UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_____________________________
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
June 25, 2009
PHILLIPS-VAN HEUSEN CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 001-07572 | 13-1166910 | ||
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
200 Madison Avenue, New York, New York | 10016 | |||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (212) 381-3500
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Approval of Items at Annual Meeting of Stockholders
At the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (the “Company”) held on June 25, 2009, stockholders of the Company approved the following matters:
1.
the proposal to amend the Company’s 2006 Stock Incentive Plan to increase by 4,400,000 the number of shares authorized for issuance under the plan and to increase to 1,000,000 the maximum number of shares that may granted in any calendar year to any one participant;
2.
the proposal to continue the Company’s Performance Incentive Bonus Plan through the period ending with the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2014 and to approve the material terms under the plan; and
3.
the proposal to continue the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan through the period ending with the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2014 and to approve the material terms under the plan.
The Company’s 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, Performance Incentive Bonus Plan and Long-Term Incentive Plan are attached as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3, respectively, to this Report and are incorporated herein by reference. A summary description of each plan appears below.
2006 Stock Incentive Plan
The purposes of the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Stock Plan”) are to induce certain individuals to remain in the employ, or to continue to serve as directors of, or consultants or advisors to, the Company and its present and future subsidiaries, to attract new individuals to enter into such employment or service, and to encourage such individuals to secure or increase on reasonable terms their stock ownership in the Company. The Stock Plan permits the grant of the following types of incentive awards: (1) nonqualified stock options, (2) incentive stock options, (3) restricted stock, (4) restricted stock units (“RSUs”), (5) stock appreciation rights (“SARs”), (6) performance shares, and (7) other stock-based awards (collectively, “Awards”). The Stock Plan will terminate on April 26, 2016, or such earlier date as may be determined by the Company’s Board of Directors.
The Stock Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors (or such other committee that the Board may designate from time to time). Subject to the provisions of the Stock Plan, the Committee has the authority to: (1) select the persons to whom Awards are to be granted, (2) determine whether and to what extent Awards are to be granted, (3) determine the size and type of Awards, (4) approve forms of Award agreement for use under the Stock Plan, (5) determine the terms and conditions applicable to Awards, (6) establish performance goals for any performance period and determine whether such goals were satisfied, (7) subject to certain limitations, amend any outstanding Award, (8) construe and interpret the Stock Plan and any Award agreement and apply its provisions and (9) subject to certain limitations, take any other actions deemed necessary or advisable for the administration of th e Stock Plan. The Committee may delegate its authority, to the extent permitted by applicable law, including its authority to grant Awards to participants who are not “insiders” subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or whose compensation is, or is likely to become, subject to the provisions of Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. All decisions, interpretations and other actions of the Committee are final and binding on all persons, including the Company, its subsidiaries, employees, directors, consultants and their estates and beneficiaries.
The number of shares of Company Common Stock reserved for issuance under the Stock Plan is 8,402,554, plus any shares that become available due to the cancellation, termination or expiration of any outstanding options under the Company’s prior stock option plans. The shares issued pursuant to Awards may be authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares. For purposes of calculating the usage of shares reserved under the Stock Plan, each share underlying a stock option and a SAR is counted as one share, each share underlying a combination of a SAR and a stock option where the exercise of the stock option or SAR results in cancellation of the other, is counted as one share, and each share underlying a grant of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares or other stock-based award is counted as two shares. The maximum aggregate number of shares with respect to which Awards may be granted in any calendar year to any one participant is 1,000,000.
Under the Stock Plan, the per share exercise price of any option cannot be less than the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant, which is (i) the closing sale price of a share of the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of determination or (ii) if there is no sale of shares on that date, the closing sale price of a share of the Common Stock on the last trading date on which sales were reported on the New York Stock Exchange. Each option granted under the Stock Plan will be evidenced by an Award agreement that will specify the exercise price, the term of the option, the number of shares to which the option pertains, and such other terms and conditions as the Committee determines. In no event will an option granted under the Stock Plan be exercised more than ten years after the date of grant. Optionees will not have any rights to dividend equivalents. Payment for shares issued upon exercise of an option generally may be made in cash, by delivery of shares of Common Stock owned by the optionee, any other method permitted by the Committee, or a combination of any permitted payment method.
Each SAR grant will be evidenced by an Award agreement that will specify the exercise price, the term of the SAR and such other terms and conditions as the Committee determines. The grant price of SARs may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. SARs granted under the Stock Plan expire as determined by the Committee, but in no event later than 10 years from the date of grant. Grantees will not have any rights to dividend equivalents. Upon exercise of a SAR, the holder of the SAR will be entitled to receive payment in an amount equal to the product of (i) the difference between the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of exercise over the grant price and (ii) the number of shares of Common Stock for which the SAR is exercised. At the discretion of the Committee, payment to the holder of a SAR may be in cash, by delivery of shares of Common Stock owned by the grantee or in some combination thereof.
Each restricted stock or RSU grant will be evidenced by an Award agreement that will specify the periods of restriction, the number of shares of restricted stock granted and such other terms and conditions as the Committee determines. The initial value of an RSU will equal the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. Except as otherwise provided in an Award agreement, upon a termination of employment or a “change in control” or “subsidiary disposition” (as such terms are defined in the Stock Plan), an Award of restricted stock or RSUs will have a minimum period of restriction of three years which may, at the discretion of the Committee, lapse on a prorated, graded or cliff basis, as specified in the Award agreement. In the Committee’s discretion, holders of restricted stock may receive cash dividends with respect to all shares held, and holders of RSUs may receive divi dend equivalents, subject to the terms of the respective Award agreements. RSUs (and any dividend equivalents) may be settled in shares of Common Stock, cash or a combination thereof, in the Committee’s discretion.
Each performance share grant will be evidenced by an Award agreement that will specify the applicable performance period(s) and performance measure(s), the number of performance shares granted and such other terms and conditions as the Committee determines. The initial value of performance shares will equal the fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. The Committee in its discretion may pay earned performance shares in shares of Common Stock or in cash, or a combination thereof.
The Committee has the right to grant other stock-based awards that may include, without limitation, grants of shares of Common Stock based on the attainment of performance goals, payment of shares of Common Stock as a bonus in lieu of cash based on performance goals, and the payment of shares of Common Stock in lieu of cash under the Company’s other incentive or bonus programs. The Committee will have the discretion to determine the vesting of any such Award, provided that, except as specified in an Award agreement, upon a termination of employment or a change in control or subsidiary disposition, there will be a minimum vesting period of three years, which may in the Committee’s discretion lapse on a prorated, graded or cliff basis (as specified in the Award agreement). An Award with a payment of shares in lieu of cash under any of the Company’s other incentive or bonus programs will not be subj ect to a minimum vesting period.
The Committee may grant Awards which are intended to qualify as “performance-based compensation” for purposes of deductibility under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. For any such Award, the Committee will establish the performance objectives to be used within 90 days after the commencement of the performance period, or, if less, 25% of the performance period applicable to such Award. The performance objectives to be used shall be selected from the following list of measures: earnings, earnings before interest and taxes, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, earnings per share, economic value created, market share, net income (before or after taxes), operating income, adjusted net income after capital charge, return on assets, return on capital (based on earnings or cash flow), return on equity, return on investment, revenue, cash flow, operating margin, share price, tota l stockholder return, total market value, and strategic business criteria, consisting of one or more objectives based on meeting specified market penetration goals, productivity measures, geographic business expansion goals, cost targets, customer satisfaction or employee satisfaction goals, goals relating to merger synergies, management of employment practices and employee benefits, or supervision of litigation or information technology, and goals relating to acquisitions or divestitures of subsidiaries, affiliates or joint ventures. The targeted level or levels of performance with respect to the performance measures may be established at such levels and on such terms as the Committee may determine, in its discretion, on a corporate-wide basis or with respect to one or more business units, divisions, subsidiaries, business segments or functions, and in either absolute terms or relative to the performance of one or more comparable companies or an index covering multiple co mpanies. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, measurement of performance goals with respect to the performance measures above will exclude the impact of charges for restructurings, discontinued operations, extraordinary items and other unusual or non-recurring items, as well as the cumulative effects of tax or accounting changes, each as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or identified in the Company’s financial statements, notes to the financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis or other filings with the Securities Exchange Commission. Awards that are not intended to qualify as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code may be based on these or such other performance measures as the Committee may determine.
In the event of a restatement of the Company’s financial results to correct a material error or inaccuracy resulting in whole or in part from the fraud or intentional misconduct of a senior executive employee as determined by the Board of Directors or a committee thereof, the Board or the committee may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, (i) cancel or cause to be cancelled any or all of the senior executive employee’s outstanding Awards granted after December 31, 2008, (ii) recover or cause to be recovered any or all proceeds resulting from any sale or other disposition (including to the Company) of shares issued or issuable upon vesting, settlement or exercise, as the case may be, of any Award granted after December 31, 2008 and/or (iii) recover or cause to be recovered any cash paid or shares issued to the senior executive employee in connection with any vesting, settlement or exercise of an Award granted afte r December 31, 2008.
In the event of any equity restructuring (within the meaning of FASB Statement No. 123R), such as a stock dividend, stock split, spinoff, rights offering, or recapitalization through a large, nonrecurring cash dividend the Committee shall cause there to be an equitable adjustment in the corporate structure affecting the shares of Common Stock, such adjustment will be made in the number and kind of shares that may be delivered under the Stock Plan, the individual Award limits, and, with respect to outstanding Awards, in the number and kind of shares subject to outstanding Awards, the exercise price, grant price or other price of shares subject to outstanding Awards, any performance conditions relating to shares, the market price of shares, or per-share results, and other terms and conditions of outstanding Awards, to prevent dilution or enlargement of rights. In the event of any other change in corporate capitalization, such as a merger, consolidation, or liquidation, the Committee may, in its sole discretion, cause there to be such equitable adjustment as described in the foregoing sentence, to prevent dilution or enlargement of rights; provided, however, that, unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the number of shares subject to any Award will always be rounded down to a whole number. Any such adjustment will be made by the Committee, whose determination will be conclusive.
In the event of a change in control, except as otherwise provided in an Award agreement, any and all outstanding options and SARs will become immediately exercisable, any period of restriction or other restrictions imposed on restricted stock, RSUs or other stock-based Awards will lapse and any and all performance shares, and other performance-based Awards will vest, on a pro rata monthly basis. The Committee, in its discretion, may provide that all outstanding options and SARs are terminated upon a change in control and provide cash settlement equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the Common Stock immediately prior to the change in control over the option exercise price or SAR grant price, as applicable. The Committee also has the authority to provide for automatic full vesting and exercisability of Awards held by certain participants affected by a subsidiary disposition. Notwithstandin g the foregoing, with respect to Awards (or portions of Awards) that are considered deferred compensation under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and any related regulations or other guidance promulgated thereunder (“Section 409A”), if an event or condition constituting a change in control does not constitute a “change in the ownership” or a “change in the effective control” of the Company or a “change in the ownership of a substantial portion of a corporation’s assets” (each within the meaning of Section 409A), the event or condition will continue to constitute a change in control solely with respect to vesting of the Award (or portion thereof) or a lapse of any applicable restrictions thereto and not for purposes of determining whether the settlement or payment of the Award (or portion thereof ) will be accelerated under the Stock Plan.
The effect that the termination of a participant’s employment due to death or retirement has upon the vesting of an Award is dictated by the terms of the agreement relating to such Award.
Performance Incentive Bonus Plan
The purposes of the Performance Incentive Bonus Plan (the “Bonus Plan”) are to induce certain senior executive employees to remain in the employ of the Company and its subsidiaries, to attract new senior executive employees and to provide additional incentive to such senior executive employees to promote the success of the business of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Bonus Plan is effective for awards made prior to the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2014 and will terminate after payment of all bonuses, if any, earned with respect to awards made under the Bonus Plan prior to such meeting, unless the stockholders approve the continuation of the Plan no later than the date of the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The Bonus Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee (or such other committee of the Board of Directors that the Board may designate from time to time). &nb sp;
Under the terms of the Bonus Plan, within 90 days after the commencement of each fiscal year, the Committee is required to determine the executives of the Company and its subsidiaries who will be participants in the Bonus Plan with respect to such fiscal year and the performance objectives that must be satisfied for a participant to be eligible to receive a bonus. Performance cycles of less than one year may also be established, with performance objectives determined prior to the expiration of 25% of the cycle’s length. Performance objectives are based upon the achievement of earnings or other performance measures established by the Committee. If and to the extent the performance objectives are achieved, participants are eligible to receive a bonus based upon a percentage of their base salary in effect on the October 31 that coincides with or immediately precedes the last day of the performance cycle. ;The Committee establishes three or more targets for each performance cycle, consisting of at least threshold (below which no bonus is payable), plan and maximum (above which no additional bonus is payable) targets, and bonus percentages are established for the achievement of each of the targets. The percentage is lowest for achievement of the threshold target and is highest if the maximum target is achieved or exceeded. If the level of achievement falls between two of the targets, the bonus is based on a percentage of the participant’s base salary that is on a straight-line interpolation between the percentages for the two targets, or such other basis as the Committee determines at the time the performance objective for the participant is established.
In the event that there is a “change in control” (as such term is defined in the Bonus Plan) during a performance cycle or a participant’s employment terminates during a performance cycle by reason of his or her death, the participant or his or her estate, as the case may be, is entitled to receive a bonus equal to the bonus payable to such participant if the plan level for such performance cycle had been achieved prorated to the portion of such performance cycle actually worked by such participant through the date of the change in control or the participant’s death. If a participant’s employment terminates during a performance cycle by reason of his or her disability or “retirement” (as such term is defined in the Bonus Plan), the participant is entitled to receive the bonus, if any, which would otherwise been payable to such participant for such performance cycle prorated to the portion of such performance cycle actually worked by such participant. In all other cases, a participant must be employed by the Company at the end of the performance cycle in order to remain eligible to receive a bonus.
Participants who qualify for a bonus receive their bonuses in the form of a single sum cash payment no later than 30 days after the Committee certifies that the performance objective have been satisfied (or in the case of a bonus payable as a result of a change in control or the participant’s death, within 30 days of the change in control or the participant’s death). In addition, in the event any payment under the Bonus Plan constitutes “deferred compensation” (within the meaning of Section 409A), and such payment is payable to a participant who is a “specified employee” (as determined under the Company’s policy for identifying specified employees) on the date of his or her “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A), the date for payment of such bonus will be the earlier of (i) death or (ii) the later of (x) the date that payment would otherwise be made under the Bonus Plan or (y) the first business day following the end of the sixth-month period following the date of the participant’s separation from service.
In the event of a restatement of the Company’s financial results to correct a material error or inaccuracy resulting in whole or in part from the fraud or intentional misconduct of a participant, as determined by the Board of Directors or a committee thereof, the Board or the committee (i) will review or cause to be reviewed all bonuses paid to the participant pursuant to the Bonus Plan on the basis of having met or exceeded performance objective(s) or other measures or goals for performance cycles beginning after 2008 to the extent the bonuses relate, in whole or in part, to the periods with respect to which the financial statements are restated and, if a lesser bonus or bonuses would have been paid to the participant based upon the restated financial results, the Board or the committee may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, recover or cause to be recovered for the Company’s benefit the amount by which the par ticipant’s bonus or bonuses for the restated period(s) exceeded such lesser bonus or bonuses, plus a reasonable rate of interest and (ii) to the extent permitted by applicable law, may take or cause to be taken for the Company’s benefit such additional action(s) deemed by the Board or committee to be appropriate including, without limitation, cancellation of the participant outstanding bonus opportunities and recovery (in whole or in part) of any additional amounts relating to prior bonuses paid to the participant under the Bonus Plan.
