The Cook Illinois Long Term Incentive Plan (TIP) is a compensation program specifically designed for employees of Life Re Corporation, providing them with long-term incentives to drive performance and enhance shareholder value. This plan aims to motivate and reward key individuals within the organization for their contributions towards achieving the company's strategic goals. The Cook Illinois TIP offers various incentive options tailored to different levels of responsibility and performance metrics. These options may include stock options, stock appreciation rights (SARS), restricted stock units (RSS), performance shares, or a combination of these. 1. Stock Options: Under this TIP, eligible employees are given the right to purchase a specified number of company shares at a predetermined price (exercise price) within a predetermined timeframe. These options incentivize employees to work towards improving the company's performance, as the value of the stock increases, employees can exercise and sell the shares for a profit. 2. Stock Appreciation Rights (SARS): SARS grant employees the right to receive the appreciation in the company's stock value over a specific period. When the SARS are exercised, employees receive a cash payout equal to the difference between the market value at exercise and the base price. 3. Restricted Stock Units (RSS): RSS are awards given to employees in the form of company stock, subject to certain vesting conditions. Once the RSS vest, employees become actual shareholders and can sell or hold the shares. RSS are often used as retention tools since they tie the ultimate payout to the employee's continued service with the company. 4. Performance Shares: Performance shares are granted based on set performance goals and metrics. Once the performance threshold is met, employees receive a predetermined number of shares or cash equivalent. This type of TIP aligns the interests of the employees with those of the company by directly linking rewards to the achievement of specific targets. The Cook Illinois TIP serves as a comprehensive and flexible compensation tool, combining various long-term incentives to attract, motivate, and retain talented individuals within Life Re Corporation. By rewarding employees according to their job level and performance, the plan aims to foster a culture of excellence, drive company growth, and enhance shareholder value.