What is the purpose of the Fiscal Year 2007 Executive Bonus Plan?

The Fiscal Year 2007 Executive Bonus Plan is designed to incentivize senior executives by providing them with cash bonuses. These bonuses are contingent upon the achievement of specific performance criteria established by Oracle's Compensation Committee, aiming to align executive rewards with the company's overall performance.

How are non-employee directors' stock option grants affected by the approved amendments?

The amendments significantly increase the annual stock option grants for non-employee directors across various roles, including general Board service, and service as Chair or Vice Chair of key committees like Finance and Audit, Compensation, and Nomination and Governance. For instance, Board members will now receive 45,000 shares instead of 30,000.

What flexibility do the amendments provide regarding director stock options?

The approved amendments allow for pro rata stock option grants to committee chairs and vice chairs who have served for less than a full year. Additionally, the Board or Compensation Committee has the discretion to modify future option grant policies, including the terms and conditions of awards, as long as the total number of shares available under the plan is not increased.

Does the approval of these plans impact Oracle's total share count?

The amendments to the Directors' Stock Plan explicitly state that the total number of shares that may be granted under the plan will not be increased. The Executive Bonus Plan is focused on cash payouts, not stock issuance, so neither of these specific approvals directly increases the company's total outstanding shares.

ORCL/ORCL-PD 8-K: Material Agreements

Summary

Oracle Corporation (ORCL) filed an 8-K report on October 11, 2006, detailing key decisions made at their Annual Stockholders Meeting on October 9, 2006. The most significant information for investors pertains to executive and director compensation. Stockholders approved the Fiscal Year 2007 Executive Bonus Plan, which allows for cash bonuses to senior officers based on performance criteria set by the Compensation Committee. This plan is designed to incentivize leadership and align executive interests with company performance. Additionally, amendments to the Amended and Restated 1993 Directors’ Stock Plan were approved. These amendments primarily increase the number of stock options granted annually to non-employee directors for their service on the Board and various committees. Specific increases were outlined for Board members, Finance and Audit Committee Chairs/Vice Chairs, Compensation Committee Chairs, and Nomination and Governance Committee Chairs. The plan also now allows for pro rata option grants for committee chairs serving less than a full year and grants the Board or Compensation Committee the flexibility to adjust option grant policies in the future, provided the total share pool is not increased.

Key Highlights

1Stockholders approved Oracle's Fiscal Year 2007 Executive Bonus Plan.
2The Executive Bonus Plan allows for cash bonuses to eligible senior officers based on performance criteria.
3Amendments to the Amended and Restated 1993 Directors’ Stock Plan were approved.
4Annual stock option grants for non-employee directors have been increased.
5Specific increases in stock options were approved for various Board and Committee roles.
6The plan now permits pro rata option grants for directors serving part of a year on committees.
7The Board or Compensation Committee retains flexibility to adjust future director option grant policies within limits.

ORACLE CORP 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Oct 12, 2006)

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