Long-Term Incentive Plan
The purposes of the Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) are to induce certain senior executive employees to remain in the employ of the Company and its subsidiaries and to provide inducement for such senior executive employees to promote the success of the business of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Company’s “executive officers,” as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, are the only persons eligible to participate in the LTIP. The LTIP is effective for awards made prior to the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2014 and will terminate after payment of all awards earned thereunder with respect to awards made under the LTIP prior to such meeting, unless the stockholders approve the continuation of the LTIP no later than the date of the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The LTIP is administered by the Compensation Committee (or such other commit tee of the Board of Directors designated by the Board).
Under the terms of the LTIP, within 90 days after the commencement of each performance cycle, the Committee is required to determine the performance objectives with respect to such performance cycle. Performance cycles are a three fiscal year period, or other period of at least 13 months, established by the Committee. Performance objectives are based upon earnings per share growth, return on equity performance or other performance criteria established by the Committee. The Committee establishes three or more targets for each performance cycle, consisting of at least threshold (below which no award is payable), plan and maximum (above which no additional award is payable) targets, and awards are established for the achievement of each of the targets. Awards are based upon a percentage of a participant’s base salary. The percentage is lowest for achievement of the threshold target and is highest i f the maximum target is achieved or exceeded. If the level of achievement falls between two of the targets, the award will be based on a percentage of the participant’s base salary that is an interpolation between the percentages for the two targets.
In the event that there is a “change in control” (as such term is defined in the LTIP) during a performance cycle or a participant’s employment terminates during a performance cycle by reason of his or her death, the participant or his or her estate, as the case may be, is entitled to receive an award equal to the award payable to such participant if the plan level for such performance cycle had been achieved prorated to the portion of such performance cycle actually worked by such participant through the date of the change in control or the participant’s death. If a participant’s employment terminates during a performance cycle by reason of his or her disability, the participant will receive the award, if any, which would otherwise been payable to such participant for such performance cycle prorated to the portion of such performance cycle actually worked by such participant. If a participant ’s employment terminates during a performance cycle by reason of his or her “retirement” (as such term is defined in the LTIP) or discharge without “cause” (as such term is defined in the LTIP) or for any reason which would constitute grounds for the participant to voluntarily terminate his or her employment for “good reason” under the terms of the participant’s employment agreement, if any, with the Company or a subsidiary, such participant will be entitled to receive the award, if any, which would otherwise have been payable to such participant for such performance cycle prorated to the portion of such performance cycle actually worked by such participant; provided, however, that in the case of a participant who retires or is discharged without cause or terminates employment for “good reason” prior to 12 months following the commencement of a performance cycle, no award will be payable. In all other cases, a participant must be employed by the Company at the end of the performance cycle in order to remain eligible to receive an award.
If a participant earns an award with respect to a performance cycle, he or she will receive his or her award in the form of a single sum cash payment no later than 30 days after the Committee certifies that the performance objectives have been achieved (or in the case of an award payable as a result of a change in control or the participant’s death, within 30 days of the change in control or the participant’s death). In addition, in the event any payment under the LTIP constitutes “deferred compensation” (within the meaning of Section 409A), and such payment is payable to a participant who is a “specified employee” (as determined under the Company’s policy for identifying specified employees) on the date of his or her “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A), the date for payment of such award will be the earlier of (i) death or (ii) the later of (x) the dat e that payment would otherwise be made under the LTIP or (y) the first business day following the end of the sixth-month period following the date of the participant’s separation from service.
In the event of a restatement of the Company’s financial results to correct a material error or inaccuracy resulting in whole or in part from the fraud or intentional misconduct of a participant, as determined by the Board of Directors or a committee thereof, the Board or the committee (i) will review or cause to be reviewed all awards paid to the participant pursuant to the LTIP on the basis of having met or exceeded performance objective(s) or other measures or goals for performance cycles beginning after 2008 to the extent the awards relate, in whole or in part, to the periods with respect to which the financial statements are restated and, if a lesser award or awards would have been paid to the participant based upon the restated financial results, the Board or the committee may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, recover or cause to be recovered for the Company’s benefit of the amount by which the participa nt’s award(s) for the restated period(s) exceeded such lesser award or awards, plus a reasonable rate of interest and (ii) to the extent permitted by applicable law, may take or cause to be taken for the Company’s benefit such additional action(s) deemed by the Board or committee to be appropriate including, without limitation, cancellation of the participant’s outstanding award opportunities and recovery (in whole or in part) of any additional amounts relating to prior awards paid to the participant under the LTIP.
Grant of Equity Awards to Chief Executive Officer
On June 25, 2009, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved a grant of 122,000 RSUs and 302,000 stock options under the Stock Plan to Emanuel Chirico, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. These awards included Mr. Chirico’s 2009 RSU award (Mr. Chirico’s 2009 stock option grant was made in April 2009) and an “upfront” grant of his 2010 and 2011 stock option and RSU grants and is similar to the approach taken in 2006 when Mr. Chirico was given an upfront grant of stock options when he was named as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. These awards are considered “upfront” because they are intended to be in lieu of the stock option and RSU awards that would otherwise be expected to be made to Mr. Chirico in 2010 and 2011 and the portions of the awards allocable to 2010 and 2011 will vest in accordance with the Company’ ;s standard vesting schedule but as if they were awarded in those years.
RSUs
The RSUs represent the contingent right to receive one share of Company common stock for each unit awarded, subject to vesting. The vesting and settlement of the RSUs is conditioned upon the satisfaction of service conditions and the performance condition for any of the performance periods, each as discussed below. The RSUs vest in increments of 8.3% (1/12), 16.7% (2/12), 33.3% (4/12), 25% (3/12) and 16.7% (2/12) on the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth anniversaries of the date of grant [FN1], provided that Mr. Chirico is employed through the applicable vesting date and any of the applicable performance conditions is satisfied as of such vesting date. If a performance condition has not been satisfied as of a vesting date set forth in the previous sentence, the portion of the RSU award that otherwise would vest upon such vesting date (the “Deferred Portion”) will not vest at that time. However, if any subsequent performance conditio n is thereafter satisfied, the Deferred Portion will vest on the last day of the performance period as for which such performance condition is first satisfied so long as Mr. Chirico was an employee of the Company on the last business day of such performance period. If no performance condition is satisfied as of the sixth anniversary of the date of the grant but the performance condition for the final performance period is satisfied, the award will vest in full on the last day of the final performance period so long as Mr. Chirico was an employee of the Company on the last business day of such performance period. [FN 1: This is consistent with the award being deemed to have been made in installments on each of June 25, 2009, 2010 and 2011 and vesting, consistent with the Company’s standard RSU awards, in increments of 25%, 25% and 50% on each of the second, third and fourth anniversary of the deemed date of grant.]
As noted, in addition to the service vesting conditions, vesting of the RSUs is subject to performance conditions. The performance conditions are based on the Company’s net income for the second and third quarters of fiscal 2009 (taken together) and for each of fiscal 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 or 2015 (the “performance conditions”) and have been designed to ensure that the award is fully deductible under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code. Only one of these performance conditions needs to be satisfied, and once any one performance condition is satisfied, the entire RSU award will vest in full, subject to any service vesting conditions. Each of the performance conditions will be subject to such adjustments and exclusions established by the Compensation Committee not later than 90 days following the beginning of the applicable performance period (and in no event after 25% of the performa nce period has elapsed).
Upon vesting, the RSUs are settled by the delivery of Company common stock as soon as practicable after the applicable vesting date, but in no event later than the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in or with respect to which the award vests. Mr. Chirico will receive, upon vesting, in cash, the value of cash dividends that were payable on an equal number of shares of Company common stock during the restricted period. If a stock dividend is declared on Company common stock during the restricted period, Mr. Chirico will receive, upon vesting, the number of shares of Company common stock that were deliverable to a holder of a number of shares of Company common stock equal to the number of RSUs held by him as of the dividend record date. All awards become fully vested upon a termination of employment due to Mr. Chirico’s death or a change in control of the Company. &nb sp;In all other cases, upon the termination of Mr. Chirico’s employment or if no performance condition is satisfied after the completion of all performance periods, unvested RSUs are forfeited. The award is subject to the other terms set forth in the form RSU agreement, which was approved by the Compensation Committee on June 25, 2009 and is attached as Exhibit 10.4 to this Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Stock Options
Stock options represent the right to purchase at a predetermined price the specified number of shares of the Company’s common stock. The stock options granted to Mr. Chirico vest in increments of 12.5%, 25%, 25%, 25% and 12.5% on the second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth anniversaries of the date of grant [FN2]. The exercise price for the options is $28.46 per share, which is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, as required under the Stock Plan. The options have a term of 10 years and are subject to the other terms set forth in the Company’s standard option grant agreement for employees, which was included as an Exhibit.10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended May 6, 2007. [FN2: This is consistent with the grant being deemed to have been made in installments on each of June 25, 2009, 2010 and 2011 and vesti ng, consistent with the Company’s standard option grants, in increments of 25% on each of the first, second, third and fourth anniversary of the deemed date of grant.]
Item 9.01
Financial Statements And Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits:
Exhibit Description
10.1
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective June 25, 2009
10.2
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Performance Incentive Bonus Plan, as amended and restated effective April 30, 2009
10.3
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective April 30, 2009
10.4
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement between Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation and Emanuel Chirico
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
PHILLIPS-VAN HEUSEN CORPORATION
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| Mark D. Fischer, Senior Vice President | |
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Date: July 1, 2009 |
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Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Description
10.1
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective June 25, 2009
10.2
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Performance Incentive Bonus Plan, as amended and restated effective April 30, 2009
10.3
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective April 30, 2009
10.4
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement between Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation and Emanuel Chirico
EXHIBIT 10.1
PHILLIPS-VAN HEUSEN CORPORATION
2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
(As Amended and Restated Effective June 25, 2009)
1.
Establishment, Objectives and Duration.
(a)
Establishment of the Plan. Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation established this incentive compensation plan to be known as the “Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation 2006 Stock Incentive Plan.” The Plan permits the granting of Nonqualified Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares and Other Stock-Based Awards. The Plan became effective on April 27, 2006 (the “Effective Date”) and has been amended from time to time since that date. The Plan was amended and restated effective April 30, 2009 subject to approval by stockholders of the Company at the 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 25, 2009 and has been amended from time to time thereafter. Definitions of capitalized terms used in the Plan are contained in the attached glossary, which is an integral part of the Plan.
(b)
Purposes of the Plan. The purposes of the Plan are to induce certain individuals to remain in the employ, or to continue to serve as directors of, or consultants or advisors to, the Company and its present and future Subsidiaries, to attract new individuals to enter into such employment or service and to encourage such individuals to secure or increase on reasonable terms their stock ownership in the Company. The Board believes that the granting of Awards under the Plan will promote continuity of management and increased incentive and personal interest in the welfare of the Company by those who are or may become primarily responsible for shaping and carrying out the long range plans of the Company and securing its continued growth and financial success.
(c)
Duration of the Plan. No Award may be granted under the Plan after the day immediately preceding the tenth (10th) anniversary of the Effective Date, or such earlier date as the Board shall determine. The Plan will remain in effect with respect to outstanding Awards until no Awards remain outstanding.
2.
Administration of the Plan.
(a)
The Committee. Except as otherwise provided in Section 2(d), the Plan shall be administered by the “Committee.” The Committee shall consist of two or more members of the Board. It is intended that all of the members of the Committee shall be “non-employee directors” within the meaning of Rule 16b-3(b)(3) promulgated under the Exchange Act, and “outside directors” within the contemplation of Section 162(m)(4)(C)(i) of the Code. The Committee shall be appointed annually by the Board, which may at any time and from time to time remove any members of the Committee, with or without cause, appoint additional members to the Committee and fill vacancies, however caused, in the Committee. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. All determinations of the Committee shall be made by a majority of its members present at a meeting duly called a nd held, except that the Committee may delegate to any one of its members the authority of the Committee with respect to the grant of Awards to any person who (i) shall not be an officer and/or director of the Company and (ii) is not, and in the judgment of the Committee may not be reasonably expected to become, a “covered employee” within the meaning of Section 162(m)(3) of the Code. Any decision or determination of the Committee reduced to writing and signed by all of the members of the Committee (or by the member(s) of the Committee to whom authority has been delegated) shall be fully as effective as if it had been made at a meeting duly called and held.
(b)
Authority of the Committee. Subject to Applicable Laws and the provisions of the Plan (including any other powers given to the Committee hereunder), and except as otherwise provided by the Board, the Committee shall have full and final authority in its discretion to take all actions determined by the Committee to be necessary in the administration of the Plan, including, without limitation, discretion to:
(i)
select the Employees, Directors and Consultants to whom Awards may from time to time be granted hereunder;
(ii)
determine whether and to what extent Awards are granted hereunder;
(iii)
determine the size and types of Awards granted hereunder;
(iv)
approve forms of Award Agreement for use under the Plan;
(v)
determine the terms and conditions of any Award granted hereunder;
(vi)
establish performance goals for any Performance Period and determine whether such goals were satisfied;
(vii)
amend the terms of any outstanding Award granted under the Plan; provided that, except as otherwise provided in Section 16, no such amendment shall reduce the Exercise Price of outstanding Options or the grant price of outstanding SARs without the approval of the stockholders of the Company;
(viii)
construe and interpret the terms of the Plan and any Award Agreement entered into under the Plan, and to decide all questions of fact arising in its application; and
(ix)
take such other action, not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan, as the Committee deems appropriate.
(c)
Effect of Committee’s Decision. All decisions, determinations and interpretations of the Committee shall be final, binding and conclusive on all persons, including the Company, its Subsidiaries, its stockholders, Employees, Directors, Consultants and their estates and beneficiaries.
(d)
Delegation. As permitted by Applicable Laws, the Committee may delegate its authority as identified herein, including the power and authority to make Awards to Participants who are not “insiders” subject to Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act or expected to be “covered employees” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code, pursuant to such conditions and limitations as the Committee may establish.
3.
Shares Subject to the Plan; Effect of Grants; Individual Limits.
(a)
Number of Shares Available for Grants. Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 18 hereof, the maximum number of Shares which may be issued pursuant to Awards under the Plan shall be 8,402,554, plus the number of Shares subject to outstanding awards under the Prior Plans as of the Amendment Date that are deemed not delivered under the Prior Plans pursuant to paragraph (i) or (ii) of this Section 3(a), plus the number of Shares that were subject to outstanding awards under the Prior Plans at June 18, 2008 but which expired or were cancelled or forfeited subsequent to that date. The 8,402,554 shares referred to in the immediately preceding sentence include the 3,000,000 Shares initially included in the Plan as of the Effective Date, 1,002,554 Shares added to the Plan pursuant to paragraph (i) of this Section 3(a) between the Effective Date and June 18, 2008, and 4,400,000 Shares added to the Plan as of the Amen dment Date.
