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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:
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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
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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
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