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BOOHOO GROUP PLC DIRECTORS' REMUNERATION REPORT CONTINUED ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 2021 // GOVERNANCE In summary, the contractual provisions are as follows: Provision Notice period Termination payment Change of control Detailed terms Maximum of 12 months from both the company and the executive director Payment in lieu of notice of base salary only, normally subject to mitigation and paid monthly', subject to the discretion of the Committee In addition, any statutory entitlements would be paid as necessary There are no enhanced provisions on a change of control 1. The Committee may elect to make a lump sum termination payment (up to a maximum of 12 months' base salary) as part of an executive director's termination arrangements where it considers it appropriate to do so. Annual bonus on termination There is no contractual entitlement to annual bonus on termination. At the discretion of the Committee, in certain circumstances a pro rata bonus may become payable at the normal payment date for the period of active service only. LTIP, Growth Share Plan and MIP on termination Any share-based entitlements granted under the company's share plans will be determined on the basis of the plan rules. In determining whether an executive director should be treated as a good leaver under the plan rules, the Committee will take into account the performance of the individual and the reasons for his/her departure and, in the event of this determination being made, will set out its rationale in the following annual report on remuneration. APPROACH TO RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTIONS The remuneration package for a new executive director would generally be set in accordance with the terms of the company's remuneration policy in force at the time of appointment and would be subject to the individual limits set out in the policy table above. In addition, with specific regard to the recruitment of new executive directors (whether by external recruitment or internal promotion), the remuneration policy will allow for the following: . . . . . Where new joiners or recent promotions have been given a starting salary at a discount to the mid-market level, a series of increases above those granted to the wider workforce (in percentage of salary terms) may be awarded over the following few years, subject to satisfactory individual performance and development in the role. The Committee may offer additional cash and/or share-based elements when it considers these to be in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. Any such additional payments would aim to reflect the terms and value of remuneration relinquished when leaving the former employer. The annual bonus would operate in accordance with the terms of the policy, subject to the overriding discretion of the Committee. Depending on the timing and responsibilities of the appointment, it may be necessary to set different performance measures and targets in the first year. For an internal executive appointment, any variable pay element awarded in respect of the former role would be allowed to pay out according to its terms, adjusted as relevant to take into account the appointment. In addition, any other ongoing remuneration obligations existing prior to appointment would continue. For external and internal appointments, the Committee may agree that the company will meet certain relocation expenses as appropriate. For the appointment of a new chairman or non-executive director, the fee arrangement would generally be set in accordance with the fee policy in force at that time. EXTERNAL NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITIONS The company allows executive directors to hold external directorships subject to agreement by the Chairman on a case-by-case basis and, at the discretion of the Committee, to retain the fees received from those roles. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' LETTERS OF APPOINTMENT The non-executive directors do not have service contracts with the company, but instead have letters of appointment. The letters of appointment are usually renewed every three years. Termination of the appointment may be earlier at the discretion of either party on one month's written notice for non-executive directors. None of the non-executive directors is entitled to any compensation if their appointment is terminated. Appointments will be subject to re-election at the annual general meeting by rotation. NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' FEES The non-executive directors' fees policy is described below: Element Fees Purpose and link to strategy . To recruit and retain high calibre non-executives Operation Fees are determined by the board, with non-executive directors abstaining from any discussion or decision in relation to their fees • Non-executive directors are paid an annual fee for all board duties, which will include an annual award of shares (with the value of shares normally determined at the market price in February of each year) In relation to the cash element, fees are normally paid monthly . In relation to the share element there will be certain restrictions which prevent the director selling these shares during the period of their appointment . ⚫ Non-executive directors will not receive awards under any of the company's incentive arrangements or receive any pension provision The fee levels are reviewed on a periodic basis, with reference to the time commitment of the role and market levels in companies of comparable size and complexity . In exceptional circumstances, if there is a temporary yet material increase in the time commitment for non-executive directors, the board may pay extra fees to recognise the additional workload . Non-executive directors shall be entitled to have reimbursed all expenses that they reasonably incur in the performance of their duties, including taxes payable thereon Maximum opportunity There is no cap on fees Fees be increased to ensure they may continue to appropriately recognise the time commitment of the role, increases to fee levels for non-executive directors in general and fee levels in companies of a similar size and complexity 74 | K 75
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