(i)
Shares that are potentially deliverable under an Award granted under the Plan or an option granted under a Prior Plan that expires or is canceled, forfeited, settled in cash or otherwise settled without the delivery of Shares shall not be treated as having been issued under the Plan or a Prior Plan.
(ii)
Shares that are issued pursuant to awards that are assumed, converted or substituted in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization or similar transaction shall not be treated as having been issued under the Plan; provided, however, that the Shares referred to in this paragraph (ii) shall not be considered for purposes of determining the number of Shares available for grant as Incentive Stock Options.
Notwithstanding any other provisions herein: (i) shares tendered in payment of the exercise price of an Award shall not be added to the maximum share limitations described above, (ii) shares withheld by the Company to satisfy the tax withholding obligation shall not be added to the maximum share limitations described above, and (iii) all shares covered by a Stock Appreciation Right, to the extent that it is exercised and whether or not shares of Common Stock are actually issued upon exercise of the right, shall be considered issued or transferred pursuant to the Plan.
The Shares to be issued pursuant to Awards may be authorized but unissued Shares or treasury Shares.
(b)
Individual Limits. Subject to adjustment as provided in Section 16 hereof, the maximum aggregate number of Shares with respect to which Awards may be granted in any calendar year to any one Participant shall be 1,000,000 Shares.
(c)
Share Counting. Each Share underlying a Stock Option or Stock Appreciation Right shall be counted as one share for purposes of the limits set forth in Sections 3(a) and 3(b). Each Share underlying a combination of Stock Appreciation Right and Stock Option, where the exercise of the Stock Appreciation Right or Stock Option results in the cancellation of the other, shall be counted as one share for purposes of the limits set forth in Sections 3(a) and 3(b). Each Share underlying an Award of Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Unit, Performance Share or Other Stock-Based Award shall be counted as two shares for purposes of the limits set forth in Sections 3(a) and 3(b).
4.
Eligibility and Participation.
(a)
Eligibility. Persons eligible to participate in the Plan include all Employees, Directors and Consultants.
(b)
Actual Participation. Subject to the provisions of the Plan, the Committee may, from time to time, select from all eligible Employees, Directors and Consultants, those to whom Awards shall be granted and shall determine the nature and amount of each Award. The Committee may establish additional terms, conditions, rules or procedures to accommodate the rules or laws of applicable foreign jurisdictions and to afford Participants favorable treatment under such laws; provided, however, that no Award shall be granted under any such additional terms, conditions, rules or procedures with terms or conditions which are inconsistent with the provisions of the Plan.
5.
Types of Awards.
(a)
Type of Awards. Awards under the Plan may be in the form of Options (both Nonqualified Stock Options and/or Incentive Stock Options), SARs, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares and Other Stock-Based Awards.
(b)
Designation of Award. Each Award shall be designated in the Award Agreement.
6.
Options.
(a)
Grant of Options. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, Options may be granted to Participants in such number and upon such terms, and at any time and from time to time, as shall be determined by the Committee.
(b)
Award Agreement. Each Option grant shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the Exercise Price, the duration of the Option, the number of Shares to which the Option pertains, and such other provisions as the Committee shall determine including, but not limited to, the Option vesting schedule, repurchase provisions, rights of first refusal, forfeiture provisions, form of payment (cash, Shares, or other consideration) upon settlement of the Award, and payment contingencies. The Award Agreement also shall specify whether the Option is intended to be an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonqualified Stock Option. Options that are intended to be Incentive Stock Options shall be subject to the limitations set forth in Section 422 of the Code. Options granted pursuant to the Plan shall not provide Participants with the right to receive Dividends or Dividend Equivalents.
(c)
Exercise Price. Except for Options adjusted pursuant to Section 18 herein, and replacement Options granted in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization or similar transaction, the Exercise Price for each grant of an Option shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date the Option is granted. However, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Participant who, at the time the Option is granted, owns stock representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Subsidiary, the Exercise Price for each grant of an Option shall not be less than 110% of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date the Option is granted.
(d)
Term of Options. The term of an Option granted under the Plan shall be determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion; provided, however, that such term shall not exceed 10 years. However, in the case of an Incentive Stock Option granted to a Participant who, at the time the Option is granted, owns stock representing more than 10% of the voting power of all classes of stock of the Company or any Subsidiary, the term of the Incentive Stock Option shall be five years from the date of grant thereof or such shorter term as may be provided in the Award Agreement.
(e)
Exercise of Options. Options granted under this Section 6 shall be exercisable at such times and be subject to such restrictions and conditions as set forth in the Award Agreement and as the Committee shall in each instance approve, which need not be the same for each grant or for each Participant.
(f)
Payments. Options granted under this Section 6 shall be exercised by the delivery of a written notice to the Company setting forth the number of Shares with respect to which the Option is to be exercised and payment of the Exercise Price. The Exercise Price of an Option shall be payable to the Company: (i) in cash or its equivalent, (ii) by tendering (either actually or constructively by attestation) Shares having an aggregate Fair Market Value at the time of exercise equal to the Exercise Price, (iii) in any other manner then permitted by the Committee, or (iv) by a combination of any of the permitted methods of payment. The Committee may limit any method of payment, other than that specified under (i), for administrative convenience, to comply with Applicable Laws or otherwise.
(g)
Restrictions on Share Transferability. The Committee may impose such restrictions on any Shares acquired pursuant to the exercise of an Option granted under this Section 6 as it may deem advisable, including, without limitation, restrictions under applicable federal securities laws, under the requirements of any stock exchange or market upon which such Shares are then listed and/or traded, and under any blue sky or state securities laws applicable to such Shares.
(h)
Termination of Employment or Service. Each Participant’s Option Award Agreement shall set forth the extent to which the Participant shall have the right to exercise the Option following termination of the Participant’s employment or, if the Participant is a Director or Consultant, service with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Such provisions shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee, need not be uniform among all Options, and may reflect distinctions based on the reasons for termination of employment or service.
7.
Stock Appreciation Rights.
(a)
Grant of SARs. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, SARs may be granted to Participants in such amounts and upon such terms, and at any time and from time to time, as shall be determined by the Committee.
(b)
Award Agreement. Each SAR grant shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the grant price, the term of the SAR, and such other provisions as the Committee shall determine. SARs granted pursuant to the Plan shall not provide Participants with the right to receive Dividends or Dividend Equivalents.
(c)
Grant Price. The grant price of a freestanding SAR shall not be less than 100% of the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant of the SAR; provided, however, that these limitations shall not apply to Awards that are adjusted pursuant to Section 18 herein.
(d)
Term of SARs. The term of a SAR granted under the Plan shall be determined by the Committee, in its sole discretion; provided, however, that such term shall not exceed 10 years.
(e)
Exercise of SARs. SARs may be exercised upon whatever terms and conditions the Committee, in its sole discretion, imposes upon them and sets forth in the Award Agreement.
(f)
Payment of SAR Amount. Upon exercise of a SAR, a Participant shall be entitled to receive payment from the Company in an amount determined by multiplying:
(i)
the difference between the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of exercise over the grant price; by
(ii)
the number of Shares with respect to which the SAR is exercised.
At the discretion of the Committee, the payment upon SAR exercise may be in cash, in Shares of equivalent value, or in some combination thereof.
(g)
Termination of Employment or Service. Each SAR Award Agreement shall set forth the extent to which the Participant shall have the right to exercise the SAR following termination of the Participant’s employment or, if the Participant is a Director or Consultant, service with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Such provisions shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee, need not be uniform among all SARs, and may reflect distinctions based on the reasons for termination of employment or service.
8.
Restricted Stock.
(a)
Grant of Restricted Stock. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, Restricted Stock may be granted to Participants in such amounts and upon such terms, and at any time and from time to time, as shall be determined by the Committee.
(b)
Award Agreement. Each Restricted Stock grant shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the Period of Restriction, the number of Shares of Restricted Stock granted, and such other provisions as the Committee shall determine.
(c)
Period of Restriction and Other Restrictions. Except as otherwise provided in a Participant’s Award Agreement, upon a termination of employment or, pursuant to Section 17, in the event of a Change in Control or Subsidiary Disposition, an Award of Restricted Stock shall have a minimum Period of Restriction of three years, which period may, at the discretion of the Committee, lapse on a pro-rated, graded, or cliff basis (as specified in an Award Agreement). The Committee shall impose such other conditions and/or restrictions on any Shares of Restricted Stock granted pursuant to the Plan as it may deem advisable including, without limitation, a requirement that Participants pay a stipulated purchase price for each Share of Restricted Stock, a requirement that the issuance of Shares of Restricted Stock be delayed, restrictions based upon the achievement of specific performance goals, additional time-based restrictions, and/or restrictions under Applicable Laws, or holding requirements or sale restrictions placed on the Shares by the Company upon vesting of such Restricted Stock. As soon as practicable following the grant of Restricted Stock, the Shares of Restricted Stock shall be registered in the Participant’s name in certificate or book-entry form. If a certificate is issued, it shall bear an appropriate legend referring to the restrictions and it shall be held by the Company, or its agent, on behalf of the Participant until the Period of Restriction has lapsed or otherwise been satisfied. If the Shares are registered in book-entry form, the restrictions shall be placed on the book-entry registration.
(d)
Removal of Restrictions. Subject to Applicable Laws, Restricted Stock shall become freely transferable by the Participant after the last day of the Period of Restriction applicable thereto. Once Restricted Stock is released from the restrictions, the Participant shall be entitled to receive a certificate evidencing the Shares.
(e)
Voting Rights. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee and set forth in a Participant’s Award Agreement, to the extent permitted or required by Applicable Laws, Participants holding Shares of Restricted Stock granted hereunder may exercise full voting rights with respect to those Shares during the Period of Restriction.
(f)
Dividends and Other Distributions. Except as otherwise provided in a Participant’s Award Agreement, during the Period of Restriction, Participants holding Shares of Restricted Stock shall receive all regular cash Dividends paid with respect to all Shares while they are so held, and, except as otherwise determined by the Committee, all other distributions paid with respect to such Restricted Stock shall be credited to Participants subject to the same restrictions on transferability and forfeitability as the Restricted Stock with respect to which they were paid and paid at such time following full vesting as are paid the Shares of Restricted Stock with respect to which such distributions were made.
(g)
Termination of Employment or Service. Each Award Agreement shall set forth the extent to which the Participant shall have the right to retain unvested Restricted Stock following termination of the Participant’s employment or, if the Participant is a Director or Consultant, service with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Such provisions shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee, need not be uniform among all Awards of Restricted Stock, and may reflect distinctions based on the reasons for termination of employment or service.
9.
Restricted Stock Units.
(a)
Grant of Restricted Stock Units. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, Restricted Stock Units may be granted to Participants in such amounts and upon such terms, and at any time and from time to time, as shall be determined by the Committee.
(b)
Award Agreement. Each grant of Restricted Stock Units shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the applicable Period of Restriction, the number of Restricted Stock Units granted, and such other provisions as the Committee shall determine.
(c)
Value of Restricted Stock Units. The initial value of a Restricted Stock Unit shall equal the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant; provided, however, that this restriction shall not apply to Awards that are adjusted pursuant to Section 16.
(d)
Period of Restriction. Except as otherwise provided in a Participant’s Award Agreement, upon a termination of employment or, pursuant to Section 17, in the event of a Change in Control or Subsidiary Disposition, an Award of Restricted Stock Units shall have a minimum Period of Restriction of three (3) years, which period may, at the discretion of the Committee, lapse on a pro-rated, graded, or cliff basis.
(e)
Form and Timing of Payment. Except as otherwise provided in Section 17 or a Participant’s Award Agreement, payment of Restricted Stock Units shall be made at a specified settlement date that shall not be earlier than the last day of the Period of Restriction. The Committee, in its sole discretion, may pay earned Restricted Stock Units by delivery of Shares or by payment in cash of an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of such Shares (or a combination thereof). The Committee may provide that settlement of Restricted Stock Units shall be deferred, on a mandatory basis or at the election of the Participant.
(f)
Voting Rights. A Participant shall have no voting rights with respect to any Restricted Stock Units granted hereunder.
(g)
Termination of Employment or Service. Each Award Agreement shall set forth the extent to which the Participant shall have the right to receive a payout respecting an Award of Restricted Stock Units following termination of the Participant’s employment or, if the Participant is a Director or Consultant, service with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Such provisions shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee, need not be uniform among all Restricted Stock Units, and may reflect distinctions based on the reasons for termination of employment or service.
(h)
Dividend Equivalents. At the discretion of the Committee, Restricted Stock Units granted pursuant to the Plan may provide Participants with the right to receive Dividend Equivalents, which may be paid currently or credited to an account for the Participants, and may be settled in cash and/or Shares, as determined by the Committee in its sole discretion, subject in each case to such terms and conditions as the Committee shall establish.
10.
Performance Shares.
(a)
Grant of Performance Shares. Subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, Performance Shares may be granted to Participants in such amounts and upon such terms, and at any time and from time to time, as shall be determined by the Committee.
(b)
Award Agreement. Each grant of Performance Shares shall be evidenced by an Award Agreement that shall specify the applicable Performance Period and Performance Measure(s), the number of Performance Shares granted, and such other provisions as the Committee shall determine.
(c)
Value of Performance Shares. The initial value of a Performance Share shall equal the Fair Market Value of a Share on the date of grant; provided, however, that this restriction shall not apply to Awards that are adjusted pursuant to Section 16.
(d)
Form and Timing of Payment. Except as otherwise provided in Section 17 or a Participant’s Award Agreement, payment of Performance Shares shall be made at a specified settlement date that shall not be earlier than the last day of the Performance Period. The Committee, in its sole discretion, may pay earned Performance Shares by delivery of Shares or by payment in cash of an amount equal to the Fair Market Value of such Shares (or a combination thereof). The Committee may provide that settlement of Performance Shares shall be deferred, on a mandatory basis or at the election of the Participant.
(e)
Voting Rights. A Participant shall have no voting rights with respect to any Performance Shares granted hereunder.
(f)
Termination of Employment or Service. Each Award Agreement shall set forth the extent to which the Participant shall have the right to receive a payout respecting an Award of Performance Shares following termination of the Participant’s employment or, if the Participant is a Consultant, service with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Such provisions shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee, need not be uniform among all Participants, and may reflect distinctions based on the reasons for termination of employment or service.
11.
Other Stock-Based Awards.
(a)
Grant. The Committee shall have the right to grant other Awards that may include, without limitation, the grant of Shares based on attainment of performance goals established by the Committee, the payment of Shares as a bonus or in lieu of cash based on attainment of performance goals established by the Committee, and the payment of Shares in lieu of cash under other Company incentive or bonus programs.
(b)
Period of Restriction. Except as otherwise provided in a Participant’s Award Agreement, upon a termination of employment or, pursuant to Section 17, in the event of a Change in Control or Subsidiary Disposition, Awards granted pursuant to this Section 11 shall have a minimum Period of Restriction of three years, which period may, at the discretion of the Committee, lapse on a pro-rated, graded, or cliff basis (as specified in an Award Agreement). Notwithstanding the above, the payment of Shares in lieu of cash under other Company incentive or bonus programs shall not be subject to the minimum Period of Restriction limitations described above.
