Summary of managing director's executive service agreement

As advised on 15 December 2010, Mr Rob Sindel will be appointed as CEO and Managing Director of CSR Limited with effect from 1 January 2011.

A summary of Mr Sindel’s Executive Service Agreement terms is attached. Summary of the main elements and terms of the Executive Service Agreement

  1. Appointment
    Mr Sindel is appointed to the position of Managing Director, commencing 1 January 2011 (or such other date as agreed).
  2. Term
    The agreement is for an indefinite duration terminable as outlined below.
  3. Duties
    The duties of Mr Sindel are those expected of a Managing Director. He is required to report directly to the Board and perform the duties assigned to him by the Board. Mr Sindel must also comply with CSR Limited’s policies and procedures (as amended from time to time).
  4. Remuneration
    There are three (3) components of Mr Sindel’s remuneration. They are:
    1. Fixed Annual Remuneration
      Mr Sindel’s initial Fixed Annual Remuneration will be $1,050,000 per annum. The Fixed Annual Remuneration is inclusive of superannuation and will be reviewed annually, commencing 1 April 2012.

    2. Short term incentive
      Mr Sindel is entitled to a discretionary short term cash incentive payment as determined by the Board. There will be an opportunity for Mr Sindel to earn up to a maximum of 100% of his Fixed Annual Remuneration in each year for exceptional performance.
    3. Long term incentive
      Mr Sindel will be entitled to participate in CSR Limited’s Performance Rights Plan. The potential value of any long term incentive award of rights which Mr Sindel may receive in any one year is not less than 100% of Fixed Annual Remuneration. Payment of long term incentives is subject to performance and vesting criteria set by the Board, annual Board approval, any required approval by the Company’s shareholders and any necessary regulatory consent.
  5. Termination
    Mr Sindel may resign at any time by giving 6 months’ notice. CSR Limited may terminate Mr Sindel’s employment by giving 12 months’ notice. If Mr Sindel resigns from his employment, he will remain entitled to a short term incentive, however he will forfeit a pro-rata amount of it based on the period he did not work during the performance period and he will forfeit any unvested shares or other benefits unless the Board determines otherwise. If CSR Limited terminates Mr Sindel’s employment, he will remain entitled to a short term incentive, however he will forfeit a pro-rata amount of it based on the period he did not work during the performance period and his long term incentive will be dealt with in accordance with the Performance Rights Plan rules and applicable Board policy. There are provisions for immediate termination for cause and termination as a result of death.
  6. Post employment restraints
    If Mr Sindel resigns or his employment is terminated for cause, he is restrained for up to 12 months after termination from competing with CSR Limited and soliciting customers, employees, directors and managers of CSR Limited.
  7. Other provisions
    The agreement contains other general provisions including provisions regarding confidential information, intellectual property and moral rights.