal data as described below. You understand that the Company and its
subsidiaries hold certain personal information about you, including, but not
limited to, your name, home address and telephone number, email address, date of
birth, social security number, salary, nationality, job title, any Shares of
stock or directorships held in the Company, details of all Performance Shares or
other entitlement to Shares awarded, canceled, exercised, vested, unvested or
outstanding in your favor, for the purpose of managing and administering the
Plan (“Data”).
You further understand that the Company and/or its subsidiaries will transfer
Data amongst themselves as necessary for the purposes of implementation,
administration and management of your participation in the Plan, and that the
Company and/or its subsidiaries may each further transfer Data to any third
parties assisting the Company in the implementation, administration and
management of the Plan (“Data Recipients”).
You understand that these Data Recipients may be located in your country of
residence or elsewhere. You hereby authorize the Data Recipients to receive,
possess, use, retain and transfer Data in electronic or other form, for the
purposes of implementing, administering and managing your participation in the
Plan, including any transfer of such Data, as may be required for the
administration of the Plan and/or the subsequent holding of Shares on your
behalf.
You understand that you may, at any time, review the Data, require any
necessary amendments to it or withdraw the consent herein in writing by
contacting the Company. You further understand that withdrawing consent may
affect your ability to participate in the Plan and/or may affect your Award.
If you have any questions regarding your Award or this Award Agreement, or
would like a copy of the Plan, please contact John Hagenbush, Director,
Compensation, at (616) 246-9532.
Sincerely, James P. Hackett
President and CEO
Please acknowledge your agreement to participate in the Plan and this Award
Agreement, and to abide by all of the governing terms and provisions, by signing
the following representation. Your signed representation must be returned by
«Return_Date » to: Compensation Department (CH-2E-04)
Attn: Steven Dobias
Steelcase Inc.
PO Box 1967
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-1967
Agreement to Participate By signing a copy of this
Award Agreement and returning it I acknowledge that I have read the Plan, and
that I fully understand all of my rights under the Plan, as well as all of the
terms and conditions that may limit my rights under this Award Agreement.
Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, I understand that,
subject to the terms of the Plan and this Award Agreement, my right to the
Performance Shares granted under this Award is conditioned upon my continued
employment with the Company.
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«First_Name » «Last_Name » |
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