(c)
Payment of Other Stock-Based Awards. Subject to Section 11(b) hereof, payment under or settlement of any such Other Stock-Based Awards shall be made in such manner and at such times as the Committee may determine. The Committee may provide that settlement of Other Stock-Based Awards shall be deferred, on a mandatory basis or at the election of the Participant.
(d)
Termination of Employment or Service. The Committee shall determine the extent to which the Participant shall have the right to receive Other Stock-Based Awards following termination of the Participant’s employment or, if the Participant is a Director or Consultant, service with the Company and its Subsidiaries. Such provisions shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Committee, such provisions may be included in an agreement entered into with each Participant, but need not be uniform among all Other Stock-Based Awards, and may reflect distinctions based on the reasons for termination of employment or service.
12.
Performance-Based Exception.
(a)
The Committee may specify that the attainment of one or more of the Performance Measures set forth in this Section 12 shall determine the degree of granting, vesting and/or payout with respect to Awards that the Committee intends will qualify for the Performance-Based Exception. The performance goals to be used for such Awards shall be chosen from among the following performance measures (the “Performance Measures”): earnings, earnings before interest and taxes, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, earnings per share, economic value created, market share, net income (before or after taxes), operating income, adjusted net income after capital charge, return on assets, return on capital (based on earnings or cash flow), return on equity, return on investment, revenue, cash flow, operating margin, share price, total stockholder return, total market value, and strategic business criteria, cons isting of one or more objectives based on meeting specified market penetration goals, productivity measures, geographic business expansion goals, cost targets, customer satisfaction or employee satisfaction goals, goals relating to merger synergies, management of employment practices and employee benefits, or supervision of litigation or information technology, and goals relating to acquisitions or divestitures of subsidiaries, affiliates or joint ventures. The targeted level or levels of performance with respect to such Performance Measures may be established at such levels and on such terms as the Committee may determine, in its discretion, on a corporate-wide basis or with respect to one or more business units, divisions, subsidiaries, business segments or functions, and in either absolute terms or relative to the performance of one or more comparable companies or an index covering multiple companies. Awards that are not intended to qualify for the Performance-Based Exception may be based on t hese or such other performance measures as the Committee may determine.
(b)
Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, measurement of performance goals with respect to the Performance Measures above shall exclude the impact of charges for restructurings, discontinued operations, extraordinary items, and other unusual or non-recurring items, as well as the cumulative effects of tax or accounting changes, each as determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or identified in the Company’s financial statements, notes to the financial statements, management’s discussion and analysis or other filings with the SEC, as well as any other items determined in accordance with Section 18(b).
(c)
Performance goals may differ for Awards granted to any one Participant or to different Participants.
(d)
Achievement of performance goals in respect of Awards intended to qualify under the Performance-Based Exception shall be measured over a Performance Period specified in the Award Agreement, and the goals shall be established not later than 90 days after the beginning of the Performance Period or, if less than 90 days, the number of days which is equal to 25% of the relevant Performance Period applicable to the Award.
13.
Transferability of Awards. Incentive Stock Options may not be sold, transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise alienated or hypothecated, other than by will or by the laws of descent and distribution, and shall be exercisable during a Participant’s lifetime only by such Participant. Other Awards shall be transferable to members of the Participant’s Immediate Family to the extent provided in the Award Agreement, except that no Award may be transferred for consideration.
14.
Taxes. The Company shall have the power and right, prior to the delivery of Shares pursuant to an Award, to deduct or withhold, or require a Participant to remit to the Company (or a Subsidiary), an amount (in cash or Shares) sufficient to satisfy any applicable tax withholding requirements applicable to an Award. Whenever under the Plan payments are to be made in cash, such payments shall be net of an amount sufficient to satisfy any applicable tax withholding requirements. Subject to such restrictions as the Committee may prescribe, in the event that an Award of Restricted Stock shall become taxable to a Participant during any Company-imposed blackout period, a Participant may satisfy all or a portion of any tax withholding requirements by electing to have the Company withhold Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the amount to be withheld up to the minimum statutory tax withholding rate (or such oth er rate that will not result in a negative accounting impact).
15.
Conditions Upon Issuance of Shares.
(a)
Shares shall not be issued pursuant to the exercise of an Award unless the exercise of such Award and the issuance and delivery of such Shares pursuant thereto shall comply with all Applicable Laws, and shall be further subject to the approval of counsel for the Company with respect to such compliance.
(b)
As a condition to the exercise of an Award, the Company may require the person exercising such Award to represent and warrant at the time of any such exercise that the Shares are being purchased only for investment and without any present intention to sell or distribute such Shares if, in the opinion of counsel for the Company, such a representation is required by any Applicable Laws.
16.
Adjustments Upon Changes in Capitalization. In the event of any equity restructuring (within the meaning of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R), such as a stock dividend, stock split, spinoff, rights offering, or recapitalization through a large, nonrecurring cash dividend, the Committee shall cause there to be an equitable adjustment in the number and kind of Shares that may be delivered under the Plan, the individual limits set forth in Section 3(b), and, with respect to outstanding Awards, in the number and kind of Shares subject to outstanding Awards, the Exercise Price, grant price or other price of Shares subject to outstanding Awards, any performance conditions relating to Shares, the market price of Shares, or per-Share results, and other terms and conditions of outstanding Awards, to prevent dilution or enlargement of rights. In the event of any other change in corporate capitalization, such as a me rger, consolidation, or liquidation, the Committee may, in its sole discretion, cause there to be such equitable adjustment as described in the foregoing sentence, to prevent dilution or enlargement of rights; provided, however, that, unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the number of Shares subject to any Award shall always be rounded down to a whole number. Adjustments made by the Committee pursuant to this Section 16 shall be final, binding, and conclusive.
17.
Change in Control, Cash-Out and Termination of Underwater Options/SARs, and Subsidiary Disposition.
(a)
Change in Control. Except as otherwise provided in a Participant’s Award Agreement or pursuant to Section 17(b), upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, unless otherwise specifically prohibited under Applicable Laws:
(i)
any and all outstanding Options and SARs granted hereunder shall become immediately exercisable;
(ii)
any Period of Restriction or other restriction imposed on Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, and Other Stock-Based Awards shall lapse; and
(iii)
any and all Performance Shares and other Awards (if performance-based) shall vest on a pro-rata monthly basis, including full credit for partial months elapsed, and will be paid (A) based on the level of performance achieved as of the date of the Change in Control, if determinable, or (B) at the target level, if not determinable. The amount of the vested Award may be computed under the following formula: total Award number of Shares times (number of full months elapsed in shortest possible vesting period divided by number of full months in shortest possible vesting period) times percent performance level achieved immediately prior to the specified effective date of the Change in Control.
(b)
Cash-Out and Termination of Underwater Options/SARs. The Committee may, in its sole discretion, provide that (i) all outstanding Options and SARs shall be terminated upon the occurrence of a Change in Control and that each Participant shall receive, with respect to each Share subject to such Options or SARs, an amount in cash equal to the excess of the Fair Market Value of a Share immediately prior to the occurrence of the Change in Control over the Option Exercise Price or the SAR grant price; and (ii) Options and SARs outstanding as of the date of the Change in Control may be cancelled and terminated without payment therefore if the Fair Market Value of a Share as of the date of the Change in Control is less than the Option Exercise Price or the SAR grant price.
(c)
Subsidiary Disposition. The Committee shall have the authority, exercisable either in advance of any actual or anticipated Subsidiary Disposition or at the time of an actual Subsidiary Disposition and either at the time of the grant of an Award or at any time while an Award remains outstanding, to provide for the automatic full vesting and exercisability of one or more outstanding unvested Awards under the Plan and the termination of restrictions on transfer and repurchase or forfeiture rights on such Awards, in connection with a Subsidiary Disposition, but only with respect to those Participants who are at the time engaged primarily in Continuous Service with the Subsidiary involved in such Subsidiary Disposition. The Committee also shall have the authority to condition any such Award vesting and exercisability or release from such limitations upon the subsequent termination of the affected Participant’s Co ntinuous Service with that Subsidiary within a specified period following the effective date of the Subsidiary Disposition. The Committee may provide that any Awards so vested or released from such limitations in connection with a Subsidiary Disposition, shall remain fully exercisable until the expiration or sooner termination of the Award.
18.
Amendment, Suspension or Termination of the Plan.
(a)
Amendment, Modification and Termination. The Board may at any time and from time to time, alter, amend, suspend or terminate the Plan in whole or in part; provided, however, that no amendment that requires stockholder approval in order for the Plan to continue to comply with the New York Stock Exchange listing standards or any rule promulgated by the SEC or any securities exchange on which Shares are listed or any other Applicable Laws shall be effective unless such amendment shall be approved by the requisite vote of stockholders of the Company entitled to vote thereon within the time period required under such applicable listing standard or rule.
(b)
Adjustment of Awards Upon the Occurrence of Certain Unusual or Nonrecurring Events. The Committee may make adjustments in the terms and conditions of, and the criteria included in, Awards in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events (including, without limitation, the events described in Section 16) affecting the Company or the financial statements of the Company or of changes in Applicable Laws, regulations, or accounting principles, whenever the Committee determines that such adjustments are appropriate in order to prevent dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan. With respect to any Awards intended to comply with the Performance-Based Exception, unless otherwise determined by the Committee, any such exception shall be specified at such times and in such manner as will not cause such Awards to fail to qualify under the Performance-Based Excep tion.
(c)
Awards Previously Granted. No termination, amendment or modification of the Plan or of any Award shall adversely affect in any material way any Award previously granted under the Plan without the written consent of the Participant holding such Award, unless such termination, modification or amendment is required by Applicable Laws and except as otherwise provided herein.
(d)
No Repricing. Without the affirmative vote of holders of a majority of the Shares cast in person or by proxy at a meeting of the stockholders of the Company at which a quorum representing a majority of all outstanding Shares is present or represented by proxy, the Board shall not approve either: (i) the cancellation of outstanding Options or SARs and the grant in substitution therefore of new awards having a lower exercise price; (ii) the amendment of outstanding Options or SARs to reduce the exercise price thereof; or (iii) the cancellation of outstanding Options or SARs and the payment of cash in substitution therefore.
(e)
Compliance with the Performance-Based Exception. If it is intended that an Award comply with the requirements of the Performance-Based Exception, the Committee may apply any restrictions it deems appropriate such that the Awards maintain eligibility for the Performance-Based Exception. If changes are made to Code Section 162(m) or regulations promulgated thereunder to permit greater flexibility with respect to any Award or Awards available under the Plan, the Committee may, subject to this Section 18, make any adjustments to the Plan and/or Award Agreements it deems appropriate.
19.
Repayment of Awards.
(a)
In the event of a restatement of the Company’s financial results to correct a material error or inaccuracy resulting in whole or in part from the fraud or intentional misconduct of a Participant who is a member of the Company’s senior executive group, such fraud or misconduct as determined by the Board or a committee thereof, the Board or the committee may, to the extent permitted by applicable law,
(i)
cancel or cause to be cancelled any or all of such Participant’s outstanding Awards granted after December 31, 2008;
(ii)
recover or cause to be recovered any or all Proceeds resulting from any sale or other disposition (including to the Company) of Shares issued or issuable upon vesting, settlement or exercise, as the case may be, of any Award granted after December 31, 2008; and/or
(iii)
recover or cause to be recovered any cash paid or Shares issued to such Participant in connection with any vesting, settlement or exercise of an Award granted after December 31, 2008.
(b)
The return of Proceeds is in addition to and separate from any other relief available to the Company or any other actions as may be taken by the Committee in its sole discretion. Any determination by the Committee with respect to the foregoing shall be final, conclusive and binding on all interested parties.
20.
Reservation of Shares.
(a)
The Company, during the term of the Plan, will at all times reserve and keep available such number of Shares as shall be sufficient to satisfy the requirements of the Plan.
(b)
The inability of the Company to obtain authority from any regulatory body having jurisdiction, which authority is deemed by the Company’s counsel to be necessary to the lawful issuance and sale of any Shares hereunder, shall relieve the Company of any liability in respect of the failure to issue or sell such Shares as to which such requisite authority shall not have been obtained.
21.
Rights of Participants.
(a)
Continued Service. The Plan shall not confer upon any Participant any right with respect to continuation of employment or consulting relationship with the Company, nor shall it interfere in any way with his or her right or the Company’s right to terminate his or her employment or consulting relationship at any time, with or without cause.
(b)
Participant. No Employee, Director or Consultant shall have the right to be selected to receive an Award under the Plan, or, having been so selected, to be selected to receive future Awards.
22.
Successors. All obligations of the Company under the Plan and with respect to Awards shall be binding on any successor to the Company, whether the existence of such successor is the result of a direct or indirect purchase, merger, consolidation, or other event, or a sale or disposition of all or substantially all of the business and/or assets of the Company and references to the “Company” herein and in any Award Agreements shall be deemed to refer to such successors.
23.
Legal Construction.
(a)
Gender, Number and References. Except where otherwise indicated by the context, any masculine term used herein also shall include the feminine, the plural shall include the singular and the singular shall include the plural. Any reference in the Plan to a Section of the Plan either in the Plan or any Award Agreement or to an act or code or to any section thereof or rule or regulation thereunder shall be deemed to refer to such Section of the Plan, act, code, section, rule or regulation, as may be amended from time to time, or to any successor Section of the Plan, act, code, section, rule or regulation.
(b)
Severability. In the event any provision of the Plan shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining parts of the Plan, and the Plan shall be construed and enforced as if the illegal or invalid provision had not been included.
(c)
Requirements of Law. The granting of Awards and the issuance of Shares or cash under the Plan shall be subject to all Applicable Laws and to such approvals by any governmental agencies or national securities exchanges as may be required.
(d)
Governing Law. To the extent not preempted by federal law, the Plan, and all agreements hereunder, shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of New York, excluding any conflicts or choice of law rule or principle that might otherwise refer construction or interpretation of the Plan to the substantive law of another jurisdiction.
(e)
Non-Exclusive Plan. Neither the adoption of the Plan by the Board nor its submission to the stockholders of the Company for approval shall be construed as creating any limitations on the power of the Board or a committee thereof to adopt such other incentive arrangements as it may deem desirable.
(f)
Code Section 409A Compliance. To the extent applicable, it is intended that the Plan and any Awards granted hereunder comply with, and should be interpreted consistent with, the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and any related regulations or other guidance promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service (“Section 409A”).
GLOSSARY OF DEFINED TERMS
1.
Definitions. As used in the Plan and any Award Agreement, the following definitions shall apply:
“Amendment Date” means April 30, 2009, the effective date of (i) the increase by 4,400,000 Shares of the number of Shares which may be issued pursuant to Awards under the Plan and (ii) the increase to 1,000,000 of the maximum aggregate number of Shares with respect to which Awards may be granted in any calendar year to any one Participant.
“Applicable Laws” means the legal requirements relating to the administration of stock incentive plans, if any, under applicable provisions of federal law, applicable state law, and the rules and regulations of any applicable stock exchange or national market system.
“Award” means, individually or collectively, Nonqualified Stock Options, Incentive Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Shares, and Other Stock-Based Awards granted under the Plan.
“Award Agreement” means an agreement entered into by the Company and a Participant setting forth the terms and provisions applicable to an Award.
