Performance-based contracting means the structuring of all
Performance-Based Compensation means compensation qualifying as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code.
Performance-Based Cash Award means a right granted to a Participant under Article 9 to a cash award to be paid upon achievement of such performance goals as the Committee establishes with regard to such Award.
Performance-Based Exception means the performance-based exception from the tax deductibility limitations of Code Section 162(m).
Performance-Based Awards means the Performance Share Awards and Restricted Stock Awards granted to selected Covered Employees pursuant to Articles 9 and 10, but which are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in Article 11. All Performance-Based Awards are intended to qualify as "performance-based compensation" under Section 162(m) of the Code.