Neiman Marcus 2009 Annual Report Download - page 81

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DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
None of our directors receive compensation for their service as a member of our Board. They are reimbursed for any
expenses incurred as a result of their service. As an employee director, Mr. Tansky receives no compensation for his service as a
board member. We offer to each of our directors a discount at our stores at the same rate that is available to our employees.
In connection with the Acquisition, affiliates of the Sponsors receive an annual management fee equal to the lesser of
(i) 0.25% of consolidated annual revenue, and (ii) $10 million for consulting and management advisory services they provide to us.
See discussion on "Management Services Agreement" on page 82 of this section.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth information regarding equity compensation plans approved by shareholders and equity
compensation plans not approved by shareholders as of July 31, 2010.
Plan Category
Number of
securities to be
issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants and
rights
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding
options, warrants,
and rights
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))
(a) (b) (c)
Equity compensation plans
approved by security holders 70,796(1) $ 1,147 17,196
Equity compensation plans not
approved by security holders — — —
Total 70,796 $ 1,147 17,196
(1) This number represents options issuable under the Management Incentive Plan that was approved by a majority of the shares
of common stock of Neiman Marcus, Inc. on November 29, 2005. The Plan became effective on November 29, 2005 and will
expire on November 29, 2015.
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