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
“Cause” means, with respect to any Participant (i) gross negligence or willful misconduct, as the case may be, in the performance of the material responsibilities of the Participant’s office or position; (ii) the willful and continued failure of the Participant to perform substantially the Participant’s duties with the Company or any Subsidiary (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness); (iii) the Participant is convicted of, or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony within the meaning of U.S. Federal, state or local law (other than a traffic violation); (iv) the Participant having willfully divulged, furnished or made accessible to anyone other than the Company or any Subsidiary, or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, auditors and legal advisors, otherwise than in the ordinary course of business, any confidential or proprietar y information of the Company or such Subsidiary; or (v) any act or failure to act by the Participant, which, under the provisions of applicable law, disqualifies the Participant from performing his or her duties or serving in his or her then current capacity with the Company or a Subsidiary; provided, however, that with respect to a Participant who has an employment agreement with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries which has a definition of “cause”, the definition contained therein shall govern.
“Change in Control” means the first to occur of the following events:
1.
Any Person, other than a Person who as of the date the Plan is first approved by the Board is the owner of at least 8% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”), becomes (A) a “beneficial owner,” as such term is used in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, of at least one-quarter but less than one-half of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, unless such acquisition has been approved within 30 days thereafter by at least a majority of the Incumbent Board (as defined in clause (2) below taking into account the provisos), or (B) a “beneficial owner,” as such term is used in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, of at least one-half of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities; provided, however, that, for purposes of this definition, the following acquisitions shall not constitute a Change in Control: (I) any acquisition directly from the Company, other than an acquisition by virtue of the exercise of a conversion privilege unless the security being so converted was itself acquired directly from the Company, (II) any acquisition by the Company, (III) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any of its affiliates, or (IV) any acquisition pursuant to a transaction which complies with clauses (A), (B) and (C) of paragraph 3 of this definition; or
2.
Individuals who, as of the date hereof, constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual becoming a director subsequent to when the Plan is first approved by the Board whose election, or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act) with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of pr oxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Board; or
3.
Consummation of a reorganization, merger, consolidation or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (each, a “Business Combination”), in each case unless, following such Business Combination, (A) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities that were the beneficial owners of the outstanding Shares (the “Outstanding Company Common Stock”) and the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, immediately prior to such Business Combination, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the then-outstanding shares of common stock and more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a corporation that, as a result of such transaction, owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (B) no Person (other than the Company, any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns directly or indirectly, 20% or more of, respectively, the outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the outstanding voting securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (C) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation resulting from such Business Combinatio n were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement or of the action of the Board providing for such Business Combination, whichever occurs first; or
4.
The approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, with respect to Awards (or portions of Awards) that are considered deferred compensation under Section 409A, if an event or condition constituting a Change in Control does not constitute a “change in the ownership” or a “change in the effective control” of the Company or a “change in the ownership of a substantial portion of a corporation’s assets” (each within the meaning of Section 409A), the event or condition shall continue to constitute a Change in Control solely with respect to vesting of the Award (or portion thereof) or a lapse of any applicable restrictions thereto and not for purposes of determining whether the settlement or payment of the Award (or portion thereof) will be accelerated under this Plan. For avoidance of doubt, the prior sentence shall not apply to Awards (or portions thereof) that qualify as short-term deferrals for purposes of Section 409A.
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Committee” means the Committee, as specified in Section 2(a), appointed by the Board to administer the Plan.
“Company” means Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and any successor thereto, as provided in this Glossary of Defined Terms.
“Consultant” means any consultant or advisor to the Company or a Subsidiary.
“Continuous Service” means that the provision of services to the Company or any Subsidiary in any capacity by an Employee is not interrupted or terminated. Continuous Service shall not be considered interrupted in the case of (i) any leave of absence approved by the Company or (ii) transfers between locations of the Company or between the Company, any Subsidiary, or any successor. A leave of absence approved by the Company shall include sick leave, military leave, or any other personal leave approved by an authorized representative of the Company. For purposes of Incentive Stock Options, no such leave may exceed 90 days, unless reemployment upon expiration of such leave is guaranteed by statute or contract.
“Director” means any individual who is a member of the Board of Directors of the Company or a Subsidiary who is not an Employee and is not designated or elected to serve as a director by the holders of the Company’s Series B convertible preferred stock, or the holders of any other securities of the Company, other than Shares, voting separately as a class.
“Dividend” means the dividends declared and paid on Shares subject to an Award.
“Dividend Equivalent” means, with respect to Shares subject to an Award, a right to be paid an amount equal to the Dividends declared and paid on an equal number of outstanding Shares.
“Employee” means any employee of the Company or a Subsidiary.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“Exercise Price” means the price at which a Share may be purchased by a Participant pursuant to an Option.
“Fair Market Value” means, as of any date, the value of a Share equal to (i) the closing sale price of a Share on the New York Stock Exchange on the date of determination or (ii) if there is no sale of Shares on that date, the closing sale price of a Share on the last trading date on which sales were reported on the New York Stock Exchange.
“Immediate Family” means a Participant’s children, stepchildren, grandchildren, parents, stepparents, grandparents, spouse, former spouse, siblings, nieces, nephews, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships or any person sharing the Participant’s household (other than a tenant or employee).
“Incentive Stock Option” or “ISO” means an Option intended to qualify as an incentive stock option within the meaning of Section 422 of the Code.
“Nonqualified Stock Option” means an Option that is not intended to meet the requirement of Section 422 of the Code.
“Option” means an Incentive Stock Option or a Nonqualified Stock Option granted under the Plan, as described in Section 6.
“Other Stock-Based Award” means a Share-based or Share-related Award granted pursuant to Section 11 herein.
“Participant” means a current or former Employee, Director or Consultant who has rights relating to an outstanding Award.
“Performance-Based Exception” means the performance-based exception from the tax deductibility limitations of Code Section 162(m).
“Performance Measures” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 12(a).
“Performance Period” means the period during which a performance measure must be met.
“Performance Share” means an Award granted to a Participant, as described in Section 10 herein.
“Period of Restriction” means the period Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units or Other Stock-Based Awards are subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture and are not transferable, as provided in Sections 8, 9 and 11 herein.
“Person” means person as such term is used in Section 3(a)(9) and 13(d) of the Exchange Act.
“Plan” means the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation 2006 Stock Incentive Plan.
“Prior Plans” means the Company’s 1997 Stock Option Plan, 2000 Stock Option Plan and 2003 Stock Option Plan.
“Proceeds” means, with respect to any sale or other disposition (including to the Company) of Shares acquired pursuant to an Award, an amount determined by the Committee, (a) in the case of an Award other than an Option, SAR or cash-settled Award, up to the amount equal to the Fair Market Value per Share at the time of such sale or other disposition multiplied by the number of Shares sold or disposed of, or (b) in the case of an Option or SAR, up to the amount equal to the number of Shares sold or disposed of multiplied by the excess of the Fair Market Value per Share at the time of such sale or disposition over the Exercise Price or grant price, as applicable.
“Restricted Stock” means an Award granted to a Participant, as described in Section 8.
“Restricted Stock Units” means an Award granted to a Participant, as described in Section 9.
“Retirement” means:
1.
With respect to all Awards made prior to March 19, 2007 and all Awards made to Employees prior to May 3, 2007, a Participant’s termination of employment by the Company and its Subsidiaries at or after age 63 other than for Cause.
2.
With respect to all Awards made to Directors on or after March 19, 2007, the termination of a Director’s service, other than by reason of death or removal for cause (under applicable law), after at least four years of service.
3.
With respect to all Awards made to Employees on or after May 3, 2007, the termination of an Employee’s employment from the Company and its Subsidiaries, other than by reason of death or for Cause, at or after age 62, provided that the Employee has at least five years of employment with the Company and/or any of its Subsidiaries.
“SEC” means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
“Section 409A” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 22(f).
“Share” means a share of the common stock, $1.00 par value, of the Company, subject to adjustment pursuant to Section 16.
“Stock Appreciation Right” or “SAR” means an Award granted to a Participant, either alone or in connection with a related Option, as described in Section 7.
“Subsidiary” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Code Section 424(f).
“Subsidiary Disposition” means the disposition by the Company of its equity holdings in any Subsidiary effected by a merger or consolidation involving that Subsidiary, the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of that Subsidiary or the Company’s sale or distribution of substantially all of the outstanding capital stock of such Subsidiary.
“Voting Securities” means voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of Directors.
EXHIBIT 10.2
PHILLIPS-VAN HEUSEN CORPORATION
PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE BONUS PLAN
(As Amended and Restated Effective April 30, 2009)
1.
Purpose. The purposes of the Plan are to induce certain senior executive employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries to remain in the employ of the Company and its Subsidiaries, to attract new individuals to enter into such employ and to provide such persons with additional incentive to promote the success of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries.
2.
Definitions.
(a)
Defined Terms. The following words as used in the Plan shall have the meanings ascribed to each below.
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
“Cause” means, with respect to any Participant, the definition of “cause” as contained in the Participant’s employment agreement as then in effect or, if no such agreement or definition exists, “Cause” shall mean:
(1)
gross negligence or willful misconduct, as the case may be, in the performance of the material responsibilities of the Participant’s office or position, which results in material economic harm to the Company or its affiliates or in material reputational harm causing demonstrable injury to the Company or its affiliates;
(2)
the willful and continued failure of theParticipant to perform substantially the Participant’s duties with the Company or any affiliate (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness), after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to the Participant by the Board or the Company that specifically identifies the manner in which the Board or the Company believes that the Participant has not substantially performed the Participant’s duties, and the Participant has not cured such failure to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board or the Company within 20 days following the Participant’s receipt of such written demand;
(3)
the Participant is convicted of, or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony within the meaning of U.S. Federal, state or local law (other than a traffic violation);
(4)
the Participant having willfully divulged, furnished or made accessible to anyone other than the Company, its directors, officers, employees, auditors and legal advisors, otherwise than in the ordinary course of business, any Confidential Information; or
(5)
any act or failure to act by the Participant, which, under the provisions of applicable law, disqualifies the Participant from acting in any or all capacities in which the Participant is then acting for the Company.
For purposes of this provision, no act or failure to act, on the part of the Participant, shall be considered “willful” unless it is done, or omitted to be done, by the Participant in bad faith or without reasonable belief that the Participant’s action or omission was in the best interests of the Company. Any act, or failure to act, based upon authority given pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Board or upon the instructions of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer of the Company or based upon the advice of counsel for the Company shall be conclusively presumed to be done, or omitted to be done, by the Participant in good faith and in the best interests of the Company.
“Change in Control” means the first to occur of the following events:
(1)
Any Person, other than a Person who as of the date the Plan is first approved by the Board is the owner of at least 8% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”), becomes (A) a “beneficial owner,” as such term is used in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, of at least one-quarter but less than one-half of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, unless such acquisition has been approved within 30 days thereafter by at least a majority of the Incumbent Board (as defined in clause (2) below taking into account the provisos), or (B) a “beneficial owner,” as such term is used in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, of at least one-half of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities; provided, however, that, for purposes of this definition, the following acquisition s shall not constitute a Change in Control: (I) any acquisition directly from the Company, other than an acquisition by virtue of the exercise of a conversion privilege unless the security being so converted was itself acquired directly from the Company, (II) any acquisition by the Company, (III) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any of its affiliates, or (IV) any acquisition pursuant to a transaction which complies with clauses (A), (B) and (C) of paragraph 3 of this definition; or
(2)
Individuals who, as of the date hereof, constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual becoming a director subsequent to when the Plan is first approved by the Board whose election, or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act) with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other tha n the Board;
(3)
Consummation of a reorganization, merger, consolidation or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (each, a “Business Combination”), in each case unless, following such Business Combination, (A) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities that were the beneficial owners of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the “Outstanding Company Common Stock”) and the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, immediately prior to such Business Combination, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the then-outstanding shares of common stock and more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a corporation that, as a result of such transaction, owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (B) no Person (other than the Company, any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns directly or indirectly, 20% or more of, respectively, the outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the outstanding voting securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (C) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were mem bers of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement or of the action of the Board providing for such Business Combination, whichever occurs first; or
(4)
The approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Committee” means the Compensation Committee of the Board or such other committee of the Board that the Board shall designate from time to time to administer the Plan or any subcommittee thereof.
“Company” means Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
“Confidential Information” means any knowledge and information of any type whatsoever of a confidential nature relating to the business of the Company, including, without limitation, all types of trade secrets, vendor and customer lists and information, employee lists and information, information regarding product development, marketing plans, management organization information, operating policies and manuals, sourcing data, performance results, business plans, financial records, and other financial, commercial, business and technical information.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“Fiscal Year” means each fiscal year of the Company, as set forth in the Company’s books and records.
“Participant” means each senior executive officer of the Company or a Subsidiary designated by the Committee to participate in the Plan from time to time, as provided herein.
“Performance Cycle” means each Fiscal Year or such shorter period as may be designated by the Company from time to time.
“Performance Objective” means any one or more of the following: earnings, earnings before interest and taxes, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, earnings per share, economic value created, market share, net income (before or after taxes), operating income, adjusted net income after capital charge, return on assets, return on capital (based on earnings or cash flow), return on equity, return on investment, revenue, cash flow, operating margin, share price, total stockholder return, total market value, and strategic business criteria, consisting of one or more objectives based on meeting specified market penetration goals, productivity measures, geographic business expansion goals, cost targets, customer satisfaction or employee satisfaction goals, goals relating to merger synergies, management of employment practices and employee benefits, or supervision of litigation or information technology, and go als relating to acquisitions or divestitures of subsidiaries, affiliates or joint ventures. The targeted level or levels of performance with respect to such Performance Objectives may be established at such levels and on such terms as the Committee may determine, in its discretion, on a corporate-wide basis or with respect to one or more business units, divisions, subsidiaries, business segments or functions, and in either in absolute terms, as a goal relative to performance in prior periods, or relative to the performance of one or more comparable companies or an index covering multiple companies.
“Person” means person such as term is used in Sections 3(a)(9) and 13(d) of the Exchange Act.
“Plan” means the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Performance Incentive Bonus Plan, as set forth herein and as may be amended from time to time.
“Retirement” means the termination of a Participant’s employment with the Company and all of its Subsidiaries (A) other than for Cause or by reason of his or her death and (B) on or after the earlier to occur of (x) the first day of the calendar month in which his or her 65th birthday shall occur and (y) the date on which he shall have attained his or her 62nd birthday and completed five years of employment with the Company and/or any of its Subsidiaries.
“Subsidiary” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 424(f) of the Code.
(a)
Interpretation.
(i)
The definitions of terms defined herein shall apply equally to both the singular and plural forms of the defined terms.
(ii)
Any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms, as the context may require.
(iii)
All references herein to Sections shall be deemed to be references to Sections of the Plan unless the context shall otherwise require.
(iv)
The headings of the Sections are included for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of the Plan.
3.
Effective Date. The Plan originally became effective April 21, 2005. The Plan is hereby amended and restated, effective April 30, 2009, subject to the approval of the Company’s stockholders.
4.
Eligibility. Participation in the Plan with respect to any Performance Cycle shall be available only to such senior executive employees of the Company and/or one or more of its Subsidiaries as may be designated by the Committee.
5.
Committee. The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall consist of two or more members of the Board. To the extent the Committee is taking action with respect to an award intended to qualify as performance-based compensation for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code, it is intended that the Committee would be comprised solely of two or more “outside directors” within the meaning of Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code. The Committee shall be appointed annually by the Board. The Board may, at any time, from time to time, remove any members of the Committee, with or without cause, appoint additional directors as members of the Committee and fill vacancies on the Committee, however created. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. All determinations of the Committee shall be made by a majority vote of its members at a meeting duly called and held.
