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): January 13, 2011
VIRGIN MEDIA INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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File No. 000-50886 |
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59-3778247 |
(State of Incorporation) |
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(IRS Employer Identification |
909 Third Avenue, Suite 2863, New York, New York 10022
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants Telephone Number, including Area Code: (212) 906-8440
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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.
2011 Bonus Plan
The Company has implemented annual incentive bonus programs for its employees intended to reward them only if the Company achieves specific quantitative and qualitative goals, aligned with driving significant operational performance to increase stockholder value. On January 13, 2011, the Committee approved the Companys 2011 annual bonus scheme (the 2011 Bonus Plan) covering almost half of the Companys employees, including the Companys named executive officers. The 2011 Bonus Plan offers employees an opportunity to receive a bonus equal to a percentage of their base salary. The percentages range from 5 - 100% of base salary (depending on employee level) for on-target performance of a number of performance targets, with a potential maximum payment of double the on-target percentage payable. Employees also have the opportunity to earn up to 1.5 times the calculated bonus amount depending on the employees performance during the year.
In order for any bonuses to be payable, the Company is required to achieve a qualifying financial performance target. If the qualifying target is not achieved, no bonus payments will be made under the 2011 Bonus Plan. If the qualifying target is achieved, bonuses would be payable according to achievement against the Company performance targets, together with a personal performance multiplier based on achievement of individual targets over the course of the year. The performance metrics for the named executive officers measure: (i) operating cash flow; (ii) customer satisfaction; (iii) customer net additions and (iv) gross margin. Subject to the achievement of the performance conditions, bonuses will be paid on or around March 31, 2012. Ten per cent. of any bonus payable to certain senior executives in March 2012 will be deferred for twelve months and paid in the form of restricted stock units. The grant date of these restricted stock units will be the date on which the bonus is to be paid and will vest on the date of the first year anniversary. Payments made under the 2011 Bonus Plan will be approved by the Committee.
Employees who are not in the 2011 Bonus Plan are subject to local schemes which reflect the specific business requirements in that area. For instance, employees in sales related roles are generally in commission schemes which are designed based upon the sales mix for that area of the business and reviewed regularly to ensure they are targeted appropriately. Other employees who are not in the 2011 Bonus Plan are in bonus schemes based upon targets which are tied into local business objectives.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 21, 2011
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/s/Scott Dresser |
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Scott Dresser |
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Secretary |