Employment Agreement - Manugistics Group Inc. and Terry Austin
[LOGO OF MANUGISTICS(R) APPEARS HERE]
June 3, 1999
Mr. Terry Austin
2180 Bay Hill Court
Half Moon Bay, California 94019
Dear Terry,
On behalf of Manugistics, Inc., as well as its parent company, Manugistics
Group, Inc., and the Board of Directors of both, we are very pleased to confirm
our verbal offer for the position of Executive Vice President as of June 16,
1999 reporting to the President and CEO and serving as a member of the executive
committee.
Cash Compensation. As Executive Vice President, your annual base salary is
$200,000 payable semi-monthly. In addition, you are eligible to receive an
annual incentive bonus of up to 100% of your annual base salary payable
quarterly. The incentive bonus is payable as follows: 50% based on the financial
performance of the Company which will be defined by the Executive Committee and
approved by the Board and 50% based upon management objectives. The management
objectives based bonuses will be payable under the plan submitted by you within
the first ninety (90) days of your employment and approved by the President and
CEO. During the first twelve (12) months of your employment with the Company,
you will earn a minimum of fifty percent (50%) of the bonuses, payable to you on
a quarterly basis. In addition, a one-time signing bonus of $25,000 will be paid
to you in the first pay period after your start date.
Sales Incentive. In addition to the foregoing, Manugistics will pay you an
additional quarterly bonus (annualized at $200,000 per year) based on
significant participation in revenue generation as follows:
Quarter 2 $2.5 million in revenue to Manugistics = a bonus of $50,000
Quarter 3 $2.5 million in revenue to Manugistics = a bonus of $50,000
Quarter 4 $2.5 million in revenue to Manugistics = a bonus of $50,000
[LETTERHEAD APPEARS HERE]
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Mr. Terry Austin
June 3, 1999
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Your base cash compensation, variable cash compensation and sales incentives
will be reviewed and adjusted at the end of FY00 and on an annual basis
thereafter based on your job performance and Manugistics' performance.
Stock Options. We are also pleased to offer you a Stock Option package as
follows:
An option, granted as of your date of hire, to purchase 240,000 shares of
Manugistics Group, Inc. common stock ("Manugistics Stock") in accordance with
the Manugistics 1998 Stock Option Plan. The vesting period for the stock options
under this first option shall commence on the date of grant and vest over a four
(4) year period, in equal monthly increments.
Additional Stock Award. In addition, you will receive an option to purchase
additional shares of Manugistics Stock as follows:
. If the revenue for FY00 increases by 15% over FY99, you have the option to
purchase a minimum of 30,000 shares of Manugistics Stock at a price equal
to the average of the high and low prices of Manugistics Stock on the last
day of the fiscal year.
. If the revenue for FY01 increases by 25% over FY00, you have the option to
purchase a minimum of 30,000 shares of Manugistics Stock at a price equal
to the average of the high and low prices of Manugistics Stock on the last
day of the fiscal year.
Benefits. Effective on your first day of employment and as a key executive in
the Company, you shall receive the comprehensive Manugistics benefits program in
accordance with the Company's written plans and which includes:
. Stock Options -- as set forth above
. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
. 401 (k) Retirement Plan
. Comprehensive Medical Care
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Mr. Terry Austin
June 3, 1999
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. Dental Care
. Employee Vision Care
. Life Insurance
. Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
. Long-Term Disability
Termination. If the Company terminates your employment for reasons other than
cause, you will receive your base salary, corresponding management objectives
bonus, and benefits in accordance with the Company's payroll practices for the
equivalent of a six (6) month period commencing on your termination date
("severance period"). Your base salary and corresponding management objectives
bonus will be paid in one lump sum immediately. The foregoing benefits payments
will cease if you secure alternative employment during the severance period. In
addition, if the Company terminates your employment for reasons other than
cause, the Company will continue the monthly vesting of the options granted to
you pursuant to this letter for a period of six (6) months following your
termination date.
Change of Job Status. If the company changes your job status such that you no
longer report directly to the President, are no longer a member of the Executive
staff, or in any way changes your responsibilities such that they no longer
consist of those reasonably associated with the position of Executive Vice
President, you will have the option of terminating your employment and receiving
the same severance benefits as those set out in the termination section above.
Change of Control. In the event that the Company has a change of control, which
is defined as fifty one percent (51%) of the Company's voting stock having a
change in ownership: (a) if your responsibilities are not affected, fifty
percent (50%) of your outstanding options set out above shall immediately vest;
(b) if your responsibilities are significantly diminished or you are
constructively terminated, i.e., your responsibilities no longer consist of
those reasonably associated with the position of Executive Vice President one
hundred percent (100%) of the outstanding options set out above shall
immediately vest.
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Mr. Terry Austin
June 3, 1999
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Final Determination by Board. All compensation and benefits included as part of
this offer will conform to the Company's standard policies, practices and plans.
In the event of any question with regard to the compensation and benefits
described in this letter, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors
will make the final determination with regard to any interpretation relating to
the elements of your compensation package.
In keeping with Manugistics policy, all offers are contingent upon execution of
Manugistics, Inc.'s Conditions of Employment.
Arbitration. In the event of a dispute concerning the terms and conditions of
employment, the parties agree to binding arbitration by and under the rules of
the American Arbitration Association, and each party shall pay its own fees and
expenses.
Please signify your acceptance of this offer by signing and dating this letter.
We look forward to your joining Manugistics as Executive Vice President and we
are confident that the association will be mutually rewarding.
Sincerely,
/s/ Gregory J. Owens
Gregory J. Owens
Accepted by Terry Austin
/s/ Terry A. Austin 6/7/99
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