6.
Administration.
(a)
Subject to the express provisions of the Plan, the Committee shall have complete authority to administer and interpret the Plan. The Committee shall establish the Performance Objectives for any Performance Cycle in accordance with Section 7 hereof and determine whether such Performance Objectives have been attained prior to the payment of any bonus. Any determination made by the Committee under the Plan shall be final and conclusive. The Committee in its sole discretion shall resolve any dispute or disagreement that may arise hereunder or as a result of or in connection with any action taken hereunder. The Committee may employ such legal counsel, consultants and agents (including counsel or agents who are employees of the Company or a Subsidiary) as it may deem desirable for the administration of the Plan and may rely upon any opinion received from any such counsel or consultant or agent and any computation received from such consultant or agent. The Company shall pay all expenses incurred in the administration of the Plan, including, without limitation, for the engagement of any counsel, consultant or agent. No member or former member of the Board or the Committee shall be liable for any act, omission, interpretation, construction or determination made in connection with the Plan, other than as a result of such individual’s willful misconduct.
(b)
The Chief Executive Officer of the Company, subject to such conditions, restrictions and limitations as may be imposed by the Committee, may administer the Plan with respect to employees of the Company or a Subsidiary whose compensation is not, and is reasonably not expected to become, subject to the provisions of Section 162(m) of the Code, and who are not “executive officers” for purposes of Section 303A of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual. Any actions duly taken by the Chief Executive Officer with respect to the administration of the Plan and the qualification for and payment of bonuses to employees shall be deemed to have been taken by the Committee for purposes of the Plan.
7.
Determination of Participation, Performance Criteria and Bonuses.
(a)
Participation and Performance Criteria. The Committee shall determine who the Participants for each Performance Cycle will be and establish the Performance Objective or Performance Objectives that must be satisfied in order for a Participant to be eligible to receive a bonus for such Performance Cycle, within 90 days of the commencement of such Performance Cycle, or if less, prior to the expiration of 25% of the length of such Performance Cycle.
(b)
Performance Objectives. The Committee shall establish three or more targets for each Performance Cycle for the Performance Objectives established by the Committee. The targets shall consist of at least a threshold (below which no bonus shall be payable), a plan level and a maximum level (above which no additional bonus shall be payable).
(c)
Bonus Percentages. At the time that the Committee determines the Participants and establishes the Performance Objectives with respect to a Performance Cycle, it shall determine the bonus percentage payable to each Participant with respect to such Performance Cycle if the applicable threshold, plan or maximum level of the applicable Performance Objective is attained. If a level achieved falls between two of the specified target levels for a Performance Cycle, a Participant shall receive a bonus based on a straight line interpolation between the bonuses for the two target levels, or such other basis as the Committee shall determine at the time the Performance Objective for the Participant is established. The bonus percentages represent the percentage of a Participant’s base salary as in effect on the October 31 that coincides with or immediately precedes the last day of the Performance Cycle that he or she shall be en titled to receive as a bonus if specified Performance Objective targets are attained. Subject to the provisions of Section 7(g), there shall be no limit to the minimum or maximum bonus percentages that may be established for any Performance Cycle. Bonus percentages may differ from Participant to Participant in any Performance Cycle and a Participant’s bonus percentages may change from year to year, but with respect to each Participant for each Performance Cycle, the bonus percentage for attaining the maximum level of the applicable Performance Objective shall exceed the bonus percentage for attaining the plan level (or other specified level above the plan level) of the applicable Performance Objective, which, in turn, shall exceed the bonus percentage for attaining the threshold level (or other specified level above the threshold level) of the applicable Performance Objective. In determining the bonus percentage for each Participant, the Committee may take into account the nature of the services rendered by such Participant, his past, present and potential contribution to the Company and its Subsidiaries, his seniority with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and such other factors as the Committee, in its discretion, shall deem relevant.
(d)
Termination of Employment During or After Performance Cycle.
(i)
If a Participant’s employment terminates during a Performance Cycle for which he or she was determined to be a Participant by reason of his or her death, his or her estate shall receive the bonus that would otherwise have been payable to such Participant for such Performance Cycle if the plan level were achieved, prorated to the portion of such Performance Cycle actually worked by such Participant.
(ii)
If a Participant’s employment terminates during a Performance Cycle for which he was determined to be a Participant by reason of his or her disability, such Participant shall receive the bonus, if any, which would otherwise been payable to such Participant for such Performance Cycle prorated to the portion of such Performance Cycle actually worked by such Participant.
(iii)
If a Participant’s employment terminates during a Performance Cycle by reason of his or her Retirement, such Participant shall receive the bonus, if any, which would otherwise have been payable to such Participant for such Performance Cycle prorated to the portion of such Performance Cycle actually worked by such Participant.
(iv)
If a Participant’s employment terminates during a Performance Cycle for any reason other than on account of death, disability or Retirement, such Participant shall receive no bonus for such Performance Cycle.
(v)
If a Participant’s employment terminates for any reason on or after the end of a Performance Cycle but prior to the date of payment of a bonus, such Participant shall receive the bonus, if any, which would otherwise have been payable to such Participant for such Performance Cycle.
(e)
Determination of Bonuses. Subject to Section 8(a), the Committee shall determine whether any Performance Objective targets were achieved for a Performance Cycle, which Participants shall have earned bonuses as the result thereof, and the bonus percentage such Participants are entitled to no later than the end of the first quarter of the Performance Cycle immediately subsequent to the Performance Cycle with respect to which the bonuses were earned. With respect to bonuses intended to qualify as performance-based compensation for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code, the Committee must certify in writing prior to the payment of the bonus that the applicable Performance Objective targets and any other material terms were in fact satisfied. Written certification for this purpose shall include, without limitation, approved minutes of the Committee meeting in which the certification is made.
(f)
Change In Control. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that there shall be a Change in Control during a Performance Cycle, each Participant for such Performance Cycle shall be entitled to receive a bonus equal to the bonus payable to such Participant if the plan level for such Performance Cycle had been achieved prorated to the portion of such Performance Cycle actually worked by such Participant through the date of the Change in Control.
(g)
Absolute Maximum Bonus. Notwithstanding any other provision in the Plan to the contrary, the maximum bonus that may be paid to any Participant under the Plan with respect to any Fiscal Year may not exceed $4,000,000.
(h)
Unusual or Nonrecurring Events. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, Performance Objective targets may be adjusted to take into account unusual or nonrecurring events affecting the Company, a Subsidiary or a division or business unit, or the financial statements thereof, or changes in applicable laws, regulations or accounting principles to the extent such unusual or nonrecurring events or changes in applicable laws, regulations or accounting principles otherwise would result in dilution or enlargement of the bonus intended to be paid. With respect to any bonus intended to qualify as performance-based compensation for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code, it is intended that such adjustment be made in such manner as will not cause the bonus to fail to qualify as performance-based compensation.
8.
Payment.
(a)
Timing. Payment of any bonus to a Participant shall be made:
(i)
in the case of a bonus payable in accordance with Section 7(d)(i), within 30 days of the Participant’s death;
(ii)
in the case of a bonus payable in accordance with the provisions of Section 7(f), within 30 days of the Change in Control; or
(iii)
in the case of bonuses payable under the Plan other than a bonus payable under Section 7(d)(i) or Section 7(f), within 30 days following the Committee’s determination and certification pursuant to Section 7(e) that the applicable targets for the preceding Performance Cycle were achieved, that the bonus was earned and what bonus percentage the Participant is entitled to, provided that the date of such payment shall occur no later than the 15th day of the third month following the later of (x) the last day of the Fiscal Year in which the Performance Cycle ends or (y) the last day of the Participant’s taxable year in which the Performance Cycle ends, in either case, in which the right to the payment of the bonus is no longer subject to forfeiture.
(b)
Forfeiture.
(i)
Except as otherwise set forth in Section 7(d) or in the case of a Change in Control, in order to remain eligible to receive a bonus, a Participant must be employed by the Company on the last day of the applicable Performance Cycle.
(ii)
In the event of a restatement of the Company’s financial results to correct a material error or inaccuracy resulting in whole or in part from the fraud or intentional misconduct of a Participant, as determined by the Board or a committee thereof, the Board or the committee:
(x)
will review or cause to be reviewed all bonuses paid to the Participant pursuant to the Plan on the basis of having met or exceeded Performance Objective(s) or other measures or goals for Performance Cycles beginning after 2008 to the extent the bonuses relate, in whole or in part, to the periods with respect to which the financial statements are restated and, if a lesser bonus or bonuses would have been paid to the Participant based upon the restated financial results, the Board or the committee may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, recover or cause to be recovered for the benefit of the Company the amount by which the Participant’s bonus or bonuses for the restated period(s) exceeded such lesser bonus or bonuses, plus a reasonable rate of interest; and
(y)
in addition to the foregoing, to the extent permitted by applicable law, may take or cause to be taken for the benefit of the Company such additional action(s) deemed by the Board or committee to be appropriate including, without limitation, cancellation of the Participant’s outstanding bonus opportunities and recovery (in whole or in part) of any additional amounts relating to prior bonuses paid to the Participant under the Plan.
(c)
Form of Payment. All bonuses payable under the Plan, if any, shall be payable in cash. All amounts hereunder shall be paid solely from the general assets of the Company. The Company shall not maintain any separate fund to provide any benefits hereunder, and each Participant shall be solely an unsecured creditor of the Company with respect thereto.
(d)
Six-Month Delay. Notwithstanding any provision in the Plan to the contrary, in the event any payment hereunder constitutes “deferred compensation” (within the meaning of Section 409A (as defined in Section 12(d) herein)), and such payment is payable to a Participant who is a “specified employee” (as determined under the Company’s policy for identifying specified employees) on the date of his or her “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A), the date for payment of such bonus shall be the earlier of (i) death or (ii) the later of (x) the date that payment would otherwise be made hereunder or (y) the first business day following the end of the sixth-month period following the date of the Participant’s separation from service.
9.
General Provisions of the Plan.
(a)
Term of the Plan. The Plan originally was effective with respect to Fiscal Years 2005 through 2009. The Plan as amended and restated April 30, 2009, is effective, subject to approval by the Company’s stockholders, with respect to Fiscal Years commencing on or after 2009 and prior to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders that occurs in 2014, and shall terminate upon the payment of all bonuses, if any, earned with respect to such Fiscal Years, unless the holders of a majority of the shares of the Company’s Outstanding Voting Securities present in person or by proxy at any special or annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company occurring on or prior to the date of the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders shall approve the continuation of the Plan.
(b)
Amendment and Termination. Notwithstanding Section 9(a), the Board or the Committee may at any time amend, suspend, discontinue or terminate the Plan as it deems advisable; provided, however, that no such amendment shall be effective without approval by the holders of a majority of the shares of the Company’s Outstanding Voting Securities present in person or by proxy at any special or annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders, to the extent such approval is necessary to continue to qualify the amounts payable hereunder to “covered employees” (within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code) as deductible under Section 162(m) of the Code.
(c)
Designation of Beneficiary. Each Participant may designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries (which beneficiary may be an entity other than a natural person) to receive any payments which may be made following the Participant’s death. Such designation may be changed or canceled at any time without the consent of any such beneficiary. Any such designation, change or cancellation must be made in a form approved by the Committee and shall not be effective until received by the Committee. If no beneficiary has been named, or the designated beneficiary or beneficiaries shall have predeceased the Participant, the beneficiary shall be the Participant’s spouse or, if no spouse survives the Participant, the Participant’s estate. If a Participant designates more than one beneficiary, the rights of such beneficiaries shall be payable in equal shares, unless the Participant has designated otherwise.
(d)
Withholding. Any amount payable to a Participant or a beneficiary under the Plan shall be subject to any applicable Federal, state and local income and employment taxes and any other amounts that the Company or a Subsidiary is required at law to deduct and withhold from such payment.
10.
No Right of Continued Employment. Neither the existence nor any term of the Plan shall be construed as conferring upon any Participant any right to continue in the employment of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, nor shall participation herein for any Performance Cycle confer upon any Participant any right to participate in the Plan with respect to any subsequent Performance Cycle.
11.
No Limitation on Corporate Actions. Nothing contained in the Plan shall be construed to prevent the Company or any Subsidiary from taking any corporate action, which is deemed by it to be appropriate or in its best interest, whether or not such action would have an adverse effect on any bonuses paid under the Plan. No employee, beneficiary or other person shall have any claim against the Company or any Subsidiary as a result of any such action.
12.
Miscellaneous.
(a)
Nonalienation of Benefits. Except as expressly provided herein, no Participant or beneficiary shall have the power or right to transfer, anticipate, or otherwise encumber the Participant’s interest under the Plan. The Company’s obligations under the Plan are not assignable or transferable except to (i) a corporation or other entity which acquires all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or (ii) any corporation or other entity into which the Company may be merged or consolidated. The provisions of the Plan shall inure to the benefit of each Participant and the Participant’s beneficiaries, heirs, executors, administrators or successors in interest.
(b)
Severability. If any provision of the Plan is held unenforceable, the remainder of the Plan shall continue in full force and effect without regard to such unenforceable provision and shall be applied as though the unenforceable provision were not contained in the Plan.
(c)
Governing Law. The Plan shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof.
(d)
Section 409A. The provisions of the Plan and any payments made herein are intended to comply with, and should be interpreted consistent with, the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and any related regulations or other guidance promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service (“Section 409A”).
EXHIBIT 10.3
PHILLIPS-VAN HEUSEN CORPORATION
LONG-TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
(As Amended and Restated Effective April 30, 2009)
1.
Purpose. The purposes of the Plan are to induce executive officers (as defined in the Exchange Act) of the Company to remain in the employ of the Company and its Subsidiaries and to provide such persons with additional incentive to promote the success of the business of the Company and its Subsidiaries.
2.
Definitions.
(a)
Defined Terms. The following words as used in the Plan shall have the meanings ascribed to each below.
“Award” means a benefit payable under the Plan, as provided herein.
“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
“Cause” means, with respect to any Participant, the definition of “cause” as contained in the Participant’s employment agreement as then in effect or, if no such agreement or definition exists, “Cause” shall mean:
(1)
gross negligence or willful misconduct, as the case may be, in the performance of the material responsibilities of the Participant’s office or position, which results in material economic harm to the Company or its affiliates or in material reputational harm causing demonstrable injury to the Company or its affiliates;
(2)
the willful and continued failure of theParticipant to perform substantially the Participant’s duties with the Company or any affiliate (other than any such failure resulting from incapacity due to physical or mental illness), after a written demand for substantial performance is delivered to the Participant by the Board or the Company that specifically identifies the manner in which the Board or the Company believes that the Participant has not substantially performed the Participant’s duties, and the Participant has not cured such failure to the reasonable satisfaction of the Board or the Company within 20 days following the Participant’s receipt of such written demand;
(3)
the Participant is convicted of, or pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony within the meaning of U.S. Federal, state or local law (other than a traffic violation);
(4)
the Participant having willfully divulged, furnished or made accessible to anyone other than the Company, its directors, officers, employees, auditors and legal advisors, otherwise than in the ordinary course of business, any Confidential Information; or
(5)
any act or failure to act by the Participant, which, under the provisions of applicable law, disqualifies the Participant from acting in any or all capacities in which the Participant is then acting for the Company.
For purposes of this provision, no act or failure to act, on the part of the Participant, shall be considered “willful” unless it is done, or omitted to be done, by the Participant in bad faith or without reasonable belief that the Participant’s action or omission was in the best interests of the Company. Any act, or failure to act, based upon authority given pursuant to a resolution duly adopted by the Board or upon the instructions of the Board or the Chief Executive Officer of the Company or based upon the advice of counsel for the Company shall be conclusively presumed to be done, or omitted to be done, by the Participant in good faith and in the best interests of the Company.
“Change in Control” means the first to occur of the following events:
(1)
Any Person, other than a Person who as of the date the Plan is first approved by the Board is the owner of at least 8% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities of the Company entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”), becomes (A) a “beneficial owner,” as such term is used in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, of at least one-quarter but less than one-half of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, unless such acquisition has been approved within 30 days thereafter by at least a majority of the Incumbent Board (as defined in clause (2) below taking into account the provisos), or (B) a “beneficial owner,” as such term is used in Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act, of at least one-half of the Outstanding Company Voting Securities; provided, however, that, for purposes of this definition, the following acquisition s shall not constitute a Change in Control: (I) any acquisition directly from the Company, other than an acquisition by virtue of the exercise of a conversion privilege unless the security being so converted was itself acquired directly from the Company, (II) any acquisition by the Company, (III) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any of its affiliates, or (IV) any acquisition pursuant to a transaction which complies with clauses (A), (B) and (C) of paragraph 3 of this definition; or
(2)
Individuals who, as of the date hereof, constitute the Board (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, that any individual becoming a director subsequent to when the Plan is first approved by the Board whose election, or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated under the Exchange Act) with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the B oard;
(3)
Consummation of a reorganization, merger, consolidation or a sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (each, a “Business Combination”), in each case unless, following such Business Combination, (A) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities that were the beneficial owners of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the “Outstanding Company Common Stock”) and the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, immediately prior to such Business Combination, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the then-outstanding shares of common stock and more than 50% of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a corporation that, as a result of such transaction, owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and the Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (B) no Person (other than the Company, any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns directly or indirectly, 20% or more of, respectively, the outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the outstanding voting securities of such corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (C) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were mem bers of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement or of the action of the Board providing for such Business Combination, whichever occurs first; or
(4)
The approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.
“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
“Committee” means the Compensation Committee of the Board or such other committee of the Board that the Board shall designate from time to time to administer the Plan or any subcommittee thereof.
“Company” means Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, a Delaware corporation.
“Confidential Information” means any knowledge and information of any type whatsoever of a confidential nature relating to the business of the Company, including, without limitation, all types of trade secrets, vendor and customer lists and information, employee lists and information, information regarding product development, marketing plans, management organization information, operating policies and manuals, sourcing data, performance results, business plans, financial records, and other financial, commercial, business and technical information.
“Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“Fiscal Year” means each fiscal year of the Company, as set forth in the Company’s books and records.
“Participant” means each of the executive officers of the Company designated by the Committee to participate in the Plan from time to time.
“Performance Cycle” means a three-year period commencing on the first day of a Fiscal Year and ending on the last day of the second subsequent Fiscal Year, or such other period (not to be less than 13 months) as may be designated by the Committee from time to time.
“Performance Objective” means any of the following: earnings, earnings before interest and taxes, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, earnings per share, economic value created, market share, net income (before or after taxes), operating income, adjusted net income after capital charge, return on assets, return on capital (based on earnings or cash flow), return on equity, return on investment, revenue, cash flow, operating margin, share price, total stockholder return, total market value, and strategic business criteria, consisting of one or more objectives based on meeting specified market penetration goals, productivity measures, geographic business expansion goals, cost targets, customer satisfaction or employee satisfaction goals, goals relating to merger synergies, management of employment practices and employee benefits, or supervision of litigation or information technology, an d goals relating to acquisitions or divestitures of Subsidiaries, affiliates or joint ventures. The targeted level or levels of performance with respect to such Performance Objectives may be established at such levels and on such terms as the Committee may determine, in its discretion, on a corporate-wide basis or with respect to one or more business units, divisions, subsidiaries, business segments or functions, and in either in absolute terms, as a goal relative to performance in prior periods, or relative to the performance of one or more comparable companies or an index covering multiple companies.
“Person” means person as such term is used in Section 3(a)(9) and 13(d) of the Exchange Act.
“Plan” means the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan, as set forth herein and as may be amended from time to time.
“Retirement” means the termination of a Participant’s employment with the Company and all of its Subsidiaries (i) other than for Cause or by reason of his or her death and (ii) on or after the earlier to occur of (A) the first day of the calendar month in which his or her 65th birthday shall occur and (B) the date on which he or she shall have attained his or her 62nd birthday and completed five years of employment with the Company and/or any of its Subsidiaries.
“Subsidiary” has the meaning ascribed to such term in Section 424(f) of the Code.
(b)
Interpretation.
(i)
The definitions of terms defined herein shall apply equally to both the singular and plural forms of the defined terms.
(ii)
Any pronoun shall include the corresponding masculine, feminine and neuter forms, as the context may require.
(iii)
All references herein to Sections shall be deemed to be references to Sections of the Plan unless the context shall otherwise require.
(iv)
The headings of the Sections are included for convenience of reference only and are not intended to be part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of the Plan.
3.
Effective Date. The Plan originally became effective April 21, 2005. The Plan is hereby amended and restated, effective April 30, 2009, subject to the approval of the Company’s stockholders.
4.
Eligibility. Participation in the Plan with respect to any Performance Cycle shall be available only to such executive officers of the Company as may be designated by the Committee.
5.
Committee. The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall consist of two or more members of the Board each of whom it is intended would be “outside directors” within the meaning of Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code. The Committee shall be appointed annually by the Board. The Board may, at any time, from time to time, remove any members of the Committee, with or without cause, appoint additional directors as members of the Committee and fill vacancies on the Committee, however created. A majority of the members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum. All determinations of the Committee shall be made by a majority vote of its members at a meeting duly called and held.
6.
Administration. Subject to the express provisions of the Plan, the Committee shall have complete authority to administer and interpret the Plan. The Committee shall establish the Performance Objectives for any Performance Cycle in accordance with Section 7 hereof and determine whether such Performance Objectives have been attained prior to the payment of any Award. Any determination made by the Committee under the Plan shall be final and conclusive. Any dispute or disagreement that may arise hereunder or as a result of or in connection with any action taken hereunder shall be resolved by the Committee in its sole discretion. The Committee may employ such legal counsel, consultants and agents (including counsel or agents who are employees of the Company or a Subsidiary) as it may deem desirable for the administration of the Plan and may rely upon any opinion received from any such counsel or consultant or agen t and any computation received from such consultant or agent. The Company shall pay all expenses incurred in the administration of the Plan, including, without limitation, for the engagement of any counsel, consultant or agent. No member or former member of the Board or the Committee shall be liable for any act, omission, interpretation, construction or determination made in connection with the Plan, other than as a result of such individual’s willful misconduct.
7.
Determination of Participation, Performance Criteria and Bonuses.
(a)
Participation and Performance Criteria. The Committee shall determine who the Participants for each Performance Cycle will be and shall select the Performance Objective or Performance Objectives that must be satisfied in order for a Participant to receive an Award for such Performance Cycle, within 90 days of the commencement of such Performance Cycle.
(b)
Performance Targets. The Committee shall establish three or more targets for each Performance Cycle for the Performance Objectives established by the Committee. The targets shall consist of at least a threshold level (below which no Award shall be payable), a plan level and a maximum level (above which no additional Award shall be payable).
(c)
Award Percentages. At the time that the Committee determines the Participants and establishes the Performance Objectives with respect to a Performance Cycle, it shall determine the Award payable to each Participant with respect to such Performance Cycle if the applicable threshold, plan or maximum target level is attained. If a level achieved falls between two of the specified target levels for a Performance Cycle, a Participant shall receive an Award based on a straight line interpolation between the Awards for the two target levels, or such other basis as the Committee shall determine at the time the Performance Objective for the Participant is established. The Award represents the percentage of a Participant’s base salary on the last day of the Performance Cycle that he or she shall be entitled to receive as an Award if specified Performance Objective targets are attained. Subject to the provisions of Secti on 7(g), there shall be no limit to the minimum or maximum Award that may be established for any Performance Cycle. Awards may differ from Participant to Participant in any Performance Cycle and a Participant’s Award may change from year to year, but with respect to each Participant for each Performance Cycle, the Award for attaining the maximum level of the applicable Performance Objective shall exceed the Award for attaining the plan level (or other specified level above the plan level) of the applicable Performance Objective, which, in turn, shall exceed the Award for attaining the threshold level (or other specified level above the threshold level) of the applicable Performance Objective. In determining the Award for each Participant, the Committee may take into account the nature of the services rendered by such Participant, his or her past, present and potential contribution to the Company and its Subsidiaries, his or her seniority with the Company or any of its Subsidiaries and s uch other factors as the Committee, in its discretion, shall deem relevant.
(d)
Termination of Employment During or After Performance Cycle.
(i)
If a Participant’s employment terminates during a Performance Cycle for which he or she was determined to be a Participant by reason of his or her death, his or her estate shall receive the Award that would otherwise have been payable to such Participant for such Performance Cycle if the plan level were achieved, prorated to the portion of such Performance Cycle actually worked by such Participant.
(ii)
If a Participant’s employment terminates during a Performance Cycle for which he or she was determined to be a Participant by reason of his or her disability, such Participant shall receive the Award, if any, which would otherwise been payable to such Participant for such Performance Cycle prorated to the portion of such Performance Cycle actually worked by such Participant.
(iii)
If a Participant’s employment terminates during a Performance Cycle by reason of his or her Retirement or discharge without Cause or for any reason which would constitute grounds for the Participant to voluntarily terminate his or her employment for “good reason” under the terms of the Participant’s employment agreement, if any, with the Company or a Subsidiary, such Participant shall receive the Award, if any, which would otherwise have been payable to such Participant for such Performance Cycle prorated to the portion of such Performance Cycle actually worked by such Participant; provided, however, that in the case of a Participant who retires or is discharged without Cause or terminates employment for “good reason” prior to 12 months following the commencement of a Performance Cycle, no Award shall be payable.
(iv)
If a Participant’s employment is terminated by the Company for Cause during a Performance Cycle for which he or she was determined to be a Participant, no Award shall be payable.
(v)
If a Participant’s employment terminates for any reason on or after the end of a Performance Cycle but prior to the date of payment of an Award, such Participant shall receive the Award, if any, which would otherwise have been payable to such Participant for such Performance Cycle.
(e)
Determination of Awards. Subject to Section 8(a), the Committee shall determine whether any targets were achieved for a Performance Cycle, which Participants shall have earned bonuses as the result thereof, and the Awards, if any, to which such Participants are entitled, no later than 90 days subsequent to the last day of the Performance Cycle with respect to which such Awards were earned. With respect to Awards intended to qualify as performance-based compensation for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code, the Committee must certify in writing prior to the payment of the Award that the applicable Performance Objective targets and any other material terms were in fact satisfied. Written certification for this purpose shall include, without limitation, approved minutes of the Committee meeting in which the certification is made.
(f)
Change in Control. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that there shall be a Change in Control during a Performance Cycle, each Participant for such Performance Cycle shall be entitled to receive an Award equal to the Award payable to such Participant if the plan level for such Performance Cycle had been achieved prorated to the portion of such Performance Cycle actually worked by such Participant through the date of the Change in Control.
(g)
Absolute Maximum Award. Notwithstanding any other provision in the Plan to the contrary, the maximum Award that may be paid to any Participant under the Plan in any Fiscal Year may not exceed $5,000,000.
(h)
Unusual or Nonrecurring Events. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, Performance Objective targets may be adjusted to take into account unusual or nonrecurring events affecting the Company, a Subsidiary or a division or business unit, or the financial statements thereof, or changes in applicable laws, regulations or accounting principles to the extent such unusual or nonrecurring events or changes in applicable laws, regulations or accounting principles otherwise would result in dilution or enlargement of the Award intended to be paid. With respect to any Award intended to qualify as performance-based compensation for purposes of Section 162(m) of the Code, it is intended that such adjustment be made in such manner as will not cause the Award to fail to qualify as performance-based compensation.
8.
Payment.
(a)
Timing. Payment of any Award determined under Section 7 shall be paid:
(i)
in the case of an Award payable in accordance with Section 7(d)(i), within 30 days of the date of the Participant’s death;
(ii)
in the case of an Award payable in accordance with Section 7(f), within 30 days of the Change in Control; or
(iii)
in the case of Awards payable under the Plan other than an Award payable under Section 7(d)(i) or Section 7(f), within 30 days following the Committee’s determination and certification to performance results as set forth in Section 7(e), provided that the date of such payment shall occur no later than the 15th day of the third month following the later of (x) the last day of the Fiscal Year in which the Performance Cycle ends or (y) the last day of the Participant’s taxable year in which the Performance Cycle ends, in either case, in which the right to the Award is no longer subject to forfeiture.
(b)
Forfeiture.
(i)
Except as otherwise set forth in Section 7(d) or in the case of a Change in Control, in order to remain eligible to receive an Award, a Participant must be employed by the Company on the last day of the applicable Performance Cycle.
(ii)
In the event of a restatement of the Company’s financial results to correct a material error or inaccuracy resulting in whole or in part from the fraud or intentional misconduct of a Participant, as determined by the Board or a committee thereof, the Board or the committee:
(x)
will review or cause to be reviewed all Awards paid to the Participant pursuant to the Plan on the basis of having met or exceeded Performance Objective(s) or other measures or goals for Performance Cycles beginning after 2008 to the extent the Awards relate, in whole or in part, to the periods with respect to which the financial statements are restated and, if a lesser Award or Awards would have been paid to the Participant based upon the restated financial results, the Board or the committee may, to the extent permitted by applicable law, recover or cause to be recovered for the benefit of the Company the amount by which the Participant’s Award(s) for the restated period(s) exceeded such lesser Award or Awards, plus a reasonable rate of interest; and
(y)
in addition to the foregoing, to the extent permitted by applicable law, may take or cause to be taken for the benefit of the Company such additional action(s) deemed by the Board or committee to be appropriate including, without limitation, cancellation of the Participant’s outstanding Award opportunities and recovery (in whole or in part) of any additional amounts relating to prior Awards paid to the Participant under the Plan.
(c)
Form of Payment. All Awards payable under the Plan, if any, shall be payable in cash. All amounts hereunder shall be paid solely from the general assets of the Company. The Company shall not maintain any separate fund to provide any benefits hereunder, and each Participant shall be solely an unsecured creditor of the Company with respect thereto.
(d)
Six-Month Delay. Notwithstanding any provision in the Plan to the contrary, in the event any Award payable hereunder constitutes “deferred compensation” (within the meaning of Section 409A (as defined in Section 12(d) herein)), and such Award is payable to a Participant who is a “specified employee” (as determined under the Company’s policy for identifying specified employees) on the date of his or her “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A), the date for payment of such Award shall be the earlier of (i) death or (ii) the later of (x) the date that payment would otherwise be made hereunder or (y) the first business day following the end of the sixth-month period following the date of the Participant’s separation from service.
9.
General Provisions of the Plan.
(a)
Term of the Plan. The Plan originally was effective with respect to Performance Cycles commencing in 2005 through 2009. The Plan as amended and restated as of April 30, 2009, is effective, subject to approval by the Company’s stockholders, with respect to Performance Cycles commencing on or after 2009 and prior to the Annual Meeting of Stockholders that occurs in 2014 and shall terminate upon the payment of all Awards, if any, earned with respect to such Performance Cycles, unless the holders of a majority of the shares of the Company’s Outstanding Voting Securities present in person or by proxy at any special or annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company occurring on or prior to the date of the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders shall approve the continuation of the Plan.
(b)
Amendment and Termination. Notwithstanding Section 9(a), the Board or the Committee may at any time amend, suspend, discontinue or terminate the Plan as it deems advisable; provided, however, that no such amendment shall be effective without approval by the holders of a majority of the shares of the Company’s Outstanding Voting Securities present in person or by proxy at any special or annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders, to the extent such approval is necessary to continue to qualify the amounts payable hereunder to “covered employees” (within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code) as deductible under Section 162(m) of the Code.
(c)
Designation of Beneficiary. Each Participant may designate a beneficiary or beneficiaries (which beneficiary may be an entity other than a natural person) to receive any payments which may be made following the Participant’s death. Such designation may be changed or canceled at any time without the consent of any such beneficiary. Any such designation, change or cancellation must be made in a form approved by the Committee and shall not be effective until received by the Committee. If no beneficiary has been named, or the designated beneficiary or beneficiaries shall have predeceased the Participant, the beneficiary shall be the Participant’s spouse or, if no spouse survives the Participant, the Participant’s estate. If a Participant designates more than one beneficiary, the rights of such beneficiaries shall be payable in equal shares, unless the Participant has designated otherwise.
(d)
Withholding. Any amount payable to a Participant or a beneficiary under the Plan shall be subject to any applicable Federal, state and local income and employment taxes and any other amounts that the Company or a Subsidiary is required at law to deduct and withhold from such payment.
10.
No Right of Continued Employment. Neither the existence nor any term of the Plan shall be construed as conferring upon any Participant any right to continue in the employment of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries, nor shall participation herein for any Performance Cycle confer upon any Participant any right to participate in the Plan with respect to any subsequent Performance Cycle.
11.
No Limitation on Corporate Actions. Nothing contained in the Plan shall be construed to prevent the Company or any Subsidiary from taking any corporate action which is deemed by it to be appropriate or in its best interest, whether or not such action would have an adverse effect on any Awards made under the Plan. No employee, beneficiary or other person shall have any claim against the Company or any Subsidiary as a result of any such action.
12.
Miscellaneous.
(a)
Nonalienation of Benefits. Except as expressly provided herein, no Participant or beneficiary shall have the power or right to transfer, anticipate, or otherwise encumber the Participant’s interest under the Plan. The Company’s obligations under the Plan are not assignable or transferable except to (i) a corporation or other entity which acquires all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or (ii) any corporation or other entity into which the Company may be merged or consolidated. The provisions of the Plan shall inure to the benefit of each Participant and the Participant’s beneficiaries, heirs, executors, administrators or successors in interest.
(b)
Severability. If any provision of the Plan is held unenforceable, the remainder of the Plan shall continue in full force and effect without regard to such unenforceable provision and shall be applied as though the unenforceable provision were not contained in the Plan.
(c)
Governing Law. The Plan shall be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, without giving effect to the conflict of law principles thereof.
(d)
Section 409A. The provisions of the Plan and any payments made herein are intended to comply with, and should be interpreted consistent with, the requirements of Section 409A of the Code and any related regulations or other guidance promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service (“Section 409A”).
EXHIBIT 10.4
PHILLIPS-VAN HEUSEN CORPORATION
2006 STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT
(Employee)
NOTICE OF RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD
Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (the “Company”) grants to the Grantee named below, in accordance with the terms of the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) and this restricted stock unit agreement (this “Agreement”), the number of restricted stock units (the “Restricted Stock Units” or the “Award”) provided as follows:
GRANTEE |
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RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS GRANTED |
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DATE OF GRANT |
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VESTING SCHEDULE | Except as provided in paragraphs 3 and 4 below, the Award will vest in accordance with paragraph 2 below, subject to the Grantee’s satisfaction of the service and performance conditions specified therein. |
AGREEMENT
1.
Grant of Award. The Company hereby grants to the Grantee the Restricted Stock Units, subject to the terms, definitions and provisions of the Plan and this Agreement. All terms, provisions, and conditions applicable to the Restricted Stock Units set forth in the Plan and not set forth herein are incorporated by reference. To the extent any provision hereof is inconsistent with a provision of the Plan the provisions of the Plan will govern. All capitalized terms that are used in this Agreement and not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in the Plan.
2.
Vesting and Settlement of Award; Service and Performance Conditions.
a.
Vesting and Settlement of Award. Vesting and settlement of this Award is conditioned upon the satisfaction of the service conditions in subsection (i) below and the performance condition for any of the Performance Periods, each as set forth in Exhibit A, as provided in subsection (ii) below.
i.
Service Vesting Condition. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection (i), this Award shall become vested pursuant to the following vesting schedule (the “Vesting Schedule”), provided the Grantee remains in Continuous Service from the date of grant through the applicable vesting date and provided further that any one of the applicable performance conditions set forth in subsection (ii) has been satisfied as of such vesting date:
Vesting Date | Percentage of Award that Vests |
[Second anniversary of the date of grant] | [ ]% |
[Third anniversary of the date of grant] | [ ]% |
[Fourth anniversary of the date of grant] | [ ]% |
[Fifth anniversary of the date of grant] | [ ]% |
[Sixth anniversary of the date of grant] | [ ]% |
If a performance condition set forth in subsection (ii) of this Paragraph 2(a) has not been satisfied as of a vesting date set forth in the Vesting Schedule, the portion of the Award that otherwise would vest upon such vesting date (the “Deferred Portion”) shall not vest; provided, however, that if any performance condition for a subsequent Performance Period is thereafter satisfied, the Deferred Portion shall vest on the last day of the Performance Period as for which such performance condition is satisfied, so long as the Grantee was an employee of the Company on the last business day of such Performance Period. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, if no performance condition has been satisfied as of the sixth anniversary of the date of grant but the performance condition for the final Performance Period is satisfied, the Award shall vest in full on the last day of the final Performance Period, so lon g as the Grantee was an employee of the Company on the last business day of such Performance Period. If no performance condition set forth in subsection (ii) of this Paragraph 2(a) is satisfied after completion of all Performance Periods set forth in Exhibit A or, if earlier, as of the date of the Grantee’s termination of employment, the Award shall be forfeited in its entirety and the Grantee’s rights with respect thereto shall cease. If the Grantee’s employment terminates (whether or not the performance condition has been satisfied) prior to the applicable vesting date, any then unvested portion of the Award shall be forfeited and the Grantee’s rights with respect thereto shall cease.
ii.
Performance Vesting Conditions. In addition to the satisfaction of the service vesting conditions set forth in subsection (i) of this Paragraph 2(a), the vesting and settlement of this Award is conditioned upon the satisfaction of any one of the performance conditions set forth in Exhibit A, subject to certification of achievement of such performance condition by the Committee. For the avoidance of doubt, only one performance condition needs to be satisfied, and once any one performance condition is satisfied, the Award shall vest in full, subject to any service vesting conditions set forth in subsection (i) of this Paragraph 2(a). Once any performance condition is met for a Performance Period, the Committee need not, and shall not, determine whether any performance condition for a subsequent Performance Period has been satisfied. Each of the performance conditions shall be subject to such adjustments and exclusi ons established by the Committee not later than 90 days following the beginning of the applicable Performance Period (and in no event after 25% of the Performance Period has elapsed).
b.
Settlement of Award. Except as otherwise provided in subsection (i) of Paragraph 2(a), the vested portion of this Award shall be settled as soon as practicable following the applicable vesting date, but in no event later than the 15th day of the third month following the end of the Company’s tax year in or with respect to which the award vests. Notwithstanding anything in the foregoing to the contrary, the Award may vest and be settled upon death as provided in Paragraph 3 or upon a Change in Control as provided in Paragraph 4.
The Company may require the Grantee to furnish or execute such documents as the Company shall reasonably deem necessary (i) to evidence such settlement and (ii) to comply with or satisfy the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Exchange Act, Section 409A of the Code or any Applicable Laws.
c.
Method of Settlement. The Company shall deliver to the Grantee one Share for each vested Restricted Stock Unit, less any Shares withheld in accordance with Paragraph 2(e) of this Agreement. Share certificates shall be issued in the name of the Grantee (or of the person or persons to whom such Restricted Stock Units were transferred in accordance with Paragraph 5 of this Agreement).
d.
Dividend Equivalents. If a cash Dividend is declared on the Shares, the Grantee shall be credited with a Dividend Equivalent in an amount of cash equal to the number of Restricted Stock Units held by the Grantee as of the dividend record date, multiplied by the amount of the cash dividend paid per Share. Such Dividend Equivalent shall be paid if and when the underlying Restricted Stock Units are settled. If a Share Dividend is declared on the Shares, the Grantee shall be credited with a Dividend Equivalent in an amount of Shares equal to the number of Restricted Stock Units held by the Grantee as of the dividend record date, multiplied by the amount of the Share dividend distributed per Share. Such Dividend Equivalent shall be settled if and when the underlying Restricted Stock Units are settled, rounded down to the nearest whole share. Dividend Equivalents shall not accrue int erest prior to the date of payment or settlement, as applicable.
e.
Taxes. Pursuant to Section 14 of the Plan, the Company shall have the power and the right to deduct or withhold, or require the Grantee to remit to the Company, an amount sufficient to satisfy any applicable tax withholding requirements applicable to this Award. The Company may condition the delivery of Shares upon the Grantee’s satisfaction of such withholding obligations. To the extent permitted by the Committee, the Grantee may elect to satisfy all or part of such withholding requirement by tendering previously-owned Shares or by having the Company withhold Shares having a Fair Market Value equal to the minimum statutory tax withholding rate that could be imposed on the transaction (or such other rate that will not result in a negative accounting impact). Such election shall be irrevocable, made in writing, signed by the Grantee, and shall be subject to any restrictions or limitations that the Committee, in its sole discretion, deems a ppropriate.
3.
Termination of Employment. In the event the Grantee’s employment with the Company and its Subsidiaries is terminated prior to the vesting date(s) set forth in the Vesting Schedule due to the Grantee’s death, the Award shall become 100% vested on the date of such death and shall be settled on the 31st day following the date of the Grantee’s death, or as soon as practicable after such 31st day, but in no event later than December 31st of the calendar year in which such 31st day occurs.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (i) of Paragraph 2(a), when the Grantee’s employment with the Company and its Subsidiaries terminates (except when due to death), this Award shall be forfeited immediately with respect to the number of Restricted Stock Units for which the Award is not yet vested. If the Grantee dies after termination of employment, but before the settlement of the Award, all or part of this Award may be settled by payment to the personal representative of the Grantee or by any person who has acquired this Award directly from the Grantee but only to the extent that the Award was vested upon termination of the Grantee’s employment.
4.
Settlement on Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, upon a Change in Control, the Award shall become 100% vested and non-forfeitable and shall be settled within 30 days following such Change in Control.
5.
Transferability of Award. The Award may not be transferred, pledged, assigned, or otherwise disposed of, except (i) by will or the laws of descent and distribution or (ii) for no consideration, subject to such rules and conditions as may be established by the Committee, to a member or members of the Grantee’s Immediate Family. For purposes of this Award Agreement, the Grantee’s “Immediate Family” means the Grantee’s children, stepchildren, grandchildren, parents, stepparents, grandparents, spouse, former spouse, siblings, nieces, nephews, mother-in-law, father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law, including adoptive relationships or any person sharing the Grantee’s household (other than a tenant or employee).
6.
Miscellaneous Provisions.
a.
Rights as a Stockholder. Neither the Grantee nor the Grantee’s representative shall have any rights as a stockholder with respect to any Shares subject to this Award, except as provided in Paragraph 2(d), until the Award has vested and Share certificates, if any, have been issued to the Grantee, transferee or representative, as the case may be.
b.
Regulatory Compliance and Listing. The issuance or delivery of any certificates representing Shares issuable pursuant to this Agreement may be postponed by the Committee for such period as may be required to comply with any applicable requirements under the federal or state securities laws, any applicable listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange, and any applicable requirements under any other Applicable Law, and the Company shall not be obligated to deliver any such Shares to the Grantee if either delivery thereof would constitute a violation of any provision of any law or of any regulation of any governmental authority or the New York Stock Exchange, or the Grantee shall not yet have complied fully with the provisions of Paragraph 2(e) hereof. The Company shall not be liable to the Grantee for any damages relating to any delays in issuing the certificates to the Grantee, any loss of the certificates, or any mistakes or errors in the issuance of the certificates or the certificates themselves.
c.
Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New York, excluding any conflicts or choice of law rule or principle that might otherwise refer construction or interpretation of this Agreement to the substantive law of another jurisdiction.
d.
Modification or Amendment. This Agreement may only be modified or amended by written agreement executed by the parties hereto; provided, however, that the adjustments permitted pursuant to Section 16 and Section 18(b) of the Plan may be made without such written agreement.
e.
Severability. In the event any provision of this Agreement shall be held illegal or invalid for any reason, the illegality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provision had not been included.
f.
References to Plan. All references to the Plan shall be deemed references to the Plan as may be amended.
g.
Headings. The captions used in this Agreement are inserted for convenience and shall not be deemed a part of this Award for construction or interpretation.
h.
Interpretation. Any dispute regarding the interpretation of this Agreement shall be submitted by the Grantee or by the Company forthwith to the Board or the Committee, which shall review such dispute at its next regular meeting. The resolution of such dispute by the Board or the Committee shall be final and binding on all persons.
i.
Section 409A of the Code. The provisions of this Agreement and any payments made herein are intended to comply with, and should be interpreted consistent with, the requirements of Section 409A of the Code, and any related regulations or other effective guidance promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the Internal Revenue Service. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event any settlement of the Award hereunder constitutes “deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, and the Grantee is a “specified employee” (as determined under the Company’s policy for identifying specified employees) on the date of his or her “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code), the date for settlement shall be the earlier of (i) death or (ii) the later of (x) the date that settlement would otherwise be made hereunder or (y) the first business day following the end of the sixth-month period following the date of the Grantee’s separation from service.
j.
Signature in Counterparts. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures thereto and hereto were upon the same instrument.
PHILLIPS-VAN HEUSEN CORPORATION
By: ______________________________
Name:
Title:
The Grantee represents that s/he is familiar with the terms and provisions thereof, and hereby accepts this Agreement subject to all of the terms and provisions thereof. The Grantee has reviewed the Plan and this Agreement in their entirety, has had an opportunity to obtain the advice of counsel prior to executing this Agreement and fully understands all provisions of this Agreement. The Grantee hereby agrees to accept as binding, conclusive and final all decisions or interpretations of the Committee upon any questions arising under the Plan or this Agreement.
Dated:______________________________ Signed:___________________________________
Grantee
EXHIBIT A